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SUMMARY:Certified to Shine: Your Guide to Texas Rising Star Certification (HOUSTON)
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we dive deep into the Texas Rising Star Program!  Participants will walk away with an understanding of the TRS program!\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS IN PERSON IN HOUSTON\, TEXAS. \n \nJoin us for an exciting in-person event in Houston\, Texas for Certified to Shine: Your Guide to Texas Rising Star Certification\, where we will review the history of the Texas Rising Star Program. Participants will gain a thorough knowledge of measures relating to the education\, experience\, and training of all staff including directors. Participants will walk away from this session with a complete understanding of the TRS program and staff qualifications. \nThis program is a high-impact initiative that offers step-by-step guidance in completing the Texas Rising Star Certification. Childcare providers will learn how to deal with the high cost of care by accessing your current business model; identifying cost-saving strategies for your center; accessing revenue opportunities through contracts and small business loans; how to hire and retain staff; and build client loyalty and retention. \n \n**LIGHT BREAKFAST SNACKS AND LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED.** \n \nModule 1 – Introduction to Texas Rising Star/ Category 1-Director and Staff \nQualifications Training \nWe will review the history of the Texas Rising Star Program. Participants will gain a thorough knowledge of measures relating to the education\, experience\, and training of all staff including directors. Participants will walk away from this session with a complete understanding of the TRS program and staff qualifications. \n \nModule 1- Category 1- Introduction to Texas Rising Star \n1.History \n2. Directors Qualifications and Training \n3. Staff Qualifications\, Orientation and Training \nModule One Homework Assignment: Complete Facility Assessment Record Form \n \n \nModule 2 – Category 2- Teacher/Child Interactions \nWe will understand measures relating to group size\, staff-to-child ratio\, and quality of interactions between teachers and children in the classroom. We will also discuss assessments that will show progress\, regression\, sustainability in children’s social and \nemotional wellbeing as well as their knowledge\, growth\, providers\, and families can easily understand the outcomes and gain tools through these assessments to create an individualized support plan for each child in their care. \n \nModule 2 will touch on the following elements: \n1.Group Size/ Staff Ratios (Center Base Only) \n2. Warm and Responsive Style \n3. Language Facilitation and Support \n4. Play-Based Interactions and Guidance \n5.Support for Childrens Regulation \n6. Instructional Formats and Approaches to Learning \nModule Two Homework Assignment: Complete Classroom Assessment Record Form \n \n \nModule 3 – Category 3: Program Administration \nWe will look at the measures relating to education and involvement of parents and families in the program and how the program is managed. Participants will walk away with tools to create an effective family education program\, family involvement\, and have the best \npractices for program management. \nModule 3 will touch on the following elements: \n1.Family Education \n2. Family Involvement \n3. Program Management \nModule Three Homework Assignment: Complete Facility Assessment Record Form \n \n \nModule 4 – Category 4 Indoor and Outdoor Environments \nWe will discuss measures relating to the equipment\, materials\, and arrangement of the indoor and outdoor leaning environments. Engaging centers that show differentiated learning and engagement. Participants will walk away from the final module with the ability to create an indoor and outdoor space that resembles a high-quality early childhood. environment. \nModule 3 will touch on the following elements: \n1.Indoor Learning Environments \n2. Outdoor Learning Environments \n3. Ways to get manipulatives. \nModule 4 Homework Assignment: Complete Classroom Assessments \n \n \nModule 5: Access To Capital for Your Center \nWe will discuss funding programs available to grow your business \nPresentation and Module should touch on the following elements: \n1.Contracting with the State of Texas \n2. Small Business Microloans \n3. SBA 504 Loans to Purchase A Daycare \n4. Applying for a Small Business Loan \n \nModule 6: QuickBooks Online for Your Center \nWe will discuss how managing financial management helps your business succeed. Participants will walk away from this session with a keen understanding of the financial cycle and application to their company. \nModule 6 will touch on the following elements: \n1. Introduction to Financial Management \n2. Understanding the Financial Cycle in Your Business \n3. Which QuickBooks Meets Your Business Needs \n \n \nSpace is limited! REGISTER NOW! \nPLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS IN PERSON IN HOUSTON\, TEXAS. \n \nThe Certified to Shine: Your Guide to Texas Rising Star Certification program is generously funded in part by Wells Fargo.
URL:https://houston.impacthub.net/calendar/certified-to-shine-your-guide-to-texas-rising-star-certification-houston-4/
LOCATION:Boxer Property : 7322-7324 Southwest Freeway\, Southwest Freeway #7322-7324\, Houston\, TX 77074\, Houston\, TX\, 77074\, US
CATEGORIES:empower
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SUMMARY:Master Your Credit - Life Happens\, Now What?
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we demonstrate “Maintain & Sustain” strategies to use when life changes occur.\n\n\nThis presentation will demonstrate “Maintain & Sustain” strategies to use when life changes occur\, such as a temporary reduction in income or a health issue. Both of these unexpected occurrences tend to be significant obstacles that create havoc on family\, cash flow\, credit\, and savings. Our focus is to provide strategies and recommendations to help deter further deteriorating financial worthiness.
URL:https://houston.impacthub.net/calendar/master-your-credit-life-happens-now-what-4/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:empower
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SUMMARY:Angel Investing 202 Webinar - Instruments and Valuations
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to investment instruments and  company valuations\n\n\nCovers valuation across rounds (including typical cap tables)\, investment instruments (and term-sheet terms)\, and tax considerations. \n \nPlease Note: Registration closes at 5 pm on the day prior to the webinar start time. Email associate@swanimpact.org with questions. \nUpdate on 4/25/2025: To help ensure accurate attendance and continue providing a high-quality experience for all guests\, we’ve introduced a $25 ticket fee for registrations. This small fee helps us cover event costs and reduce no-shows.
URL:https://houston.impacthub.net/calendar/angel-investing-202-webinar-instruments-and-valuations/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:empower
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SUMMARY:Angel Investing 203 Webinar - Unlocking the Power of Impact Investing
DESCRIPTION:A third class for those wanting to learn about impact angel investing.\n\n\nSWAN Impact Assessment Deep Dive – Covers how SWAN assesses social or environmental impact. When you are making impact investments\, you can apply the same rigor to assess the potential for impact returns as you do to assess the potential financial returns. \n \nPlease Note: Registration closes at 5 pm on the day prior to the webinar start time. Email associate@swanimpact.org with questions. \nUpdate on 4/25/2025: To help ensure accurate attendance and continue providing a high-quality experience for all guests\, we’ve introduced a $25 ticket fee for registrations. This small fee helps us cover event costs and reduce no-shows.
URL:https://houston.impacthub.net/calendar/angel-investing-203-webinar-unlocking-the-power-of-impact-investing/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:empower
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SUMMARY:Steps for Starting a Small Business
DESCRIPTION:Spend an hour with the SBA\n\n\nThinking of starting a business? Wondering what is involved? \nLearn the important steps to turn your passion into a business venture. In this session\, we will take you through a step-by-step process of making your business legal in the state of Minnesota. Get the tools you’ll need in just one hour. \nYou will learn: \n\nFree resources available to help you start a business\nDefine your startup cost\nMaking your business legal in Minnesota the easy and simple way\nand more\n\nRegister today! \nThis event is virtual via MS TEAMS. \nQuestions? Email Maribel Mallet\,  maribel.mallet@sba.gov. \nAll SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.
URL:https://houston.impacthub.net/calendar/steps-for-starting-a-small-business/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:empower
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SUMMARY:HISPANIC BUSINESS SUMMIT | CUMBRE EMPRESARIAL HISPANA
DESCRIPTION:Every business carries a story. Join Latino entrepreneurs as we connect\, grow\, and leave our mark—together.\n\n\nCada negocio lleva una historia. Juntos dejamos huella. \nEn celebración del Mes de la Herencia Hispana y Latino Entrepreneur Week\, Chase\, Houston City College\, PoderHispano y BakerRipley te invitan al Hispanic Business Summit\, una experiencia en español creada para emprendedores\, fundadores\, creativos y líderes de negocios latinos. \nMás que una conferencia empresarial\, esta cumbre celebra las culturas\, historias\, ideas y determinación que están transformando el emprendimiento latino en Houston. \nLos participantes conocerán el panorama actual del emprendimiento latino\, escucharán historias de éxito de empresarios locales y aprenderán sobre acceso a capital y resiliencia financiera. El evento también incluirá sesiones especializadas\, conexiones con recursos empresariales\, networking intencional y una emocionante competencia de pitch protagonizada por emprendedores de nuestra comunidad. \n¿QUÉ ENCONTRARÁS? \n• Presentación sobre el panorama del emprendimiento latino• Panel de empresarios locales exitosos• Conferencia sobre acceso a capital• Sesión sobre acceso a capital para creativos• Sesión sobre resiliencia financiera y preparación para tiempos difíciles• Conexiones con recursos empresariales• Experiencia de networking inspirada en nuestra diversidad cultural• Competencia de pitch para emprendedores \nCada participante recibirá un sello cultural que lo conectará con una mesa y una experiencia de conversación. Juntos\, los sellos representan las diferentes culturas\, trayectorias y contribuciones que forman parte de la comunidad empresarial latina de Houston. \nVen preparado para aprender\, crear conexiones significativas\, compartir tu historia y dejar tu huella. \nDETALLES DEL EVENTO \nLunes\, 5 de octubre de 20269:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.BakerRipley – East Aldine \nEl programa será presentado en español. \nEvento organizado por Chase\, Houston City College\, PoderHispano y BakerRipley como parte de Latino Entrepreneur Week.
URL:https://houston.impacthub.net/calendar/hispanic-business-summit-cumbre-empresarial-hispana/
LOCATION:BakerRipley East Aldine Campus\, 3000 Aldine Mail Rte Rd Room C120\, Houston\, TX 77039\, Houston\, TX\, 77039\, US
CATEGORIES:empower
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T193000
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SUMMARY:Happy Hour with SMBHOU
DESCRIPTION:9 ORGANIZATIONS. 1 NIGHT. THE EVENT OF THE SEASON.\n\n\nCome mix\, mingle and network with SMBHOU and these other Houston organizations at HAPPY HOUR!   \n\nICF Houston\nNSA Houston\nHODN\nUH SHRM\nSocial Media Breakfast Houston\nATD Houston\nACMP Texas\nTexas Bay Area SHRM\nUH SSHRD\n\nAdmission is free\, but advanced registration is appreciated. Participants purchase their own food and drinks. \n \n🗓️ DATE: Wednesday\, October 7th \n🕠 TIME: 5:30pm – 7:30pm \n📍 VENUE: Kirby’s Ice House\, 3333 Eastside\, Houston
URL:https://houston.impacthub.net/calendar/happy-hour-with-smbhou/
LOCATION:Kirby Ice House\, 3333 Eastside Street\, Houston\, TX 77098\, Houston\, TX\, 77098\, US
CATEGORIES:connect,empower,featured,houston,inspire
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SUMMARY:How to Tell Better Stories That Inspire Action
DESCRIPTION:Discover how intentional storytelling can shift perspectives\, shape conversations\, and inspire people to take action.\n\n\nThe stories we tell influence what people notice\, how they interpret what they see\, and what they choose to do next. \nAt the October Social Media Breakfast Houston\, Grace Rodriguez will explore how framing\, perspective\, and repetition affect the way audiences respond to messages. We will examine the stories we tell ourselves\, the assumptions we make about others\, and how social media algorithms and AI can reinforce the perspectives that we and our audiences already give our attention. \nThis conversation is designed to help marketers\, communicators\, creators\, business owners\, nonprofit leaders\, and community builders become more intentional about the stories they tell and the responses those stories invite. \nBy the end of the session\, attendees will be able to: \n\nSee how algorithms push audiences into narrower content bubbles and how stronger stories can reach across them.\nRecognize how the same message can land differently with different audiences.\nWork with the algorithm without losing your brand voice or integrity.\nUse framing and perspective to shape what your audience thinks\, feels\, shares\, or does next.\nAsk better questions before creating\, posting\, sharing\, or reacting to content.\nAttendees will also work through a short exercise to identify an idea they care about\, where they have influence\, and one story they could tell differently.\n\nREGISTRATION \nSpace is limited. Please reserve your spot in advance so we can plan for breakfast and seating. \nSPEAKER \nGrace Rodriguez\, Executive Director\, Impact HUB Houston \nGrace Rodriguez helps do-gooders do greater. Whether through helping people tackle problems and get support\, to helping startups and organizations connect and grow more effectively\, to helping community and ecosystem builders align efforts and strengthen local+global relationships\, Grace has built a life around helping people transform their ideas-worth-spreading into real world impact for the greater good. \nWebsite \nLinkedin \nFacebook \nInstagram \nDETAILS \n📅 Date & Time: Friday\, October 9\, 2026\, 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM (9:00 AM online) \n📍 Location: The Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX 77002 \n🚗 Parking: Red Lot– Enter 4203 Fannin Street for direct access. Complimentary up to 3 hours. Ion District Parking Garage– Enter 4111 Fannin Street. Complimentary up to 2 hours. \n🥐 Breakfast: Enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast and coffee. \nLIVESTREAM LINKS \nTo be added. \nTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS \nA special thank you to our sponsors: Walmart\, Impact HUB Houston\, The Ion\, Zoetica Media\, Mighty Strategic Consulting\, and SmartSocialMastery. \nSMBHOU NEEDS YOU \nThe Social Media Breakfast of Houston connects a community of over 1\,600 PR\, Marketing\, and Small Business professionals who meet monthly to learn\, connect\, and collaborate. We’re looking for breakfast sponsors to help fuel the conversation for just $100 per month. Want to be an exclusive sponsor in your category? 📧 kami@zoeticamedia.com \n 
URL:https://houston.impacthub.net/calendar/how-to-tell-better-stories-that-inspire-action/
LOCATION:The Ion\, 4201 Main street\, Houston\, TX 77002\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, US
CATEGORIES:connect,empower,featured,houston,inspire
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T120000
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SUMMARY:SBA Lender Matchmaking Event
DESCRIPTION:Pursue Funding to Start/Grow YOUR Business!\n\n\nLending institutions that lend in the Houston District will be on hand to meet with existing and start-up business owners to discuss funding for small businesses. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet multiple lenders in scheduled\, one-on-one 15 minute sessions. Also\, meet SBA Houston District Office representatives and engage with SBA’s Resource Partner network who provide free one-on-one business advising. \n*NOTE: Attendees should know their personal credit score\, estimated amount looking to borrow\, industry\, and have started their business plan. \nEligibility Reminder: SBA financing is available to for-profit small businesses. Ineligible businesses generally include nonprofits\, speculative real estate ventures\, passive investment businesses\, and financial or gambling-related enterprises. \nNOTE: Registration begins at 8:30am\, appointments are made on a 1st come 1st serve basis. One-on-one sessions begin at 9am and conclude at 12pm. \nThis event is hosted in participation with HCC Glenda & David Regenbaum Center for Entrepreneurship\, Northwest \nAll SBA programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations will be made if requested in advance.
URL:https://houston.impacthub.net/calendar/sba-lender-matchmaking-event/
LOCATION:Houston Community College Alief Hayes Campus\, 2811 Hayes Road- Room A319 (3rd floor)\, Houston\, TX 77082\, Houston\, TX\, 77082\, US
CATEGORIES:empower
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SUMMARY:Community. Connection.
DESCRIPTION:Join Impact Hub Houston's monthly space for entrepreneurs & changemakers to be Actively HUMAN\, together. Led by Tracie Jae (The Quiet Rebel)\n\n\n\n**SUMMER PAUSE** \nDuring June & July 2026 – we invite you to join us for unstructured community co-working time. \n \nMark Your Calendar: It’s Time to Connect! \nAre you working on a solution or startup that creates positive impact in our community? Then you have a standing invitation to join Impact Hub Houston at our monthly Community. Connection. meetup — a HUMAN-centered space to step away from the grind and into community with fellow impact-driven founders. \nBetween the pitches\, the pivots\, and the pressure to always have it together\, it’s easy to forget that the most valuable resource we have is each other. That’s why we created Community. Connection. — a judgment-free zone that reminds you community isn’t just a nice-to-have — it’s essential. Whether you need to reflect\, reconnect\, recharge\, or simply remember that you’re not alone\, join us for a moment where you can stop performing and simply BE. \nCome as you are\, with whatever joys\, challenges\, or questions you’re facing right now. Celebrating a breakthrough? Navigating uncertainty? Feeling stuck or burned out? All of it is welcome here. Just bring your authentic self and a willingness to listen\, share\, and be present with others who understand the unique challenges and rewards of building something meaningful. \nCommunity. Connection. Show up\, share out\, and shine on! \n\n\n\nThis session will be facilitated by IHH Team + Community Member Tracie Jae\, The Quiet Rebel.
URL:https://houston.impacthub.net/calendar/community-connection-8/
LOCATION:Impact Hub Houston\, 4201 Main St\, Houston\, TX 77002\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, US
CATEGORIES:connect,empower,featured,houston,inspire
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T120000
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CREATED:20261002T121956Z
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SUMMARY:BakerRipley Ambassador Program
DESCRIPTION:You are already making a difference in your community. Let us help you make an even greater impact.\n\n\nAre you the person your neighbors\, friends\, clients\, church members\, or community members come to when they need help\, information\, or resources? \nCommunity leaders are often the first people someone turns to when they are looking for support. But even the most connected leaders don’t always know about all the resources available in our community. \nThat’s why we created the BakerRipley Ambassador Program. \nThe BakerRipley Ambassador Program is an interactive experience designed to help community leaders\, advocates\, volunteers\, and connectors learn more about BakerRipley and the resources available across our programs—so you can become a trusted voice and confidently connect more people to opportunities that can make a difference in their lives. \nWhy become a BakerRipley Ambassador?\nBecause being a community leader isn’t about knowing all the answers. It’s about knowing where to connect people when they need support. \nDuring this session\, you’ll meet BakerRipley team members\, learn how our programs work\, understand who can benefit from them\, and most importantly\, learn how to connect someone to the right resource. \nOur first Ambassador Program session will spotlight: \nEntrepreneur ConnectionDiscover resources available to entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners\, including business education\, coaching\, access to capital\, and other opportunities. \nCivic EngagementLearn how BakerRipley helps community members strengthen their voices\, participate in civic life\, and become more engaged in their communities. \nLearning & Innovation CentersExplore the programs\, services\, classes\, and opportunities available through BakerRipley’s Learning & Innovation Centers. \nWho should attend?\nThis experience is for anyone passionate about helping others and strengthening their community—including community leaders\, neighborhood advocates\, faith leaders\, volunteers\, educators\, nonprofit partners\, small business leaders\, and people who naturally serve as trusted connectors for others. \nYou don’t need a formal title to be a community leader. If people trust you\, come to you for information\, or look to you for guidance\, this experience is for you. \nBe our voice in the community.\nYou may not personally need every BakerRipley resource you learn about—but someone you know might. \nAs a BakerRipley Ambassador\, you can help more people discover resources they may not know exist and connect them to programs and opportunities that can help them move forward. \nYour voice. Your connections. Greater community impact. \n📅 Thursday\, October 29\, 2026⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM📍 BakerRipley Central – East End Learning Center \nSessions will be offered simultaneously in English and Spanish. \nSpace is limited to 25 participants per session. \nJoin the BakerRipley Ambassador Program and become part of a network of community leaders helping connect more people to resources\, opportunities\, and each other.
URL:https://houston.impacthub.net/calendar/bakerripley-ambassador-program/
LOCATION:BakerRipley Central\, 4450 Harrisburg Blvd 1st Floor\, Houston\, TX 77011\, Houston\, TX\, 77011\, US
CATEGORIES:empower
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T130000
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SUMMARY:Community. Connection.
DESCRIPTION:Join Impact Hub Houston's monthly space for entrepreneurs & changemakers to be Actively HUMAN\, together. Led by Tracie Jae (The Quiet Rebel)\n\n\n\n**SUMMER PAUSE** \nDuring June & July 2026 – we invite you to join us for unstructured community co-working time. \n \nMark Your Calendar: It’s Time to Connect! \nAre you working on a solution or startup that creates positive impact in our community? Then you have a standing invitation to join Impact Hub Houston at our monthly Community. Connection. meetup — a HUMAN-centered space to step away from the grind and into community with fellow impact-driven founders. \nBetween the pitches\, the pivots\, and the pressure to always have it together\, it’s easy to forget that the most valuable resource we have is each other. That’s why we created Community. Connection. — a judgment-free zone that reminds you community isn’t just a nice-to-have — it’s essential. Whether you need to reflect\, reconnect\, recharge\, or simply remember that you’re not alone\, join us for a moment where you can stop performing and simply BE. \nCome as you are\, with whatever joys\, challenges\, or questions you’re facing right now. Celebrating a breakthrough? Navigating uncertainty? Feeling stuck or burned out? All of it is welcome here. Just bring your authentic self and a willingness to listen\, share\, and be present with others who understand the unique challenges and rewards of building something meaningful. \nCommunity. Connection. Show up\, share out\, and shine on! \n\n\n\nThis session will be facilitated by IHH Team + Community Member Tracie Jae\, The Quiet Rebel.
URL:https://houston.impacthub.net/calendar/community-connection-9/
LOCATION:Impact Hub Houston\, 4201 Main St\, Houston\, TX 77002\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, US
CATEGORIES:connect,empower,featured,houston,inspire
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SUMMARY:2026 SMBHOU Gift of Guidance
DESCRIPTION:Make a difference this holiday season and learn something new at the same time!\n\n\nOn December 11th\, the Houston Social Media Breakfast will meet with 10 local nonprofits to help them with a strategy to use social media for their charity. Eligible nonprofits receive pro bono advice from SMBHOU members with the goal of collaboratively developing an actionable\, micro social media plan. Together\, nonprofits will learn how to hone their social media approaches\, tools\, and technique while this working session allows SMBHOU members to give back to the community by sharing a special gift that only they can give – their expertise. \n \n2026 CHOSEN NONPROFITS \nTo be announced! \nTo have your Houston-area nonprofit considered\, please complete the application by the deadline on Sunday\, October 4. \n \nEVENT DETAILS \n📅 Date & Time: Friday\, December 11\, 2024\, 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM \n📍 Location: 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX 77002 \n🚗 Parking: Red Lot – Enter 4203 Fannin Street into your GPS for directions directly to the red parking lot\, located across the street from the Ion. This lot is for guest and event parking. Complimentary parking for up to 3 hours. \nIon District Parking Garage – Enter 4111 Fannin Street into your GPS for directions directly to this parking garage\, located a block away from the Ion. Our garage is available to all tenants and guests of the Ion and Ion District. Complimentary parking for up to 2 hours. \n🥐 Breakfast: Enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast and coffee. \n \nSCHEDULE \n8:30am – Grab breakfast and network with peers \n9:00am – SMBHOU in-person event begins (no livestream) \n10:30am – End of the event \n \nLIVESTREAM LINKS \nThis event is in-person only. \n \nSPONSORSHIP \nWe’re so grateful for the support we receive from our community to make this even possible every year. If you’d like to get in touch about current and future sponsorship opportunities\, send an email to joey.sanchez621@gmail.com. \n \nTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! \nThe Ion \nMighty Strategic \nImpact Hub Houston \nZoetica \nSmart Social Mastery \n \nCALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS! \nThis event wouldn’t be possible without the generosity of our volunteers. We’re currently looking for Table Leader and Scribe volunteers. Click here to learn more about these roles and apply.
URL:https://houston.impacthub.net/calendar/2026-smbhou-gift-of-guidance/
LOCATION:4201 Main St\, 4201 Main street\, Houston\, TX 77002\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, US
CATEGORIES:connect,empower,featured,houston,inspire
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SUMMARY:Community. Connection.
DESCRIPTION:Join Impact Hub Houston's monthly space for entrepreneurs & changemakers to be Actively HUMAN\, together. Led by Tracie Jae (The Quiet Rebel)\n\n\n\n**SUMMER PAUSE** \nDuring June & July 2026 – we invite you to join us for unstructured community co-working time. \n \nMark Your Calendar: It’s Time to Connect! \nAre you working on a solution or startup that creates positive impact in our community? Then you have a standing invitation to join Impact Hub Houston at our monthly Community. Connection. meetup — a HUMAN-centered space to step away from the grind and into community with fellow impact-driven founders. \nBetween the pitches\, the pivots\, and the pressure to always have it together\, it’s easy to forget that the most valuable resource we have is each other. That’s why we created Community. Connection. — a judgment-free zone that reminds you community isn’t just a nice-to-have — it’s essential. Whether you need to reflect\, reconnect\, recharge\, or simply remember that you’re not alone\, join us for a moment where you can stop performing and simply BE. \nCome as you are\, with whatever joys\, challenges\, or questions you’re facing right now. Celebrating a breakthrough? Navigating uncertainty? Feeling stuck or burned out? All of it is welcome here. Just bring your authentic self and a willingness to listen\, share\, and be present with others who understand the unique challenges and rewards of building something meaningful. \nCommunity. Connection. Show up\, share out\, and shine on! \n\n\n\nThis session will be facilitated by IHH Team + Community Member Tracie Jae\, The Quiet Rebel.
URL:https://houston.impacthub.net/calendar/community-connection-10/
LOCATION:Impact Hub Houston\, 4201 Main St\, Houston\, TX 77002\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, US
CATEGORIES:connect,empower,featured,houston,inspire
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