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Join us September 24-25th for a virtual conference and celebration honoring the 50th Anniversary of the Surety Bond Guarantee (SBG) Program. This FREE online event is open to small businesses in the construction, supply and service sectors, along with members of the surety bond industry. The conference will cover topics ranging from the future of the surety bond industry to the SBA's role in the ...

As part of National Small Business Week, the U.S. Small Business Administration and cosponsors will host all virtual events September 22-24, 2020. This year’s National Small Business Week activities will include numerous educational panels providing retooling and innovative practices for entrepreneurs as our nation’s small businesses look to pivot and recover, contributing to a stronger economy. T...

The Program Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses is a national program that links learning to action. Discover the advantages of resources, applicable business education and professional support services in an unmatched learning environment. This format is linked to the development of your strategic growth plan.As you navigate new ways to Grow or Pivot your business, our highly interactive curric...

Disaster Preparedness WebinarBuilding resilience is one of the most important skills Houston business owners can cultivate. In this webinar, we will equip business owners with tools to prepare for disasters, and tips on how to bounce back after a disaster strikes. Disasters happen—is your business ready?......

The Houston MBDA Business Center, operated by Houston Community College, is proud to present the 6th Annual Virtual Salute to Minorities in Construction, which will be held on Tuesday, November 10, 2020.This gala event will honor minority-owned construction firms and the advocates and organizations that support them. Awards also will be given during the event. All proceeds will go toward the suppo...

For the Greater Houston Business Procurement Forum (GHBPF) Webinar Series from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. as we continue to observe social distancing requirements of our Strategic Partner and Host - Houston Community College, West Loop Campus and be sensitive to the health and safety concerns of our Strategic and Community Partners, Participants and Attendees. We are pleased to Announce our Webina...

REGION VI ASIAN AMERICAN PACIFIC ISLANDER (AAPI) HEALTH SUMMIT is RESCHEDULED for OCTOBER 29-30, 2020, 12-4 PM CT AND is going VIRTUAL with NO REGISTRATION FEE! However, all participants must register at http://asianhealthhouston.org/registration/. “Policies, Programs and Promising Practices for AAPI Health in the Age of COVID 19”...

Please join us this Friday, Sept. 11, for "Courageous Women, Brave Families," a very special conversation with five dynamic AAPI women leaders and members of their families. The program will begin promptly at 6 p.m. CST. Everyone is welcome to join us! This family-friendly event will focus on the importance of having strong women leaders, role models, mentors, and allies in all aspects of our liv...

MBDA has hosted the National MED Week observance honoring the outstanding achievements and leadership of minority-owned firms, organizations and advocates from across the Nation. This year, MBDA has transformed its traditional programming to fit the dynamic virtual conference environment. The virtual conference experience will host more than twenty unique forums featuring inspirational stories, ...

Announcing our annual Business Conference and Expo, which this year will take place virtually over two weeks in October. Last year, the event was held at the Greater Houston Partnership for a sold out one-day event. This year, we have expanded the Business Conference to four days in October as we include engaging, interactive sessions to offer more resources in helping your business pivot into the...

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and City Council approved $15 million for the City of Houston Small Business Economic Relief Program that will provide immediate and short-term grant assistance to small businesses impacted economically in Houston’s communities due to COVID-19. Funded through the Federal CARES ACT, the grant program is designed to help the most vulnerable small businesses with access...

Women of color are increasingly reaching executive level positions, but work still needs to be done to bring more to the table. Discover how companies and institutions are prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusivity and reaping the benefits....

WHY SHOULD ORGANIZATIONS CARE ABOUT HURRICANE RISK?Significant portions of the United States are at risk for the effects of tropical storms and hurricanes. It is important that organizations throughout the country, including associations, businesses, and community groups, understand the risks and potential impacts and prepare accordingly. The Ready Business Program for Hurricane and the Preparedne...

U.S. MBDA Enterprising Women of Color and Asian/Pacific Islander American Chamber of Commerce & Entrepreneurship invite you to join the virtual conversation to celebrate women of color at the Minority Women Who Mean Business series. 'Register now at MinorityWomenLead.com for the August 21st session featuring White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Executive Director, Tina W...

The food services industry has been severely impacted this year, and foodpreneurs are pivoting to cope with the impact of the pandemic.Join us on Wednesday, August 26th at 11:00 AM for a live cooking demo and candid conversation with 2017 James Beard Foundation Award winner Chef Hugo Ortega and LiftFund client Chef Yolonda "Yo" Henry. You'll hear about the strategies these Chefs are implementing t...

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Exporting your way to a Brighter FutureAn Online Academy for Entrepreneurs. The academy is an opportunity for existing companies to develop practical, hands-on training in exporting.Fee to charge per course** = $20/course or $100.00 for all 7 courses!For more information, contact mbda@hccs.edu ......

Join Metro's Online Certification Workshop to learn about the Importance of Certification! Completing Online Applications and Supporting Documentations....

Dr. Kai-fu Lee, world-renowned expert on Artificial Intelligence, will be the featured speaker for the first Frank and Cindy Liu Distinguished Visitor's Series for the Fall of 2020. He will speak via Zoom on Sep. 1, at 7:30 pm CST. Dr. Lee is currently Chairman and CEO of Sinvation Ventures, formerly President of Google China, and the author of the New York Times bestseller, “AI Superpowers.......

Scams Targeting TaxpayersWe recently became aware of a scam involving mailings falsely claiming to represent the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.If you receive one of these mailings, please do not provide your personal confidential credit card or bank information.If you suspect any correspondence from our agency is fraudulent, please notify us by emailing stop.spoofing@cpa.texas.gov.Learn mor...