BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Venture Call - ECPv6.0.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://venturecall.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Venture Call 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:20180311T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20181104T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20190310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20191103T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181001T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181001T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T051534 CREATED:20180920T181949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180920T182410Z UID:1558-1538395200-1538398800@venturecall.com SUMMARY:ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY LUNCH DESCRIPTION: URL:https://venturecall.com/event/abilene-startup-community-lunch-96/ LOCATION:Heff’s Burgers – Antilley Road\, 1902 Antilley Road\, Abilene\, TX\, 79606\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Venture%20Call%2C%20LLC.":MAILTO:mike@venturecall.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181008T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181008T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T051534 CREATED:20180617T224040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180908T172131Z UID:1416-1539000000-1539003600@venturecall.com SUMMARY:SECOND MONDAY LUNCH EVENT - OCTOBER 2018 DESCRIPTION:MONDAY OCT 8TH – The ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY is bringing local entrepreneur & business owner\, Michael Mikeworth\, to share universal  benefits derived from implementing ancient biblical wisdom in the marketplace.  The primary premise of THE BUSINESS CLINIC is that businesses would do well to consider the implication of being organic relational bodies; whereas most modern-day thought treats businesses strictly as mechanical organizational structures.  Mike will be working from the postulate: Businesses are as much a part of the Kingdom of God as the institutional church; therefore\, biblical instructions to local church bodies are just as applicable to business bodies as it relates to successful operational procedures. \nThis lunch will be a great introduction to concepts and business practices that will strengthen any organization.  Even if a business owner/manager does not hold to a traditional Judeo/Christian worldview\, they will be sure to find some operational application in this discussion to be of benefit to their respective enterprise.  There is NO COST to hear this presentation – just show up at Potter’s Pizza and purchase your own lunch (if you want to eat.) URL:https://venturecall.com/event/abilene-startup-community-lunch-85/ LOCATION:Potter’s Pizza\, 3802 Buffalo Gap Road\, Abilene\, TX\, 79605\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Venture%20Call%2C%20LLC.":MAILTO:mike@venturecall.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181015T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181015T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T051534 CREATED:20180920T183114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180920T212635Z UID:1561-1539604800-1539608400@venturecall.com SUMMARY:ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY LUNCH DESCRIPTION: URL:https://venturecall.com/event/abilene-startup-community-lunch-97/ LOCATION:Joe Allen’s BBQ\, 301 S. 11th St.\, Abilene\, TX\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Venture%20Call%2C%20LLC.":MAILTO:mike@venturecall.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181022T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181022T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T051534 CREATED:20180920T213036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180920T213047Z UID:1567-1540209600-1540213200@venturecall.com SUMMARY:ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY LUNCH DESCRIPTION: URL:https://venturecall.com/event/abilene-startup-community-lunch-98/ LOCATION:Firehouse Subs\, 3858 Ridgemont Drive\, Abilene\, 79606\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Venture%20Call%2C%20LLC.":MAILTO:mike@venturecall.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181029T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181029T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T051534 CREATED:20180920T213337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180920T213337Z UID:1569-1540814400-1540818000@venturecall.com SUMMARY:ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY LUNCH DESCRIPTION: URL:https://venturecall.com/event/abilene-startup-community-lunch-99/ LOCATION:Jason’s Deli\, 1772 HWY 351\, Abilene\, TX\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Venture%20Call%2C%20LLC.":MAILTO:mike@venturecall.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181105T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181105T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T051534 CREATED:20180920T213733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180920T213733Z UID:1571-1541419200-1541422800@venturecall.com SUMMARY:ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY LUNCH DESCRIPTION: URL:https://venturecall.com/event/abilene-startup-community-lunch-100/ LOCATION:Gloria’s Grill\, 228 Chestnut St.\, Abilene\, TX\, 79602\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Venture%20Call%2C%20LLC.":MAILTO:mike@venturecall.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181112T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181112T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T051534 CREATED:20180914T212454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180928T174334Z UID:1551-1542011400-1542027600@venturecall.com SUMMARY:IS IT EVEN POSSIBLE? (Workshop) DESCRIPTION:Lunchtime Speaker – Guest Entrepreneur Paul Anthony Thomas\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Principal of Custom Private Equity and author of “Winning with Private Equity”\, manages private asset programs. Starting his investing and research career in the late 1960s\, Mr. Thomas has invested his own and others’ money into hundreds of public and private-equity investments. His far-reaching experience can teach investors the positives and pitfalls of private investing. Being a former research analyst for CNBC\, a certified professional geologist\, a certified emergency responder\, OSHA certified and a nationally recognized expert in waste management\, Mr. Thomas manages investment funds and teams with professionals that continually research private investment opportunities in: Oil & Gas\, Real Estate\, Venture Capital\, Retail\, Wholesale\, the Environment\, Medical Devices\, and Technology among other sectors. Content goes here\n \n \n \n  \nTHIS 3-HOUR IMMERSIVE WORKSHOP IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE TIPS\, EXERCISES\, INFORMATION AND TOOLS TO HELP YOU DETERMINE IF YOUR IDEA IS VIABLE.  ADDITIONALLY\, THE LUNCH AND GUEST ENTREPRENEUR SPEAKER IS INCLUDED.\n\nFOR MORE INFORMATION AND WORKSHOP CONTENT CLICK ON \nCOMPLETE “IS IT EVEN POSSIBLE?” REGISTRATION FORM PROVIDED BELOW.\n\n[gravityform id=”10″ title=”true” description=”true”] URL:https://venturecall.com/event/testing-your-idea-2/ LOCATION:Potter’s Pizza\, 3802 Buffalo Gap Road\, Abilene\, TX\, 79605\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Venture%20Call%2C%20LLC.":MAILTO:mike@venturecall.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181119T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181119T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T051534 CREATED:20181025T194245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181025T194245Z UID:1583-1542628800-1542632400@venturecall.com SUMMARY:ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION:CRAFT BURGERS & LOCAL BREWS URL:https://venturecall.com/event/abilene-startup-community-22/ LOCATION:TX ORGANIZER;CN="Venture%20Call%2C%20LLC.":MAILTO:mike@venturecall.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181126T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181126T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T051534 CREATED:20181025T194704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181025T194704Z UID:1587-1543233600-1543237200@venturecall.com SUMMARY:ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION: URL:https://venturecall.com/event/abilene-startup-community-23/ LOCATION:TX ORGANIZER;CN="Venture%20Call%2C%20LLC.":MAILTO:mike@venturecall.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181203T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181203T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T051534 CREATED:20181025T195303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181025T195303Z UID:1590-1543838400-1543842000@venturecall.com SUMMARY:ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION: URL:https://venturecall.com/event/abilene-startup-community-24/ LOCATION:TX ORGANIZER;CN="Venture%20Call%2C%20LLC.":MAILTO:mike@venturecall.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181210T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181210T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T051534 CREATED:20181025T195453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181207T003851Z UID:1593-1544443200-1544446800@venturecall.com SUMMARY:SECOND MONDAY LUNCH DESCRIPTION:Experienced Abilene entrepreneur\, Tom McAlister\, will be our GUEST EDUCATOR presenting the long-practiced secrets described in Michael Gerber’s landmark book\, THE E-MYTH REVISITED.  We will also review the 2018 ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY activities.  All of the past year’s guest entrepreneurs and educators will be invited to attend\, hopefully\, refreshing our memories regarding their insights presented throughout the year.   Don’t miss this last SECOND MONDAY of 2018. URL:https://venturecall.com/event/abilene-startup-community-25/ LOCATION:Potter’s Pizza\, 3802 Buffalo Gap Road\, Abilene\, TX\, 79605\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Venture%20Call%2C%20LLC.":MAILTO:mike@venturecall.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181217T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181217T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T051534 CREATED:20181025T195817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181025T202323Z UID:1595-1545048000-1545051600@venturecall.com SUMMARY:ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION: URL:https://venturecall.com/event/abilene-startup-community-26/ LOCATION:Schlotzsky’s\, 1018 N. Judge Ely Blvd.\, Abilene\, TX\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Venture%20Call%2C%20LLC.":MAILTO:mike@venturecall.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190107T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190107T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T051534 CREATED:20181219T182213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181219T182213Z UID:1627-1546862400-1546866000@venturecall.com SUMMARY:ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION: URL:https://venturecall.com/event/abilene-startup-community-27/ LOCATION:Subway – Pine\, 1542 Pine\, Abilene\, TX\, 79601\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Venture%20Call%2C%20LLC.":MAILTO:mike@venturecall.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190114T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190114T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T051534 CREATED:20181219T192741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181219T192741Z UID:1631-1547467200-1547470800@venturecall.com SUMMARY:SECOND MONDAY LUNCH DESCRIPTION: URL:https://venturecall.com/event/second-monday-lunch/ LOCATION:Potter’s Pizza\, 3802 Buffalo Gap Road\, Abilene\, TX\, 79605\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190121T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190121T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T051534 CREATED:20181219T193139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181219T193139Z UID:1634-1548072000-1548075600@venturecall.com SUMMARY:ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION: URL:https://venturecall.com/event/abilene-startup-community-28/ LOCATION:McAlister’s Deli\, 849 N. Judge Ely Blvd\, Abilene\, TX\, 79601\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Venture%20Call%2C%20LLC.":MAILTO:mike@venturecall.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190128T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190128T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T051534 CREATED:20181219T193436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181219T193436Z UID:1636-1548676800-1548680400@venturecall.com SUMMARY:ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION: URL:https://venturecall.com/event/abilene-startup-community-29/ LOCATION:TX ORGANIZER;CN="Venture%20Call%2C%20LLC.":MAILTO:mike@venturecall.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190204T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190204T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T051534 CREATED:20181219T193733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181219T194008Z UID:1638-1549281600-1549285200@venturecall.com SUMMARY:ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION: URL:https://venturecall.com/event/abilene-startup-community-30/ LOCATION:Fuzzy’s Taco Shop South\, 3351 Turner Plaza Drive\, Ste.100\, Abilene\, 79606\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Venture%20Call%2C%20LLC.":MAILTO:mike@venturecall.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190211T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190211T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T051534 CREATED:20181219T194137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190201T170041Z UID:1640-1549886400-1549890000@venturecall.com SUMMARY:SECOND MONDAY LUNCH DESCRIPTION: URL:https://venturecall.com/event/second-monday-lunch-2/ LOCATION:Potter’s Pizza\, 3802 Buffalo Gap Road\, Abilene\, TX\, 79605\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Venture%20Call%2C%20LLC.":MAILTO:mike@venturecall.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190218T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190218T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T051534 CREATED:20181219T194440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181219T194440Z UID:1642-1550491200-1550494800@venturecall.com SUMMARY:ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION: URL:https://venturecall.com/event/abilene-startup-community-31/ LOCATION:Joe Allen’s BBQ\, 301 S. 11th St.\, Abilene\, TX\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Venture%20Call%2C%20LLC.":MAILTO:mike@venturecall.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190225T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190225T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T051534 CREATED:20181219T194856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181219T194856Z UID:1644-1551096000-1551099600@venturecall.com SUMMARY:ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION: URL:https://venturecall.com/event/abilene-startup-community-32/ LOCATION:TX ORGANIZER;CN="Venture%20Call%2C%20LLC.":MAILTO:mike@venturecall.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190304T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190304T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T051534 CREATED:20190215T180241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190215T180316Z UID:1691-1551700800-1551704400@venturecall.com SUMMARY:ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY LUNCH DESCRIPTION: URL:https://venturecall.com/event/abilene-startup-community-34/ LOCATION:Rosa’s Cafe\, 1026 Judge Ely Blvd.\, Abilene\, TX\, 79601\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Venture%20Call%2C%20LLC.":MAILTO:mike@venturecall.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190311T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190311T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T051534 CREATED:20190215T182824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190301T160106Z UID:1701-1552305600-1552309200@venturecall.com SUMMARY:SECOND MONDAY LUNCH DESCRIPTION: URL:https://venturecall.com/event/second-monday-lunch-3/ LOCATION:Potter’s Pizza\, 3802 Buffalo Gap Road\, Abilene\, TX\, 79605\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Venture%20Call%2C%20LLC.":MAILTO:mike@venturecall.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190318T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190318T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T051534 CREATED:20181219T195230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190215T182401Z UID:1646-1552910400-1552914000@venturecall.com SUMMARY:ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY LUNCH DESCRIPTION: URL:https://venturecall.com/event/abilene-startup-community-33/ LOCATION:Grandy’s\, 401 Westwood Dr. \, Abilene\, TX\, 79603\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Venture%20Call%2C%20LLC.":MAILTO:mike@venturecall.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190325T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190325T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T051534 CREATED:20190215T183321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190215T183321Z UID:1705-1553515200-1553518800@venturecall.com SUMMARY:ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY LUNCH DESCRIPTION: URL:https://venturecall.com/event/abilene-startup-community-lunch-101/ LOCATION:Chipotle Mexican Grill\, 3800 S. Clack\, Abilene\, TX\, 79606\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Venture%20Call%2C%20LLC.":MAILTO:mike@venturecall.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190401T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190401T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T051534 CREATED:20190316T170729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190326T220619Z UID:1727-1554119100-1554123600@venturecall.com SUMMARY:MCMURRY 2019 GARRISON ENTREPRENEUR LECTURESHIP DESCRIPTION:ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY IS SUPPORTING THIS EVENT AS OUR APRIL 1st  LUNCH.  OUR TICKET PURCHASERS WILL ALSO BE INVITED TO THE EXCLUSIVE SUNDAY NIGHT RECEPTION WITH MR. JEFF HOFFMAN.  \n \n  \n  URL:https://venturecall.com/event/mcmurry-2019-garrison-entrepreneur-lectureship/ LOCATION:TX END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190408T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190408T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T051534 CREATED:20190215T183858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190319T210917Z UID:1709-1554724800-1554728400@venturecall.com SUMMARY:SECOND MONDAY LUNCH DESCRIPTION:JOIN THE OPEN ROUND-TABLE DISCUSSION AROUND THE TOPIC OF BUSINESS HEALTH. \nDISCUSSION QUESTION:  What does your business or enterprise do to ensure that it is and will remain “healthy”?\nYou are invited to bring your ideas and business practices “to the table”\, sharing with other innovators\, owners and enterprising individuals while we eat lunch! URL:https://venturecall.com/event/second-monday-lunch-4/ LOCATION:Potter’s Pizza\, 3802 Buffalo Gap Road\, Abilene\, TX\, 79605\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Venture%20Call%2C%20LLC.":MAILTO:mike@venturecall.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190415T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190415T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T051534 CREATED:20190215T183654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190316T155607Z UID:1707-1555329600-1555333200@venturecall.com SUMMARY:ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY LUNCH DESCRIPTION: URL:https://venturecall.com/event/abilene-startup-community-lunch-102/ LOCATION:TX ORGANIZER;CN="Venture%20Call%2C%20LLC.":MAILTO:mike@venturecall.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190417T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190417T110000 DTSTAMP:20260410T051534 CREATED:20190412T173850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190412T173911Z UID:1786-1555495200-1555498800@venturecall.com SUMMARY:McMurry Special Event DESCRIPTION: URL:https://venturecall.com/event/mcmurry-special-event-2/ LOCATION:TX END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190418T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190418T110000 DTSTAMP:20260410T051534 CREATED:20190412T173403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190412T173502Z UID:1783-1555581600-1555585200@venturecall.com SUMMARY:McMurry Special Event DESCRIPTION: URL:https://venturecall.com/event/mcmurry-special-event/ LOCATION:TX END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190422T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190422T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T051534 CREATED:20190316T185313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190316T185313Z UID:1749-1555934400-1555938000@venturecall.com SUMMARY:ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY LUNCH DESCRIPTION: URL:https://venturecall.com/event/abilene-startup-community-lunch-103/ LOCATION:Subway – Pine\, 1542 Pine\, Abilene\, TX\, 79601\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Venture%20Call%2C%20LLC.":MAILTO:mike@venturecall.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR