Member News & Events

Community News & Updates

• 1/24
  Freshman Panthers District Basketball Game @ HOME
  Freshman Prowler Basketball District Game @ HOME
  Junior Varsity Panthers District Basketball Game @ Monahans
  Junior Varsity Prowler Basketball District Game @ HOME
  Varsity Panthers District Basketball Game @ HOME
• 1/25
  Andrews A Tournament
  Panthers & Prowlers Powerlifting Meet @ Andrews
• 1/27
  School Board Meeting
  Fort Stockton 8th Grade White & 7th Grade Blue @ Greenwood 6p
  FSMS Prowlers vs Greenwood 6p
  Fort Stockton 8th Grade Blue & 7th Grade White @ Greenwood 7:15p
• 1/28
  JV Panthers Basketball vs Pecos *District Game 6p
  JV Prowlers Basketball @ Pecos *District Game 6p
  Freshman Panthers Basketball vs. Pecos *District 7:15p
  Varsity Prowler Basketball @ Pecos * District 7:15p
  Freshman Prowler Basketball @ Pecos *District 8:30p
  Varsity Panthers Basketball vs. Pecos *District 8:30p
• 1/30
  Andrews B Tournament
• 1/31
  Student Holiday/Staff Work Day
  Blue Wave Regional Meet (Preliminaries) @ Andrews
  FSHS Clearinghouse Scholarship Applications Due
  JV Boys & Girls Golf @ Monahans
  Panther Tennis @ Big Lake
  JV Panther & Prowler Basketball @ Andrews 6p
  Varsity Prowler Basketball & Freshman Panthers @ Andrews 7:15p
  Varsity Panther Basketball & Freshman Prowlers @ Andrews 8:30p
• 2/1
  Andrews B Tournament
  Blue Wave Regional Meet (Finals) @ Andrews
  Varsity Boys & Girls Golf @ Monahans 9a
• 2/22
  Comanche Relays-Panther Stadium

Training & Resources for Business

• SBDC Webinar: The Playbook Series (6-Part Series)
  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.
• 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?
• SBDC Webinar: Doing Business with TxDOT
  February 4, 10 am
  an overview of how to do business with TxDOT. Attendees will learn about TxDOT’s business processes, registration requirements, and how to position their businesses to work with the department.
• SCORE Webinar: Writing a Winning Business Plan
  February 5, 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: Simple Tweaks to Increase Your Reach Instagram
  February 6, 2 pm
  The first thing to know about Instagram is this: While Instagram influencers are seemingly a dime a dozen these days, the truth is most people don’t become Insta-famous overnight.That said, Instagram has proven it’s a powerful marketing tool with staying power. There are a whopping 1 billion Instagram users and the number continues to grow everyday.No matter what you sell, it’s safe to say there are likely people on Instagram who might be interested in buying it.If you have a flair for either images or writing or even speaking (Instagram continues to add video-based features!), you can potentially reach thousands of ideal clients on Instagram–if you know how to use it right.Instagram adds new features regularly which can make the platform feel robust or complicated. But no matter how you choose to use it and how often, there are a few very simple tweaks you can make today that will explode your potential to reach new people.
• SCORE Webinar: Basics of Small Business Lending
  February 6, 10 am
  Learn how to manage cash flow and credit for your business. Ryan defines three types of cash flow and discusses solutions and potential loans to meet your credit needs.
• SBDC Webinar: Obtaining Credit for Your Business
  February 11, 10 am
  In this workshop, business owners will learn the value of creditworthiness and how to maintain a good business credit score. They’ll also discover the documents necessary to make a successful application for a business loan.
  This workshop will answer these big questions:
  - How do small businesses build and maintain credit?
  - How is creditworthiness measured for small businesses?
  - What is the connection between personal and business credit?
  - What documents are needed for small business credit applications?
• SBDC Webinar: Make Your Website Work for You
  February 18, 2 pm
  discover how to create a search-friendly website that drives useraction and supports their goals. Whether launching a new website or sprucing up an old one, this workshop will help

January 2025 Business Spotlight