{"id":1855,"date":"2022-02-22T11:10:03","date_gmt":"2022-02-22T11:10:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mysetaside.com\/news-and-events\/?p=1855"},"modified":"2022-02-22T11:13:17","modified_gmt":"2022-02-22T11:13:17","slug":"sba-houston-upcoming-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mysetaside.com\/news-and-events\/sba-houston-upcoming-events\/","title":{"rendered":"SBA Houston Upcoming Events!"},"content":{"rendered":"\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>
\n<\/strong>The 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\n about 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<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\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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\nResponding to the Federal Government Proposals 101 <\/strong><\/h2>\n

\nThursday, February 24 | 1:00pm CDT | <\/strong>REGISTER<\/a><\/strong>
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\nResponding 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 in response\n to an RFP or IFB.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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

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\nDinero y recursos para su negocio<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\nMartes, 1 de Marzo | 10:00am CDT | REGISTRARSE<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Un evento de colaboraci\u00f3n entre las oficinas de la SBA en Houston, San Antonio, Nuevo M\u00e9xico y El Paso. Escuche a los representantes de la Agencia de Peque\u00f1as Empresas (SBA) sobre c\u00f3mo obtener dinero para su negocio y acceder a recursos gratuitos\n para comenzar y crecer. \u00a1Tambi\u00e9n aprender\u00e1 de due\u00f1os de negocios exitosos sobre su camino hacia el esp\u00edritu empresarial!
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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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\nMeet the Lender Breakout Sessions <\/strong><\/h2>\n

\nWednesday, March 2 | 10:00am CDT | <\/strong>REGISTER<\/a>
\n<\/strong>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\n 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.
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\nCoffee with SBA and the Colombian Embassy:
\nUS-Colombia Trade Opportunities<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\nWednesday, March 2 | 1:00pm-3:00pm CDT | <\/strong>AGENDA\n & REGISTER<\/strong><\/a>
\nJoin Isabella Casillas Guzman- Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration and H.E. Juan Carlos Pinz\u00f3n- Colombia\u2019s Ambassador to the U.S. for a celebration of the 200th Anniversary of diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Colombia and the\n 10th Anniversary of the U.S. Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement.
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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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\nTax Information for
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\nTuesday, February 22 | 9:00am CDT | \nREGISTER<\/a>
\nLOCATION: Lamar State College Port Arthur SBDC
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\n8(a) Certification and Doing Business with City, Port and METRO<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\nWednesday, February 23 | 10:00am CDT | \nREGISTER<\/a><\/strong>
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\nIntellectual Property<\/h2>\n

\nTuesday, February 22 | 9:00am CDT | \nREGISTER<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\nSteps to Create a Business Plan<\/h2>\n

\nMonday, February 28 | 12:00pm CDT | \nREGISTER<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\nIdentifying Who Buys Your Goods and Services in the Federal Government<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\nWednesday, February 23 | 9:30am CDT | \nREGISTER<\/a>
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