Welcome to our NEW 2025 Chamber program titled UGROW Business Series. Register each quarter for education, networking, lunch and discussion. Each meeting will be built on four important pillars essential for business growth. Classes will be held Wednesday, January 15, (Business Plan & Scale), Wednesday, April 16 (Legal & Capital Essentials), Tuesday, September 16 (Accounting & Financial Planning) and Tuesday, December 9(Marketing & Branding), 11:30am-1:30pm. Join us for education by local business experts, gain access to a list of “Trusted Partners” for business growth, share your business pain points, and take away essential action steps to implement into your business. Plus enjoy a delicious lunch by Hawkers Asian Street Food Restaurant, our UGROW Lunch Sponsor!

September 16th Session #3 Agenda:
“Nourish to Flourish: the Financial Fuel for Business Growth”
Down-to-Earth Advice to Help Your Business THRIVE!

It is time for UGROW Session #3 – This session is all about nourishing your business so that it will flourish. Join Pishoy Fahmi, owner of PNF Accounting & Advisors and Jack Lansing, co-owner of UBS Lansing Hutcheon Wealth Management, for a down-to-earth discussion about accounting, taxes and your business’ sustainability plan. Now is the time to bring your questions and tackle any financial roadblocks to growth!

This session’s topics will include:

• Importance of Accurate Accounting
• Understanding the Basics of Business Taxes
• The Role of a Professional Accountant
• Technology in Accounting
• Compliance and Avoiding Penalties
• Preparing for Growth
• Key Financial Statements
• Taxation for Different Business Structures
• Common Accounting Mistakes to Avoid
• Defining your “Why”
• Three Strategies to Achieve Your Goals: Liquidity, Longevity, Legacy
• How to Earmark Assets by Purpose Throughout Your Life
• Q&A Session

Enjoy a delicious lunch from Hawkers Asian Street Food Restaurant and discussion questions around the tables. You will leave with new insights, new action steps and new friends!

This class is for members only and seating is limited. Get your ticket TODAY!

2025 Sponsors:
PNF Accountants & Advisors – Headline Sponsor
Weinstein Wealth Insurance Solutions – Water Sponsor
ATI Restoration – Water Sponsor
iTHINK Financial – Seed Sponsor
Willow & Palm Construction – Seed Sponsor
Grimes Events & Party Tents – Seed Sponsor
AW Concierge — Seed Sponsor
Hawkers Asian Street Food Restaurant – Lunch Sponsor