South Texas Women's Business Center: Calendar of Events


Services About STWBC Calendar of Events Staff FAQ Success Stories Resources


The South Texas Women's Business Center is committed to the success of small businesses, and often hosts and participates in special workshops or seminars that provide the type of information and guidance that so many small business owners want. Check here on an ongoing basis for the upcoming events that might be beneficial for you and your business. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Iris Duran, 100 W. Houston, Ste. 1900 210.207.0112.

Upcoming Events
10/23/2008	STWBC Class Financing your Small Business Business is steady, you have your clientele and you overcame your first years in business. Now what? Learn how to finance your business through several programs to keep expanding and to take the next big step. Register Here Class is limited to first 20 students Cost: A donation of $10, or any amount, is greatly appreciated so that the Women's Center can continue quality programming and training at a minimal cost. Thursday, October 23 11:30AM-1:30 PM Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior EDD Training Room Frost Bank Tower 100 W. Houston Street, Suite 1900 *Classes are non-refundable, however, can be rescheduled in some cases.
10/28/2008	STWBC Class Basic Human Resource Laws for Small Business Employees are essential in running a successful business. It's hard to find good help and even harder to keep them. This course offers information on Human Resource laws that ensure the proper protection for your business , your employees and their benefits. Register Here Class is limited to first 20 students Cost: A donation of $10 is greatly appreciated to continue offering our services to the community Tuesday October 28 5:30 - 7:30 PM Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior Frost Bank Tower 100 W. Houston Street, Suite 1900 *Classes are non-refundable, however, can be rescheduled in some cases.
11/1/2008	COSA Event District 1 Business Summit Hosted by Councilwoman Mary Alice Cisneros Topics Include: •Starting Your Business the Right Way; •Strategic Marketing & Opening Contracting Doors •How to Obtain a Business Loan Come here from experts on how to maintain and expand your business. Register Here San Antonio College: Loftin Student Center 1300 San Pedro Ave, 78212 Saturday November 1, 2008 9:00 AM- 11:30 AM
11/5/2008	STWBC Workshop Mentoring, STWBC Style Meet experts in 5 fields and learn from their experiences - the good and the bad. Bring your questions and experiences as well to share with your colleagues Roundtables Led by: small business owners in retail, construction, engineering, restaurant and beauty industries. Health tips provided as Well. Wednesday, November 05, 2008 Brown Bag Lunch Welcome 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM, Program Central Public Library, 600 Soledad Register Here
11/8/2008	STWBC course Business Plan Basics Turbo A Business Plan should be your guidebook to running a successful business. Whether starting your business or striving to reach the next phase, you must conduct research to better know your product and target market. Find out about the key elements in a proper business plan and what loan officers look for. Learn how to calculate projections and create balance sheets. This intensive half day class will teach to how to accumulate proper data to assist you in creating a solid business plan. Register Here Class is limited to first 20 students Cost: A donation of $10 is greatly appreciated to continue offering our services to the community SATURDAY, Nov 08 9 AM-12 PM Training Room 100 W. Houston, Ste 1900, 78205 *Classes are non-refundable, however, can be rescheduled in some cases.
11/13/2008	STWBC Class Principles of Accounting Learn the basic principles and underlying concepts of accounting. This course provides essential tools on how accounting can be used to improve the quality and success of your business. Register Here Class is limited to first 20 students Cost: A donation of $10 is greatly appreciated to continue offering our services to the community Thursday, November 13 11 AM - 1 PM Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior Frost Bank Tower Training Room 100 W. Houston, Ste 1900, 78205 *Classes are non-refundable, however, can be rescheduled in some cases.
11/20/2008	Platicas Lunch Series Wellness for the Holidays The Holidays are stressful and your job is hectic. How do you make the season go by without a snag? A Wellness Seminar Focused on: Relaxation and exercise for busy professionals, wellness tips and mental health. Small Businesses will also have tables on display for holiday shopping Thursday, November 20, 2008 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM, Lunch and Program Central Public Library, 600 Soledad $10 Advanced Registration/$15 Door Registration No refunds Register Here
11/25/2008	STWBC Class Foundations of Starting a Business Is owning a business right for you? Find out what it takes to successfully start and run your business. Learn the steps you must follow and who you must meet before opening the doors. Register Here Cost: A donation of $10 is greatly appreciated to continue offering our services to the community Tuesday, November 25 11:30 AM-1 PM Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior* Frost Bank Building 100 W. Houston, 78205 EDD Training Room, 19th Floor
12/9/2008	STWBC Class Basic Human Resource Laws for Small Business Employees are essential in running a successful business. It's hard to find good help and even harder to keep them. This course offers information on Human Resource laws that ensure the proper protection for your business , your employees and their benefits. Register Here Class is limited to first 20 students Cost: A donation of $10 is greatly appreciated to continue offering our services to the community Tuesday December 09 9:30-11:30 AM Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior Frost Bank Tower 100 W. Houston Street, Suite 1900 *Classes are non-refundable, however, can be rescheduled in some cases.
12/13/2008	STWBC course Principles of Accounting Learn the basic principles and underlying concepts of accounting. This course provides essential tools on how accounting can be used to improve the quality and success of your business. Register Here Class is limited to first 20 students Cost: A donation of $10 is greatly appreciated to continue offering our services to the community Saturday, December 13 9 AM - 11 AM Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior Frost Bank Tower Training Room 100 W. Houston, Ste 1900, 78205 *Classes are non-refundable, however, can be rescheduled in some cases.
12/16/2008	STWBC Class Effective Marketing and Public Relations Marketing and public relations are essential tools in creating a successful and vibrant business. In addition to advertising, most well-executed marketing plans include one or more of the following public relations tools: press releases, media interviews, editorials, seminars, workshops, public speaking engagements, and special events. Small business owners are invited to learn more about effective promotion through this informational and helpful course. Register Here Class is limited to first 20 students Cost: A donation of $10 is greatly appreciated to continue offering our services to the community Tuesday December 16 5:30-7:30 PM Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior Frost Bank Tower Training Room 100 W. Houston, Ste 1900, 78205

Recent Events
10/10/2008	STWBC Class Business Plan Basics Turbo A Business Plan should be your guidebook to running a successful business. Whether starting your business or striving to reach the next phase, you must conduct research to better know your product and target market. Find out about the key elements in a proper business plan and what loan officers look for. Learn how to calculate projections and create balance sheets. This intensive half day class will teach to how to accumulate proper data to assist you in creating a solid business plan. Register Here Class is limited to first 20 students Cost: A donation of $10 is greatly appreciated to continue offering our services to the community Friday, Oct 10 11 AM-1 PM Training Room 100 W. Houston, Ste 1900, 78205 *Classes are non-refundable, however, can be rescheduled in some cases.
10/7/2008	STWBC Class Foundations of Starting a Business Is owning a business right for you? Find out what it takes to successfully start and run your business. Learn the steps you must follow and who you must meet before opening the doors. Register Here Cost: A donation of $10 is greatly appreciated to continue offering our services to the community Tuesday, October 7 9 AM-11 AM Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior* Frost Bank Building 100 W. Houston, 78205 EDD Training Room, 19th Floor
9/30/2008	STWBC course Principles of Accounting Learn the basic principles and underlying concepts of accounting. This course provides essential tools on how accounting can be used to improve the quality and success of your business. Register Here Class is limited to first 20 students Cost: A donation of $10 is greatly appreciated to continue offering our services to the community Tuesday, September 30 9 AM- 11 AM Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior Frost Bank Tower Training Room 100 W. Houston, Ste 1900, 78205 *Classes are non-refundable, however, can be rescheduled in some cases.
9/25/2008	STWBC course The Complete Web Package: What to Know Before Starting a Website Features: An intensive course on everything you need to consider before starting your website: The Fundementals of Web-Design, E-Commerce and E-Marketing Register Here Class is limited to first 20 students Cost: A donation of $10 is greatly appreciated to continue offering our services to the community Thursday, September 25 9 AM-12 PM Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior Frost Bank Tower Training Room 100 W. Houston, Ste 1900, 78205 *Classes are non-refundable, however, can be rescheduled in some cases.
9/23/2008	STWBC course Effective Marketing and Public Relations Marketing and public relations are essential tools in creating a successful and vibrant business. In addition to advertising, most well-executed marketing plans include one or more of the following public relations tools: press releases, media interviews, editorials, seminars, workshops, public speaking engagements, and special events. Small business owners are invited to learn more about effective promotion through this informational and helpful course. Register Here Class is limited to first 20 students Cost: A donation of $10 is greatly appreciated to continue offering our services to the community Tuesday September 23 5:30-7:30 PM Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior Frost Bank Tower Training Room 100 W. Houston, Ste 1900, 78205
9/18/2008	September Tough Times? Smart Business! How to Plan during Economic Hardships How can you keep business afloat during slow economic times? Hear firsthand knowledge from a business consultant about how businesses have managed to stay open and keep the money coming. Guest Speaker: Gloria Andrade Merrell, President of Andrade Business Consultants, LLC Thursday, September 18, 2008 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM, Lunch and Program Central Public Library, 600 Soledad $10 Advanced Registration/$15 Door Registration No refunds Register Here
9/16/2008	PTAC/ STWBC Workshop Market Plans, Resumes and Government Contracts A Marketing and PR workshop sponsored by Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) and the South Texas Women's Business Center. This workshop will help you start a marketing plan, help you assemble a resume, brochure, or a business card with key words to strengthen your business, and link you to professionals who know what it takes to close a deal. The expertise of both organizations will help you reach new clients, nurture current ones, and reach for contracts, both public and private. Be ready to roll your sleeves up and get to work! We will have laptops on hand to create your documents as well. Registration Closed Class is limited to first 20 students Cost: Complimentary Tuesday, September 16 9 AM -10:30 AM Cliff Morton Business Development Center 1901 S. alamo Training Room A Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior
9/13/2008	STWBC course Business Plan Basics Turbo A Business Plan should be your guidebook to running a successful business. Whether starting your business or striving to reach the next phase, you must conduct research to better know your product and target market. Find out about the key elements in a proper business plan and what loan officers look for. Learn how to calculate projections and create balance sheets. This intensive half day class will teach to how to accumulate proper data to assist you in creating a solid business plan. Register Here Class is limited to first 20 students Cost: A donation of $10 is greatly appreciated to continue offering our services to the community Saturday, September 13 9 AM-12 PM Training Room 100 W. Houston, Ste 1900, 78205 *Classes are non-refundable, however, can be rescheduled in some cases.
9/9/2008	STWBC course Basic Human Resource Laws for Small Business Employees are essential in running a successful business. It's hard to find good help and even harder to keep them. This course offers information on Human Resource laws that ensure the proper protection for your business , your employees and their benefits. Register Here Class is limited to first 20 students Cost: A donation of $10 is greatly appreciated to continue offering our services to the community Tuesday Sept 9 9:30-11:30 AM Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior Frost Bank Tower 100 W. Houston Street, Suite 1900 *Classes are non-refundable, however, can be rescheduled in some cases.
9/2/2008	STWBC course Foundations of Starting a Business Is owning a business right for you? Find out what it takes to successfully start and run your business. Learn the steps you must follow and who you must meet before opening the doors. Register Here Cost: A donation of $10 is greatly appreciated to continue offering our services to the community Tuesday, September 2 5:30- 7:30 PM Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior* Frost Bank Building 100 W. Houston, 78205 EDD Training Room, 19th Floor
8/26/2008	STWBC course Principles of Accounting Learn the basic principles and underlying concepts of accounting. This course provides essential tools on how accounting can be used to improve the quality and success of your business. Register Here Class is limited to first 20 students Cost: A donation of $10 is greatly appreciated to continue offering our services to the community Tuesday, August 26 5:30- 7:30 PM Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior Frost Bank Tower Training Room 100 W. Houston, Ste 1900, 78205 *Classes are non-refundable, however, can be rescheduled in some cases.
8/19/2008	STWBC course Effective Marketing and Public Relations Marketing and public relations are essential tools in creating a successful and vibrant business. In addition to advertising, most well-executed marketing plans include one or more of the following public relations tools: press releases, media interviews, editorials, seminars, workshops, public speaking engagements, and special events. Small business owners are invited to learn more about effective promotion through this informational and helpful course. Register Here Class is limited to first 20 students Cost: A donation of $10 is greatly appreciated to continue offering our services to the community Tuesday August 19 11 AM -1 PM Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior Frost Bank Tower Training Room 100 W. Houston, Ste 1900, 78205 *Classes are non-refundable, however, can be rescheduled in some cases.

Top