The SBA lending landscape has undergone its most significant transformation in years. From stricter ownership requirements to the return of the Franchise Directory, the rules are now in full effect. Are you using them to your advantage?

If you’re in commercial real estate, small business, or investment, this is the most important 90 minutes you’ll spend this quarter. We’re moving past the rumors and diving into the official “What’s New & What’s Next” for 2026.

𝑾𝒉𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝒂 𝒎𝒖𝒔𝒕-𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒅:

👉 𝗙𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀:
Hear directly from the SBA about new policy shifts and how they impact your ability to secure funding.

👉 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆:
Connect with members of the Asian Chamber of Commerce and AREAA to expand your referral network.

👉 𝗧𝗵𝗲 “𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗮𝗽”:
Get a first look at the lending landscape so you can advise your clients with total confidence.

Knowledge is power—and in this market, it’s the difference between a closed deal and a missed opportunity.

📅 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: May 21st, 2026
⏰ 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: University Of Houston Texas Gulf Coast Small Business Development Center Network, 1455 W Loop S, Houston, TX 77027