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🌟 WFG Insights August 2024 – Spotlight on Texas! 🌟 In the latest installment of the WFG Insights podcast, WFG Chairman and Founder Patrick Stone delves into the dynamic real estate landscapes of Dallas and Austin, Texas. As summer winds down, Patrick shares his expert insights on housing demand and emerging investment opportunities that are shaping these vibrant markets. Whether you're a seasoned investor or simply curious about the Texas real estate scene, this conversation promises to inform and inspire with authentic perspectives from an industry leader. https://lnkd.in/gJPTRsti #WFGInsights #TexasRealEstate #DallasRealEstate #AustinRealEstate #RealEstateInvestment

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Cowtown Angels and SWAN Impact Network are partnering together to strengthen Texas funding opportunities for a stronger startup future! These organizations are collaborating to unite angel investment networks across Texas to provide a more efficient path to funding by reducing the time and energy startups spend on fundraising. This partnership, led by TechFW’s Ryan Brown and SWAN’s Heather Gilker, not only streamlines funding opportunities but also moves us one step closer to realizing the vision of a Texas Stock Exchange | TXSE Group Inc, where Texas-grown startups can access capital right here at home. By building an interconnected funding system across Texas, we’re driving impactful innovation in Fort Worth, Dallas, Austin and Houston to empower our entrepreneurial ecosystem statewide. Are you an investor passionate about fueling Texas startups? Contact [email protected] to learn about Cowtown Angels and become part of a powerful network driving innovation and growth in our Texas economy. Kaison Giles Sarah White SJ Murdock, MSIMS Bruce Raben Suresh Sundarababu Texas Venture Fest Texas Venture Alliance Fort Worth INC. Fort Worth Innovators Forum Dallas Innovates D Magazine Angel Capital Association #TexasStockExchange #TexasStartups #AngelInvestment #StartupFunding https://lnkd.in/gvdzMedV

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Mastering Media Engagement: Thought leadership is key to brand credibility and audience engagement. In our latest article, we share insights on finding your niche, crafting compelling narratives, building strong media relationships, and leveraging data. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e2Z7Bcm9 #MediaEngagement #ThoughtLeadership #PRStrategy

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You've mastered the basics of running your business and are ready to expand. First Bank Texas offers expert advice on crafting a growth strategy and securing funding. While startup skills are crucial, growing an existing business requires a new approach. Learn the key steps to achieve successful expansion. -- To read more, click below: https://bit.ly/4gpgehN

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The highly anticipated Texas Venture Fest 2024 in Kerrville is set to inspire and empower entrepreneurs with a lineup of insightful speakers and an engaging Ecosystem Showcase. The event, hosted by the Kerr Economic Development Corp, aims to foster innovation and collaboration within the state's entrepreneurial ecosystem. The opening segment will feature welcoming remarks from Dalton Rice, City Manager of Kerrville, and Brenda Hughes (brenda hughes), a local business owner and council member, highlighting the city's commitment to supporting small businesses and startups. The keynote address, 'The Four Questions Successful New Businesses Always Ask,' by Bob Jones of Start-Up Enterprises, promises to deliver actionable insights for entrepreneurs at every stage. Jones' decades of experience advising startups will provide a roadmap for attendees to critically evaluate their business models and strategies. The Ecosystem Showcase, moderated by Howard Freeman, will be a highlight of the event. This panel will feature local startups, support organizations, and industry leaders, including Jared Moring, John Rivenburgh, Louis Amestoy, Adrian Lopez, Alma Valdez Brown, Justin McKenzie, MBA, and Ben Nguyen, MBA, SPHR. The showcase will offer practical strategies and resources available to businesses in Kerrville. The Texas Venture Fest 2024 reflects Kerrville's growing reputation as a hub for innovation and business development, fostering a sense of community and collaboration among entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders. #texasventurefest #entrepreneurship #innovation #smallbusiness

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Discovered the unique charm of local markets 🛍️ Understood the importance of community connections 🤝 Learned how to leverage regional strengths for growth 📈 Found incredible opportunities for innovation 💡 Start today—you won’t regret it. Navigating the East Texas business landscape is both challenging and rewarding. With the right strategies, you can simplify systems, automate processes, and leverage technology to help your business grow. Share your experiences or thoughts below! 🌟 Get your domains, website builder, and professional email here: dashk12.net #EastTexasBusiness #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #dashk12

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💰18M To Further Impact 1.2 M Texas Residents — With various sources of funding coming down the pipeline to help facilitate the deployment of broadband services for underserved communities, it’s important to remember that coordinating with different funding agencies and leveraging partnerships between entities like local governments, ISPs like Nextlink Internet, and non-profits help to maximize the impact of combined grant funds. #broadbandfunding #partnerships #fundingsources #internetforall #rural #ruraltexas #texasbroadband

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Austin Community College District is proud to partner with University Federal Credit Union to provide tips, tools, and guidance to help Riverbats take control of their money. Here are three tips UFCU offers new college graduates who hope to find financial independence. 1️⃣ Prioritize Your Student Loan Payments Many student loan lenders offer a 6-month grace period upon graduation before loan payments must begin. This allows time to look for a job, get settled, and build your finances before you have to start paying them back. 2️⃣ Resist that Brand New Car Instead of buying brand new, consider buying a quality car that is just a few years old. Payments on a brand new car can be substantial. The money you would spend on a car payment could go a long way to reducing your debt instead. 3️⃣ Contribute to Retirement It’s easy to ignore retirement contributions when you’re just starting out in your life and career. However, the biggest financial mistake you can make as a new college graduate is not contributing to retirement when you’re young. As soon as you get your first job, try to contribute at least 10% of your income to a retirement account. If your employer doesn’t offer a retirement plan, you can always open a Roth IRA on your own and contribute to that. Find all the tips for recent college grads on our website »»» https://lnkd.in/grMrG-Gc

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According to a new report from corporate finance platform Swoop Funding, Texas ranks as one of the top states for launching a successful business. Discover why Texas stands out and explore the data behind the report here: https://bit.ly/3C1ruRZ

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🌟 Advertisers & Sponsors Needed for the Haunted Texas Theme Park Podcast! 🌟 As we push forward with our Haunted Texas Theme Park project, our podcast is gaining momentum and is one of the essential revenue streams supporting our vision! 🎙️🌄 This female-led initiative isn’t just an entertainment hub—it’s a force for positive change, bringing jobs, education, and sustainable tourism to the heart of Taylor, Texas, which is currently facing a homelessness crisis. Help us create a solution to end homelessness in what's being dubbed the "New Sustainable Silicon Valley." 👻 About the Project: Haunted Texas Theme Park is on a mission to preserve history, educate, and provide a thrilling experience that resonates with all ages. This project will celebrate Texas history, create pathways to economic freedom for local businesses, and draw visitors from around the world to Taylor, Texas. We anticipate a reach of up to 3 million visitors per year! 🎧 Why Advertise with Us? By supporting our podcast, brands can reach an engaged audience excited about history, haunted tales, and sustainable, community-driven tourism. Your brand will gain incredible visibility as we promote and educate our listeners on the rich, immersive experience we’re creating. Benefits of Sponsorship: 🚀 High visibility across multiple platforms 🎙️ Featured ads during episodes with a devoted listener base 🌱 Opportunity to align with a powerful community-driven, female-led initiative 🌐 Promotion on our growing social channels as we share milestones 🔍 Join Us & Make History! If you or someone you know is interested in sponsorships, please reach out! Together, let’s bring this groundbreaking project to life, while uplifting the Williamson County and Taylor communities in the process. 🌍💼 https://lnkd.in/gpAekwWE #HauntedTexasThemePark #HauntedHistoryParks #TexasTourism #FemaleEntrepreneur #SupportSmallBusiness #CommunityFirst #SponsorshipOpportunity #SustainableTourism #TaylorTexas Listen here 👇🏽 https://lnkd.in/ggkpiybc

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The upcoming Texas Venture Fest, Oct 3rd 2024, hosted by the Kerrville Economic Development Corporation (KEDC), promises an engaging and immersive experience for attendees. The event features a series of Focused Workshops designed to provide practical advice and foster knowledge-sharing among entrepreneurs. These interactive, small-group sessions will cover crucial topics such as 'Building a Scalable Startup in a Small Town,' led by Miles Murray, CEO of Locoal. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and receive actionable advice from experts who understand the unique dynamics of entrepreneurship. Another workshop, 'Accessing Funding and Resources in Texas,' will bring together a panel of financial experts and investors, including Howard Freeman, Ron Ondechek Jr, Chris Braaten, and Gregg Appel. Attendees can gain personalized insights on funding strategies and challenges through an interactive Q&A session. The final workshop, 'Creating a Strong Founder Network,' will emphasize the importance of networking and building meaningful connections. Successful founders and business leaders, including Elyssa Williams, David A McInnis, Bradley Flume, and Catie Campbell, MS, will share practical insights on cultivating a supportive, growth-oriented network. These workshops are designed to be interactive learning experiences, offering valuable takeaways that attendees can immediately apply to their businesses. By engaging directly with industry experts and peers, participants will gain insights that go beyond the surface, making these sessions a valuable addition to the Texas Venture Fest 2024. #TexasVentureFest2024 #EntrepreneurialSuccess #HandsOnLearning

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🚀 Legend Bank Partners with Infinant to Power Fintech Partner Banking We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with Legend Bank, a North Texas community bank with over 134 years of history, to support their newly launched Fintech Partner Banking Division. With the Infinant Interlace Platform, Legend Bank is transforming its growth strategy, expanding from a geographic to a digital footprint and driving innovation through embedded finance. As Legend Bank’s Kristy Johnson stated: "Complete ownership and visibility of program management is fundamental to how we see fintech partner banking being performed well." 🤝 Learn more about the impact of this partnership: https://lnkd.in/gTvGg6dB

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On August 14 at 10:00 a.m. Central, Industry Insider – Texas will host a quick, 15-minute webinar to preview the upcoming State of Technology – Texas Industry Forum. You'll get a glimpse of key tech initiatives and emerging trends driving Texas' gov tech sector. 💡 Why attend? Check out this video featuring Mike Driessen to see why the insights provided in this webinar can help enhance your sales and marketing strategies. Register here 🔗 https://lnkd.in/egD8gFSu #govtech #Texas #Texastech #StateofTechnologyTX #techtrends #publicsector

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Tulsa Housing Strategy Key Strategy 1 calls for increased funding for developers, rental assistance and landlords. Let’s break that down into some priority actions: ➣ Establishing a housing development grant program. ➣ Launching a housing investment fund to provide below-market, flexible financing. ➣ Expanding local rental assistance funding to support housing stability and prevent evictions. ➣ Aligning and expanding landlord recruitment and incentives, landlord-tenant mediation and related initiatives in Tulsa. Read more about the Tulsa Housing Strategy here: https://bit.ly/4aSVye9

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Investing in education and local businesses is investing in the future! ✅

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🌟Why Texas is a Prime Market for Real Estate Investments 🌟 Texas has become a notable destination for savvy investors looking to achieve high returns in real estate. With its dynamic economic growth, strategic location, and expanding population, Texas offers substantial opportunities for capital appreciation. Discover how Texas’s real estate market could align with your financial goals. #ashtongrayinvestments #AlternativeInvestments #texasrealestate #InvestmentEducation #HighReturns #RealEstateGrowth #EconomicInsights #PropertyInvestment #investmentstrategy #usrealestate #IndianInvestors #GlobalInvestors

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Bank of Texas is expanding in #Houston by doubling its downtown office space and opening a new branch in The Woodlands. With a 25% increase in deposits last year, the bank is growing to meet the region's needs. Read more in the Houston Business Journal (subscription may be required to view article): https://ow.ly/Rzre50Utnaa CC: Randall Walker #TheWoodlands #WeGoAbove

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Population Growth in Texas and What it Means for Real Estate Investors Explore the remarkable population growth in Texas and its potential for job creation. Discover why experts consider Texas as one of the top states for economic prosperity. Join us as we analyze the latest Texas real estate market numbers and uncover fascinating insights. #RealEstateMarketUpdate #CatalystFunding #MrTexasRealEstate #TexasPopulationGrowth #JobCreation #EconomicProsperity #TexasEconomy #MarketInsights

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