Venture Call

ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY LUNCH
2021-07-26 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-05-17 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-02-01 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)

ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY LUNCH
2021-07-19 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-03-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Mezamiz Coffee House, 3909 S 7th St, Ste C, Abilene, TX, 79605, United States

2ND MONDAY LUNCH EVENT
2021-07-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Potter’s Pizza, 3802 Buffalo Gap Road, Abilene, TX, 79605, United States
Going from working in the nonprofit sector, co-owning a small business (still do!), being a mom of 2 young boys….and now copywriting? Yep!

I enjoy writing…especially when it involves places or people that I care about. This includes local businesses in the town I call home.
I care about helping people reach their potential.
I care about your business being seen and building a reputation that is trustworthy and credible.
I love to research and any piece I work on will be well-researched content that speaks to your target audience.

NO ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY LUNCH
2021-07-05 12:00 - 13:00

ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY LUNCH
2021-06-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Rosa’s Cafe, 1026 Judge Ely Blvd., Abilene, TX, 79601, United States

ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY LUNCH
2021-06-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Joe Allen’s BBQ, 301 S. 11th St., Abilene, TX, United States

AUDIENCE APPRECIATION DAY
2021-06-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Potter’s Pizza, 3802 Buffalo Gap Road, Abilene, TX, 79605, United States
We will have eight 5-minute presentations to celebrate our AUDIENCE APPRECIATION DAY from a variety of local entrepreneurs. Speakers scheduled:

DAVID CRANFILL – SMALL BUSINESS OUTFITTERS: “FIX THE NEXT” – Identify the foundational vital need your company needs fixed first before anything else.
KEVIN PHILLIPSON -WEST TEXAS PERFORMANCE ACADEMY FOR RUGBY AND SOCCER
ROMAN BURKS – MOVINGGOD MOBILE BILLBOARDS
SUNSHINE PETRUS – H2M SOLUTIONS MARKETING AGENCY: What every business should know about marketing their business with or without a budget.
TIM PROSSER – PROSSER PRODUCTIONS: An introduction to VISUAL MEDIA SERVICES – Video Business Cards
SETH PIETSEK: “Creating a Working Vision” – The need for not letting your vision become stagnant.
ROCHELLE & RANDY WHITE – ABILENE FOOD TOUR
SCOTT PARDEE – PARDEE COACHING AND CONSULTING

ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY LUNCH
2021-06-07 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-03-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Sharon’s BBQ, 849 E. HWY 80, TX, 79601, United States

NO LUNCH DUE TO HOLIDAY
2021-05-31

ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY LUNCH
2021-05-24 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-01-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Subway – Pine, 1542 Pine, Abilene, TX, 79601, United States

SECOND MONDAY LUNCH EVENT
2021-05-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Potter’s Pizza, 3802 Buffalo Gap Road, Abilene, TX, 79605, United States
Rentech was founded in 1996. Since those early days Rentech has grown to be the leading, worldwide, supplier of industrial water tube and waste heat recovery boilers. Rentech custom-designs all its boilers to the fit the application and meet customer specifications.
JACK RENTZ founded this company in 1996. Since those early days Rentech has grown to be the leading, worldwide, supplier of industrial water tube and waste heat recovery boilers. Rentech custom-designs all its boilers to the fit the application and meet customer specifications and is the leading manufacturer of water tube boilers.

ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY LUNCH
2021-05-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Fuzzy’s Taco Shop North, 2439 N. Judge Ely Blvd., Abilene, TX, 79601, United States

ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY LUNCH
2021-04-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Panera Bread, 3506 S. Clack, Abilene, TX, 79606, United States

ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY LUNCH
2021-04-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Gloria’s Grill, 228 Chestnut St., Abilene, TX, 79602, United States

THE BUSINESS CLINIC 2021 - SOLD OUT
2021-04-12 11:00 - 14:00 | Potter’s Pizza, 3802 Buffalo Gap Road, Abilene, TX, 79605, United States
WHEN IS THE LAST TIME YOUR BUSINESS HAD A “CHECK-UP”?It is common for us to go to the doctor for an annual physical exam…but what about YOUR BUSINESS? How healthy is it? Has the past year compromised your “business immune system”?? Join us in conducting an interactive organic diagnostic of your business during this 3-hour event. For ticket purchase options: REGISTER HERE
SOLD OUT
WHEN: MONDAY, APRIL 12, 2021
TIME: 11AM – 2PM (DOORS OPEN AT 10:30AM)
WHERE: POTTER’S PIZZA MEETING ROOM3802 BUFFALO GAP RD.ABILENE, TX 79605
COST/PERSON: $25 (Lunch Included) (This Early Bird Special Effective Until March 21st)

WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND? Anyone who is managing a business or a department knows the complexities of stewarding the current assets and trying to make improvements while identifying market opportunities in a quick-change world. The best teachers generally come from peers who are practitioners who have, primarily, learned by doing. Here is a really cost-effective way to take a break away from working in your business to work on your business. This day will help you assess what you are doing well and, possibly what you need focus upon in 2021.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Small Business Owners, Entrepreneurs, Economic Development professionals and others interested in having and maintaining healthy local businesses.
WHAT SHOULD YOU EXPECT TO HAPPEN? The theme of the day is about your BOOSTING BUSINESS HEALTH:BE RESILIENT. It will be interactive, engaging you in the process of examining your business/organization and will connect you with others in the Big Country business community that are called to make their mark on the marketplace. Things on the agenda:

Network with other small business owners and supporting resources from the Abilene area.
Hear from a Panel of Local Entrepreneurs about their secrets to being resilient when confronting the adversity and threats to their businesses in 2020.
Facilitator-led Table-talk Discussions that lead to prescriptions for building a stronger, more balanced immune system in your business.
Develop a Business Diagnostic Report that will help you identify the healthy practices needed in your business.
Lunchtime Keynote Speaker who has built a growing business in Abilene even in the adversity of the 2020 pandemic.

WHO IS PRESENTING?

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT!

ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY LUNCH
2021-04-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Heff’s Burgers – Antilley Road, 1902 Antilley Road, Abilene, TX, 79606, United States

ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY LUNCH
2021-03-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Schlotzsky’s, 1018 N. Judge Ely Blvd., Abilene, TX, United States

ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY LUNCH
2021-03-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Firehouse Subs, 3858 Ridgemont Drive, Abilene, 79606, United States

SECOND MONDAY LUNCH
2021-03-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Potter’s Pizza, 3802 Buffalo Gap Road, Abilene, TX, 79605, United States
TOM MCALISTER, co-owner of TOMSCO INVESTMENTS, is a longstanding local entrepreneur with a wealth of experience in forming partnerships operating in a variety of market endeavors. His experience in DISTRIBUTION, RETAIL, WHOLESALE and other industries has taught him valuable hands-on lessons about pivoting and responding to market stressors. Tom’s entrepreneurial story spans five decades in Abilene, giving him particular insights about “watch-outs” which he refers to as “pitfalls”. He speaks about the value of being involved in civic organizations and making an investment of time and money in our community. There is a type of marketplace wisdom that can only be gained over time – Tom is willing to share what he has learned in his journey with those of us who have not yet put in the time.
TOMSCO INVESTMENTS is a Limited Liability Company engaged in the buying and selling of residential and commercial real estate. Longer term commercial property also make up part of the acquisitions. The main objective is to specialize in the renovation of foreclosed and distressed properties to achieve a fair and reasonable return on investment.

ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY
2021-02-22 12:00 - 13:00

ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY
2021-02-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Rosa’s Cafe, 1026 Judge Ely Blvd., Abilene, TX, 79601, United States

BUSINESS EDUCATION SEMINAR
2021-02-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Potter’s Pizza, 3802 Buffalo Gap Road, Abilene, TX, 79605, United States
Dawn Garrett’s background is in corporate learning and development, business sales management and administration. She and her husband Bryant own Bryant’s Plumbing, however Dawn has owned two other Hobby businesses prior to this most recent endeavor. Through experience and study, Dawn (and Bryant) have gathered a great deal of information on what makes customers say “yes” to your proposal, and how to keep them coming back. And what to do if your employees are creating obstacles to those two success factors.
Hustle and Clone will walk you through what customers REALLY want and how to assess if your employees are meeting those demands. You will also leave with training materials for you to share with your employees to get everyone on deck and advocating for your business as if they were you!

ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY LUNCH
2021-01-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Fuzzy’s Taco Shop South, 3351 Turner Plaza Drive, Ste.100, Abilene, 79606, United States

2ND MONDAY LUNCH
2021-01-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Potter’s Pizza, 3802 Buffalo Gap Road, Abilene, TX, 79605, United States
Hello! I’m Jen — Owner & Curator of A PEOPLE PARTY PRODUCTIONS. I have always had a thing for wanting people to know about all the local treasures and handmade goods wherever I go – I had no idea it would evolve into a business! I love seeing people make connections that encourage and inspire them, and put them at ease when they find out we’re all in this together. We are a community FOR MAKERS + CREATORS TO CONNECT, RELATE, AND CO-CREATE. Who are the Makers + Creators exactly? Whether you’re a seasoned craftsmen, a small shop owner, a work from home parent with a creative side hustle, a student with a dream, a full-time employee pursuing your creative passions late at night, or the person just looking for inspiration to start some where, this community is for you!

ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY LUNCH
2021-01-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Grumps Burgers, 3533 N. 1st St., Abilene, TX, 79603, United States
