2025 Bites of Business: November Lunch & Learn Series

Bites of Business: Lunch and Learn is a bi-monthly workshop hosted by the Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce with Presenting Sponsor Texas First Bank. This engaging series is designed to provide business owners and professionals with actionable insights, skill-building opportunities, and networking. Registration cost includes lunch.

November 4, 2025: Effective Networking Tips for Making Connections
Speakers Panel:
Amy Reid, Galveston County SBDC
Amy has owned and operated a veteran - owned small business since 2010. With more than 20 years of experience in small business ownership, human resources, payroll, marketing, web design, management, and facilities operations, she is a resource to small business owners on a variety of topics. She has more than 10 years of experience in business coaching and advising. Reid is active in the community and often speaks at small business networking groups and serves on several community committees.

Becky Sill, Fantastic Sams & Gelu Italian Ice
From track athlete to coach, volunteer to realtor and entrepreneur, Becky is currently the owner of two Fantastic Sams Cut & Color Hair salons and a Gelu Italian Ice business. Along the way she has learned not to underestimate the power of showing up but being intentional about making connections is key to solidifying business.

Brad Bricker, CMIT Solutions
Brad is a natural introvert. As a long time computer nerd, he is most comfortable in a back room behind a screen. As the owner of a CMIT Solutions franchise, he has learned to get out and market himself as a representative of his business. The key to success in IT services is building good relationships.

The Chamber will issue a pre-workshop survey asking you for your top 3 questions before the workshop.