TVCC Small Business Development Center

05/28/2026

Appreciate our SBA-DFW District Director, Matthew Jock, stopping in Athens today.

05/27/2026

Eddie Hanson, Trinity Valley SBDC Advisor, an entrepreneur with a background in insurance and lending is back in Athens!
Schedule Your appointment with Eddie https://calendly.com/eddie-hanson-tvcc

05/26/2026

The SBDC can help you map a plan for business goals.

We offer 1:1 advising, personal, confidential.

Ready to get started? Contact us today: 📞903-675-7403
🌐tvccsbdc.org

05/26/2026

Free Webinar: Turning Business Documents into Action Using NotebookLM - Grow with Google

REGISTRATION LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/OXo-5rXVTuSahjs8UeYS3g ​Your business is full of valuable information — proposals,

05/26/2026

Your business shouldn’t stop when you’re away. Strong Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) help create consistency, improve training, reduce errors, and support long-term business sustainability.

Learn how documenting your processes can help your small business operate more efficiently and prepare for growth.

Read the latest blog Trinity Valley SBDC:
👉 https://tvccsbdc.org/2026/05/22/sop-standard-operating-procedures-small-business-sustainability-east-texas-trinity-valley-sbdc/

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Learn how SOPs help East Texas small businesses improve operations, delegate tasks, strengthen sustainability, and prepare for growth.

05/25/2026

Free Webinar: Shield. Sharpen. Scale: AI Strategy for Small Business - Smart Brand System

Wednesday, May 27th 11:00-12:00 pm CT REGISTRATION LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/PEGyQOhuSOq6QkUyrJsYZw   AI isn’t a trend-it’s the

05/25/2026

We remember. We honor. We thank you.

05/23/2026

Interesting Read from Sprout Social https://sproutsocial.com/insights/the-state-of-social-media/

05/23/2026

🏛️ Learn more about contracting with local and state agencies.

Businesses in East Texas can pursue opportunities with STATE and LOCAL governments — often a great starting point before moving into federal contracts. 📋💼

Learn the stages of getting started:
✅ Registering as a vendor
✅ Identifying bid opportunities
✅ Understanding procurement processes
✅ Building relationships with local agencies

For many small businesses, state and local contracts can offer a more accessible path to building experience, revenue, and long-term growth. 🌱

If you’ve ever wondered how to sell your products or services to cities, counties, school districts, or state agencies, this guide is for you.

👉 Read the blog: https://conta.cc/4u2gAk0

Need guidance navigating the process? Trinity Valley SBDC provides no-cost advising to help small businesses in Anderson, Henderson, Kaufman, Rains, and Van Zandt counties.

05/23/2026

05/20/2026

📡 Look for the signal: the market is moving, capital is active, and opportunity favors those ready to act.

👤SBDC advisors assist small business with getting loan ready, schedule with an advisor!
📅tvccsbdc.org 📞903-675-7403

📈 “Loan volume and demand growth continued to accelerate in May. Credit standards and terms tightened slightly, but loan pricing continued to decline.” according to Federal Reserve Bank latest survey. 🔗https://www.dallasfed.org/research/surveys/bcs/2026/bcs2603