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Upcoming Events YOU Need to Know!


Week of August 1 – August 5, 2022

Houston District Office

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How to Advertise Your
Business for FREE

Saturday, August 6 | 10:00am CDT | REGISTER


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How to Get WBENC WBE Certified

Friday, August 5 | 1:00pm CDT | REGISTER


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How to Establish Your Business
and Improve Business Credit

Monday, August 15 | 12:00pm CDT | REGISTER


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The Essential Elements of a Government Contractor’s Accounting System

Wednesday, August 3 | 9:30am CDT | REGISTER


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Estructuras Legales para Negocios

Martes, 9 de agosto | 11:00am CDT | REGISTRARSE
Conozca las diferencias entre las estructuras legales comerciales (LLC, Corporación, etc.) para protegerse a usted y a su empresa. Esta sesión incluirá tiempo para preguntas e información relacionada con recursos gratuitos para obtener más ayuda.


Boots to Business Reboot

Wednesday, August 10-Thursday, August 11 | 8:00am-12:00pm CDT
LOCATION: University of Houston SBDC
1455 West Loop South, Suite B – Houston, TX 77027

The 2-Half Day course provides an overview of entrepreneurship and applicable business ownership fundamentals. Veterans of all eras, Active-Duty Service members (including National Guard and Reserve), and spouses are eligible to participate. REGISTRATION STEPS: To gain access to this class, you must follow this TWO-STEP Process 1. Register for this exact class through the https://sbavets.force.com/s/ portal. 2. Contact SBA at 713-773-6531 / easter.wright@sba.gov to confirm class registration.


2022 WBEA Women’s Business Conference

August 10-11 | 8:30am-4:00pm CDT | DETAILS & REGISTER
LOCATION: Virtual & Texas Women’s University – 6700 Fannin Street
This Conference provides a platform for brand extension and supplier development while linking women business enterprises (WBEs) with corporate purchasers, governmental agencies, and other women-owned businesses for the primary purpose of increasing opportunity, creating connections and building strong business relationships.


Meet the Lender for Restaurants- Virtual Event

Wednesday, August 10 | 10:00am-11:45am CDT | REGISTER
Are you READY to pursue financing to start or grow your restaurant operation? Meet 3 SBA approved lending representatives who lend to this industry in small break-out sessions. Lenders will discuss how they make loan decisions 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. Also, meet with SBA Resource Partners who provide business advising at no-cost.


SBA Surety Bond Guarantee Program
 

Wednesday, August 10 | 1:00pm CDT | JOIN LIVE
CALL-IN (Audio ONLY): 202-765-1264 | ID: 319 644 636#
Does your business have:  Limited financial resources? No prior bond 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, benefits, how to find an authorized surety agent, and more! 


Prepare for Hurricane Season with
SBA Disaster Assistance

Thursday, August 18 | 1:00pm CDT | REGISTER
Join the SBA Houston District Office and the SBA Office of Disaster Assistance to learn how to prepare and about low-interest federal disaster loans available to businesses of all sizes, private nonprofit organizations, homeowners, and renters that may be affected by a natural disaster – such as hurricanes, flooding, and wildfires. Session will include Q&A.


Business Smart Series: 
Ready, Set, GO in Business!

This workshop series lays the groundwork for helping new and aspiring entrepreneurs launch a business idea and understand the steps to building a business that is credit-ready. The information is laid out simply in 3 modules:

READY: Basics of Business Startup
Tuesday, August 23 | 11:30am CDT |
REGISTER
SET: Essentials of Becoming Credit-Ready
Wednesday, August 24 | 11:30am CDT |
REGISTER
GO: Additional Support & Resources
Thursday, August 25 | 11:30am CDT |
REGISTER



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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