Workshops and Events
Census Data for Small Business Owners
Mar 24 | 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM | CST | Webinar Register
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Learn how to access statistics on the characteristics of customers in your market and businesses in your industry, including data on sales, receipts, payroll, and much more using the Census Business Builder. Census Business Builder: Small Business Edition provides
easy access to information about potential customers and similar businesses for those starting or planning a business. This training is designed for entrepreneurs interested in growing their business, raising their awareness of their market and local competition,
researching site locations, developing a business plan, among many other uses. The Census Business Builder allows you to visualize these data on a map of your selected area and produce a data report that can be used for your business plan and more.
Lacey Loftin, presents this interactive webinar and serves as a Data Dissemination Specialist for the U.S. Census Bureau. She is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders through the dissemination of Census data and information.
Ain’t No Mountain High Enough – From Uncertainty To Opportunity
Mar 25 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM | CST | Webinar Register
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Don’t miss this FREE virtual conference celebrating Women’s History Month, featuring a dynamic and empowering Keynote Speaker, Networking Opportunity and four business development topics to take your business to the next level! Sign up TODAY
as registration is limited!
Featuring: Keynote Speaker – Lisa Fullerton, President and CEO of A Novel Idea, LLC (A.N.I) which operates 5 Auntie Anne’s Pretzels and 1 Co-branded Cinnabon Franchise in San Antonio, Texas.
Presentations by:
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Annie Hudspeth, US Small Business Administration – Overview of SBA programs and Services and SBA Ascent Platform for Women Owned Businesses
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Sheena Little, Procurement Center Representative – Federal Contracting Opportunities for Women
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Kristie Caviness, Texas Workforce Commission – Outreach & Employer Initiatives
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Margaret Wilson-Anaglia, LiftFund WBC Director -with a panel of successful women business owners sharing their tips – Still We RISE
SBA San Antonio District Mobile Office – Victoria, Texas
Mar 29 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | CST | In Person Register
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The SBA San Antonio District mobile office will be in Victoria, Texas, on March 29, 2022. The mobile office will provide Business owners from Victoria and the surrounding areas with one-on-one assistance from SBA representatives, SBDC advisors, and SBA lenders.
SBA programs can help you in all aspects of your business, even if you haven’t started. Come see us at the University of Houston – Victoria SBDC! We are ready to help you take action!
Receive assistance with:
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Startup assistance
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SBA lending
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Federal contracting
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Small business advising
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All other SBA Programs
To find more information on your local Women Business Center and their classes, follow this link Women’s
Business Centers (sba.gov).
Cyber Security and Remote Work During a Pandemic
Mar 24 | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | CST | Webinar Register
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Is your business certified? Do you know the benefits of being certified? What about where to get certified? Join Dr. Robinson as she walks you through the certification process to include the application process, the different certifications, expiration dates,
and the local certifying body SCTRCA.
To find more information on your local SCORE chapter and their classes, follow this link
sba.gov/score.
Simplifying QuickBooks
Mar 25 | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM | CST | Webinar Register
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For the beginner, we present QuickBooks as a tool for storing transaction data for your business and generating your financial reports. In this introduction, we discuss the different versions of QuickBooks, look at the user interface, and prepare you for free,
one-on-one sessions with a SCORE mentor get your company set up in QuickBooks. Supporting the presentation are several short video tutorials using the online version of QuickBooks. Time is allowed for discussion and answering questions.
To find more information on your local Small Business Development Center and their classes, follow this link
sba.gov/sbdc.
Building Business in Government Markets
Mar 30 | 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM | CST | Virtual Register
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Small businesses have weathered constant changes over the last 2 years – but how are they supposed to not only survive but thrive? Join the UTSA SBDC Government Contracting Conference – Building Business in Government Markets, where speakers
will share insights on pivoting your business and responding to change to build resilience and take advantage of growth opportunities.
Attendees will learn what it takes to become bonded, how to expand into doing business with public agencies, and what process improvement techniques will help your business run smoothly. These are just a few of the topics being presented at the 1-day conference.
UTSA Business Matchmaking Event
Mar 31 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | CST | Virtual Register
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This business matchmaking event is designed to provide all small business owners from all industries the opportunity to connect with prime contractors, co-ops, local, state, and federal buyers, end-users and p-card holders. The desired outcome includes immediate
connections for purchase orders or contract opportunities during and after the sessions.
Boots to Business (B2B) is an entrepreneurial education and training program offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as part of the Department of Defense Transition Assistance Program (TAP). Active Duty Service members (including
National Guard and Reserve), Veterans of all eras, and spouses are eligible to participate.
The “Introduction to Entrepreneurship” course is the foundational piece of Boots to Business (B2B). Participants are introduced to the skills, knowledge, and resources they need to launch a business, including steps for developing business concepts, how to
develop a business plan, and information on SBA resources available to help.
To find more information on this program and their classes, follow this link:
Boots
to Business
After completing the “Introduction to Entrepreneurship” course, participants can elect to further their study through one of many B2B online courses, delivered through partnerships with the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) at Syracuse
University and Mississippi State University (MSU). Online Follow-on courses are offered at no cost to Service members, Veterans and military spouses.
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Small Business Resource Guide
You’ll find information on counseling, training, capital, contracting, disaster assistance, business advocacy, local directories and more.
** On the cover is Local Success Story Jae Kim who launched Chi’Lantro in Austin and has expanded thanks to expert SBA-powered business guidance.
Click on the photo to view our digital resource guide!
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Stat: In 2021, 1.1 million of all businesses were owned by women.
Learn about counseling, training, contracting assistance, and other services and programs to help women start, grow, and expand their businesses:
