Join us for an Upcoming SBA Houston Event!

Nov 30, 2021

Week of November 29 – December 3, 2021

Houston District Office – November 2021

Illustration of a trophy with the following text, 2022 National Small Business Week Awards. Now accepting nominations. Visit sba.gov/nsbw

Nominate Your Business for a
SBA National Small Business Week Award!

Did you know, businesses can self-nominate to receive an award during SBA National Small Business Week? Nomination categories include Minority Business Owner of the Year, Veteran Owned Business of the Year, Woman Owned Business of the Year, and many more!

Join us for an Upcoming Webinar that will explain the details:

Tuesday, November 30 *11:00am CDT \| REGISTER*	Wednesday, December 8 *11:00am CDT \| REGISTER*
Wednesday, December 15 *11:00am CDT \| REGISTER*	Wednesday, December 22 *11:00am CDT \| REGISTER*
Wednesday, January 5, 2022 11:00am CDT \| REGISTER

COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan Overview

Tuesday, November 30 | 12:00pm CDT | JOIN LIVE
Wednesday, December 8 | 11:30am CDT | JOIN LIVE
Learn the basics of the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL), updates that have been made to the program, how to apply, steps for reconsideration & loan increases, and who is eligible for a targeted advance grant.
Program Ends December 31, 2021.

Descripción general del préstamo EIDL

viernes 3 de diciembre | 11:30am CDT | Únase en vivo
Conozca los conceptos básicos del Préstamo por desastre por daños económicos (EIDL), las actualizaciones que se han realizado al programa, cómo solicitarlo, los pasos para la reconsideración y los aumentos de préstamos.
El programa finaliza el 31 de diciembre de 2021.

Hosted by the Asian Chamber of Commerce

The Infrastructure Bill:
Opportunities for Small Businesses

Wednesday, December 1 | 2:00pm CDT | REGISTER

Learn about the newly passed Infrastructure Bill and how small businesses can benefit with projects and opportunities. Listen to Tim Jeffcoat, SBA District Director, give an overview about the Bill and resources for business to know.

City of Houston Meet the Buyer Procurement Forum

Thursday, December 2 | 9:00am-2:00pm CDT
DETAILS & REGISTER

The Office of Business Opportunity’s Meet the Buyer Procurement Forum (MTB) consists of a featured program, exhibitor fair, and workshops dedicated to help small businesses understand governmental procurement processes, connect with procurement buyers and agents, obtain information on the latest city projects, access resources provided by business support organizations, and network with other businesses. Attend virtually or in-person.

Did you know one out of every five American jobs is tied to exports?

Small Business Exporting in Asia and Beyond

Thursday, December 2 | 6:00pm CDT | DETAILS & REGISTER
Nearly 96 percent of consumers live outside the United States, and two-thirds of the world’s purchasing power is elsewhere. The U.S.’s economic destiny lies in the Indo–Pacific where trade can help revitalize U.S.–Asia relations as well as the domestic U.S. economy. This event, in collaboration with Asia Society Texas, will help small business owners learn how to work with local agencies and organizations for their trade needs- including SBA, U.S. Commercial Services, and EXIM Bank.

2022 Veteran Business Battle

EVENT DATE: April 22-23, 2022

Each year, the event gives invited military veterans an opportunity to pitch business ideas to investors and lenders for a chance to raise capital. Also, attend workshops, connect with resources and learn from other entrepreneurial success stories. APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 5, 2022.

Click HERE for More Information & to Apply

Join SBA in Honoring National Mentoring Month

Wednesday, January 19 | 10:30am CDT | REGISTER
The Houston District Office is linking up with local organizations including a 32-county servicing area, and other resource groups to bring more knowledge and connections to ensure that access to small business resources is presented in an easy-to-understand format to bridge the information gap for small businesses.