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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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SUMMARY:SBA Programs and Resources Workshop - Brooskhire
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 Prairie View A&M 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 \nThis Event is in Coordination with:
URL:https://houston.impacthub.net/calendar/sba-programs-and-resources-workshop-brooskhire/
LOCATION:Brookshire Convention Center\, 4029 5th St\, Brookshire\, TX 77423\, Brookshire\, TX\, 77423\, US
CATEGORIES:empower
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SUMMARY:SBA Resources for your Small Business - Cleveland
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about SBA programs\, resources\, and to make connections for your small business!\n\n\nJoin the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for an overview of the resources and programs available to help entrepreneurs start\, grow\, expand\, and recover their businesses. Participants will learn about SBA financing options\, business counseling and training\, government contracting opportunities\, disaster assistance\, and other programs designed to support small business success. The session will conclude with an interactive question-and-answer discussion\, providing attendees the opportunity to ask questions and connect with SBA representatives about their specific business needs. \nSpeakers: \n\nValerie Maher\, Lead Economic Development Specialist\, SBA Houston District Office\nIda Benson\, Business Opportunity Specialist\, SBA Houston District Office\nJesus Gomez\, Lender Relations Specialist\, SBA Houston District Office\n\n\n\n \nThank you to the City of Cleveland for the support of this event:
URL:https://houston.impacthub.net/calendar/sba-resources-for-your-small-business-cleveland/
LOCATION:Cleveland Civic Center\, 210 Peach Avenue\, Cleveland\, TX 77327\, Cleveland\, TX\, 77327\, US
CATEGORIES:empower
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260818T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260818T120000
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SUMMARY:Small Business Federal Resources Summit - Houston
DESCRIPTION:Connect with federal agencies in the Houston area to discover the resources available to help your small business start\, grow\, and succeed!\n\n\nConnect 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. \nLearn about programs and services related to: \n\nAccess to capital and SBA resources\nGovernment contracting\nLabor and employment compliance\nEqual employment opportunities\nAdditional federal business assistance programs\nand so much more\n\nParticipating 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. \nThis 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. \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 \nPresented in conjunction with: \n\n\n\nPARKING INSTRUCTIONS (GREEN LOT): \n\nAccess to the visitor parking lot is through the Allen Parkway eastbound entrance gate.\nThe parking lot and walkway to the building are not covered. Be prepared for the possibility of inclement weather.\nOnce parked you will walk to the front entrance of the building for the screening and check in process.\nAllow at least 10 minutes to park and check in.\nA government photo ID will be required to enter the Houston Branch building.\nOnce checked in\, guests will be greeted in the lobby and directed to the meeting room.\n\n\n\n\nPLEASE 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.
URL:https://houston.impacthub.net/calendar/small-business-federal-resources-summit-houston/
LOCATION:Federal Reserve Dallas – Houston Branch\, 1801 Allen Parkway\, Brazos Room\, Houston\, TX 77019\, Houston\, TX\, 77019\, US
CATEGORIES:empower
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SUMMARY:SBA Lender Matchmaking Event
DESCRIPTION:Pursue Funding to Start/Grow YOUR Business!\n\n\nLending institutions that lend in the Houston District will be on hand to meet with existing and start-up business owners to discuss funding for small businesses. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet 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. \n*NOTE: Attendees should know their personal credit score\, estimated amount looking to borrow\, industry\, and have started their business plan. \nEligibility Reminder: SBA financing is available to for-profit small businesses. Ineligible businesses generally include nonprofits\, speculative real estate ventures\, passive investment businesses\, and financial or gambling-related enterprises. \nNOTE: Registration begins at 8:30am\, appointments are made on a 1st come 1st serve basis. One-on-one sessions begin at 9am and conclude at 12pm. \nThis event is hosted in collaboration with SHSU Small Business Development Center. \nAll SBA programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations will be made if requested in advance.
URL:https://houston.impacthub.net/calendar/sba-lender-matchmaking-event/
LOCATION:SBDC Sam Houston State University – The Woodlands Center\, 3380 College Park Drive Room #111\, The Woodlands\, TX 77384\, The Woodlands\, TX\, 77384\, US
CATEGORIES:empower
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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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SUMMARY:SBA Programs and Resources Workshop - Huntsville
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 Sam Houston State 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 \nThis Event is in Coordination with:
URL:https://houston.impacthub.net/calendar/sba-programs-and-resources-workshop-huntsville/
LOCATION:Walker Education Center at the Sam Houston Memorial Museum – President Houston Room\, 1402 19th Street\, Huntsville\, TX 77340\, Huntsville\, TX\, 77340\, US
CATEGORIES:empower
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T090000
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SUMMARY:SBA Programs and Resources Workshop - Brenham
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\, the Brenham | Washington County EDO\, and the Prairie View A&M University Community and Economic Development Unit in Washington County 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\nLocal business counseling and technical assistance\nSmall Business Economic Development Resources\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-brenham/
LOCATION:City of Brenham – Nancy Carol Roberts Memorial Library\, 100 Martin Luther King Junior Parkway\, Brenham\, TX 77833\, Brenham\, TX\, 77833\, US
CATEGORIES:empower
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