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Small Business Owners Share Expertise at UT Tyler Round Table Discussions

October 4, 2018

Media Contact: Beverley Golden
Senior Director of Media Relations
Marketing and Communications
The University of Texas at Tyler
903.566.7303

Nine East Texas small business owners will serve as keynote speakers for The University of Texas at Tyler Small Business Round Table on Oct. 9, 16 and 23.

"This program provides a structured and confidential environment for family and small business owners to share best practices and resolve their business challenges," said Dr. Jim Cater, UT Tyler professor and Center for Family and Small Enterprises director. "Each night we will have an outstanding panel of local businesspeople and then break into small groups for interactive discussion sessions. This will be a great time for learning, networking and making new friends."

Event topics this year are Operations Management on Tuesday, Oct. 9; Financial Management on Tuesday, Oct. 16 and Management Consulting on Tuesday, Oct. 23. Each Round Table discussion will be 6 – 8:30 p.m. at the Hollytree Country Club in Tyler. Cost per session is $65 and includes dinner.

For more information or to register, visit: Round Table Registration. Sponsors include the UT Tyler Soules College of Business and Greater Texas Capital Corporation.

The UT Tyler Center for Family and Small Enterprises supports the success of family and small businesses throughout East Texas by providing a forum for educational resources, advice and counsel as well as networking opportunities and interactive programming. Part of the Soules College of Business, the center develops and disseminates information relevant to the continuity, health and performance of such enterprises.

A member of the prestigious UT System, The University of Texas at Tyler focuses on student success and innovative research in the more than 80 undergraduate and graduate degree programs offered. With more than 10,000 students, UT Tyler has facilities in Tyler, Longview, Palestine and Houston.