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Greater Houston Business Procurement Forum (GHBPF): Doing Business with our State Agencies & Emergency Preparedness

Tuesday, June 28 | 8:00am-11:00am CDT
LOCATION: HCC West Loop Campus 1st Floor Auditorium
5601 West Loop South – Houston, TX 77081
Various State Agencies and Institutions and their representatives will discuss the prospects for doing business and outline business opportunities for Small and Minority owned businesses and Historically Underutilized Businesses.


SBA Programs & Services

Tuesday, June 28 | 1:30pm CDT | REGISTER
Join SBA Houston to learn about the SBA resources available to you as a small business! This webinar will provide up-to-date information on SBA programs, services, and financial assistance.

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Pasadena Small Business Resource Fair


Pasadena Small Business Resource Fair

Wednesday, June 29 | 8:00am-10:00am CDT | REGISTER
LOCATION: CT Church Pasadena
6109 Fairmont Parkway – Pasadena, TX 77505
The Small Business Resource Fair will begin with a panel discussion with representatives from the SBA (Small Business Administration), SBDC (Small Business Development Center), SCORE Houston, and San Jacinto College, who will be discussing resources that can help your business THRIVE! After the panel discussion, guests can walk around the room and visit with multiple entities ready to tell you how to do business with them!


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Prepare su negocio para desastres

  Jueves, 30 de junio | 11:00am CDT | REGISTRARSE

Aprenda a preparar su negocio contra desastres. Los desastres pueden adoptar muchas formas y el costo financiero de la reconstrucción después de un desastre puede ser abrumador. Estará en mejor posición para recuperarse y continuar las operaciones en caso de que ocurra un desastre.


SBA Office Hours at the Ion
(1st and 3rd Fridays of the Month)

Friday, July 1 | 10:00am CDT | REGISTER
LOCATION: Ion – 4201 Main Street
Houston, TX 77002

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Office Hours introduces people to the resources and programs that can support their entrepreneurial journey. For example, maybe you need to draft a business plan and need a mentor. Perhaps you are a small business and need funding. Or maybe you are thinking about starting a business and need initial marketing support in developing a brand. That is where we can help! This event is a collaboration between SBA, SCORE Houston, and the Ion.


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SBA and Huntsville SBDC
Small Business Meetup in Huntsville

Wednesday, July 13 | 10:00am-11:00am CDT | REGISTER
LOCATION: Huntsville Walker County Chamber of Commerce
1327 11th Street – Huntsville, TX 77340
Hoping to start a business or grow your existing business? Reps from the SBA Houston District Office and SBA’s Resource Partner Network (Huntsville Small Business Development Center, Huntsville Walker County Chamber of Commerce & SCORE) will be available to answer your questions. Learn how SBA programs and services can help you move forward!

 


SBA Small Business Meetup in Pearland

Friday, July 15 | 9:00am-10:30am CDT | REGISTER
LOCATION: PJ’s Coffee – 12640 Broadway St. – Pearland, TX 77584
Eager to start a business or grow your existing business? Representatives from the SBA Houston District Office and SBA’s Resource Partner Network (San Jacinto College Small Business Development Center & SCORE) will be available to answer your questions. Learn how SBA programs and resources can help you succeed! Session will be informative and allow for networking and Q&A.

 


Resources for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses

Tuesday, July 19 | 2:00pm-3:30pm CDT | REGISTER
Veterans, you will hear about programs designed to provide entrepreneurial development services such as business training, counseling, and resource partner referrals.

 


Small Business Meetup for the Vietnamese Community

Wednesday, July 27 | 8:30am-10:00am CDT | REGISTER
LOCATION: Bo Ne Houston
11169 Beechnut Street, Suite L – Houston, TX 77072
Eager to start a business or grow your existing business? Representatives from the US Small Business Administration Houston District Office, Small Business Development Center, SCORE, and East West Bank will be available to answer your questions. Learn how SBA programs and resources can help you succeed!! Session will be informative and allow for networking and Q&A.


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FREE Legal Services
for Texans in Need

Tuesday, June 28 | 6:30pm CDT | REGISTER
LOCATION: Economic Alliance Houston Port Region
203 Ivy Ave – Deer Park, TX 77536

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Digital Marketing Clinic:
Building a Website the
Right Way – with WordPress

Wednesday, June 29 | 6:00pm CDT | REGISTER
LOCATION: HCC Alief Hayes

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How to Get WBENC WBE Certified

Friday, July 1 | 1:00pm-3:00pm CDT | REGISTER

 

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Working Smarter, Not Harder:
Strategies for Success

Monday, June 27 | 12:00pm CDT | REGISTER

 

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Identifying Who Buys Your Goods and Services in the Federal Government

Thursday, June 30 | 9:30am CDT | REGISTER

 

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Want to learn more about SBA Programs & Services?

Download the SBA Houston Resource Guide HERE
Download the National Resource Guide HERE

Questions? Please contact houston@sba.gov