Venture Call

SECOND MONDAY LUNCH
2021-03-08 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | 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 LUNCH
2021-03-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Mezamiz Coffee House, 3909 S 7th St, Ste C, Abilene, TX, 79605, United States

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

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
2021-02-01 12:00 - 13:00, 2020-08-24 12:00 - 13:00, 2020-08-17 12:00 - 13:00 | TX

ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY LUNCH
2021-01-25 12:00 - 13:00, 2020-11-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Fuzzy’s Taco Shop South, 3351 Turner Plaza Drive, Ste.100, Abilene, 79606, United States

ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY LUNCH
2021-01-18 12:00 - 13:00, 2020-11-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Subway – Pine, 1542 Pine, Abilene, TX, 79601, 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, 2020-10-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Grumps Burgers, 3533 N. 1st St., Abilene, TX, 79603, United States

NO LUNCH EVENT THIS WEEK
2020-12-28, 2020-12-21 | TX

ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY LUNCH
2020-12-07 12:00 - 13:00, 2020-08-31 12:00 - 13:00 | Gloria’s Grill, 228 Chestnut St., Abilene, TX, 79602, United States

ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY LUNCH
2020-11-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Jason’s Deli, 1772 HWY 351, Abilene, TX, United States

ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY LUNCH
2020-11-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Joe Allen’s BBQ, 301 S. 11th St., Abilene, TX, United States

2ND MONDAY LUNCH
2020-11-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Potter’s Pizza, 3802 Buffalo Gap Road, Abilene, TX, 79605, United States
PAUL SCHNITMAN started Schnitman & Associates Inc (“SAI”, a third party pension administration firm) in 1982 and Plan Ahead, Inc (now Plan Ahead Financial Management Inc – “PAFM”) in 1992. He sold SAI to his brother in 2006 who changed the name of the company, recently, to Leverage. PAFM provides money management services as well as financial consulting services. This company recently obtained service trademarks for Plan Ahead Spending® and Spending Doctors®.
TOPIC OVERVIEW:
Attendees of this 2nd Monday lunch will find out about the benefits of using financials to spot both positive and negative financial developments and the benefits of using monthly numbers instead of year to date numbers. Paul will also explain why it is necessary to project cash flows at least 12 months in advance to help spot potential problems or surpluses developing and will answer the question “Is leverage good or bad?”

ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY LUNCH
2020-10-19 12:00 - 13:00 | McAlister’s Deli, 849 N. Judge Ely Blvd, Abilene, TX, 79601, United States

THE ENTERPRISE EXCHANGE
2020-10-12 11:30 - 13:30 | Potter’s Pizza, 3802 Buffalo Gap Road, Abilene, TX, 79605, United States
THE PURPOSE OF THE ENTERPRISE EXCHANGE: TO FOSTER MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL PRACTICES BETWEEN FOR-PROFIT AND NON-PROFIT ENTERPRISES

Build awareness of current initiatives and hear the inside stories.
Identify resources that your organization/business has to offer in “exchange” for mutual benefits from another organization/business.
Identify “needs for growth” within your enterprise and what resources are needed to address those current barriers to growth.
Stimulate innovative and entrepreneurial thinking that can be applied to your enterprise through fresh ideas.
Make new professional connections and build working partnerships that will improve the overall “Abilene Life Experience” AND advance the prosperity of your enterprise.

To register for this 2-hour lunch event click here. The only cost to attendees will be the purchase of their lunch which will be paid when exiting the event.

Q & A PANELISTS

FEATURED ENTERPRISES

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Jim Clark
Director, Christian Service Center

Michael Mikeworth
Founder, Just People & Venture Call

NON-PROFIT

FOR-PROFIT

James Graham
Co-founder/Director

Kevin Batten
Founder/Executive Producer

ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY LUNCH
2020-10-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Sharon’s BBQ, 849 E. HWY 80, TX, 79601, United States

ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY LUNCH
2020-09-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Firehouse Subs, 3858 Ridgemont Drive, Abilene, 79606, United States

ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY LUNCH
2020-09-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Rosa’s Cafe, 1026 Judge Ely Blvd., Abilene, TX, 79601, United States

2ND MONDAY LUNCH
2020-09-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Potter’s Pizza, 3802 Buffalo Gap Road, Abilene, TX, 79605, United States
Paul M. Mason, Ph.D., has taught sixteen economics courses from Principles to MBA macroeconomics and statistics; three finance courses and a life-skills course to graduating senior undergraduates. He has written 40 peer reviewed articles in economics and finance; two books; 36 quarterly economic reports for Jacksonville FL; two linked-in articles; numerous other presentations, working papers, speeches, and unpublished manuscript. In his private consulting practice, Paul has provided extensive, complex testimony as an expert witness in economics litigation.

NO ASC LUNCH TODAY - CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAY
2020-09-07 | TX

2ND MONDAY LUNCH
2020-08-10 00:00 - 13:00 | Potter’s Pizza, 3802 Buffalo Gap Road, Abilene, TX, 79605, United States
After working in multicultural and international enrollment for 14 years, he is now a full-time instructor of marketing and international business at Abilene Christian University. He is a member of University Church of Christ where he attends the bilingual service, teaches children’s classes, and serves as one of the co-chairs of the missions committee. Born in Mexico City, Daniel grew up in Cancun, Mexico. After high school, he moved to Abilene to become an international student at Abilene Christian University. He is married to Yukari from Japan, and together they have two confused Texan girls and a new baby boy.
PRESENTING: Positioning defines where your product stands in relation to others offering similar products in the mind of the consumer. However, many companies do not pay attention to their position in the marketplace. We will talk about strategies to influence a favorable marketing position.
