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Week of October 10 – October 14, 2022

Houston District Office – October 2022

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Submitting an Award-Winning Nomination 
for SBA National Small Business Week Awards

For more information, join us for an Upcoming Webinar that will explain the details. Click Here for District Guidelines and Information.

Tuesday, October 18
11:00am CDT |
REGISTER


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Houston District Office Monthly Information Series

Attend these monthly virtual sessions to learn about federal contracting, access to capital, business basics, and to connect with local support resources!

UPCOMING IN THIS SERIES:
Money Mondays
Monday, October 17 | 2:00pm CDT | REGISTER

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webinar: Economic Injury Disaster Loans

COVID Economic Injury Disaster
Loan (EIDL) Repayment Overview

Thursday, October 13 | 1:00pm CDT | REGISTER
With the COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) first payment date fast approaching, it is important for borrowers to know and understand the payment process. Join the SBA Houston District Office for a webinar on important information and resources to help you monitor, repay, and get servicing help for your COVID EIDL.


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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 | REGISTER
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.


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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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SBDC Small Business Symposium

Thursday, October 13 | 8:00am CDT | REGISTER
LOCATION: Robert A. “Bob” Bowers Civic Center
(3401 Cultural Center Drive – Port Arthur, TX)

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Commercial Insurance Part I

Tuesday, October 11 | 10:00am CDT | REGISTER

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Tools to Elevate Your Business:
The Basics of Digital Marketing

Thursday, October 20 | 1:00pm CDT | REGISTER

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Successful HR Practices
for Business Owners

Monday, October 17 | 12:00pm CDT | REGISTER

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How to Do Business with Harris
County and the City of Houston

Wednesday, October 12 | 9:30am CDT | REGISTER
LOCATION: UH PTAC Moody Rambin Training Center (1455 West Loop South – Houston, TX)

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Want to learn more about SBA Programs & Services?

Download the National Resource Guide HERE
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Questions? Please contact houston@sba.gov


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