Join the Round Rock Public Library in February and March for our Biz.ability programs. Registration is encouraged but not required. You do not need a library card to attend these free events.
Don’t miss this opportunity to boost your impact and unlock powerful data tools for your mission!
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20 AT 12:30 P.M.
Biz.ability: Planning for the Future: Create Your Strategic Look at the Year Ahead
Presenter: Schuyler Williamson
The Round Rock Public Library and SCORE Austin present Biz.ability: Planning for the Future: Create Your Strategic Look at the Year Ahead, on Friday, February 20, from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. in Meeting Room A&B.
Executing annual planning isn’t just a responsibility of leadership – it’s an opportunity. Join entrepreneur Schuyler Williamson, author of The Steady Leader, for an actionable 90-minute workshop to give you some structure and direction for your 2026 pursuits. You will be pushed to consider what truly matters in your life and business – beyond just the dollar signs.
In this workshop, you will put pen to paper to map the true goals of your five-year vision for your best life, an actionable one-page business plan for the year ahead, and a roadmap to achieve your “big rocks” for the first quarter of 2026. End your year with some momentum and excitement for the future.
About the Presenter: Schuyler Williamson’s leadership presentation draws on his military training and experiences as a leader when deployed in Iraq, as well as his building and operating several successful businesses. His audiences remain very engaged as they learn from those experiences as well as his extensive reading and application of business literature. His strength of character and focus on serving others offer an example for those looking to succeed in business and life.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27 AT 12:30 P.M.
Biz.ability: Big Help for Entrepreneurs: Hear from the SBA District Director
Presenter: David L. Elizondo
The Round Rock Public Library and SCORE Austin present Biz.ability: Big Help for Entrepreneurs: Hear from the SBA District Director, on Friday, February 27, from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. in Meeting Room A&B.
The federal government offers powerful resources to help small businesses start, grow, and succeed. In this session, learn how the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and its partner agencies support entrepreneurs through funding programs, counseling and mentoring, government contracting opportunities, disaster assistance, and training tools.
Join the SBA District Director to learn what resources are available for aspiring and existing business owners, how to access them, and how the SBA can support your business at every stage.
About the Presenter: David L. Elizondo is the District Director for the U.S. Small Business Administration’s San Antonio District Office. He rejoined the SBA in June 2024 after previously serving as San Antonio Deputy District Director from August 2019 to April 2023. Earlier in his SBA career, he served as Branch Manager for the SBA Corpus Christi Branch Office.Mr. Elizondo holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Computer Information Systems and a Master of Business Administration from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
FRIDAY, MARCH 6 AT 12:30 P.M.
Biz.ability: Starting a Business and Asset Protection
Presenter: Jennifer Ward
The Round Rock Public Library and SCORE Austin present Biz.ability: Starting a Business and Asset Protection on Friday, March 6, from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. in Meeting Room A&B.
Running a business has risks associated with it. There are simple steps business owners can take to protect their personal and business assets against those risks. This workshop will look at ways to protect assets through business formation decisions, trade secret protection, and appropriate legal documents. It is always better to make some protective decisions early on than to put out fires later.
About the Presenter: Jennifer Ward is Principal Attorney at Law Office of Jennifer D. Ward in Austin, Texas. She is licensed to practice in the State of Texas, the State of California, the Western District of Texas, the Southern District of Texas, the Eastern District of California, and the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. Her practice focuses on employment law and general counsel services for small businesses and non-profits. She is involved in many legal and community organizations.
FRIDAY, MARCH 13 AT 12:30 P.M.
Biz.ability: Your AI Marketing Assistant
Presenter: Carolyn Cummins
The Round Rock Public Library and SCORE Austin present Biz.ability: Your AI Marketing Assistant on Friday, March 13, from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. in Meeting Room A&B.
AI doesn’t have to be complicated to be powerful. In this practical session, Carolyn shows you how to put AI to work as your behind-the-scenes marketing assistant. Instead of chasing hacks or one-off prompts, you’ll learn repeatable workflows that help you save time, reduce stress, and keep your marketing strategy on track.
Discover how to:
· Map out content pillars and campaigns with AI so you never wonder what to post next
· Create a weekly or monthly marketing plan in minutes, not hours
· Use AI to organize customer insights into clear messaging themes
· Build reusable checklists and templates that simplify marketing tasks
Streamline your process so you spend more time connecting with clients and less time stuck in the weeds. You’ll walk away with a simple framework and ready-to-use workflows you can replicate immediately, making AI part of your business routine in a way that feels easy, strategic, and sustainable
About the Presenter: With over 25 years of sales and marketing experience, Carolyn Cummins combines real‑world know‑how with a passion for teaching. For more than a decade, she’s been crafting business social‑media strategies across industries as diverse as fitness, restaurants, professional services, and real estate. She coaches individuals and companies to help them define their goals and teaches them to manifest their own destiny in business and life.
FRIDAY, MARCH 20 AT 12:30 P.M.
Biz.ability: The One-Page Business Plan: Turn your idea into reality in one hour!
Presenter: Shannon Black
The Round Rock Public Library and SCORE Austin present Biz.ability: The One-page Business Plan: Turn your idea into reality in one hour! on Friday, March 20, from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. in Meeting Room A&B.
Have a great business idea but the thought of trying to write a long business plan is intimidating? Not sure what makes a business plan “good” or even memorable? Join SCORE Mentor Shannon Black and create a one-page business plan in real time. A business plan will help explain to others what you want to do and how you’re going to make it happen. We’ll go over how to create a powerful mission statement and what lenders and investors look for in a business plan! You’ll leave with a business plan and inspiration.
Join the SBA District Director to learn what resources are available for aspiring and existing business owners, how to access them, and how the SBA can support your business at every stage.
About the Presenter: Shannon Black is an entrepreneur and former math teacher who started a Montessori preschool business when she couldn’t find a good one for her 1 year old son. She expanded her initial four-classroom school into two locations with over 50 employees and has broken ground on her third location in Jarrell. Shannon also donates her time as a Mentor, speaker, and Co-Chair for SCORE Austin, promoting their free business mentoring and workshops.
