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SUMMARY:RISE & SHINE TEEN GIRLS CONFERENCE
DESCRIPTION:Session begins at 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM \nRegistration Begins at 8:00 AM  $10.00  Hunter Welcome Center \nRegister over the phone at (325) 864-9491 or\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/rise-and-shine-teen-girls-conference-tickets-86937393083?aff=ebdssbdestsearch \nThis will be the 5th conference and it continues to grow. Last year  nearly 100 girls attended and  looking to pack the house again. The girls will receive a college tour\, lunch in the World Famous Bean\, participate in interactive workshops\, hear from a “college curl” panel and more!
URL:https://abileneblackchamber.com/event/rise-shine-teen-girls-conference/
LOCATION:Abilene Christian University\, 1600 Campus Ct\, Abilene\, TX\, 79601\, United States
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200201
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SUMMARY:Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Applications for the Martin Luther King Jr. scholarships given by the Abilene Black Chamber of Commerce must be postmarked and received by January 31\, 2020. \nMAIL TO: Abilene Black Chamber of Commerce\nDr. Martin Luther King\, Jr. Scholarship Committee\nP.O. Box 3572\nAbilene\, Texas 79604-3572 \nTo request copies of the application packet\, please send email to ABCC1275@yahoo.com
URL:https://abileneblackchamber.com/event/martin-luther-king-jr-scholarship-application-deadline/
LOCATION:TX
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200120T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200120T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122559
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SUMMARY:2020 Martin Luther King Jr. Banquet
DESCRIPTION:Our theme this year is “BE THE CHANGE YOU WISH TO SEE IN THE WORLD” and our speaker for the 2020 banquet will be Colonel Todd A. Bean. Colonel Bean is currently stationed at Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex in Georgia. He is familiar with the Abilene community having been stationed at Dyess AFB four times during the past 20 years. This knowledge and perspective make him an ideal speaker to share how he has been impacted and seen Dr. King’s dream materialize.\nSeating and table purchases are as follows:\nIndividual seats: $35.00\nTable of 10: $350.00\nNO SEATS OR TABLES CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE DOOR.\nFor additional information\, please call 325-676-0138 or\n325-665-1400.
URL:https://abileneblackchamber.com/event/2020-martin-luther-king-jr-banquet/
LOCATION:Abilene Convention Center\, 1100 N 6th St\, Abilene\, TX\, 79601\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200117T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200117T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122559
CREATED:20200109T002113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200110T221714Z
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SUMMARY:MARTIN LUTHER KING JR LUNCHEON
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, 17 January 2020 \n1130-1330    @HANGAR CENTER   357 Ave. B Bldg. 7106\, DYESS AFB \nGuest Speaker:  SMSGT KLEXTON JETT II \nFirst Sergeant\, 7th Operations Group \nTicket price $20.00  RSVP By 15 January 2020 \nPOC SSGT Kayla Benns (325) 696-4941  Kayla.Benns@US.AF.MIL \nALT POC SSGT Ka’Hillarie Pierce (325) 696-6111  Ka’Hillarie.Pierce@U.S.AF.MIL \nPRESENTED BY THE DYESS AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMITTEE
URL:https://abileneblackchamber.com/event/martin-luther-king-jr-luncheon/
LOCATION:DYESS AFB
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200114T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200114T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122559
CREATED:20200109T002758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200109T002758Z
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SUMMARY:TEXAS STATE CONTROLLER
DESCRIPTION:This is a great opportunity to have various tax questions by small business owners answered by the Texas State Comptroller. \nTuesday\, January 14\, 2020 \n6:00 PM to 8:00 PM \nSeating is Limited.\nPlease call and reserve your spot today. 325.670.0300 \n  \nAmerica’s SBDC @ Texas Tech University Abilene\n749 Gateway Street | Suite 301 | Building C | Abilene\, TX 79602
URL:https://abileneblackchamber.com/event/texas-state-controller/
LOCATION:America’s SBDC @ Texas Tech University Abilene\, 749 Gateway St.\, Suite 301\, Abilene\, TX\, 79602\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200109T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200109T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122559
CREATED:20191107T022933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191107T022933Z
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SUMMARY:FOURTH QUARTER MEMBERSHIP MEETING
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\,  January 9\, 2020 the Abilene Black Chamber of Commerce will host our fourth Quarterly Membership Meeting which will be held from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM at the Hilton Garden Inn located at 4449 Ridgemont Dr.\, Abilene\, TX 79606. This is an opportunity for our members and prospective members to get updates on the Chamber’s activities and provide input.\nWe encourage you to come out and support the Abilene Black Chamber of Commerce. Our strength lies in our membership. If you are not currently a member\, we encourage you to join.
URL:https://abileneblackchamber.com/event/fourth-quarter-membership-meeting/
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn\, 4449 RIdgemont Dr.\, Abilene\, TX\, 79606\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200109T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200109T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122559
CREATED:20200108T185458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200108T185458Z
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SUMMARY:BE in Abilene  Public Interest Meeting
DESCRIPTION:BE in Abilene\nPublic Interest Meeting \nJan. 9\, 2020 @ 6pm @ America’s SBDC @ TX Tech | 749 Gateway St.\, Ste. 301 79602 \nAn innovative economic development initiative to help fund local entrepreneurs.\nBE in Abilene will incentivize young\, entrepreneurial companies who will be based in Abilene and have the potential to positively impact the local economy. \nLearn how to enter BE in Abilene! Application deadline is January 31\, 2020. Call 325.670.0300 and reserve your seat today!!!
URL:https://abileneblackchamber.com/event/be-in-abilene-public-interest-meeting/
LOCATION:America’s SBDC @ Texas Tech University Abilene\, 749 Gateway St.\, Suite 301\, Abilene\, TX\, 79602\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191119T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122559
CREATED:20191114T054428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191114T054428Z
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SUMMARY:TEXAS STATE COMPTROLLER
DESCRIPTION:This is a great opportunity to have various tax questions by small business owners answered by the Texas State Comptroller. \nNovember 19\, 2019 \n6:00PM to 8:00PM \nSeating is Limited.\nPlease call and reserve your spot today. 325.670.0300
URL:https://abileneblackchamber.com/event/texas-state-comptroller/
LOCATION:America’s SBDC @ Texas Tech University Abilene\, 749 Gateway St.\, Suite 301\, Abilene\, TX\, 79602\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191112T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122559
CREATED:20191107T022402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191107T022402Z
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SUMMARY:BUY AND SELL A SMALL BUSINESS
DESCRIPTION:Buy and Sell a Small Business\nNovember 12\, 2019\n6pm – 8pm\nAmerica’s SBDC @ TX Tech 749 Gateway St.\, Ste. 301 79602\nSeating is limited. Call (325) 670-0300 to reserve your seat now.
URL:https://abileneblackchamber.com/event/buy-and-sell-a-small-business/
LOCATION:TX
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191105T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191105T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122559
CREATED:20191030T183921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191030T183921Z
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SUMMARY:America's SBDC@Texas Tech Workshop
DESCRIPTION:How To Start a Non-Profit \nPresented by: Calvin Davis \nNovember 5\, 2019 \n6:00PM to 8:00PM \nSeating is limited.  Please call (325) 670-0300 to reserve a seat.
URL:https://abileneblackchamber.com/event/americas-sbdctexas-tech-workshop/
LOCATION:America’s SBDC @ Texas Tech University Abilene\, 749 Gateway St.\, Suite 301\, Abilene\, TX\, 79602\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191026T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191026T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122559
CREATED:20191012T030828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191012T030828Z
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SUMMARY:HARVEST FALL FESTIVAL
DESCRIPTION:October 26\, 2019 \nG. V. Daniels \nNorth 8th and Treadaway \nFood:  Hotdogs\, Frito Pies\, Drinks\, Candy \nTrunk or Treat at 6:00 PM \nHaunted House at 6:30PM \nFree Fun for the Whole Family
URL:https://abileneblackchamber.com/event/harvest-fall-festival/
LOCATION:G V Daniels Recreation Center\, 541 N 8th St\, Abilene\, TX\, 79601\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191016T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191016T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122559
CREATED:20191008T023315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191008T023315Z
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SUMMARY:STATE CONTRACTING & HUB/DBE PROGRAMS
DESCRIPTION:WEDNESDAY\nOCTOBER 16\, 2019\n3pm – 5pm \nFollowing Topics:\n*State Purchasing procedures\n*CMBL\n*Finding Bid Opportunities\n*HUB Programs
URL:https://abileneblackchamber.com/event/state-contracting-hub-dbe-programs/
LOCATION:America’s SBDC @ Texas Tech University Abilene\, 749 Gateway St.\, Suite 301\, Abilene\, TX\, 79602\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191015T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191015T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122559
CREATED:20191008T023003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191008T023003Z
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SUMMARY:Local Government Contracting
DESCRIPTION:TUESDAY\nOCTOBER 15\, 2019\n3pm – 5pm \nFollowing Topics:\n*Local Government Code Requirements\n*Local Agency Contracting Procedures\n*Points of Contact for Cities/Towns\n*Taylor County\n*Local School Districts
URL:https://abileneblackchamber.com/event/local-government-contracting/
LOCATION:America’s SBDC @ Texas Tech University Abilene\, 749 Gateway St.\, Suite 301\, Abilene\, TX\, 79602\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191003T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191003T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122559
CREATED:20190910T020958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190910T020958Z
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SUMMARY:Third Quarterly Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 3\, 2019 the Abilene Black Chamber of Commerce will host our third Quarterly Membership Meeting which will be held from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM at the Hilton Garden Inn located at 4449 Ridgemont Dr.\, Abilene\, TX 79606. This is an opportunity for our members and prospective members to get updates on the Chamber’s activities and provide input.\nWe encourage you to come out and support the Abilene Black Chamber of Commerce. Our strength lies in our membership. If you are not currently a member\, we encourage you to join.
URL:https://abileneblackchamber.com/event/third-quarterly-membership-meeting/
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn\, 4449 RIdgemont Dr.\, Abilene\, TX\, 79606\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191001T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191001T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122559
CREATED:20190917T030730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190917T030730Z
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SUMMARY:How To Start a Small Business
DESCRIPTION:America’s SBDC@TX TECH \nPresented by Judy Wilhelm.  Consulting\, Training and Research.
URL:https://abileneblackchamber.com/event/how-to-start-a-small-business/
LOCATION:TX
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190718T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190718T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122559
CREATED:20190612T014403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190612T014403Z
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SUMMARY:Quarterly Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is an opportunity for all members and their guests to get updates on coming events hosted by the Abilene Black Chamber.  You are also welcome to volunteer for projects and provide input.  This meeting is for you!  Please come out and join us.
URL:https://abileneblackchamber.com/event/quarterly-membership-meeting/
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn\, 4449 RIdgemont Dr.\, Abilene\, TX\, 79606\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190629T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190629T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122559
CREATED:20190529T022429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T022429Z
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth 2019 Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Saturday’s events will include a Business Expo\, Health Fair\, Car Show and Free Lunch for the Public.
URL:https://abileneblackchamber.com/event/juneteenth-2019-celebration-2/
LOCATION:Abilene Convention Center\, 1100 N 6th St\, Abilene\, TX\, 79601\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190628T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190628T233000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122559
CREATED:20190529T022008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T023201Z
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth 2019 Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Juneteenth beginning on Friday night June 28th with a Free Concert featuring Soulful Soundz.  Doors open at 7:30 PM.
URL:https://abileneblackchamber.com/event/juneteenth-2019-celebration/
LOCATION:Abilene Convention Center\, 1100 N 6th St\, Abilene\, TX\, 79601\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190619T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190619T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122559
CREATED:20190529T023914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190609T232103Z
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth 2019
DESCRIPTION:You’re Invited to Celebrate Juneteenth 2019 with us: SAVED TO SERVE MINISTRY \nWe are a Bible study group at G. V. Daniels Recreation Center.  Come join us for a free lunch for all citizens within the Abilene Community. This is in honor of Juneteenth\, a recognized day of independence for African Americans of Texas. \nBarbeque & Great Fun!!  From 11:00 AM until the food runs out!!
URL:https://abileneblackchamber.com/event/juneteenth-celebration/
LOCATION:G V Daniels Recreation Center\, 541 N 8th St\, Abilene\, TX\, 79601\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190613T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190613T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122559
CREATED:20190529T021608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190602T003806Z
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SUMMARY:Art Walk with Juneteenth Theme
DESCRIPTION:ArtWalk celebrates Juneteenth \nPresented by The Center for Contemporary Arts\,\nJune’s ArtWalk will kick-off the month-long Juneteenth events put on by the Abilene Black Chamber of Commerce. There will be live demonstrations from artists La Miya Jackson and Mike Lowry creating paintings and drawings for auction at the Chamber’s celebration at the Civic Center on June 29th!\nArtist talks from visiting artists are planned during ArtWalk.\nThere will also be live music and Black Cat’s Blues & BBQ will be here!\nArts and crafts vendors will the street to display their wares every second Thursday at ArtWalk.
URL:https://abileneblackchamber.com/event/art-walk-with-juneteenth-theme/
LOCATION:Center for Contemporary Arts\, 220 Cypress St.\, Abilene\, TX\, 79601\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190507
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190508
DTSTAMP:20260403T122559
CREATED:20190419T153207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190423T020759Z
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SUMMARY:Abilene Gives
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, May 7th the Abilene Black Chamber will participate in the annual Abilene Gives campaign. This will be our first time. Please consider a gift to our Charitable fund which is used to provide scholarships to deserving seniors and cultural events.\nPlease consider a gift to the Abilene Black Chamber Charitable fund through www.abilenegives.org.\nA minimum donation of $10 allows you to participate and each dollar given adds up to help with cultural events like the Juneteenth celebration and provide scholarships to graduating recipients each year at the annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration.\nThank you!
URL:https://abileneblackchamber.com/event/abilene-gives/
LOCATION:Community Foundation\, 850 North 1st\, Abilene\,\, Texas\, 79601
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