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2024 Annual
Chamber Banquet Awards

Community News & Updates

• March 8 - School-Student Early Release-12:30pm; Golf Meet @ Seminole-VB/TBA/VG/TBA; Prowler Softball vs Midland/Greenwood-District Game- @ Home-V/5:00pm/JV/7:00pm; Panther Baseball @ West Texas Classic-V/TBA; Panther Baseball @ Monahans Tournament-9th/TBA/JV/TBA; Panther Powerlifting @ Abilene Wylie-TBA
• March 9 - Track Meet @ Monahans-TBA; Golf Meet @ Seminole-VB/TBA/VG/TBA; Prowler Softball @ Permin-JV/1:00pm/V/3:00pm; Panther Baseball @ West Texas Classic-V/TBA; Panther Baseball @ Monahans Tournament-9th/TBA/JV/TBA; Panther Powerlifting @ Abilene Wylie-TBA
• March 11-15 - Spring Break
• March 25 - School Board Meeting

Training & Resources for Business

• SBDC Webinar: Rebuilding Your Brand - Telling Your Story
  March 19 - 10 am
  Your story is what sets you apart from every single one of your competitors. In this hour-long session, we will walk through how to create compelling, authentic content across multiple platforms to build relationships with your customers, partners, and community. Using real-world examples, attendees will learn what makes brand connections so important, and how to leverage that in your brand development. We will also discuss transactional and emotional buying, and how that can translate into more sales with lower promotional costs.
• SBDC Webinar: Here’s How to Beat the IRS. Legally!
  March 19, 10:30 am
  Cut Your Biggest Bill: Proactive Tax Planning for Business OwnersIf you're a small business owner, you could be losing thousands in overlooked tax deductions. Join us for a presentation to uncover easy, legal ways to maximize deductions and minimize what you owe. Whether you use a tax preparer or DIY, this info-packed event will open your eyes to new savings tailored to businesses like yours. Don't pay the IRS more than you legally owe - grab a bite and claim what's rightfully yours!Topics to be discussed:-Common tax mistakes business owners make and how to avoid them-How the tax system works in straightforward terms-Realistic assessment of audit risks-Key tax decisions facing different industries like construction-Evaluating if current retirement plans are optimal-Tax considerations for future planning
• SBDC Webinar: Rebuilding Your Brand - Telling Your Story
  March 21, 10 am
  Your story is what sets you apart from every single one of your competitors. In this hour-long session, we will walk through how to create compelling, authentic content across multiple platforms to build relationships with your customers, partners, and community. Using real-world examples, attendees will learn what makes brand connections so important, and how to leverage that in your brand development. We will also discuss transactional and emotional buying, and how that can translate into more sales with lower promotional costs.
• SBDC Webinar: How Smart Business Can Leverage Credit Cards
  March 26 - 10 am
  Credit cards can be a great tool for managing cash flow, or can be helpful as a short-term loan option. And they can earn you some sweet rewards! But you want to avoid costly pitfalls.
  Join credit expert and Nav Education Consultant Gerri Detweiler for this program where you’ll learn:
  The pros and cons of credit cards for entrepreneurs
  How different types of credit cards affect your credit scores
  A common credit card mistake many small business owners make
  The one piece of plastic you should not use in your business
  Key differences between personal and business cards
  How to qualify for the best business credit cards
  And more!
• SBDC Webinar: Worker Classification- Employee or Independent Contractor
  March 27, 10 am
  It is critical for business owners to correctly determine whether the individual providing services is an or independent contractor before rendering payment for services. This presentation will explain the three categories(behavioral, financial, and type of relationship) of evidence to determine if the individual is an employee or independent contractor.
• SBDC Webinar: Obtaining Credit for Your Business
  March 28 - 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?

March 2024 Business Spotlight