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The best time to prepare to compete for contract opportunities during a disaster is before the event occurs. If you are not fully prepared, it decreases your readiness and chances of success.Attend this webinar to:• Learn more about how to do business with federal, state, and local government during disaster situations.• Hear from a panel of business owners who have been awarded these types of con...

Governor’s Small Business Webinar: Identifying Your Target MarketWhen:October 7, 20211:00 pm – 2:00 pmWhere:Online WebinarAbout the Event:Who is most likely to use your product or service? Learn how to effectively identify your target market during the next Governor's Small Business Webinar. A panel of subject-matter experts will discuss the importance of determining your customer base and will pr...

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The Surety Bonding Webinar will review the SBA Bond Guaranty program and how increasing bonding limits can grow revenues for construction firms. Sign up today to reserve a seat for you and/or your team.CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.......

Join us in person for this event!  Meet our trainer and get your questions answered on the spot.You can create your own graphics, edit photos, and even create videos that will be helpful to enhance your website or promote your business on social media. We will share a number of free and low-cost tools designed to help beginners create their professional-level visual media to engage new customers a...

Many businesses will use crowdfunding as a one time injection of capital but others depend on the recurring payment model from sites like Patreon.  In addition to monthly capital injections Patreon can help creative entrepreneurs of all kinds deliver their product directly to their audience without having to sell it to a third party or by soliciting advertising.  Patreon campaigns can build an ong...

Harris County has created a new $30 Million Small Business Relief Fund to support micro and small businesses recovering from the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The application window will open Monday, September 20 at 9:30AM and close Monday, October 4 at 5:30PM Central Standard Time. The application process is not first-come, first-served; all completed applications will be reviewed fo...

Fort Bend ISD’s Small Business Enterprise Program (SBEP), in partnership with the Houston Community College Small Business Development Program (SBDP), will host its next virtual vendor focus group on Sept. 29 at 2 p.m. online. Register here.This event is for all trade groups and is open to any small business interested in doing business with the District. Topics to be addressed at the focus group ...

Join the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) virtually September 21-23 virtually for their annual conference. Businesses of all sizes can learn about finance solutions, government tools for exporting abroad, sustainability and climate technologies, and more.Rick Wade, Senior Vice President of Strategic Alliances and Outreach at the U.S. Chamber, will moderate two interactive panels on f...

The Comcast RISE Investment Fund provides monetary grants to help small businesses owned by people of color (POC) grow as they navigate the challenges of the pandemic. $10,000 Grants are available in the Houston Area....

Thanks to vaccines, small businesses across America have opened back up. Keep the momentum going by getting vaccinated. Find a vaccine provider near you. Learn how businesses can get tax credits for allowing employees to get vaccinated.LEARN MORE......

This week, Hurricane Ida made landfall, causing unprecedented damage. A disaster declaration has been issued for Louisiana and Mississippi. Small businesses and nonprofits in impacted areas can now apply for SBA disaster assistance. Contact the Customer Service Center for help with your application at 1-800-659-2955 (TTY/TDD: 1-800-877-8339) or disastercustomerservice@sba.gov.APPLY FOR ASSISTANCE....

September 2021 is National Preparedness Month. Disasters can take many forms and the financial cost of rebuilding after a disaster can be overwhelming. If you’re prepared for emergencies, you’ll be in a better position to recover and continue operations when a disaster strikes. During National Preparedness Month, take the important steps to keep your small business, employees and family safe when ...

We would like to invite you to attend our webinar - A Virtual Conversation with Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Harris County Precinct 1, Thursday, September 30, 2021, from 10-11 AM CDT. Hosted by Women Contractors Association.Commissioner Ellis will briefly discuss the findings of the 2020 Harris County disparity study and steps the County is taking to close the gap. An avid supporter of MWBEs, Ellis ...

2021 InvesTaiwan Roadshows in North AmericaTaipei Economic and Cultural Office in Houston is the official Representative of Taiwan Government in Texas, and Economic Division is responsible for trade promotion and industrial cooperation.The Ministry of Economic Affairs of Taiwan is organizing a virtual event "InvesTaiwan Roadshow" on September 15 and 22, 2021.  Industrial experts are invited to int...

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It’s that time again! H-E-B’s Supplier Diversity Team proudly presents our 10th annual, second virtual, Opportunity Exchange and Expo. The event will take place Thursday, September 16th from 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. H-E-B hosts this event to enable small, minority, woman and veteran business owners interact with H-E-B leaders and learn to do business with H-E-B. The past 18 months have been extremel...

Developed by the Glenda & David Regenbaum Center for Entrepreneurship - HCC Northwest, the Small Business Success Series by HCC© is a 5-Module program that offers an opportunity for hands-on learning and interaction with faculty, guest entrepreneurs, business experts, and peer delegates. This series is specifically developed for proposed, startup and existing entrepreneurs who are actively pursuin...

2021 WBEA Business Conference & Matchmaking Positioned as our signature supplier development event, the WBEA Business Conference helps to fund certification support, educational programs, and scholarships to over 800 WBEs and over 40,000 employees. The WBEA Business Conference provides a platform for brand extension and supplier development while linking women business enterprises (WBEs) with corp...