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SUMMARY:Copy of Christian Business Partners - Houston West (Energy Corridor)
DESCRIPTION:We are Christians and we strive to do our business by Biblical standards that reflect the character of Jesus. We start and end on time. Come early and network. The church has a coffee house that will be open for us. This is an informational meeting and an opportunity to learn about Who CBP is and What it is that we do. Our group is NOT EXCLUSIVE so anyone can attend. We would love to meet you. \nSource and tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/copy-of-christian-business-partners-houston-west-energy-corridor-tickets-1987867984654
URL:https://nationalbusinessevents.com/event/copy-of-christian-business-partners-houston-west-energy-corridor-2/
LOCATION:Community Worship Church\, 1035 Dairy Ashford Road\, Houston\, TX 77079\, Houston\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Houston
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SUMMARY:Cash Flow Like a Pro: QuickBooks for Business Success (Houston)
DESCRIPTION:Join us IN-PERSON as we discuss how managing financial management through QuickBooks helps your business succeed! Join us IN PERSON as we explore the multifaceted aspects of financial management and unlock a wealth of invaluable knowledge essential for business prosperity! This comprehensive\, day-long workshop is designed to emphasize the critical importance of effective financial management in achieving sustainable business success. Throughout the workshop\, participants will gain invaluable insights into the intricate workings of financial management\, equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate and optimize their business’s financial landscape. We will discuss how managing financial management helps your business succeed. Participants will walk away from this session with a keen understanding of the financial cycle and application to their company. We will help you set up your company in QuickBooks Online. We will customize the Chart of Accounts to meet the company’s needs and align with GAAP. We will demonstrate how to create and track Accounts Receivables and Accounts Payables in QBO. Participants will walk away knowing how to set up bank feeds\, create new accounts\, invoices\, expenses\, write checks\, and categorize accounts in bank feeds. We will discuss the importance of reconciling balance sheet accounts monthly and how to resolve any duplications or missing transactions. You will walk away with the knowledge of reconciling statements in QBO and correct any missing or duplicated transactions. \nSource and tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cash-flow-like-a-pro-quickbooks-for-business-success-houston-registration-1956562504119
URL:https://nationalbusinessevents.com/event/cash-flow-like-a-pro-quickbooks-for-business-success-houston-2/
LOCATION:7047 Harrisburg Blvd\, 7047 Harrisburg Boulevard\, Houston\, TX 77011\, Houston\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Houston
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SUMMARY:Technology Transfer Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:​Houston’s top research institutions are driving the next wave of foundational computing breakthroughs. Join us at The Ion District for the third installment of Tech Transfer Thursday\, focused squarely on Computing: Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Technologies. ​Whether you are an aspiring founder looking for proven IP to launch your venture\, an active entrepreneur seeking an unfair technical advantage\, or an investor tracking deep tech spinouts\, this event bridges the gap between lab discovery and market scale. ​What to Expect ​Demystifying Tech Transfer: Rice University Office of Technology Transfer will walk through how founders and companies can identify\, evaluate\, and license patented inventions\, algorithms\, and software from university portfolios. ​Early-Stage IP & Startup Strategy: Keynote discussion led by Womble Bond Dickinson covering critical legal considerations for deep tech founders\, including company formation\, IP protection\, and avoiding costly early equity mistakes. ​CounselConnect Launch: Official announcement of Rice OTT’s CounselConnect and the Startup Counsel Award. ​Regional Faculty Innovation Showcase: Rapid-fire 5 to 7 minute spotlights from leading researchers presenting commercializable AI and Quantum projects out of Rice University ​Agenda ​5:30 PM – 6:00 PM | Networking Reception ​Check in and connect with founders\, investors\, researchers\, and ecosystem leaders. ​6:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Tech Transfer & Legal Strategy ​Overview: How to License University IP (Rice OTT) ​Keynote: Startup Formation & IP Strategy (Womble Bond Dickinson) ​Launch Announcement: CounselConnect & Startup Counsel Award ​6:30 PM – 7:00 PM | Faculty Technology Showcase ​Short-form spotlights on emerging AI & Quantum Computing IP across Texas research institutions. ​7:00 PM – 7:30 PM | Community Happy Hour ​Open networking and strategic connections. ​Location & Time ​Date: Thursday\, November 12\, 2026 ​Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM CST ​Location: The Ion District | Room 032 | 4201 Main St\, Houston\, TX 77002 ​Parking: Free 3 hour parking \nSource and tickets: https://iondistrict.com/event/technology-transfer-thursdays/
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LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Houston
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SUMMARY:Upstream: Digital Tech Meetup at Second Draught
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://luma.com/timbergrove Upstream: Digital Tech Meetup – Monthly Social 🍻 No stage. No slides. No panels. Just upstream operators\, engineers\, founders\, and digital leaders getting together over beer and pizza. This is the informal side of the Upstream Digital Tech community. A casual\, vendor-light happy hour for people navigating digital change in oil and gas and wanting real conversations. It’s not a presentation. It’s not a pitch night. It’s a room full of people who are actually doing the work. A place to: • Meet others working at the intersection of upstream and technology • Trade field stories\, lessons learned\, and hard truths • Talk AI\, IoT\, data\, automation\, and deployment realities • Build real relationships without a formal agenda Whether you’re deploying technology\, evaluating it\, building it\, or leading teams through it\, you’ll fit right in. Come as you are. Bring a friend. Stay as long as you like. 📍 Second Draught @ The Ion District\, Midtown Houston 🗓️ Second Thursday of every month | ⏰ 5:30 PM 👉 Reserve your spot. Space is limited. \nSource and tickets: https://iondistrict.com/event/upstream-digital-tech-meetup-at-second-draught-3/2026-11-12/
URL:https://nationalbusinessevents.com/event/upstream-digital-tech-meetup-at-second-draught/
CATEGORIES:Houston
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SUMMARY:Tax Strategies Keep more Money
DESCRIPTION:Join this in-person event to explore tax strategies that can help you keep more money and avoid costly IRS mistakes. Tax Strategies: Keep More Money & Avoid Costly IRS Mistakes is an in-person event for business owners. Explore tax strategies designed to help you keep more money and protect your business by avoiding costly IRS mistakes. The event combines a positive\, benefit-driven focus on saving money with practical urgency around tax compliance. Member: FREE \nSource and tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tax-strategies-keep-more-money-tickets-2003716728674
URL:https://nationalbusinessevents.com/event/tax-strategies-keep-more-money/
CATEGORIES:Houston
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UID:2031-1794508200-1794513600@nationalbusinessevents.com
SUMMARY:Business Owner Strategies to Build\, Protect\, Optimize\, Retain & Reward
DESCRIPTION:This in-person event is for business owners\, CPAs\, and tax professionals desiring to review and strengthen their financial strategies. Your business is making money\, but are you making the most of what you’ve built? What happens to your business if you or a key employee suddenly can’t work? How can you reward and retain your best employees without simply increasing their salaries? Are you missing opportunities to put more money toward retirement while potentially reducing your tax burden? Could your business qualify for retirement strategies beyond a traditional 401(k)? Are you paying more in capital gains taxes than necessary? Are your business\, personal finances\, and long-term wealth goals working together—or against each other? Walk away knowing what questions to ask\, what opportunities to explore\, and what your next move could be. \nSource and tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/business-owner-strategies-to-build-protect-optimize-retain-reward-tickets-2003996502485
URL:https://nationalbusinessevents.com/event/business-owner-strategies-to-build-protect-optimize-retain-reward/
CATEGORIES:Houston
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SUMMARY:Out in Tech Houston Monthly Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/out-in-tech-houston-monthly-mixer-tickets-1979625431957?aff=odcleoeventsincollection Out in Tech Houston is the local chapter for Out in Tech\, the world’s largest non-profit community of LGBTQ+ tech leaders. Out in Tech creates opportunities for our 50\,000 members to advance their careers\, grow their networks\, and leverage tech for social change. As with the other 30+ chapters around the world\, Out in Tech Houston provides an inclusive space for LGBTQ+ people and allies working in the technology industry to engage\, network\, and learn. About this Event Join our relaxed\, social-mixer event\, hosted on the second Thursday of every month. We’re looking forward to meeting you! This is the first time we are hosting our monthly mixer at The Ion\, and we hope to have many more. RSVP and save the date in your calendars for an evening you cannot miss! For more information\, contact houston@outintech.com . \nSource and tickets: https://iondistrict.com/event/out-in-tech-houston-monthly-mixer-6/
URL:https://nationalbusinessevents.com/event/out-in-tech-houston-monthly-mixer/
CATEGORIES:Houston
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