Running a small business today means competing in a digital world. Your customers are online, searching for services, reading reviews, and making decisions based on what they find. The question is: are you ready to meet them there?

The Indo-American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston (IACCGH) is hosting a special Small Business Series Luncheon that could change how you think about growing your business. This isn’t just another networking event. It’s your chance to learn real strategies that work for small businesses with real budgets.

What Makes This Event Special?

Siva Yenneti, President of ITVibes, Inc Web Design and Digital Marketing Agency, will lead this session on “Digital-First Growth: Leveraging Website, Social Media & AI to Drive Success.” He’ll share practical tips you can use right away. No confusing tech talk or expensive solutions you can’t afford. Just honest advice on how to use digital tools to grow your business.

• When: Tuesday, July 22, 2025
• Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
• Where: Elite Restaurant, 11941 S Texas 6, Sugar Land, TX 77498

What You’ll Walk Away With

By the end of this luncheon, you’ll understand how to:

• Build a website that actually works for your business. Your website should do more than just look pretty. It should turn visitors into customers. Learn simple ways to make your site more trustworthy and effective.
• Use social media without breaking the bank. You don’t need a huge budget to succeed on social media. Discover which platforms work best for small businesses and how to create content that gets results.
• Get found online when people search. When someone in your area searches for what you offer, your business should show up. Learn the basics of SEO and local search that can make a real difference.
• Take advantage of AI tools. Artificial intelligence isn’t just for big companies anymore. Find out how small businesses are using AI to save time and get better results.
• Learn from real success stories. Hear how other Houston-area businesses have used these strategies to grow. These aren’t made-up examples. They’re real businesses that started where you are now.

Why This Matters for Your Business

Every day you wait to get serious about digital marketing, your competitors get ahead. But here’s the good news: you don’t need to be a tech expert or spend thousands of dollars to compete. You just need to know what works and what doesn’t.

This luncheon will give you a clear roadmap. You’ll learn which tools to use, which ones to skip, and how to get started without overwhelming yourself or your budget.

About the Speaker

Siva Yenneti leads ITVibes, a trusted IACCGH Resource Partner that helps small businesses succeed online. Since 2009, we’ve worked with hundreds of local businesses and understand the challenges you face. We know what it’s like to work with tight budgets and limited time, and why digital marketing matters.

Don’t Miss Out

Space is limited, and events like this fill up fast. The IACCGH Small Business Series is designed specifically for entrepreneurs who want to grow but need practical advice they can actually use.

RSVP by Tuesday, July 15
Email: info@iaccgh.com to reserve your seat

This is your chance to learn, connect with other business owners, and get the tools you need to succeed in today’s digital world. Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been in business for years, this luncheon will give you new ideas to try.

Ready to take your business to the next level? Reserve your spot today and join us for what promises to be an eye-opening afternoon.

Learn more and register on IACCGH’s website: Small Business Series Featuring Siva Yenneti

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3 right reasons to take advantage of our offer:

• Power up for 2014: As the economy continues to rebound it’s important to realize that if the cards are played right, there is a good opportunity to expand your business and generate increased profits in 2014. Take your business to the next level in the new year with the brand new Website & Marketing tools.
• Tax Write off: What better time than year-end to write off the money spent on Marketing? If you know that your business needs an Optimized internet presence to attract new customers, then why not kick it off completed this year and blast off into 2014 with the right tools in hand.
• Outgrow your competition: As we see a booming economy in The Woodlands, Houston, Lake Conroe and surrounding area, we have to prepare for growing competition. If your competition is already preparing to launch major marketing efforts, then you need to get your ducks in a row too. We all know the early bird gets the worm. So, why not get started on your local marketing efforts now and get a head start?

Starting a New Year is always exciting with many resolutions, hopes and ideas, particularly if you are involved in business. We know 2014 will be a BIG YEAR for you, your family, friends and your business. 2014 is the year of Hope, Optimism, and Success. At the turn of the year, take a quick minute to do a business health check to make sure you are all set to take on 2014.

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 WE’RE GIVING AWAY A
‘WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA PACKAGE‘
TO THE WINNER OF OUR NONPROFIT CONTEST
(A $5,000 VALUE!) 

How to Enter:

• Like our Facebook page (if you haven’t already) to enter the contest (ends April 15th, 2013)
• Submit your organization’s mission, story and explain how a new website can help reach your goals
• Tell all of your friends, family and supporters to vote for your entry! The number of votes decide the winner
• Entries and votes are subject to the rules of the contest. Please read carefully

Contest Rules:

• Only one entry per nonprofit organization is allowed
• Only one vote per person per day is allowed
• Participants must ‘Like’ the ITVibes Facebook page in order to submit an entry or vote
• Contest will end on April 15th, 2013 CST
• Minimum of 5 entries needed for the drawing
• Organization must be a registered 501(c)(3) organization and have a headquarters or chapter located in the Houston area*
• *Within 60 mile radius from downtown Houston
• The Organizations with annual revenue less than $1M are eligible to participate
• Website will be equivalent to our standard web design package. Read what’s included in the package here
• Not responsible for the website and social media content; supplied by the winner
• After the contest the awarded websites will be featured on our website, email, social media, and any other ITVibes marketing materials
• Winner is responsible for their own domain name
• All awards and discounts must be redeemed within 6 months of contest end date
• All websites offered will contain a footer link to the ITVibes website
• All the websites offered will be hosted and maintained by ITVibes. Read what’s included in the monthly maintenance.
• Contract terms and conditions apply. Read the full contract here.

ENTER THE CONTEST

More Details:

How is the winner chosen?
Winner is selected based on these 2 aspects:

• The story of the organization and your involvement in the community
• The number of votes you get from the community. The more the better 

How do I vote?
Click the ‘Vote’ button and select your favorite entry! You need to ‘Like’ our page and may vote once per day.
When is the entry deadline?
Entries may be submitted through April 15th, 2013. Since the highest number of votes determine the winner, it’s better to get started as early as possible.
How is the winner announced?
After the close of the contest we will verify the entries and votes and announce the winner on April 22nd, 2013. The winner will be announced on our Website, Facebook page, Twitter, and LinkedIn. So stay connected with us!
What does the First Prize include?

• Design and development of a new website (up to 15 pages)
• Social Media setup, integration, training (Blog, Facebook, Flickr)
• Content management system with training (WordPress)
• Free Website hosting & maintenance for 3 months after the completion of the website. Thereafter, at $150/month
• See the full breakdown of what’s included in this package here
• Contract terms and conditions apply. Read the complete terms here.

Are there any other prizes for runner-ups?
Absolutely! Second and Third place winners each will be offered a $2,000 off the website package. In addition, other participants will be offered a discount of $1000 on the website package after the contest has ended.

ENTER THE CONTEST

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Agenda:

Register Now!
$15 Online; $20 at door(cash or check only)
LUNCH INCLUDED

Can’t make it to this seminar? Not to worry. We have more upcoming seminars in planning. Make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn or visit our events’ page for more information.

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As a small business owner, you know what this means. As the growth continues to prevail great opportunities are available for local businesses to find more customers and to build their sales and profits. But it’s extremely important for the businesses to position themselves online so the customers can find them quickly and easily. Don’t let your competition get the first chance. Build ways to increase local exposure and presence.
As Social Media gains popularity and with more customers becoming web oriented, it has become crucial for local businesses to have an effective online presence. Shoppers are combining Search and Social Media to make their buying decisions. According to the analysts, 86% of consumers use Search engines and Social media when looking for professional services and products. Are they finding your company easily?
Search engines like Google are implementing these changes to their algorithm to show search results based on the visitors’ previous search history, browsing behavior, and their interaction with Social Media sites.

Don’t know where to start?
Join us for an educational and networking event conducted by The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce.
” Social Media Marketing for Lead Generation ”
Attend this seminar to learn ways to increase Lead Generation and Brand Exposure to local consumers. The next generation customers are already on Social Media. Are YOU?
Learn how to:

• Create local branding using Social Media
• Use Social Media to build audience
• Increase local awareness and exposure
• Optimize your business presence on Social sites
• Outgrow your local competition using Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Blogs

Presenter: Siva Yenneti, ITVibes, Inc. (The Woodlands Web Design)
Venue: The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce
1400 Woodloch Forest Drive, Suite 300; The Woodlands, TX 77380
When: Tuesday, January 15th, 2013 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED. Cost: Members: $20; Non-members:$25
Are you ready to attract & engage with new customers?
RSVP today to Leah Forney – leah.forney@woodlandschamber.org or call 281.363.8112
Suitable for local business owners and marketing team with all experience levels. The seminar offers introductory and intermediate level information.  Anyone interested in learning on how to create local brand exposure to attract local customers can benefit from the seminar.

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1. Before the conference

This is like a pre-party. The online conversations on Social Media can start even before the conference commences. Social networking sites can be used to discuss about the agenda, speakers, topics presented,  sponsors and the conference’s activities. This helps in creating a deeper relationships with the audience and in creating an excessive interest and attendees.

Using Website and Blog to talk about various topics, hashtags in Twitter, interactive discussions on LinkedIn Groups, teaser videos to YouTube and updates on Facebook can create multiple channels of communications and exposure.
Social Media presents a nice opportunity to the event’s team to create polls, to ask questions to learn the audience’s issues and expectations. This helps the team in creating a better agenda and activities to draw more crowd and to create effective results.

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The new facility will continue to serve Conroe (as they have for the past 14 years) as well as The Woodlands and North Houston business communities.  For more information call 832-510-4141 or visit www.scorehouston.org.
A satellite of SCORE Houston Chapter 37, The Woodlands facility is a member of the Woodlands Chamber of Commerce. The new site will be staffed by seven business professionals: Bill Craig, Bill Dean, Jim Jacobs, Bob Jezierski, Paul Kilpatrick, Bob McClammy and Ray Poltorek. They offer free, confidential counseling (in person and online) that covers business strategy, marketing, finance, accounting, and business plan preparation. Counseling hours, by appointment only, are Monday through Friday, 9am to 3pm. Email inquiries: scorethewoodlands@yahoo.com.
SCORE The Woodlands will offer two special business seminars, “Starting and Running Your Own Business” which the pros say is a “must for prospective entrepreneurs and proven benefit to those already in business.”  Part One Seminar on Wednesday April 25 from 8:30am to 12:30pm will cover Personal Factors and Management, Business Opportunities, Marketing and Organization/ Regulation/ Insurance.  Part Two on Wednesday May 2 from 8:30am to 12:30pm will cover Cash Requirements & Funding Sources, Cash Management & Record-Keeping and Creating Business Plans. Fees: Parts 1 &2, $36 online (register now and pay) or $40 at the door, cash/check only. Part 1 or Part 2, $20 online, register now and pay or $25 at the door, cash/check only. Contact 832-510-4141 or email scorethewoodlands@yahoo.com
Nationally SCORE (Counselors to America’s Small Business) was founded in 1964 as a non-profit volunteer association dedicated to entrepreneur education and the growth and success of small businesses. SCORE also serves as a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration. SCORE Houston has been serving the local community for more than 40 years with some 70 volunteers who share their time-tested knowledge in some 55 different industry specialties.

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Presentation Details:

“Selling Like a Pro” will teach a non-manipulative, needs-satisfaction sales strategy aimed at producing a “win” for both the seller and the buyer, making them partners in the sales transaction. You will learn how to focus on customers and ask the right questions to close a sale.
“Your Website as a First Marketing Tool” presentation covers on how to make your business website an online magnet to generate more leads and to attract potential customers to increase sales and bottom line. Learn how to integrate Mobile design, keywords, content strategy, search engine optimization, blogs and social media marketing to make the website your first online marketing and branding tool.
Where?
HCC Southeast Campus
6815 Rustic
Bldg D, The Learning Hub
Houston, TX 77087
When?
Saturday, March 3, 2012 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (CT)
Agenda:
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. – Registration
9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. – Selling Like a Pro (and Not a Con) by Bob Presley, SCORE
10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. – BREAK
10:30 a.m. – Noon – Your Website as a First Marketing Tool by Siva Yenneti of itVibes

Register Now & Save $5!

Fee: $15 if you REGISTER NOW
Fee at the door: $20 (only if space available)

Contact:
SCORE Houston, ( http://scorehouston.org/)
714-487-6565
ruth@scorehouston.org
Can’t make it to this seminar? Not to worry. We have more upcoming seminars in planning. Make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn or visit our events’ page for more Houston business seminars.

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If your business is not on Google, then where is it?

If you are struggling to understand the steps, information and the new rules in search engine optimization, attend this free one hour, information-packed seminar on ‘Local Search Marketing’. We will present on Local Search Marketing strategies to enhance your online visibility, to target more local customers, to acquire new clients, increase sales and develop a local brand recognition.
This seminar is part of the Business success seminars conducted by the Lone Star College and Small Business Development Center.

Learn about:

•  Location based search
• Local Maps (Google, Bing, Yahoo)
• Local business directories
• Geo-tagging & Social connect
• Places, Check ins, Local business rewards  (Google +, Facebook, Four Square, Gowalla, Loopt)
• Review sites (Yelp, Zagat)
• Local content strategy
• Keywords analysis

Where?
Lone Star College Cy-Fair Library – Room 131
9191 Barker Cypress Rd
Cypress, TX 77433
 When?
Tuesday, February 28, 2012 from 7:45 AM to 8:45 AM (CT)
RSVP to the event here. There will be a drawing for prizes.

This year, outgrow your competition

Put your business on the local map to increase web traffic, conversions, and inbound calls. We will show you how.  Contact us or call us at 281.826.4880 or visit the Lone Star College seminar page for more information.

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This seminar is conducted by The Woodlands Chamber of Commerce.  Attend this seminar to learn steps to increase sales and to attract new clients.

Learn how to:

•  Create an Effective Brand Message
• Outgrow your Competition
• Improve your Existing Customers’ User Experience
• Attract New Generation Clients
• Increase Leads & Web Traffic
• Improve Conversion Rate and Call to Action

Presenter: Siva Yenneti, ITVibes, Inc.
Venue: The Woodlands Chamber
1400 Woodloch Forest Drive, Suite 300, The Woodlands
When: January 18th, 2pm – 4pm
No Cost to Attend
Are you ready to take your business to the next level in 2012?
To attend please RSVP to Michelle Brunoehler at 281.363.8112 or michelle.bruno@woodlandschamber.org or visit the event page on Chamber’s site.
Can’t make it to this seminar? Not to worry. We have more upcoming seminars in planning. Make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn.

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