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Week of February 14 – February 18, 2022

Houston District Office  – February 2022

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2022 Economic Forecast Event - HBJ


HBJ’s Economic Forecast 2022

Thursday, February 17 | 10:00am CDT |  REGISTER
Register now for Houston Business Journal’s only economic forecast event of the year. This virtual event will feature experts in economy and business that will share their insights on the regional, state, and national economy for 2022, including SBA Houston District Director Tim Jeffcoat.


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Federal Contracting:
Researching Historical Spend & Finding Opportunities

Thursday, February 17 | 12:00pm CDT | REGISTER
2022 can be the year to grow your company by winning contracts with the federal government. Gain a competitive edge by attending this session and learn how to research historical spend, find opportunities, qualify and apply for federal certifications, and understand common acronyms & abbreviations.


Responding to the Federal Government Proposals 101

Thursday, February 24 | 1:00pm CDT | REGISTER
Responding correctly to a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Information for Bid (IFB) is extremely important if you want your firm to be considered for a federal award. This session will go over the basics of how to respond to a procurement center in response to an RFP or IFB.


SBA Programs & Services

Thursday, February 17 | 10:00am CDT | REGISTER
This webinar will provide up-to-date information on SBA programs, services, and financial assistance.

Help, Support, Advice, Guidance

Access to Capital


Emerging Business Series
Presented by SBA and Chase Bank

Tuesday, February 22 | 11:00am CDT | REGISTER

The first webinar of the Emerging Business Series with the U.S. Small Business Administration and Chase Bank will focus on empowering Black business owners to access business funding. Hear from local lenders, SBA representatives, and local businesses about getting capital for your business!



SBA+SCORE Houston:
Hiring and Retaining Employees

Tuesday, February 22 | 12:00pm CDT | REGISTER

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In order for a small business to be a success, hiring the right individuals to support the operations and your customers is one of the most important decisions you will need to make. Join SBA and SCORE Houston to learn about how to legally recruit, interview, hire, and RETAIN excellent employees for your small business! Explore techniques to keep employees motivated and ideas on how to retain the superstars on your team. This session will include Q&A.


Houston Tech Rodeo Roadshow (Feb. 27- Mar. 5)

Concentrated along the METRO Red Line, the Houston Tech Rodeo Roadshow provides unrivaled access to the Houston startup ecosystem. Saddle up for five days of community-driven content designed to connect, develop, and showcase Houston innovation.

Join the SBA Houston District Office and Resource Partners at the:

Houston Tech Rodeo

Mentor Meetup Networking
& Panel Event

Wednesday, March 2 | 4:00pm CDT | @HCC Central

FULL AGENDA & REGISTER


8(a) Business Development
‘Straight Talk’

3rd Wednesday of Each Month | 1:00pm CDT
DIAL-IN ONLY:
202-765-1264; ID: 217121169#

Certified

Whether you’re thinking about applying to the 8(a) Business Development Program, have been certified into the program, or just have general questions about the 8(a) Business Development Program, please join us.
Hosted by the SBA Office of Business Development.


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SBA Resources Every Small
Business Needs to Know About

Tuesday, March 1 | 12:00pm CDT | REGISTER
Join your local SBA team to learn about the SBA resources available to you as a small business! This session will include an overview of our SBA services, the SBA Learning Center, our SBA Houston website, and a brief overview of our resource partners. This session will include Q&A.


3rd Annual Houston Business Matchmaker

Friday, March 4 | 8:45am-3:30pm CDT | DETAILS & REGISTER
This virtual event will provide small business owners from all industries the opportunity to connect with prime contractors, large businesses, local, state, and federal agencies. During pre-scheduled, one-on-one, 15-minute virtual sessions, small business suppliers/sellers will have the opportunity to demonstrate how they can meet the needs of participating buyers by providing detailed information of their services and capabilities. Matches will be based on buyer requirements and supplier/seller capabilities to ensure quality meetings. A variety of webinars will also be available throughout the event.


Women Accessing Capital: Virtual Meet the Lender

Hosted by the WBEA Women’s Business Center & SBA
Tuesday, March 8 | 9:00am-12:30pm CDT | REGISTER
Hear from and engage with multiple participating SBA Lenders including banks, micro-lenders, and community development financial institutions (CDFIs). The objective is for attendees to: Increase awareness of financial institutions and what they offer, learn what a microloan is and how it differs from traditional loans, learn what terms and interest rates are available, the steps to apply for a loan and documentation required, and connect with SBA Community Resource Partners.


Boots to Business Reboot

Wednesday, March 9 | 8:00am–4:00pm CDT | REGISTER
B2B Reboot is an entrepreneurial education and training program offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The course provides an overview of entrepreneurship and applicable business ownership fundamentals. Veterans of all eras, Active-Duty Service members (including National Guard and Reserve), and spouses are eligible to participate.


SBA + USDA: Helping Rural Small
Businesses Gain Access to Capital

Thursday, March 10 |11:00am CDT | REGISTER
Join us to learn about SBA and USDA lending products and small business resources that can help your rural business! This event will discuss the OneRD Guarantee Loan Initiative, the Food Supply Chain (FSC) Guaranteed Loan Program, and the Rural Energy Pilot Program (REPP) Grant! This session will include Q&A.


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Digital Marketing:
Simple, Affordable and Efficient

Tuesday, February 15 | 9:00am CDT | REGISTER
Location: Texas City La Marque Chamber of Commerce

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Introduction to 
QuickBooks

Thursday, February 17 | 10:00am CDT | REGISTER

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Formation Lab:
Limited Liability Company

Friday, February 18 | 10:00am CDT | REGISTER

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Access to Capital Workshop

Thursday, February 17 | 12:00pm CDT | REGISTER

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Pricing Successful Proposals
for Government Contracts

Tuesday, February 15 | 9:30am CDT | REGISTER

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Want to learn more about SBA Programs & Services?

Download the SBA Houston Resource Guide HERE

Questions? Please contact houston@sba.gov


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