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Your Logo is NOT Your Brand

May 20, 2025, 9:00 AM

Focusing on the broader concept of branding beyond just a visual identity. Branding involves much more than creating a logo. It’s about building an authentic, cohesive brand experience that connects with an audience on an emotional level.

Join us for an engaging presentation with guest presenter, Briana Wucinski, as she covers:

  • How brand identity is essential for standing out in a crowded marketplace and what is included in the full spectrum of branding, including messaging, tone of voice, customer experience, and design.
  • How a brand’s personality and values should resonate across all touchpoints and the importance of consistency across all elements of a brand to build trust and recognition with an audience.
  • The emotional connection that strong branding fosters, turning potential customers into loyal advocates.
  • How brand strategy goes hand-in-hand with AI tools to help businesses achieve long-term business growth.


Funding and Digital Resources: Let's Talk About It!

May 22, 2025, 6:00 PM (Virtual)

Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this is the perfect opportunity to learn, share, and network with industry professionals in the banking, financial and Entrepreneur support community.  Hear from Guest presenters:  Shaundra Jacobs, Texas Market President with Altcap and TC Alexander, SVP Community Development Relationship Manager with Bank of Texas.  Our panel of experts will cover topics ranging from securing funding to optimizing digital tools for your business. 

Don't miss out on this valuable discussion - join us and let's talk about it!


Getting to Know the IRS

June 3, 2025, 10:00 AM

Are you a small business owner looking to navigate the ins and outs of taxes and how the IRS views your business?

Join us for an exclusive opportunity to hear directly from a representative of the IRS.

Session Speaker: Velena McRae, Senior Stakeholder Liaison

This virtual event this will break down everything you need to know about the IRS and all of the tools and resources available for small business owners. Participants will also be introduced to other opportunities to connect with the IRS via its online portal, local community events and much more .  

If you are interested in learning more about deductions, audits or factors impacting your taxes, we've got you covered.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to get your questions answered.


Community Conversation: Small Business Forum-Arlington

June 11, 2025, 11:00 AM-1:00 PM

Join us for a engaged conversation that will connect the ever changing world of "Small Business". This event is your chance to connect with key decision makers, fellow entrepreneurs and community stakeholders to share ideas, and gain valuable insights to help your business thrive.

Whether you're a seasoned business owner or support the efforts of entrepreneurship, this forum is the perfect opportunity to network and learn from others in the community.


CoStarters Bootcamp with Wafd Bank

June 17-19, 2025, 5:30 PM-8:30 PM

This three-part immersive bootcamp provides entrepreneurs with the essential tools of establishing business basics. Through a hackathon-style peer collaboration, this bootcamp is designed to challenge, stretch and rebuild your thinking as it relates to building a business. This bootcamp will also provide you with valuable tools and resources to guide you through the process.


Women Entrepreneurs Leadership Forum Information Session (Morning Session,Virtual)

June 19, 2025, 10:00 AM 

Join us for the information session to gain additional details about the 2025 Women Entrepreneurs Leadership Forum, a state-wide Entrepreneur development program that provides connection, support, and guidance to woman currently on the entrepreneurial journey. This is the opportunity to ask questions, meet program stakeholders and get a jump on the application process.


Trading With the Stock Market

Interested in trading?  This is a session for you.  Come out and be a part of the conversation on how to obtain money in the stock market vs trading time for money in corporate America.

Women Entrepreneurs Leadership Forum Information Session (Afternoon Session,Virtual)

July 17, 2025, 2:00 PM

Join us for the information session to gain additional details about the 2025 Women Entrepreneurs Leadership Forum, a state-wide Entrepreneur development program that provides connection, support, and guidance to woman currently on the entrepreneurial journey. This is the opportunity to ask questions, meet program stakeholders and get a jump on the application process.


Navigating the IRS Online Account

August 7, 2025, 1:00 PM

Are you tired of feeling lost when it comes to managing your taxes online? Join us for a hands-on workshop where Guest Presenter, Velena McRae, Senior Stakeholder Liaison with the IRS will guide us through the process of navigating the IRS online portal with ease.

Whether you're a small business owner, freelancer, or just looking to better understand your tax obligations, this event is perfect for you.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and take control of your finances.

Light refreshments will be served.

See you there!


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Financial Empowerment Through Systems

Join us for an informational session on a thriving technology that brings together all of the essential needs of a small business: business planning, financial management and technology. Not only does it offer an assortment of resources and systems, it is FREE!

Leveraging ChatGPT:  Contracts, Proposals and Documents

Join us for an emersive session as we dig into the concept of using ChatGPT as a tool to automate and streamline proposal generation based on pre-existing guideline PDFs or templates.