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Small Business Network: September Monthly Networking & Education Breakfast

September 24, 2026 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM (CDT)

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All small business owners, managers, and leaders are invited to join Ascension Chamber’s Small Business Network at our free monthly networking and education event. Content is geared towards small businesses, but representatives of all business and organization sizes are welcome. Light breakfast and coffee will be provided. 

Small Business Network: The Small Business Leadership Puzzle

Thursday, September 24, 2026 | 7:30 – 9:00 AM

Ascension Parish Government Complex

615 E. Worthey St. | Gonzales, LA 70737

Join us for the Small Business Network's monthly networking and educational event, open to all Ascension Chamber members and prospective members. Enjoy a light breakfast and coffee while connecting with fellow professionals before an engaging presentation designed to help you strengthen your business and leadership skills. Doors open at 7:30 AM for networking.

Featured Presentation

The Small Business Leadership Puzzle: Leading, Communicating, and Working Better Together

Presented by Steven Shook, PhD

Successful businesses are built on strong relationships—but communication, leadership, and teamwork don't always come naturally. In this interactive session, Steven Shook will help attendees better understand the different ways people think, communicate, make decisions, and respond to pressure.

You'll leave with practical tools to:

  • Improve Communication
  • Strengthen Relationships
  • Reduce Misunderstandings
  • Lead Employees, Customers, and Partners with Greater Clarity and Confidence

Whether you manage a team, work closely with customers, or collaborate with community partners, this session will help you better understand yourself and others so you can build stronger working relationships and a healthier business culture.

About the Speaker

Steven Shook, PhD is a leadership consultant, facilitator, and speaker with more than a decade of experience in leadership development, organizational psychology, and change management. As the owner of Shake It Up Consulting, he works with organizations across higher education, healthcare, government, technology, manufacturing, and nonprofit sectors to develop stronger leaders, improve communication, and build high-performing teams. Known for his engaging style and practical approach, Steven helps organizations navigate challenges and create lasting, positive change.

Learn more about Steven and Shake It Up: www.shakeitup.co



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