“It’s in the B.A.G.!”
The Business Alliance Group was designed to assist business owners, entrepreneurs, and corporate staff who want to transition from corporate to their own businesses. The Business Alliance Group is comprised of several opportunities to create revenue generating business for each of the members listed below.
Interestpreneur
The Interestpreneur is someone looking to start a business, but is not quite there yet. They can learn from other entrepreneurs and bankers through coming to lunch and learns held at our office or in the community. There are businesses from all industries who come and ask questions to bankers where new parties interested in starting businesses can learn some tricks of the trade and gather vendor information as well as banking contacts.
Starterpreneur
The Starterpreneur is someone who has started a business in the past three years that has not become profitable. They can learn from other entrepreneurs and bankers through coming to lunch and learns. There are businesses from all industries who come and ask questions while also learning how to increase sales, customize marketing, build business branding, or simply create awareness and introduce the business through networking.
Entrepreneur
The Entrepreneur is someone in business wanting to expand their business relationships and build their client base. They can network, market to, and create classes or sponsor lunch and learns for clients and other entrepreneurs including bankers. The Entrepreneur is also invited to attend lunch and learns as well as a Special Guest. This is a perfect opportunity to practice your pitch with real potential clients and other entrepreneurs just like you.
Propreneur
The Propreneur is someone who is thriving in business and ready to take their business to the next level. Pro Entrepreneurs are businesses that are profitable, growing, and hiring. Texas Workforce Commission has grant funds to assist with paying wages, employee training, and corporate soft and life skills for all participants selected for employment. Pro Entrepreneurs are learning how to emerge in Corporate America by using special programs available to them directly because of their continued successful growth.