| Week of October 10 – October 14, 2022 |
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SBA Celebrates Manufacturing Month!
How Video Marketing is Getting
More Eyes on U.S. Manufacturers
Thursday, October 13 | 1:00pm CDT | REGISTER
This webinar will feature accomplished small business manufacturers sharing insight that can help you grow your company’s international sales, including discussion of video marketing strategies. The roundtable discussion will also include an overview of
federal government tools, resources, and services available to support U.S. manufacturers looking to grow global sales.
Level Up, Pivot, Soar! 3rd Annual MCTX Success in Business® Government Procurement Forum
Friday, October 14 | 10:00am-3:00 pm CDT |
DETAILS
LOCATION: Missouri City Community Center
(1522 Texas Parkway – Missouri City, TX)
This in-person Forum will provide workshops that focus on Building Your Professional Brand, IT Infrastructure/Cyber Security, and Marketing/Network Services. Success in Business will also provide an update on the Missouri City, Texas and Fort Bend
County Disparity Study, Business Certifications, Trademark Law and more.
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Conventional Financing for Your Tech Business
Monday, October 17 | 10:00am-12:00pm CDT |
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LOCATION: The Ion (4201 Main Street, Conference Room 28 – Houston, TX)
Did you know that conventional bank loans are a great option for many tech entrepreneurs? Business loans are common, non-dilutive, and often have flexibility advantages over other funding mechanisms. Over $1Bn in business loans were guaranteed
by the SBA last year in Houston. They might be the best choice for your business! Attend this workshop to hear from SBA lenders interested in supporting the growing innovation ecosystem in Houston.
Pitch Your Businesses Financial Needs
to SBA-Approved Lenders!
Wednesday, October 19 | 8:30am-12:00pm CDT | REGISTER
LOCATION: HCC Alief Hayes Campus
(2811 Hayes Road – Main Building, 3rd Floor, Room A319)
Attendees will have the opportunity 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 as well as community partners HCC, METRO, and Port Houston.
Fort Bend County Small Business Development Center
Veteran’s Resource Fair
Wednesday, October 19 | 9:00am-11:00am CDT |
REGISTER
LOCATION: Katy Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9182
(6206 George Bush Drive – Katy, TX)
This in-person Veteran’s Resource Fair is a networking event for veteran owned businesses. This event will provide you with information to help you leverage your veteran-owned small business status to start and grow your business.
Close the Deal with a Woman-Owned
Small Business Certification
Wednesday, October 19 | 12:00pm-1:30pm CDT |
REGISTER
LOCATION: Emancipation Park Cultural Center
(3018 Emancipation Avenue – Houston, TX)
Join Greater Southeast Management District and the SBA Houston District Office to celebrate Women’s Small Business Month! Throughout this curated panel of local Houston women (who will provide a first-hand look into some of the opportunities and
challenges for women-owned businesses) and SBA and City of Houston resources (who will share the information about the certifications that can help grow your business). There will be a short time for Q&A.
Fifth Ward Small Business Series:
Accessing Capital Panel Discussion
Thursday, October 20 | 11:30am-1:30pm CDT | REGISTER
LOCATION: The DeLuxe Theater (3303 Lyons Avenue – Houston, TX)
Are you READY to pursue financing to start or grow your business? Join SBA Houston and the Fifth Ward Community Redevelopment Corporation to learn details on the US SBA guaranteed loans available for small businesses: uses of the loans, types of
loans, main lenders in the area, and more. Also, meet 3 SBA approved lending representatives who will discuss how they make loan decisions and steps you can take to mitigate challenges to accessing capital.
UPCOMING IN THIS SERIES:
Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Certifications
Thursday, November 3 | 11:30am-1:00pm CDT | REGISTER
SBA Surety Bond Guarantee Program
Thursday, November 17 | 11:30am-1:00pm CDT | REGISTER
Brazosport College Small Business Development Center Business Information for Veterans
Wednesday, October 26 | 1:00pm-3:00pm CDT |
REGISTER
LOCATION: Brazosport College (500 College Drive – Lake Jackson, TX)
This in-person workshop will help your business start, grow and succeed! Learn about federal contracting opportunities. Explore potential financing options. Network with other Veteran business owners. Includes a Q&A session.
NASA JSC Small Business Council Annual Event
Tuesday, November 1 | 8:30am-5:00pm CDT | AGENDA
& REGISTER
LOCATION: UH Clearlake
(2700 Bay Area Blvd (Bayou Theater- Parking Lot D) – Houston, TX)
This event will offer valuable information for small businesses and updates from NASA Leadership, Programs, Primes, and Resource Agencies.
Small Business Meetup in Conroe
Tuesday, November 15 | 8:30am-10:00am CDT |
REGISTER
LOCATION: Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber
(505 West Davis Street – Conroe, TX)
Hosted by the Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the Montgomery County Hispanic Chamber and Sam Houston State University SBDC. Representatives from the U.S. Small Business Administration Houston District Office and SBA’s Resource
Partner Network (Sam Houston State University Small Business Development Center & SCORE) will be available to answer your questions. Learn how SBA programs and resources can help you succeed!! Session will be informative and allow for networking and Q&A.
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How to Do Business with Harris
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Want to learn more about SBA Programs & Services?
Download the National Resource Guide HERE
Descarga la Guía Nacional de Recursos (en español) AQUÍ
Questions? Please contact houston@sba.gov
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