Date: Thursday, July 22
Time: 10:00 – 1:00 Orientation / Networking / Luncheon
Member Reservations: $35 prior to Mon, 7/19/10 @ 2:00 p.m.
Guest Reservations: $45 prior to Mon, 7/19/10 @ 2:00 p.m.
(add $10 to rate after 2:00 on Monday, July 19, 2010)
Location: The Briar Club – 2603 Timmons Lane Houston, TX 77027 MAP
RSVP: Make your reservations now!
NAWBO Houston is excited to have Minerva Perez of Latina Voices: Smart Talk as our guest speaker this month. Minerva is an Emmy nominated broadcast journalist and former News Anchor in Houston, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Dallas and San Antonio. She is a community leader who’s been recognized through the years with countless journalism, service and community awards.
In addition to being NAWBO Houston’s guest speaker this month, Minerva will take on the responsibility of swearing in the 2010-2011 Board of Directors.
This is a luncheon you don’t want to miss. Be there to hear how Minerva used strategic alliances to help make her new business ventures a success, cheer as we sign MOUs with three of our Strategic Alliance Partners and welcome the new Board of Directors.
These Strategic Alliances offer additional NAWBO Houston Member Benefits! This month we recognize:
1. The Women’s Resource (TWR) – Did you know…
TWR annually provides free personal finance classes to over 3,000 adults and teens; implements Project LEAD- a program for high risk 9th and 10th grade girls; and supports research that focuses on issues critical to women, girls and families.
2. UH Small Business Development Center (UH SBDC) – Did you know…
At UH SBDC you can attend practical affordable business workshops. UH SBDC Consultants help you evaluate business ideas, research your target market or industry, prepare marketing strategies, determine financing needs, put together a loan proposal and create an actionable business plan..all for FREE. You can even rent conference rooms and classrooms for your next event!
UH SBDC representatives will be attending to answer questions.
3. Texas Business Alliance – (TBA) is our newest strategic alliance – Did you know…
TBA’s mission is to equip minority and women-owned businesses to be qualified suppliers ready to compete for public, private and international opportunities, through progressive development and specialized training.
TBA’s One Woman Conference is scheduled for August 6-7 and as a benefit of our new strategic alliance, NAWBO Houston Members attend at member prices!
So join us and get connected to our strategic alliances, meet new members and take advantage of all the NAWBO Houston member benefits to grow your business! Don’t miss out, Click Here to Register.
