Upcoming SBA Houston Events!
Small Business Administration (SBA) sent this bulletin at 09/23/2022 11:47 AM EDT
Miércoles, 28 de septiembre | 2:00pm CDT | REGISTRARSE
ATTN Veterans: Come for the networking and resources, stay for the camaraderie! Event will feature Veteran Business EXPO owners, corporate procurement officers, AND 11+ breakout sessions supporting veteran business owners and entrepreneurs provided by SCORE Houston Mentors, U.S. Small Business Administration, Procurement Technical Assistance Center, Small Business Development Center, Houston Minority Supplier Development Council.
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Small Business Meetup in League City
Tuesday, October 4 | 9:00am-10:30am CDT | REGISTER
LOCATION: Rustika Café Bakery League City
(610 East Main Street - League City, TX)
Eager to start a business or grow your existing business? Representatives from the US Small Business Administration Houston District Office, Galveston County Small Business Development Center, and 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.
Small Business Export Workshop - College Station
Wednesday, October 5 | 10:00am-11:30am CDT | REGISTER
LOCATION: McFerrin Center for Entrepreneurship
(1700 Research Parkway, Suite 130 - College Station, TX)
Join the SBA Houston District Office in collaboration U.S. Commercial Service and Brazos Valley Small Business Development Center (SBDC) – to hear from export experts about various related topics. SBA has made it a priority to help small business exporters with several export loans specifically designed to help the business expand into export activities. Find out how you can find and meet your export foreign buyer from U.S. Commercial Service and learn how the SBDC can help your business with training and advising. Session will include networking and Q&A.
Fifth Ward Small Business Series:
Ready, Set, GO in Business
Thursday, October 6 | 11:30am-1:30pm CDT | REGISTER
Do you want to start or grow your own small business? Join SBA Houston and the Fifth Ward Community Redevelopment Corporation for this workshop that will lay the groundwork for helping new and aspiring entrepreneurs launch a business idea and understand the steps to building a business that is credit ready.
UPCOMING IN THIS SERIES:
Accessing Capital Panel Discussion
Thursday, October 20 | 11:30am-1:30pm CDT | REGISTER
LOCATION: The DeLuxe Theater (3303 Lyons Avenue - Houston, TX)
Franchise Expo Houston
Friday, October 7-Saturday, October 8 | 10:00am-4:00pm | DETAILS
LOCATION: NRG Center (1 NRG Park - Houston, TX)
Franchise Expo Houston brings together attendees, exhibitors, and expert speakers for information sharing, education, business development and fun! Stop by the SBA booth (#630) and SCORE Houston booth (#228) to hear how we support local small businesses. Also join the SBA Access to Capital presentation on Friday at 1:30pm CDT in room 603!
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Annual Luncheon & Business Expo
Friday, October 7 | 11:45am CDT | DETAILS
LOCATION: Hilton Americas Downtown
(1600 Lamar St. - Houston, TX)
The Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Luncheon & Business Expo highlights the Chamber’s work and its impact on our economy. The event features networking, remarks from local and national leaders, local exhibitors and entrepreneurs. Stop by and visit the SBA exhibit booth to learn about programs to help your business start, grow, and expand!
Houston District Office Monthly Information Series
Attend these monthly virtual sessions to learn about federal contracting, access to capital, business basics, and to connect with local support resources!
Federal Contracting Fridays
Hosted By: Lead Business Opportunity Specialist Miguel Ruiz
Session Topic: Federal Contracting Basics
Friday, October 7 | 10:00am CDT | REGISTER
Talk Small Business Thursdays
Hosted By: Lead Economic Development Specialist Valerie Maher
Session Topic: Women-Owned Businesses & Entrepreneurs -
Meet your local Women’s Business Center!
Thursday, October 13 | 10:00am CDT | REGISTER
Money Mondays
Hosted By: Lead Lender Relations Specialist Winston Labbé
Session Topic: Local SBA lenders will discuss how loan decisions are made, information required for a complete loan application package, and key factors that will enhance your chances of being approved.
Monday, October 17 | 2:00pm CDT | REGISTER
Pitch Your Businesses Financial Needs
to SBA-Approved Lenders!
Wednesday, October 19 | 8:30am-12:00pm CDT | REGISTER
LOCATION: HCC Alief Hayes Campus
(2811 Hayes Road - Main Building, 3rd Floor, Room A319)
Attendees will have the opportunity to pitch their financing needs to multiple lenders in scheduled, one-on-one 15-minute sessions! Also, meet SBA Houston District Office representatives and engage with SBA's Resource Partner network who provide free one-on-one business advising as well as community partners HCC, METRO, and Port.
Close the Deal with a Woman-Owned
Small Business Certification
Wednesday, October 19 | 12:00pm-1:30pm CDT | REGISTER
LOCATION: Emancipation Park Cultural Center
(3018 Emancipation Avenue - Houston, TX)
Join Houston Southeast and SBA Houston District Office to celebrate Women’s Small Business Month! Throughout this curated panel of local Houston women (who will provide a first-hand look into some of the opportunities and challenges for women-owned businesses) and SBA resources (who will share the information about the certifications that can help grow your business). There will be a short time for Q&A.
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