Business/negocío Business & Opportunity Updates

2ND ANNUAL SHARPENING

YOUR DIGITAL EDGE: Business, Social Media & Cyber Conference — a one-day inperson conference for entrepreneurs, business owners, and organizations ready to grow. Attendees will gain valuable insight, network with industry experts, and learn the latest business trends, marketing strategies, and online protection. On August 8, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Register at https://nwtsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/ events/16185

34TH & NORTH UNIVERSITY EMPOWERMENT ZONE

GRANTS are now available through Market Lubbock. To learn more about the grant opportunities, call MLI Contact –Jorge Quirino at (806)723-8241.

FREE LEGAL AID FOR THOSE

WHO QUALIFY Legal Aid of Northwest Texas provides free legal services to eligible low-income residents in such areas as public assistance denials, divorce and child support, evictions, foreclosures, domestic violence and consumer fraud. Call 763-4557 or (800) 933-4557 or visitlanwt.org for more info.

FREE PRACTICE EXAMS Study guides for tests Learn-a-Test, a database of practice examinations, is available at the Lubbock Public Library, 1306 9th St. Hundreds of practice examinations, including SAT, ACT and elementary, middle school and high school skills improvement tests, plus graduate entrance exams, available.

BUSINESS COUNSELING Small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs can discuss their business ventures and get expert advice from the SBDC staff. All information will be held in strict confidence. For a counseling sessions call (806) 745-1637.