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SUMMARY:Ion Networking with Cup of Joey
DESCRIPTION:What is the purpose of Cup of Joey? It is to create a connected culture of coffee shop-open networking across our region. Every Friday morning\, you’ll have the opportunity to meet new and expand your current networks\, talk about tech\, inspire innovation\, and create community. \nSo\, what is the difference between a cup of joe and a Cup of Joe-Y? It is the WHY. It’s not what you do. It is why you do it! \nAt the Ion\, these are questions that we want to explore with the tech and innovation community. So\, show up\, be friendly\, and make new connections. Know your why\, and we will get to the future together. \nThe future is only a cup away. \nRegister Here: https://www.cupofjoey.org/
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/ion-networking-with-cup-of-joey-34/2026-11-13/
LOCATION:Ion – Lobby\, 4201 Main St.\, Houston\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:3rd Party Registration,Academic Network,Community Event,Corporate Innovators,Founders & Startups,General Community,Investors & Capital,Networking,Office Hours,Start Here
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SUMMARY:PR and Social Media Strategies to Get Found and Build Trust
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pr-and-social-media-strategies-to-get-found-and-build-trust-tickets-2003830757738 \nWhen someone searches for your business online or asks AI for a recommendation\, will they find you\, and will they trust what they find? \nYour website and social media accounts tell your story\, but what others say about your business also shapes your reputation. As people increasingly use AI-powered search tools to find companies\, services\, and experts\, earned media and credible third-party coverage can play a valuable role in helping people discover you. \nAt November’s Social Media Breakfast Houston\, Felicia Perez\, APR\, founder and president of FAR Public Relations\, will share how to develop a practical PR strategy that supports your business goals and strengthens your online presence. \nDrawing on her experience as a former television news producer and PR strategist\, Felicia will explain how to identify stories worth telling\, earn media attention\, coordinate PR with social media\, and measure the results of your communications efforts. \nWe’ll also discuss how to handle negative coverage\, criticism\, and online harassment when your reputation is at risk. \nWhether you work in marketing\, communications\, a nonprofit\, or run your own business\, you’ll leave with ideas you can apply to improve how people find and perceive your organization. \nWhat you will learn: \nHow to build a PR plan with clear goals\, target audiences\, key messages\, and measurable objectives.\nWhy earned media and third-party credibility matter for online visibility\, including how AI search tools discover and cite information.\nHow to coordinate media relations and social media to strengthen your message and reach more people.\nPractical ways to extend the life of media coverage and thought leadership through social content.\nHow to evaluate results beyond vanity metrics and approach negative press or online criticism. \nREGISTRATION \nSpace is limited. Please reserve your spot in advance so we can plan for breakfast and seating. \nSPEAKER \nFelicia Perez\, APR\, Founder and President\, FAR Public Relations \nFelicia Perez\, APR\, is the founder and president of FAR Public Relations\, a Houston-based public relations agency that helps organizations build visibility\, strengthen their reputations\, and connect with the audiences who matter most. \nA former television news producer turned PR strategist\, she brings a unique perspective to storytelling\, media relations\, and brand communications. She is a past president of PRSA Houston\, an adjunct instructor at the University of Houston’s Valenti School of Communication\, and a nationally recognized PR professional whose work has earned industry honors\, including a PRSA Silver Anvil Award of Excellence and recognition as one of PRSA’s 2026 Women of Impact. \nDETAILS \n📅 Date & Time: Friday\, November 13\, 2026\, 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM (9:00 AM online) \n📍 Location: The Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX 77002 \n🚗 Parking: Red Lot- Enter 4203 Fannin Street for direct access. Complimentary up to 3 hours. Ion District Parking Garage- Enter 4111 Fannin Street. Complimentary up to 2 hours. \n🥐 Breakfast: Enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast and coffee. \nTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS \nA special thank you to our sponsors: Walmart\, Impact HUB Houston\, The Ion\, Zoetica Media\, Mighty Strategic Consulting\, and SmartSocialMastery. \nSMBHOU NEEDS YOU \nThe Social Media Breakfast of Houston connects a community of over 1\,600 PR\, Marketing\, and Small Business professionals who meet monthly to learn\, connect\, and collaborate. We’re looking for breakfast sponsors to help fuel the conversation for just $100 per month. Want to be an exclusive sponsor in your category? 📧 kami@zoeticamedia.com
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/pr-and-social-media-strategies-to-get-found-and-build-trust-2/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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SUMMARY:SCORE Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:About SCORE Office Hours \nSCORE is the nation’s largest network of volunteer\, expert business mentors. Since 1964\, SCORE has helped more than 11 million entrepreneurs start\, grow\, or successfully exit a business. SCORE’s 10\,000 volunteers provide free\, expert mentoring\, resources\, and education in all 50 U.S. states and territories. \nOffice Hours with SCORE take place each Friday morning. Additional partners will be on-site the second Friday of each month (excluding holidays)
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/score-office-hours-60/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Founders & Startups,General Community,Networking,Office Hours,Start Here
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