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SUMMARY:Steps for Starting a Small Business
DESCRIPTION:Spend an hour with the SBA\n\n\nThinking of starting a business? Wondering what is involved? \nLearn the important steps to turn your passion into a business venture. In this session\, we will take you through a step-by-step process of making your business legal in the state of Minnesota. Get the tools you’ll need in just one hour. \nYou will learn: \n\nFree resources available to help you start a business\nDefine your startup cost\nMaking your business legal in Minnesota the easy and simple way\nand more\n\nRegister today! \nThis event is virtual via MS TEAMS. \nQuestions? Email Maribel Mallet\,  maribel.mallet@sba.gov. \nAll SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.
URL:https://houston.impacthub.net/calendar/steps-for-starting-a-small-business/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:empower
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SUMMARY:Gulfton Small Business Resource Fair
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this event where we bring together a diverse array of organizations dedicated to supporting local businesses like yours!\n\n\nGulfton Small Business Resource Fair \nDiscover Your Path to Success! \nCalling all small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs in the Houston area!  \nThe Gulfton Small Business Resource Fair is the perfect opportunity to learn about all the resources available for YOUR small business to succeed in 2026! Increase your knowledge\, listen to experts\, and get your questions answered. You will make the necessary contacts you need from small business agencies\, financial institutions\, and many more! \nWhat to expect: \nResource Fair — Connect face-to-face with local organizations and programs offering real support for small business owners\, including access to capital\, legal resources\, marketing support\, financial coaching\, and more! \nFeatured Workshop: Time Mastery for Business Developed by Wellness for Growth Foundation \nStop being busy and start being PRODUCTIVE! This powerful session uses the TIME Framework (Target\, Implement\, Manage\, Eliminate) to help entrepreneurs:  \n– Prioritize high-impact tasks that actually move the needle  \n– Eliminate low-value work that drains your time and energy  \n– Implement practical tools like time blocking and AI to streamline your operations  \n– Build sustainable growth strategies that work WITH your lifestyle \nThis is not a passive seminar — you will walk away with actionable tools you can apply to your business immediately!  \n \nThis is NOT a vendor registration link. It is only for attendance. Vendors are by invitation only.
URL:https://houston.impacthub.net/calendar/gulfton-small-business-resource-fair/
LOCATION:BakerRipley Gulfton Sharpstown Campus\, 6500 Rookin Street Room 124\, Houston\, TX 77074\, Houston\, TX\, 77074\, US
CATEGORIES:empower
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SUMMARY:SBA Programs and Resources Workshop - Beaumont
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about SBA programs\, resources\, and to make connections for your small business!\n\n\nThe U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Houston District Office and the Lamar University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) invite you to an Information Session designed to connect small business leaders\, entrepreneurs\, and community stakeholders with the tools and resources needed to start\, grow\, and succeed.  \nTopics will include: \n\nBusiness counseling and technical assistance\nSBA loan programs and access to capital \nFederal certification programs to expand into government contracting\nMade in America Manufacturing Initiative\nNetworking  opportunities \n\n\n\n \nPresented in collaboration with:
URL:https://houston.impacthub.net/calendar/sba-programs-and-resources-workshop-beaumont/
LOCATION:The Dade Phelan Building – Room #113\, 5091 Rolfe Christopher Drive\, Beaumont\, TX 77705\, Beaumont\, TX\, 77705\, US
CATEGORIES:empower
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260630T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T092658
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SUMMARY:Are You Lender Ready - Session I: Preparatory Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This event will offer training resources that will prepare you for asking for a small business loan.\n\n\nThe “Are You Lender Ready?” Series is intended for those businesses that have been in business for 2+ years. This event will offer training resources that will prepare you for asking for a small business loan. \nThe preparatory workshop is focused on credit\, financials & pitching a business to a lender. The goal of the workshop is to help participants understand the importance of: \n\nBusiness vs. personal credit\nBusiness financials\nThinking like a lender\nPitching your business effectively\n\nThis in-person event will be focused on Session 1 of 3. To make the most of the series\, we encourage small businesses to attend as many sessions as they can. So\, buckle up and prepare yourself to truly understand how to ask for a business loan! \n**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. \n\n\n \nBACKGROUND ON THIS SERIES:The “Are You Lender Ready?” Series is intended for those businesses that have been in business for 2+ years. This event will offer training resources that will prepare you for asking for a small business loan. \nThe series is broken into three sessions… \n\nSession I: Preparatory Workshop – The workshop focuses on credit\, financials & pitching a business to a lender.\nSession II: Lender Forum – The Lender Forum will consist of panel discussions from traditional and alternative lenders followed by a lender fair to meet with SBA guaranteed lenders in an informal setting.\nSession III: Office Hours Session – The office hours session is intended to help businesses further craft their business pitch and discuss other SBA financial resources. This structured mentor matchmaking sessions will be in small groups that provide direct access to mentors to get your questions answered and receive real\, actionable guidance.\n\nTo make the most of the series\, we encourage small businesses to attend as many sessions as they can. So\, buckle up and prepare yourself to truly understand how to ask for a business loan! \n\n\n \nPresented in conjunction with: \n\n\n\n \nPARKING INSTRUCTIONS: \n\nParking is only available in the Garage labeled 1455 West Loop South.\nIf you are headed North on 610 take the San Felipe Road/Post Oak Blvd. Exit and continue until you come to 1455 West Loop South. Turn right into the parking lot. Turn left into the second garage entrance labeled 1455 West Loop South (under Skywalk). When you enter the garage\, take an immediate right\, and proceed straight up the ramp passing the Park/Exit sign. Once on the 2nd Floor (Green)\, park in spots without any signs or follow signs to Park UP towards the 3rd Floor (Orange) or 4th Floor (Purple) for additional parking. If you park in spots labeled “RESERVED”\, your vehicle will be towed.\nIf you are headed South on 610 take the Post Oak Blvd. Exit and turn left onto Post Oak Blvd. At the Stop Sign\, turn right and then continue to turn right into the Garage Back Entrance labeled 1455 West Loop South. Take an immediate right and proceed straight up the ramp passing the Park/Exit sign. Once on the 2nd Floor (Green)\, park in spots without any signs or follow signs to Park UP towards the 3rd Floor (Orange) or 4th Floor (Purple) for additional parking. If you park in spots labeled “RESERVED”\, your vehicle will be towed.\nTake the stairs or elevator to the Skywalk on the Second Floor. You will enter through the double glass doors.\nGo down the stairs\, proceed to the elevator and go to the 9th floor. When exiting the elevator go through the glass doors with the “UH” door mat. Please note the stairs are not handicap accessible.\nDisabled Parking is located on the Street Level B of the Garage\, Visitor Parking. An access ramp into the building is on Post Oak Park Drive\, at the back of the building\, and there is also one located on the North side of the building (under Skywalk).\n\n\n\n \nPICTURE A: PARKING GARAGE ENTRANCE (WEST LOOP SOUTH) \n\n\n\n \nPICTURE B: PARKING GARAGE ENTRANCE (POST OAK PARK DR.)
URL:https://houston.impacthub.net/calendar/are-you-lender-ready-session-i-preparatory-workshop/
LOCATION:Houston Center Small Business Development Center\, 1455 West Loop South Suite 900\, Houston\, TX 77027\, Houston\, TX\, 77027\, US
CATEGORIES:empower
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SUMMARY:SBA Programs and Resources Workshop - College Station
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about SBA programs\, resources\, and to make connections for your small business!\n\n\nThe U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Houston District Office and the Brazos Valley Small Business Development Center (SBDC) invite you to an Information Session designed to connect small business leaders\, entrepreneurs\, and community stakeholders with the tools and resources needed to start\, grow\, and succeed. \nTopics will include: \n\nBusiness counseling and technical assistance\nSBA loan programs and access to capital\nFederal certification programs to expand into government contracting\nMade in America Manufacturing Initiative\nNetworking opportunities\n\n\n\n \nThis Event is in Cooridnation with:
URL:https://houston.impacthub.net/calendar/sba-programs-and-resources-workshop-college-station/
LOCATION:Texas A&M University – McFerrin Center for Entrepreneurship\, 1700 Research Parkway\, College Station\, TX 77843\, College Station\, TX\, 77843\, US
CATEGORIES:empower
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T103000
DTSTAMP:20260604T092658
CREATED:20260424T121959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T121839Z
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SUMMARY:SBA Programs and Resources Workshop - Baytown
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about SBA programs\, resources\, and to make connections for your small business!\n\n\nThe U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Houston District Office and the Lee College  Small Business Development Center (SBDC) invite you to an Information Session designed to connect small business leaders\, entrepreneurs\, and community stakeholders with the tools and resources needed to start\, grow\, and succeed. \nTopics will include: \n\nBusiness counseling and technical assistance\nSBA loan programs and access to capital\nFederal certification programs to expand into government contracting\nMade in America Manufacturing Initiative\nNetworking opportunities\n\n\n\n \nPresented in coordination with:
URL:https://houston.impacthub.net/calendar/sba-programs-and-resources-workshop-baytown/
LOCATION:Lee College Small Business Development Center\, 909 Decker Drive\, Baytown\, TX 77520\, Baytown\, TX\, 77520\, US
CATEGORIES:empower
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260717T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260717T120000
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SUMMARY:Are You Lender Ready - Session II: Lender Forum
DESCRIPTION:This event will offer training resources that will prepare you for asking for a small business loan.\n\n\nThe “Are You Lender Ready?” Series is intended for those businesses that have been in business for 2+ years. This event will offer training resources that will prepare you for asking for a small business loan. \nThe Lender Forum will consist of panel discussions from traditional and alternative lenders followed by a lender fair to meet with SBA guaranteed lenders in an informal setting. \nThis in-person event will be focused on Session 2 of 3. To make the most of the series\, we encourage small businesses to attend as many sessions as they can. So\, buckle up and prepare yourself to truly understand how to ask for a business loan! \n**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. \n\n\n \nBACKGROUND ON THIS SERIES:The “Are You Lender Ready?” Series is intended for those businesses that have been in business for 2+ years. This event will offer training resources that will prepare you for asking for a small business loan. \nThe series is broken into three sessions… \n\nSession I: Preparatory Workshop – The workshop focuses on credit\, financials & pitching a business to a lender.\nSession II: Lender Forum – The Lender Forum will consist of panel discussions from traditional and alternative lenders followed by a lender fair to meet with SBA guaranteed lenders in an informal setting.\nSession III: Office Hours Session – The office hours session is intended to help businesses further craft their business pitch and discuss other SBA financial resources. This structured mentor matchmaking sessions will be in small groups that provide direct access to mentors to get your questions answered and receive real\, actionable guidance.\n\nTo make the most of the series\, we encourage small businesses to attend as many sessions as they can. So\, buckle up and prepare yourself to truly understand how to ask for a business loan! \n\n\n \nPresented in conjunction with:
URL:https://houston.impacthub.net/calendar/are-you-lender-ready-session-ii-lender-forum/
LOCATION:Houston Business Development Inc\, 5330 Griggs Road\, Houston\, TX 77021\, Houston\, TX\, 77021\, US
CATEGORIES:empower
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T092658
CREATED:20260522T121846Z
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SUMMARY:Are You Lender Ready - Session III: Lending Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:This event will offer training resources that will prepare you for asking for a small business loan.\n\n\nThe “Are You Lender Ready?” Series is intended for those businesses that have been in business for 2+ years. This event will offer training resources that will prepare you for asking for a small business loan. \nThe office hours session is intended to help businesses further craft their business pitch and discuss other SBA financial resources. This structured mentor matchmaking sessions will be in small groups that provide direct access to mentors to get your questions answered and receive real\, actionable guidance. \nThis in-person event will be focused on Session 3 of 3. To make the most of the series\, we encourage small businesses to attend as many sessions as they can. So\, buckle up and prepare yourself to truly understand how to ask for a business loan! \n**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. \n\n\n \nBACKGROUND ON THIS SERIES:The “Are You Lender Ready?” Series is intended for those businesses that have been in business for 2+ years. This event will offer training resources that will prepare you for asking for a small business loan. \nThe series is broken into three sessions… \n\nSession I: Preparatory Workshop – The workshop focuses on credit\, financials & pitching a business to a lender.\nSession II: Lender Forum – The Lender Forum will consist of panel discussions from traditional and alternative lenders followed by a lender fair to meet with SBA guaranteed lenders in an informal setting.\nSession III: Office Hours Session – The office hours session is intended to help businesses further craft their business pitch and discuss other SBA financial resources. This structured mentor matchmaking sessions will be in small groups that provide direct access to mentors to get your questions answered and receive real\, actionable guidance.\n\nTo make the most of the series\, we encourage small businesses to attend as many sessions as they can. So\, buckle up and prepare yourself to truly understand how to ask for a business loan! \n\n\n \nPresented in conjunction with: \n\n\n\n \nPARKING INSTRUCTIONS: \n\nThe parking structure is highlighted in yellow (IN PICTURE A BELOW) and the shortest path to the Dr. William W. Harmon Building (WWH) is in red (IN PICTURE A BELOW).\nPlease park in levels 2 and above\nAVOID parking in any reserved/staff parking spots if you do not have a HCC parking pass\n\nPICTURE A: HOUSTON CITY COLLEGE CENTRAL CAMPUS PARKING MAP
URL:https://houston.impacthub.net/calendar/are-you-lender-ready-session-iii-lending-office-hours/
LOCATION:Houston City College Central Campus – Dr. William W. Harmon Building (WWH)\, 1300 Holman Street Rooms WWH 100 and 101\, Houston\, TX 77004\, Houston\, TX\, 77004\, US
CATEGORIES:empower
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