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Subject: Transform Your Business with Our March Webinars!
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Email from SCORE Central Region Webinars This Month Click on the title to g=
o to the workshop description and registration. =E2=80=8A =EF=BB=BFJoin SBA=
 Houston in partnership with SCORE for Designing a Marketing Plan to Grow Y=
our Business March 16 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM Every business is different and wh=
at works for one may not work for another. The same goes for your marketing=
 plan!  Join to gain a solid understanding of how to develop a marketing pl=
an that aligns with your business objectives and drives growth. This presen=
tation will assist you in understanding how to reach the right target marke=
ts, effective resources for marketing, and the tools you need to move your =
marketing efforts in the right direction. Veterans Leadership Academy (IN-P=
ERSON) Saturdays, Starting March 21, 2026 - June 6, 2026=EF=BB=BF =EF=BB=BF=
HCC Brays Oaks Campus | Room 204 8855 W Bellfort Ave, Houston, TX 77031 =EF=
=BB=BF =EF=BB=BFThe Veterans Leadership Academy is an in-depth experience f=
or veterans and veteran family members focused on personal development and =
on developing and enhancing leadership skills that apply to every aspect of=
 life=E2=80=94at home, at work, and in the community. Participants will gai=
n practical tools and insights designed to strengthen self-awareness, decis=
ion-making, and effective leadership in real-world situations. =EF=BB=BF =
=EF=BB=BFPresented by Rick Miller, retired U.S. Navy Captain and U.S. Navy =
Academy graduate  AI is the Assistant. You're Still the Boss March 21 | 11:=
00 AM AI is everywhere=E2=80=94writing emails, scheduling meetings, and pro=
mising to =E2=80=9Csave time.=E2=80=9D But automation alone doesn=E2=80=99t=
 build a business. This practical, empowering 2-hour hands-on workshop help=
s entrepreneurs understand where AI truly adds value and where human execut=
ion still matters most. Jannine breaks down how to use AI as an assistant=
=E2=80=94not a replacement=E2=80=94so work actually gets done. Attendees wi=
ll leave with clarity, confidence, and a realistic framework for combining =
automation and human support without overwhelm or burnout. =E2=80=8A =E2=80=
=8A SouthState Bank presents Healthcare Series: Culture Built in Real Time =
(IN-PERSON) March 25 | 9:00 AM =EF=BB=BFHCC Brays Oaks Campus | Room 204 88=
55 W Bellfort Ave, Houston, TX 77031 This interactive lab-style workshop mo=
ves beyond theory to explore how culture is shaped daily through leadership=
 behaviors, decisions, and systems. Participants will examine real-world sc=
enarios from healthcare environments and learn how trust, accountability, a=
nd engagement are either reinforced or eroded in moments that often go unno=
ticed. This session is designed to help leaders intentionally shape a cultu=
re that supports both staff well-being and quality care =E2=80=94 in real t=
ime, not someday. Join HCC in partnership with SCORE for Digital Marketing =
Clinic - Social Media & AI March 25 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM Format: Open Discussio=
n =E2=80=93 Ask questions of our experts relating to your business about So=
cial Media and AI. Spend time with an expert. Ask questions and learn! Join=
 Beth Guide and Sandra Louvier with the Glenda & David Regenbaum Center for=
 Entrepreneurship at Houston Community College Northwest and SCORE for our =
Monthly Digital Marketing Clinics, running now for over four years and buil=
ding a loyal following of entrepreneurs seeking to continuously improve the=
ir digital marketing effectiveness. =E2=80=8A Looking Ahead STRIVE VEP Stag=
e 2 (IN PERSON) Launch Session April 4 | 9 AM =E2=80=93 4 PM=EF=BB=BF =EF=
=BB=BFHCC Brays Oaks Campus | Room 204 8855 W Bellfort Ave, Houston, TX 770=
31=EF=BB=BF =EF=BB=BF=EF=BB=BF =EF=BB=BF(VIRTUAL) Weekly Sessions (Tuesdays=
) April 7, 14, 21, 28 | 6PM - 9PM =EF=BB=BF At the heart of the Veteran Ent=
repreneurship Program (VEP) is an intense, immersive, rigorous, practical S=
TRIVE Program. The STRIVE Program, offered through the Syracuse University =
Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF), is an immersive entrep=
reneurship experience for Veterans and military families ready to grow an e=
arly-stage business or develop a new idea. Through hands-on business modeli=
ng, design thinking, and expert mentorship, you=E2=80=99ll strengthen your =
business foundation and increase your potential for success. STRIVE will be=
 useful for anyone, whether they have had prior business or entrepreneurial=
 experience. The course provides self-assessment of the skills and commitme=
nt necessary to successfully start and operate an entrepreneurial venture. =
Instructors: Charles Pulliam & Jonathan Campos  Breaking the Cycle: Reducin=
g Healthcare Turnover April 8 | 11:30 AM High turnover is not inevitable =
=E2=80=94 it=E2=80=99s often the result of systems and culture gaps. This s=
ession examines the root causes of turnover in healthcare settings and offe=
rs practical strategies to shift from reactive staffing to a retention-firs=
t mindset. PeopleFund presents: The 5 Structures Every Entrepreneur Must Bu=
ild in the Age of AI April 21 | 6:30 PM In this session, we=E2=80=99ll expl=
ore the five core structures every entrepreneur must build to operate effec=
tively in today=E2=80=99s fast-changing landscape. From identity and decisi=
on-making to execution, financial alignment, and leadership, this webinar w=
ill help you strengthen the internal and operational systems that AI cannot=
 automate. =E2=80=8A Connect with SCORE Houston SCORE Houston Podcast Now L=
ive! How to Listen:=EF=BB=BF =EF=BB=BF Apple Podcasts I Spotify I Amazon Mu=
sic I YouTube A special thank you to our sponsors! Funded in part through a=
 Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opi=
nions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of th=
e author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. =E2=80=8A =
SCORE Houston Houston, TX 77401 Tel: (713) 487 - 6565 Connect With Us:=EF=
=BB=BF                   =E2=80=8A SCORE Central Region | 712 H St NE PMB 9=
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may not work for another. The same goes for your marketing plan!&#xa0;</spa=
n></p>
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<p style=3D"margin: 0;"><span style=3D"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255)=
; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Join to gain a solid understanding of how to develo=
p a marketing plan that aligns with your business objectives and drives gro=
wth. This presentation will assist you in understanding how to reach the ri=
ght target markets, effective resources for</span></p>
<p style=3D"margin: 0;"><span style=3D"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255)=
; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">marketing, and the tools you need to move your mark=
eting efforts in the right direction.</span></p>
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<p style=3D"margin: 0;"><a href=3D"https://f7btjwgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=3D=
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Leadership Academy</a> <a href=3D"https://f7btjwgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=3D0=
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)</a></p>
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, 64); font-family: Lato, sans-serif;">Saturdays, Starting March 21, 2026 -=
 June 6, 2026</span><span style=3D"font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-styl=
e: italic; font-weight: normal;">&#xfeff;<span><br></span>&#xfeff;</span><s=
pan style=3D"font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-style: italic; font-weight=
: normal; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">HCC Brays Oaks Campus |=
 Room 204</span></p>
<p style=3D"margin: 0;"><a href=3D"https://f7btjwgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=3D=
0018ol-RIyn4kPMSemmslAvL1utNvmnwRHE6_3VdT2nelCQZm8-pEso_cLsoAtYeAIpNCOKgbh2=
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oration: none;">8855 W Bellfort Ave, Houston, TX 77031</a></p>
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34); font-family: Lato, sans-serif;">&#xfeff;</span></p>
<p style=3D"margin: 0;"><span style=3D"font-size: 14px; color: rgb(34, 34, =
34); font-family: Lato, sans-serif;">&#xfeff;</span><span style=3D"font-siz=
e: 16px; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Lato, sans-serif;">The Vetera=
ns Leadership Academy is an in-depth experience for veterans and veteran fa=
mily members focused on&#xa0;personal development&#xa0;and on developing an=
d enhancing leadership skills that apply to every aspect of life&#x2014;at =
home, at work, and in the community.</span></p>
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<p style=3D"margin: 0;"><span style=3D"font-size: 16px; color: rgb(34, 34, =
34); font-family: Lato, sans-serif;">Participants will gain practical tools=
 and insights designed to strengthen self-awareness, decision-making, and e=
ffective leadership in real-world situations.</span></p>
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eff;<span><br></span>&#xfeff;</span><span style=3D"font-family: Lato, sans-=
serif; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Presented by Rick Miller, retired U.S. Navy=
 Captain and U.S. Navy Academy graduate&#xa0;</span></p>
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k" style=3D"width: 60%;" align=3D"center" valign=3D"top"> <table class=3D"t=
ext text--article text--padding-vertical" width=3D"100%" border=3D"0" cellp=
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ft; font-family: Lato,sans-serif; color: #464648; font-size: 16px; line-hei=
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t=3D"_blank" style=3D"font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px; font-family: Lato=
, sans-serif; color: #006eb7; text-decoration: none;">AI is the Assistant. =
You're Still the Boss</a></p>
<p style=3D"margin: 0;"><span style=3D"font-weight: bold;">March 21 | 11:00=
 AM</span></p>
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<p style=3D"margin: 0;"><span style=3D"font-family: Lato, sans-serif; color=
: rgb(0, 0, 0);">AI is everywhere&#x2014;writing emails, scheduling meeting=
s, and promising to &#x201c;save time.&#x201d; But</span></p>
<p style=3D"margin: 0;"><span style=3D"font-family: Lato, sans-serif; color=
: rgb(0, 0, 0);">automation alone doesn&#x2019;t build a business. This pra=
ctical, empowering 2-hour hands-on workshop helps entrepreneurs understand =
where AI truly adds value and where human execution still matters most. Jan=
nine breaks down how to use AI as an assistant&#x2014;not a replacement=
014;so work actually gets done. Attendees will leave with clarity, confiden=
ce, and a realistic framework for combining automation and human support wi=
thout overwhelm or burnout.</span></p>
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<p style=3D"margin: 0;"><a href=3D"https://f7btjwgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=3D=
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ion: none;">SouthState Bank presents Healthcare Series: Culture Built in Re=
al Time </a><a href=3D"https://f7btjwgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=3D0018ol-RIyn4=
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(IN-PERSON)</a></p>
<p style=3D"margin: 0;"><span style=3D"font-weight: bold;">March 25 | 9:00 =
AM</span></p>
<p style=3D"margin: 0;"><span style=3D"color: rgb(42, 47, 53); font-style: =
italic;">&#xfeff;HCC Brays Oaks Campus | Room 204</span></p>
<p style=3D"margin: 0;"><a href=3D"https://f7btjwgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=3D=
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nt-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;">8855 W Bellfort Ave, Houston, TX=
 77031</a></p>
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<p style=3D"margin: 0;"><span style=3D"font-family: Lato, sans-serif;">This=
 interactive lab-style workshop moves beyond theory to explore how culture =
is shaped daily through leadership behaviors, decisions, and systems. Parti=
cipants will examine real-world scenarios from healthcare environments and =
learn how trust, accountability, and engagement are either reinforced or er=
oded in moments that often go unnoticed. This session is designed to help l=
eaders intentionally shape a culture that supports both staff well-being an=
d quality care &#x2014; in real time, not someday.</span></p>
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-column" style=3D"table-layout: fixed;" width=3D"100%" border=3D"0" cellpad=
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ext text--article text--padding-vertical" width=3D"100%" border=3D"0" cellp=
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px;" align=3D"left" valign=3D"top">
<p style=3D"margin: 0;"><span style=3D"font-size: 14px; color: rgb(192, 62,=
 48);">Join HCC in partnership with SCORE for</span></p>
<p style=3D"margin: 0;"><a href=3D"https://f7btjwgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=3D=
0018ol-RIyn4kPMSemmslAvL1utNvmnwRHE6_3VdT2nelCQZm8-pEso_Qkni9SJv4QIvDwi6I8g=
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"_blank" style=3D"font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px; color: #006eb7; text-=
decoration: none;">Digital Marketing Clinic - Social Media &amp; AI</a></p>
<p style=3D"margin: 0;"><span style=3D"font-weight: bold;">March 25 | 6:00 =
- 8:00 PM</span></p>
<p style=3D"margin: 0;"><br></p>
<p style=3D"margin: 0;"><span style=3D"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, =
0); font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Format: Open Discu=
ssion</span><span style=3D"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Verdana=
, Helvetica, sans-serif;">&#xa0;&#x2013; Ask questions of our experts relat=
ing to your business about Social Media and AI. </span><span style=3D"color=
: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Spend time with an expert. Ask questions and learn!</span>=
</p>
<p style=3D"margin: 0;"><br></p>
<p style=3D"margin: 0;"><span style=3D"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Join Beth Guid=
e and Sandra Louvier with the Glenda &amp; David Regenbaum Center for Entre=
preneurship at Houston Community College Northwest and SCORE for our Monthl=
y Digital Marketing Clinics, running now for over four years and building a=
 loyal following of entrepreneurs seeking to continuously improve their dig=
ital marketing effectiveness.</span></p>
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le=3D"width: 40%;" align=3D"center" valign=3D"top">
<div class=3D"spacer" style=3D"line-height: 73px; height: 73px;">&#x200a;</=
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rogram.</span></p>
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e Syracuse University Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF), =
is an immersive entrepreneurship experience for Veterans and military famil=
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nds-on business modeling, design thinking, and expert mentorship, you&#x201=
9;ll strengthen your business foundation and increase your potential for su=
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her they have had prior business or entrepreneurial experience. The course =
provides self-assessment of the skills and commitment necessary to successf=
ully start and operate an entrepreneurial venture.</span></p>
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AM</span></p>
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to, sans-serif;">High turnover is not inevitable &#x2014; it&#x2019;s often=
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hift from reactive staffing to a retention-first mindset.</span></p>
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