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Maestro Leadership Foundation

LXCL:The Maestro Leadership Foundation empowers small business owners and entrepreneurs through practical education, accessible resources, and hands-on tools—including real-world applications of technology and AI. We help local leaders work smarter, grow with confidence, and create lasting impact in their communities.

READY TO CONNECT YOUR BUSINESS WITH CPS ENERGY?Join us for a welcoming and informative morning at The Maestro Center! This in-person event is for local business owners, entrepreneurs, and organizations interested in learning more about working with CPS Energy. ATTENDEES WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO:&bull; Learn more about doing business with CPS Energy &bull; Ask questions and make valuable connections &bull; Explore ways to prepare for future business opportunities &bull; Gain a clearer understanding of the process 📅 EVENT DETAILSTuesday, September 1, 2026 ⏰ 9:00 AM&ndash;12:00 PM 📍 The Maestro Center 515 SW 24th Street, Suite 109 San Antonio, TX 78207 IMPORTANT PARKING INFORMATIONAll event guests should park in Parking Lot K.Parking Lot K is the gated gravel lot located along San Luis Street. Look for the orange &ldquo;K&rdquo; marker on the included campus map. GETTING TO THE MAESTRO CENTERFrom Parking Lot K, follow the teal &ldquo;M&rdquo; marker on the map to the Convent, Building #32.Enter the Convent through the double blue doors on the bottom floor. Once inside, turn right to reach The Maestro Center. Please review the map before arriving and allow yourself a few extra minutes for parking and walking. Bring your questions and come ready to connect&mdash;we can&rsquo;t wait to see you! 💙🧡 CAMPUS MAP:<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1787241177/wysiwyg/wuw9jt69luosviwqculq.jpg" style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable">Please note that after registering, you&rsquo;ll receive a campus map copy in your confirmation email with Parking Lot K and The Maestro Center clearly marked.

Doing Business with CPS Energy

Let&rsquo;s Talk Money&mdash;Without the Stress 💰Money can feel overwhelming, especially when no one has taken the time to explain the basics in a way that makes sense. That&rsquo;s why The Maestro Entrepreneur Center is hosting a free Financial Literacy Class for young adults who want to feel more confident about managing their money and planning for the future. Our featured speaker, Christopher Howard, is the founder of Chris Howard Financial, a financial analyst, and a financial literacy educator. He&rsquo;ll lead an honest, easy-to-follow conversation about money&mdash;without confusing jargon or boring lectures.We&rsquo;ll talk about:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Creating a budget that works for your everyday life</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Understanding credit and building a strong credit history</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Developing better saving habits</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">The benefits of beginning to invest early</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Avoiding common debt traps and financial mistakes</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Setting financial goals and taking your first steps toward building wealth</li></ul>You&rsquo;ll also receive helpful financial resources and connect with mentors and other young adults. Most importantly, you&rsquo;ll be in a welcoming space where you can ask questions without feeling judged. Whether you&rsquo;re starting your first job, attending college, managing bills for the first time, building a business, or simply ready to make better financial decisions, you&rsquo;re invited to join us. 📅 Saturday, August 22, 2026 🕙 10:00 AM&ndash;12:00 PM 📍 The Maestro Center 515 SW 24th Street San Antonio, TX 78207 🎟️ Admission is free, but space is limited. Reserve your spot today!

Financial Literacy: Build Your Future. Own Your Dream.

⚡ Save Money. Power Your Business. Grow Your Bottom Line! What if your business could spend less on energy&mdash;and keep more money for growth? Join The Maestro Entrepreneur Center and CPS Energy for a FREE community workshop created especially for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and local organizations! Featuring Ben Jung of CPS Energy, this interactive session will introduce programs, incentives, rebates, and free resources that may help your business lower utility costs and operate more efficiently. 💡 What You&rsquo;ll Discover &bull; Energy-saving rebates and incentives&bull; LED lighting and HVAC upgrade opportunities&bull; No-cost facility energy assessments&bull; Refrigeration and equipment incentives&bull; Building optimization programs&bull; How to qualify for CPS Energy assistance&bull; Answers to your questions from CPS Energy experts 👋 This Workshop Is Perfect For Small business owners, entrepreneurs, startups, restaurants, retailers, nonprofits, property owners, home-based businesses, and anyone looking for smart ways to reduce business expenses. ✨ Why You&rsquo;ll Want to Be There &bull; Find new ways to lower monthly utility bills&bull; Improve your business&rsquo;s cash flow&bull; Learn about incentives you may not know are available&bull; Connect with fellow San Antonio business owners&bull; Receive free tools and resources from The Maestro Center&bull; Get your questions answered by CPS Energy experts 📅 Saturday, August 8, 2026🕙 10:00 AM&ndash;12:00 PM 📍 The Maestro Center515 SW 24th StreetSan Antonio, TX 78207 🎟️ Admission is completely FREE&mdash;but space is limited! Reserve your seat today and discover how saving energy can help you build a stronger, more profitable business. Dream It. Build It. Launch It.&nbsp;⚡

Save Money. Grow Your Business. – Free CPS Energy Workshop

🚀&nbsp;Young Minds. Big Ideas. Real Business Skills.Does your student have a creative idea, an entrepreneurial spirit, or an interest in learning how businesses are built? The Maestro Youth Business Boot Camp is an exciting three-day experience designed to help young people explore entrepreneurship, branding, creative problem-solving, public speaking, and business pitching! Students will learn how to take an idea and begin developing it into a real business&mdash;from identifying customers and creating a brand to building and presenting a winning business pitch. No previous business experience is needed. Students only need to bring their creativity, curiosity, and willingness to learn! 🌟&nbsp;Day 1: Building the Foundation&bull; Entrepreneurial mindset and business basics &bull; Identifying customers and market needs &bull; Developing a business idea from scratch 🎨 Day 2: Creating and Differentiating Your Brand&bull; Product innovation and creative problem-solving &bull; Branding, marketing, and business identity &bull; Learning how to stand out from the competition 🎤 Day 3: Optimization and Growth&bull; Public speaking and presentation skills &bull; Crafting a winning business pitch &bull; Final competition, presentations, and feedback 📅 August 3&ndash;5, 2026 🕙 10:00 AM&ndash;2:00 PM each day 📍 The Maestro Center 515 SW 24th Street San Antonio, TX 78207 🎟️ Registration: $25 per student Your registration includes:&bull; Admission to all three days of the boot camp &bull; Youth entrepreneurship program materials &bull; One official Youth Business Boot Camp T-shirt By the end of the boot camp, students will have practical business knowledge, stronger communication skills, and greater confidence in turning their ideas into action. Space is limited. Purchase your ticket today to reserve your student&rsquo;s spot! Dream It. Build It. Launch It. 🚀

Youth Business Boot Camp

✨ Join us at The Maestro for a special morning dedicated to our community and the dads who guide us every day! 🔨We&rsquo;re opening our doors for a FREE, hands-on event where kids can create something meaningful for Father&#39;s Day. This is a wonderful opportunity to visit the center, connect with neighbors, and let the kids&rsquo; creativity shine in a fun, welcoming environment!Activities for the day include:<ul data-path-to-node="6" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Build &amp; Decorate Toolboxes: A special project kids can assemble and personalize for Dad.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Color Custom Postcards: Kids can design and color heartfelt messages to share their appreciation.</li></ul>Everything is completely free and all supplies are provided. We can&rsquo;t wait to see you there as we celebrate the &quot;Maestros&quot; of our families together!

Fathers Day Celebration

✨ &iexcl;&Uacute;nete a nosotros en The Maestro para una ma&ntilde;ana especial dedicada a nuestra comunidad y a los pap&aacute;s que nos gu&iacute;an todos los d&iacute;as! 🔨&iexcl;Estamos abriendo nuestras puertas para un evento GRATUITO y pr&aacute;ctico donde los ni&ntilde;os pueden crear algo significativo para el D&iacute;a del Padre. Esta es una maravillosa oportunidad para visitar el centro, conectar con los vecinos y dejar que la creatividad de los ni&ntilde;os brille en un ambiente divertido y acogedor!Las actividades del d&iacute;a incluyen:<ul data-path-to-node="6" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Construir y decorar cajas de herramientas: Un proyecto especial que los ni&ntilde;os pueden ensamblar y personalizar para pap&aacute;.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Colorear postales personalizadas: Los ni&ntilde;os pueden dise&ntilde;ar y colorear mensajes sinceros para compartir su aprecio.</li></ul>Todo es completamente gratis y todos los suministros son proporcionados. &iexcl;No podemos esperar a verte all&iacute; mientras celebramos juntos a los &quot;Maestros&quot; de nuestras familias!

Celebración del Día del Padre

✨Join us at The Maestro for a special morning dedicated to our community and the moms who make it all happen! 🌸 We&rsquo;re opening our doors for a FREE, hands-on crafting event where kids can create something special for Mother&rsquo;s Day. This is a great chance to visit the center, meet your neighbors, and let the kids get creative in a fun, welcoming environment! Kids will have the chance to decorate their own cookies, design custom beaded bracelets, and create personalized pens to give to Mom on her special day!&nbsp; Everything is completely free and all supplies are provided. We can&rsquo;t wait to see you there and celebrate the &quot;Maestros&quot; of our families together!&nbsp;

Mothers Day Celebration

✨&iexcl;&Uacute;nete a nosotros en The Maestro para una ma&ntilde;ana especial dedicada a nuestra comunidad y a las madres que lo hacen posible! 🌸 &iexcl;Estamos abriendo nuestras puertas para un evento de manualidades GRATUITO y pr&aacute;ctico donde los ni&ntilde;os pueden crear algo especial para el D&iacute;a de la Madre! Esta es una gran oportunidad para visitar el centro, conocer a tus vecinos y dejar que los ni&ntilde;os sean creativos en un ambiente divertido y acogedor. &iexcl;Los ni&ntilde;os tendr&aacute;n la oportunidad de decorar sus propias galletas, dise&ntilde;ar pulseras personalizadas con cuentas y crear bol&iacute;grafos personalizados para regalar a mam&aacute; en su d&iacute;a especial!&nbsp; Todo es completamente gratis y todos los suministros est&aacute;n proporcionados. &iexcl;No podemos esperar a verte all&iacute; y celebrar juntos a los &quot;Maestros&quot; de nuestras familias!&nbsp;

Celebración del Día de las Madres

Join The Maestro for AI Made Practical, a free, bilingual, beginner-friendly seminar created for small-business owners and entrepreneurs. No technical background or previous experience with artificial intelligence is required. This session will focus on simple, practical ways to use AI to save time, reach more customers, and make everyday business tasks easier. During the seminar, you&rsquo;ll learn how to:&bull; Create better emails, flyers, proposals, and social media posts &bull; Save time on routine tasks, planning, and organization &bull; Improve your marketing and customer communication &bull; Use practical AI tools with greater confidence &bull; Protect confidential information and check AI-generated content for accuracy You&rsquo;ll leave with reusable prompts, business templates, a helpful resource guide, a responsible-use checklist, and practical exercises you can continue using after the seminar. Bring your real business questions and challenges! We&rsquo;ll help you explore useful AI tools, strategies, and solutions you can begin using right away. 📅 EVENT DETAILSSaturday, September 12, 2026 9:30 AM&ndash;12:00 PM 📍 LOCATIONThe Maestro Center Our Lady of the Lake University Convent Building 515 SW 24th St San Antonio, TX 78207 WHEN YOU ARRIVEEnter the Convent Building through the double blue doors. Go to the bottom floor and turn right. The Maestro is the last door on the right side of the hallway. Please bring a laptop, tablet, or smartphone so you can participate in the hands-on activities. 🎟️ Admission is free, but advance registration is required. Seating is limited, so reserve your spot today!

AI Made Practical

💰 Give your student the financial knowledge and confidence to build a stronger future!The Maestro Entrepreneur Center invites middle and high school students to a free, interactive financial literacy workshop led by Christopher Howard, founder of Chris Howard Financial.This youth-focused session will make important financial topics approachable, practical, and relevant to students&rsquo; everyday lives. 📘 Students Will Learn&bull; Budgeting basics that actually work &bull; How credit works and how to build good credit &bull; Smart ways to save and begin investing early &bull; How to avoid debt traps and common financial mistakes &bull; How to set financial goals and begin building wealth 🌟 What Students Can Expect&bull; Engaging, age-appropriate lessons &bull; Practical examples and real-world financial tips &bull; Free resources and giveaways &bull; Opportunities to connect with mentors and other students 📅 Event DetailsSaturday, September 26, 2026 10:00 AM&ndash;12:00 PM The Maestro Center Inside the Convent Building at Our Lady of the Lake University 515 SW 24th Street San Antonio, TX 78207 This session is specifically designed for students currently attending middle school or high school. Space is limited, and advance registration is required.Parents and guardians registering more than one student should select one ticket for each student attending. Student information will be collected separately for every ticket.Questions? Contact <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:events@maestrocenter.org" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">events@maestrocenter.org</a> or call (210) 901-8923.

Youth Financial Literacy: Build Your Future, Own Your Dream

Ready to turn your mission into momentum&mdash;and make the ask with confidence? 🚀 Join The Maestro Entrepreneur Center for Fundraising Accelerator&trade;: It&rsquo;s All About the Ask, an engaging four-week executive cohort created for nonprofit leaders who are ready to strengthen their fundraising, inspire supporters, and build a more sustainable future for their organizations. This isn&rsquo;t just another workshop! You&rsquo;ll spend four interactive Saturdays developing your story, sharpening your ask, exploring AI-powered fundraising tools, and building a practical funding blueprint you can begin using immediately. During the four-week cohort, you&rsquo;ll learn how to: 🎤 Week 1 &mdash; Build Your Story Clarify your mission, communicate your impact, and create a powerful case for support.🤝 Week 2 &mdash; Build Your Ask Learn how to confidently engage board members, donors, sponsors, and community partners.💻 Week 3 &mdash; Build Your Development Office with AI Use AI tools to research opportunities, write compelling content, stay organized, and strengthen donor stewardship.🗺️ Week 4 &mdash; Build Your Funding Blueprint Create a customized 12-month fundraising plan and a clear roadmap for moving forward. This cohort is designed for:&bull; Executive Directors and CEOs &bull; Development Directors &bull; Nonprofit Board Members &bull; Emerging Nonprofit Leaders You&rsquo;ll leave with:✓ A clear fundraising strategy ✓ AI-powered tools and ready-to-use templates ✓ A board engagement plan ✓ A 12-month fundraising roadmap ✓ A focused 90-day action plan ✓ Greater confidence to tell your story and make the ask We&rsquo;ll wrap up the experience with a graduation and celebration, recognizing your hard work and the exciting next chapter ahead for your organization! 🎓 Cohort details 📅 Saturdays: September 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2026 ⏰ 10:00 AM&ndash;2:00 PM 📍 The Maestro Entrepreneur Center 515 SW 24th Street, San Antonio, TX 78207 🍽️ Lunch provided each week 🎟️ $199 for the complete four-week cohort Your registration includes all four sessions, program materials, fundraising tools and templates, and lunch during each session. Space is limited&mdash;purchase your ticket today and get ready to build stronger relationships, unlock new resources, and create greater impact!

Fundraising Accelerator™ | Four-Week Cohort

📊Saturday Accelerator empowers minority, women, and veteran-owned small businesses with the high-impact strategies needed to fast-track their development and support long-term scaling. Condensed from the premier 13-week Accelerate Your Venture&nbsp;curriculum into two intensive, 8-hour sessions, this rapid-growth accelerator is led by an advanced, expertise business advisor who shares elite strategic knowledge on expanding entrepreneurial endeavors. The program helps participants sharpen their market positioning, optimize operational execution, and unlock immediate paths to transformative business growth. Use this form to reserve your spot, share where your business stands today, and tell us what support you need most. The more detail you provide, the better our mentors and peers can help you build systems, strengthen compliance, and plan your next stage of growth 🤝.

Saturday Accelerator

🫧 STRESS LESS. FEEL MORE GROUNDED.Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or mentally exhausted? Join The Maestro Entrepreneur Center for Put It in a Bubble, a free community class featuring motivational educator Marilyn Barker. This welcoming and practical session will introduce the Put It in a Bubble method and provide simple stress-management and grounding techniques you can use in everyday life. You&rsquo;ll leave with helpful tools designed to make stressful moments feel more manageable&mdash;without confusing language or added pressure. ✨ WHAT YOU&rsquo;LL LEARN&bull; Simple grounding techniques &bull; Ways to calm anxious thoughts &bull; Stress-relief strategies for everyday situations &bull; How to shift negative self-talk &bull; How to use the Put It in a Bubble method 🎯 WHO SHOULD ATTEND?&bull; Adults experiencing stress or feeling overwhelmed &bull; College students &bull; Young adults &bull; Working professionals &bull; Anyone interested in practical coping and grounding tools 💜 WHY ATTEND?&bull; Feel more prepared for stressful moments &bull; Learn techniques you can begin using right away &bull; Gain practical tools for everyday life &bull; Leave feeling encouraged, supported, and more grounded 📅 EVENT DETAILSSaturday, October 24, 2026 10:00 AM&ndash;12:00 PM The Maestro Center 515 SW 24th Street San Antonio, TX 78207 🎟️ ADMISSION IS FREE!Admission is completely free, but space is limited. Reserve your seat today and give yourself a little time to pause, breathe, and feel more grounded.

Stress Less. Feel More Grounded. — Put It in a Bubble with Marilyn Barker

💙 Real people. Real conversations. A brighter tomorrow.Hospice care is often misunderstood&mdash;but having accurate information can make a meaningful difference for patients and their loved ones. Join Nurse Raven Phelps-Jackson, RN, of Abundant Hospice for a compassionate and informative conversation about what hospice care truly provides. Raven will debunk common misconceptions, answer frequently asked questions, and explain how hospice supports both patients and families.We&rsquo;ll discuss:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Common hospice myths and the truth behind them</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">When it may be the right time to consider hospice care</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">The services and support hospice provides</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">How hospice helps families throughout the journey</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Answers to your most frequently asked questions</li></ul>Whether you are a caregiver, supporting a loved one, or simply want to better understand hospice care, this session is for you. 🧡 You&rsquo;re not alone. Let us help you focus on what matters most. Event Details📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026 10:00 AM&ndash;12:00 PM 📍 The MaestroInside the Convent Building at Our Lady of the Lake University 515 SW 24th Street San Antonio, TX 78207 This is a free community event, and everyone is welcome! Registration is encouraged to reserve your seat. Questions? Contact <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:events@maestrocenter.org" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">events@maestrocenter.org</a> or call (210) 901-8923.

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Youth Financial Literacy: Build Your Future, Own Your Dream

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Stress Less. Feel More Grounded. — Put It in a Bubble with Marilyn Barker

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Hospice: Separating Myth from Reality

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