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SUMMARY:Women Empowering Women: Dr. Candi Constantine-Castillo
DESCRIPTION:CEO of Harlingen Medical Center\, Dr. Candi Constantine-Castillo\, shares her journey during the Harlingen Chamber of Commerce’s Women Empowering Women luncheon on Feb. 1. \nLunch will be provided\, RSVP before Jan. 31st at 5 p.m. Registration is $15 for chamber members\, $20 for non-members. \nRSVP by calling the chamber.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/women-empowering-women-dr-candi-constantine-castillo/
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SUMMARY:The Importance of a Business Plan - Let’s Talk Business Series 2024
DESCRIPTION:“The Importance of a Business Plan\,” presented by UTRGV Small Business Development Center on Feb. 9\, provides information on the power of business planning and why it’s important to prepare a business plan. \nA good business plan guides you through each stage of starting and managing your business. You’ll use your business plan as a roadmap for how to structure\, run and grow your new business. It’s a way to think through the key elements of your business. \nBusiness plans can help you get funding or bring on new business partners. Investors want to feel confident they’ll see a return on their investment. \nA sound business plan will:\n\nDefine and focus on your business objective\nBe an essential part of the loan application process\nBe used to obtain advice from experts\nUncover omissions and/or weaknesses in the business idea & planning process\nThe key components of a business plan\n\nRegister online. \nAbout the Series – Organized by the SBA Lower Rio Grande Valley District Office\nIntroducing the “Let’s Talk Business Series”\, a 12-part program connecting entrepreneurs with federal\, state\, and local small business resources.  Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur or want to grow your business\, this series presents essential business topics\, provides a forum for networking\, and promotes success in today’s dynamic business environment.  Participants may attend one\, two\, six\, or all sessions.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/the-importance-of-a-business-plan-lets-talk-business-series-2024/
LOCATION:SBA Lower Rio Grande Valley District Office \, 2422 E. Tyler Ave.\, Suite E\, Harlingen\, TX\, 78550\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Veronica Z. Ortega%2C SBA":MAILTO:veronica.ortega@sba.gov
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SUMMARY:Boots to Business Reboot Training
DESCRIPTION:Veterans bring unique skills\, adaptability and problem-solving abilities to the business world\, polished during military service. However\, veterans face entrepreneurial start-up and growth challenges like all small business owners. To minimize those hurdles\, the SBA offers support via our Boots to Business Reboot program (B2B Reboot). \nB2B Reboot on Feb. 15 is an entrepreneurial education and training program offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The course provides an overview of entrepreneurship and applicable business ownership fundamentals. \nWhat participants will learn:\n\nIntroduction to Business Ownership\nThe Basics of Opportunity Recognition\nUnderstanding Markets & Competitive Space\nThe Economics of Small Business Start-Up\nLegal Considerations for Veteran-Owned Small Business\nIntroduction to Business Planning\nAccess to Capital and Financing\nSupport Resources\n\nVeterans of all eras\, Active-Duty Service members (including National Guard and Reserve) and spouses are eligible to participate. \nSeating is limited so follow the following steps: \nRegister online. \nContact UTRGV VBOC at 956-665-8931 or vboc@utrgv.edu to confirm class registration.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/boots-to-business-reboot-training-2/
LOCATION:SBA Lower Rio Grande Valley District Office \, 2422 E. Tyler Ave.\, Suite E\, Harlingen\, TX\, 78550\, United States
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