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Get Funding for Your Small Business!

Friday, September 23 | 8:45am-3:00pm CDT | REGISTER
Join us for the first annual virtual Houston Lender Matchmaker that will provide small business owners and start-up entrepreneurs the opportunity to connect with area lenders to pitch their financing needs. Over 50 lenders of all types will be available for one-on-one 15-minute meetings.

En Sus Marcas, Listos, Adelante en Negocio

Martes, 20 de Septiembre | 9:00am-11:00am CDT | REGISTRARSE
Houston Community College Southeast – Felix Fraga Campus
(301 N. Drennan St., Room 360 – Houston, TX)

En colaboración con la Cámara de Comercio de Houston East End, Regions Bank, y Houston Community College Southeast. ¿Quiere iniciar o hacer crecer su propia pequeña empresa? Este taller ayudará a los empresarios nuevos y aspirantes a lanzar una idea de negocio y comprender los pasos para construir un negocio que esté listo para el crédito. La información se presenta simplemente en tres módulos, ¡todo en solo un día!

Access to Capital and Mentoring
for Your Small Business

Tuesday, September 20 | 9:00am-11:00am CDT | REGISTER
LOCATION: Emancipation Park Cultural Center
(3018 Emancipation Avenue – Houston, TX)
This session will begin with a panel discussion with SBA approved lending representatives and mentors/advisors from SBA’s Resource Partner Network. Lenders will discuss how they make loan decisions and steps you can take to mitigate challenges to accessing capital. Resource Partners will discuss how they help small businesses with business planning, market research, finding customers, and more! Attendees will then meet with lenders and mentors in small break-out sessions to answer questions specific to your needs. This event is in collaboration with the Emancipation Economic Development Council (EEDC).

Meet the Lender for the Transportation Industry Thursday, September 22 10:00am-11:30am CDT | REGISTER

Are you READY to pursue financing to start or grow your trucking business? Meet 3 SBA approved lending representatives who lend to the trucking/transportation industry in small break-out sessions. Lenders will discuss how they make loan decisions and steps you can take to mitigate challenges to accessing capital. This virtual event will provide a stepping-stone to building a business banking relationship. Also, meet with SBA Resource Partners who provide business advising at no-cost.

It’s Not IF, but WHEN?
Disaster Planning Fireside Chat

Thursday, September 22 | 1:00pm CDT | REGISTER
It is not a question of IF there will be another…but WHEN the next disaster will happen. Join the Greater Southeast Management District (Houston Southeast) and the SBA Houston District Office to learn about how to prepare for a disaster. During this fireside chat, hear from representatives from SCORE Houston and the SBA Office of Disaster Assistance (who will discuss disaster preparation and low-interest federal disaster loans available to businesses) and a local insurance agent (who will provide an industry perspective to prepare for a disaster). Session will include Q&A.

Fifth Ward Small Business Series:
Resources Every Small Business Should Know

Thursday, September 22 | 5:30pm CDT | REGISTER
LOCATION: The DeLuxe Theater
(3303 Lyons Avenue – Houston, TX)
Join SBA Houston and the Fifth Ward Community Redevelopment Corporation to learn how to navigate through all the resources on the NEW and improved SBA Houston website! SBA Houston will provide an overview of the 4 main areas of service that the SBA provides to small businesses: sources of counseling, sources of capital, developing your business via federal contracts, and disaster assistance. This discussion will also include resource partners information and a brief overview of the SBA Learning Center.

UPCOMING IN THIS SERIES:

Submitting an Award-Winning Nomination
for SBA National Small Business Week Awards

For more information, join us for an Upcoming Webinar that will explain the details. Click here for District Guidelines and Information.

Tax Tips for Entrepreneurs Starting
and Operating a Business

Tuesday, September 27 | 1:00pm CDT | REGISTER
Join SBA Houston and the Internal Revenue Service to learn about tax information for businesses, starting and operating a business, Employer Identification Number (EIN), and resources available to your small business. This session will include Q&A.

Cafecito y Negocios

Miércoles, 28 de septiembre | 8:30am-10:00am CDT | REGISTRARSE
Blanca’s Café (241 N Milby St. # A – Houston, TX)
¡Aprenda cómo los programas y recursos en Houston pueden ayudarlo a tener éxito! Los representantes de la Administración de Pequeños Negocios y varios recursos en Houston estarán disponibles para responder a sus preguntas. También tendrá la oportunidad de conocer a otros dueños de negocios locales.

WBEA Women’s Business Center E-Commerce
Virtual Conference & Marketplace

Wednesday, September 28-Thursday, September 29
11:00am-2:30pm CDT | REGISTER
This two-day virtual conference will include a “HerMarket Place” Pop-up and a collective of Ecommerce industry experts giving talks on, online retailers, marketing, operations, customer experience, shipping, loyalty & brands ambassadors, merchants companies, Ecommerce strategies, and website solutions providers who will make this conference Unstoppable.

Recursos federales para pequeñas empresas

Miércoles, 28 de septiembre | 2:00pm CDT | REGISTRARSE
Conozca los recursos federales para su pequeña empresa, incluida la Administración de Pequeñas Empresas y el Departamento del Tesoro. Los asistentes también escucharán a empresarios que han utilizado recursos federales para iniciar o hacer crecer sus negocios. Este evento es una colaboración entre las oficinas de la SBA en Houston, El Paso, San Antonio, Nuevo México, Dallas, y Massachusetts durante el Mes de la Herencia Hispana.

2022 Houston Veterans Expo:
Veterans Mean Business

Friday, September 30 | 7:00am-9:00pm CDT | DETAILS
LOCATION: HCC West Loop South
(5601 W Loop S. – Houston, TX)
ATTN Veterans: Come for the networking and resources, stay for the camaraderie! Event will feature Veteran Business EXPO owners, corporate procurement officers, AND 11+ breakout sessions supporting veteran business owners and entrepreneurs provided by SCORE Houston Mentors, U.S. Small Business Administration, Procurement Technical Assistance Center, Small Business Development Center, Houston Minority Supplier Development Council.

Small Business Meetup in League City

Tuesday, October 4 | 9:00am-10:30am CDT | REGISTER
LOCATION: Rustika Café Bakery League City
(610 East Main Street – League City, TX)
Eager to start a business or grow your existing business? Representatives from the US Small Business Administration Houston District Office, Galveston County Small Business Development Center, and SCORE will be available to answer your questions. Learn how SBA programs and resources can help you succeed!! Session will be informative and allow for networking and Q&A.

Small Business Export Workshop – College Station

Wednesday, October 5 | 10:00am-11:30am CDT | REGISTER
LOCATION: McFerrin Center for Entrepreneurship
(1700 Research Parkway, Suite 130 – College Station, TX)
Join the SBA Houston District Office in collaboration U.S. Commercial Service and Brazos Valley Small Business Development Center (SBDC) – to hear from export experts about various related topics. SBA has made it a priority to help small business exporters with several export loans specifically designed to help the business expand into export activities. Find out how you can find and meet your export foreign buyer from U.S. Commercial Service and learn how the SBDC can help your business with training and advising. Session will include networking and Q&A.

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Annual Luncheon & Business Expo

Friday, October 7 | 11:45am CDT | DETAILS
LOCATION: Hilton Americas Downtown
(1600 Lamar St. – Houston, TX)
The Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Luncheon & Business Expo highlights the Chamber’s work and its impact on our economy. The event features networking, remarks from local and national leaders, local exhibitors and entrepreneurs. Stop by and visit the SBA exhibit booth to learn about programs to help your business start, grow, and expand!

Hot Business Trends and Ideas for 2023 Monday, September 19 | 10:00am CDT | REGISTER

Simple Steps to Start Your Business Friday, September 23 | 10:00am CDT | REGISTER

Intellectual Property Thursday, September 22 | 9:00am CDT | REGISTER

Business Communications for Entrepreneurs Monday, September 26 | 12:00pm CDT | REGISTER

Identifying Who Buys Your Goods and Services in the Federal Government Wednesday, September 21 | 9:30am CDT | REGISTER LOCATION: 1455 West Loop South – Houston, TX

Want to learn more about SBA Programs & Services?
Download the National Resource Guide HERE
Descarga la Guía Nacional de Recursos (en español) AQUÍ

Questions? Please contact houston@sba.gov