SBA Programs and Resources Workshop - College Station
2026-07-14 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | Texas A&M University – McFerrin Center for Entrepreneurship, 1700 Research Parkway, College Station, TX 77843, College Station, TX, 77843, US
Join us to learn about SBA programs, resources, and to make connections for your small business!

The 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.
Topics will include:

Business counseling and technical assistance
SBA loan programs and access to capital
Federal certification programs to expand into government contracting
Made in America Manufacturing Initiative
Networking opportunities

This Event is in Cooridnation with:

How to Start a Nonprofit Webinar
2026-07-14 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-11 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-15 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-10-13 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-11-10 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-12-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Online Event
Learn the essential steps to start your nonprofit. Join our monthly Tuesday webinar and get clear guidance on launching successfully.

Join Our Monthly Live Webinar!
Are you considering starting a nonprofit? Join our weekly online session hosted by the Executive Service Corps of Houston (ESCH) to learn the essential steps to launch and operate a successful organization. This webinar is designed to provide clear guidance on the process, helping you move forward with confidence.
During this session, you will learn:

Key steps to legally establish a nonprofit organization
How to conduct a feasibility study and define your mission
Differences between nonprofit and for-profit operations
Requirements for IRS Form 1023 and tax-exempt status
Best practices for building a strong organizational foundation

Who Should Attend:

Individuals exploring the idea of starting a nonprofit
Community leaders and volunteers ready to take action
Anyone seeking clarity on nonprofit requirements and processes

Hosted by ESCH, a trusted nonprofit consulting organization with years of experience supporting Houston-area nonprofits, this webinar is your first step toward creating meaningful impact in your community.

Community. Connection.
2026-07-15 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-19 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-09-16 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-10-21 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-11-18 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-12-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Impact Hub Houston, 4201 Main St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX, 77002, US
Join Impact Hub Houston’s monthly space for entrepreneurs & changemakers to be Actively HUMAN, together. Led by Tracie Jae (The Quiet Rebel)

**SUMMER PAUSE**
During June & July 2026 – we invite you to join us for unstructured community co-working time.

Mark Your Calendar: It’s Time to Connect!
Are you working on a solution or startup that creates positive impact in our community? Then you have a standing invitation to join Impact Hub Houston at our monthly Community. Connection. meetup — a HUMAN-centered space to step away from the grind and into community with fellow impact-driven founders.
Between the pitches, the pivots, and the pressure to always have it together, it’s easy to forget that the most valuable resource we have is each other. That’s why we created Community. Connection. — a judgment-free zone that reminds you community isn’t just a nice-to-have — it’s essential. Whether you need to reflect, reconnect, recharge, or simply remember that you’re not alone, join us for a moment where you can stop performing and simply BE.
Come as you are, with whatever joys, challenges, or questions you’re facing right now. Celebrating a breakthrough? Navigating uncertainty? Feeling stuck or burned out? All of it is welcome here. Just bring your authentic self and a willingness to listen, share, and be present with others who understand the unique challenges and rewards of building something meaningful.
Community. Connection. Show up, share out, and shine on!

This session will be facilitated by IHH Team + Community Member Tracie Jae, The Quiet Rebel.

SBA Programs and Resources Workshop - Baytown
2026-07-16 09:00 - 10:30 | Lee College Small Business Development Center, 909 Decker Drive, Baytown, TX 77520, Baytown, TX, 77520, US
Join us to learn about SBA programs, resources, and to make connections for your small business!

The 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.
Topics will include:

Business counseling and technical assistance
SBA loan programs and access to capital
Federal certification programs to expand into government contracting
Made in America Manufacturing Initiative
Networking opportunities

Presented in coordination with:

Ion Networking with Cup of Joey
2026-07-17 08:30 - 10:30 | Ion – Lobby, 4201 Main St., Houston, 77002, United States
What is the purpose of Cup of Joey? It is to create a connected culture of coffee shop-open networking across our region. Every Friday morning, you’ll have the opportunity to meet new and expand your current networks, talk about tech, inspire innovation, and create community. So, what is the difference between a cup of joe and a Cup of Joe-Y? It is the WHY. It’s not what you do. It is why you do it! At the Ion, these are questions that we want to explore with the tech and innovation community. So, show up, be friendly, and make new connections. Know your why, and we will get to the future together. The future is only a cup away. Register Here: https://www.cupofjoey.org/

Rice Tech Transfer Office Hours
2026-07-17 10:00 - 11:30 | Ion, 4201 Main Street, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
Have an idea, startup, or company looking for innovative technology? Meet with the Rice University Office of Technology Transfer during office hours at The Ion to explore how university research can power your next breakthrough. Our team works with startups, entrepreneurs, and established companies to help commercialize cutting-edge technologies developed at Rice. During these office hours, you can: Discover Available Technologies – Learn about Rice innovations available for licensing across fields like health, energy, engineering, and forward.Explore Collaboration Opportunities – Discuss potential partnerships with Rice researchers and ways to turn research into real-world products. Whether you’re building a startup, scouting new technology, or exploring research partnerships, stop by and connect with our team. Come with a question, leave with a path to commercialization. Stay connected and hear about new technologies available for licensing: https://mailchi.mp/rice/new-email-signup-page

Startup Circle Houston 💫
2026-07-17 10:30 - 11:30 | Ion – Lobby, 4201 Main St., Houston, 77002, United States
Startup Circle Houston 💫 brings together founders, teammates, experts and newbies of startups in Greater Houston! Past topics include: Traction + Funding Stage Identification – What stage are you really at?ICP – Seeking your beachhead marketProblem Identification – Love the problem, not the solutionBootstrapping – Knowing your runway and not putting money on fire. 🔥Founder capacity, 10xing and recruiting for your weaknesses. 🚀
LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/16537030/

Are You Lender Ready - Session II: Lender Forum
2026-07-17 09:00 - 12:00 | Houston Business Development Inc, 5330 Griggs Road, Houston, TX 77021, Houston, TX, 77021, US
This event will offer training resources that will prepare you for asking for a small business loan.

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.
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.
This 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!
**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.

BACKGROUND 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.
The series is broken into three sessions…

Session I: Preparatory Workshop – The workshop focuses on credit, financials & pitching a business to a lender.
Session 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.
Session 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.

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!

Presented in conjunction with:

Tendencias en Marketing para Servicios
2026-07-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Cámara de Empresarios Latinos de Houston, 7324 Southwest Freeway training room, Houston, TX 77036, Houston, TX, 77036, US
Novedades y Mejores Practicas en marketing Digital y Tradicional

Que es lo nuevo en marketing digital y tradicional!?

Presentadora: Isabel Zetina
Iktika Media

Jovenes Empresarios- Auditoria De Negocios
2026-07-25 09:30 - 12:00 | Cámara de Empresarios Latinos de Houston, 7324 Southwest Freeway training room, Houston, TX 77036, Houston, TX, 77036, US
Como Evaluar, Corregir y Fortalecer los negocios de Jovenes Empresarios

Organizado por el Comité de Jovenes Empresarios
Organizado por el Comité de Jovenes Empresarios
Enseñar a los emprendedores a evaluar, corregir y fortalecer sus propios negocios, dándoles las herramientas para que puedan aplicar este proceso de auditoria de forma continua.
* Aprende a evaluar tu negocio
* Identifica tus 3 principales retos y áreas de mejora
* Crea tu propio plan de Acción para los próximos 30 a 60 días
Speaker – Matias Rios /Bix Plan

Jovenes Empresarios- Campamento de Verano Empresarial
2026-07-27 09:00 - 2026-07-31 13:00 | Cámara de Empresarios Latinos de Houston, 7324 Southwest Freeway training room, Houston, TX 77036, Houston, TX, 77036, US
Campamento empresarial de verano para Jovenes Empresarios

Organizado por el Comité de Jovenes Empresarios
Summer Camp Empresarial para Jovenes Empresarios
Edades de 18 a 25 años
Brindar a los Jovenes Empresarios una vision del mundo empresarial y despertar su interes por el emprendimiento con proposito.
Se conoceran Empresas y Corporaciones y sus testimonios
Se aprendera con diferentes exponentes como funcionan deferentes modelos de negocios.
Una semana llena de valores, conocimientos y liderazgo.

Are You Lender Ready - Session III: Lending Office Hours
2026-08-27 09:00 - 12:00 | 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
This event will offer training resources that will prepare you for asking for a small business loan.

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.
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.
This 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!
**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.

BACKGROUND 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.
The series is broken into three sessions…

Session I: Preparatory Workshop – The workshop focuses on credit, financials & pitching a business to a lender.
Session 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.
Session 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.

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!

Presented in conjunction with:

PARKING INSTRUCTIONS:

The 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).
Please park in levels 2 and above
AVOID parking in any reserved/staff parking spots if you do not have a HCC parking pass

PICTURE A: HOUSTON CITY COLLEGE CENTRAL CAMPUS PARKING MAP

Jovenes Empresarios- Más allá del Exito, Mente, Vida y Negocios
2026-10-10 09:30 - 12:00 | Cámara de Empresarios Latinos de Houston, 7324 Southwest Freeway training room, Houston, TX 77036, Houston, TX, 77036, US
¡Prepárate para brillar! Ven al taller y mejora tu pitch de ventas con otros jóvenes empresarios.

Organizado por el Comité de Jovenes Empresarios
Mas allá del éxito: Mente, Vida y Negocios
Sabes cuidar tu salud mental mientras desartrollas tu mentalidad emprtendedora?
* Manejar el estrés, la presión y la ansiedad en el mundo dre los negocios.
* Encontrar equilibrio entre la vida personal, estudios y trabajo.
* Desarrollar liderazgo e inteligencia emocional
* Construir negocios con valores y própositos
* Crecer Profesionalmente sin burnout* Tomar desiciones conscientes y saludables
Speaker , Dulce Salas.CEO de DSP Academy.
