{"id":1923,"date":"2022-02-26T08:07:01","date_gmt":"2022-02-26T08:07:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mysetaside.com\/news-and-events\/?p=1923"},"modified":"2022-02-26T08:07:06","modified_gmt":"2022-02-26T08:07:06","slug":"join-sba-houston-for-our-upcoming-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mysetaside.com\/news-and-events\/join-sba-houston-for-our-upcoming-events\/","title":{"rendered":"Join SBA Houston for Our Upcoming Events!"},"content":{"rendered":"\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.
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\nJoin the SBA Houston District Office at these Tech Rodeo Events:<\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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

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\nBorn Global Summit<\/h2>\n

\nFriday, March 4 | 9:00am-1:00pm CDT | @UH-Downtown Auditorium<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\nThe Importance of Classifying Employees<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\nMonday, February 28 | 11:30am CDT | <\/strong>REGISTER<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\n <\/strong>Join the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, DOL-Wage & Hour Division, and Internal Revenue Service to learn the importance of properly classifying employees and the implications for misclassification and what to do if you have questions.<\/em><\/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><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\n<\/a>Un\n 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 para comenzar\n y crecer. \u00a1Tambi\u00e9n aprender\u00e1 de due\u00f1os de negocios exitosos sobre su camino hacia el esp\u00edritu empresarial!
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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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\nSBA Resources Every Small
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\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.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\nCoffee with SBA and the Colombian Embassy:
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\nWednesday, March 2 | 1:00pm-3:00pm CDT | <\/strong>AGENDA\n & REGISTER<\/strong><\/a>
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\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.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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\n3rd<\/sup> Annual Houston
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\nFriday, March 4 | 8:45am-3:30pm CDT
\n<\/strong>DETAILS\n & REGISTER<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\nThis 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 business\n 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><\/p>\n

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\nVeteran’s Business Outreach Center “On the Road”<\/h2>\n

\nFebruary 28-March 4 | March 7-10 | March 14-18 | March 21-25<\/strong>
\nBy Appointment Only | Worklife Institute
\nTo set-up an Appointment: Call 956-665-8931 or Email \nvboc@utrgv.edu<\/a><\/strong>
\n<\/strong>UTRGV VBOC will be at the Worklife Institute providing one-on-one business counseling to all veterans and spouses interested in starting or growing a small business or seeking information. Reserve your session now! 
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\nHarris County Precinct 2 Veterans Resource Virtual Fair <\/strong><\/h2>\n

\nThursday, March 3 | 2:00pm-4:00pm CDT | <\/strong>REGISTER<\/strong><\/a>
\nHarris County Precinct 2 in partnership with the Veterans Land Board invite you to learn about the resources and opportunities available for Texas veterans and their families.
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\nEntrepreneur Training Program for Veterans<\/h2>\n

\nBegins March 3 – held every Thursday until March 24
\n6:00pm CDT | Worklife Institute |  Call 713-266-2456 to RSVP<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>Join the UTRGCV VBOC 4-session program covering introduction to entrepreneurship, legal structures, business planning & marketing feasibility, introduction to financial statements & basic accounting, financing, and resources in your area. Eligibility\n is required.
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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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\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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\nSBA + USDA: Helping Rural Small
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\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.
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\nSBA 8(a) Business Development Certification Program<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\nTuesday, March 22 | 1:00pm CDT | <\/strong>REGISTER<\/strong><\/a>
\nWorking with the Federal Government \u2013 Presented by the Minority Business Development Agency and SBA. The federal government’s goal is to award at least 5 percent of all federal contracting dollars to small, disadvantaged businesses each year. Before you\n can participate in the 8(a) Business Development program, you must be certified. The federal government fully defines who qualifies for the 8(a) program\u2014including what counts as being socially and economically disadvantaged. Hear from the experts.<\/em> 
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\nResources for Veteran Owned Small Businesses <\/strong><\/h2>\n

\nTuesday, <\/strong>March 29 | 10:00am CDT | <\/strong>REGISTER<\/strong><\/a>
\nLearn about federal programs that help veteran-owned small businesses access federal contract awards, counseling and surplus\n<\/em>property from the federal government<\/em>.  <\/em><\/p>\n

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\nBusiness Planning<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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\nHow to Get WBENC WBE Certified<\/h2>\n

\nFriday, March 4 | 1:00pm CDT | \nREGISTER<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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

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\nHow to Use Contract Opportunities Found on SAM.gov<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\nFriday, March 4 | 9:30am CDT | \nREGISTER<\/a>
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