June 2023 News & Notes
Get ready to spring into action this month with your 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 | June 15
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:
- Ribbon Cutting: Coffee House Cantina | June 2, 5:30 pm
- Chamber Challenge Golf Tournament | June 23 | The Bridges Golf Club, Gunter
PointBank Business Breakfast
- Speaker: Grace Point Nazarene pastor Dwayne Edwards | June 28 – 8 am
TWU Center for Woman Entrepreneurs Workshops & Gatherings
Texas Rural Woman Grant
The purpose of this program is to foster greater economic development activity in Rural Texas by encouraging and enabling rural woman-owned, small businesses to undertake new and innovative projects. A total of thirty-five $10,000 grants for a total of $350,000 is available for this round of funding.
Grant applications will be accepted May 15 through June 21.
See guidelines and requirements here
AccelerateHER Incubator Program
The AccelerateHER incubator program helps early-stage companies develop and test ideas to grow their businesses with a hands-on focus by the program manager, mentors and partner networks.
Through AccelerateHER, women-owned businesses will be selected to receive work space at Stoke, a coworking facility in Denton serving entrepreneurs, remote workers, freelancers, small businesses, and tech-enabled companies. In addition, participants will receive intensive business development training, access to funders and mentorship, and networking opportunities. Participants of the program must show proof that a minimum of 51% of the business is owned by a woman.
Deadline to apply is July 9, 2023.
WomenRISE Series
We welcome women entrepreneurs to a Center for Women Entrepreneurs monthly small business training and networking series.
The Power of SEO: How to Improve a Website’s Search Rankings
- Tuesday, June 13, 2023
- In-Person & virtual event
You asked, and we’ve answered. Our June WomenRISE is all about The Power of SEO: How to Improve a Website’s Search Rankings with Lissa Duty of Rocks Digital.
In order to get a business found in search results, you must make sure the business is easily findable by search engines. Search engine optimization (SEO) is what makes this possible.
In this presentation, Lissa Duty of Rocks Digital will walk you through how to audit your website and demonstrate how by implementing some key strategies, you can improve a website’s placement in search results almost immediately.
She’ll discuss page titles, meta descriptions, h1s, h2s, call-to-actions and why taking users on a journey through the business’ website is imperative. You’ll get a look at Screaming Frog, SEMRush and Google Search Console.
You’ll walk away with a better understanding of how leveraging these resources can help your website to place higher in search results.
Speaker
Lissa Duty, Rocks Digital Marketing
Lissa Duty is a branding and digital marketing strategist. The author of two social media books, she has written countless articles and guides, some of which are published under the names of others.
Her digital marketing agency, Rocks Digital Marketing, helps businesses to rank in the top of search results. Web development, local SEO and Google My Business optimizations are only a few of the services the agency performs each day.
In addition, Lissa is founder of one of the largest digital marketing conferences in Texas, the Rocks Digital Marketing Conference.
From advising to implementing, Lissa is the digital marketing pro every business wants on their speed dial.
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 Tarsha Hearns | June 27, 9 am | Details
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Tarsha Hearns, The Marketing Lady, has 20+ years as an entrepreneur and a passion for inspiring others to live their entrepreneurship dream!
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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!
Texas Travel Industry Recovery Grant Program
Starting February 1, 2023, a new application category will open for the Texas Travel Industry Recovery Grant (TTIR) program through the Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office. The TTIR Program provides one-time grants of up to $20,000 for the recovery of Texas businesses in the tourism, travel, and hospitality industry that were negatively impacted during the pandemic.
Governor’s Small Business Summit
The Governor’s Small Business Summit aims to help Texas small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs reach new heights by connecting them with the resources and information needed to start, strengthen and grow a business. This event offers a variety of sessions bringing together local, state and federal resource partners to provide key insights on critical business topics. It’s also an opportunity to network with other business owners and meet experts who will share timely, relevant and actionable advice on a multitude of small business subjects.
Date: July 13 | Location: Arlington | Registration coming soon
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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