BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Impact Hub Houston: Empowering Impact Entrepreneurs, Startups, and Community! - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Impact Hub Houston: Empowering Impact Entrepreneurs, Startups, and Community! X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://houston.impacthub.net X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Impact Hub Houston: Empowering Impact Entrepreneurs, Startups, and Community! REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T183000 DTSTAMP:20260604T070022 CREATED:20260531T231455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260531T231455Z UID:10004148-1780419600-1780425000@houston.impacthub.net SUMMARY:Humans of Healthcare: Code Blue: Nursing Through Today's Healthcare Challenges DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/code-blue-nursing-through-todays-healthcare-challenges-tickets-1987554881153?aff=oddtdtcreator \nHumans of Healthcare: Houston Methodist Speaker Series at Ion \nThis quarterly speaker series\, hosted by the Houston Methodist Center for Innovation\, features a panel of healthcare experts sharing their insights\, advice\, and challenges shaping their careers. In this session focused on nursing\, attendees will hear about today’s nursing landscape\, the current healthcare industry’s expectations of nurses\, and what various career paths are possible in the field of nursing. This panel will feature the following individuals: \nGail Vozzella\, Chief Nurse ExecutiveTony DeDominico\, Vice President of OperationsJoanne Muyco\, Nurse ScientistJay Paul Budruz\, Virtual ICU & Telenursing – Clinical Nursing Manager URL:https://houston.impacthub.net/calendar/humans-of-healthcare-code-blue-nursing-through-todays-healthcare-challenges/ LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States CATEGORIES:connect ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://houston.impacthub.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/108604_image_humans-of-healthcare-June.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Code4Y'all":MAILTO:support@code4yall_com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T190000 DTSTAMP:20260604T070022 CREATED:20260531T231500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260531T231500Z UID:10004149-1780507800-1780513200@houston.impacthub.net SUMMARY:Buying and Selling Businesses DESCRIPTION:Join Lenny Saizan\, owner of Murphy Business & Financial – Southwest Houston\, Managing Director of Urban Capital Network\, and creator of the Legacy Maximizer exit strategy\, for a practical\, real-world discussion on selling and buying businesses. Selling or acquiring a business is one of the most significant financial decisions most entrepreneurs will ever make\, yet many owners and buyers go through the process for the first time without a clear roadmap. This session breaks down the transaction process from both sides of the table and highlights how thoughtful planning\, proper valuation\, and coordinated advice can materially impact outcomes. For business owners\, the discussion centers on how to maximize enterprise value\, prepare for a future exit\, and align business decisions with personal wealth\, tax\, and legacy goals. For buyers\, the session explores entrepreneurship through acquisition\, including how buying an existing business can reduce risk\, generate immediate cash flow\, and serve as a growth strategy for current operators. Drawing on his experience as a business broker\, investment advisor\, and financial professional\, Lenny connects the technical aspects of M&A with broader exit planning and wealth strategy considerations\, helping attendees understand not just how transactions work\, but how they fit into a bigger financial picture. Topics include: \nCurrent market conditions and buyer demandWhen to prepare to sell or buyKey drivers of business valueHow businesses are valued in the real worldRecasting and normalizing financial statementsOverview of the sales and acquisition processThe role of advisors and the deal teamTax\, insurance\, and planning considerations before and after a transaction \nThis session is ideal for business owners considering a sale now or in the future\, prospective buyers exploring acquisition\, and professionals who support small business owners through growth and transition. Presenter \nLenny Saizan is the owner and lead broker of Murphy Business & Financial – Southwest Houston\, where he advises business owners on exit planning\, value maximization\, and business sales\, and supports buyers pursuing acquisitions and franchises. He is also the co-founder and Managing Director of Urban Capital Network\, an investment firm focused on expanding access to private investment opportunities. Earlier in his career\, Lenny spent two decades in engineering\, automation\, and oil and gas\, leading teams across operational controls\, financial controls\, and audit. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Louisiana State University and an MBA from Tulane University. His credentials include Certified Mergers & Acquisition Professional\, Six Sigma Green Belt\, and Project Management Professional. In 2025\, he was recognized as Deal Maker of The Year at Houston Dealmakers conference.   URL:https://houston.impacthub.net/calendar/buying-and-selling-businesses-2/ LOCATION:Ion – Conference Room 029 – 030\, 4201 Main St\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States CATEGORIES:connect ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://houston.impacthub.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/107172_image_DSC_0501-scaled-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Code4Y'all":MAILTO:support@code4yall_com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T143000 DTSTAMP:20260604T070022 CREATED:20260410T122013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T122015Z UID:10004108-1780570800-1780583400@houston.impacthub.net SUMMARY:Conferencia y Lunch en Goya Foods DESCRIPTION:Celebrando los 90 años de Goya Foods – Únete a nuestra conferencia y lunch anual en las instalaciones de Goya Foods\n\n\n¡No te pierdas la Conferencia y Lunch en Goya Foods\, Brookshire!\nEsta es tu oportunidad para conectar\, compartir y conocer más sobre Goya Foods con la Chef Internacional Ludivina Cantu- Cantu’s Kitchen. ¡Te esperamos para pasar un rato increíble y lleno de sabor! \nLa Conferencia con nuestra Invitada especial – Maestra Andrea Ruiz Flores desde Mexico\, Presidente y Fundadora de Familia Incluyente AC. \nEn su rol actual como Presidente Fundador de Familia Incluyente AC\, una organización dedicada al desarrollo social y la inclusión\, lidera una iniciativa que se enfoca en brindar apoyo y orientación a familias de personas con discapacidad. Trabaja incansablemente para crear un ambiente de comprensión y apoyo\, ayudando a las familias a superar desafíos y promoviendo la inclusión social y educativa. \nAlgunos de los logros clave incluyen: – La creación de un proyecto educativo familiar que ha mejorado la dinámica familiar y la inclusión de personas con discapacidad. – Premio Nacional de la Juventud en la categoría de Discapacidad e Integración. URL:https://houston.impacthub.net/calendar/conferencia-y-lunch-en-goya-foods/ LOCATION:GOYA Foods of Texas\, 30602 Goya Road\, Brookshire\, TX 77423\, Brookshire\, TX\, 77423\, US CATEGORIES:español ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://houston.impacthub.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/107435_image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T103000 DTSTAMP:20260604T070022 CREATED:20260531T231504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260531T231504Z UID:10004150-1780648200-1780655400@houston.impacthub.net SUMMARY:Ion Networking with Cup of Joey DESCRIPTION:What is the purpose of Cup of Joey? It is to create a connected culture of coffee shop-open networking across our region. Every Friday morning\, you’ll have the opportunity to meet new and expand your current networks\, talk about tech\, inspire innovation\, and create community. So\, what is the difference between a cup of joe and a Cup of Joe-Y? It is the WHY. It’s not what you do. It is why you do it! At the Ion\, these are questions that we want to explore with the tech and innovation community. So\, show up\, be friendly\, and make new connections. Know your why\, and we will get to the future together. The future is only a cup away. Register Here: https://www.cupofjoey.org/ URL:https://houston.impacthub.net/calendar/ion-networking-with-cup-of-joey-3/ LOCATION:Ion – Lobby\, 4201 Main St.\, Houston\, 77002\, United States CATEGORIES:connect ORGANIZER;CN="Code4Y'all":MAILTO:support@code4yall_com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T120000 DTSTAMP:20260604T070022 CREATED:20260531T231509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260531T231509Z UID:10004152-1780653600-1780660800@houston.impacthub.net SUMMARY:NASA Office Hours DESCRIPTION:NASA is bringing its expertise to Houston’s innovation hub! Every other Friday\, join us for NASA’s office hours\, designed to bridge the gap between Houston’s innovators\, entrepreneurs\, and startups with NASA’s elite experts\, capabilities\, and technology.  \nLicense the Future: Discover how to utilize NASA-developed technologies and intellectual property for your own Center.Build the Sector: Help us grow Houston’s commercial space forward.Explore Collaboration Opportunities – Discuss potential partnerships with Rice researchers and ways to turn research into real-world products. Whether you’re building a startup\, scouting new technology\, or exploring research partnerships\, stop by and connect with our team. Come with a question\, leave with a path to commercialization. Stay connected and hear about new technologies available for licensing: https://mailchi.mp/rice/new-email-signup-page URL:https://houston.impacthub.net/calendar/rice-tech-transfer-office-hours/ LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States CATEGORIES:connect ORGANIZER;CN="Code4Y'all":MAILTO:support@code4yall_com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T113000 DTSTAMP:20260604T070022 CREATED:20260531T231511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260531T231511Z UID:10004153-1780655400-1780659000@houston.impacthub.net SUMMARY:Startup Circle Houston 💫 DESCRIPTION:Startup Circle Houston 💫 brings together founders\, teammates\, experts and newbies of startups in Greater Houston! Past topics include: Traction + Funding Stage Identification – What stage are you really at?ICP – Seeking your beachhead marketProblem Identification – Love the problem\, not the solutionBootstrapping – Knowing your runway and not putting money on fire. 🔥Founder capacity\, 10xing and recruiting for your weaknesses. 🚀 \nLinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/16537030/ URL:https://houston.impacthub.net/calendar/startup-circle-houston-%f0%9f%92%ab/ LOCATION:Ion – Lobby\, 4201 Main St.\, Houston\, 77002\, United States CATEGORIES:connect ORGANIZER;CN="Code4Y'all":MAILTO:support@code4yall_com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR