Vision2Venture: GrowSmart Junior - Planning and Marketing Foundations

Event description

This event is hosted by the University of Houston Texas Gulf Coast SBDC Network

GrowSmart™ Junior is a four-week virtual cohort designed for intermediate-to-advanced entrepreneurs who want to sharpen their business direction and improve marketing execution. This cohort focuses on foundational growth planning and market-facing strategy—helping participants clarify mission and vision, identify growth strategies, strengthen competitive advantage, and make smarter pricing and marketing decisions. Participants leave with clear positioning and actionable next steps to drive growth.

This series will be held on Thursday, April 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2026.

Please be prepared to have your camera on and audio working.

Highlights:

• Clarify mission, vision, and core values to strengthen your business roadmap
• Identify growth strategies and avoid common scaling traps
• Build a smarter pricing strategy and understand how pricing impacts profitability
• Improve competitive advantage messaging with evidence-based differentiation
• Strengthen practical marketing thinking using real-world examples and learning loops

This cohort is geared to entrepreneurs and business owners who are beyond the idea stage and want structured support to improve planning, positioning, pricing, and marketing strategy to drive real growth.

PLEASE NOTE: Registration will close two business days prior to the start of the cohort.