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Whether you need help understanding your f= inancials, strengthening your marketing, or protecting your business throug= h cybersecurity, our specialists are here to support your next steps. To ge= t started, contact your SBDC Advisor to discuss your needs and request a re= ferral to a Business Specialist. View Business Specialists From Vision to G= rand Opening Defense Tactics Institute Opens Its Doors in Pearland We=E2=80= =99re proud to spotlight Defense Tactics Institute, a new martial arts stud= io in Pearland, Texas, founded by David Galvin and Roy Fitzgerald. With gui= dance from SBDC advisor LeeVera Smith, the team successfully brought their = vision to life, celebrating their recent grand opening and ribbon cutting. = Defense Tactics Institute specializes in Pekiti-Tirsia Kali, a Filipino mar= tial art focused on practical self-defense, disciplined movement, and real-= world application. Their approach emphasizes situational awareness and skil= l-building that extends beyond the studio. As they begin serving the Pearla= nd community, their mission is clear: to equip individuals with confidence,= control, and capability. =F0=9F=91=89 Check out the Defense Tactics Instit= ute and their journey here. =E2=80=8A Bookmark This "Choosing the right loc= ation is crucial because it directly impacts your visibility, customer acce= ss, operating costs, and overall success, and conducting a feasibility stud= y helps ensure that location aligns with your target market, demand, and lo= ng-term business viability." ~A tip from Houston SBDC Advisor, LeeVera Smit= h =E2=80=8A SBDC Events You Can=E2=80=99t Miss In-Person Event Buying and S= elling a Business: What You Need to Know May. 7 | 10 a.m. Register Here In-= Person Event Small Business Networking | Cup of JoeY | May. 8 | 8:30 a.m. R= egister Here =E2=80=8A Stay Connected! 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With the start of the second quarter, now is a grea= t time to check in on your business performance and plan for what’s = ahead. Reviewing your first quarter results can help you identify opportuni= ties, make adjustments, and move forward with confidence.


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We’re proud to spotlight Defense Tactics Ins= titute, a new martial arts studio in Pearland, Texas, founded by David Galv= in and Roy Fitzgerald.


With guidance from SBDC advisor LeeVera Smith, the = team successfully brought their vision to life, celebrating their recent gr= and opening and ribbon cutting.


Defense Tactics Institute specializes in Pekiti-Tir= sia Kali, a Filipino martial art focused on practical self-defense, discipl= ined movement, and real-world application. Their approach emphasizes situat= ional awareness and skill-building that extends beyond the studio.


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