Events
Chapter meetups, workshops, retail program dates and deadlines across Texas. Times are Central.
November 2026
Austin Founders Take The Mic
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
This installment of our entrepreneurship series brings together prominent local founders for an open dialogue on the realities of operating a business in Austin. Panelists will share unfiltered insights into the factors fueling current market momentum, the day-to-day challenges of scaling, and practical takeaways for fellow business owners and leaders.
CPG AI Workshop for Executives and Founders
11:00 PM
Austin, Texas
A workshop focused on AI applications for executives and founders within the CPG industry.
Beyond the Workshops: Putting Relationships into Action Capstone Event of the Private Market Mastermind Series
9:00 AM
Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, San Marcos
The capstone event for the Private Market Mastermind Series focused on putting business relationships into action.
Beyond the Workshops: Putting Relationships into Action
9:00 AM
Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, San Marcos
Capstone event of the Private Market Mastermind Series.
Smart Marketing Made Simple
6:30 PM
Online
A live webinar providing tips and strategies to simplify your marketing efforts.
Employees vs. Independent Contractors
10:00 AM
Online
A webinar detailing the differences and considerations between hiring employees and using independent contractors.
Fiesta Community Meetup
5:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Station Austin – 701 Brazos Street, 1st Floor, Austin, Texas
A monthly community event where twelve founders have the chance to pitch their startup and connect with other founders and supporters.
SKU Fall '26 Track Showcase
10:30 PM
Austin, Texas
A showcase event for the SKU Fall '26 track, highlighting emerging CPG brands.
Denton Pitch Competition & Entrepreneur Expo
5:00 PM
Sunago Bell, Denton
A pitch competition and expo for entrepreneurs and small business owners.
December 2026
Houston Small Business Expo 2026
9:30 AM
Reliant Center, Houston
A business networking event and conference for small business owners in the Houston area.
RAW Conversations Meetup
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Station Austin, 701 Brazos Street, Austin
A curated series of community-driven events for early-stage founders, operators, and investors featuring roundtables and panels.
January 2027
Wake Up! CPG Austin
2:30 PM
Austin, Texas
A networking event for the Texas CPG community to connect and collaborate.