Tuesday, April 22, 2026 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ETA free expert panel for small business ownersWalk in frustrated with fees or unsure whether your accounts support your growth goals. Walk out with a clear plan for a banking setup that cuts costs now and positions you for the funding you'll need next.<h2>What you'll walk away with</h2>Cut costs and reduce complexity<ul><li>How to identify hidden fees, negotiate better terms, and eliminate unnecessary charges</li><li>Which digital banking features genuinely save time and money — and which ones add complexity without value</li><li>How to structure accounts and automate systems that keep working capital accessible while maximizing interest</li></ul>Position yourself for growth<ul><li>The real differences between business checking, savings, money market, and merchant accounts — and which combinations fit your model</li><li>The banking behaviors and account history that strengthen your position when applying for loans, lines of credit, or investor funding</li><li>When and how to upgrade your banking setup as your revenue grows, your team expands, or your funding needs change</li></ul><h2>Who this is for</h2>Small business owners and solopreneurs who:<ul><li>Are still running business transactions through personal accounts</li><li>Have basic business accounts but aren't sure they're the right fit</li><li>Are planning to seek funding in the next 12–24 months and need banking infrastructure that can support it</li></ul><h2>Your expert panel</h2><ul><li>Latasha Randle — Strategy and Small Business Program Manager, Block Advisors by H&amp;R Block With 23 years at H&amp;R Block across field and corporate leadership, Latasha designs programs that help Tax Advisors serve small business clients at every stage. She brings her own entrepreneurial experience to everything she builds.</li><li>Leslie Welsh — Certified Public Accountant Leslie has 25+ years in public accounting specializing in tax planning for small businesses and high-net-worth individuals, including direct IRS representation. She also serves as VP of Women Business Owners of North Florida.</li><li>Charese Chambers — Small Business CFO Strategist and founder, Financial Fancy LLC Charese helps entrepreneurs build profitable, compliant businesses through financial systems, tax strategy, and scalable infrastructure. She has helped over 10,000 entrepreneurs secure more than $8.2 million in funding.</li></ul>1 hour — 45-minute expert panel discussion + 15-minute live Q&amp;ASpace is limited.Join us April 22 at 2:00 PM ET for a free one-hour panel and walk away with a banking setup built for where you're going.April 22 | 2:00 PM ET | Free on Zoom

Bank Smarter: Choosing the Right Accounts for Your Business Goals

Learn which business accounts fit your goals, how to cut hidden fees, and how to build the banking foundation your business needs to manage cash flow, grow, and qualify for future funding.

Most small business owners are writing job descriptions from scratch, sorting through unqualified applicants, and building onboarding on the fly — all while running everything else. It works until a bad hire costs you months of time, money, and momentum.Join Hello Alice and Progressive for a free one-hour panel on using AI to build a smarter hiring process — from the job post to day one. No HR background needed. No expensive software required.What You'll Learn:<ul><li>AI-powered job posts – How to write clear, specific job descriptions that attract the right candidates from the start, not just whoever applies first</li><li>Smarter applicant screening – AI-assisted workflows that cut through the noise so you spend time only on the candidates worth interviewing</li><li>Consistent interview prep – A simple, repeatable framework that helps you compare candidates fairly and make confident decisions every time</li><li>Onboarding that sticks – A structured workflow that gets new hires productive faster and reduces early turnover</li></ul>Who Should Attend:This session is designed for small business owners, solopreneurs, and founders who are hiring — or about to hire — without a dedicated HR team. Whether you're posting your first job, rebuilding a process that hasn't been working, or just tired of starting from scratch every time a role opens up, this panel will give you a practical system you can start using the same week.Why This Matters Now:It's not a talent problem. It's a process problem. We've seen small business owners spend months recovering from a single bad hire — not because they made a bad decision, but because they had no repeatable system to make a confident one. AI tools that can help with every stage of hiring are already accessible and affordable. This session shows you exactly how to use them.Duration: 60 minutes (panel discussion + live Q&amp;A)

Smarter Hiring: Using AI to Find, Vet, and Onboard Top Talent

Most small business owners don't have an HR team — and hiring still has to happen. Walk in with a process that feels like guesswork. Walk out with one built to repeat.

A half-day workshop bringing AI tools, hands-on training, and expert coaching to Houston small business owners. Walk in with questions about how AI fits your business. Walk out with answers you can use that week.November 10, 2026| The ION | 4201 Main St, Houston, TX 77002 8:00am – 12:00pm CT<h1>What to expect</h1>At the event:Hands-on training on using AI to grow your business — from improving cash flow to reaching customers faster. Live coaching from AI and small business experts at Google, PayPal, and Hello Alice. A professional headshot and access to our gifting suite where you can also showcase your products.After the event:A 6-week AI-powered virtual accelerator to keep building on what you learned. Personalized AI advisory tools built around your specific business. Ongoing peer networking with other Houston business owners in the program.Register — Free<h2>Main Street Rising Awards</h2>We're looking for Houston small business owners who are already putting in the work and ready for what's next. Apply for a chance to pitch your business live at the event and compete for thousands of dollars in funding.The awards application is separate from event registration. You can attend the event without applying, or do both.<h3><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="text-purple-600 font-semibold" href="https://hialice.co/msr-houston-app">Apply for the Awards</a></h3><h2>Who you'll hear from</h2>Speaker lineup coming soon. Check back for updates on the founders, operators, and industry leaders joining us in Houston.<h2>Five cities. One mission.</h2>Main Street Rising is a national tour bringing AI resources and hands-on training directly to small business communities. Houston is one of five stops in 2026, alongside Los Angeles, Miami, New York, and Washington, D.C.<h2>Space is limited</h2>This is a free event for Houston small business owners. Register to hold your spot.November 10, 2026 | The ION | 4201 Main St, Houston, TX 77002 8:00am – 12:00pm CT

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