Built by Ella - Luna Awards Luncheon - Dallas / Fort Worth
2026-11-11 08:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | The Statler Hotel, A Curio Collection by Hilton 1914 Commerce Street, Dallas, TX 75201, 1914 Commerce Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
The Statler Hotel, A Curio Collection by Hilton
1914 Commerce Street, Dallas, TX 75201
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RHCA Architecture, Engineering & Construction Roundtable Committee Meeting
2026-11-11 08:30 - 10:00, 2026-12-09 08:30 - 10:00, 2027-01-13 08:30 - 10:00 | RHCA Headquarters & Training Center, 2210 W. Illinois Avenue, Dallas, TX, 75224, United States
RHCA Architecture, Engineering & Construction Roundtable Committee Meeting
RHCA Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Committee (AEC) is dedicated to supporting the RHCA’s goal of enhancing business capacity, efficiency, and profitability in architecture, engineering, and construction. The Committee’s primarily focused on civil, heavy highway, and infrastructure project opportunities.
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The second Wednesday of the month from 8:30 am to 10:00 am.

Meetings are open to members in good standing; registration is required.

Cash Flow Like a Pro: Quickbooks for Business Success
2026-11-12 09:00 - 16:00 | 7047 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, 7047 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, 77011, United States
7047 Harrisburg BlvdHouston, TX
Thursday, November 12 • 9 AM – 4 PM

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Join us IN PERSON as we explore the multifaceted aspects of financial management and unlock a wealth of invaluable knowledge essential for business prosperity!
This comprehensive, day-long workshop is designed to emphasize the critical importance of effective financial management in achieving sustainable business success. Throughout the workshop, participants will gain invaluable insights into the intricate workings of financial management, equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate and optimize their business’s financial landscape.
**LIGHT SNACKS AND LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED**
Here’s what we will cover:
What is Financial Management to Your Business?
We will discuss how managing financial management helps your business succeed. Participants will walk away from this session with a keen understanding of the financial cycle and application to their company.
What Accounts are Important to your Business?
We will help you set up your company in QuickBooks Online. We will customize the Chart of Accounts to meet the company’s needs and align with GAAP. We will demonstrate how to create and track Accounts Receivables and Accounts Payables in QBO. Participants will walk away knowing how to set up bank feeds, create new accounts, invoices, expenses, write checks, and categorize accounts in bank feeds.
Reconciliation of Balance Sheet Accounts
We will discuss the importance of reconciling balance sheet accounts monthly and how to resolve any duplications or missing transactions. You will walk away with the knowledge of reconciling statements in QBO and correct any missing or duplicated transactions.
Understanding and Creating Monthly Reports – Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Statement of Cash Flow Report
We will help you understand how to create the company Profit & Loss (Income Statement), Balance Sheet, and Statement of Cash Flow Report for any given period on an Accrual or Cash Basis. You will walk away with knowledge of understanding the financial position of your company based on the reports.

Workforce Training Program - Cohorte 7 (Español)
2026-11-13 08:00 - 16:30, 2026-11-20 08:00 - 16:30, 2026-11-27 08:00 - 16:30, 2026-12-04 08:00 - 16:30, 2026-12-11 08:00 - 16:30, 2026-12-18 08:00 - 16:30, 2026-12-25 08:00 - 16:30, 2027-01-01 08:00 - 16:30 and 5 more dates | RHCA Headquarters 2210 W. Illinois Ave, Dallas, TX 75224, 2210 W. Illinois Ave, Dallas, 75224, United States
COMPLETELY FREE CONSTRUCTION FUNDAMENTAL CERTIFICATION
This certification program has been crafted to deliver the NCCER CORE Curriculum (National Center for Construction Education and Research), paving the way for participants to acquire a nationally recognized certification.

RHCA Economic & Business Committee
2026-11-17 08:30 - 10:00, 2026-12-15 08:30 - 10:00, 2027-01-19 08:30 - 10:00 | 2210 W. Illinois Avenue, Dallas, TX 75224
RHCA ECONOMIC & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING

The third Tuesday of the Month from 8:30 am to 10:00 am.
EBD Committee is focused on enhancing the business capabilities, efficiency, and profitability of contractors. This is achieved by fostering project opportunities and establishing vital industry connections
Meetings are open to members in good standing; registration is required.

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Safety Council Meeting
2026-11-18 08:30 - 10:00, 2026-12-16 08:30 - 10:00 | 2210 W. Illinois Avenue, Dallas, TX 75224
RHCA Safety Council serves as a subject matter expert panel to advise the RHCA on construction safety issues and health matters by providing health and safety field input and perspective. Develops the RHCA Construction Safety Program, provides guidance, and reviews the resolution of construction safety issues.
The Third Wednesday of the Month 8:30 am to 10:00 am Central Time. Meetings are open to members in good standing; registration is required.
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Committee Functions:

Acts as a resource for Construction Safety instructors
Recommends training topics and speakers
Assists with RHCA Safety activities
Assists with grant research and submittals
Assists with annual events:

OSHA Safety Stand-Down
Texas-wide RHCA Day of the Construction Worker
National Safe + Sound Week

Facilitates sponsors and resources for Committee activities.

Lunch & Learn: Employment Law Update - What Employers Need to Know
2026-11-18 11:30 - 13:00 | 1106 Clayton Lane #5th Floor Austin, TX 78723, 1106 Clayton Lane #5th Floor, Austin, 78723, United States
Lunch & Learn: Employment Law Update – What Employers Need to Know

By Economic Growth Business Incubator

Dwell Coworking MuellerAustin, TX

Wednesday, Nov 18 from 11:30 am to 1 pm

Overview

Join us! Mario Hernandez, Senior Legal Counsel with the Office of the Commissioner Representing Employers at the Texas Workforce Commission.

(Descripción en español a continuación)
Cost: $15 if pre-registered and $20 at the door.
Employment Law Update – What Employers Need to Know
Light lunch will be provided
Location: 1106 Clayton Ln 4th floor #4th floor Austin, TX 78723
Staying compliant with employment law is essential for business owners in 2025. From wage and hour laws to workplace policies and unemployment claims, the legal landscape is evolving—and you don’t want to be caught off guard.
Join us for an insightful session with Mario Hernandez, Senior Legal Counsel with the Office of the Commissioner Representing Employers at the Texas Workforce Commission. Mario will walk us through key updates that all Texas employers should be aware of, with practical tips you can implement right away.
Key Takeaways:

Updates on federal and state wage and hour laws
The importance of creating or updating a workplace policy handbook
Guidance on navigating unemployment insurance claims and appeals
Resources available through the Texas Workforce Commission

This Lunch & Learn is ideal for small business owners, HR professionals, and nonprofit leaders who want to stay ahead of legal responsibilities in the workplace.
Simultaneous interpretation will be available for Spanish speakers.
Questions? Email us at hello@egbi.org
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Costo: $15 si se registra con anticipación y $20 en la puerta.
Se proporcionará un almuerzo ligero.
Actualización de Derecho Laboral – Lo que los Empleadores Deben Saber
Cumplir con la ley laboral es esencial para los dueños de negocios en 2025. Desde las leyes de salarios y horas hasta las políticas internas y las reclamaciones de desempleo, el panorama legal está cambiando, y no querrás quedarte atrás.
Acompáñanos en esta valiosa sesión con Mario Hernandez, Abogado en la Oficina del Comisionado Representante de los Empleadores en la Comisión de la Fuerza Laboral de Texas. Mario nos explicará las actualizaciones clave que todo empleador en Texas debe conocer.
Lo que aprenderás:

Cambios en las leyes federales y estatales sobre salarios y horas laborales
La importancia de crear o actualizar un manual de políticas laborales
Cómo manejar reclamaciones y apelaciones del seguro de desempleo
Recursos disponibles a través de la Comisión de la Fuerza Laboral de Texas

Este evento es ideal para dueños de pequeños negocios, profesionales de recursos humanos y líderes de organizaciones sin fines de lucro.
Interpretación simultánea disponible para hablantes de español.
¿Tienes preguntas? Escríbenos a hello@egbi.org

About the Speaker:
Mario Hernandez serves as senior legal counsel to the Commissioner Representing Employers at the Texas Workforce Commission. He is responsible for advising the Commissioner on final-level unemployment claims, speaking at Texas Workforce Commission business conferences across the state, and writing articles for Texas Business Today, the newsletter produced by the office of the Commissioner Representing Employers. In addition, he answers the office’s employer hotline to provide information to employers in Texas on labor law matters and provides legislative analysis to the Commissioner on Texas House and Senate bills. Mr. Hernandez is from Harlingen, Texas, and received his undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin. He received his law degree at St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas.
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Sobre el expositor:
Mario Hernández se desempeña como asesor jurídico principal del Comisionado que representa a los Empleadores en la Texas Workforce Commission. Es responsable de asesorar al Comisionado en reclamaciones de desempleo en su etapa final, impartir conferencias en eventos empresariales de la Comisión en todo el estado y redactar artículos para Texas Business Today, el boletín producido por la oficina del Comisionado que representa a los Empleadores.
Además, atiende la línea telefónica de atención a empleadores de la oficina para brindar información sobre asuntos de derecho laboral a empleadores en Texas y elabora análisis legislativos para el Comisionado sobre proyectos de ley de la Cámara de Representantes y del Senado de Texas.
El Sr. Hernández es originario de Harlingen, Texas. Obtuvo su licenciatura en la University of Texas at Austin y su título de abogado en la St. Mary’s University, en San Antonio, Texas.

RHCA Membership & Ambassador Committee Meeting
2026-11-26 11:30 - 13:00, 2026-12-24 11:30 - 13:00 | RHCA Headquarters & Training Center, 2210 W. Illinois Avenue, Dallas, TX, 75224, United States
RHCA Membership Committee members serve as ambassadors whose primary function is to help retain and recruit members, execute outreach strategies, and implement the RHCA membership strategic plan.
This committee provides feedback on RHCA programs to ensure they remain of the most benefit to members. Ambassadors are encouraged to attend events and to bring prospects as guests to share RCHA member benefits.
The fourth Thursday of the month is from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm.
Meetings are open to members in good standing; registration is required.
“Members interested in attending an ambassador meeting, please call
972-786-0909.”
RHCA membership must remain beneficial and valuable and represents a wide range of businesses and groups in the construction industry, including:

architecture, engineering, construction, and associated firms
new and small businesses
large general contractors, major corporations, and governmental agencies
owners of diverse backgrounds, including minority and women entrepreneurs

Committee Functions:

Assists with RHCA membership marketing
Retains and recruits RHCA members
Executes new member orientations
Coordinates the RHCA Ambassador Program
Attends and hosts exhibitor tables at expos, outreach events, and RHCA events
Facilitates sponsors and resources for Committee activities.

Building Blocks of Business Success
2026-12-02 11:00 - 13:30, 2027-01-06 11:00 - 13:30, 2027-02-03 11:00 - 13:30 | 7047 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, 7047 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, 77011, United States
Building Blocks of Business Success | Monthly Workshop
These seminars are tailored for small business owners and are designed to equip them with essential tools and strategies for growth and success in the market.
*Estos seminarios están dirigidos a pequeños empresarios y dueños de negocios, brindándoles herramientas, conocimientos y estrategias clave para impulsar su crecimiento y desarrollo en un mercado competitivo.*
First Wednesday of every month
7047 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011

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Cash Flow Like a Pro: Quickbooks for Business Success
2026-12-03 09:00 - 16:00 | 7047 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, 7047 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, 77011, United States
7047 Harrisburg BlvdHouston, TX
Thursday, December 3 • 9 AM – 4 PM

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Join us IN PERSON as we explore the multifaceted aspects of financial management and unlock a wealth of invaluable knowledge essential for business prosperity!
This comprehensive, day-long workshop is designed to emphasize the critical importance of effective financial management in achieving sustainable business success. Throughout the workshop, participants will gain invaluable insights into the intricate workings of financial management, equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate and optimize their business’s financial landscape.
**LIGHT SNACKS AND LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED**
Here’s what we will cover:
What is Financial Management to Your Business?
We will discuss how managing financial management helps your business succeed. Participants will walk away from this session with a keen understanding of the financial cycle and application to their company.
What Accounts are Important to your Business?
We will help you set up your company in QuickBooks Online. We will customize the Chart of Accounts to meet the company’s needs and align with GAAP. We will demonstrate how to create and track Accounts Receivables and Accounts Payables in QBO. Participants will walk away knowing how to set up bank feeds, create new accounts, invoices, expenses, write checks, and categorize accounts in bank feeds.
Reconciliation of Balance Sheet Accounts
We will discuss the importance of reconciling balance sheet accounts monthly and how to resolve any duplications or missing transactions. You will walk away with the knowledge of reconciling statements in QBO and correct any missing or duplicated transactions.
Understanding and Creating Monthly Reports – Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Statement of Cash Flow Report
We will help you understand how to create the company Profit & Loss (Income Statement), Balance Sheet, and Statement of Cash Flow Report for any given period on an Accrual or Cash Basis. You will walk away with knowledge of understanding the financial position of your company based on the reports.
