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Are you prepared for the challenges you face running a business?
 
1st Tuesday Connections was created to arm business owners and senior executives with the knowledge needed to lead their companies. Each month we produce a panel discussion on a hot business topic. Our goal is to provide differing opinions and actionable takeaways that can have an immediate impact on a business.

Tax Law Changes - Post Election Expectations - Business and Personal

Our annual deep dive into the tax laws, expected changes, and potential opportunities that can be capitalized on. Our distinguished panel of experts explored expected tax changes, good and bad, that could impact us into 2025 and beyond. 

Annual Economic Update - Presented by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

Always our biggest event of the year - our annual economic update! We took a look at where the North Texas economy has been, and where it was headed as we approached election day.

Branding Matters - Building and Managing a Strong Brand

When was the last time you stepped back and considered your company brand? Nothing separates successful businesses from the underperformers like a strong brand. If your marketing efforts are not driving business to your front door (or website), chances are, your brand isn’t resonating with your target market.  Our panel of marketing savants talked about what a brand really is in this digital age, how to build/update your brand, and how to keep it relevant for years to come.

Legal Landmines

When running a business, no one expects to step on a legal landmine.....but it happens (a lot). In August we talked about the big things that small/medium sized businesses face most often; when contracts go unfulfilled, partnerships go bad, a workplace accident happens, or a cyberattack shuts the business down - among others.

AI Driven Sales & Marketing

If you aren't utilizing any AI to help with your sales and marketing efforts - you are behind the curve. Our panel shared strategies and tools that will have an immediate impact on your business. 

The Built to Sell Business

Our distinguished panel talked about what you can do to improve your business value, its operational excellence and exit readiness – and look more attractive to buyers.

Leadership Development

Are great leaders made - or born? Our panel discussed the importance of developing the leaders in your company - including the person at the top.

Artificial Intelligence

A fascinating discussion on AI's impact on small and medium sized businesses - what is being done now, and what is to come.

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Disaster Planning

Our fantastic panel shared valuable insights into the prep work you should do to mitigate your risk from a major work interruption. 

Investing in 2024

We discussed the different types of investments that individuals can make - and compared and contrasted the benefits and risk of each. Our distinguished panelists each brought a different perspective on investing and shared insights on everything from private equity and real estate to strategic financial planning. 

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We did a deep dive into what effective marketing will look like in 2024 - what will work and what will be a waste of time (and money)? Our fantastic panel also talked about how to get a true ROI on your marketing spend.

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VETERAN NONPROFITS

We discovered how they operate on business principles, tackling challenges similar to any corporation, but with a heart for service. 
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TAX LAW CHANGES

Our tax law panel discussed topics such as understanding the basics of taxation, how changes in regulations affect businesses, and how to utilize tax laws for the best possible legal outcome.
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STRATEGIC PLANNING

Are you ready for 2024? Do you have a plan to strategically scale your business? Our panel helped you prepare for the coming year. 

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CYBERSECURITY

Are you prepared for the inevitable? Over 60% of small/medium business fail after experiencing a cyber-attack. Is your company taking the threat of a cyber breach seriously? Does your IT department (or person) stay up to date on current threats and technologies? Don't think an attack can't happen to you.

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ECONOMIC UPDATE
Our annual economic update from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. Traditionally our biggest event of the year. 
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HUMAN RESOURCES

One of the biggest challenges companies face in this post-covid world - building and managing a great workforce. There has been a fundamental shift in the way people want to work. Now, simply finding enough qualified applicants is an issue.

MODERATED BY: Sabrina Turner, Founder & CEO, Healthy Healthcare

PANEL:

Glenna Hecht, President & Founder, Humanistic Consulting, LLC
Mark Mitford, Managing Director, HR Catalyst
Kacie Scott, Director, Talent Acquisition, Vori Health