Seminar: Small Business Funding and The Importance of Competitive Edge 3/26

Houston's payment system hook up! Debit | Credit | ACH | Point of Sales | Online Processing | Mobile Apps Email: info@troutpays.com Phone:832.693.8740 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Weekly Newsletter from Trout Payment Systems  Trout Presents: Small Business Funding/Competitive Edge 3/26  (Early Registration Expires Fri 3/6) 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. 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 Fund.      5:00-6:30 Networking Reception. Complimentary drink ticket and hors d'oerves included. REGISTRATION FEES: $55 by 3/6 | $65 prior to 3/26 | $80 day of event LOCATION:  Courtyard Marriott Houston by The Galleria 2900 Sage Rd Houston, TX 77056   Economic Outlook Forum 3/27 Join the Houston Northwest Chamber of Commerce in a whole day economic discussion about regional growth. Speakers include David Stover, President of Noble Energy, Congressman Ted Poe, and Congressman Kevin Brady.  Cy Fair Wine Fair Join 3,500+ Cy Fair Residents as they sample wine, beer, and food from area restaurants and purveyors on April 11th. Vendor opportunities are still available.  The Oct Liability Shift Nearly all firms will need Smart Chip/EMV enabled POS and terminals by October 2015 or will accept full liability for fraudulent charges.   Contact Trout today for more info. Trout Business Seminar Join Trout as we cover Small Business Funding & The Importance of Competitive Edge with 2 panels of highly qualified experts on March 26th at the Courtyard Marriott, Galleria. Early bird pricing expires March 6th so lock in your tickets today! Mobile Marketing App Over 65% of internet traffic is driven by mobile devices. In fact, your phone is probably within arms reach from you. The same applies to your customers, talk to Trout about using this revolutionary technology to DRIVE REVENUE for your business. BattleFrog Obstacle Race Test your fitness with the latest obstacle race series to come to Houston at BattleFrog March 28-29th at Rio Bravo MX Park. Save 15% with the promo code "Trout15." Join Trout at this week's events: 3/3 Tue Houston NW Chamber Ambassador Meeting 8:30-9:30 pm 3/4 Wed Jersey Village Professional Networking Group Weekly Luncheon 60+ professionals from the Cy Fair/NW Houston area network in friendly environment 11:00 am -1:00 pm Houston NW Chamber Meet & Greet 5:00-7:00 pm 3/5 Th Cy Fair Chamber Govt Affairs Committee  8:30-9:30 am Ribbon Cutting: Whataburger Barker Cypress 10:00-11:00 am 3/6 Fri Ribbon Cutting: Boot Barn 11:30-1:00 pm    Trout Payment Systems is a Proud Member of the Cy Fair, Houston Northwest, and Houston West Chamber of Commerce.We are focused on serving the payment system needs of the Houston area. follow on Twitter | friend on Facebook | forward to a friend  Copyright © *|2014|* *|LIST:Trout Payment Systems Corp|*, All rights reserved. *|IFNOT:ARCHIVE_PAGE|* *|LIST:DESCRIPTION|* Our mailing address is: *|HTML:LIST_ADDRESS_HTML|**|END:IF|* *|IF:REWARDS|* *|HTML:REWARDS|* *|END:IF|* unsubscribe from this list | update subscription preferences