We are excited to announce a special virtual event that aims to shed light on the details of the Request for Proposal (RFP) process at the Houston Airport System. Whether you have been actively involved in the procurement field or are simply curious about the steps involved in the RFP process, this event is tailored for you.

Are you looking to start a business in the Trucking/Transportation, Food/Restaurant or Online/E-Commerce Industries? Join us to celebrate National Mentoring Month with this exclusive Mentor Monday panel discussion. The panel will be moderated by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Houston District Office and will include SCORE Houston mentors that have expertise in these industries.

The Business Equity team here at Port Houston is excited to introduce you to our OpPORTunity U Cohort V. In the spirit of growth and collaboration, we invite you to apply. This unique opportunity is designed to empower small businesses like yours, fostering success in the coming year. Cohort V is unique in that we are focusing on the upcoming Construction Projects scheduled for Port Houston, and your firm was identified as a potential respondent.

Please attend the Greater Houston Business Procurement Forum (GHBPF) 2024 Inaugural Breakfast Meeting scheduled from 8:00 am to 11:00 am on Tuesday, January 30, 2024. We are pleased to Announce our Inaugural Forum for 2024 as we host: "Houston 2024 - An Economic Forecast"

CFP National Championship weekend has something for everyone, including a pair of amazing experiences that are FREE and fun for the whole family! Each night of CFP National Championship weekend, enjoy FREE concerts at Shell Energy Stadium as part of AT&T Playoff Playlist Live!

On behalf of Fort Bend Independent School District (FBISD), Small Business Enterprise Program (SBEP), you are invited to FBISD Small Business Enterprise Program Workshop at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at James Reese Career & Technical Center

The U.S. Census Bureau is virtually hosting the annual Census Open Innovation Summit, a conference showcasing technology built with open data and highlighting government innovations, cross-sector collaboration and federal-community partnership.

Starting a new business? Join us to learn about how the SBA can help! This session will include an overview of the 4 main areas of service that the SBA provides to small businesses, SBA Houston resource partner contact information, and a brief overview of the SBA Houston website. Session will include Q&A.

Join us on ZOOM to mix and mingle; and celebrate the launch of 2024 HCC Business Plan Competition (BPC) season! Come be inspired, meet BPC Master Trainers, competition advisors and those reviewing applications! Also, meet and talk with past contestants and see how the competition helped them start or grow their businesses.

he City of Houston (City) is conducting a comprehensive Disparity Study (Study), led by MGT Consulting Group (MGT). The overall purpose of the Disparity Study is to understand the effects of race, ethnicity, and gender on businesses’ ability to do business in the city’s marketplace – both public and private sectors, acquire capital, and win contracts or subcontracts in the markets in which the City of Houston does business.

Join the NAWBO (National Association of Women Business Owners) Houston on Thursdays, January 18, 2024, at the Norris Conference Center in Houston, Texas, for a day filled with inspiration, empowerment, and transformation. Reserve your spot now and be a part of this exciting journey!

Celebrate the holidays at our Asian Chamber Annual Meeting and Holiday Luncheon. This is our last event of the year and introducing and voting in our new 2024-25 Board of Directors.

he Governor's Small Business Summit — Houston aims to help women-owned small businesses and aspiring female entrepreneurs reach new heights in their business journey. This event offers a variety of sessions bringing together local, state and federal resource partners to provide key insights on critical business topics and connect women business owners with the resources and information needed to start, strengthen and grow their business. It's also an opportunity to network with other business owners.

Meet the Buyer is the ultimate opportunity for small businesses to learn about upcoming contract opportunities and how to do business with the City of Houston and other government agencies, as well as connect and network with procurement agents, prime contractors, and business support service agencies.

Learn about the 2023-2024 Asian Chamber Membership Benefits. A Step-by-Step guide to maximize your chamber membership and help use it to grow your business. We have exciting events and program planned for the year!