Small Business Resource Forum & Better Business Mixer

Description

Access free resources that fuel business growth and expand your network at the Better Business Mixer!

Learn all about local available resources for your business and how to successfully access the support offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Once your business toolkit is full and up-to-date, join the Better Business Mixer to network and build your connections. Business development support provided by:

Foundation for Better Business: Our mission is to cultivate economic growth and prosperity by empowering small businesses with tailored educational initiatives, disseminating up-to-date research and data, and fostering impactful connections across Texas.

SCORE Austin: SCORE can help you start, grow or successfully exit a business. Services include mentors, workshops, local resources, and a blog with articles, and guides to webinars and tools you need to succeed.

Small Business Division, EDD, Austin City: The Small Business Division provides business training, educational events, and coaching to empower entrepreneurs. Our mission is to foster job creation and support the growth of new and existing businesses by providing capacity-building information, tools, and resources.

SBA: The US Federal agency for small business support, funding, procurement, education, resources, and much more!

With a mission to serve local and support the AAPI small and medium business community in Central Texas, the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce Small Business Forums provide business development education, resources, procurement opportunities, and connections to a robust technical assistance support network.

RSVP HERE

Please note: By registering for this event, you will receive a complimentary Associate Level membership to the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce (GAACC). Thanks to our sponsors, this event is free of charge. Your registration information may be shared with event sponsors.

Event Details

WHAT: Small Business Resource Forum & Mixer

WHEN: Thursday, June 26, 2024 | 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

WHERE: BBB Serving the Heart of Texas, 1805 Rutherford Lane, Austin, TX 78754

Know Before You Go

• Event fee is $20 with a discount for members. For 50% off use promo code: Resources
• Parking at the venue is free.
• Attire is business casual.
• There will be plenty of opportunity for networking - bring your business cards!
• Light bites will be provided along with drinks.

Event Agenda

4:00 pm: Registration

4:20 pm: BBB Welcome & Acknowledgements

4:25 pm: About GAACC + Updates

4:30 pm: Small Business Resource Panel

5:00 pm: SBA Access Workshop

5:25 pm: Ice Breaker & Raffle Prize

5:30 pm: Networking & Refreshments

6:30 pm: Closing Remarks

Speakers

Bethany Leffingwell
Executive Director
Foundation for Better Business

Shannon Black
Mentor & Chair
SCORE Austin

Sheyenne Alvarez
Program Manager I
Small Business Division, EDD, City of Austin

Georgia Gabriella
Outreach and Marketing Specialist
U.S. Small Business Administration, San Antonio District Office

Christi Hester (Panel Moderator)
Sr. HR Business Consultant
Paychex

GAACC Corporate Sponsors & Partners

The generous support of these sponsors and partners allows GAACC to continue delivering programs to members and to the public with the mission of Serving Local while Thinking Global, and to support our members through advocacy, education, and connections. Learn more about our partners.

THANK YOU!