PVAMU CEDCED Tarrant CountyPVAMU Extension
Help & technical assistance

How to sign up, and get around.

Plain directions for every part of this site, for first time visitors and for PVAMU staff. Nothing here requires an account.

The one page version
  • Register: use the Register button in the menu. It opens our free Eventbrite page.
  • Find a date: the Events page holds every session, searchable, with calendar downloads.
  • Get materials: Resources. Locked items need the passcode your cohort was emailed.
  • Help us out: Volunteers & Sponsors. Your confirmation email includes a link to cancel.
  • Stuck: cblilly@pvamu.edu · 817-884-1945 ext 6822.

Start here

I want to register for B.I.D. Academy

The Fall 2026 cohort runs September 2 through October 28. Registration is free and handled on Eventbrite.

Register on Eventbrite

I want to find an event

Every workshop, forum, and cohort session lives on one calendar you can search, sort, and add to your own calendar.

Open the calendar

I want to volunteer or sponsor

Volunteers, in-kind gifts, and sponsorships all start from one page, with a link emailed to you so you can change or cancel later.

Volunteers & sponsors

How to register for B.I.D. Academy

  1. 01Open the Register button in the top menu, or go to the B.I.D. Academy page and choose Register.
  2. 02You land on our Eventbrite page. Pick the session or the full cohort and select Reserve a spot.
  3. 03Enter your name, email, and phone. Registration is free, so no payment is requested. If a page ever asks you to pay for B.I.D. Academy, stop and email us.
  4. 04Check your inbox for the Eventbrite confirmation. It holds your ticket, the date, and the location or Zoom link.
  5. 05Add the session to your calendar. You can also open our calendar page and download the same event as a calendar file.
  6. 06Arrive a few minutes early. Materials are handed out in the room and posted in the Resources library afterward.

What to expect after you register

  • A confirmation email from Eventbrite, immediately.
  • A reminder before the session, with parking or Zoom details.
  • Session materials in the Resources library after each meeting.

If a form will not submit or the registration page will not load, email cblilly@pvamu.edu and we will register you by hand.

Register on Eventbrite

How to use each section

Events calendar

/events

Find any session and get it onto your own calendar.

  1. 1Type in the search box to filter by title, topic, or location.
  2. 2Use the sort control to switch between chronological order and newest first.
  3. 3The count beside each heading tells you how many events are in that group.
  4. 4Open an event to see the full description, the flyer, and the registration link.
  5. 5Choose Add to Google Calendar, or download the calendar file to open it in Outlook or Apple Calendar.

Resources library

/resources

Guides, forms, templates, and recorded videos.

  1. 1Browse the library, or jump to Forms & Surveys, Templates, or Videos from the Resources menu.
  2. 2Select any item to open or download it. Most items are open to everyone.
  3. 3A lock icon means the item is reserved for a cohort or partner. Enter the passcode you were given in the passcode box, then select Unlock.
  4. 4The unlock lasts for your visit. If you do not have a passcode, email us and we will tell you whether the item is meant for you.

Media gallery

/media

Photos and videos from past sessions and events.

  1. 1Use the filters to show photos only, videos only, or a specific program.
  2. 2Select any tile to open it full size. Nothing is cropped in the viewer.
  3. 3Use the arrows, or the left and right arrow keys, to move between items.
  4. 4Press ESC, or select the close button, to return to the gallery.
  5. 5Captions and transcripts sit below each item in the viewer.

Vendor showcase

/showcase

Browse cohort businesses.

  1. 1Open the showcase to see participating vendors and what they offer.
  2. 2Select a vendor for their full profile and public links.
  3. 3To reach a vendor whose contact details are not listed, use the contact request form on their profile. We pass your message along; we never publish a vendor's email or phone unless they opted in.

Volunteers, sponsors, and in-kind support

/support

Sign up to help, and change your mind later without calling anyone.

  1. 1Pick the session and the item or role you want to cover.
  2. 2Enter your name and email, review the sharing acknowledgement, and submit.
  3. 3You receive a confirmation email that includes a private manage link.
  4. 4Use that manage link any time to review or cancel your signup. Each email can only claim the same item once, so if you see a duplicate notice you are already on the list.

Accounts and sign in

Visitors never need an account. You can browse every page, register for events, download open resources, and sign up to volunteer or sponsor without signing in.

Sign in exists only for PVAMU staff and leadership who manage this site. Use Staff sign in and choose Sign in with Microsoft with your pvamu.edu Outlook account. Confirmed pvamu.edu accounts get read-only Viewer access the first time they sign in; higher levels are granted by the Owner.

Frequently asked questions

Registration

Events and calendar

Resources and passcodes

Volunteers and sponsors

Accessibility and privacy

Staff and leadership access

Still stuck? Technical assistance

Contact

Chelsé Lilly, M.S., EA-PV-CED
Community and Economic Development Agent, Tarrant County

cblilly@pvamu.edu817-884-1945 · Ext 6822Book a time

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