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SUMMARY:AI Fridays: Where to focus
DESCRIPTION:This week: Use Gemini to research & shortlist the groups & events where your customers gather. \n\n\n\n\nMost small business owners try to be everywhere — and end up exhausted\, invisible\, or both. This week’s AI Friday is about using Gemini to figure out where your customers actually gather\, so you can stop spreading thin and start showing up in the few places that matter. \nYou’ll Leave With \nA prioritized list of groups and events to join. \nCome Prepared \nA laptop and your draft list of groups or platforms. \n\nEvent Details\nDate: 24 JULY\, 2026\nTime: 12:00PM – 1:00PM\nLocation: Launch SA (600 Soledad Street\, 1st Floor\, San Antonio\, TX 78205)\nFree 3-hour parking in the garage\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://launchsa.org/event/ai-fridays-getting-to-know-gemini/
LOCATION:Launch SA\, 600 Soledad Street\, #1st Floor\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78205\, United States
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SUMMARY:Marketing Monday: Email That Connects
DESCRIPTION:This week: Looking at how email helps you stay connected and the best ways to use it. \n\n\n\n\nEmail is still the most personal way to stay top-of-mind. We’ll look at how simple\, genuine emails keep relationships warm — without ever feeling salesy. \nYou’ll Leave With \nA simple approach to staying in touch that feels human. \nCome Prepared \n1–2 recent contacts you’d like to reconnect with. \nEvent Details\nDate: July 27\, 2026\nTime: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM\nLocation: Launch SA\, 600 Soledad Street\, 1st Floor\, San Antonio\, TX\nFree 3-hour parking in the garage
URL:https://launchsa.org/event/marketing-monday-email-that-connects/
LOCATION:Launch SA\, 600 Soledad Street\, #1st Floor\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78205\, United States
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SUMMARY:Essential Resources for Small Business Owners
DESCRIPTION:You don’t have to build your business alone. Learn about valuable resources available to support small business owners in San Antonio. \n\n\n\n\nStarting or running a business can feel overwhelming\, but you don’t have to do it alone. San Antonio has a wide network of organizations\, mentors\, and programs designed to support entrepreneurs at every stage – from ideation to succession planning. \nIn this workshop\, you’ll learn about local resources in San Antonio available to help you start\, grow\, or strengthen your business. We’ll explore common challenges entrepreneurs face and highlight organizations\, tools\, and programs that can provide guidance along the way. \nWhether you’re exploring a new business idea\, running a side hustle\, or growing an established business\, this session will introduce you to key resources across the San Antonio small business ecosystem\, including programs available through Launch SA. \nThis program is part of the 2026 Library Roadshow series\, highlighting resources and opportunities for small business owners in San Antonio\, presented by Launch SA. \nEvent Details \nDate: Tuesday\, July 28\, 2026 \nTime: 12 – 2 PM \nLocation: Cortez Branch Library\, 2803 Hunter Blvd\, San Antonio\, TX 78224 \nFree Parking \nAbout Launch SA \nLaunch SA\, partnership between the City of San Antonio and Geekdom\, is San Antonio’s Resource Center for Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs offers personalized support through our assistance process\, advising sessions\, and tailored workshops. We’re here to help you navigate and grow your business. Explore our calendar for upcoming events and workshops\, where you can gain insights and connect with other entrepreneurs and small business owners.
URL:https://launchsa.org/event/essential-resources-for-small-business-owners-5/
LOCATION:Cortez Branch Library\, 2803 Hunter Blvd\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78224\, United States
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SUMMARY:1 Million Cups San Antonio
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our weekly Wednesday morning entrepreneurial networking event at Launch SA! Grab a cup of coffee\, meet some entrepreneurs! \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for our weekly entrepreneurial networking event at Launch SA – 1 Million Cups! \n1 Million Cups happens in communities all over the country with a simple idea\, provide a supportive\, inclusive space for entrepreneurs and their communities to gather and connect\, where they can work through business challenges and identify opportunities. \nEach week join us for a breakfast networking event to meet and hear from other entrepreneurs! \nThe Format: Hear from 2 entrepreneurs share more about their business with the rest of the community! See below on the requirements and expectations. \nSharing your business at a 1MC event gives you the opportunity to connect with an active and engaged community of fellow entrepreneurs. \n\nRefine your presentation and elevator pitch.\nJoin a community to receive support\, including coaching from 1MC organizers.\nContinue to present your business — in another city or after you have made significant changes.\nReceive feedback from a diverse audience.\nPotentially gain exposure to new markets and people.\nPotentially receive local\, regional or national media coverage of your startup.
URL:https://launchsa.org/event/1-million-cups-san-antonio-143/
LOCATION:Launch SA\, 600 Soledad Street\, #1st Floor\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78205\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bootstrapping: Techniques for Small Business Financial Efficiency
DESCRIPTION:Manage your Finances looking closely at money-in and money-out to find opportunities to make your Cash Flow more Efficient. Based on a Typical Chart of Accounts. \nEvent Details\nDate: July 30th\, 2026\nTime: 12:00pm-1:00pm\nLocation: Launch SA\, 600 Soledad st\, San Antonio TX 78205\nFree 3-hour parking in the garage \nAbout The Speaker\nNestor serves as the Business Development Specialist and District International Trade Officer at the San Antonio District Office – U.S. Small Business Administration. He is an accountant & auditor by trade\, and assists entrepreneurs and small businesses in business related\, access to capital and government contracting topics\, thru counseling and training.
URL:https://launchsa.org/event/bootstrapping-techniques-for-small-business-financial-efficiency/
LOCATION:Launch SA\, 600 Soledad Street\, #1st Floor\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78205\, United States
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SUMMARY:AI Friday: Email That Connects
DESCRIPTION:This week: let AI help you write better follow-ups\, check-ins\, and customer emails — in half the time. \n\n\n\n\nThe customers\, partners\, and contacts you’ve already met are your warmest leads — but only if you stay in touch. This week we use AI to write simple\, genuine emails that keep those relationships alive: follow-ups\, check-ins\, and reusable templates that sound like you\, not a sales pitch. \nYou’ll Leave With \nReady-to-send emails for real contacts. \nCome Prepared \nA laptop with your AI login and 1–2 contacts you want to email. \nEvent Details\nDate: July 31\, 2026\nTime: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM\nLocation: Launch SA\, 600 Soledad Street\, 1st Floor\, San Antonio\, TX\nFree 3-hour parking in the garage
URL:https://launchsa.org/event/ai-friday-email-that-connects/
LOCATION:Launch SA\, 600 Soledad Street\, #1st Floor\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78205\, United States
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