“Working Texas Style – for Southeast Texas ”
Kenneth “Mick” Normington, TWC LMCI Business Specialist
Mick will provide an overview of the Texas economy which
will focus on Southeast unemployment analysis, industry
employment data, including job opportunities. He will also
highlight trends in college majors, skills demands, and the
age of workers.
"It Takes a Village" To Land a Prospect: The Process of Project Placement! - Vicki Horton, SC & H Group
A leading site selection consultant shares insights into the site selection process and what communities can and should do to compete. The session is especially focused on broadening the perspective of city and county leaders and those interested in economic development success.
Today's Leader! Are You Prepared? (Part I) - Bessie Chisum, Leadership Southeast Texas and Dennis Isaacs, Past Chair & Board of Governors of Leadership Southeast Texas
Mrs. Chisum, executive director of Leadership Southeast Texas and Dennis Isaacs, past chair & board of governors of Leadership Southeast Texas have dedicated years of service to developing leaders throughout Southeast Texas. Their dynamic, fast paced presentation style will be sure to leave you ready to step up and take on the role of leader.
Social Media for Your #Business - Rebekah Maxwell, ReStep Marketing
So you set up a Facebook page for your business but what now? Learn how to develop engaging content and tell your business story through social media. In this session we will focus on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, with some tips on using Instagram and Pinterest..
Creating "Raving Fan" Customer Service - Kent Hutchison, C.J. Baxter Group. LLC
It does not matter if it is a small retail shop, local manufacturing facility, medical office or credit union, success comes to those, only those, who are obsessed with looking after customers. Join us as we look at this important, complex subject, peeled back to a set of fundamental truths in a simple, understandable, and enjoyable format.
Safeguarding Your Business Treasures - Rex Steele, Port Arthur Small Business Development Center
The "treasures" of your business include both tangible and intangible property. This session is designed for growing businesses that have intangible assets such as copyrights, patents, licenses, etc. You will learn the steps to protect these vital intangibles and the advantages/benefits they serve their company.
Today's Leader! Are You Prepared? (Part II) - Bessie Chisum, Leadership Southeast Texas and Dennis Isaacs, Past Chair & Board of Governors of Leadership Southeast Texas
Part two - Mrs. Chisum and Dennis Isaacs, continue their dynamic, fast paced presentation style that will be sure to leave you ready to step up and take on the role of leader.
Marketing? Advertising ? Where Do I Start ? - Kent Houp, Cornerstone Advertising & Design
Today there are so many advertising options for businesses. Which
options do you choose for your business marketing plan? Marketing
is more than TV commercials or a Facebook page. Find out what you
need to make a marketing plan and execute it for results.
Media Relations 101 - Shelly Vitanza, Southeast Texas Events Book
Press release after press release goes unpublished. The media
never seems to cover your event. Securing media coverage for your
organization and your event is time consuming and a bit frustrating
when it doesn’t render results. In this session, Shelly Vitanza will
enlighten you on the pet peeves and preferred methods used to get
the media’s attention.
How to "Do Business" With the Government - Conrad Cooper, Port Arthur Small Business Development Center
Do not ignore the largest customer that will purchase your products and/or services. In 2012, The State of Texas alone awarded over 86,000 contracts for a total of over $590 million. Government contracts consists of Federal, State, and Local jurisdictions. This class will give you pointers on how to qualify and bid on these lucrative contracts. Attendees will also learn of resources available for further assistance.
Tune Up Your Team - Chris Partin, Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas
This session discusses the constant battle
everyone experiences when attempting to motivate employees. It gives a few
simple examples of methods that can be utilized to help transform management
and employees into "Go Getters" so you and your customers become
raving fans.
#InsertBusinessHere - Rebekah Maxwell, ReStep Marketing
This session will focus social media and how to leverage these platforms for your business. You will learn more about hashtags, apps you should be using, and what is trending in social media.
How to Survive and IRS Audit - Linda Tait, Port Arthur Small Business Development Center
The most frightening letter an entrepreneur can receive is a notification of audit from the Internal Revenue Service. The art of being prepared is the key to surviving this chapter in your business life. Linda, a former revenue agent, will cover the steps necessary to ensure you get to the other side relatively unscathed. The business owner will learn the types of records to keep, the odds of being audited, and what to expect during the audit.
Send Your Sales Through The Roof - Ana Pereda, Lamar Small Business Development Center
Are you selling your product and service only in the U.S.? Then your are missing 95% of the world market. If you have a product or service that you have considered offering abroad, this workshop will help you to identify what to consider as well as action steps to take.
Speak to Engage - Rachel Slott-Dubois, M.A., Lamar University
Engaging, smart, timely presentations are necessary in the fast
moving, information age we live in. Speakers and Communicators
must be prepared with well researched, accurate and “to the point”
presentations. This session will focus on The 3 P’s of Engaging
Presentations: Your Purpose; Your Preparation; Your Presentation.
“CREDIT OR DEBIT CARD” Stolen or Compromised? - Ira Wilsker, Lamar Institute of Technology
According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, “An estimated 16.6
million people in the United States experienced at least one incident
of identity theft in 2012.” At this rate, about one in 14 of us will be
the victim of identity theft this year. We will discuss the proactive
steps we can take to harden our financial protections and reduce the
identity theft risks.
So You Want to Open a Restaurant? Now What? - Dave Mulcahy, Lamar Small Business Development Center
Restaurants are some of the most misunderstood businesses on this planet. This session will take you through some of the myths and truths of this business. Dave ran a high volume corporate eatery and will share some of his first hand knowledge of the food business.