Trout Presents: Small Business Funding and the Importance of Competitive Edge

Trout Payment Systems Presents: Small Business Funding and the Importance of Competitive Edge

Join Trout Payment Systems on Thursday, March 26, 2015 from 2:00 to 5:00 pm as we discuss the importance of defining your competitive edge in business, and evaluate funding solutions specifically designed for the small business owner or start-up operation. 

Our highly qualified panel of speakers will share their thoughts on these topics and field questions from the audience. The seminar will also be a fantastic opportunity to meet and mingle with fellow Houston area business owners, entrepreneurs, and service providers.

This event will likely sell out quickly, get your tickets today!

$25 in advance | $35 day of event (if tickets are available)

PANEL SPEAKERS:

Topics Covered  

• Small Business Funding
• SBA Loans
• Micro Loans
• Receivables Factoring
• Identifying Competitive Strength
• Competitive Strategy

Agenda | Thursday, March 26

•      2:00-2:30 pm check in and open networking. Introductory remarks by Napoleon T. Butic, Trout Payment Systems
•      2:30-3:30 Funding Small Business Growth: SBA Loans, Micro Loans, Factoring, and Small Business Banking. Panelists: Bruce Hurta, Business Lending Manager, Members Choice Credit Union. Richard Mikeska, Vice President, Lift Fund. Wayne Coker, President, Advantage Business Capital.
•      3:30-4:00 Networking Break
•      4:00-5:00 The Importance of Competitive Edge in Business. Panelists: Ken Jones, Associate Director,  Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship, University of Houston. Jere Ames-Johnson, Former CEO & COO. Jay Raman, Managing Director, Ashoka Lion Property Management Services.
•      5:00-6:30 Networking Reception. Complimentary drink ticket and hors d'oerves included.

LOCATION: 
Courtyard Marriott Houston by The Galleria
2900 Sage Rd
Houston, TX 77056

About Trout:
Trout Payment Systems is a Houston focused merchant services firm that helps firms accept debit card and credit card payments and provides mobile app marketing solutions designed and priced for the small business owner. Trout is relationship driven, price competitive, and customer focused. The firm is active in the Cy Fair Chamber of Commerce, Houston Northwest Chamber of Commerce, and Houston West Chamber of Commerce. 

Small Business/Start Up Funding & Strategy Seminar 3/26/14 - Early Bird Registration Ends 3/6

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