The Business Marketplace: How to Buy or Sell with Confidence

Shreyash Chede

Overview Buying or selling a business is one of the biggest financial and strategic decisions an entrepreneur, owner, or investor can make. But the process can feel unclear, intimidating, and full of moving parts. Join us at the Coastal Bend Business Innovation Center for a focused panel discussion on what actually happens when business deals get done. This session brings …

Building Financial Capability for Small Businesses, Families, and the Next Generation

Shreyash Chede

About This Event Empowering Your Financial Future Whether you are a local entrepreneur, a community leader, or looking to secure your family’s financial legacy, this session provides the tools to transform financial knowledge into measurable confidence. What You’ll Learn Financial literacy is the foundation of community economic empowerment. During this 90-minute session, we will explore practical ways to build financial …

Doing Business With Giants

Shreyash Chede

Overview A series of six workshops that align with and fulfill industry supply-chain needs while strengthening the local economy. The Coastal Bend Business Innovation Center (CBBIC) at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC), and Cheniere Energy, Inc.(Cheniere) have teamed up to facilitate a series of six workshops designed to assist innovative, local entrepreneurs in developing business models that align with and …

The Leadership Playbook: Charting Your Course for Lasting Impact

Shreyash Chede

Join the Coastal Bend Business Innovation Center for a power-packed session on the fundamentals of leadership, featuring expert insight from Are you ready to elevate your influence and empower your team? Join us for an interactive Lunch & Learn designed to give you a competitive edge in leadership. Whether you are an established executive or an emerging leader, this session …

AI In Action

Shreyash Chede

Stop wondering about AI and start putting it to work for your business. AI isn’t just the future. It’s today’s competitive edge. In this interactive workshop, you’ll see real demonstrations of how ChatGPT-5 can help you work smarter, save time, and uncover new opportunities. From streamlining daily tasks to sparking fresh marketing ideas and even serving as your personal thought …

Stay Ahead of Hackers – Master Cyber Smart Habits

Shreyash Chede

This essential session is now presented by TWO expert navigators from the Port of Corpus Christi Authority: Larry Medrano, Cybersecurity Manager Jeffrey Sparks, CISSP, Cybersecurity Analyst this session is designed to empower small business owners with the knowledge and tools to protect their digital assets. You will learn to: Detect Hidden Threats: Understand the most pressing cyber risks facing local …

Lunch & Learn – The Growth Gap (Why businesses stall and how to fix it)

Shreyash Chede

Every business, from startups to established enterprises, eventually hits a point where growth stalls. This critical “growth gap” is often not a market problem, but an internal one—caused by issues like cold leads, outdated systems, or operational cracks that let important tasks slip through. In this exclusive Lunch & Learn, you’ll hear from Keith Heavilin, a seasoned business owner, investor, …