For the first time, Business Extension Bureau has enrolled a team to participate in the 2015 Houston Jingle Bell Run benefiting the YMCA of Greater Houston on December 13, 2015. Join us in cheering us on for the 5K Family Fun Run. We’ll post more details soon!
https://www.ymcahouston.org/jingle-bell-run/registration/
We are excited to announce that our ALL NEW Marketing for Small Business, Winter Seminar Series have been scheduled. We are offering two different programs:
Marketing for Small Business, The Basics
Blogging: Tuesday, February 2, 2016 11:30 – 1:00pm
Social Media: Tuesday, February 9, 2016 11:30 – 1:00pm
Email | Direct Mail: Tuesday, February 16, 2016 11:30 – 1:00pm
Search Engine Optimization: Tuesday, February 23, 2016 11:30 – 1:00pm
Marketing for Small Business, 2.0
TWITTER 2.0: Tuesday, March 15, 2016 11:30 – 1:00pm
FACEBOOK 2.0: Tuesday, March 22, 2016 11:30 -1:00pm
LinkedIN 2.0: Tuesday, March 29, 2016 11:30 – 1:00pm
Classes have a maximum of 15 students for personalized learning and maximum interaction. Cost is $30 per person, per class (with discounts for multiple class registration), and lunch is included. The series is held at our facility in the heart of the Houston Museum District.
We’ve had over 60 attendees in the past year, and classes fill quickly. Register today.
Always full and ALWAYS fun is the Printing Industries of the Gulf Coast annual Oktoberfest. Save the date, Wednesday, October 4th at St Arnold’s Brewery from 6PM – 8PM
There will be great German food, games for guests to play, vendor tables, lots of prizes AND FANTASTIC BEER!
They’ll have a display of this year’s Graphic Excellence Award winners, and coupons for a free entry in the 2016 competition, too!
Companies can purchase Party Paks to send employees and/or clients to one funtastic evening. There are also corporate sponsor spaces available for a chance to visit with 200+ guests at one place! A minimum of $300 will include a 6-ft display table at the event and (5) guest spots.
You can register here https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/m… or for more information call PI-Gulf Coast at 713-522-2046 or 800-448-5930.
Our Printing Industries of the Gulf Coast is having a 2fer coming up on Thursday, October 1st at The Printing Museum of Houston. Trish Witkowski, founder of foldfactory.com will present The Secrets of Engaging Mail in a morning session.
Immediately following, continue with Trish for the 2015 Women in Print Luncheon. This annual event celebrates Women in the printing business today and looks back on our rich history within the industry.
This is a great opportunity to see one of the industry’s best known and sought after speakers.
Cost varies based on level of participation
MORNING SESSION ONLY: $35.00/per person
WOMEN IN PRINT LUNCHEON ONLY: $39.00/per person
BOTH SESSIONS-SAVE $5: $69.00/per person
You don’t have to be a member to attend, you can register here http://pigulfcoast.com
Our Houston Postal Customer Council (PCC) is having their annual luncheon on Tuesday, September 22nd from 10:30-1:00 at The Texans Grille to celebrate National PCC Day!
A personal favorite of mine, Leo Raymond of Epicomm will be a featured speaker. Leo’s knowledge of the USPS & Activities on The Hill are second to none! And he is so entertaining, he can make details of the iMB exciting!
Kelvin Dansby, Marketing Manager of the USPS is also speaking. This will be a great show!
You don’t have to be a member to attend. Tickets are $75 per person, and you can register here http://houstonpcc.com/
Epicomm-SW Annual Luncheon at The Federal Reserve Bank in Houston with guest speaker Jesse Thompson, Business Economist.
Jesse will review his research and analysis on issues affecting the Houston and Gulf Coast economy, and a peek into predictions for the future. You can take a self guided tour of the fascinating facility prior to the luncheon too.
YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A MEMBER TO ATTEND THIS EVENT
Cost is $45 per person and you can register here
https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg…
We are excited to announce that our Marketing for Small Business, Fall Seminar Series have been scheduled. We are offering two different programs again:
Marketing for Small Business, The Basics
Blogging: Tuesday, October 27, 2015 11:30 – 1:00pm
Social Media: Tuesday, November 3, 2015 11:30 – 1:00pm
Email | Direct Mail: Tuesday, November 10, 2015 11:30 – 1:00pm
Search Engine Optimization: Tuesday, November 17, 2015 11:30 – 1:00pm
Marketing for Small Business, 2.0
TWITTER 2.0: Tuesday, December 1, 2015
FACEBOOK 2.0: Tuesday, December 8, 2015
LinkedIN 2.0: Tuesday, December 15, 2015
Classes have a maximum of 15 students for personalized learning and maximum interaction. Cost is $30 per person, per class (with discounts for multiple class registration), and lunch is included. The series is held at our facility in the heart of the Houston Museum District.
We’ve had over 60 attendees in the past year, and classes fill quickly. Register today.
Once again we had an outstanding group of entrepreneurs and partners attending our LinkedIn 2.0 Seminar. As with the other social platforms, LinkedIn is rapidly changing and offers a very robust environment for your business.
We defined the difference between sharing an update and publishing a post, outlined the anatomy of a company page, and reviewed what to post and how to measure. This was an incredibly interactive class (which is why we keep the maximum number of students to 15). Next week wraps up our Summer Seminar Series, with Twitter 2.0.
We had a full house for our inaugural Marketing for Small Business Intermediate Classes last week. Facebook 2.0 started off this 3-part series, and covers many of the recent changes within the Facebook platform.
If you’ve noticed that your reach isn’t as strong as it once was; you’ll want to attend this class! If you continue to market on Facebook the way “you always have”, you’ll continue to see that downward trend.
And special thanks to the amazing crew of Glenwood Weber Design for your fantastic testimonial! Every employee of Glenwood Weber Design has attended our Marketing for Small Business Classes!
I just wanted to say thank you to the team at BEB for providing concise and impactful lunch and learns for the small business and and BIG business community alike. I really got a lot our of the last advanced class “Facebook for Small Business” what great timing with all of the monumental changes that are coming from the Facebook Professional page structure. Thank You to Joy, Diane and Angel. I won’t miss a single class you offer!
My Best,
Glenwood Weber
(L-R) Jeremiah Mohr (Siteboxpro & Guest Professor), Laura Fiscal (Siteboxpro), Glenwood Weber (Glenwood Weber Design), Joy Z (BEB), Diane (BEB), Sharon Lampson (Tasman Sign & Graphics), Travis Herzog (Glenwood Weber Design), Samantha Fewox (Fewox Writing Services), Kacey White, Tina Thomas (Petopia).
A very special Thank You to our amazing group of entrepreneurs that attended our Marketing For Small Business-The Basics, SEO Class yesterday!
Also, Thank You to Jeremiah & Laura of Siteboxpro Web Design for being our guest Professors!
Every time we host classes, we meet so many great people & interesting companies! It’s a privilege to be a part of the business community of HTown!
And now, on to our 3-Part Advanced Series that begins next week!