Community: Trout Payment Systems Presents: Small Business Funding and the Importance of Com

Join Trout Payment Systems on Thursday, March 26, 2015 from 2:00 to 5:00 pm as we discuss the importance of defining your competitive edge in business, and evaluate funding solutions specifically designed for the small business owner or start-up operation. Our highly qualified panel of speakers will share their thoughts on these topics and field questions from the audience. The seminar will also be a fantastic opportunity to meet and mingle with fellow Houston area business owners, entrepreneurs, and service providers. Topics Covered Small Business Funding SBA Loans Micro Loans Receivables Factoring Identifying Competitive Strength Competitive Strategy Agenda | Thursday, March 26 2:00-2:30 pm check in and open networking. Introductory remarks by Napoleon T. Butic, Trout Payment Systems 2:30-3:30 Funding Small Business Growth: SBA Loans, Micro Loans, Factoring, and Small Business Banking. Panelists: Bruce Hurta, Business Lending Manager, Members Choice Credit Union. Richard Mikeska, Vice President, Lift Fund. Wayne Coker, President, Advantage Business Capital. 3:30-4:00 Networking Break 4:00-5:00 The Importance of Competitive Edge in Business. Panelists: Ken Jones, Associate Director, Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship, University of Houston. Jere Ames-Johnson, Former CEO & COO. Jay Raman, Managing Director, Ashoka Lion Fund. 5:00-6:30 Networking Reception. Complimentary drink ticket and hors d'oerves included.