Venture Call

ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY LUNCH
2019-11-04 12:30 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Subway – Pine, 1542 Pine, Abilene, TX, 79601, United States

ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY LUNCH
2019-10-28 12:00 - 13:00, 2019-09-30 12:00 - 13:00, 2019-09-23 12:00 - 13:00, 2019-08-26 12:00 - 13:00, 2019-08-19 12:00 - 13:00, 2019-06-03 12:00 - 13:00

1 MILLION CUPS
2019-10-23 09:00 - 10:00
1 Million Cups (1MC) is based on the notion that great ideas are discussed over a million cups of coffee. 1MC is not a pitch platform, nor is it a networking event. It’s simply a chance for presenting entrepreneurs to tap into the knowledge and experience of the local community in a focused and encouraging environment. The Abilene 1 Million Cups community meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at McMurry University Center for Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, located in the Walter F. and Virginia Johnson School of Business.
During each event, entrepreneurs have just 20 minutes to present their company or business idea (from newly formed up to 5 years old) to a room full of community members; followed by the next 30 minutes where the audience will ask questions, provide helpful feedback, and share similar experiences or support. Every 1 Million Cups event concludes with a question posed to the entrepreneur: “What can we as a community do to help you?” This cultivates the intention that 1 Million Cups chapters are created by the community for the community.

ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY LUNCH
2019-10-21 12:00 - 13:00, 2019-06-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Joe Allen’s BBQ, 301 S. 11th St., Abilene, TX, United States

SECOND MONDAY LUNCH
2019-10-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Potter’s Pizza, 3802 Buffalo Gap Road, Abilene, TX, 79605, United States
OUR GUEST SPEAKER:
Serial entrepreneur Leland Harden is the author of 5 books and a driving force in the startup of multiple businesses. Previously, he was Vice President of Institutional Advancement at Hardin Simmons University in Abilene, Texas, where he was a leader in introducing cutting edge marketing techniques to the world of higher education. He has written numerous articles for leading industry trade publications, has been featured regularly on national and international television and radio, and speaks frequently on issues and techniques surrounding web marketing. An internationally recognized authority on online marketing, he was a founder of Cybernautics and later senior partner in USWeb’s Audience Development practice. He was a founder and executive vice president of strategy and business development of GiftCertificates.com, a private company that achieved more than $130,000,000 in annual revenue.

ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY LUNCH
2019-10-07 12:00 - 13:00, 2019-07-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Rosa’s Cafe, 1026 Judge Ely Blvd., Abilene, TX, 79601, United States

ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY LUNCH
2019-09-16 12:00 - 13:00, 2019-05-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Schlotzsky’s, 1018 N. Judge Ely Blvd., Abilene, TX, United States

SECOND MONDAY LUNCH
2019-09-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Potter’s Pizza, 3802 Buffalo Gap Road, Abilene, TX, 79605, United States
“Every day, your business revolves around the successful storage and exchange of information, but the computers and programs we use to process this information are far from secure.” – Jason Spatero

On September 9th 2019, Venture Call LLC will be hosting a forum for business leaders to learn about key issues in information security, and how to respond to them by enforcing best practices to keep assets secure. This is not a technical presentation. Join us for a C-level discussion, where we ask questions, strategize next steps, and take a risk management approach tailored to the information needs of your organization.

NO LUNCH DUE TO HOLIDAY
2019-09-02

2ND MONDAY LUNCH
2019-08-12 11:30 - 13:30 | Potter’s Pizza, 3802 Buffalo Gap Road, Abilene, TX, 79605, United States
If we are honest with ourselves, all of us are “recovering” from something – bad decisions, unhealthy relationships, horrible eating habits, poor education, etc. Yet, we admire OVERCOMERS who have beat the odds and found a way to succeed at their endeavors in life. THE ENTERPRISE EXCHANGE is hosting an extended lunch to bring several of these stories directly to you from the ones living those stories…ordinary people doing some extraordinary things in building businesses and enterprises. From some you will hear about their recovery journey from and through addictions, broken relationships and life-altering decisions as they continue “On the Road of Recovery to Prosperity.” We will discuss the meaning of “prosperity” and identify common characteristics needed to stay on that road. Join us as we connect the RECOVERY COMMUNITY with the BUSINESS COMMUNITY to showcase the entrepreneurial spirit in Abilene. This is a free event open to the public. You need only to purchase your own lunch, as we meet at Potter’s Pizza, 3802 Buffalo Gap Road, Abilene, TX.

ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY
2019-08-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Gloria’s Grill, 228 Chestnut St., Abilene, TX, 79602, United States

ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY
2019-07-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Jason’s Deli, 1772 HWY 351, Abilene, TX, United States

1 MILLION CUPS
2019-07-24 09:00 - 10:00, 2019-06-26 09:00 - 10:00, 2019-05-29 09:00 - 10:00
1 Million Cups (1MC) is based on the notion that great ideas are discussed over a million cups of coffee. 1MC is not a pitch platform, nor is it a networking event. It’s simply a chance for presenting entrepreneurs to tap into the knowledge and experience of the local community in a focused and encouraging environment. The Abilene 1 MIllion Cups community meets the last Wednesday of each month at McMurry University Center for Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, located in the Walter F. and Virginia Johnson School of Business.
During each event, entrepreneurs have just 20 minutes to present their company or business idea (from newly formed up to 5 years old) to a room full of community members; followed by the next 30 minutes where the audience will ask questions, provide helpful feedback, and share similar experiences or support. Every 1 Million Cups event concludes with a question posed to the entrepreneur: “What can we as a community do to help you?” This cultivates the intention that 1 Million Cups chapters are created by the community for the community.

ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY
2019-07-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Fuzzy’s Taco Shop South, 3351 Turner Plaza Drive, Ste.100, Abilene, 79606, United States

ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY
2019-07-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Subway – Pine, 1542 Pine, Abilene, TX, 79601, United States

2ND MONDAY LUNCH
2019-07-08 12:00 - 13:00, 2019-06-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Potter’s Pizza, 3802 Buffalo Gap Road, Abilene, TX, 79605, United States

ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY LUNCH
2019-06-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Firehouse Subs, 3858 Ridgemont Drive, Abilene, 79606, United States

MEMORIAL DAY - NO ASC LUNCH
2019-05-27 08:00 - 17:00

2nd MONDAY LUNCH
2019-05-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Potter’s Pizza, 3802 Buffalo Gap Road, Abilene, TX, 79605, United States
Representatives from Dyess AFB will be presenting the details of the Skillbridge program which offers active duty military members the opportunity to partner with local companies for Internships, Apprenticeships, OJT, and Job Shadowing prior to separation/retirement. These skills enhance the military member’s potential for success in the civilian world, and partner companies benefit by having professional Airmen on their team that could lead to future employment. Regardless the size of your business or enterprise, we encourage YOU to attend this lunch to hear about an exciting opportunity to grow your business AND provide valuable civilian work experience for military members who can work for you while still being paid by the military for up to 180 days prior to their separation/retirement!
