Grayson College Small Business Development Center Presents Franchise Ownership

August 11, 2014 | Grayson County Texas


Grayson College Small Business Development Center will present a free

Franchise Seminar, conducted by Texas' Franchise Experts on Thursday, August 21, 2014.

The seminar is for anyone interested in learning more about the world of franchising before they buy.  Attendees will be able to ask questions about what entity to created, business structures, franchise and distribution.  Current franchise owners will advise prospective new business owners on what to do, how to find financing, and better understand current industry trends and what's hot in the franchise industry.

The experienced lineup of industry insiders includes:
Brian Hunt, Small Business Financing Expert – VP of SBA Lending, BBVA Compass Bank
“How to Find the Money!”

Jon Langbert, Veteran Franchise Developer, Harvard MBA
“What Is Life Like As an Owner Versus an Employee?”

Jason Killough, CFE, Franchise Consultant/Owner, Certified Franchise Executive
“How to Find the Right Franchise!”

Ryan Whitfill, Franchise Attorney, Former Chair, Dallas Bar Association's Franchise Group
“Know all the Legal Considerations!"

The seminar will be held at the Grayson College Viticulture Center, 9356 Grayson, Denison, TX  located at the Denison Regional Airport (plenty of free parking) from 10 am - Noon.  Snacks and refreshments will be served.  Sponsored by  Grayson College SBDC, Denison Chamber of Commerce, Denison Main Street, and Denison Development Alliance.  The event is free but you must preregister in advance by calling 903-462-8787 or eMail sbdc@grayson.edu  or go to: http://www.eauth.com/texas-seminar

This is an informational session only for purposes of educating prospective franchise investors.  It is not intended for purposes of selling or soliciting any franchises.

Distinguished Alumni Symposium

Leaders from public and private schools as well as public servants and business  leaders have agreed to be facilitators and panelists in the second of a series of  symposia sponsored by the Texas A&M University-Commerce  Distinguished Alumni. Those attending will gain insights into the educational process from a wide variety of education specialists. Attendees will share their perspectives in an attempt to  enlarge our vision of how we can reach the shared goal of education.

Dr. Pamela Anglin, president of Paris Junior College and Dr. Ken Helvey, superintendent of Allen Independent School District are invited participants in the symposium. Other notable speakers include Dr. John Horn, Schlechty Center Senior Associate and Former Allen and Mesquite ISD Superintendent, Dr. Dan Jones, A&M-Commerce President, Geraldine “Tincy” Miller, a member of the State Board of  Education, Dr. Mike Moses, Former Texas Commissioner of Education and Dallas ISD Superintendent, and Dr. Thomas Poore, John Paul II High School President. 

Panelists will spend the day on the A&M-Commerce campus, sharing their own views of education with superintendents, principals, university faculty, students and the public. As these leaders discuss the purpose of an education, attendees will be given the opportunity to ponder these ideas and share their own views.

The Distinguished Alumni Symposium will take place on Monday, March 18 on the second floor of the Sam Rayburn Student Center at 2200 W. Neal Street, Commerce, Texas 75428. There will be two morning sessions at 9:30 and 10:30 and an afternoon panel discussion at 1:00. The discussion panels will be free to students, faculty and the public, but do not include meals. Other options, which include the sessions and meal only, is $20, while the entire program, including meals and continuing professional education credit for educators, is $50. Deadline to register is Friday, March 8, 2013.

For additional information, contact Rachel Evans, Alumni Communications and Event Coordinator at (903) 468-3085 or by e-mail at Rachel.Evans@tamuc.edu.

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