Tag: Texas Business

  • From Good Idea to First Sale: Your 90-Day Launch Plan

    From Good Idea to First Sale: Your 90-Day Launch Plan

    Turn “someday” into next steps—your business idea has waited long enough. Ready to launch a business or take an existing one in a new direction, but unsure what comes first? In this interactive 90-minute workshop, you’ll use AI to draft a realistic 90-day action plan with priorities, milestones, and progress checks, because “do everything immediately” is a recipe for needing a nap. This workshop stands alone and is also part of the eight-session Next Act Entrepreneur series.

    Source and tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/from-good-idea-to-first-sale-your-90-day-launch-plan-tickets-2004314097420

  • Houston Open Source Society Meetup

    Register Here: https://houstonopensourcesociety.com/meetings/wednesday/third/ The Houston Open Source Society (HOSS) is a society dedicated to promoting open source software education, development, and support. We profess collaborative coding practices, user-ownership of data and software, and digital civic engagement in the Houston metropolitan area . Our society is always flat, and free. We’re a voluntary community organization that functions as a democratic egalitarian collective. Money never exchanges hands. We’re not a profit-corporation nor a 501(c)(3) non-profit, we’re just a bunch of Houstonians from all walks of life. We meet every Wednesday at different locations around Houston. Each meeting features talks and discussions about open source projects, and technologies. We also host collaborative coding sessions, and classes, and opportunities to contribute to important civic technology initiatives . Hacker, programmer, student or tech enthusiast? Check us out! What we do: Join us every Wednesday for classes, talks, discussions, coding sessions, and community building Talks: Share knowledge through lightning talks about technology you’re interested in. Classes: Learn software development at all levels, from scripting to kernel design. Open Source Development: Collaborate on projects and learn how to own your software and data. Civic Technology: Contribute to OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikipedia, and Wikimedia Commons. Community Building; Foster connections between developers, designers, and technology enthusiasts

    Source and tickets: https://iondistrict.com/event/houston-open-source-society-meetup-3/

  • Houston Startup Speedrun

    Houston Startup Speedrun

    Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wades-houston-startup-speedrun-at-the-ion-tickets-1988360089553?aff=erelexpmlt The Houston Startup Speedrun is an intensive and fast-paced program designed to provide both early-stage founders and aspiring entrepreneurs with a comprehensive understanding of the Startup Founder’s Journey and the Houston startup ecosystem through a carefully curated curriculum consisting of 10 consecutive 50-minute sessions. Wade Pinder, your host and facilitator, is an experienced and trusted ecosystem guide for many Houston-based stakeholders. With a focus on efficiency and accommodating the schedules of full-time working professionals, this program aims to quickly give you a “lay of the land” while preparing you for your entrepreneurial journey.

    Source and tickets: https://iondistrict.com/event/houston-startup-speedrun-11/

  • Cookies, Crafts & Cheer: AIA Dallas Networks Holiday Happy Hour

    AIA Dallas welcomes WiA , LiA , EP, and LGBTQIA+ Alliance networks for a festive evening of holiday creativity, connection, and community. Enjoy seasonal table arrangement making, a cookie exchange (homemade or store-bought), light refreshments, and a raffle featuring gifts from Dallas-based Malibu Apothecary as we celebrate the season together. With special thanks to our sponsors, Perkins&Will , Urban Spikes , and UZIN UTZ .

    Source and tickets: https://www.aiadallas.org/event/wia-holiday-party/

  • Session 5: Types of Business Loans and when to use them/Pick a good banker.

    Session 5: Types of Business Loans and when to use them/Pick a good banker.

    Think Like a Banker: Learn the 5 steps to get loan-ready and boost your chances of securing business financing. What type of loan do you need, and where can you find it? Picking an informed and helpful banker will help you more effectively and longer than just picking a bank. It is worth the effort! Who Should Attend? Space is limited. Register today and begin thinking like a banker before you ask one for a loan.

    Source and tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/session-5-types-of-business-loans-and-when-to-use-thempick-a-good-banker-tickets-1996472655456

  • Fair Park Tram Tour

    Fair Park Tram Tour

    Fair Park, a celebration of art, architecture, and industry, is a cultural and historic gem in the heart of Dallas. Join us for a motorized tour of the park while we fill you in on its amazing past and talk about its exciting future. Architecturally, Fair Park is one of the world’s largest collections of Art Deco buildings with a unique design approach that Chief Architect George Dahl described as “Texanic.” Integral to the buildings and the grounds are numerous works by renowned artists that celebrate the history and achievements of Texas during the first 100 years of independence. First established for the Dallas State Fair in 1886, Fair Park was transformed in 1936 for the Texas Centennial Exposition. It is one of Dallas’ greatest cultural assets, hosting events year-round and exhibitions and serving as home to numerous cultural institutions. In 1986, it was recognized as a National Historic Landmark. In partnership with Fair Park First , the Dallas Architecture and Design Exchange presents hour-long lunchtime tram tours on the third Wednesday of the month at several times throughout the year. Tickets are $10 for general admission, and $5 for students and seniors. The tour begins at noon at the Parry Street entrance gate adjacent to the DART stop. Seats are limited – reserve your seat in advance. NOTE: The duration of the tour ranges from 1.5 to 2 hours. There is some walking (1/4 of a mile or less) to allow participants to get up close to some of the artwork. Please note any mobility challenges at the time of registration so that the tour route can be adjusted to accommodate all guests.

    Source and tickets: https://www.aiadallas.org/event/fair-park-tram-tour-12162026/

  • Financial Readiness & Bonding: A Two-Part Construction Workshop Series

    Financial Readiness & Bonding: A Two-Part Construction Workshop Series

    Join two workshops on bonding, financial readiness, and funding to help small construction firms compete for City of Austin contracts. Build your financial foundation. Understand bonding. Prepare for public-sector contracting opportunities. JE Dunn-Turner Joint Venture, the Construction Manager at Risk for the Austin Convention Center Redevelopment Project , in partnership with the City of Austin Small and Minority Business Resources Department , invites small construction firms to a two-part Financial Readiness and Bonding Technical Assistance Workshop Series. Learn from local industry experts as they share practical guidance on obtaining surety bonds and strengthening the financial capacity needed to compete for—and successfully perform on—public-sector construction projects. Wednesday, December 16, 2026 1:30–3:30 p.m. CST Topics include: Following each workshop, join the presenters for a networking session to ask questions, discuss your firm’s needs one-on-one, and exchange contact information. Small construction firms interested in pursuing City of Austin contracting opportunities, including those associated with the Austin Convention Center Redevelopment Project. In-person space is limited to two representatives per firm . Virtually: A virtual attendance option is available. Please select the “General Admission – Virtual Ticket” when registering. Access information will be provided to registered participants before each workshop. Take the next step toward strengthening your firm’s financial readiness—register to join us!

    Source and tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/financial-readiness-bonding-a-two-part-construction-workshop-series-tickets-2003776544585

  • Real Estate Watch Party: Tech Stack for Top Producers

    Real Estate Watch Party: Tech Stack for Top Producers

    Join us at Pilgrim Mortgage for the final Real Estate Watch Party of the series, featuring REAL’s Tech Stack for Top Producers class. Join us at Pilgrim Mortgage for the final Real Estate Watch Party of the series, featuring REAL’s Tech Stack for Top Producers class. This session will explore the tools, apps, and systems top-producing agents use to work more efficiently, stay organized, generate leads, improve client communication, and grow their businesses. We’ll watch the class together, discuss key takeaways, and share practical ideas you can apply to your own real estate business. Come ready to learn, connect, and discover tools and systems that can help you spend less time managing your business and more time growing it.

    Source and tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/real-estate-watch-party-tech-stack-for-top-producers-tickets-1998118040848

  • Angel Investing 101

    Angel Investing 101

    In a world where only the very wealthy, well connected, and major institutions have access to premium investment opportunities, which have created massive wealth for a small portion of the population, the Innovation Center for Urban Entrepreneurship team believes the key to closing income and wealth gaps globally is to democratize access to opportunities across the investment ecosystem. Join the Innovation Center for Urban Entrepreneurship team for an evening of learning, discussion and possibilities as we explore the basics of angel investing and the role it plays in bringing new products and services to market and the impact it has on wealth and job creation.. At this event, you’ll learn the key components to successfully navigate the critical-path of investing in private, early-stage companies. This session is ideal for the following investment related stakeholders: Prospective Angel Investors who want to learn more about the world of Angel Investing Investment Advisors (RIA/FA) who are looking for alternative investments for their clients Entrepreneurs who want to learn more about what Angels are looking for in their deals Entrepreneurs who want to meet/network with Angel Investors Ion District Investor Activation Program : The Houston Ion District Investor Activation Program along with Urban Capital Network is helping build an equitable climatetech industry capable of rapid deployment by addressing a fundamental challenge: the region’s lack of funding for early-stage climatetech startups, and especially for those led by underrepresented founders. This program from Greentown Labs and the Ion brings early-stage investors from Greater Houston—a region playing a pivotal role in the energy transition—into the fold, offering education on climatetech investing, channeling a pool of capital to young startups, and catalyzing a thriving climatetech investment ecosystem that prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion. If you would like to join the program, please fill out this form , and…

    Source and tickets: https://iondistrict.com/event/angel-investing-101-13/

  • Financial Essentials Workshop: Bulletproofing Your Business Finances

    Financial Essentials Workshop: Bulletproofing Your Business Finances

    Build a resilient financial foundation that protects your cash flow and accelerates growth. Learn the essential internal controls and optimization strategies needed to protect and scale your operations. This session provides an insider’s look at enterprise-level financial planning adapted for everyday business owners. You will gain the clarity needed to streamline processes, separate assets, and strategically position your company for long-term success. Event Details: Presenter Bio: Jason is a Fractional CFO, where he serves as a trusted advisor to entrepreneurs and business owners throughout the United States. With a career rooted in deep financial expertise and a focus on Startups/Small Business, Jason goes beyond traditional accounting to provide the strategic insights today’s business leaders need to scale effectively.

    Source and tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/financial-essentials-workshop-bulletproofing-your-business-finances-tickets-2004040155051