SummitIn personUSD 55.2

DECA : 4th Annual Small Business Opportunity Summit

AUG6
09:30
  • The 4th Annual DECA Small Business Opportunity Summit connects small business owners with regional leaders and procurement partners to foster economic growth in Central Texas.
  • Attendees engage in sessions covering economic trends, AI applications for business, and infrastructure procurement.
  • This event is designed to provide practical insights and opportunities for business networking and growth.

About this event

Join us for the 4th Annual DECA Small Business Opportunity Summit , a high-impact event designed to bridge the gap between your business and the stakeholders shaping Central Texas’s economic future. This is your premier opportunity to engage directly with major regional leaders, ask critical questions, and build lasting professional connections.
Start the day with an inspiring keynote from Jayzen Patria, dive into educational sessions led by industry experts, connect directly with procurement partners during interactive roundtables, and wrap up with networking alongside Austin’s diverse business community.
Featuring keynote speaker Jayzen Patria, an internationally recognized personal branding expert, executive leadership strategist, and former NBCUniversal executive, presenting his signature keynote, Lead With Your Brand!™.
The summit focuses on three essential pillars for business success. See a preview of Sessions below:
Session 1: Real Talk on the Economy - A Conversation with the Fed : Explore the economic headwinds and tailwinds directly impacting small businesses, from shifting interest rates and tightening credit markets, to the influence of federal policy changes, supply chain pressures, and the rapid integration of AI into everyday business operations. This conversation would give attendees real, actionable intelligence on what to monitor and how to prepare, the kind of forward-looking perspective that small business owners rarely get access to.
Session 2: AI for Business with Grow with Google: Heard the buzz about AI, but wondering what it actually means for your business? This presentation cuts through the noise. By exploring practical applications and real-life examples from business owners, you’ll leave with a personalized plan for your business. You will learn all about Google AI tools and discover how to use them strategically to tackle common business challenges.
Session 3: Access Granted! Central Texas Infrastructure Procurement Roundtable : As Cen

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