SBA Houston Events for the Week of June 6-10

SBA Programs & Services

Tuesday, June 7 | 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.

Summer School Series:

Meet the Lender Breakout Sessions

Wednesday, June 8 | 10:00am CDT | REGISTER
Are you a startup or existing business ready to pursue financing? Meet three SBA approved lending representatives and an SBA resource partner in four break-out sessions. These lenders and resource partner will discuss how lenders make loan decisions and steps you can take to mitigate challenges to accessing capital. This virtual event will provide a stepping-stone to building a business banking relationship.

Upcoming Webinars in this Series:
Choosing the Right Business Entity
Tuesday, June 14 | 1:00pm CDT | REGISTER

How Limited is the Liability of Your LLC?
Tuesday, June 21 | 1:00pm CDT | REGISTER

Prepare for Hurricane Season:
Learn About SBA Disaster Assistance

Wednesday, June 8 | 1:00pm CDT | REGISTER
Join the SBA Houston District Office and SCORE Houston to learn how to prepare and about low-interest federal disaster loans available to businesses and residents affected by a declared disaster. Businesses of all sizes located in declared disaster areas, private nonprofit organizations, homeowners, and renters affected by declared disasters, including natural disasters such as hurricanes, flooding, and wildfires are invited to attend.

Prepare su negocio para desastres   Jueves, 9 de junio | 11:00am CDT | REGISTRARSE 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.

Did YOU Know? 

SBA has a digital platform for women business owners ready to grow their business called ASCENT! Ascent puts women business owners in charge of selecting content tailored to their individual needs and busy schedule.

Start YOUR Learning Journey HERE

Preparando su negocio para solicitar un préstamo Lunes, 13 de junio | 11:00am CDT | REGISTRARSE

Aprenda los conceptos básicos para solicitar un préstamo, incluido cómo comprender su puntaje de crédito, aumentar sus probabilidades de aprobación y recursos gratuitos para ayudarlo.

Small Disadvantaged Business:
Preparing for a Federal Contract with Access to Capital

Tuesday, June 14 | 2:00pm CDT | REGISTER
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) is hosting a webinar to provide small disadvantaged businesses and new entrants the opportunity to prepare for Federal contracting with information on access to capital. Event participants will hear from HUD’s Secretary, Marcia L. Fudge, and experts from PTAC, and SBA.

Do You Have a BAIL Team?

Wednesday, June 15 | 1:00pm CDT | REGISTER
A BAIL team is an acronym that stands for a banker, accountant, insurance agent, and a legal team. Join SBA and SCORE Houston for a panel discussion on the benefits of having a BAIL Team and how to find one that works for you! Also, get your questions answered by the experts during our Q&A session!

LGBTQ+ Small Business Growth via

Federal and Corporate Contracting

Thursday, June 16 | 10:30am CDT | REGISTER
Join SBA’s Houston, Tennessee, and Seattle District Offices to learn about the free programs and services available through the SBA including the SBA 8(a) Business Development Program. In collaboration with the National and local LGBT chambers, attendees will also learn more about the benefits of the NGLCC LGBT Business Enterprise® (LGBTBE) certification and hear firsthand from small business owners who have benefited from these programs.

Diversifying the Supply Chain Panel Discussion

Friday, June 17 | 10:00am CDT | REGISTER
Many small businesses continue to face challenges post COVID. Join SBA and SCORE Houston as we discuss these challenges and hear expert recommendations on Supply Chain, Labor Management and Operations. Session will include audience Q&A.

Cafecito y Negocios Miércoles, 22 de junio | 8:30am CDT | REGISTRARSE LOCALIZACIÓN: Cafe Guadalupe (11902 Aldine Westfield Road – Houston, TX 77093)

¡Aprenda cómo los programas y recursos en Houston pueden ayudarlo a tener éxito! Los representantes de la Administración de Pequeños Negocios y varios recursos en Houston estarán disponibles para responder a sus preguntas. También tendrá la oportunidad de conocer a otros dueños de negocios locales.

Ginnie Mae’s Fiscal Year 2022
Small Business Outreach Virtual Event

Thursday, June 23 | 9:00am-11:45am CDT | REGISTER
Hosted by The Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae) and the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU). Joint breakout rooms for discussion with the following: Office of Enterprise Data & Technology Solutions, Office of Finance, Office of Issuer & Portfolio Management, and Office of Securities Operations.

State & Federal Taxes for LLCs Tuesday, June 7 | 9:30am CDT | REGISTER

Starting and Running Your Own Business Saturday, June 11 | 9:00am CDT | REGISTER LOCATION: HCC West Loop – Room 142

Leveraging Your Capability Statement Tuesday, June 14 | 2:00pm CDT | REGISTER

Ways to Mitigate Fraud Monday, June 13 | 12:00pm CDT | REGISTER

Understanding the Domestic Preference Statutes: The Buy American Act and Trade Agreements Thursday, June 9 | 12:00pm CDT | REGISTER

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