As a small business owner or nonprofit leader, it is vital to your success to seek out opportunities where you can learn from other industry professionals and grow in your role. We’re sharing a few events both big and small throughout Austin that are great opportunities to network and learn from experienced business professionals.
Austin Business Events
Global Leadership Summit
On August 8-9th, the Global Leadership Summit will be shown at the Long Center in downtown Austin. Registration for this event includes:
- Distraction-free development for you and your team
- Impact your local community by gathering with other like-minded influencers
- Experience the world-class event through state-of-the-art technology in a team-friendly, welcoming environment
- Additional benefits vary by location—e.g. breakout rooms available for teams; special seating provisions; in some venues on-site lunch available
Round Rock Chamber Business After Hours
This casual social atmosphere at San Gabriel Rehabilitation & Care Center provides a great space for networking with other local businesses. This FREE event is from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on August 13th. Make sure to bring cards for your chance to win a door prize and for the opportunity to make new business contacts!
Texas Conference for Women
The Texas Conference for Women is a one-day event on October 24th at the Austin Convention Center. The mission of the Conference for Women is to promote, communicate, and amplify the influence of women in the workplace and beyond. At the event’s annual nonpartisan, nonprofit conferences, thousands of active professionals come together to connect, renew, and find inspiration in the community.
Small Business Expo
The Small Business Expo is being held at the Hyatt Regency in Houston on Tuesday, December 17th. This event features Main Stage presentations led by industry experts. It is an opportunity to ask questions and discuss strategies that build business success. There also choice workshops that deliver business-critical skills, tactics, and tools to help you run your business more efficiently and boost your efficiency, revenue & growth plan.
Economic Development Department
The Economic Development Department of Austin offers online courses and webinars throughout the month across a variety of subjects for business owners. This is a great option for those that want to expand their knowledge on topics like databases, marketing, accounting or how to better manage your cash flow.
We encourage seeking out local conferences and seminars to grow as a business owner. As your financial partner, you are always welcome to visit our office to learn more about credit card processing and how it impacts your business.