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February 5, 2013 - In This Issue:
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ASU-SBDC Staff (left to right): James Leavelle, Adriana Balcorta-Havins, Paul Howard, Dave Erickson, Melissa Farr, Jessica Lambert, Peggy Rosser |
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IT IS FABULOUS FEBRUARY!
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 The ASU-SBDC is looking forward to a month full of business seminars in the new BRC training room, the groundhog's forecast, Super Bowl Weekend, and other popular events that occur at this time of year. One event that you may not be familiar with is the Ports to Plains Southern Trade Task Force Conference. This group was created to engage communities and ensure success in the global marketplace by improving and promoting transportation infrastructure. The open session will take place on Friday, February 15th at the LeGrand Alumni and Visitors Center from 9 AM until 1:30 PM. Registration ($30) includes light refreshments, drinks, and lunch. You may register for the event online at sanangelotexas.us/civicevents. Hurry! The deadline to register is February 12th! Sincerely, Melissa Farr Office Coordinator, COC |
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BUSINESS EVENTS YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS Sometimes we hear of business related events that our clients and contacts might find helpful! Don't miss these upcoming events... ASU Distinguished Lectureship: Understanding the Implications of Health Care Reform on Employers
February 27th, 2013, 10:30 am: FREE
CJ Davidson Conference Center, Houston Harte University Center, 1910 Rosemont Dr.
SPEAKER: LILIANA SALAZAR Senior Vice-President and Employee Benefits Compliance Practice Co-Leader, Wells Fargo Insurance While most people struggle to make sense of health care regulations and policies, Liliana Salazar's attention to detail helps her not only understand the technical jargon, but also be a leader in her profession. As an employee benefits compliance professional, Salazar possesses extensive experience addressing employers' responsibilities under federal, state and local laws. She interacts with regulatory agencies, such as the Department of Labor, Internal Revenue Service, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Departments of Health and Human Services and State insurance departments, to address the applicability of laws and regulations to group health plans. Salazar and her staff are actively involved in identifying and implementing cost-effective employer solutions that comply with new health care reform mandates, including defined contribution plans and consumer-driven health care plans. Salazar earned her Juris Doctorate from the Universidad de Los Andes in Columbia. She is a member of the American Bar Association and the California and Los Angeles County Bar Associations. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Bank Insurance 15 years ago, she worked in Columbia as an in-house counsel for Multinspec Ltd. and Thomas Miller Inc. Americas. Ports-to-Plains February 15th, 2013  |
By ASU-SBDC Staff
January 28, 2013
To some people, social encounters can be a stressful event. For the rest of us, going up and talking to a stranger ranks right up there with public speaking or having a tooth pulled. Why is that? Although many people may at first find it uncomfortable to begin networking, it is worth the effort and can help open doors you didn't even know existed.
To see where you are, organize
January 22, 2013
To get a clear view of where you should be heading, it's important to get a clear view of where you are. And what better way to do that than to get organized? How often have you bought new supplies because you couldn't find what you already had? Or how often have you been frustrated trying to find a certain phone number or important note that seems to have disappeared?
Lengthen password to increase security
January 07, 2013
How vulnerable are your online accounts? A better password could make the difference between a breach of security or not. Here are some tips to help keep your information more secure.
Adapt to changing business conditions
January 02, 2013
As we approach the New Year, it is important to take a look at the industry and environment in which we operate. These days, due to technology, a business can pop up that quickly changes the way an industry operates. We need to keep reviewing the environment and better understand how new business, products, services, and technology can affect our businesses.
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NEW! Success Story
Learn how the ASU-SBDC is helping business's in the Concho Valley succeed!
Cindy Warren had an idea for a product that would help people work faster, improve their safety, and increase efficiency... and she knew people needed it. She decided it was time to start a business to fill a growing need and contacted the ASU-SBDC for advising assistance to help market her business. SBDC Advisor James Leavelle saw the value in the idea and they started to work together to develop ideas...
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ASU Small Business Development Center
325.942.2098
sbdc@angelo.edu
BUSINESS RESOURCE CENTER 69 N. Chadbourne, San Angelo, TX 76903
"Helping build the Concho Valley economy one business at a time!"
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