lists business events on a space-available basis. Send a description of the event, date, time, address, cost and phone number to: Pratt Robinson, Business Calendar, e-mail to [email protected] ,and will send you an advertising rate list to reach 15,000 Houstonians who are looking for interesting and helpful events to enrich the MIND, BODY, & SOUL. When you call on a new client or networking at an event your business card should leave a lasting impression with that person. First impressions can make or break a business. Make sure your business cards represent you well. Call today and make a great impact with your next client. 281-384-4366 and ask for Pratt Robinson. Make a Great Impression with your next set of business cards This week calendar of events Tuesday, August 30, 2011 Straight Talk with ConocoPhillips Aug 30, 2011 04:00 PM EDT - Aug 30, 2011 05:00 PM EDT HMSDC Conference Room Three Riverway #555 Houston, Texas 77056 Texas Sales and Use Tax: 9-11:30 a.m., UH SBDC, 2302 Fannin, Suite 200. Cost: $19. Registration: www.sbdc.uh.edu . Energy Seminar: Hosted by the Houston CPA Society, a chapter of the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., J.W. Marriott Hotel, 5150 Westheimer. Program: Accounting and finance issues facing the oil and gas industry. Speakers: Andrew Roberts, executive vice president-finance, Shell Trading, luncheon keynote; Larry Dickerson, president and CEO of Diamond Offshore Drilling, and various others. Cost: $200-$275. Registration: www.houstoncpa.org or 713- 622-7733. The After Hours Network: 6-8 p.m., Little Napoli Italian Cuisine, 6445 Westheimer. Speaker: Martin Lindenberg, CEO, Waverly Consulting Group, and founding chairman and director, Houston Technology Center. Topic: Houston Technology Center, named by Forbes as "One of the 10 Technology Incubators Changing the World." Cost: $15. Information: www.afterhoursnetwork.com . Decorating and Organizing Workshop: 1-2:30 p.m., Kingwood Library, 4400 Bens View Lane. Speakers: Leslie Sarmiento, Decorating Den Interiors, and Ellen Delap, Professional-Organizer.com. Topic: Transition into Fall: Decluttering and Design Workshop. Cost: Free. Reservations: www.MyEventCafe.com. Information: Leslie Sarmiento, 281-686-9293 or [email protected] . Women in Energy Westside Luncheon: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Westlake Club, 570 Westlake Park Blvd. Speaker: Balvy Bhogal, manager- strategic planning and alignment, Citgo. Topic: The Future Looks Bright for U.S. Oil and Gas. Cost: $30-$65. Online: www.wenhouston.org Wednesday, August 31, 2011 Women's Business Financial Forum Need Money for your Business, but confused on how to get it?? Come meet with the TOP Experts on Business Financing Find Out: Top 5 Ways to get money for your Business Is there Grant Money available and How to get it? What is a Micro-Loan, how to get one, and how much can you get? Are banks really lending, and what is the process? How do you prepare your company to receive a loan? Panel Experts: Wells Fargo Small Business Administration Score Accion Texas H360 Capital 9-10 am Networking and Lite Breakfast 10-12pm Open Panel Discussion Sponsor: Wells Fargo, SBA Houston, Score Houston, Accion Texas, H360 Capital, Women CEO Project When: 2011-08-31, 9a.m. - 12p.m. Location: Hotel Derek 2525 West Loop S Houston, Texas 77027 Cost: $5 for Women CEO Members, $10 for non-members To Register: Click here for more information or call Kristi L. Jackson at (832) 303- 1475 or e-mail us EXPO Preparation Seminar Aug 31, 2011 04:00 PM EDT - Aug 31, 2011 05:00 PM EDT HMSDC Conference Room Three Riverway #555 Houston, Texas 77056 HOUSTON SHAKERS AND STIRRERS - Business Networking Mixer Make quality business connections and mingle with top professionals. * Enjoy complimentary nibbles and great happy hour drink specials! Cash bar. * The next day we'll email you the list of confirmed attendees to help you follow up with your new contacts. * Only those who sign up in advance online will receive the list of attendees. * This event is for all professionals seeking new business and opportunities! BOOK NOW AT: http://www.networkingforprofessionals.com/basket.php?event=SSH Online in advance: Members $10, Non-members $15. At the door: $20 everyone. Cash only at the door When: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 6p.m. - 8p.m. Where: 1127 Eldridge Pkwy Ste. 600 Houston, TX 77077 (1 Block South of Memorial on Eldridge) Lone Star Networking Group: Meeting: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., The Egg & I, 4938 Beechnut. Topic: How to create a financial backup plan. Cost: Free. Contact: Susan Kherkher, 713-725-9732. Services Cooperative Association: Houston CrossRoads business building breakfast. 7:15-8:30 a.m., H.E.S.S. Club, 5430 Westheimer. Cost $22. Information: 713-932-7495, ext. 48. Online: www.servicesca.org /crossroads.htm . Thursday, September 1, 2011 NASA/JSC Introduction to Entrepreneurship Learn what it takes to run your business. Planning the details of your company's road map to success is arguably one of the hardest tasks you will ever undertake, and the most critical to the successful launch and growth of your venture. Let our experts share their knowledge with you! Agenda includes: Introduction to Entrepreneurship Basic Business Development Selecting the Proper Business Structure & Form of Ownership Marketing Analysis: Analyze Competition, Define Target Market Financial Assumptions and Projections Sponsor: Houston Technology Center & Gulf Coast Regional Center of Innovation and Commercialization When: 2011-09-01, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Location: Johnson Space Center Gilruth Center Cost: $50 registration closes August 29 To Register: Click here for more information or call Melissa Fritsche at 713-658-1750 or e-mail us NASA/JSC Introduction to Entrepreneurship September 1 JSC Gilruth Center Learn what it takes to run your business. Planning the details of your company's roadmap to success is arguably one of the hardest tasks you will ever undertake, and the most critical to the successful launch and growth of your venture. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. $50 Registration (Registration closes Aug. 29) IN THE NEWS Behind Apple's products is longtime designer Ive 08/26/2011 Woodlands a haven for Mexican entrepreneurs A cadre of business people caters to the growing population of Mexican entrepreneurs relocating to The Woodlands. Small-business Q&A: A patently good event for inventors There's a free event coming up Aug. 10 that you should attend if you're able. Earn $100 or $70 for you and $70 for your teen in learning to eat healthy and lose weight Research Studies Researchers at the Children’s Nutrition Research Center at the Baylor College of Medicine are recruiting 12-17 year old youth to take part in an 8-session internet program on healthy eating and physical activity. Gain access to a website from your own home! Watch Maria, Darius, Kyle and Lynn show you how to make healthy food choices and be physically active! Fill out online questionnaires and Receive up to $100! FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL OR EMAIL: Mamie at 713-798-0501, [email protected] Mark Jackson, Jamie Foxx Linked to Alleged Drug Kingpin New Golden State Warriors coach Mark Jackson, actor Jamie Foxx and an assortment of other celebs are reportedly associated with a man recently arrested in a five-state Drug Enforcement Agency sting of an international drug cartel, Star magazine reports. Apple's Jobs steps down, says can no longer serve Cook takes over immediately; Jobs, 56, to stay on as chairman Click here to learn more… Advice for baby boomers who want to start businesses Make those reservations now for Houston Restaurant Weeks Houston Restaurant Weeks kicks off Monday, Aug. 1, and it’s your chance to try some of the city’s finest restaurants in a wallet-friendly way. Houston Restaurants Weeks runs through Aug. 31, and a portion of the meal’s cost are donated to the Houston Food Bank . Last year’s event, chaired by TV personality Cleverley Stone, raised $585,000 for the food bank, the largest source of food for hunger relief charities in southeast Texas.
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HBBIN lists business events on a space-available basis. Send a description of the event, date, time, address, cost and phone number to: Pratt Robinson, Business Calendar, e-mail to [email protected] ,and will send you an advertising rate list to reach 15,000 Houstonians who are looking for interesting and helpful events to enrich the MIND, BODY, & SOUL.
When you call on a new client or networking at an event your business card should leave a lasting impression
with that person. First impressions can make or break a business. Make sure your business cards represent you
well. Call today and make a great impact with your next client. 281-384-4366 and ask for Pratt Robinson.
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This week calendar of events
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Straight Talk with ConocoPhillips Aug 30, 2011 04:00 PM EDT - Aug 30, 2011 05:00 PM EDT HMSDC Conference Room Three Riverway #555 Houston, Texas 77056
Texas Sales and Use Tax: 9-11:30 a.m., UH SBDC, �2302 Fannin, Suite 200. Cost: $19. Registration: www.sbdc.uh.edu .
Energy Seminar: Hosted by the Houston CPA Society, a chapter of the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., J.W. Marriott Hotel, 5150 Westheimer. Program: Accounting and finance issues facing the oil and gas industry. Speakers: Andrew Roberts, executive vice president-finance, Shell Trading, luncheon keynote; Larry Dickerson, president and CEO of Diamond Offshore Drilling, and various others. Cost: $200-$275. Registration: www.houstoncpa.org or 713-622-7733.
The After Hours Network: 6-8 p.m., Little Napoli Italian Cuisine, 6445 Westheimer. Speaker: Martin Lindenberg, CEO, Waverly Consulting Group, and founding chairman and director, Houston Technology Center. Topic: Houston Technology Center, named by Forbes as "One of the 10 Technology Incubators Changing the World." Cost: $15. Information: www.afterhoursnetwork.com .
Decorating and Organizing Workshop: 1-2:30 p.m., Kingwood Library, 4400 � Bens View Lane. Speakers: Leslie Sarmiento, Decorating Den Interiors, and Ellen Delap, Professional-Organizer.com. Topic: Transition into Fall: Decluttering and Design Workshop. Cost: Free. Reservations: www.MyEventCafe.com. Information: Leslie Sarmiento, 281-686-9293 or [email protected] .
Women in Energy Westside Luncheon: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Westlake Club, 570 Westlake Park Blvd. Speaker: Balvy Bhogal, manager-strategic planning and alignment, Citgo. Topic: The Future Looks Bright for U.S. Oil and Gas. Cost: $30-$65. Online: www.wenhouston.org
Wednesday, August 31, 2011 Women's Business Financial Forum Need Money for your Business, but confused on how to get it?? Come meet with the TOP Experts on Business Financing Find Out: Top 5 Ways to get money for your Business Is there Grant Money available and How to get it? What is a Micro-Loan, how to get one, and how much can you get? Are banks really lending, and what is the process? How do you prepare your company to receive a loan? Panel Experts: Wells Fargo Small Business Administration Score Accion Texas H360 Capital 9-10 am Networking and Lite Breakfast 10-12pm Open Panel Discussion Sponsor: Wells Fargo, SBA Houston, Score Houston, Accion Texas, H360 Capital, Women CEO Project When: 2011-08-31, 9a.m. - 12p.m. Location: Hotel Derek 2525 West Loop S Houston, Texas 77027 Cost: $5 for Women CEO Members, $10 for non-members To Register: Click here for more information or call Kristi L. Jackson at (832) 303- 1475 or e-mail us
EXPO Preparation Seminar Aug 31, 2011 04:00 PM EDT - Aug 31, 2011 05:00 PM EDT HMSDC Conference Room Three Riverway #555 Houston, Texas 77056
HOUSTON SHAKERS AND STIRRERS - Business Networking Mixer
Make quality business connections and mingle with top professionals. * Enjoy complimentary nibbles and great happy hour drink specials! Cash bar. * The next day we'll email you the list of confirmed attendees to
help you follow up with your new contacts. * Only those who sign up in advance online will receive the list of attendees. * This event is for all professionals seeking new business and opportunities! BOOK NOW AT: http://www.networkingforprofessionals.com/basket.php?event=SSH
Online in advance: Members $10, Non-members $15. At the door: $20 everyone. Cash only at the door
When: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 6p.m. - 8p.m.
Where: 1127 Eldridge Pkwy Ste. 600 Houston, TX 77077 (1 Block South of Memorial on Eldridge)
Lone Star Networking Group: Meeting: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., The Egg & I, 4938 Beechnut. Topic: How to create a financial backup plan. Cost: Free. Contact: Susan Kherkher, 713-725-9732.
Services Cooperative Association: Houston CrossRoads business building breakfast. 7:15-8:30 a.m., H.E.S.S. Club, 5430 Westheimer. Cost $22. Information: 713-932-7495, ext. 48. Online: www.servicesca.org /crossroads.htm .
Thursday, September 1, 2011
NASA/JSC Introduction to Entrepreneurship Learn what it takes to run your business. Planning the details of your company's road map to success is arguably one of the hardest tasks you will ever undertake, and the most critical to the successful launch and growth of your venture. Let our experts share their knowledge with you! Agenda includes: Introduction to Entrepreneurship Basic Business Development Selecting the Proper Business Structure & Form of Ownership Marketing Analysis: Analyze Competition, Define Target Market Financial Assumptions and Projections Sponsor: Houston Technology Center & Gulf Coast Regional Center of Innovation and Commercialization When: 2011-09-01, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Location: Johnson Space Center Gilruth Center Cost: $50 registration closes August 29 To Register: Click here for more information or call Melissa Fritsche at 713-658-1750 or e-mail us NASA/JSC Introduction to Entrepreneurship September 1 JSC Gilruth Center Learn what it takes to run your business. Planning the details of your company's roadmap to success is arguably one of the hardest tasks you will ever undertake, and the most critical to the successful launch and growth of your venture. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. $50 Registration (Registration closes Aug. 29)
IN THE NEWS Behind Apple's products is longtime designer Ive 08/26/2011
Woodlands a haven for Mexican entrepreneurs A cadre of business people caters to the growing population of Mexican entrepreneurs relocating to The Woodlands.
Small-business Q&A: A patently good event for inventors
There's a free event coming up Aug. 10 that you should attend if you're able.
Earn $100 or $70 for you and $70 for your teen in learning to eat healthy and lose weight Research Studies Researchers at the Children’s Nutrition Research Center at the Baylor College of Medicine are recruiting 12-17 year old youth to take part in an 8-session internet program on healthy eating and physical activity. Gain access to a website from your own home! Watch Maria, Darius, Kyle and Lynn show you how to make healthy food choices and be physically active! Fill out online questionnaires and Receive up to $100! FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL OR EMAIL: Mamie at 713-798-0501, [email protected] Mark Jackson, Jamie Foxx Linked to Alleged Drug Kingpin New Golden State Warriors coach Mark Jackson, actor Jamie Foxx and an assortment of other celebs are reportedly associated with a man recently arrested in a five-state Drug Enforcement Agency sting of an international drug cartel, Star magazine reports. Apple's Jobs steps down, says can no longer serve Cook takes over immediately; Jobs, 56, to stay on as chairman Click here to learn more…
Advice for baby boomers who want to start businesses
Make those reservations now for Houston Restaurant Weeks Houston Restaurant Weeks kicks off Monday, Aug. 1, and it’s your chance to try some of the city’s finest restaurants in a wallet-friendly way. Houston Restaurants Weeks runs through Aug. 31, and a portion of the meal’s cost are donated to the Houston Food Bank. Last year’s event, chaired by TV personality Cleverley Stone, raised $585,000 for the food bank, the largest source of food for hunger relief charities in southeast Texas.
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