Upcoming Events

Grow your skill set and make connections with other business owners and community organizations.

LiftFund’s events offer you a chance to learn new skills, navigate the complexities of business ownership, and meet other members of LiftFund’s community. We do our best to accommodate your schedule with a mix of in-person and online events.

 

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HMSDC EXPO 2022

1500 Post Oak Blvd., Houston, TX 77056 1500 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX, United States

The Houston Minority Supplier Development Council (HMSDC) proudly announces its upcoming Minority Business EXPO set for this September 28th (day 1) and 29th (day 2). This year’s EXPO is intentionally titled EXPONENTIAL GROWTH to describe our path forward as we push out of the pandemic into a new sense of normalcy. It is about making […]

$200

October WomenRISE: Succession Planning or How to Increase the Value of Your Business

Online Event / Webinar Online, Dallas, TX 75247, Dallas, TX, US

Join us in person or virtually for our October WomenRISE with Anne Salick, Financial Advisor & Certified Exit Planning Advisor, adaptation Financial Advisors for: Succession Planning or How to Increase the Value of Your Business Though it might not have occurred to you when establishing your company, preparing for instances when you aren’t available to […]

Free

November WomenRISE: Funding Your Business

Online Event / Webinar Online, Dallas, TX 75247, Dallas, TX, US

Learn about Funding Your Business with Holly Burrow from Equall.com for our November WomenRISE. In this workshop, you will learn how to find the right type of funding to build your business. After this workshop, you will walk away with a deeper understanding of how to prepare for funding and what types of funding are […]

Free

March WomenRISE: Basics of Grant Writing

Online Event / Webinar Online, Dallas, TX 75247, Dallas, TX, US

Learn the Basics of Grant Writing with Tracy Irby, Director, Center for Women Entrepreneurs at our March WomenRISE. Grants have historically been for non-profit organizations, but now they are becoming common for small businesses. Providing a complete and thorough proposal will improve your chances to make it to the judge's table. Make sure you don’t […]

Free

Legal Considerations for Small Businesses

HYBRID Workshop- IN_PERSON and ONLINE options Join the UTA Veterans Business Outreach Center and James Runzheimer, Attorney at Runzheimer Law will as they walk you through your small business legal options and obligations including: 1. Why do you want to be an entrepreneur? 2. Who are you going to do business with? 3. Form of […]

Free

Saturday Workshop: Positioned for Profit: How to Use Information About Your Dream Client to Sell More of Your Products or Services.

Online Event / Webinar Online, Dallas, TX 75247, Dallas, TX, US

Join us for our first Saturday workshop of 2023 with Brieanna Lightfoot Smith, Founder and CEO of Brands by Brie, for Positioned for Profit: How to Use Information About Your Dream Client to Sell More of Your Products or Services. The Positioned for Profit workshop will help participants get clarity on who they serve so […]

Free

Getting Started in Business!

This 6-week business planning course gives aspiring entrepreneurs the opportunity to work one-on-one and in a class, setting to learn and practice new strategies to prepare for their business launch. The course covers business feasibility research, the business plan executive statement articulation steps, industry competitive research, and business pitching for customers or launching support.

$125

April WomenRISE: Women Entrepreneurs Helping Women Entrepreneurs

Online Event / Webinar Online, Dallas, TX 75247, Dallas, TX, US

Join us for our April WomenRISE: Women Entrepreneurs Helping Women Entrepreneurs with Dr. Dewayanna Horn, Associate Dean and Professor of Management at Texas Woman’s University (TWU) in the College of Business. As an entrepreneur and small business owner, meeting and networking with other like-minded women business owners provide a chance to learn from peers and […]

Free

Access to Capital for Minority Small Businesses

Online Event / Webinar Online, Dallas, TX 75247, Dallas, TX, US

HYBRID Workshop- IN-PERSON and ONLINE options Funding is the #1 request from small business owners whether just starting out or looking to scale. But are you lender ready and do you know your options? Join the UTA Veterans Business Outreach Center for their monthly Third Thursday Think Tank with guest speakers, Todd Adams and Isaac […]

Free

Financing Your Small Business in 2024 | Business Startup Essentials

Online Event

This workshop will arm you with the knowledge and strategies to navigate the intricate landscape of entrepreneurship.Join us for an empowering session designed to provide you with the essential tools necessary to draft a dynamic and actionable plan customized to your Small Business Enterprise's (SBE) distinct circumstances. Whether you're launching a tech startup, a boutique […]

Grow Now with Contracting (Houston) – Session Two

5444 Westheimer Way 5444 Westheimer Way, Houston, TX 77056, Houston, TX, US

Join us as we help you understand what key document requirements are needed to register for The System for Awards Management (SAM) and more!Module 2: Federal Registration and CertificationWe will help you understand what key document requirements are needed to register for The System for Awards Management (SAM), insight on how to maneuver through the […]

Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Info Session, DFW

Online Event

Want help growing your business online ? Verizon & LiftFund can help! Join us in this FREE program to learn how to market online!Success often comes at a high cost. That’s why LiftFund is teaming up with the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready program. This free service offers small businesses the ability to apply growth […]