Emerging Business Series
Presented by SBA and Chase Bank
Tuesday, April 26 | 10:00am CDT | REGISTER
The second webinar of the Emerging Business Series with the U.S. Small Business Administration and Chase Bank will focus on empowering women-owned businesses to access business funding and counseling. Hear from local lenders, SBA representatives, and local
Resource Partners about getting capital for your business!
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Creando Una Relación Banquera
Martes 26 de Abril | 11:00am CDT |
REGISTRARSE
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Únase a las oficinas del distrito de la SBA en Houston, Cleveland y Columbus para
hablar con representantes de varios instituciones financieras sobre la importancia de tener un agente bancario para su empresa. Vamos a explorar: la diferencia de una cuenta personal y una cuenta de negocios, documentos necesarios para abrir una
cuenta, los beneficios de establecer una relación con su agente bancario, pasos para empezar esa relación y mucho más.
Access to Capital & MORE!
A Houston Money Week Event
Wednesday, April 27 | 10:00am-12:00pm CDT | REGISTER
Join Houston Money Week’s partner organizations as they come together to emphasize the importance of financial education, inform consumers where they can get help, and provide free educational seminars and activities. You are invited to participate
in Houston Money Week’s Forum.
Topics include: Access to Capital, Organizational Types – pros and cons of business structures, Is Owning a Business a Good Fit for You? – Knowing your strengths, Learn How a Microloan Can Help Start/Grow Your Small Business.
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Financial Fundamentals Series
VIRTUAL series for Texas veteran & military-connected small business owners. Get connected with the knowledge, resources, and community to assist your small business in accessing capital! Hosted by
UTAComNav,
a selected spoke awardee for the SBA Community Navigator Pilot Program.
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Wednesdays at 11:00am CDT
Hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy
Office of Economic Impact and Diversity
How to Get Involved with One of
Our National Laboratories?
Awareness, Interest & Access featuring
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Tuesday, April 26 | 12:00pm-1:30pm CDT | REGISTER
Attendees will learn best practices to access Small Business Program and Subcontracting Opportunities, partnerships Mechanisms, Accessing LBNL Intellectual Property, internship programs, and job opportunities.
Awareness, Interest & Access featuring
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Tuesday, May 10 | 12:00pm-1:30pm CDT | REGISTER
Attendees will learn best practices to access opportunities, partnerships, internships, fellowships, postdoctoral assignments, and faculty collaborations.
Fort Bend ISD Small Business
Enterprise Program (SBEP)
Wednesday, April 27 | 2:00pm-4:00pm CDT
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FOR IN-PERSON | REGISTER
FOR VIRTUAL
This event is open to small businesses and vendors interested in doing business with the district. Workshop features several community speakers and addresses a variety of topics including
General Contractor/Subcontractor – Building Relationships, FBISD Purchasing/Facilities/Transition Services/SBEP, SBA Updates, and Capability Statements.
APRIL Offerings by NetQuarry:
DETAILS & REGISTER
APRIL-JUNE Offerings by Gabriel Enterprises:
DETAILS & REGISTER
A variety of topics FREE for 7j eligible companies: Firms located in HUBZone, an 8a Firm, Economically-Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business, a firm located in an area of high unemployment, or a low-income Individual.
Meet the Lender Breakout Sessions
Tuesday, May 3 | 10:00am CDT |
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Are you a startup or existing business ready to pursue financing? Meet three SBA approved lending representatives and an SBA resource partner in four break-out sessions. These lenders and resource partner will discuss how lenders 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.
SBA Disaster Assistance
Tuesday, May 3 | 1:00pm CDT | REGISTER
Join the SBA Houston District Office and the Port of Houston to learn about low-interest federal disaster loans available to businesses and residents affected by a declared disaster. Businesses of all sizes located in declared disaster areas, private nonprofit
organizations, homeowners, and renters affected by declared disasters, including natural disasters such as hurricanes, flooding, and wildfires.
SBA Small Business Meetup in Pasadena
Friday, May 6 | 8:30am-10:00am CDT | REGISTER
LOCATION: Savannah Café and Bakery
5968 Fairmont Parkway #F – Pasadena, TX 77505
Eager to start a business or grow your existing business? Representatives from the SBA Houston District Office and SBA’s Resource Partner Network (San Jacinto College Small Business Development Center & 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.
Preparando su negocio para solicitar un préstamo
Viernes, 6 de Mayo | 11:00am CDT |
REGISTRARSE
Conozca los conceptos básicos para prepararse para solicitar un préstamo comercial para su negocio.
SBA 8(a) Business Development Certification Program
Tuesday, May 10 | 1:00pm CDT |
REGISTER
Working with the Federal Government – Presented by the Minority Business Development Agency and SBA. The federal government’s goal is to award at least 5 percent of all federal contracting dollars to small, disadvantaged businesses each year. Before you
can participate in the 8(a) Business Development program, you must be certified. The federal government fully defines who qualifies for the 8(a) program—including what counts as being socially and economically disadvantaged. Hear from the experts.
Both Sides to the 5 C’s of Credit
Wednesday, May 25 | 10:00am CDT | REGISTER
Join us to learn about how the 5 C’s affect you when obtaining credit
and when you are ready to provide credit terms to your customers! The SBA will explain the 5 C’s of Credit which are used by all lenders when making a loan decision. NACM Southwest will then review how you can use another 5 C’s of Credit to assist
with extending credit to your clients.
SBDC Small Business
Cybersecurity Expo
Thursday, May 5 | 1:00pm CDT |
REGISTER
LOCATION: Missouri City Recreation Center
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HCC/SCORE Sales Clinic:
Keeping Your Sales Pipeline Full
Thursday, April 28 | 6:00pm CDT |
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Exporting Your Company’s Goods & Services Outside the United States
Wednesday, May 11 | 12:00pm CDT |
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Writing a Vision for Your Business
Monday, April 25 | 12:00pm CDT |
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Identifying Who Buys Your Goods and Services in the Federal Government
Wednesday, April 27 | 9:30am CDT |
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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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