VIGOR Victoria

09/03/2026

09/03/2026

Think about the places that make Victoria feel like home.
The restaurant where they know your order.
The shop where somebody actually helps you.
The family business you’ve watched grow.
The place you take visitors because “you have to try it.”
Those places don’t happen by accident.
They stay because people keep showing up.
Shop small. Shop local. Shop twice. 🧡

09/03/2026

Need a restaurant? A gift? A service? Somewhere new to try?
Before you automatically go to the usual place, check the Shop Twice Victoria directory and see what’s available locally.
The whole point is to make choosing local easier.
👉 shoptwicevictoria.com

09/03/2026

Supporting a small business doesn’t always require spending money.
Share their post.
Leave a review.
Tag a friend.
Recommend them when someone asks.
Tell somebody, “You should try this place.”
Word of mouth still matters — especially for small businesses. 🧡

09/03/2026

WOW!! What an awesome networking crowd this morning at Gardenhouse Coffee & Espresso Bar this morning!! Follow and share our page to spread the word about this great opportunity on the first Thursday of the month.

09/02/2026

☕ Got something you’ve been trying to figure out? Bring it tomorrow morning.

A business challenge. An idea you can’t quite get off the ground. An event you’re planning. A career move. A connection or resource you need.

That’s what we’re doing at VIGOR Victoria September Meetup tomorrow.

From 8:00–8:30, grab some coffee, meet people and catch up.

Then from 8:30–9:30, it’s “What Are You Working On?”

Bring something real you’re working through and tap into the people in the room for fresh ideas, practical suggestions, resources and connections.

You may walk in thinking about something one way and leave with an idea you hadn’t considered — or meet someone who knows exactly who or what you need.

📅 Thursday, September 3ʳᵈ
⏰ 8:00–9:30 AM
📍 Gardenhouse Coffee & Espresso Bar
104 Teakwood

And please don’t skip it because you can’t be there at 8:00. Come at 8:15. Come at 8:30. Come when you can. Most of us will be there until 9:30.

Bring what you’re working on. Let’s see what the room can help you move forward.

08/17/2026

Save the date!
Oct 29

08/09/2026

🚀 Calling all ambitious women entrepreneurs!

Applications are now open for The Breakthrough Grant: Volume III from Her Agenda, offering a $5,000 grant to help take your business to the next level.

This opportunity is open to:
✔️ U.S.-based businesses operating for at least 1 year
✔️ Sole proprietors, LLCs, and legally registered businesses

If you’ve been looking for support to grow your business, expand your impact, or break through barriers, this could be your moment.

🗓 Deadline: September 18, 2026
🔗 Apply here: https://mailchi.mp/heragenda/breakthroughiii

Disclaimer: Shared for informational purposes only. The CDC is not affiliated with, endorsing, or administering this grant opportunity. Please refer to the grant provider for full details and eligibility requirements.

08/06/2026

We just love our community! Thank you to our panelists today, Teri McMillan Moten and Marianne Moses for sharing and for everyone for participating.

Showing up and supporting is so important!

08/04/2026

📣 VIGOR is just 2 days away.

Join us this Thursday, August 6th at Gardenhouse Coffee & Espresso’s 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝟏𝟎𝟒 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐰𝐨𝐨𝐝 in Victoria, just behind Baytown Seafood near Houston Highway.

We’ll also have a panel discussion with Teri McMillan Moten and Marianne Moses focused on a timely question:

❓ How can we take ideas working in other communities and adapt them for Victoria?

We’ll share examples we’ve seen in other areas, explore what could work locally, and invite everyone into a positive discussion about how businesses, organizations, and community members can work together to keep building momentum for Victoria’s small-business community.

☕ Networking: 8:00–8:30 AM
🕣 Program begins: 8:30 AM

This is a conversation you don’t want to miss. Bring a friend who should be in the room.