Small Business Resource Forum + Better Business Mixer

Description

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

Learn all about locally 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, stay for the Better Business Mixer to network and build your connections. Business development support at this event is 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, Economic Development Department, City of Austin: 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 Small Business Administration is the U.S. Federal agency supporting small business 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). 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

COST: $20 (GAACC community members can use the coupon code "Resources" for a 50% discount)

Know Before You Go

• Parking at the venue is free.
• Attire is business casual.
• There will be plenty of opportunity for networking - bring your business cards!
• Light bites and beverages will be provided (beer from Austin Beerworks).

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
Sr. HR Business Consultant
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