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Fort Bend ISD’s Small Business Enterprise Program (SBEP) will host its next virtual vendor workshop on Wednesday, January 26, from 2 to 4 p.m.This event is open to small businesses and vendors interested in doing business with the District, and attendees can register online.The following topics will be discussed at the virtual workshop:“Be the Reason Our Students Succeed” - Brenna Cosby, FBISD Edu...

The Greater Houston Business Procurement Forum will be held at the fabulous ION.Date: Janaury 25, 2022Time: 8:00am - 10:45amVenue: ION, 4201 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. A full breakfast will be served from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.Immediately after the presentations, attendees can take a guided tour of the ION and/or sit in on Business Opportunity Breakout Sessions....

Learn how to market your company and do business with different governmental agencies.Date: January 27, ThursdayTime: 10:00 am to 11:30 amZoom Webinar ......

For proposed, startup and existing business owners. A free, live two-and-a-half hour webinar that sets you up for success. Know your numbers and plan right for 2022!This virtual webinar is a prerequisite for the team lead of all teams applying for the 2022 HCC Business Plan Competition. Other entrepreneurs are also welcome! Featured Topics:Understanding the Primary Purpose of your BusinessHow to G...

If your business is ready for growth, GrowSmart TM gives you the tools and strategies to reach your goals. GrowSmart TM was developed to meet the needs of growing businesses. Combining the latest ideas with timeless principles, GrowSmart TM will propel your business forward!Participants will receive: Financial Intelligence and E-Myth RevisitedAll class materials and additional readings1-2-1 Coachi...

Small Business Starts With Big Ideas. This Year, Make Your Move!Get a running start on 2022 and fuel your business with:$5,000 grants from the Hello Alice Small Business Growth FundVirtual events with top entrepreneurs and business advocatesStep-by-step guidance on how to build a strategic plan and achieve your goals in 2022......

2022 HCC Business Plan CompetitionThe annual HCC Business Plan Competition is for Proposed, Startup and Existing Entrepreneurs. All accepted contestant teams get free training and advising late February through May to refine and polish their plans to start and/or grow their business. The top five teams win prize money! All graduation teams feel like winners because they all come out with the great...

Join the City of Houston's Office of Business Opportunity and SCORE Houston for a panel discussion designed for City of Houston's vendors. This is the perfect opportunity to learn more about doing business with the City of Houston and how SCORE Houston can support you while running your business.......

APPLICATIONS OPEN NOVEMBER 1Disasters are unpredictable — but critical support shouldn’t be. The average small business loses $3,000 every day they remain closed due to a natural disaster. To help restaurants recover in times of critical need, DoorDash has partnered with Hello Alice to create the Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund. The fund supports restaurants impacted by natural disasters like fire...

METRO’s Office of Small Business Development offers free management and technical assistance through the METRO Small Business Opportunities University (SBU). SBU courses are designed to enhance the potential for businesses certified with METRO’s Small Business Program to win contracts with METRO. SBU courses are targeted toward specific opportunities at METRO.SBU Goals and Objectives:To assist sma...

With 13 locations, the University of Houston Texas Gulf Coast SBDC Network is responsible for providing small business assistance to 32 counties throughout Southeast Texas.If you're in need of small business assistance, the SBDC advising staff can assist you in various stages of the business life cycle: pre-venture or early stage, startup, expansion, growth and exit.Join SBDC for In-Person Seminar...

Type your new text here. Think strategically about cash flow. Does your business need to borrow? Why are you a good investment? Get these answers and more with Money Talks with Chase, a webinar series designed to help small business owners understand the power of capital in entrepreneurship.Date: December 14, 2021Time: 10 - 11 amClick HERE to register......

Wednesday December 8, 2021 - Doing Business in Canada Seminar & ReceptionAbout this eventCanada Texas Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Consulate of Canada, Texas, cordially invited you to attend the Doing Business in Canada Seminar & Reception.WHO SHOULD ATTEND• Texas Companies and Private Equity & VC investors interested in the Canadian energy, oil & gas, and technology market.WHY ATTE...

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Governor's Small Business Webinar Series: The Importance of Business PlanningWhen: Thursday, December 9 I 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., Central TimeWhere: Online WebinarAbout:This Governor's Small Business Webinar will introduce the components of a business plan and various aspects of business development. As we begin National Write a Business Plan Month, this live presentation will provide critical info...

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Your registration fee includes both sessions.Wednesday, December 8, 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.Thursday, December 9, 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.With the ever changing nature of social media you need a plan in place to keep your business brand front and center with your target market.  Join us for this two part live webinar and learn how to –Clarify your message to reach your customerUnderstand the customer buyer ...

Date: December 2 ThursdayTime: 9:30 a.m. CSTDiscover how to inspire more of your website visitors to take action and purchase your products and services.  You’ll learn how to build and organize a website that efficiently converts visitors into sales. This will include avoiding common mistakes and how to influence human behavior using the content you provide. Presenter:Doug Mansfield, Owner, Mansfi...

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