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\nHBJ\u2019s Economic Forecast 2022<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\nThursday, February 17 | 10:00am CDT | <\/strong> REGISTER<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Register now for Houston Business Journal\u2019s 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\n SBA Houston District Director Tim Jeffcoat.
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\nFederal Contracting:
\nResearching Historical Spend & Finding Opportunities<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\nThursday, February 17 | 12:00pm CDT |<\/strong> REGISTER<\/strong><\/a>
\n2022 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\n understand common acronyms & abbreviations.
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\nResponding to the Federal Government Proposals 101 <\/strong><\/h2>\n

\nThursday, February 24 | 1:00pm CDT | <\/strong>REGISTER<\/a>
\n<\/strong>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\n in response to an RFP or IFB.
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\nSBA Programs & Services<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\nThursday, February 17 | 10:00am CDT | <\/strong>REGISTER<\/a>
\n<\/strong>This webinar will provide up-to-date information on SBA programs, services, and financial assistance.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\nEmerging Business Series
\nPresented by SBA and Chase Bank<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\nTuesday, February 22 | 11:00am CDT | \nREGISTER<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\nThe 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\n getting capital for your business!<\/em><\/p>\n

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\nSBA+SCORE Houston:
\nHiring and Retaining Employees<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\nTuesday, February 22 | 12:00pm CDT | \nREGISTER<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\nIn 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,\n 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.<\/em>
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\nHouston Tech Rodeo Roadshow (Feb. 27- Mar. 5)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\nConcentrated 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.<\/em>
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\nMentor Meetup Networking
\n& Panel Event<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\nWednesday, March 2 | 4:00pm CDT | @HCC Central<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\nFULL\n AGENDA & REGISTER<\/a><\/h3>\n
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\n8(a) Business Development
\n\u2018Straight Talk\u2019<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\n3rd<\/sup> Wednesday of Each Month | 1:00pm CDT
\nDIAL-IN ONLY: <\/strong>202-765-1264;<\/strong> ID: 217121169#<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\nWhether you\u2019re 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.\n
\nHosted by the SBA Office of Business Development.<\/em><\/p>\n

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\nSBA Resources Every Small
\nBusiness Needs to Know About<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\nTuesday, March 1 | 12:00pm CDT | <\/strong>REGISTER<\/strong><\/a>\n
\nJoin your local SBA team to learn about the SBA resources available to you as a small business!\n<\/em>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.
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\n3rd<\/sup> Annual Houston Business Matchmaker<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\nFriday, March 4 | 8:45am-3:30pm CDT | <\/strong>DETAILS\n & REGISTER<\/strong><\/a>
\n<\/strong>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\n 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\n to ensure quality meetings. A variety of webinars will also be available throughout the event.<\/em>
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\nWomen Accessing Capital: Virtual Meet the Lender<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\nHosted<\/strong> by the WBEA Women’s Business Center & SBA<\/strong>
\nTuesday, March 8 | 9:00am-12:30pm CDT | <\/strong>REGISTER<\/strong><\/a>
\nHear 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\n 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.
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\nBoots to Business Reboot <\/strong><\/h2>\n

\nWednesday, March 9 | 8:00am\u20134:00pm CDT | \nREGISTER<\/a><\/strong>
\nB2B 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\n Service members (including National Guard and Reserve), and spouses are eligible to participate.
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\nSBA + USDA: Helping Rural Small
\nBusinesses Gain Access to Capital<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\nThursday, March 10 |11:00am CDT | <\/strong>REGISTER<\/strong><\/a>\n
\nJoin 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\n Program (REPP) Grant! This session will include Q&A.<\/em><\/p>\n

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\nDigital Marketing:
\nSimple, Affordable and Efficient<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\nTuesday, February 15 | 9:00am CDT | \nREGISTER<\/a>
\nLocation:<\/strong> Texas City La Marque Chamber of Commerce<\/strong>
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\nIntroduction to <\/strong>QuickBooks<\/h2>\n

\nThursday, February 17 | 10:00am CDT | \nREGISTER<\/a><\/strong>
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\nFormation Lab:
\nLimited Liability Company<\/h2>\n

\nFriday, February 18 | 10:00am CDT | \nREGISTER<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\nAccess to Capital Workshop<\/h2>\n

\nThursday, February 17 | 12:00pm CDT | \nREGISTER<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\nPricing Successful Proposals
\nfor Government Contracts<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\nTuesday, February 15 | 9:30am CDT | \nREGISTER<\/a>
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