Kickstart Success Strategies: Business Resources that Transform into Success Stories

Event description

This event is hosted by Fort Bend County Small Business Development Center

Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Join us for Kickstart Success Strategies, a dynamic event that connects entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources, relationships, and insights needed to turn ideas into lasting success.

This event brings together trusted business partners and financial experts from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Bank of Hope, and Stellar Bank—all in one place to help you navigate funding, growth strategies, and business support services.

What You’ll Gain:

• Insight into SBA and SBDC programs that support startups and growing businesses
• Practical guidance on business financing and banking solutions
• Direct access to resource partners who can support your next stage of growth
• Actionable strategies you can apply immediately to your business

Featured Guest Speaker: Ann Jorgensen
How Cultural Adaptation Builds Trust and Opportunity – Even Before You Speak
In today’s global and multicultural business environment, success often begins before the first word is spoken. In this engaging session, Ann Jorgensen explores how cultural awareness and adaptability can strengthen trust, improve communication, and open doors to new opportunities.

Attendees will learn:

• How cultural cues influence business relationships
• Why trust is built through understanding—not just language
• Practical ways to adapt across cultures to create meaningful connections

This session is especially valuable for entrepreneurs working with diverse clients, partners, teams, or international markets.

**SBA’s participation is not an endorsement of the views, opinions, products or services of any other person or entity. All SBA programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.