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Chat with Successful Business Owners

Chat with Successful Business Owners

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM) (CDT)

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EGBI’s hosting an impactful discussion with local successful business owners!

Join EGBI for an evening of real stories, valuable lessons, and authentic connection as local business owners share their entrepreneurial journeys—the challenges, wins, and what they’ve learned along the way. 

Moderated by: Hopeton Hay, Executive Director of HUB Programs at The University of Texas System 

Panelists:
Efren Loyola – Native Scenery Landscapes
Nicole Soumbeniotis – Once Over Coffee Bar
Shanaz Ikonne – Shanaz Ikonne, LPC

Register here: egbi.org/chat/  

Come connect, learn, and leave empowered to grow your own business journey.

City of Austin Economic Development Department
5202 East Ben White Boulevard Suite 400
Austin, TX 78741 United States
Event Contact
Monica Pena
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Wednesday, July 30, 2025 (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM) (CDT)
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