Houston District Office  – March 2021

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Women in Business: Lender Matchmaking

Tuesday, March 23 | 8:30am CST | REGISTER
HERE

Are you READY to pursue financing to start or grow your business?  Hear from multiple participating SBA Lenders and Micro Lenders and learn about non-traditional and traditional loan
programs, understanding lending credit requirements, learn documentation requirements, and connect with Community Resource Partners.

 


 

webinar: pandemic relief options for small businesses


1st Draw and 2nd Draw PPP Loans 

(Including filers of IRS Form 1040 Schedule C)

Tuesday, March 16 | 2:00pm CST | JOIN
LIVE

 Friday, March 19 |  11:00am CST |  JOIN
LIVE

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Find out if you are eligible for a First or Second Draw PPP Loan as well as helpful tips on how to calculate loan amounts and how to apply.

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PPP Loan Forgiveness
Overview and Q&A

Monday, March 15 | 2:00pm CST  |

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   Thursday, March 18 | 11:00am CST | JOIN
LIVE

The SBA will  share important factors and very helpful tips you should consider when completing the Loan Forgiveness applications. Q&A will follow.

EIDL Overview, Reconsiderations,
and Targeted Advance Grant

Tuesday, March 16 |  2:00pm CST  |

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EIDL

Learn the basics of the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL), how to apply, steps for reconsideration and who is eligible for a targeted advance grant.

 

Shuttered Venue Operators Grant

Wednesday, March 17 | 1:00pm CST | JOIN
LIVE

Based on guidelines issued to date, this webinar includes program details, who can apply, and how organizations can prepare.

 


 

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Perdón de Prestamos PPP

18 de marzo | 11:00am CST | REGISTRO

Aprenda los conceptos básicos para solicitar la condonación de su préstamo del Programa de protección de cheques de pago (PPP).

 


 

SBA Disaster Assistance for Texas Winter Storm

Wednesday, March 17 | 3:30pm | JOIN
LIVE

Join the SBA to learn about low-interest federal disaster loans available to Texas businesses and residents affected by the Severe Winter Storms.

 


 

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Access to Capital: Important Factors you Need to Know

 Wednesday, March 17 | 2:00pm CST | JOIN
LIVE

Are you
READY to pursue financing to start or grow your business?  Meet
3 SBA approved lending representatives in small break-out sessions.  Attendees should be
READY to talk to a lender (have a business plan/financials, etc.).
Lenders will also 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.

 


 

Q&A Chat

    Thursday, March 18 |  9:00am CST  |

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Do you have questions regarding PPP & EIDL? Want to start or grow your business?
You have questions, we have answers!
Limited to 30 attendees.

 


 

Government contracting

 

 

Small Business Development with Federal Agencies

(3 of 3 in webinar series)

Wednesday, March 24 |  1:30pm CST  |

REGISTER HERE

Presented by The Texas Facilities Commission and SBA. The TFC receives surplus property from state agencies across the State of Texas  as well as abandoned/surrendered airport property from the Transportation
Security Administration.  Anyone in the general public may purchase state surplus and airport property from the program.

SBA HubZone Program

Thursday, March 18 | 2:30pm CST | JOIN
LIVE

The HUBZone program fuels small business growth in historically underutilized business zones with a goal of awarding at least three percent of federal contract dollars to HUBZone-certified
companies each year.

SBA 8(a) Business Development with MBDA

Wednesday, March 31 | 1:30pm CST | REGISTER
HERE

Presented by the Houston Minority Business Development Agency Business Center and SBA. The federal government’s goal is to award at least 5 percent of all federal contracting dollars
to small, disadvantaged businesses each year. Before you can participate in the 8(a) Business Development program, you must be certified. Hear from the experts!

Federal Government Contracting Guide

System for Award Management (SAM)

Wednesday, April 14 | 1:30pm | REGISTER
HERE

To be considered for federal contracts, you register in the System for Award Management (SAM) which is an official website of the U.S. government. There is no cost to use SAM. You
can use this site for FREE to. You will learn how to:

  • Register to do business with the U.S. government
  • Update or renew your entity registration
  • Check status of an entity registration
  • Search for entity registration and exclusion records

 


 

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Taking Veteran-Owned Businesses into the Global Marketplace

Wednesday, March 24 | 1:30pm | REGISTER
HERE

The Webinar will include:

  • Insights from successful veteran-owned small business exporters
  • Strategies for launching or expanding your global sales
  • Information on the “Vets-Go-Global” webinar series that walks businesses and small business counselors through exporting basics
  • SBA international trade resources available to facilitate global market success, including grant programs to support global expansion

 


 

Partner Events

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Texas Gulf Coast SBDC Presents:

SBDC START SMART: Designed specifically for entrepreneurs who have been in business a year or less and meet the following requirements: Annual revenues of at least $50,000, At least
one full time employee (may include the owner), and Desire and ability to scale the business. 8 Virtual Sessions.

Apply
NOW for consideration

CLICK
HERE FOR ALL UPCOMING WEBINARS BY SBDC

 


 

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SCORE Houston Presents:

How to Define your Vision

Thursday, March 18 | 1:00pm CST
REGISTER
HERE

CLICK
HERE FOR ALL UPCOMING WEBINARS BY SCORE

 


 

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PTAC Presents:

Pricing Successful Proposals

Wednesday, March 17 | 10:00am CST
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HERE

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HERE FOR ALL UPCOMING WEBINARS BY PTAC

 


 

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WBEA Women’s Business Center

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HERE FOR ALL UPCOMING WEBINARS BY WBEA WBC
 

 


 

GHWCC

Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce Women’s Business Center

CLICK
HERE TO VIEW RESOURCES

 


 


Want to learn more about SBA Programs & Services?

Download the SBA Houston Resource Guide HERE

Questions? Please contact
[email protected]

 


 

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