Team up with like-minded business people, start-ups and aspiring
entrepreneurs. Monthly meetings offer opportunities for networking,
problem-solving, access to resources and coaching with SCORE
Mentors, subject matter experts and Plano Library staff. Group
discussion follows a brief business-focused presentation. Bring your
challenges to the group for input, resources and solutions
Feb 27: Intellectual Property, Copyright and More
Mar 26: Credit Card Processing
Apr 23: Financing Options
Registration required. Register online
Team up with like-minded business people, start-ups and aspiring
entrepreneurs. Monthly meetings offer opportunities for networking,
problem-solving, access to resources and coaching with SCORE
Mentors, subject matter experts and Plano Library staff. Group
discussion follows a brief business-focused presentation. Bring your
challenges to the group for input, resources and solutions
Feb 27: Intellectual Property, Copyright and More
Mar 26: Credit Card Processing
Apr 23: Financing Options
Registration required. Register online
Team up with like-minded business people, start-ups and aspiring
entrepreneurs. Monthly meetings offer opportunities for networking,
problem-solving, access to resources and coaching with SCORE
Mentors, subject matter experts and Plano Library staff. Group
discussion follows a brief business-focused presentation. Bring your
challenges to the group for input, resources and solutions
Feb 27: Intellectual Property, Copyright and More
Mar 26: Credit Card Processing
Apr 23: Financing Options
Registration required. Register online
Join Plano Public Library and partner organizations for business
networking. Attendees will include small business owners,
start-ups, entrepreneurs, business-serving organizations and
resource providers. Connect with others and discover resources
to help your business thrive!
Registration required. Register online
Learn about intellectual property (IP) basics and potential ways to
protect your innovations as you transition from idea to product.
Discover the different types of IP (patents, trademarks, trade secrets
and copyrights) and learn the importance of understanding each
type. Presented by the US Patent and Trademark Office
Registration required. Register online
Enhance your brand’s digital presence and establish a solid
foundation to drive success in the online world. Explore the core
elements that power a strong online identity and gain valuable
insights into the foundational principles that contribute to business
growth. Established businesses and start-ups welcome. Presented by
SCORE Dallas mentor, Nicole Wallace
Don Walter, SCORE mentor, reviews the steps that need to be followed
to successfully launch a business – from the genesis of the idea
through the legal aspects, competition research, financing, marketing
and launch. Registration required
Meets in-person and via Zoom. Register online
Use the Gale database for research assistance in starting or growing
your business. Sort information needs for business planning, starting,
funding or management
Registration required. Register online
Are you or your company struggling to get projects done and
deadlines met while keeping frustrations down? Learn about different
styles of project management such as Agile, Scrum and Kanban to see
which style suits you best!
Registration required. Register online
Learn basic skills of time management to help you succeed in your
career. Start out your projects strong, navigate a challenging schedule
and beat back procrastination for a strong finish. If you have any
questions or accommodation requests, please email snapprograms@plano.gov in advance. Recommended for ages 13+
Supporting Neurodivergent Access to Programming
SNAP programs are sensory-friendly and targeted toward the needs of neurodivergent
children, teens, adults and their families/caregivers. Neurodivergent includes autism
spectrum disorder, ADD/ADHD, Tourette’s and other developmental and learning disabilities.
