The 6th Annual State of Entrepreneurship in Fort Worth

Virtual

The State of Entrepreneurship is a flagship GEW event for GEW NTX. Hosted by HSC Next, the State of Entrepreneurship in Fort Worth addresses city decision-makers, influential thought leaders, founders, and entrepreneurs in the community. The 2023 State of Entrepreneurship's keynote speaker is Maëlle Gavet, CEO of Techstars. Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Lunch […]

Boost Your Small Business with Help from Google AI

Virtual

Join the UTA Veterans Business Outreach Center for their monthly Third Thursday Think Tank with guest speaker, Maria Elena Duron, Professional Grow with Google Trainer. In this no-cost webinar, we will be discussing ways that business owners can use AI to work more efficiently. Come network with other veterans who are making the leap from […]

DFW Small Business Tech Day

Virtual

Join us on Thursday, November 16th to hear brilliant celebrities, top industry leaders, and tech experts discuss how to maximize productivity & profits in our ever-evolving tech-driven world. TriQuest is partnering with the Fort Worth Economic Development to bring you this cutting-edge event. Celebrity Speaker Lineup: Robert Herjavec: “A Shark’s-Eye View Of The Future Of […]

Accelerating U Information Session

Virtual

SPRING 2024 IMPACT GROWTH ACCELERATOR CALLING ALL CPG COMPANIES wanting to grow your business! Join us for a thoughtful information session exploring our 12-week accelerator where you will learn about Impact Ventures, what we do, why we do it and how to join us! PLEASE NOTE: Attending an info session is a requirement if interested […]

Impact Storytelling for Effective Entrepreneurship-Led Economic Development

Virtual

Collecting entrepreneurship data and measuring the results of supporting businesses is an important aspect of effective entrepreneurship-led economic development. Equally important is how practitioners share the impact of their work through that data. What are the best practices for collecting data and how can the results be crafted into a compelling story? In this interactive […]

Coffee + Convo with Heather Gregory (virtual)

Virtual

Stoke has hosted Coffee + Convo in various formats over the years. During 2023's iteration, we'll start with a quick intro., describe the topic or guiding question of the day, and dive into how the session so the mentor and peers can best help you with what you're working on. Each mentor has varying expertise […]

The Cost of Not Caring: Prioritizing People Over Performance

Virtual

We are dedicated to helping businesses create environments where mental and emotional health are at the forefront. By promoting open communication, mental health support, work-life balance, and a supportive leadership approach, we enable organizations to nurture their most valuable asset—their people. Join us in the journey to build emotionally healthy cultures, where individuals feel valued, […]

Unlocking Success: Growing through Acquisition

Virtual

Join Xavier Egan, president of Capital Asset Advisors, for a immersive presentation on mergers and acquisitions from the small business lens. In this presentation, we'll explore how entrepreneurs can achieve rapid growth by acquiring established, profitable, privately held companies. We'll uncover the key benefits, challenges, and essential strategies to make this approach a success. Key […]

Live 2 Lead (Replay)

Virtual

Live2Lead 2023 took place on October 6, 2023, in front of a live audience in Lawrenceville, GA. The event was streamed live on Leaderpass to remote viewers across the world. Missed the live event? Watch it ondemand! To experience this immersive event as it happened, you can still buy a Virtual Pass and watch it […]

$79.00

Women-Owned Small Business Certification Workshop

Virtual

As of July 15, 2022 the certification process for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSBs) and Economically Disadvantaged WOSBs (EDWOSBs) has changed. Updated regulations make it easier for qualified small businesses to participate in the WOSB Federal Contracting Program by improving the customer experience. At the same time, SBA is strengthening oversight and maintaining the integrity of […]

$15.00

SBA Federal HUBZone

Virtual

Learn how to become a HUB Certified Business.The HUBZone program fuels the growth of small businesses in historically underutilized business zones (HUBZones) by providing certification for preferential access to federal contracts. The federal government has a goal to award at least 3% of all federal contracting dollars to HUBZone-certified small businesses each year. HUBZones provide […]

$15.00

Financial Statement Analysis: A Banker’s Perspective

Virtual

In this workshop come learn what a banker looks for in a loan request. Acquire knowledge in preparing your financials. Lastly, understanding the 3 Basic Financial Statement types. Objectives of this workshop: What a banker looks for in a loan request and how they think about your numbers. Prepare you to talk to a banker […]

$25.00

SBA 8(a) Certification Program – 4 Parts

Virtual

Government agencies reserve contracts for small businesses that are certified in SBA’s contracting programs. The 8(a) Program is to help provide a level playing field for small businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged people or entities, the government limits competition for certain contracts to businesses that participate in the 8(a) Business Development program. This […]

$50.00

Intro to the SBA 8(a) Business Development Program

Virtual

Government agencies reserve contracts for small businesses that are certified in SBA’s contracting programs. The 8(a) Program is to help provide a level playing field for small businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged people or entities, the government limits competition for certain contracts to businesses that participate in the 8(a) Business Development program. This […]

$15.00

SBA Money Grab – Funding Your Small Business

Virtual

With all the different options for funding your business, what's the best one for you? In this Interactive Small Business Administration (SBA) Workshop, Linda Williams will provide an overview of the business funding landscape including loans, grants, equity funding, and where the SBA fits in. This webinar is for anyone considering starting a small business […]

$15.00

SBA Certification Matrix & Selling to the Government

Virtual

The U.S. Census Bureau predicts that by 2050, 55 percent of the population will be composed of minorities. This means that our small businesses will be more diverse, and inclusion will be a critical component of business. The federal government and many corporations remain committed to do the right thing through greater diversity and inclusion […]

$15.00

Bookkeeping and Accounting Lunch and Learn with Cadence Bank

Virtual

Discover the foundations of accounting and bookkeeping and gain insight from industry experts at Cadence Bank. This session will delve into crucial strategies and best practices to help you manage your financial records and improve your business’s financial health. During this event, you will: Gain knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping principles and their importance in […]

Financial Statement Analysis: A Banker’s Perspective

Virtual

In this workshop come learn what a banker looks for in a loan request. Acquire knowledge in preparing your financials. Lastly, understanding the 3 Basic Financial Statement types. Objectives of this workshop: What a banker looks for in a loan request and how they think about your numbers. Prepare you to talk to a banker […]

$25.00

Women-Owned Small Business Certification Workshop

Virtual

The SBA’ WOSB Certification program helps to provide a level playing field for women business owners, the government limits competition for certain contracts to businesses that participate in the Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Federal Contracting program. These contracts are for specific industries where WOSBs are under represented. Some contracts are restricted further to economically disadvantaged […]

$15.00

Techstars Pitch Deck Review

Virtual

Master your pitch deck during this Techstars Pitch Deck Review virtual event! This is the opportunity for you to get live feedback on your pitch deck from seasoned managing directors at Techstars. We will bring up 4-5 volunteers to the stage and offer expert advice on how to perfect your deck, what to include, and […]

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