This meetup is part of a global movement happening in 25+ cities worldwide. Want to have a full ImpactUp: Pause experience? You can also tune into the ImpactUp virtual event earlier that day. Learn more + register at www.weareforgood.com/impactup

Start your month with intention. Mindful Mornings is a casual, drop-in experience designed for entrepreneurs, creatives, and community members who need space to breathe, reset, and reconnect - or just read a book!

Whether you’re building, buying, funding, or scaling—your money mindset matters.

The Financial Lab is your monthly open space to get real about money—credit, capital, investing, funding, franchising, taxes, and more. We bring in financial pros, entrepreneurs, and advisors ready to break it all down and help you take the next step with confidence

Come with a goal or just curiosity—we’ve got you.

Digital First Fridays is your open, come-and-go lab session designed for small business owners, freelancers, creatives, and anyone looking to get unstuck or level up in tech. Whether you’re trying to launch your website, set up a booking link, fix your Google Business Profile, learn AI tools, or just need someone to show you how to do that one thing—we’ve got you.

This is a free statewide event to attend, but please considering making a donation in lieu of a purchase to support Hill Country: Texas Venture Fest: Hill Country Edition View all Texas Venture

Fests and share with your fellow Texans, the link here: www.texasventurefest.com. ​

Hosted by District 10 in collaboration with Emerge and Rise

Join us for an afternoon dedicated to connecting small businesses, entrepreneurs, and our community with the many resources available in San Antonio. This free event will feature local business support organizations, service providers, and small businesses ready to share tools, programs, and opportunities that can help you grow and thrive.

Veterans: Get Your LLC for FREE

Texas Veterans Two-Step®️ saved Veterans over $54,000 in state filing fees!

If you’re an honorably discharged Veteran with at least 6 months of active federal service, you may qualify.

🔗 Learn more: texasveterans2step.org/faq

Discover the power of LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® in this hands-on free session with trainer Gloria de León. Learn how this proven methodology sparks creativity, strengthens innovation, and improves decision-making through interactive, engaging activities.

PARK(ing) Day 2025: Micro Acts of Civil Joy

On Friday, September 19, Emerge and Rise will participate in PARK(ing) Day 2025 by transforming a single downtown parking space on Houston Street into a joyful micro-hub for rest, reflection, and climate-conscious connection.

This pop-up installation invites the public to slow down, hydrate, and answer a simple question: What brings you joy? With thoughtful seating, free water, and interactive prompts, we’re reclaiming urban space for people, not just cars.

Join us as we reimagine what our streets can be.

Start your month with intention. Mindful Mornings is a casual, drop-in experience designed for entrepreneurs, creatives, and community members who need space to breathe, reset, and reconnect - or just read a book!

Digital First Fridays is your open, come-and-go lab session designed for small business owners, freelancers, creatives, and anyone looking to get unstuck or level up in tech. Whether you’re trying to launch your website, set up a booking link, fix your Google Business Profile, learn AI tools, or just need someone to show you how to do that one thing—we’ve got you.

🌿 Fuel the Outdoors – A Night for Texas Hill Country Relief

​Join us for an unforgettable evening as we come together to support TxORA's Texas Hill Country Flood Relief & Restoration Fund. Let’s turn compassion into action—while enjoying networking, raffles and great food.

This event is all about supporting women entrepreneurs. From overcoming common challenges to discovering new opportunities, we’ll bring together local women who have been there and are now thriving. Whether you’re in tech or applying tech in other sectors, this will be a space to connect, share experiences, and learn how to leverage your unique strengths in the startup world.

Start your month with intention. Mindful Mornings is a casual, drop-in experience designed for entrepreneurs, creatives, and community members who need space to breathe, reset, and reconnect - or just read a book!

Whether you’re building, buying, funding, or scaling—your money mindset matters.

The Financial Lab is your monthly open space to get real about money—credit, capital, investing, funding, franchising, taxes, and more. We bring in financial pros, entrepreneurs, and advisors ready to break it all down and help you take the next step with confidence

Come with a goal or just curiosity—we’ve got you.

Digital First Fridays is your open, come-and-go lab session designed for small business owners, freelancers, creatives, and anyone looking to get unstuck or level up in tech. Whether you’re trying to launch your website, set up a booking link, fix your Google Business Profile, learn AI tools, or just need someone to show you how to do that one thing—we’ve got you.

From committee to boardroom—discover your next step with CREW. Join us for a connection-filled evening to explore what it’s like to serve on the CREW Board—no pressure, just possibilities.

Agentic AI is more than a buzzword—it's a shift in how tech can work for you. In this live Zoom workshop, we'll break down what Agentic AI actually is, how it's different from traditional AI, and why it matters for founders building new products and companies. Whether you're tech-savvy or just AI-curious, this session will help you find real use cases for your startup.

A hands-on LinkedIn workshop designed to help you build a strong professional presence, grow your network, and show up with confidence online—whether you’re an entrepreneur, job seeker, or creative.

​In the startup world, it's all about the right partnerships. Whether you're looking to partner as a founder, mentor, or community advocate, this event will give you the tools to build impactful collaborations. From finding the right people to working together effectively, we'll discuss the best ways to create mutually beneficial partnerships that help your business grow.

Digital First Fridays is your open, come-and-go lab session designed for small business owners, freelancers, creatives, and anyone looking to get unstuck or level up in tech. Whether you’re trying to launch your website, set up a booking link, fix your Google Business Profile, learn AI tools, or just need someone to show you how to do that one thing—we’ve got you.

Missions are meant to move—through people, through communities, by taking action together.

This season, we’re unlocking that motion.

What happens when belief gets unstuck? When clarity gains traction? When community becomes the carrier, not just the recipient?

This isn’t about scale for scale’s sake. It’s about motion with meaning—building movements that move the world forward toward more good.

Start your month with intention. Mindful Mornings is a casual, drop-in experience designed for entrepreneurs, creatives, and community members who need space to breathe, reset, and reconnect.

We’re partnering with Ad Hoc Advisory to bring you a free virtual keynote ahead of the upcoming certification in San Antonio — and it’s a great way to experience the impact of this method firsthand.

Something different is coming to WINC Circle.

Let’s just say… this month, we’re inviting you to relax in a way you probably haven’t before.

No spoilers — just trust, it’ll be grounding, powerful, and maybe even a little transformative.

Forget the fluff—this session is for founders who want to learn how to use generative AI tools in real, strategic ways. Whether you're still shaping your idea or scaling up, we'll show you how to use AI to streamline, validate, and accelerate your business model. This isn't about hype—it's about practical tools and smarter workflows that can save time, cut costs, and give you an edge.

Veterans: Get Your LLC for FREE

Texas Veterans Two-Step®️ saved Veterans over $54,000 in state filing fees!

If you’re an honorably discharged Veteran with at least 6 months of active federal service, you may qualify.

🔗 Learn more: texasveterans2step.org/faq