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NABA meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month. Every meeting is built around a practical business topic presented by a real business owner or expert. Show up, learn something, and put it to work.

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Week 18 — Coming Up Thursday

This week's meeting is open to all NABA members. Lunch is included. Arrive early to network before the presentation begins.

Week 18 — NABA Meeting

Getting More Google Reviews for Your Business

Reviews are the number one trust signal for local businesses and one of the top local SEO ranking factors. This week's featured speaker will walk through exactly how to ask for reviews, when to ask, how to respond to every type of review, and how to build a repeatable system so your business keeps collecting them every month.

Thursday, September 10, 2026
11:30 AM — 1:00 PM (doors open at 11:15)
Northlake Community Center — 1 Peel Road, Northlake, TX
Featured Presentation + Open Networking
Free for members — $15 for guests
September
10
2026
11:30 AM Thursday
Northlake Community Center
Speaker Slot
Open for a NABA
member to present
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September Schedule

Upcoming NABA Meetings

Every 2nd and 4th Thursday at 11:30 AM. Every meeting is a different topic. Every topic is something you can use.

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Sep
10
Thu
Next Up

Getting More Google Reviews

11:30 AM — 1:00 PM
Northlake Community Center
Marketing · Reputation · Local SEO
Speaker slot open — Apply to present
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Sep
24
Thu
Coming Up

Productivity Systems for Business Owners

11:30 AM — 1:00 PM
Northlake Community Center
Operations · Productivity · Systems
Workshop format — Time blocking, batching, and the weekly review
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Oct
8
Thu
Coming Up

Building a Referral Engine for Your Business

11:30 AM — 1:00 PM
Northlake Community Center
Marketing · Referrals · Relationships
Member presentation — Apply to present this topic
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Oct
22
Thu
Coming Up

AI Tools Every Small Business Owner Should Know

11:30 AM — 1:00 PM
Northlake Community Center
Technology · AI · Automation
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Speaker Opportunity

Share What You Know with Local Business Owners

NABA gives members a 10 to 15 minute platform to teach something valuable to a room full of local business owners who are actively trying to grow. It is one of the highest-leverage things you can do to build your authority in North Texas.

Build Authority in Your Field

Position yourself as the go-to expert on your topic in the local business community. One great presentation is remembered for months.

Get Real Exposure to Real Buyers

Every person in the room is a local business owner who may need what you offer — or know someone who does.

Help the Community Grow

NABA runs on the generosity of members who share what they know. When you teach, everyone wins — including your own business.

Your Slides Archived in the Library

After you speak, your presentation is saved in the NABA resource library where members can access it for weeks and months afterward.

Apply to Speak at NABA

Fill out this short form and we will follow up within 3 business days to discuss available dates and your topic.

Speaker Archive

Past NABA Presentations

Every past presentation is saved in the library. Click any card to access the slides.

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MS
June 2026 — Week 14

Email Marketing That Actually Works

Maria S. — Northlake Social Co.

Subject line formulas, send frequency, list building, and free tools that get results. Email returns $36 for every $1 spent.

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JK
May 2026 — Week 10

Building Your First Referral Program

James K. — Keller Business Consulting

A step-by-step framework for turning your best customers into your best salespeople without any awkward asking.

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LM
April 2026 — Week 6

Pricing Strategy for Service Businesses

Laura M. — Lone Star Financial

How to price with confidence, stop undercharging, and communicate your value so clients stop asking for discounts.

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DR
March 2026 — Week 2

Social Media in 30 Minutes a Day

David R. — Argyle Marketing Group

A realistic, sustainable system for showing up consistently on social media without spending hours on it every week.

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TM
February 2026 — Week 52

Local SEO in 2026: What Actually Moves the Needle

The Tribe Maker — Digital Marketing Agency

The three things Google actually cares about for local rankings — and the one thing most business owners are completely ignoring.

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AT
January 2026 — Week 48

From Burnout to Balance: Running a Business That Serves You

Angela T. — Growth HR Solutions

Practical strategies for setting boundaries, delegating effectively, and building a business that does not require you to be everywhere all the time.

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Speaker FAQ

Common Questions From Prospective Speakers

Everything you need to know before applying to present at a NABA meeting.

What kind of presentations does NABA look for?

NABA presentations should be practical, actionable, and relevant to local business owners. The best presentations give attendees something specific they can go do this week. We are not looking for sales pitches — we are looking for education. A great rule of thumb: at least 80 percent of your presentation should be genuinely useful content, with any business context woven in naturally. Topics can span marketing, operations, finance, leadership, technology, hiring, and anything else that helps small businesses grow.

How long is the presentation and what does the format look like?

Speaker presentations are 10 to 15 minutes, followed by a short Q&A with the group. Slides are encouraged but not required. You can use a projector and screen at the venue, or speak without visuals if that works better for your topic. NABA meetings run from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM. The first 30 minutes are open networking and lunch, and presentations begin at noon. We keep it relaxed and conversational — this is not a formal conference stage.

Do I need to be a NABA member to speak?

In most cases, yes — NABA speaker slots are prioritized for members because it is one of the core membership benefits. That said, if you have a topic that is exceptionally relevant and you are not yet a member, reach out and we can discuss it. Many people apply to speak and end up joining NABA as a result, which gives them ongoing access to the platform and the community. Membership information is available on the Community page.

What happens after I submit my application?

Someone from NABA will follow up by email within 3 business days to confirm we received your application and to discuss your topic in more detail. If your topic is a good fit for an upcoming meeting, we will work with you to find an available date and give you any logistics you need to prepare. If the timing is not right or the topic needs some adjustments, we will let you know and keep your application on file for future dates. We want to make it easy for members to share what they know.