Join the SBA Houston District Office during the month of January for Website Wednesdays! Each week we will dive deep into the SBA website to ensure small businesses are getting the most out of SBA’s programs and services.
SBA Business Guide
Wednesday, January 8 | 10:30am-11:30am CT | REGISTER
Learn how to use the SBA website to:
- Access the 10 steps to start a business and
- How to use the SBA Business guide to plan, launch, manage, and grow your small business.
SBA Funding Programs
Wednesday, January 15 | 10:30am-11:30am CT | REGISTER
Learn how to use the SBA website to:
- Find SBA guaranteed funding programs to start or grow your business and
- How to use the SBA Lender Match Tool to find lenders that offer loans for your business.
SBA Federal Contracting and Certifications Programs
Wednesday, January 22 | 10:30am-11:30am CT | REGISTER
Learn how to use the SBA website to:
- Access the contracting guide to evaluate your readiness to do business with the government and
- Understand the certification programs used by the federal government to help small businesses win at least at 23% of all federal contracting dollars each year.
SBA Learning Center and Local SBA Assistance
Wednesday, January 29 | 10:30am-11:30am CT | REGISTER
- Learn how to use the SBA website to:
- Navigate the development and growth opportunities through the SBA,
the MySBA Learning platform and - How to navigate local SBA Houston resource partners websites to educate yourself throughout your entrepreneurial journey.
ALL SESSIONS WILL BE INTERACTIVE AND INCLUDE TIME FOR Q&A.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Business Information Session for Veterans In Conjunction with the Galveston County SBDC
Thursday, January 23 | 10:00am-12:00pm CT
IN-PERSON EVENT | REGISTER
SBA Export Loans & Resources
Friday, January 24 | 11:00am-12:00pm CT
VIRTUAL EVENT | REGISTER
3-PART VIRTUAL CLOSE THE DEAL SERIES:
Hosted by the GHWCC Women’s Business Center
- Part I: Close the Deal with Woman-Owned
Small Business Certifications
Monday, February 10 | 12:00pm-1:00pm CT | REGISTER
- Part II: Close the Deal with Federal
Procurement Market Research Tools
Monday, February 24 | 12:00pm-1:00pm CT | REGISTER
- Part III: Close the Deal with the SBA
Surety Bond Guarantee Program
Monday, March 10 | 12:00pm-1:00pm CT | REGISTER
Understanding Federal Contracting
Tuesday, February 11 | 1:00pm-2:00pm CT
VIRTUAL EVENT | REGISTER
SBA Resources for Doing Business Across Texas
A Cross-Collaborative Event with the SBA District Offices in Texas
Wednesday, February 12 | 10:00am-11:30am CT
VIRTUAL EVENT | REGISTER
SBA Business Guide:
10 Steps to Starting a Business You LOVE
Friday, February 14 | 10:30am-11:30am CT
VIRTUAL EVENT | REGISTER
Resource Partner Events
Texas Gulf Coast Small Business Development Center
From Idea to Impact: Smart Steps to Start and Grow Your Business
Wednesday, January 15 | 12:00pm-1:00pm CT
IN-PERSON EVENT | REGISTER
SCORE Houston
GenZ Workshop
Tuesday, January 7 | 11:00am-1:00pm CT
IN-PERSON EVENT | REGISTER
WBEA Women’s Business Center
Tools to Elevate Your Business:
The Basics of Digital Marketing
Wednesday, January 15 | 1:00pm-3:00pm CT
VIRTUAL EVENT | REGISTER
Alliance Women’s Business Center
Mastering Small Business Taxes
Wednesday, January 29 | 9:00am-12:00pm CT
IN-PERSON EVENT | REGISTER
GHWCC Women’s Business Center
Retail Revolution: Trends and Strategies for Success
Monday, January 27 | 12:00pm-1:00pm CT
VIRTUAL EVENT | REGISTERAPEX Accelerator
How to Use Contract: Opportunities Found on SAM.gov
Friday, January 17 | 9:30am-11:30am CT
VIRTUAL EVENT | REGISTER