SAVE THE DATE for the City of Houston Public Works Contract Connect Date: Thursday Oct 24th at the George R. Brown Convention Center

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses is geared to help entrepreneurs scale their business by providing access to education, capital, and support services. We encourage entrepreneurs to apply if they have operated their business for 2 years, 2 full-time employees, and have revenue exceeding $75,000.  Currently, we are recruiting for our spring cohort, which runs from January 21 to April 17, with classes on Thursdays. A virtual information session will be held on Tuesday, August 27 at 3:00 pm to discuss all the program details.  Come with your questions ready to learn more about 10K SB! Applications close on Monday, October 7, 2024.

REGISTER TODAY FOR THE EMERGING EXPERIENCE ENTREPRENEUR CONFERENCE

We are excited to invite you to join the Skanska Team on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for a special outreach and information session. This event is an excellent opportunity to meet our team, learn about our innovative Supplier Diversity program, and discover upcoming opportunities.

Join the Houston MBDA as we host the TRUFUND on Wednesday, August 14 at 11:30am. During this webinar, you’ll hear from TruFund representatives about the myriad of financial resources available to Entrepreneurs through their programs. REGISTER TODAY so you don’t miss a great opportunity to grow and scale your business!

Join Harris Health's Town Hall Meeting this August 14th. Engage in updates about Harris Health. The community is invited to attend the upcoming Community Town Hall and listen to updates about the Harris Health. Harris County Precinct 2Commissioner Garcia will join the Harris Health Executive leadership to share community resources, project progress and opportunities available.

Join Harris Health for Coffee and Conversations on Monday, August 19th at 9:00 AM. Join us for topics including how to access capital, gather supporting documents, financial tools and resources, and business and personal credit.

HISD is considering a comprehensive plan with three key investments in Houston’s students and neighborhoods. These are Safe and Healthy Campuses, Future Ready Learning Spaces, and Restoring Houston’s Schools. Join us at a Bond Opportunity Workshop to learn about proposed updates to HISD campuses through the use of bond funds.

Harris County – Houston Sports Authority launched Buy Houston, By Houston Supplier Diversity Program (BHBH) to engage with diverse local suppliers to maximize procurement opportunities in partnership with high-profile events, starting with the 2024 College Football Playoff National Championship. This programming supports minority, woman, LGBTQIA+, and veteran-owned businesses through professional development sessions, networking events, and access to subcontract opportunities. Please see the information below that outlines the FIFA RFI recently issued and the attachments that provide all of the information for vendors to submit their response.

Join us for a FREE small business workshop. Enjoy a complimentary meal, bring a friend, and gain valuable insights from expert business coaches. Meet other small business owners and learn about free Verizon resources created to help you achieve your business goals. Not a Verizon customer? It’s not a requirement. We’re here to help you seek out the best in business resources from operations and legal essentials to digital marketing, cyber security, money management, and more. Learn more today to be successful tomorrow.

We invite you to the Unity Conference, held from October 3rd to 5th at the Virgin Hotels in New York City. We take great pride in gathering 300 AAPI entrepreneurs, small business owners, corporate partners, Chamber leaders, and community advocates to strengthen relationships and pave the way for the next generation of innovators. This gathering serves as a space for AAPI community members from different industries, locations and backgrounds to collectively learn and celebrate our wins together. Join us and become a part of the thriving AAPI entrepreneurial community! Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to discuss and tackle our community's most significant challenges while forging meaningful connections and collaborations.

The American Pickers are excited to return to Texas! They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout your area in October 2024. AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on The History Channel. The hit show follows skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for America’s most valuable antiques. They are always excited to find historically significant or rare items, in addition to unforgettable Characters and their collections. The American Pickers TV Show is looking for leads and would love to explore your hidden treasure. If you or someone you know has a unique item, story to tell, and is ready to sell…we would love to hear from you! Please note, the Pickers DO NOT pick stores, flea markets, malls, auction businesses, museums, or anything open to the public. If interested, please send your name, phone number, location, and description of the collection with photos.

UH HUB Departments Large Construction Event. During this meeting, we will have over primes from 4-5 contracts totaling over $150,000,000 that have been awarded this year. Construction is expected to begin construction next year. They are looking for notable subs! This an opportunity HUBs within construction do not want to miss.

Because of extended power outages caused by Hurricane Beryl, Texans who purchased or rented generators between July 5 and July 20, 2024, in designated counties may be eligible for assistance under FEMA’s Individual Assistance Program. FEMA waived a requirement that applicants show that generators were purchased or rented to power a medically required piece of equipment, and applicants will not have to submit a statement from a medical services provider indicating that the generator is needed to power medically necessary equipment.

Every business is different and what works for one may not work for another. The same goes for your marketing plan! Join SBA and SCORE Houston to gain a solid understanding of how to develop a marketing plan that aligns with your business objectives and drives growth. This presentation will assist you in: - understanding how to reach the right target markets, - effective resources for marketing, and - the tools you need to move your marketing efforts in the right direction

Houston Community College is proud to offer HCC Mattress Mack School of Selling© training through the Glenda and David Regenbaum Center for Entrepreneurship - HCC Northwest. Houston Community College offers six 2.5 hour virtual training sessions based on the Mattress Mack Philosophy of sales practices in collaboration with Jim McIngvale.

You can apply to be part of SCORE's 60th Anniversary Pitch Competitions and pitch your business to a panel of industry experts to compete for a chance to secure up to $20,000 for your business. Submit your pitch application by July 31, 2024. Whether you are located in Houston or a neighboring city, this is an excellent opportunity to work with a free SCORE mentor, present your pitch to business experts and possibly get additional funding.

In celebration of SMB (Small Business) Days and in support of Verizon’s commitment to Small Business Owners, we're offering complimentary professional headshots!

Anime Matsuri is an annual anime, Japanese culture, and related arts convention hosted at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. Join thousands of fans and explore over 1,800,000 sq feet of anime, panels, workshops, Special Guests, celebrities, Vendor/Exhibitor area, Artist Alley/showcase, live concerts, Cosplay Contests, Gaming, and over 1000 hrs of programming including a Japanese car show!

SBA disaster assistance is now available for businesses and residents who were affected by Hurricane Beryl that occurred between July 5-July 9, 2024. Topics covered will include: Loan options, eligibility, how to apply, deadlines, support resources. Session will include opportunity for Q&A.

The purpose of OpEx is to provide current and potential vendors /suppliers, Business Development Organizations (BDOs) and H-E-B Partners with the most current information regarding the work of H-E-B Supplier Diversity. The information provided during these sessions include resources to processes and requirements in becoming a vendor, as well as subject matter experts providing current trends surrounding the entrepreneurial landscape and supplier insight in doing business with H-E-B.