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PPP New Pandemic Relief Package - The Asian Chamber is providing resources for PPP and EIDL Loan opportunities for the Asian Business Community....

The SBA has published a fact sheet with more information on loan eligibility, specifics regarding interest rates and other loan details. This historic winter storm, unlike anything experienced to date, has brought new challenges to our residents and small businesses. We would like to make you aware of new federal disaster assistance available through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). I...

Building on a month of strong results, the Biden-Harris Administration and the U.S. Small Business Administration are taking steps with the Paycheck Protection Program to further promote equitable relief for America’s mom-and-pop businesses.The latest round of Paycheck Protection Program funding opened one month ago and already the Biden Administration has succeeded in making major improvements to...

COVID-19 Targeted EIDL Advance was signed into law on December 27, 2020, as part of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Non-Profits, and Venues Act. The Targeted EIDL Advance provides businesses located in low-income communities with additional funds to ensure small business continuity, adaptation, and resiliency. Advance funds of up to $10,000 will be available to applicants located i...

Hurricane Harvey generated long-term impact and challenges for Houston’s small business sector. The Harvey Economic Development Program (HEDP) provides support to impacted small businesses and communities through small business loans and grants. The program prioritizes microenterprises, which are defined as small businesses consisting of 5 employees or fewer, including the owner. This program will...

Whether you're interested in starting your own business or you're curious about transitioning your family business from one generation to the next, this event will offer a wealth of knowledge for you! Connect with other seasoned entrepreneurs and learn about the resources you can get from Asian Business Association ...

Hurricanes…tornados…earthquakes…tropical storms…floods…winter freezes...when the forces of nature are unleashed, the results are often devastating. There is little anyone can do to prevent or reduce the power of natural disasters. United Way has put together resources to serve as a guide on the path to recovery. ......

One of the areas hardest hit by COVID-19 are the Chinatowns across the United States. From New York to San Francisco, Miami to Seattle, Chinatowns across the country have been struggling from a lack of tourism, fear of the virus and outright racism directed toward Chinese Americans. Learn what's next for our iconic Chinatowns and how to support their recovery.Please join us for a webinar on The Fu...

Disaster loans up to $200,000 are available to homeowners to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate. Homeowners and renters are eligible for up to $40,000 to repair or replace damaged or destroyed personal property....

When a disaster occurs, businesses must take care of their employees’ needs, communicate the impact, address financial matters (e.g., insurance, disaster assistance), restore operations, and organize recovery. Here are resources to help reopen your business and make progress through long-term recovery.Taken from Small Business Recovery Expanded Guide......

After a Disaster Guide BookThis disaster recovery guide provides simple information on how individuals, families and businesses can recover from a disaster such as a wildfire, hurricane, severe weather and more.View the guide book......

Resources provided by the Public Utility Commission of Texas including knowing your rights, power to choose for electricity and registering your phone number in the DO NOT CALL list.......

Houston's News Leader keeping you informed and safe during the winter storm and power outages.Resources from our partners at ABC13 during this winter storm.......

Did you know that a flood, fire, national disaster, or the loss of power from high winds, snow, or ice could jeopardize the safety of your food? Knowing how to determine if food is safe and how to keep food safe will help minimize the potential loss of food and reduce the risk of foodborne illness. This fact sheet will help you make the right decisions for keeping your family safe during an emerge...

Access to HCC Procurement Expo - Learn about HCC's Procurement OpportunitiesKeynote: Mario ElieMarch 9 from 10am-11:30am......

The coronavirus pandemic prompted an unprecedented response from the nation’s business community. Now that safe and effective vaccines are available, the public- and private-sectors must rally around a common goal: Vaccinate America.This Digital Resource Center includes information, tools, and templates that businesses of all sizes need during this critical phase of the pandemic response......

SBA Calls Week of Feb 8View Events here......

The China Business Conference is the premier forum in the United States for exchanging ideas on U.S.-China economic and commercial relations, and for helping to shape the bilateral policy agenda. Nearly 300 high-level corporate, government, and academic influencers attend the conference each year. Past speakers have included current and former Administration officials, CEOs and business leaders, a...

Join National ACE and Public Private Strategies as we debrief on the largest survey to date of AAPI business owners in the United States. Our findings indicate how Covid-19 has changed the business landscape for small business owners, and what this means for our industries and sectors.Friday, February 5, 2021 from 11am-12pm CST.......

The Annual Houston Business MatchmakerFriday, March 5th - 9am-3pmAdmission Fee: $29This event is targeting qualified vendors looking to provide goods and services that will meet the purchasing needs of buyers of all business types (small to large businesses, government agencies, academic institutions and more). Suppliers will be matched to buyers based on supplier experience, industry experience/N...