January 2023 News & Notes
New year, new you! Time to get cranking on those business goals. Check out some webinars, networking opportunities and more happening this month in the Pilot Point business community!
City of Pilot Point
Coffee with the City Manager | January 19
Board and Council Meetings
Pilot Point Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber is a non-profit organization composed of businesses and individuals who wish to see Pilot Point grow and flourish. By pooling their resources, Chamber members are able to exert a positive influence on the community. Our main goal is to find ways to showcase what Pilot Point has to offer.
Upcoming events:
- 2022 Bonanza Banquet: January 21| Register by Jan. 13
Cocktails at 6 PM | Dinner & Awards at 7 PM | Live Entertainment by Guitar George Trio
Ribbon cuttings:
- Sarah Boyd & Co (113 S Jefferson): Jan. 6, 4:30 pm | Register here
PointBank Business Breakfast
- Speaker: Mayor Elisa Beasley | January 25 – 8 am
TWU Center for Woman Entrepreneurs Workshops & Gatherings
Learn How to Love Networking and Grow your Business
- Tuesday, January 10, 2023
- In-Person & virtual event
Step into 2023 with us at our January WomenRISE as Cindy Thurk, Founder and CEO of CM Promotions, shares with us Learn How to Love Networking and Grow Your Business.
“From someone who loves networking, I understand not everyone feels the same way. My goal is to give you all the knowledge I have learned over the past 5 years of growing my business. Networking is hard work, takes time and requires you to be in the right mindset. We will cover how to get you into that mindset and how to best take advantage of the networking opportunities to grow your business.”
Attendees will walk away with actionable tips and tricks to master networking. From what to say when you’re new to a networking group, to getting out of a sticky conversation and much more!
Speaker
Cindy moved from Boston in 2017 after being set up on a blind date with her now husband. She founded CM Promotions within three months of being in Texas and the company has expanded into more than she had ever imagined. She has leveraged the power of networking to grow CM Promotions to a team of nine and her company has planned over 150 weddings this year.
Networking Opportunities:
- WomenRISE Networking | January 10
See descriptions and register for events here
Stoke Denton
Work better at Stoke, Denton’s coworking space and entrepreneur hub where ambition, technology, and a shared desire to positively impact our community come together. Stoke provides workspace, office amenities and a supportive, resourceful community for startups, entrepreneurs, remote workers, freelancers, small businesses, and tech-enabled companies.
Upcoming events:
- Coffee + Convo with Randi Skinner | Jan. 31, 9-10 am | RSVP here
NCTC Small Business Development Center
Just getting off the ground with your small business? The SBDC offers individual advising at no cost in such areas as new business feasibility and start-up, business plan preparation, financial management, and general management strategies for small businesses engaged in retail, service manufacturing and wholesale industries.
Miss out on some of the previous webinars, including more help with QuickBooks Online, learning how to build a successful email list and more? See their YouTube channel for past webinars!
Governor’s Small Business Webinar Series
Need extra help?
- Texas Governor’s Small Business Resource Portal
- Texas Business Licenses and Permits Guide
- Veterans, Minorities and Women-Owned Business Guide
Small Business Administration
DYK? SBA is a leader in helping small businesses achieve their goals.
If you’re still struggling from the effects of COVID-19 on your business, see the SBA’s resources page for details on the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant, the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, Paycheck Protection Program and more.
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