SBDC Small Business Symposium | Lamar State College Port Arthur SBDC

The Lamar State College-Port Arthur Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is thrilled to announce the 2025 Small Business Symposium, a day of programming designed to educate and energize local business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs.

Christine Cashen, award-winning author and internationally renowned motivational speaker, will be the keynote speaker at the 2025 Small Business Symposium, scheduled for Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. at Central Mall in Port Arthur, Texas.

🎤 Christine Cashen isn’t just a speaker—she’s a powerhouse of energy, insight, and humor. With more than two decades of experience captivating audiences around the world, Christine brings a unique blend of positivity, productivity, and laughter to every event. Her uncanny ability to uncover humor in everyday moments—and transform it into actionable inspiration—makes her one of the most sought-after speakers in the business.

As a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) and Certified Virtual Presenter (CVP), Christine is among a select group of individuals honored with induction into the National Speakers Association’s CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame. She is also the author of two award-winning books, THE GOOD STUFF and It’s YOUR Business, both of which deliver practical ideas through a refreshingly humorous lens and will be available for purchase at the Symposium.

Christine’s keynote promises to be a highlight of the event, delivering motivation wrapped in laughter with real-world takeaways.

Highlights:
✅ Small Business Expo
✅ Training seminars for small business owners throughout the day
✅ Keynote Luncheon: Christine Cashen
✅ Ignite the Vision Competition Finalist – Pitch
✅ Dress for Success Style Show

This symposium is intended for new and existing small business owners, industry partners, community stakeholders, and those thinking about starting a business. Preregistration is required.

📌 Registration includes attendance to trainings, the Small Business EXPO, the Dress for Success Style Show, and one lunch ticket to the Keynote Luncheon.

🎫 Register Here: https://www.sbdc.uh.edu/assnfe/ev.asp?ID=15665

You may also like the following events from Texas Gulf Coast SBDC Network:

• This Monday, 15th September, 09:30 am, SBA 101 | Lee College SBDC in Baytown

Also check out other Business events in Port Arthur, Workshops in Port Arthur, Exhibitions in Port Arthur.