Kickstart 2022 with an Upcoming SBA Houston Event

Jan 4, 2022

Week of January 3-7, 2022

Houston District Office

Happy New Year from SBA Houston!

On behalf of the SBA’s Houston District Office, we want to take the time to wish you the happiest of holidays! We look forward to kicking off 2022 with you and your small business! Don’t forget to kickstart your year with one of our upcoming events!

Business Trends to Keep Top of Mind in 2022

Learn what you can expect in 2022 and how you can get ready TODAY!

1. Buy into the momentum of e-commerce.
2. Don’t underestimate the popularity of alternative pickup options.
3. Get ready for increased foot traffic.
4. Take time to get serious about your business’s tech capabilities.
5. Be deliberate about where you invest.

CLICK HERE to understand current industry trends and best practices that will help you better position your business for success in 2022!

Business Smart Series: Ready, Set, GO in Business!

This workshop series lays the groundwork for helping new and aspiring entrepreneurs launch a business idea and understand the steps to building a business that is credit-ready. The information is laid out in three modules.

READY: Basics of Business Startup
January 4 | 11:00am CDT | REGISTER

SET: Essentials of Becoming Credit-Ready
January 11 | 11:00am CDT | REGISTER

GO: Additional Support & Resources
January 18 | 11:00am CDT | REGISTER

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!

Nomination Deadline: January 11, 2022 at 2:00pm CDT

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 this Upcoming Webinar that will explain the details:

Wednesday, January 5, 2022 | 11:00am CDT | REGISTER

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

SBA Certification Programs +
Resources You Need to Know!

Wednesday, January 12 | 1:00pm CDT | REGISTER
Did you know? The U.S. government is the largest customer in the world, buying all types of products and services from small businesses. Increase your chance of winning a government contract through SBA certification programs and learn about SBA resources that are available to guide you through the process! This session will include Q&A.

New Year, New Business (3 Part Webinar Series)

Start off your 2022 year with this three-part webinar series. Join us to learn about our SBA Resources, business entities, and how to access funding!

The Infrastructure Bill:
Opportunities for Small Businesses

Tuesday, January 18 | 10:00am CDT | REGISTER
Join SBA Houston and Port Houston to 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 businesses to know.

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.

Diversifying Your Contracting Portfolio

Thursday, January 27 | 10:00am CDT | REGISTER
Learn how to market your company to do business with various government agencies. Hear from experts about doing business with the U.S. federal government, City of Houston, University of Houston, and Harris County. The event will feature a panel of successful businesses who will share their insights into how they navigated different agency requirements.