All sessions will be on Tuesdays, from 4:30 to 6 pm, and be held virtually via Zoom, until further notice.
First Session
October 26
Welcoming Remarks—Dr. LaToya Smith, Vice President for Diversity and Community Engagement, UT-Austin
Introduction and Recognition of Sponsor—Professor John Sibley Butler recognizes Travis County
Special Presentation: A Vision for Small Business Opportunities with An Equity
Lens— Travis County Commissioner Jeffrey Travillion
HUB Company Introductions
Remarks About IC² Institute and Upcoming Sessions—Dr. Greg Pogue, Deputy Executive Director, IC² Institute, UT-Austin
Second Session
November 2
Local Government HUB/M/WBE/DBE Program Overviews, Certifications, Bid Databases and Opportunities
Travis County—Sylvia Lopez, Director of HUB Program Office, Travis County and Jorge Talavera, Assistant Purchasing Agent, Travis County Purchasing Office
City of Austin—Mariza Aldrete Business Development Counselor II, SMBR Department, Certification
Austin Independent School District—Dinita Caldwell, HUB Program Director and Mason Crenshaw, Assistant Director in Purchasing
Special Presentation: Bonding and Insurance—Luke Ortega Luper, Principal and Owner of SWMBE Bonding Capacity Growth Program
Capital Metro—Diponker Mukhergee, Program Manager, Compliance and DBE Liason Officer and Danny Solano, Procurement Manager, Small Purchasing & Asset Disposal
Third Session
November 9
State and University HUB/DBE/SBE Program Overviews, Certification, Bid Databases and Opportunities
Comptroller of Public Accounts–Maya Ingram, Statewide HUB Program, Manager
The University of Texas System–Hopeton Hay Executive Director, HUB Office
The University of Texas at Austin–Tiffany Dockery Gibson, Director of HUB and SB
Program
Texas Department of Transportation—Michael D. Bryant, Director, Civil Rights Division
Texas Department of Information Resources—Lynn Hodde, Director of HUB, Outreach,
and Training
Special Presentation : Disadvantage Business Enterprise Certification—Cheryl A. Brown, San
Diego & Imperial Valley SBDC, MiraCosta College, San Diego, California
Fourth Session
November 16
Special Presentation: Overview and Advice on Small Business Finance —Jim Nolen, McCombs School of Business, The University of Texas at Austin
Senior Vice President of SBA Lending—Shasi Wilson, American Bank of Commerce
Presentation on Securing a Loan—TBD
*Thanksgiving Week—No Class on November 23*
Fifth Session
November 30
Special Presentation on Your Business Value Proposition—Richard Amato, Austin Technology Incubator
Special Presentation: Communicating Your Capabilities—Cheryl A. Brown, San Diego & Imperial Valley SBDC, MiraCosta College, San Diego, California
Sixth Session
December 7
Successful Contracting and Contractors
Haynes-Eaglin-Waters LLC
COE Concepts
Applying Sound Business Practices and Avoiding Mistakes in Public Contracting—Expert Panel Advice
Funnel Two Preview—Dr. Greg Pogue, Deputy Executive Director, IC² Institute, UT-Austin
Recognition of Graduates and Comments
Two mentor sessions also will occur and present an opportunity to receive advice and constructive feedback on specific assignments. In addition, a number of business honors students may be available to assist with specialized questions in accounting, finance, and marketing. Networking among companies, instructors, mentors, and UT-Austin staff and students will occur as health conditions permit.
Session 1: April 19
Introductions and Welcoming Remarks | Dr. S. Craig Watkins, Director, IC2 Institute, UT-Austin
Keynote Presentation: HUB Business Opportunities In the Austin-Round Rock MSA | Commissioner Jeff Travillion, Precinct One, Travis County
Participant Self-Introductions
Session 2: April 26
Creating Your Pitch, Capability Statement, Value Proposition | Cheryl Brown, San Diego & Imperial Valley Small Business Development Center, and Dr. Greg Pogue, Deputy Director, IC2 Institute, UT-Austin
Session 3 : May 3
Marketing and Sales Strategies, Sales Channels and Techniques | Cheryl Brown San Diego & Imperial Valley Small Business Development Center and Greg Pogue, Deputy Director, IC2 Institute, UT-Austin
Session 4: May 10
Project and Contract Management | Jorge Talavera, Assistant Purchasing Agent, Travis County; Jessy Milner, Owner, President, Front Line Advisory Group, LLC; Cloteal Haynes, Principal and CEO, Haynes-Eaglin-Waters, LLC
Session 5: May 17
Key Financial Tools, Statements and Metrics, Sales Plan and Budget | Brian K. Marshall, Director Entrepreneurship, BCL of Texas, and Greg Pogue, Deputy Director, IC2 Institute, UT-Austin
Session 6: May 24
Private Sector Opportunities and Requirements | Karen Box, President and CEO, Southwest Minority Supplier Development Council; Tiya Scroggins, President, Scroggins Consulting, LLC
Session 7: June 7
Keynote Presentation on “Principles and Elements of a Successful Business” | Gary Hoover, Founder, Bookstop, Hoovers, and Reference Press
All sessions will be on the following Thursdays from 4:15 to 5:45 pm, and are virtual via Zoom.
Topics are expected to include:
Workshop 1 : May 5
Pitch Presentations by participant companies
Facilitators: Cheryl Brown, San Diego & Imperial Valley Small Business Development Center, Greg Pogue, Deputy Director, IC2 Institute, UT-Austin, Business Advisors
Peer-to-Peer Networking (post pitches)
Workshop 2: May 26
Proposal Writing and Responding to Purchasing Solicitations
Presenter: Terry Chase, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, Clean Energy Incubator
Workshop 3: Date TBD
Individual Company Assistance
Session 1: November 29
Welcoming Remarks
Introduction and Recognition of Sponsors
HUB Company Self-Introductions
Local Government HUB/M/WBE/DBE Program Overviews and Opportunities—Representatives from Travis County, Austin Independent School District, and the City of Austin
Session 2: December 6
Local and State Government HUB/M/WBE/DBE Program Overviews and Opportunities–Representatives from Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority, UT-Austin, Texas Statewide HUB Program (Comptroller of Public Accounts), Texas Department of Information Resources
Session 3 : December 13
Presentation on Value Propositions, Capability Statements, and Elevator Pitches—Cheryl Brown, San Diego & Imperial Valley Small Business Development Center, MiraCosta College
Session 4: January 10, 2023
Presentations on Small Business Finance and Accessing Capital, Greg Pogue, Deputy Director, IC2 Institute, UT-Austin, and Shasi Wilson, Senior Vice President, SBA Business Lending, American Bank of Commerce
Session 5: January 31, 2023
Presentation on Successful Contracting–Cloteal Davis Haynes, Principal/CEO, Haynes-Eaglin-Waters (HEW)
Comments on Successful Contracting—David Negrete, Principal Architect/Partner, Negrete & Kolar Architects; Rachel Gray, Principal/CEO, Miller Gray; Andy Smetana, Managing Director for PMCS Services; Stephanie Tsen, Professional Engineer, President, Tsen Engineering
Graduation
Workshop 1: December 8, 2022
“Benefits of Certification,” Febianna Gonzalez Herrera and Michelle Meadows, Certification Division, Small and Minority Business Resources Department, City of Austin
Workshop 2: January 12, 2023
“Elevator Pitches,” Multiple Business Advisors
Workshop 3: January 26, 2023
“Responding to Public Procurement Solicitations,” Terry Chase, Clean Energy Incubator, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, and Cheryl Brown, San Diego & Imperial Valley Small Business Development Center, MiraCosta College
