Member News & Events

Community News & Updates

• October 13
  Students-Early Release-12:30pm
  Pep Rally-Lei The Lobos (Beach Theme)-Special Event Center-12:00pm
  Panther Football @ Monahans-District Game-V/7:00pm
• October 14
  Band-UIL Region Marching Contest-Ratliff Stadium-6:30pm
  BlueWave Swim Meet @ Andrews-Sprint Invitational--11:00am
  Prowler Volleyball @ Pecos-9th/11:00am/JV/11:00am/V/12:00pm
• October 17 - Prowlers @ Seminole
• October 19
  Freshman Panthers vs. Denver City @ Midland
  JV Panthers @ Mountain View
• October 20 - Panthers vs. Clint Mountain View
• October 21 - Prowlers @ Monahans
• October 23 - School Board Meeting

Training & Resources for Business

• SBDC Webinar: Making Sense of Online Marketing
  October 18, 10 am
  The idea of getting your business online can often feel scary and even confusing. With so many moving parts, figuring out what to do and how to do it presents a unique challenge for time starved small business owners. Don’t worry, once you understand how it all works together you can stop wasting time and focus on the things that actually benefit your business. If you’re just getting started with online marketing or not seeing the results you’ve hoped for...this session is for you. You’ll learn the fundamental elements that will help you get the word out about your business, and you won’t need a marketing degree to do it!
• SBDC Webinar: Separate Yourself from Your Business: Establishing Business Credit
  October 19, 10 am
  Are you a small business owner using personal credit cards and financing to fund your company? Are your home or personal belongings at risk if your business falters? Learn how to establish real business credit and remove the burden on your personal finances. With a strong business credit profile under your tax ID, you can access affordable financing with better rates and zero personal guarantees. No more expensive loans or pledging your home as collateral. In this workshop, you’ll discover:
  How to build a business credit profile from scratch
  Steps to get financing without personal liability
  Strategies to unlock bigger loans with better terms
• SBDC Webinar: Understanding Tax Regulation Updates for Business App Users
  October 20, 10 am
  Many of us have been using popular platforms like Cashapp, Venmo, Zelle, Paypal, and Messenger Pay due to popular demand. You don't want to overlook crucial information regarding rules when declaring your income if you use these applications frequently.
  Businesses have adapted to new ways of doing business just as technology changes. The various payment methods that small businesses deal with are one of many upgrades that have been put into place across the US. Those engaged in eCommerce, delivery, in-person services, and other operations may fall under this category.
  Stay informed of upcoming laws that will affect users of business apps to avoid any potential conflicts with the government.
• SBDC Webinar: Selling Food Prepared at Home: Texas Cottage Food Law
  October 24 - 10 am
  If you want to open a business selling food you make, you will usually need to use an inspected commercial kitchen to prepare the food and comply with the zoning laws. However, in Texas, there is a "Cottage Food Law" that allows entrepreneurs to prepare certain types of food at home for sale to the public.
• SBDC Webinar: Increase the Business Effectiveness by Branding
  October 25. 10 am
  As a business owner, you want to boost sales or get off to a strong start.
  By understanding the significance of branding, you may increase the effectiveness of your marketing campaigns and create trust, recognition, motivation, revenue, and value. With the customer in mind, this approach provides a business a specific purpose. Learn how to strategize, what tools to utilize, what factors to consider, and how to build your business by standing out from the competition.
  Understand the value of branding and all the components you must use as a business owner.
• SBDC Webinar: Preparing Your Taxes
  October 26, 10 am
  The idea of tax planning can elicit emotional responses ranging from pure boredom to high anxiety. Filing your taxes doesn’t need to be daunting.
  This no-cost, one hour workshop will run you through the basics of tax planning and preparation.
  Items covered:
  How to maximize your time and make the most of your effort
  Consistency from year to year
  Tracking expenses efficiently and accurately
  Using Excel for your tax prep and
  How to complete a Schedule C
• SBDC Webinar: End the Year with Impactful Public Relations
  October 27, 10 am
  Find new and imaginative ways to put your company in the spotlight. If you want to create relationships with the media, government agencies, and your target customer. Successful public relations efforts will help your company grow.
  By using press releases, speeches, media advisories, and newsletters, your company will improve its networking abilities, the impact it has on customers, attract new clients, and magnify its message.
  Have in mind:
  -Strategic Planning
  -Active Voice
  -Communication management
  -Industries best practices
• SBDC Webinar: Unleash the Power of Social Media: Crafting a Spooktacular Strategy
  October 31 - 10 am
  As the leaves fall and the moon rises, Halloween beckons with its potential for sales, especially in the realm of eerie goods and tantalizing treats. Join us for an exhilarating workshop, laser-focused on unveiling spine-tingling social media strategies and tactics. Our aim is to empower you to expand your influence, elevate engagement, and steer sales across your social channels during this festive season.
  You'll learn:
  - Crafting Enchanting Promotions.
  - Chillingly Good Social Content. Learn best practices for crafting posts, stories, and visuals that seize attention, evoke emotions, and linger in minds.
  - Advanced Targeting Alchemy: Dive into advanced targeting techniques that connect you with potential trick-or-treaters.
  - Summoning Buzz: Uncover rituals to summon anticipation and excitement around your brand.
  - Analyzing Mystical Data: Delve into the mystic data realm to refine your eerie strategy for even greater success.
  The holidays are a critical sales period - learn how to make the most of social media and reach more customers this season!

October 2023 Business Spotlight