Developed by the Glenda & David Regenbaum Center for Entrepreneurship - HCC Northwest, the Small Business Success Series by HCC© is a 5-Module program that offers an opportunity for hands-on learning and interaction with faculty, guest entrepreneurs, business experts, and peer delegates.
This series is specifically developed for proposed, startup and existing entrepreneurs who are actively pursuing launch and growth of your specific business concept.
A Certificate of Completion will be awarded to those students who fully attend all 5 modules to graduate from the series.
Five Modules - One Module is offered Each Week
Wednesdays from 9:00 am - 1:30 pm, starting June 4th, 2025
at Houston Community College - HCC Eastside Campus
Inside Workforce Building I, Room TBA
Five In-Person Sessions in All
Light Breakfast Provided
Program Session Dates & Topics:
06/04 - Ignite the Entrepreneur in You! – Explore key attributes, behavior styles and profiles of successful entrepreneurs to challenge yourself, your team and the future of your business. Develop a map of your business idea alongside fellow entrepreneurs.
Presenter: Dr. Tanisha Lemelle | Room: Workforce Building I Room 305
06/11 - Vet the Venture – Are My Ideas Lucrative? - Assists entrepreneurs in determining the financial viability of their business idea or growth plan. Covers competition, market need, price positioning, differentiators, revenue projections, start-up costs & more.
Presenter: Karen Sharp | Room: Workforce Building I Room 305
06/18 - Sales & Marketing Powered Up – Insights & tactics to improve your organization’s ongoing market research process, messaging, strategic planning, budget & spending, digital marketing, analytics & measurement and loyalty & brand advocacy.
Presenters: Austin Tenette and Leeanne Aguilar | Room: Workforce Building I Room 305
06/25 - Financials for Small Business Launch & Growth – Prepare for the “why, how & what’s next” in understanding your numbers: past, present & how to analyze & estimate numbers you & your funders need to know to propel you to sustained success.
Presenter: Conchita Reyes | Room: Workforce Building I Room 305
07/02 - Minimizing Risk – Protect Your Assets, Your Business & Your Future - Minimize risk considering: Liability and tax requirements in business organization; insurance; hiring employees & independent contractors; operational processes & contact negotiations.
Presenter: David Regenbaum | Room: Workforce Building I Room 305
Cohort Graduation Ceremony on 07/02 following the end of Module 5!
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For more call 713-718-2263 or email susie.molina@hccs.edu
