BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//BEAMW: Business Ecosystem Alliance for Minorities and Women in the Greater Houston area, Texas - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:BEAMW: Business Ecosystem Alliance for Minorities and Women in the Greater Houston area, Texas X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.beamw.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for BEAMW: Business Ecosystem Alliance for Minorities and Women in the Greater Houston area, Texas REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043714 CREATED:20260122T090937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T090928Z UID:7827-1776250800-1776254400@www.beamw.org SUMMARY:Welcome to Impact Hub Houston! DESCRIPTION:Hey new & seasoned Impact Members: Join Impact Hub Houston for our monthly Welcome Party and start building relationships with your peers!\n\n\nWelcome to Impact Hub Houston \nAre you new to Impact Hub Houston or joined a while ago and want to refresh your knowledge and connect with new impact makers? This Member Welcome is a relaxed\, friendly space designed to help you get oriented and feel at home. \nDuring our time together\, you’ll learn more about Impact Hub and how our community works\, get your questions answered\, and make sure you’re able to fully access our shared space and member network. It’s also a chance to meet other members and begin putting faces to names in a low-pressure setting. \nImmediately following the welcome\, you’re invited to stay for Community. Connections. (formerly Community Café). This gathering is simply a space to be together with fellow impact makers. No pitching. No presenting. Just conversation\, curiosity\, and connection. \nWhether you’re here to build relationships\, explore collaboration\, or just settle in\, we’re glad you’re part of this community and look forward to welcoming you. URL:https://www.beamw.org/event/impact-hub-houston-new-member-welcome-4/ CATEGORIES:Member Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.beamw.org/wp-content/uploads/7821_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T173000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043714 CREATED:20260219T090944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T090929Z UID:8022-1775836800-1775842200@www.beamw.org SUMMARY:Q2 Crew Meet Up: Better Together DESCRIPTION:Celebrate impact in action. Hear from Better Together Crew members and connect around advancing justice\, belonging and stronger communities.\n\n\nQuarterly Crew MeetUp: Better Together\nInspire · Connect · Empower \nImpact Hub Houston invites you to join us for round 2 of our Quarterly Crew MeetUp series\, a community gathering designed to spotlight the work\, ideas\, and impact of our members and the broader ecosystem that supports them. \nEach quarter\, we gather around one area of impact to learn from those closest to the work\, strengthen relationships across sectors\, and build momentum for what’s possible when people come together with shared purpose. \nQuarter 2 Focus: Better Together\nThe Better Together Crew includes Impact Hub Houston members working to advance equity\, belonging\, civic participation\, strong institutions\, and systems that serve people more justly. \nDuring this MeetUp\, Crew members will share their work through short\, intentionally crafted presentations that highlight the challenges they are addressing\, the communities they are partnering with\, and the change they are working to create. \nThis is not a panel discussion or a pitch session. It is a gathering centered on visibility\, learning\, and shared responsibility. \nInspire\nHear from practitioners shaping more equitable systems and strengthening communities. Gain insight into the work happening across justice\, civic life\, and institutional change. \nConnect\nMeet leaders\, collaborators\, and community members committed to building stronger\, more inclusive networks. This gathering creates space for meaningful dialogue within and beyond the Impact Hub Houston members. \nEmpower\nBy sharing work openly and convening across perspectives\, we expand our collective ability to act. These MeetUps are designed to generate momentum\, deepen trust\, and move ideas forward together. \nWhat to Expect\n\nShort\, engaging presentations from Better Together Crew members\nTime for conversation and connection across the room\nAn informative\, welcoming\, and energizing community gathering\nFree and open to the public\n\nNo preparation is required to attend. Curiosity and openness are enough. \nEvent Details\nFriday\, April 10\, 20264:00–6:00 PMThe Ion | Houston \nThis event is part of a quarterly series\, with future gatherings highlighting additional areas of impact throughout the year. We invite you to join us for this first MeetUp and be part of a community committed to learning\, connection\, and meaningful action. \n\n\nUpcoming Quarterly Crew MeetUps\nEach quarter\, we will highlight a different area of impact through our Crew MeetUp series. All gatherings are free and open to the public. \n\nQ1 | Well BeingsFriday\, February 13\, 2026\nQ2 | Better TogetherFriday\, April 10\, 2026\nQ3 | Work & WealthFriday\, August 14\, 2026\nQ4 | Planet PositiveFriday\, November 13\, 2026\n\nEach MeetUp offers an opportunity to learn from members working in that focus area\, connect across communities\, and support impact in action. \n\n\nA Note for Impact Hub Houston Members\nImpact Hub Houston members should keep an eye on your email for direct invitations to participate\, share your work\, and be featured during your Crew’s quarter. These invitations will include details on how to step into the spotlight and engage more deeply with your Crew. URL:https://www.beamw.org/event/q2-crew-meet-up-better-together/ CATEGORIES:Member Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.beamw.org/wp-content/uploads/8022_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043714 CREATED:20260326T090956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T090932Z UID:8164-1775809800-1775817000@www.beamw.org SUMMARY:From Purpose to Profit: Building a Community-Driven Brand That Lasts DESCRIPTION:What does it take to turn a personal passion into a sustainable business?\n\n\nJoin us for an honest\, behind-the-scenes conversation with Mila Clarke\, The Hangry Woman\, as she shares how she transformed her personal brand into a purpose-driven company focused on helping people with diabetes build confidence and knowledge around nutrition and self-management. \nShe covers topics such as diabetes management\, food\, cooking\, and self-care from the perspective of someone living joyfully with the condition. With a background in communications and marketing\, she brings insights you’ll want to learn from. \nShe recently launched Glucose Guide\, a first-of-its-kind nonprofit diabetes coaching platform\, complete with a mobile app designed by someone living with diabetes. \nMila knows how to activate a community and has grown her app into a business. She shares what it takes to navigate monetization\, community building\, and the realities of doing it all solo. \nThis is a story about what works\, what doesn’t\, and what it takes to build something meaningful that lasts. If you’ve ever wondered how to go from an idea to a purpose-built business\, you won’t want to miss this one. \nIn this session\, you’ll learn: \n\nHow to evolve from a personal brand or idea into a scalable business with products and services\nWhat it really takes to monetize a passion project (and stay financially sustainable)\nWhere AI fits\, and doesn’t fit\, when building authentic communities\nHow timing\, including launching during COVID\, can unexpectedly accelerate growth\nThe realities of running a business as a team of one and how to make it work\n\nREGISTRATION \nRegistration on Eventbrite is required to attend in person. Save your seat now! \nSPEAKER \nMila Clarke\, Founder\, Hangry Woman + Glucose Guide \nMila Clarke\, MS\, NBC-HWC\, is a public health nutritionist\, diabetes patient advocate\, Board Certified Integrative Nutrition Diabetes Health Coach\, and author of the blood sugar balance blog\, The Hangry Woman. She is the founder of the nonprofit organization Glucose Guide\, a nutrition education organization helping people with diabetes build confidence and knowledge around basic nutrition and self-management. Mila earned her Master’s in Applied Nutrition from Lamar University in Beaumont\, Texas\, and is board certified through the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaches. She has been featured by CNN\, The New York Times\, Eat This Not That\, USA Today\, Good Housekeeping\, and WebMD\, and has contributed to Healthline\, The Washington Post\, and EatingWell Magazine. Connect with Mila on Facebook and Instagram. \n \nDETAILS \n📅 Date & Time: Friday\, April 10\, 2025\, 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM (9:00 AM online) \n📍 Location: The Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX 77002 \n🚗 Parking: Red Lot- Enter 4203 Fannin Street for direct access. Complimentary up to 3 hours. Ion District Parking Garage- Enter 4111 Fannin Street. Complimentary up to 2 hours. \n🥐 Breakfast: Enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast and coffee. \n \nLIVESTREAM LINKS \nFacebook \nLinkedin \nYouTube \n \nTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS \nA special thank you to our ongoing sponsors: Impact HUB Houston\, The Ion\, Zoetica Media\, Mighty Strategic Consulting\, and SmartSocialMastery. \n \nSMBHOU NEEDS YOU \nThe Social Media Breakfast of Houston connects a community of over 1\,600 PR\, Marketing\, and Small Business professionals who meet monthly to learn\, connect\, and collaborate. We’re looking for breakfast sponsors to help fuel the conversation for just $100 per month. Want to be an exclusive sponsor in your category? 📧 kami@zoeticamedia.com URL:https://www.beamw.org/event/from-purpose-to-profit-building-a-community-driven-brand-that-lasts/ CATEGORIES:Member Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.beamw.org/wp-content/uploads/8164_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043714 CREATED:20260205T090540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T090544Z UID:7950-1775637000-1775644200@www.beamw.org SUMMARY:Desayuno Empresarial Abril 2026 DESCRIPTION:Reputación Empresarial\n\n\n¡Únete al Desayuno Empresarial Abril 8\, 2026!\nVen a disfrutar de una mañana increíble en persona\, perfecta para conectar con profesionales\, compartir ideas y empezar el día con energía positiva. No te pierdas esta oportunidad de crear redes y aprender en un ambiente relajado y amigable. ¡Te esperamos con café! \nInformacion\, Conexion\, y mucho más. \nLa reputación empresarial es la percepción que tienen los clientes\, empleados y la comunidad sobre una empresa. Se construye con el tiempo a través de sus acciones\, valores\, calidad de servicio y responsabilidad. Una buena reputación genera confianza\, fidelidad y abre oportunidades de crecimiento. \nSpeaker: Patricia Contreras \, The Woodlands Stories Magazine URL:https://www.beamw.org/event/desayuno-empresarial-abril-2026/ CATEGORIES:Member Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.beamw.org/wp-content/uploads/7950_image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260403T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260403T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043714 CREATED:20250825T174234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T174236Z UID:7078-1775217600-1775221200@www.beamw.org SUMMARY:Starting \, Planning \, and Funding a small business in Tx (FREE Resources ) DESCRIPTION:Start your business off on the right foot! Get step-by-step info on Planning\, Starting\, funding options\, and the Free Resources available.\n\n\nDo you want to start your business off on the right path ? \n \nSBA Lender Relations Specialist will walk you through the steps to take to get your business idea off the ground\, what is needed from creating your business plan to the funding that is available as well as all the FREE resources we have available through the SBA and our Partners. \nWe are here to help bridge the gap on what you need to get successfully started by providing the information as well as all the resources you need for your specific situation. \nAfter you have gone through this class you will be given a Free Resource Partner Contact to set up a meeting with that will dive deeper into helping you get started\, once ready you can then be added to the Are you Lender Ready course which is here to help with both starting and growing businesses get funding and matched with a lender. URL:https://www.beamw.org/event/starting-planning-and-funding-a-small-business-in-tx-free-resources-13/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Member Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.beamw.org/wp-content/uploads/7059_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T100000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043714 CREATED:20260210T063027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T063016Z UID:7982-1772010000-1772013600@www.beamw.org SUMMARY:Steps for Starting a Small Business DESCRIPTION:Spend an hour with the SBA\n\n\nThinking of starting a business? Wondering what is involved? \nLearn the important steps to turn your passion into a business venture. In this session\, we will take you through a step-by-step process of making your business legal in the state of Minnesota. Get the tools you’ll need in just one hour. \nYou will learn: \n\nFree resources available to help you start a business\nDefine your startup cost\nMaking your business legal in Minnesota the easy and simple way\nand more\n\nRegister today! \nThis event is virtual via MS TEAMS. \nQuestions? Email Maribel Mallet\, maribel.mallet@sba.gov. \nAll SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. URL:https://www.beamw.org/event/steps-for-starting-a-small-business/ CATEGORIES:Member Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.beamw.org/wp-content/uploads/5231_image.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR