Request for Proposal - Catering for 2025 Chamber Banquet

• Annual Chamber Banquet - Thursday, February 27, 2025
  o Estimated 300 plates, guaranteed 250 plates
• Venue: Pecos County Civic Center

• RFP Published Date: January 2, 2025
• RFP Distribution Date: January 2, 2025
• Proposal Due Date and Time: January 31, 2025, at 5:00PM CST
• Decision Date: February 2, 2025
• Any changes to plate counts will be submitted to the awarded caterer by February 20, 2025.

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Training & Resources for Business

• SCORE Webinar: Writing a Winning Business Plan
  January 9 - 10 am
  A business plan is a tool for thinking more clearly about your business idea. It helps you stay organized and on track, gain a better understanding of your market, confirm that your financial model is realistic, and create a long-term vision and strategy.
• SBDC Webinar: How To Create Efficiencies Through Business Process Improvements
  January 14 - 10 am
  You can use the advice and resources in this presentation to make the most of your time and accomplish your objectives. At this training you will learn the effectiveness of time management and how it can improve productivity, lessen stress and anxiety, and help maintain a better work-life balance.
  Webinar participants will learn each step of the leasing process and what to expect during the leasing experience. The asset classes will be analyzed and explained to understand what each class has to offer. The webinar will equip participants with the knowledge of how to go through the leasing process effectively and efficiently to cultivate a successful deal.
• SBDC Webinar: The Playbook Series (6-Part Series)
  Jan 15, 2025 10:00 am Leadership - Cultivating a Winning Team
  Jan 22, 2025 10:00 am Leadership - Cultivating a Winning Team
  Jan 29, 2025 10:00 am Master Daily Lists - Streamline for Success
  Feb 5, 2025 10:00 am Unleash Potential with Weekly LIONS
  Feb 12, 2025 10:00 am 90-Day Plans - Turn Dreams to Reality
  Feb 19, 2025 10:00 am Measure Success - KPIs, KAIs & Stretch Goals
  Join ActionCoach for a transformative 6-week workshop that will equip you with the tools to retain employees, reduce costs, and propel your business to new heights. Discover the art of leadership, master management competencies, streamline your daily tasks, and create a powerful 90-day plan. Learn how to measure and track progress using key metrics, ensuring your business is on track for sustainable growth and success. Secure your seat now to unlock the full potential of your business!
  This event will be available both virtually and in person. For those attending in person, it will take place at our Austin SBDC office, located at 505 E Huntland Dr. Ste 505, Austin TX 78752. Zoom link will be provided upon registration.
• SCORE Webinar: Prepare Financial Projections for Your Business Plan
  January 15 - 10 am
  An important section of your written business plan is your financial projections. Bob will give you the guidance and tools to prepare financial projections that are acceptable to lenders and investors.
• SBDCWebinar: Insurance 101: All the musts in properly protecting your business.
  January 17 - 2:30 pm
  The best way to protect a business owner’s personal assets from claims made against the business is to have general liability insurance coverage for the business. This is particularly true in those business structures where the owner has unlimited personal liability, such as a sole proprietorship or general partnership. However, even in those business structures that provide the owner with limited personal liability, such as a corporation or limited liability company (LLC), it is still a good idea to have general liability insurance coverage. Then, in the event that a claim is made against the business, the insurance carrier will provide a lawyer to defend against the claim. Without liability insurance a lawsuit becomes a major distraction, annoyance and expense to defend.
• SBDC Webinar: Credit & Financing for Businesses
  January 28 - 10 am
  In this workshop, business owners will learn the types of credit available to a small business owner such as lines of credit, credit cards and term loans, as well financing options from the Small Business Administration.
  This workshop will answer these big questions:
  - What are business credit basics?
  - What are the major types of business loans?
  - What are the differences between secured vs. unsecured loans?
  - What are the differences between long-term vs. short-term credit?
  - How does a credit score impact applying for new loans?

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