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SUMMARY:Governor's Small Business Summit in Nacogdoches\, TX
DESCRIPTION:The Governor’s Small Business Summit — Nacogdoches aims to help Texas small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs reach new heights by connecting them with the resources and information needed to start\, strengthen and grow a business.\n\nAgenda:\n8:00 – 9:00: Resource Fair & Networking Hour\n9:00 – 9:30: Welcoming & Opening Remarks\n9:45 – 1:35: Sessions\, Speakers & Lunch\n1:35 – 2:00: Closing\n\nTopics:\n\n• Rooted & Resilient: Cultivating Long-Term Growth in East Texas\n• Capital & Confidence: Navigating Funding\, Cash Flow and Financial Strategy\n• The AI Advantage: Practical Strategies for Small Business Owners\n\nKeynote: Bob & Kelli Phillips\, Former Hosts of Texas Country Reporter
URL:https://tmac.org/event-calendar/governors-small-business-summit-in-nacogdoches-tx/
LOCATION:Freedonia Hotel\, 200 N. Freedonia Street\, Nacogdoches\, 75961\, United States
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SUMMARY:CMMC 101 - What It Is\, Why It Matters for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Essential Guidance to Help Small Businesses Navigate DoD Cybersecurity Requirements \n\n\n\nCybersecurity requirements are becoming increasingly important for small and midsize businesses that want to win and retain Department of Defense (DoD) contracts. This practical\, non-technical training helps business leaders understand CMMC requirements\, key timelines\, responsibilities\, and the steps they can take now to prepare. \n\n\n\nPRESENTER :Joe Mallen\, CCNA\, CCSP\, CCP\, M.ED.Assistant Director of Experiential LearningCybersecurity Manufacturing Innovation Institute (CyManII)Education and Workforce Development \n\n\n\nSeptember 3\, 2026\, Thursday \n\n\n\n10am – 11:30am CST \n\n\n\nLearn:Why CMMC matters for DoD suppliers.Key CMMC requirements for SMB leaders\, owners\, IT\, and defense contractors.Roles\, responsibilities\, and readiness expectations.Basic cybersecurity protections needed before certification.Recent compliance updates\, including False Claims Act trends.What to include—and avoid—when discussing CMMC readiness. \n\n\n\nIdeal For:Small Business Owners & LeadersDoD Suppliers & SubcontractorsIT & Security ManagersProject ManagersOperations LeadersCompliance Professionals
URL:https://tmac.org/event-calendar/cmmc-101-what-it-is-why-it-matters-for-small-businesses/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Attract + Retain Your Workforce Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Are you struggling to attract talent and retain your workforce? \nIs your company having trouble meeting demand due to a lack of available talent? \nIn the ever-changing landscape of workforce development\, companies need to implement best practices in their attraction and retention strategies to become an employer of choice. Led by Denise Cowburn\, a Workforce Development Specialist for Tooling U-SME\, this session will cover current trends in attraction and retention as well as recent retention reports that make a compelling business case for learning and development in your multigenerational workforce. We will discuss best practices in onboarding and on-the-job training that can directly impact your retention rates and keep employees engaged. \nJoin the Greater Ennis Chamber of Commerce\, Tooling U-SME\, and TMAC for a 1-hour no-cost webinar to learn about current perks that work to attract and keep your talent!
URL:https://tmac.org/event-calendar/attract-retain-your-workforce-webinar-2/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Lean Manufacturing Certification Program - THURSDAYS
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThis unique program provides companies the opportunity to provide their employees with a strong foundation in the Lean concepts and tools that are used to drive continuous improvement and achieve world-class business performance. A “first-of-its-kind” in the San Antonio Metropolitan Area\, the certification consists of nine “Lean Tools” that can be applied in any business environment (Principles of Lean\, Value Stream Mapping\, 5S Workplace Organization\, Cellular Manufacturing\, Standard Work\, Pull Systems\, Setup Reduction\, Total Productive Maintenance and Kaizen Events and Facilitation). Participants completing the entire series will receive a certificate of completion on Lean Manufacturing. Continuing Education Units will also be available! \nDates\nThursdays – Oct 1\, 8\, 15\, 22 & 29\, 2026 \nLocation\nSouthwest Research Institute\n6220 Culebra Road\nBuilding 68\nSan Antonio\, TX \nSchedule\n8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. \nLunch will be provided \nCost\n$1\,450 per person for member of Local Manufacturing Association\n$1\,650 per person for non-member \nFor more information\, please contact Sandra Hawkins\, email: sandra.hawkins@swri.org
URL:https://tmac.org/event-calendar/lean-manufacturing-certification-program-thursdays/
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