Venture Call

ABILENE STARTUP CONNECTIONS: FEATURED ENTREPRENEUR
2020-05-11 12:15 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | ONLINE
TOPIC – “PURSUING MY PASSION”
Melissa Vinson is a wife, mother of 6, and grandmother of 10 amazing little ones. Melissa is married to Dr. Ray Vinson, and serves with him as COO of Dominion International Network of Ministries and Churches and she is a Senior Fellow of The Institute for Biblical Leadership. Melissa is also the Founder and President of Christian Business Women’s Network, which hosts the annual “Encouraging Women Conference” and the “Abilene Women’s Expo”. Her desire to encourage and support women in business and in ministry led her to start the organization in 2017. Her background of more than 20 years experience in both business and ministry have created a unique love for and ability to combine the two and help women achieve their career and personal goals.

Melissa is a motivational speaker, blogger, Licensed Formation Therapist, Formation Coach and Mentor to women of all walks of life. As a Special Speaker, her transparency inspires and motivates others to let go, step out and BE the amazing women they were created to be. Her motto for life is “No Matter What!”
Abilene Startup Community is still meeting “for lunch” every Monday. Join us on ZOOM while you eat at the location of your choice. Great way to stay connected with other entrepreneurs and those who serve entrepreneurial businesses.
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Meeting ID 613-748-590
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THE BUSINESS CLINIC 2020 - PART 3
2020-05-18 12:15 - 13:00 | ONLINE
Sales & Human Resource specialists from Allied Employer Group will be presenting updated information regarding the current open-business stipulations. Their presentation regarding all types of employment matters will be followed by an open Q&A from the attendees of this video-conference.

Abilene Startup Community is still meeting “for lunch” every Monday. Join us on ZOOM while you eat at the location of your choice. Great way to stay connected with other entrepreneurs and those who serve entrepreneurial businesses.
SEE CONNECTION DETAILS BELOW.

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Meeting ID 613-748-590
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MEMORIAL DAY COOKOUT
2020-05-25 11:30 - 13:30 | Abilene Startup Community, 1433 Meadowbrook Dr., Abilene, TX, 79603, United States

ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY LUNCH
2020-06-01 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

ASC 2ND MONDAY LUNCH
2020-06-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Potter’s Pizza, 3802 Buffalo Gap Road, Abilene, TX, 79605, United States
The Abilene Startup Community is pleased to have local State Farm Agent, Kim Austin, speak at this 2nd Monday lunch event to be held at Potter’s Pizza (3802 Buffalo Gap Rd.). She comes highly recommended from one of our members who attends our weekly lunches. Just purchase your own lunch – NO OTHER COSTS. This will be our first post-lockdown gathering, where we will position the tables with respect to the prevailing social distancing recommendations. We hope to see you soon!
Starting at 12:15PM we will broadcast Kim’s presentation LIVE on FACEBOOK / ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY.

ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY LUNCH
2020-06-15 12:00 - 13:00, 2020-09-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Rosa’s Cafe, 1026 Judge Ely Blvd., Abilene, TX, 79601, United States

ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY LUNCH
2020-06-22 12:00 - 13:00, 2020-08-17 12:00 - 13:00, 2020-08-24 12:00 - 13:00

ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY LUNCH
2020-06-29 12:00 - 13:00, 2020-11-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Subway – Pine, 1542 Pine, Abilene, TX, 79601, United States

ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY LUNCH
2020-07-06 12:00 - 13:00, 2020-11-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Joe Allen’s BBQ, 301 S. 11th St., Abilene, TX, United States

ASC 2ND MONDAY LUNCH
2020-07-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Potter’s Pizza, 3802 Buffalo Gap Road, Abilene, TX, 79605, United States
Dr. Kevin Phillipson was born in South Africa, immigrating to the USA in 1992. This Professor of Marketing with McMurry University School of Business has also taught Business, Entrepreneurship, Management, Strategy, and Technology throughout his academic career. Kevin is also completing a Masters of Science Management with concentrations in Sports Management and Marketing. THOROUGHLY ENTREPRENEURIAL – Prior to becoming a professor, he has owned a taxi service, asphalt driveway company, computer company, advertising companies, a magazine and currently owns a sports tour business, an online marketing company, and a business consulting company. Additionally, Dr. Phillipson is the head coach for the ACU men’s rugby programs and is actively pursuing plans to institute local youth rugby clubs in Abilene. Kevin and wife, Angie, parent seven children.

ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY LUNCH
2020-07-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Schlotzsky’s, 1018 N. Judge Ely Blvd., Abilene, TX, United States

ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY LUNCH
2020-07-27 12:00 - 13:00, 2020-10-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Grumps Burgers, 3533 N. 1st St., Abilene, TX, 79603, United States

ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY LUNCH
2020-08-03 12:00 - 13:00, 2020-11-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Jason’s Deli, 1772 HWY 351, Abilene, TX, United States

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.

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

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

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.

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

ABILENE STARTUP COMMUNITY LUNCH
2020-10-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Sharon’s BBQ, 849 E. HWY 80, 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
2020-10-19 12:00 - 13:00 | McAlister’s Deli, 849 N. Judge Ely Blvd, Abilene, TX, 79601, 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?”
