{"id":2916,"date":"2022-05-17T11:13:47","date_gmt":"2022-05-17T11:13:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mysetaside.com\/news-and-events\/?p=2916"},"modified":"2022-05-17T12:27:47","modified_gmt":"2022-05-17T12:27:47","slug":"2916-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mysetaside.com\/news-and-events\/2916-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Upcoming SBA Houston Events!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\nSBA Grants, Counseling, and Financing to
\nFacilitate Global Market Sales<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\nTuesday, May 17 | 12:00pm CDT | <\/strong>REGISTER<\/strong><\/a>
\nAs businesses emerge from a global pandemic, demand for U.S. products and services is on the rise. The SBA has resources that can help you take advantage of these opportunities. This webinar will feature three successful small business exporters that have\n utilized Small Business Development Center (SBDC) counseling and SBA export promotion resources to grow global sales. Whether you are new to export or currently exporting and looking to grow your sales, this webinar is for you!
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\nA<\/strong>dvanced Manufacturing Trends & Opportunities
\nin Indonesia, Singapore & Japan<\/strong> <\/h2>\n

\nHosted by the U.S. Commercial Service and the National
\nElectrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)
\n<\/em><\/strong><\/strong>Wednesday, May 18 | 7:00pm CDT | <\/strong>REGISTER<\/strong>\n<\/a>
\nThis webinar will help U.S. companies gain knowledge on the growing advanced manufacturing opportunities in Indonesia, Singapore and Japan and learn about business development activities that can help them successfully enter these markets, including the\n upcoming October Trade Mission opportunity.
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\nATTN: Fort Bend Business Owners
\nTriple ‘R’ Loan Program Webinar<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\nMonday, May 16 | 11:00am CDT | \nREGISTER<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Need financing to start or grow your business in Fort Bend County? H-GALDC is excited to offer this new small business loan program in partnership with Fort Bend County. The\n\nTriple \u2018R\u2019 Loan Program<\/a> helps finance startups and existing businesses work towards recovery, resilience, and growth. Eligible small businesses may apply for loan options and\/or a grant.\n
\nApplication Deadline: Friday, May 20, 2022.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\nSBA Surety Bond Guarantee Program<\/strong> <\/h2>\n

\nTuesday, May 17 | 10:00am CDT | <\/strong>JOIN\n LIVE<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>
\nor CALL-IN (audio only): <\/strong>202-765-1264 | ID: 667 865 58#<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\nDoes 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,\n benefits, how to find an authorized surety agent, and more! 
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\nDoing Business with NASA<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\nWednesday, May 18 | 12:00pm CDT | <\/strong>REGISTER<\/strong><\/a>
\nJoin NASA\u2019s Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) and Office of Procurement (OP) to hear an overview of how to do business with NASA and for a deep dive into NASA\u2019s Product Service Lines (PSLs).<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\nHHS Small Business National <\/strong>Virtual Conference<\/strong> <\/h2>\n

\nMay 18-22 | <\/strong>AGENDA\n & REGISTER<\/a><\/strong><\/a>
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\nIf you own a small business and want to grow through government contracts, this conference is for you. Small businesses will learn precisely what\u2019s needed to work with the government through this dynamic three-day conference of panels, breakout sessions,\n speeches, and matchmaking. HHS offers a variety of small business contracts across industries, including information and technology, construction, marketing, professional services, research and development, and many others.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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\nFree Resources for Small Businesses <\/strong><\/h2>\n

\nThursday, May 19 | 11:00am CDT | \nREGISTER<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Learn about free resources for your small business from local organizations, including SBA, Baker Ripley, and KIVA.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\nInclusive Lending in the AAPI Community <\/strong><\/h2>\n

\nMonday, May 23 | 11:00am CDT | \nREGISTER<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Join us for a conversation about making lending inclusive to the Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. The panel will include a local lender and local community organizations.
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\nLender Matchmaking: <\/strong>Pitch Your Business’
\nFinancial Needs to SBA-Approved Lenders! <\/strong><\/h2>\n

\nTuesday, May 24 | 8:30am-12:00pm CDT | <\/strong>REGISTER<\/strong><\/a>
\nLOCATION: HCC Alief Hayes Campus- 2811 Hayes Road
\n(Main Building, 3rd<\/sup> Floor, Room A319)
\n<\/strong>Representatives from several banks, certified development companies, and alternative lending sources will be on hand to meet with existing and start-up business owners to discuss funding for small businesses. Attendees will have the opportunity\n to pitch their financing needs to multiple lenders in scheduled, one-on-one 15-minute sessions! Also, meet SBA Houston District Office representatives and engage with SBA’s Resource Partner network who provide free one-on-one business advising.
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\nBoth Sides to the 5 C\u2019s of Credit<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\nWednesday, May 25 | 10:00am CDT | <\/strong>REGISTER<\/strong><\/a>\n
\nJoin us to learn about how the 5 C\u2019s affect you when obtaining credit<\/em> \nand when you are ready to provide credit terms to your customers! <\/em>The SBA will explain the 5 C\u2019s of Credit which are used by all lenders when making a loan decision. NACM Southwest will then review how you can use another 5 C\u2019s of Credit to assist\n with extending credit to your clients.
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\nSmall Business Export Finance Workshop<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\nWednesday, May 25 | 1:00pm-2:30pm CDT | <\/strong>REGISTER<\/strong><\/a>
\nWant to start exporting your products or services globally? Join the SBA Houston District Office to hear from export experts about various related export topics. SBA has made it a priority to help small business exporters with several export loans specifically\n designed to help expand into export activities.
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\nHaciendo negocios con
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\nJueves 26 de Mayo | 10:00am CDT | \nREGISTRARSE<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\nAprenda a encontrar y ganar contratos con el gobierno federal. Tambi\u00e9n va aprender como encontrar  asesor\u00eda y recursos de capacitaci\u00f3n que le ayudar\u00e1n a entender el proceso de contrataci\u00f3n federal.
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\nSurviving and Thriving in Challenging Times<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\nThursday, May 26 | 1:00pm CDT | \nREGISTER<\/a>
\n<\/strong>How do you keep your business growing while navigating challenges?\n<\/em><\/strong>Continued opportunities in global markets and federal government export assistance have helped many U.S. companies stay successful in recent years. Three U.S. exporters describe their experiences in this inspirational session. You\u2019ll also\n hear from government trade experts about programs & services that are available to help you map out a winning export strategy.
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\nSBA Resources Every Small Business Needs to Know About
\n<\/strong><\/span>Wednesday, June 1 | 11:00am CDT | <\/strong>REGISTER<\/strong><\/a>
\nJoin your local SBA team to learn about the SBA resources available to you as a small business! 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\n session will include Q&A.
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\nMeet the Lender Breakout Sessions
\n<\/strong><\/span>Wednesday, June 8 | 10:00am CDT | <\/strong>REGISTER<\/strong><\/a>
\nAre you a startup or existing business ready to pursue financing? Meet with SBA approved lending representatives in small break-out sessions. These lenders will discuss how they make loan decisions and steps you can take to mitigate challenges to accessing\n capital. This virtual event will provide a stepping-stone to building a business banking relationship.
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\nPrepare for Hurricane Season:
\nLearn About SBA Disaster Assistance<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\nWednesday June 8 | 1:00pm CDT | <\/strong>REGISTER<\/strong><\/a>\n
\nJoin the SBA Houston District Office and SCORE Houston to learn how to prepare and about low-interest federal disaster loans available to businesses and residents affected by a declared disaster. Businesses of all sizes located in declared disaster areas,\n private nonprofit organizations, homeowners, and renters affected by declared disasters, including natural disasters such as hurricanes, flooding, and wildfires.\n<\/em><\/p>\n

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\nTuesday, May 17 | 9:30am CDT | REGISTER<\/a><\/strong>
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\nFriday, May 20 | 10:00am CDT | REGISTER<\/a><\/strong>
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\nCreate and Deliver a Compelling Presentation: Part I & II<\/h2>\n

\nTuesday, May 17 | 1:00pm CDT | REGISTER<\/a>
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\nLearn How to Develop Your Strategy and Formulate a Plan for Implementation<\/h2>\n

\nThursday, May 26 | 12:00pm CDT | REGISTER<\/a>
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\nGovernment Certification Programs<\/h2>\n

\nWednesday, May 18 | 9:30am CDT | REGISTER<\/a>
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\nWant to learn more about SBA Programs & Services?<\/strong>
\nDownload the SBA Houston Resource Guide HERE<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Download the National Resource Guide HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\nQuestions?<\/strong> Please contact houston@sba.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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