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SUMMARY:Power Up Your Business Series
DESCRIPTION:Power Up Your Business Series\nGet Your Products on Store Shelves\n  \nThursday\, May 14th\, 2026 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. \nHCC Eastside Campus \nPorcarello Building\, Auditorium \n6815 Rustic St.\, Houston\, TX 77087 \n  \nThe goal of this program is to help entrepreneurs to take product ideas to market. This is a strategic workshop designed for established business owners wanting to place their products on retail shelves. \nSession 1: Getting on Store Shelves & Expanding Your Reach \nShow entrepreneurs how to break into retail and distribution channels. \n\nWhat retailers look for in new products\nPreparing for retail: packaging\, barcodes\, compliance\nBuilding wholesale relationships & negotiating terms\nExploring online marketplaces & alternative distribution\nRetail readiness checklist\n\nSession 2: Financing Your Product & Fueling Growth \nProvide entrepreneurs with strategies to fund their business and manage money for long-term sustainability. \n\nBootstrapping vs. external funding\nSmall business loans\, lines of credit & grants\nAngel investors & venture capital basics\nBuilding financial projections & cash flow management\nUnderstanding inventory financing for product-based businesses\n\nSession 3: Entrepreneur Success – Diablo Verde – 3 Sons Food\, LLC  \nSharing a journey of a successful retail experience. \nCo-Founder/CEO Traci Johannson shares “Lessons in Retail Placement” \nSession Description:\nJoin Traci Johannson\, CEO/Co-Founder of 3 Sons Food\, LLC\, shares the journey of bringing her product\, Diablo Verde\, from concept to retail shelves. In this session\, Traci will walk through the real-world challenges\, strategic decisions\, and key milestones that shaped her path to product placement. \nAttendees will gain practical insights into what it takes to break into retail\, including preparation\, persistence\, and positioning. Whether you’re just starting out or actively pursuing retail opportunities\, this session offers valuable lessons\, honest reflections\, and actionable guidance to help you navigate your own journey to the shelf. \nRegistration is FREE – Seating is Limited \n\n \nRegister Today!
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LOCATION:HCC Eastside Campus – Porcarello Building Auditorium\, 6815 Rustic St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77087\, United States
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