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:20200308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20201101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200817T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200817T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T053809 CREATED:20200713T204929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200713T204929Z UID:2664-1597665600-1597669200@venturecall.com SUMMARY:ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY LUNCH DESCRIPTION: URL:https://venturecall.com/event/abilene-startup-community-lunch-141/ LOCATION:TX ORGANIZER;CN="Venture%20Call%2C%20LLC.":MAILTO:mike@venturecall.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200824T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200824T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T053809 CREATED:20200713T205142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200713T205142Z UID:2666-1598270400-1598274000@venturecall.com SUMMARY:ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY LUNCH DESCRIPTION: URL:https://venturecall.com/event/abilene-startup-community-lunch-142/ LOCATION:TX ORGANIZER;CN="Venture%20Call%2C%20LLC.":MAILTO:mike@venturecall.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200831T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200831T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T053809 CREATED:20200713T205447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200726T233917Z UID:2668-1598875200-1598878800@venturecall.com SUMMARY:ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY LUNCH DESCRIPTION: URL:https://venturecall.com/event/abilene-startup-community-lunch-143/ 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;VALUE=DATE:20200907 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200908 DTSTAMP:20260410T053809 CREATED:20200811T221543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200811T221543Z UID:2713-1599436800-1599523199@venturecall.com SUMMARY:NO ASC LUNCH TODAY - CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAY DESCRIPTION: URL:https://venturecall.com/event/no-asc-lunch-today-celebrate-the-holiday/ LOCATION:TX END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200914T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200914T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T053809 CREATED:20200811T211319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200817T190656Z UID:2705-1600084800-1600088400@venturecall.com SUMMARY:2ND MONDAY LUNCH DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://venturecall.com/event/2nd-monday-lunch-5/ 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:20200921T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200921T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T053809 CREATED:20200811T211536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200811T211553Z UID:2707-1600689600-1600693200@venturecall.com SUMMARY:ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY LUNCH DESCRIPTION: URL:https://venturecall.com/event/abilene-startup-community-lunch-144/ 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:20200928T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200928T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T053809 CREATED:20200831T204159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200831T204159Z UID:2726-1601294400-1601298000@venturecall.com SUMMARY:ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY LUNCH DESCRIPTION: URL:https://venturecall.com/event/abilene-startup-community-lunch-145/ 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:20201005T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201005T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T053809 CREATED:20200831T205511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200831T212143Z UID:2730-1601899200-1601902800@venturecall.com SUMMARY:ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY LUNCH DESCRIPTION: URL:https://venturecall.com/event/abilene-startup-community-lunch-146/ LOCATION:Sharon’s BBQ\, 849 E. HWY 80\, TX\, 79601\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Venture%20Call%2C%20LLC.":MAILTO:mike@venturecall.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201012T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201012T133000 DTSTAMP:20260410T053809 CREATED:20200831T212428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201001T201957Z UID:2733-1602502200-1602509400@venturecall.com SUMMARY:THE ENTERPRISE EXCHANGE DESCRIPTION:THE PURPOSE OF THE ENTERPRISE EXCHANGE: TO FOSTER MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL PRACTICES BETWEEN FOR-PROFIT AND NON-PROFIT ENTERPRISES \n\nBuild awareness of current initiatives and hear the inside stories.\nIdentify resources that your organization/business has to offer in “exchange” for mutual benefits from another organization/business.\nIdentify “needs for growth” within your enterprise and what resources are needed to address those current barriers to growth.\nStimulate innovative and entrepreneurial thinking that can be applied to your enterprise through fresh ideas.\nMake new professional connections and build working partnerships that will improve the overall “Abilene Life Experience” AND advance the prosperity of your enterprise.\n\nTo 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.\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Q & A PANELISTS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FEATURED ENTERPRISES\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FEATURED SPEAKERS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jim Clark\n Director\, Christian Service Center \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Mikeworth\n Founder\, Just People & Venture Call \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n NON-PROFIT\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FOR-PROFIT\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Graham\n Co-founder/Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kevin Batten\n Founder/Executive Producer URL:https://venturecall.com/event/the-enterprise-exchange-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:20201019T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201019T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T053809 CREATED:20200831T212656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200831T212717Z UID:2736-1603108800-1603112400@venturecall.com SUMMARY:ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY LUNCH DESCRIPTION: URL:https://venturecall.com/event/abilene-startup-community-41/ 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:20201026T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201026T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T053809 CREATED:20200831T212841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200831T212841Z UID:2739-1603713600-1603717200@venturecall.com SUMMARY:ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY LUNCH DESCRIPTION: URL:https://venturecall.com/event/abilene-startup-community-lunch-147/ LOCATION:Grumps Burgers\, 3533 N. 1st St.\, Abilene\, TX\, 79603\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Venture%20Call%2C%20LLC.":MAILTO:mike@venturecall.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201102T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201102T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T053809 CREATED:20201004T235257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201004T235257Z UID:2799-1604318400-1604322000@venturecall.com SUMMARY:ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY LUNCH DESCRIPTION: URL:https://venturecall.com/event/abilene-startup-community-lunch-148/ 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:20201109T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201109T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T053809 CREATED:20201005T000851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201015T191426Z UID:2809-1604923200-1604926800@venturecall.com SUMMARY:2ND MONDAY LUNCH DESCRIPTION: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®.\nTOPIC OVERVIEW:\nAttendees 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?” URL:https://venturecall.com/event/2nd-monday-lunch-6/ 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:20201116T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201116T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T053809 CREATED:20201004T235436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201004T235436Z UID:2801-1605528000-1605531600@venturecall.com SUMMARY:ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY LUNCH DESCRIPTION: URL:https://venturecall.com/event/abilene-startup-community-lunch-149/ 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:20201123T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201123T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T053809 CREATED:20201004T235947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201004T235947Z UID:2803-1606132800-1606136400@venturecall.com SUMMARY:ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY LUNCH DESCRIPTION: URL:https://venturecall.com/event/abilene-startup-community-lunch-150/ LOCATION:Joe Allen’s BBQ\, 301 S. 11th St.\, Abilene\, TX\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201130T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201130T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T053809 CREATED:20201005T000215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201005T000215Z UID:2805-1606737600-1606741200@venturecall.com SUMMARY:ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY LUNCH DESCRIPTION: URL:https://venturecall.com/event/abilene-startup-community-lunch-151/ 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:20201207T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201207T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T053809 CREATED:20201005T000443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201005T000443Z UID:2807-1607342400-1607346000@venturecall.com SUMMARY:ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY LUNCH DESCRIPTION: URL:https://venturecall.com/event/abilene-startup-community-lunch-152/ 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;VALUE=DATE:20201221 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201222 DTSTAMP:20260410T053809 CREATED:20201005T001916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201005T001916Z UID:2815-1608508800-1608595199@venturecall.com SUMMARY:NO LUNCH EVENT THIS WEEK DESCRIPTION:  URL:https://venturecall.com/event/no-lunch-event-this-week/ LOCATION:TX END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201228 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201229 DTSTAMP:20260410T053809 CREATED:20201005T002355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201005T002355Z UID:2817-1609113600-1609199999@venturecall.com SUMMARY:NO LUNCH EVENT THIS WEEK DESCRIPTION: URL:https://venturecall.com/event/no-lunch-event-this-week-2/ LOCATION:TX END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210104T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210104T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T053809 CREATED:20201211T133434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201211T133434Z UID:2859-1609761600-1609765200@venturecall.com SUMMARY:ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY LUNCH DESCRIPTION: URL:https://venturecall.com/event/abilene-startup-community-lunch-153/ LOCATION:Grumps Burgers\, 3533 N. 1st St.\, Abilene\, TX\, 79603\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Venture%20Call%2C%20LLC.":MAILTO:mike@venturecall.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210111T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210111T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T053809 CREATED:20201211T130956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201211T132120Z UID:2853-1610366400-1610370000@venturecall.com SUMMARY:2ND MONDAY LUNCH DESCRIPTION: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! URL:https://venturecall.com/event/2nd-monday-lunch-8/ 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:20210118T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210118T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T053809 CREATED:20201211T133845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201211T133845Z UID:2862-1610971200-1610974800@venturecall.com SUMMARY:ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY LUNCH DESCRIPTION: URL:https://venturecall.com/event/abilene-startup-community-lunch-154/ 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:20210125T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210125T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T053809 CREATED:20201211T134028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201211T134028Z UID:2864-1611576000-1611579600@venturecall.com SUMMARY:ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY LUNCH DESCRIPTION: URL:https://venturecall.com/event/abilene-startup-community-lunch-155/ 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:20210201T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210201T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T053809 CREATED:20210112T203655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210112T203655Z UID:2879-1612180800-1612184400@venturecall.com SUMMARY:ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY LUNCH DESCRIPTION: URL:https://venturecall.com/event/abilene-startup-community-lunch-156/ LOCATION:TX ORGANIZER;CN="Venture%20Call%2C%20LLC.":MAILTO:mike@venturecall.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210208T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210208T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T053809 CREATED:20210112T203849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210121T215205Z UID:2881-1612785600-1612789200@venturecall.com SUMMARY:BUSINESS EDUCATION SEMINAR DESCRIPTION:  \nDawn 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.\nHustle 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! URL:https://venturecall.com/event/business-education-seminar/ 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:20210215T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210215T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T053809 CREATED:20210112T204030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210112T204030Z UID:2883-1613390400-1613394000@venturecall.com SUMMARY:ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION: URL:https://venturecall.com/event/abilene-startup-community-42/ 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:20210222T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210222T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T053809 CREATED:20210112T204218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210112T204218Z UID:2885-1613995200-1613998800@venturecall.com SUMMARY:ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION: URL:https://venturecall.com/event/abilene-startup-community-43/ LOCATION:TX ORGANIZER;CN="Venture%20Call%2C%20LLC.":MAILTO:mike@venturecall.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210301T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210301T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T053809 CREATED:20210208T213420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210208T213420Z UID:2963-1614600000-1614603600@venturecall.com SUMMARY:ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY LUNCH DESCRIPTION: URL:https://venturecall.com/event/abilene-startup-community-lunch-157/ LOCATION:Mezamiz Coffee House\, 3909 S 7th St\, Ste C\, Abilene\, TX\, 79605\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Venture%20Call%2C%20LLC.":MAILTO:mike@venturecall.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210308T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210308T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T053809 CREATED:20210208T220808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210210T125451Z UID:2975-1615204800-1615208400@venturecall.com SUMMARY:SECOND MONDAY LUNCH DESCRIPTION: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. \nTOMSCO 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. URL:https://venturecall.com/event/second-monday-lunch-9/ 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:20210315T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210315T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T053809 CREATED:20210208T213851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210208T213851Z UID:2967-1615809600-1615813200@venturecall.com SUMMARY:ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY LUNCH DESCRIPTION: URL:https://venturecall.com/event/abilene-startup-community-lunch-158/ LOCATION:Sharon’s BBQ\, 849 E. HWY 80\, TX\, 79601\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Venture%20Call%2C%20LLC.":MAILTO:mike@venturecall.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR