Ready to take your business from invisible to irresistble? 

The Coastal Bend Business Innovation Center (CBBIC) at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC) and Cheniere Energy, Inc (Cheniere) have teamed up to facilitate a series of six workshops designed to assist innovative, local entrepreneurs in developing business models that align with and fulfill industry supply-chain needs while strengthening the local economy.

At the conclusion of the six workshops, participants can apply for awards from Cheniere for up to $20,000. These awards are open to those small businesses and entrepreneurs who complete all six workshops and are within the SIC/NAICS codes designated by Cheniere.

Program Timeline

February 4, 2026  From Invisible to Irresistible: Building a Sales Engine that Works

February 18, 2026 Monetizing Your Value: Getting Paid what You’re Worth

March 4, 2026 Building Corporate Relationships: From Nurturing to Repeat Business

March 18, 2026 What do Giants need from Vendors

April 1, 2026  From Hustle to Flow: Managing Time, Money and Energy

April 15, 2026 How to Grow When You’re the Only Employee

April 29, 2026 Application Workshop

April 30, 2026 Application Opens

May 15, 2026 Application Closes

May 27, 2026 Awards Ceremony

Stop the hustle and start the flow. Your journey to the next leer starts here! 

 For more information and to register please visit https://cbbic.tamucc.edu/programs/doing-business-with-giants/