Past Events 2012

Upcoming Events

“Money Management and Profitability” with Guest Speaker Eddy Seng

Eddy Seng discussed: Financial Management & Profitability, Tips on how to read and interpret financial statements and utilized financial tools to: Better understand your business, Detect signs of trouble, Plan for profitability and achieve your business goals. The presentation was followed by a time for networking.

"Leadership and Execution" with Guest Speaker Mike Campbell

Mike Campbell showed the 5 Keys to Leading a Successful Business: Values - "what is important", Attitude - "what do people see", Plan - "how will I get there", Execution - "do I have the discipline", People - "do I have the right people to build my business". The presentation was followed by a time for networking.

To learn more about Mike Campbell, click here.

Business 2 Business Breakfast with the Spring Branch Management District!

The Houston West Chamber of Commerce and the Spring Branch Management District hosted a FREE Business to Business Networking Breakfast! The B2B Quarterly Business Breakfast is a great way to learn and grow your small business, with many new business owners attending to learn about District services and network with other business professionals in the area.

"Differentiation: Why Should I Buy From You?" with Guest Speaker Jack Barry III

Jack Barry III spoke on these key points: the unique way your company does business, what attracts customers to your business, what serves as barriers to entry for the competition.

Or, to visit Jack Barry III's website, click here

Newspring Student Art Mixer

Newspring invited you to Come and Meet the Newspring Student Artists and get the opportunity to help them continue their education, Watch the Artists work and learn more about their inspirations! All art was for sale and 100% of the proceeds benefited the student artists!

Art for Eli

Art for Eli was an Art Auction benefiting the Ronald McDonald house in memory of Elijah Seelbach. Elijah Seelbach was born on March 1, 2011 and was lost due to health complications on March 30th, 2011. During the 30 days he was alive he stayed at Memorial Hermann's NICU in the Medical Center where there is a Ronald McDonald house. The people at the Ronald McDonald house allow for families to spend as much time as possible with their children before it is time to say goodbye.

Ribbon Rosette Class

Stephanie Walton showed you how to make a pretty Rosette out of a Ribbon! They created headbands, necklaces, bracelets, and so much more!

Kid's Valentine's Workshop

Stephanie Walton made awesome Valentine's for all! Butterflies, robots and so much more!

"Marketing and Customer Acquisition" with Guest Speaker Jim Rohr

Jim Rohr discussed: what marketing is, knowing your target customer, customer awareness, and customer interest and preference. This presentation was followed by a time for networking.

To learn more about Jim Rohr, click here.

"A Business Idea Isn't Necessarily a Market Opportunity" with Guest Speaker Steve Ferguson

Steve Ferguson discussed: why most business ideas are not viable business opportunities, the difference between and idea and an opportunity, common pitfalls to avoid, and how to evaluate opportunities through the questions you should ask.

To learn more about Steve Ferguson, Ph.D., click here.