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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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When: December 13, 2021 to December 16, 2021Where: OnlineAbout the Event: The Governor's Office invites Texas companies to join them on a Virtual Trade Mission across Latin America. This will be a week to learn about trade and business opportunities between Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Panama and Texas.As a participant, you will receive:Texas & Countries Market Overview: Business environm...

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...

Please join us for an informative virtual workshop geared to help small businesses with the following: Why record keeping is so important? What records you should keep to simplify your business operations?CLICK HERE TO REGISTER......

Business Ecosystem Alliance for Minorities & Women (BEAMW) is a newly launched alliance seeking to reduce barriers women and minority small business owners face. This Networking Launch Event will be the first of a series of networking events designed to bring small business owners, different business support organizations, investors, bankers, and collaborators together to gain valuable information...

When: Wednesday, November 10, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM CSTWhere: This is an online event.ContactShurronda MurrayMETRO Small Business University713-739-4845small.business@ridemetro.orgCLICK HERE TO REGISTER ......

Virtual Town Hall Meetings for the Upcoming Budget Planning ProcessPlease join us for a Town Hall on the Harris County Budget to learn more about the budget process, where resources are budgeted and give feedback on the goals and priorities for the upcoming budget process.Registration is required for the following town hall meetings: Monday, October 25 - 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.Thursday, October 28 ...

This event is in collaboration with the City of Houston and the Office of Business Opportunity. Hear from advocates for small business including Mayor Sylvester Turner and SBA Administrator Isabella Guzman.In the webinar, learn from subject matter experts from your local SBA Houston DistrictOffice as we explain the COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program (EIDL), theTargeted EIDL Advance and Su...

The City of Houston is hosting its 13th Annual Meet the Buyer Procurement Forum  on Thursday, December 2, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.This year's event will feature workshops focused on doing business in the private sector & internationally, interative networking experiences, Q&A with procurement agents, and insights into upcoming projects.  You don't want to go into 2022 missing the largest, f...

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Want to start exporting your products or services globally? Join the SBA Houston and Florida District Offices to hear from export experts about various related export topics. SBA has made it a priority to help small business exporters with several export loans specifically designed to help expand into export activities. Learn how the SBDC can help with your business with training, advising, loan p...

HCC Office of Entrepreneurial Initiatives is thrilled to announce the Open for Business Program designed to empower and accelerate the growth of women owned businesses. This initiative is funded through the generosity of Wells Fargo.Open for Business utilizes the successful and creative strategies of HCC's Entrepreneurial Initiatives Department with a unique focus on Hispanic, Black,Indo-American...

The Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Houston is pleased to invite you to an exclusive discussion on Indonesia Mining & Metals - Investment Forum on Wednesday, October 13th, 2021 from 09:00 am to 11:00 am (US Central Standard Time) that will be held virtually by the Consulate General of Indonesia in Houston in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy and Resources of the Republic ...

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 FBISD Small Business Enterprise Program Focus Groups (to enhance GC and sub-relationships and A/E sub-relationships to ensure quality performance on FBISD projects).Contractors, sub-contractors and other interested businesses are invited to RSVP via sbep@fortbendisd.com. All Trades are invited!Attendees will learn more about the Small Business Enterprise Program, which was adopted by the Fort Ben...

The Ion District Team and General Contractor, Gilbane welcomes MWDBE firms to learn more about potential opportunities.$15 million in upcoming construction opportunities. There will be a discussion of The District Garage Construction, Vendor opportunities, Q&A Session, and a Tour of The Ion District. Don’t miss this opportunity to get connected to The Ion District!Registration Limited to 2 represe...

We invite you to join us October 6-8, 2021 as we connect AAPI business leaders and entrepreneurs with elected officials and policymakers from both sides of the aisle in a bipartisan effort to influence legislative change. The AAPISTRONG Legislative Conference is a virtual forum where our unified voices will make a significant contribution to our economic recovery. Register for a seat at the table ...