Tag: Texas Business

  • Welcome to the Ion: An Introduction and Tour

    Welcome to the Ion: An Introduction and Tour

    Join the Ion’s Mentor in Residence, Wade Pinder, for an engaging tour and introduction to the Ion, Houston’s dynamic hub for innovation and entrepreneurship, powered by Rice University. This event is designed for entrepreneurs, students, professionals, investors, community leaders, and anyone curious about what the Ion has to offer. For those new to Houston and eager to connect with the local innovation ecosystem, this event provides the perfect opportunity to get started. The tour will begin in the lobby at 10:00 AM and conclude at 11:00 AM. During this time, participants will learn about the Ion’s resources, events, and facilities. Highlights of the tour include the technology showcases, coworking spaces, public areas, and the on-site restaurants and bars. About Wade Pinder Wade Pinder is a dedicated advocate for Houston’s innovation community, serving as the Ion’s Mentor in Residence. With a wealth of experience in product management, community building, and fostering entrepreneurial growth, Wade offers invaluable insights into how the Ion serves as a launchpad for ideas and innovation. The Vision of the Ion Powered by Rice University, the Ion is the epicenter of the 16-acre innovation district in the heart of Houston’s midtown. Committed to being the home for Houston’s innovation community, the Ion District propels the transformative culture of people, places, ideas, and experiences that build a better quality of life for all of Houston. The Ion is a beautifully restored building at 4201 Main Street. It connects Houston’s talent, academic, corporate, and entrepreneurial communities in a collaborative environment designed to inspire and grow ideas. The Ion serves as a space where serendipitous collisions lead to meaningful connections and opportunities. What to Expect Coworking Spaces : Explore flexible work areas tailored for collaboration and creativity. Public Spaces : Discover spaces designed for networking, inspiration, and community events. Restaurants and…

    Source and tickets: https://iondistrict.com/event/welcome-to-the-ion-an-introduction-and-tour-20/

  • Tech & Business Networking Dallas

    Tech & Business Networking Dallas

    A focused Pitch and Networking night with live startup pitches, direct investor feedback, and time to meet relevant founders and peers. We design Pitch and Networking nights to help founders sharpen their thinking through direct, candid feedback and to give strong investors access to serious teams. 🎤 Last time in Dallas: five founders pitched; three products were already live, and one of them was raising $500k to $1M. The 3 December lineup is being confirmed now and a few pitch slots are still open. Our pitch night is complemented by a structured networking session before and after the pitch session. Guests register, receive badges, and event programs. This is an opportunity for casual networking, making first connections, and preparing for the event. Official welcome from the organizers with a brief overview of the event goals and schedule. Interactive networking session to connect with key contacts.

    Source and tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tech-business-networking-dallas-tickets-2002204773375

  • Your Life. Your Business. Your Legacy

    Your Life. Your Business. Your Legacy

    An educational seminar for self-employed and small business owners on protecting your income, planning ahead, and building your legacy. When you’re self-employed or running a small business, you’re responsible for more than just making a living. You’re building something of your own, supporting yourself, the people who depend on you, and planning for a future that may look different from someone with traditional employment benefits. But what happens if an unexpected change in your health interrupts your ability to earn an income? Are you preparing for retirement? And have you thought about how the decisions you make today could impact the legacy you leave behind? Protecting Your Income: Understand why having a plan matters in case an unexpected change to your health affects your ability to make an income. Preparing for What’s Ahead: Discover how life insurance and insurance-based strategies provide additional protection, support your retirement goals, and prepare you for the future. Creating a Lasting Legacy: Learn how planning today can help lay the foundation for your future and create opportunities for the next generation. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, independent contractor, or small business owner, this seminar is for anyone who wants to make informed decisions about protecting what they’re building and planning for the future. No matter where you are in your journey, you’ll have an opportunity to gain valuable information, ask questions, and explore options you may not have considered before.

    Source and tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/your-life-your-business-your-legacy-tickets-2003982635007

  • Committee on the Environment (COTE) Happy Hour

    The Committee on the Environment (COTE) is a knowledge-based committee that educates and advocates for built environments that promote a healthy, sustainable, and equitable future for all communities and natural environments in North Texas. Join COTE for our End-of-Year Happy Hour! Let’s raise a glass to another year of learning, collaboration, and advancing sustainability in our community. Connect with fellow architects, and allied professionals over complimentary drinks, and appetizers at The People’s Last Stand on Mockingbird Lane. We’ll take a look back at the highlights and key takeaways from this year’s lecture series, and hear your thoughts on what you’d like to see from COTE in the year ahead. Whether you’ve attended every event or are new to the community, this is a great opportunity to network, reconnect with colleagues, and help shape the future of our programming. A special thank you to our event sponsor, Avadek , for helping make this gathering possible. We look forward to celebrating with you!

    Source and tickets: https://www.aiadallas.org/event/cote-12102026/

  • Jingle & Mingle Holiday Party 2026

    Jingle & Mingle Holiday Party 2026

    REGISTER HERE Everyone is invited to join us for our joint Holiday Party! There’s no better way to kick off the holiday season than by spending an evening with your favorite organizations The Creamery. Admission includes two drink tickets, fun networking, and delicious bites, brought to you by a local favorite. Event Details: Thursday, December 3, 2026 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tribute at The Creamery Member Tickets: $40 (must be a member of CCIM, CoreNet, CREW, RECSA, and/or YCRAN) LDP Alumni Ticket: $35 Non-Member Tickets: $50

    Source and tickets: https://recsanantonio.com/event/jingle-mingle-holiday-party-4/

  • Access to Capital for Small Businesses

    Access to Capital for Small Businesses

    Explore SBA-backed financing and funding options to start, grow, or expand your business with confidence. Access to capital is one of the most important factors in starting, growing, and sustaining a successful business. Whether you’re launching a new venture, expanding operations, purchasing equipment, or seeking working capital, understanding your financing options can help you make informed decisions and position your business for long-term success. Join Harris County Precinct 2 and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for this informative workshop designed to help entrepreneurs and small business owners better understand SBA-backed financing and prepare for future funding opportunities. Thursday, December 3, 2026 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. CT Access to Capital for Small Businesses provides entrepreneurs with practical guidance on financing options available through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and how to prepare for a successful loan application. Participants will gain valuable insights into SBA loan programs, lender expectations, financial preparedness, and the resources available to help businesses secure the capital needed to start, grow, and thrive. You’ll also learn how SBA Resource Partners provide no-cost and low-cost business advising, training, and technical assistance throughout your entrepreneurial journey. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) helps entrepreneurs start, grow, expand, and recover their businesses through counseling, training, access to capital, contracting assistance, disaster recovery resources, and a nationwide network of Resource Partners. Whether you’re launching your first business or preparing for expansion, the SBA offers trusted programs and services designed to help small businesses succeed.

    Source and tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/access-to-capital-for-small-businesses-tickets-1995158241007

  • XP TRADES – CHRISTMAS EDITION 2026

    XP TRADES – CHRISTMAS EDITION 2026

    XP Network is bringing our contractor, trades, vendor, and business community together for a very special XP Trades Christmas Edition. Let’s celebrate the most beautiful season of the year — together! XP Network is bringing our contractor, trades, vendor, and business community together for a very special XP Trades Christmas Edition — an evening dedicated to connections, celebration, community, and giving back. 🎁 CHRISTMAS TOY DRIVE Bring a new, unwrapped toy and help us bring a little extra joy to local children and families this Christmas. 🎄 CHRISTMAS BOOTH DECORATING CONTEST Vendors, get creative! Decorate your booth with your best Christmas theme and compete for the title of: Go big, have fun, promote your business, and bring your Christmas spirit! Our guests will get to enjoy a festive vendor experience while discovering some of the amazing businesses in our community. 🤠🎅 AND OF COURSE… RANGER WILL BE THERE! Our official XP Contractor Network mascot, Ranger , will be joining the Christmas celebration! Get ready for photos, fun, and some special holiday surprises. This is more than a business event. It’s an opportunity to celebrate everything we accomplished together in 2026, strengthen relationships for the year ahead, and use the power of our growing community to make Christmas special for others. 🎅 Contractors, trades, vendors, families and friends — you’re invited!

    Source and tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/xp-trades-christmas-edition-2026-tickets-2002830668444

  • San Antonio Health & Wellness Industry Networking Event

    San Antonio Health & Wellness Industry Networking Event

    SAN ANTONIO HEALTH & WELLNESS INDUSTRY NETWORKING EVENT : You Have To Get Tickets Here Online In Advance. Tickets Not Available At Door Come mix & mingle at this health & wellness industry networking event in San Antonio. This event is the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and expand your network. Whether you’re looking to expand your clientele, make new business connections, find new investment opportunities, hire or get hired or simply connect with others, have a few cocktails and make new friends you’ll definitely want to be at this event. YOGA INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS * CHIROPRACTORS * ACUPUNCTURISTS * PHYSICAL THERAPISTS * PERSONAL TRAINERS * FITNESS INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS * REIKI PRACTITIONERS * OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS * MENTAL HEALTH THERAPISTS * DIETITIANS * MASSAGE THERAPISTS * HEALTHY FOOD INDUSTRY BUSINESS OWNERS * BODYWORK PRACTITIONERS * PILATE INSTRUCTORS * FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE PRACTITIONERS * PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERS * NATUROPATHIC DOCTORS * FITNESS INSTRUCTORS * HEALERS * ALTERNATIVE THERAPY EXPERTS * HOLISTIC PRACTITIONERS * PERSONAL TRAINERS * YOGA PROFESSIONALS* HEALTHY FOOD BRANDS * GYM OWNERS * HEALTH SUPPLEMENT COMPANY OWNERS * ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE EXPERTS * FITNESS, HEALTH & WELLNESS INDUSTRY ENTREPRENEURS * (AND FOR PEOPLE JUST LOOKING TO MAKE SOME NEW FRIENDS). This event is the perfect opportunity to network with potential business partners, investors, industry professionals and new clients…. Or just come on out and make some new friends! We’ve witnessed countless business connections and friendships form at our past events.This event is a fun and easy way to connect with others in a relaxed, low pressure environment. There are no speakers or sales pitches. It’s just a place to come mingle with like minded people.

    Source and tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/san-antonio-health-wellness-industry-networking-event-tickets-1997046741563

  • Entrepreneurs, Small Business & Startups Networking Event In San Antonio

    Entrepreneurs, Small Business & Startups Networking Event In San Antonio

    SAN ANTONIO NETWORKING EVENT: This Is A PrePay Only Event. You Have To Get Tickets Here Online In Advance. Tickets Not Available At Venue Entrepreneurs! Small Business Owners! Startups! Freelancers! Gamechangers! Investors! Crowdfunding Experts!, Web & Marketing Experts, Job Seekers!, Etc. This event is the perfect opportunity to network with potential business partners, investors, industry professionals and new clients…. Or just come on out and make some new friends! We’ve witnessed countless business connections and friendships form at our past events. Come enjoy fun and easy way to connect with others in a relaxed, low pressure environment. IMPORTANT NOTE: WE WILL HAVE MULTIPLE INDUSTRIES AT THIS EVENT. THE EVENT HOST WILL WRITE YOUR INDUSTRY ON YOUR NAME BADGE SO YOU CAN EASILY FIND AND CONNECT WITH THE RIGHT PEOPLE! ** There are no speakers or sales pitches. It’s just a place to come mingle with like minded people. At the beginning of the event our host will hand you a sheet of paper with icebreaker questions that you can use to get to know the rest of the people at the event. The icebreakers are optional but most people love them because they really help you get to meet people. Those who do the icebreakers will be entered into our raffle to win prizes! An email we received about one of our recent events: “Thank you so much for throwing such a great event. The crowd was really great and everyone was super friendly. As a busy professional I don’t get that much time to get out and meet people so it was nice to be in such a relaxed environment. Event well done!” – Danielle

    Source and tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/entrepreneurs-small-business-startups-networking-event-in-san-antonio-tickets-1997046524915

  • San Antonio Networking Event: Make New Business and/or Social Connections

    San Antonio Networking Event: Make New Business and/or Social Connections

    SAN ANTONIO NETWORKING EVENT: You Have To Get Tickets Here Online In Advance. Tickets Not Available At Venue Door Come mix & mingle at this networking event in San Antonio. This event is the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and expand your network. Whether you’re looking to expand your clientele, make new business connections, find new investment opportunities, hire or get hired or simply connect with others, have a few cocktails and make new friends you’ll definitely want to be at this event. Entrepreneurs, Small Business Owners, Startups, Freelancers, Gamechangers, Investors!, Crowdfunding Experts, Web & Marketing Experts, Job Seekers!, Etc. (and for people just looking to make some new friends). This event is the perfect opportunity to network with potential business partners, investors, industry professionals and new clients…. Or just come on out and make some new friends! We’ve witnessed countless business connections and friendships form at our past events.This event is a fun and easy way to connect with others in a relaxed, low pressure environment. There are no speakers or sales pitches. It’s just a place to come mingle with like minded people. At the beginning of the event our host will hand you a sheet of paper with icebreaker questions that you can use to get to know the rest of the people at the event. The icebreakers are optional but most people love them because they really help you get to meet people. In the email we send you before the event we’ll explain exactly how the icebreaker works but essentially you’ll be asking and/or being asked 3 fun and easy but thought provoking icebreaker questions. If you complete the icebreaker you’ll be entered into a raffle and one of the event attendees will win prizes!

    Source and tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/san-antonio-networking-event-make-new-business-andor-social-connections-tickets-1996828378433