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SUMMARY:Marketing Without the Guesswork: The Channel Cure
DESCRIPTION:Join us to discover which marketing channels your customers actually use and where to focus your time. \n\n\n\n\nYou don’t need to be on TikTok\, Instagram\, LinkedIn\, and Threads just because they exist. In fact\, trying to manage five different channels is the fastest route to small business burnout. This session is all about strategic curation: we will map your target audience to the specific platforms they actually use so you can focus your energy where it matters most. You’ll learn how to master one or two channels intentionally and build an email list you actually own. \nEvent Details\nDate: October 15th\, 2026\nTime: 12:00pm-1:00pm\nLocation: Launch SA\, 600 Soledad st\, San Antonio TX 78205\nFree 3-hour parking in the garage \nSpeaker Bio:\nAlex Flores is a passionate marketing leader and dynamic business professional with a diverse background across a variety of industries. Over the past 12 years\, she has led and supported marketing strategies at various companies\, including San Pedro Playhouse and Classic Theatre\, KISS Marketing\, Codeup\, DeLorean Motor Company\, Anderson Marketing Group\, as well as numerous nonprofit organizations. Currently\, she is focused on her own marketing company\, Floresent Marketing\, where she supports small businesses and non-profit organizations with customized marketing support. \nPassionate about the arts\, Alex has worked with a many arts and entertainment organizations\, including Youth Orchestras of San Antonio\, Musical Arts Center of San Antonio\, Camerata San Antonio\, Gaines Entertainment\, Cactus Pear Music Festival\, ARTS San Antonio\, UMOJA Flute Institute\, Sonido Barroco\, and the UTSA School of Music. \nAlex holds a Master of Business Administration from UTSA\, as well as Bachelor of Music. A local performer and poet\, Alex was named a winner of Gemini Ink’s 2026 Ekphrastic Poetry Contest. She was previously a singer at Sea World San Antonio and was a member of the San Antonio Mastersingers.
URL:https://launchsa.org/event/marketing-without-the-guesswork-the-channel-cure/
LOCATION:Launch SA\, 600 Soledad Street\, #1st Floor\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78205\, United States
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SUMMARY:SBA Office Hours: Ask • Learn • Launch
DESCRIPTION:Expert advice. You ask. SBA answers. \n\n\n\n\nJoin SBA San Antonio District for monthly Office Hours at Launch SA\, hosted at the San Antonio Public Library. Whether you’re starting a business\, growing one\, or exploring financing and federal resources\, this is your chance to ask questions\, get clarity\, and connect to tools that move your business forward. \nEvent Details\nDate: October 15\,2026\nTime: 1:00PM-4:00PM\nLocation: Launch SA\, 600 Soledad st\, San Antonio TX 78205\nFree 3-hour parking in the garage \nOrganization Bio \nSBA is the only cabinet-level federal agency fully dedicated to small business and provides counseling\, capital\, and contracting expertise as the nation’s only go-to resource and voice for small businesses.
URL:https://launchsa.org/event/sba-office-hours-ask-learn-launch-8/
LOCATION:Launch SA\, 600 Soledad Street\, #1st Floor\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78205\, United States
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SUMMARY:How to Actually Shop for Insurance (Without Getting Played)
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn how to compare insurance with confidence\, not just the lowest price. \n\n\n\n\nChoosing insurance shouldn’t feel like a guessing game. This practical workshop will teach you how to compare agents\, brokers\, and direct carriers\, evaluate quotes beyond price\, identify common coverage gaps\, and recognize when you’re paying for coverage you don’t need. Through real-world examples and a mock policy review\, you’ll gain the knowledge to make informed insurance decisions that protect both your business and your budget. \nEvent Details \nDate: October 22nd\,2026 \nTime: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM \nLocation: Launch SA (600 Soledad Street\, 1st Floor\, San Antonio\, TX 78205) \nFree 3-hour parking in the garage \nSpeaker Bio:\nFernando Almendariz is the owner of Almendariz Insurance Services\, LLC\, where he has spent nearly two decades helping individuals and small businesses protect what they’ve worked hard to build. Since founding the agency in 2007\, he has worked with business owners across Texas to simplify insurance\, identify coverage gaps\, and develop practical risk management strategies. \nFernando is passionate about educating entrepreneurs so they can make informed decisions with confidence. His workshops focus on translating complex insurance concepts into clear\, actionable guidance that helps business owners protect their assets\, employees\, and long-term success.
URL:https://launchsa.org/event/how-to-actually-shop-for-insurance-without-getting-played/
LOCATION:Launch SA\, 600 Soledad Street\, #1st Floor\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78205\, United States
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SUMMARY:1:1 Q&A: Doing Business with the City
DESCRIPTION:Stop by\, ask and learn about city contracts\, the registration process\, and how to navigate bidding and proposal submissions. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the City of San Antonio Economic Development Department during this stop and go event. Ask and learn about city contracts\, the registration process\, and how to navigate bidding and proposal submissions. \nEvent Details:\nDate: October 22th\, 2026\nTime:1:00pm-4:00pm\nLocation: Launch SA\, 600 Soledad St San Antonio\, TX 78205\nParking: Free 3 hr Validation
URL:https://launchsa.org/event/11-qa-doing-business-with-the-city-7/
LOCATION:Launch SA\, 600 Soledad Street\, #1st Floor\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78205\, United States
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SUMMARY:Your Website Has 17 Blind Spots
DESCRIPTION:Join us to watch all 17 get diagnosed on a live website\, then fixed with AI in real time. \n\n\n\n\nMost website build advice covers the surface\, a clean template\, decent copy\, a few keywords\, but skips what actually decides whether someone trusts you enough to buy. I’ll diagnose a real website live using my 17-point Site Scorecard\, then walk you through diagnosing your own on the spot. By the end\, you’ll know exactly what’s broken and how to rebuild it yourself using modern AI website-building tools\, no code and no developer required. \nEvent Details\nDate: October 28th\, 2026 \nTime: 11:00am-12:30pm\nLocation: Launch SA\, 600 Soledad st\, San Antonio TX 78205 \nFree 3hr Parking \nSpeaker Bio: Cynthia Marshall is a Digital Business Architect based in San Antonio\, helping small business owners build websites that actually drive results\, not just look good. Before founding her own practice\, she spent over 20 years in financial services\, HR consulting\, and EdTech partnerships\, work that taught her how to diagnose what’s actually broken in a business and fix it. Today she combines AI-powered website audits with hands-on\, no-code rebuilds\, so business owners can finally get out of expensive developer relationships and take control of their own digital presence. She’s also the founder of Freedom After 40\, a coaching platform helping women over 40 build lives of purpose and freedom on their own terms. Cynthia holds an Executive MBA from UTSA.
URL:https://launchsa.org/event/your-website-has-17-blind-spots/
LOCATION:Launch SA\, 600 Soledad Street\, #1st Floor\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78205\, United States
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