Connect with federal agencies in the Houston area to discover the resources available to help your small business start, grow, and succeed! This interactive summit will feature presentations, a panel discussion, networking opportunities, and a federal resource fair where attendees can engage directly with federal agency representatives in the Houston area.

Learn about programs and services related to:

• Access to capital and SBA resources
• Government contracting
• Labor and employment compliance
• Equal employment opportunities
• Additional federal business assistance programs
• and so much more

Participating agencies are expected to include the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Federal Reserve Bank, U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration (ETA), U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Social Security Administration (SSA), U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and other federal partners.

This event is designed for small businesses throughout the Houston region seeking to better understand and access the wide range of federal resources available to support their success.

**SBA’s participation is not an endorsement of the views, opinions, products or services of any other person or entity. All SBA programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.

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PARKING INSTRUCTIONS (GREEN LOT):

• Access to the visitor parking lot is through the Allen Parkway eastbound entrance gate.
• The parking lot and walkway to the building are not covered. Be prepared for the possibility of inclement weather.
• Once parked you will walk to the front entrance of the building for the screening and check in process.
• Allow at least 10 minutes to park and check in.
• A government photo ID will be required to enter the Houston Branch building.
• Once checked in, guests will be greeted in the lobby and directed to the meeting room.

PLEASE NOTE: Federal Reserve Bank Law Enforcement Rule – there is a zero-tolerance policy on the possession of firearms, knives (including pocket knives and boxcutters), personal defense sprays or any illegal weapon or substance. All are strictly prohibited on Bank property. The prohibition on firearms entering the Bank includes any individual who maintains a State of Texas Concealed Handgun License.