The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA), in cooperation with the Small Business Administration (SBA), is now accepting applications for the 2026 State Trade Expansion Program (STEP), a grant opportunity designed to help eligible Texas small businesses expand into international markets and increase export sales.

This NO COST learning forum will bring together employers, workforce leaders, and partners to explore how apprenticeship models can support talent development, workforce retention, and long‑term business growth across the Gulf Coast region. Participants will gain insight into available tools, best practices, and hands‑on support available through Apprenticeships Work – our new technical assistance center with Gulf Coast Workforce Board

Join us for an informative and engaging workshop designed to help small businesses learn about opportunities and resources available through FBISD.

Saturday, Aug 8, 2026 6600 HARBOR TOWN DR. HOUSTON, TX 77036 Serving Our Community. Investing in Our Future.

Harris County has partnered with PeopleFund to launch a major initiative to support small businesses like yours. The Harris County Opportunity Fund (HCOF) provides low-interest loans ranging from $5,000 to $250,000 to eligible small business owners.

In this high-impact workshop, entrepreneur, speaker, and community builder Misa Chien shares the exact framework she used to build a seven-figure personal brand and a global leadership community — without coming from money, connections, or traditional power networks.

Join our Monthly Meetup to learn about ACC Membership. This is a step-by-step guide to maximize your chamber membership and help use it to grow your business. Learn about the Chamber's mission, values, structure and our programs and events in 2026. This is free and open to members and non-members.

Calling all veterans and military spouses! Join Harris County Precinct 4 and SBA Houston District Office to learn about resources available to help you start or grow your business. You'll have the opportunity to meet with the organizations represented, get your questions answered, and network with aspiring and current entrepreneurs.

Learn About Resources Available For Your Business, Get Information About Upcoming Contract Opportunities, Network with State Agencies, Community Partners & Primes, Learn How To Find & Navigate Public Bidding Portals

Connect with project owners, prime contractors. procurement leaders. and small business suppliers as we explore upcoming construction opportunities shaping Houston's future.

Houston Fire Department - Veteran Resource Fair. Whether you are filing a new claim, checking the status of an existing claim, or simply looking to learn more about available veteran services, representatives will be available to help connect with the resources you have earned.

In an effort to assist small businesses in navigating the City’s procurement process, the Office of Business Opportunity, in collaboration […]

This talk will cover slips, trips, and falls prevention in the workplace. Included in this talk are office and administration, production and warehouse, retail and public, and at home risks. Slips, trips, and falls are among the most common hazards in the workplace. They put many workers at risk of sprains, strains, cuts, bruises, fractures, and other injuries. At worst, they can also lead to death, especially in high-risk occupations. But with adequate training and safety practices, companies can keep their personnel safe from these hazards. This talk provides specific guidelines to help prevent slips, trips, and fall injuries, best practices for walking on slippery surfaces, precautions to avoid trip hazards and safety policies that keep employees from taking fall risks.

This event is designed as a casual meet-and-greet, providing attendees with the opportunity to hear from special guest and network/connect directly with representatives from a wide range of District Departments. Bring your business cards and/or capability statements to share with FBISD Departments.

The Governor's Small Business Summit aims to help Texas small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs reach new heights by connecting them with the resources and information needed to start, strengthen and grow a business. This event offers a variety of sessions bringing together local, state and federal resource partners to provide key insights on critical business topics. It's also an opportunity to network with other business owners and meet experts who will share timely, relevant and actionable advice on a multitude of small business subjects. 

The Frost Bank expo is happening at HCC Alief Hayes in our West Houston Institute general auditorium in the same room we graduated our 2026 HCC Business Plan Competition Graduates on June 4th! It's also the same room where we have graduated HCC Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses alumni!

Join the Office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis on Friday, June 26, for a day of networking and resource sharing at our upcoming Small & Diverse Business Inclusion Summit.

Houston City College's AI Symposium Series, part of a regional AI hub initiative with over 20 industry partners. Supported by Google, the effort aims to expand AI education and innovation across greater Houston.

The APAICS Energy & Commerce Summit brings together industry and community leaders alongside Asian American & Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AA & NH/PI) Members of Congress to discuss top-line energy and commerce concerns that are affecting the AA & NH/PI community and the nation at-large.

Expand your organization’s exposure to school districts, charter schools, Harris County Department of Education, and more.  The 2026 Internal Procurement Annual Supplier Showcase (iPASS) will provide valuable insights through informative presentations on financial services, K-12 procurement, federal contract acquisition, and grant writing.