Texas State University Small Business Development Center

10/28/2026

📅 Upcoming Workshop: Shape the Future of Transit with CapMetro!

Are you curious about the future of transportation in Central Texas and the potential business opportunities coming with it?
Join CapMetro on November 13th at 10:00 AM CST for an informative virtual workshop on the CapMetro Strategic Plan 2030 & Transit Plan 2035.

We’ll be discussing:
✅ CapMetro’s growth and expansion plans for the next 5–10+ years
✅ Upcoming project opportunities for small businesses and vendors
✅ How to get involved in regional development

💡 Meet Our Guest Speaker:
We’re excited to welcome Carlos A. Balderas, Manager of Small Business Programs & Compliance at CapMetro! Carlos brings over 20 years of experience across Texas state agencies, Tesla's Texas Gigafactory supply chain, and local community leadership in Williamson and Travis counties.

Don't miss this opportunity to connect and prepare your business for future growth.

👉 Register using link in comment!

10/21/2026

Still time to register!

What if you had an assistant to help organize ideas, streamline tasks, and keep your business moving forward?
Join us in person for "Build Your Own AI Chief of Staff" and explore practical ways AI can support your day-to-day business operations.
📅 November 3
🕙 10 a.m.
📍 Texas State University SBDC Austin Office
🚨 Important workshop requirement: Participants must have an active, paid Claude AI subscription before the workshop to access the features used during training. Participants are responsible for obtaining and paying for their own subscription.

The Texas State University SBDC and Texas South-West SBDC Network do not endorse or recommend Claude AI, Anthropic, or any specific commercial product or service. Claude AI is used solely for instructional purposes during this workshop.

Bring your curiosity (and laptop 💻) and get ready to put AI to work for your business. Space is limited, register today using link in comment!

10/16/2026

✨ Women’s Entrepreneurship Week is coming! ✨
Join us for a week of workshops created to help entrepreneurs build stronger, more sustainable businesses.
📅 November 16–20 | 11 a.m. daily
Topics include:
• Financial Tips for Your Business
• The Hidden Cost of Hustle: Building a Business Without Burning Yourself Out
• Growth That Builds Value vs. Growth That Just Builds Workload
• Built to Thrive, Not Burn Out: Unlocking Resilience, Excellence, and Sustainable Success
• Struggling to Get Your Website Noticed? Learn Why Blogging Works!

Whether you’re growing a new venture or refining an established business, this series offers practical insight, fresh perspective, and space to invest in your next chapter.
Register for one session or join us all week - check link in comment!

10/16/2026

What if you had an assistant to help organize ideas, streamline tasks, and keep your business moving forward?
Join us in person for "Build Your Own AI Chief of Staff" and explore practical ways AI can support your day-to-day business operations.
📅 November 3
🕙 10 a.m.
📍 Texas State University SBDC Austin Office
🚨 Important workshop requirement: Participants must have an active, paid Claude AI subscription before the workshop to access the features used during training. Participants are responsible for obtaining and paying for their own subscription.

The Texas State University SBDC and Texas South-West SBDC Network do not endorse or recommend Claude AI, Anthropic, or any specific commercial product or service. Claude AI is used solely for instructional purposes during this workshop.

Bring your curiosity (and laptop 💻) and get ready to put AI to work for your business. Space is limited, register today using link in comment!

10/15/2026

Ready to pursue larger opportunities? Preparation matters!
Join us for "Money, Bonding & Readiness: What Lenders Expect" and learn what lenders may look for when evaluating your business. This is the 4th workshop of the "Private Market Mastermind" series. Don't miss out on a valuable opportunity to learn how to strengthen your business financial readiness.
📅 October 27
🕙 10 a.m.
💻 Virtual - Check comment for registration info!

Want to put what you've learned from the "Private Market Mastermind" series into practice? Join our in-person capstone event! Link in comment!

10/15/2026

📣 You’ve worked hard to build your business, now it’s time to think about protecting what you’ve built!
Join us for this month's Strategic Value Masters: Estate Planning & Business Protection, a workshop designed to help business owners consider the important steps involved in protecting their business, legacy, and future.
📅 October 19
🕤 9:30 a.m.
💻 Virtual - see comment for registration info!

10/14/2026

📣 Small business owners: Your experience matters!
Take part in the 2026 Small Business Credit Survey and help inform research on the financial needs, opportunities, and challenges facing small businesses.
The survey takes approximately 10–12 minutes to complete and is best answered by a business owner or key financial decision-maker. All responses will be aggregated for research and analysis.
Add your perspective and help shape a clearer picture of small business access to credit. 👇 Check comments.

10/14/2026

Your staff are one of your biggest business assets - make sure your HR practices support them!
Join us tomorrow for "The Employer’s Edge: Monthly HR Insights" to gain practical guidance that can help you navigate workplace challenges and strengthen your business operations.
📅 October 15
🕝 2:30 p.m.
💻 Virtual - Check comment for registration link!

10/13/2026

Your next opportunity could start with one conversation. ✨
The Private Market Mastermind Series is wrapping up with an in-person capstone networking event for contractors and service providers.
Meet industry leaders. Connect with peers. Build relationships. Leave with fresh insights and a stronger plan for pursuing private-sector opportunities.
📍 The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, San Marcos
🤝 Space is limited, save your spot today! https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/texas-state-university-sbdc/beyond-the-workshops-putting-relationships-into-action