EGBI's hosting an impactful discussion with local successful business owners. Join us and be inspired by their stories, learn from their experiences firsthand, and engage directly with them.

Our panelists are Shanaz Ikonne, sharing her experience as a small business owner in the mental health industry; Nicole Soumbeniotis, owner of Onceover Coffee Bar to share about her journey in the food industry. Efren Loyola, owner of Native Scenery Landscapes, and our insightful moderator, Hopeton B. Hay, a distinguished community leader and Executive Director of the Office of Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Programs for the University of Texas System, an office he has led since 2012.