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The Houston Host Committee is committed to supplier diversity and actively engages with diverse local suppliers to maximize procurement opportunities in partnership with high-profile events. The Buy Houston: By Houston Supplier Diversity Program supports minority, woman, LGBTQIA+, and veteran-owned businesses through professional development sessions, networking events, and access to subcontract o...

The Beacon State Fund, in partnership with the Governor's Commission for Women, is hosting a pitch competition and will select two awardees in 2023. The women-owned small business pitch competition is made possible by Sempra’s support of the Beacon State Fund.Sempra is an energy infrastructure company focused on connecting millions through the power of people, ideas, and innovation. As owners of o...

Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur or an established business owner, the Governor’s Small Business Resource Portal will provide you with the most relevant resources and contacts to help you find success. This important tool offers a customized list of useful business resources to assist you in starting or growing your business in Texas.The portal is easy to access and use—simply answer five ...

Governor’s Small Business Summit — HoustonDecember 7, 2023 9:00 am – 3:00 pmBayou City Event Center, 9401 Knight Rd., Houston, TX 77045About the Event:The Governor's Small Business Summit — Houston aims to help women-owned small businesses and aspiring female entrepreneurs reach new heights in their business journey. This event offers a variety of sessions bringing together local, state and federa...

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Greater Houston Business Procurement Forum (GHBPF) Breakfast MeetingTuesday, October 24, 20238:00 am to 11:00 amTHE ION is located at 4201 Main Street at Wheeler Ave., Houston, TX 77002. Parking is available in the Parking Lot across the Street from the Building.We are pleased to Announce our upcoming Forum as we host:"Doing Business With Our Federal Agencies - Navigating the Maze of Federal Contr...

The Houston Host Committee is committed to supplier diversity and actively engages with diverse local suppliers to maximize procurement opportunities in partnership with high-profile events. The Buy Houston: By Houston Supplier Diversity Program supports minority, woman, LGBTQIA+, and veteran-owned businesses through professional development sessions, networking events, and access to subcontract o...

It's SBA Awards Season!! Time to nominate those awesome, deserving small businesses that you know and love OR encourage them to self-nominate!Nomination Deadline: December 7, 2023 at 3PM CTAll guidance & eligibility requirements can be found at www.sba.gov/nsbw.We are seeking nominations in the following categories:District Small Business Awards: Small Business Person of the YearSmall Business Exp...

We invite you to join us for the HOUMade Summit on Saturday, October 28th, 2023 from 9-3pm at the West Houston Institute collaborative facilities. The HOUMade Summit will be a day filled with opportunities to further build, support and grow our Creative/Maker ecosystem. HOUMade was born thanks to willingness of our Local partners and Small Business Makers that collaborated and worked closely with ...

WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION VIRTUAL SESSIONWe invite you to attend our FREE virtual workshop and learn about the insights from successful women in the Construction Industry PLUS resources to grow your business. Classes start Thursday, October 26th. The first 5 sessions are virtual from 12PM to 1PM. The December 7th final session is IN-PERSON and also, 12PM – 1PM.......

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The Port of Houston is seeking SMWBE professional service firms to provide facilities inspections across Port Houston terminals in marine structures and electrical communications. Testing and training are at no cost to interested firms. Download the flyer for kinks to register......

The Small Business Growth Fund is back for the third and final round of 2023! In partnership with the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) and with funding from Etsy and Progressive, the Small Business Growth Fund provides small business owners the capital they need to make their next move. Recipients will receive $5,000-$25,000 grants to help accelerate their growth and achieve their goals.We ha...

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The Justice and Commerce Departments announce creation of Disruptive Technology Strike Force in Houston to help companies protect U.S. Advanced Technologies from illegal acquisition and use by Nation-State Adversaries.October 19, 2023 | 8:00 AM-12:30 PMPartnership Tower701 Avenida De Las AmericasHouston, TX 77010Learn how you can join the FBI, BIS and other law enforcement agencies to protect U.S....

FBISD Small Business Enterprise Program Workshop (to enhance GC and sub-relationships and A/E sub-relationships to ensure quality performance on FBISD projects).(Construction & Non-Construction)Contractors, sub-contractors and other interested businesses are invited to RSVP via sbep@fortbendisd.com. The workshop will be held Friday, November 3, 2023 at FBISD James Reese Career & Technical Center (...

Veterans Business MarketplaceHouston Regional Veterans Chamber of CommerceWings Over Houston 2023Ellington Airport - Joint Reserve Base, Houston TX14 & 15 Oct 2023USAF ThunderbirdsThis is going to be a great & fun time! The Veterans Business Marketplace will be in the Center of Wings Over Houston Airshow next to the Legends & Hero's Tent. Wings Over Houston - One of the top 5 air shows in the Unit...

“The City of Missouri, City Texas will be hosting its 4th Annual Small Business Procurement and Empowerment Workshop. This free event is an exciting and important networking event designed to educate and empower small, minority, women, and veteran business owners.If you would like to register, two (2) representatives of your company can register onlineNote: You do not have to enter a “Promo Code”....