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Happy Thanksgiving from our team to yours!

For today's episode, we wanted to cover an innovative approach to business ownership: employee ownership. Joining us is Taylor Knickel from the Texas Center for Employee Ownership (TXCEO) who will help us break down what it means when employees take a stake in the companies they work for. We’ll talk about the different models of employee ownership, the benefits it brings to both companies and workers, and the challenges that come with implementing it. Taylor will also share her perspective on how employee ownership can transform company culture, boost engagement, and empower employees in decision-making.

Are you ready to make your childcare business profitable? EGBI will be hosting an interactive Childcare Biz Profitability Bootcamp on Saturday December 7th, from 9:00am - 3:00pm (CT). Attendees will earn you 6 hours of continuous educational credit.? There is no cost to attend, just RSVP via this link https://lnkd.in/g7am3tnu? #WeAreEGBI #AustinBusiness

Hoy, estamos celebrando a María Domínguez, Empresaria del A?o de EGBI y ponente principal en el evento Celebrating Success. La historia de María es una que tocó el corazón de todos nosotros, comenzando como maestra bilingüe y convirtiéndose en la due?a de Cielito Lindo Spanish Immersion Preschool. Hoy conoceremos más sobre su trayectoria, los retos que enfrentan los proveedores de cuidado infantil y por qué es tan importante apoyar la educación infantil en nuestra comunidad. También hablaremos sobre cómo EGBI ha sido un aliado en el éxito de negocios como el de María.

EGBI is a partner with TAMACC, HABLA, HWNT and the USHCA to host the 2024 Hispanic Leadership Summit on Friday, December 6, 2024, 1-5:30pm. This year’s summit is a must-attend event for Latino leaders, community advocates, business owners, and subject experts. Together, we’ll engage in meaningful discussions and thought-provoking panels to address the pressing challenges faced by Latino and communities of color. Key Topics Include: ? The impact of dismantling D.E.I. (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) on communities of color ? The State of Latino Health in Texas: Breaking Barriers to Accessing Quality Care ? How do immigration policies, deportation practices, and proposed legislation impact our workforce and cost of living? This summit is for anyone interested on a conversation about our communities and safeguarding the progress we’ve made; even as legislative landscapes shift in Texas. Join the conversation, gain valuable insights, and lend your voice to protecting and advancing our shared goals. Don’t miss this powerful opportunity to make a difference! Registration is FREE! Registration link here: https://bit.ly/4g3GrBr

Today, we’re celebrating Maria Dominguez, EGBI’s Business of the Year and keynote speaker at Celebrating Success. Maria’s story is one that touched all of our hearts—starting as a bilingual teacher and growing into the owner of Cielito Lindo Spanish Immersion Preschool. We’ll learn more about her journey, the challenges childcare providers face, and why supporting early childhood education is so important for our community. We’ll also talk about how EGBI has been a partner in helping businesses like Maria’s succeed.

Do you like the dark or white meat better of the turkey? LIL MAMA'S KITCHEN L.L.C. has both options and more. From delicious variety of baked goods, sides to appetizers, Heather Biagas has been cooking savory meals since she was 13 years old. So if you are needing anything for Thanksgiving made from scratch, visit https://lnkd.in/gSUPAQ7V

Congrats to our clients Saamiya Seraj, Ph.D and Sarah Seraj, PhD with A Better Force for being recognized with the 2024 Emerging Business award at the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce 's Ovation Gala ! A Better Force empowers individuals and companies to transform themselves through customized training programs.

In our last episode, we explored managing debt for your business, and today, we’ve invited Daniel Bennet from WaFd Bank to see how small business owners can better prepare for business credit lines and loans. Many of our clients often ask about personal credit’s role in business loans, what lenders look for, and, most importantly, how to strengthen their credit to secure funding. We’re excited to have Daniel with us to share his expertise and insights into building a credit-ready business.

At EGBI, one of our core missions is to educate small business owners on the key aspects of running a successful and sustainable business. For many, one of the most daunting challenges is managing debt. But not all debt is bad—when approached responsibly, it can be a powerful tool for growth. We’re excited to speak with Gregory Dickinson from Truist Bank, who will share his perspective on how to take on debt responsibly and explore ways to fund your business.