Join Us for an Upcoming SBA Houston Event

Jan 29, 2022

Week of January 31-February 4, 2022

Houston District Office – January 2022

Greater Houston Black Chamber of Commerce
87th Annual Meeting

Monday, January 31 | 6:00pm CDT | REGISTER
Join SBA Houston District Director, Tim Jeffcoat, at this virtual Board Swearing in Ceremony and Black Business Town Hall Meeting. As part of the discussion, Mr. Jeffcoat will discuss what the SBA has done to assist black owned businesses, and what future plans the SBA has to continue to assist small businesses as they continue to navigate the pandemic.

Small Business Resources for
Black-Owned Businesses

Wednesday, February 9 | 10:30am CDT | REGISTER
Join SBA in Honoring African American History Month! SBA is hosting a multi-district event (Dallas, Houston, Louisiana) with 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.

Woman-Owned Small Business Chat

Tuesday, February 1 | 10:00am CDT | REGISTER
Now more than ever, resources and news are important to your business. Join SBA for a discussion about the Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Federal Contracting program. Bring your questions.

8(a) Business Development ‘Straight Talk’

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

Preparándose para solicitar un préstamo

miércoles, 2 de febrero | 11:00am CDT | REGISTRARSE
Conozca los conceptos básicos para prepararse para solicitar un préstamo comercial para su negocio.

How Limited is the Liability of Your LLC?

Thursday, February 3 | 1:00pm CDT | REGISTER
We know that a primary benefit of forming a Limited Liability Company (LLC) is to protect the personal assets of the business owner from the risks that arise in the business, but how complete is that protection? Join SBA and SCORE Houston to learn the differences between liabilities and which can/cannot be limited, what steps business owners can take to minimize exposure, and more. This session will include Q&A.

The UTRGV Veterans Business Outreach Center
in partnership with The Worklife Institute presents

Entrepreneurship &
Franchising for Veterans

Wednesday, February 2 | 2:00-4:00pm CDT | In-Person Event
Location: 1900 St. James Place, Suite 880 – Houston, TX 77056
Find out if you really are an entrepreneur and if franchising is right for you!
Call to RSVP: (713) 266-2456

SBA Surety Bond Guarantee Program

Wednesday, February 9 | 1:00pm CDT | JOIN LIVE
OR CALL-IN (AUDIO ONLY): 202-765-1264 | ID: 756 860 607#
Does your business have: Limited Financial Resources? No Prior Bonded Work Experience? A Desire to Increase its Current Bond Limits? This program can help your small business obtain contract, bid, performance, & payment bonds! Hear an overview of the program, benefits, how to find an authorized surety agent, and more!

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.

SBA+SCORE Houston:
Hiring and Retaining Employees

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

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.