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MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Upcoming SBA Houston Events!


Week of June 28 – July 2, 2021

Houston District Office  – June 2021

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Leverage SBA Resources to
Start/Grow Your Small Business!

Tuesday, June 29 | 11:00am CDT | REGISTER HERE
Join us to find out more about the SBA resources that can help YOU and your small business be successful. We will also discuss how to use the SBA website and Learning Center to your advantage! This session will include Q&A.

EN ESPAÑOL


Iniciar una pequeña empresa
(Starting a Business-Spanish)

Miércoles, 30 de junio | 11:30am CDT | REGISTRAR AQUÍ
Se le enseñará lo que un nuevo emprendedor debe saber antes de iniciar su negocio incluyendo requisitos básicos, opciones de financiación, y recursos locales.



Introduce Your Business to a Lender

Monday, June 28 | 2:00pm CDT | JOIN LIVE

3 Month Extension

This session will cover steps to follow to select the correct lender for your business. The first step is to communicate with the bank about your business.  Determining the correct contact can improve your chances of being approved. This is a live session which includes Q&A.


PPP and EIDL Overview


COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan Overview

Tuesday, June 29 | 1:00pm CDT | JOIN LIVE
Learn the basics of the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL), how to apply, steps for reconsideration & loan increases, and who is eligible for a targeted advance grant. Application deadline: 12/31/2021.


The Correct Steps to PPP Loan Forgiveness

  Thursday, July 1 | 11:00am CDT | JOIN LIVE
An SBA representative will walk you step-by-step through the Loan Forgiveness process. The SBA will also share important factors and tips you should consider when completing the Loan Forgiveness applications. Q&A will follow.



Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
Federal Contracting Program

Wednesday, June 30 | 2:00pm CDT | JOIN LIVE

Certified

To help provide a level playing field for women business owners, the WOSB Federal Contracting Program allows contracting officers to set aside contracts for certified WOSBs and EDWOSBs in eligible industries.


Question

Q&A with SBA

Thursday, July 1 | 10:00am CDT | JOIN LIVE
Bring your inquiries to SBA. Spend your morning talking to SBA Houston District Office, E. Wright. Best customer service around.


2021 Access to Success Small Business National Virtual Conference

Strengthening Small Businesses:
From Access to Opportunity

June 29 & 30 | 8:00am-4:00pm CDT | MORE DETAILS & REGISTER
This virtual interactive conference includes a dynamic program of panels, breakout sessions, speeches, and matchmaking featuring experts from HHS Senior Leadership, HHS Heads of Contracting Activity, HHS Small Business Specialists, SBA Regional Offices, Small Business Resource Partners, Large Prime Contractors, and Small Businesses from across the nation.


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Getting Back on Track:
Discover Exporting from Coast to Coast

Wednesday, June 30 | 12:00pm CDT | REGISTER HERE

Did you know that companies that export tend to be more financially stable, grow faster, and are more resilient? With 95% of the world’s consumers located outside the United States, it may be time to think about international trade…and it’s easier to expand your market than you think. Join SBA’s Coast to Coast Series highlighting SBA’s International Tools and Programs and Partner networks.


Resource Partner Events

 

Small Business Bookkeeping 101

Monday, June 28 | 9:30am CDT | REGISTER HERE

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Power Branding: Getting and Keeping Your Next Customer

Thursday, July 1 | 12:00pm CDT | REGISTER HERE

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How to Get WBENC WBE & WOSB
Certified (First Fridays)

Friday, July 2 | 1:00pm CDT | REGISTER HERE



How to Do Business with the Port

Thursday, July 15 | 12:00pm CDT | REGISTER HERE

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Past Performance: A Critical Factor for Success in the Government Marketplace

Tuesday, June 29 | 12:00pm CDT | REGISTER HERE

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Want to learn more about SBA Programs & Services?

Download the SBA Houston Resource Guide HERE

Questions? Please contact houston@sba.gov