Reminder: Last Day to Apply for the $5,000-$25,000 Harris County Small Business Relief Fund

NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS

$10,000 GRANTS ARE AVAILABLE

$10,000 GRANTS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE HOUSTON MARKET

Applications open October 1

IF A BUSINESS IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THE COMCAST RISE INVESTMENT FUND, APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN FOR MARKETING AND TECHNOLOGY SERVICES.

The Comcast RISE Investment Fund provides monetary grants to help small businesses owned by people of color (POC) grow as they navigate the challenges of the pandemic.

The Investment Fund is the latest extension of Comcast RISE (Representation, Investment, Strength, and Empowerment), the multi-year, multi-faceted initiative launched in 2020 to provide POC-owned, small businesses the opportunity to apply for marketing and technology services from Comcast Business and Effectv, the advertising sales division of Comcast Cable.

Comcast RISE is part of a larger $100 million Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiative that Comcast launched this summer. In June 2020, Comcast NBCUniversal announced the development of a comprehensive, multi-year plan to allocate $75 million in cash and $25 million in media over the next three years to fight injustice and inequality against any race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation or ability.

APPLICATIONS OPENS OCTOBER 1st

GRANT DETAILS

GRANT ELIGIBILITY

Businesses must:

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NOW OVER 800 ATTENDEES

EXPECTED TO ATTEND

Celebrating 31 years and highlighting the some of the top influential Asian-owned businesses and entrepreneurs in Houston.

Come join us in celebrating 31 years serving the Greater Houston Area. Each year, The Asian Chamber of Commerce in Houston recognizes companies and individuals who have impacted our community at large. The event unites the Asian business community to celebrate excellence in leadership, business, and community impact within the greater Houston area.

Announcing the highest celebrated speakers and honoring those who have contributed towards our Asian Business Community. More speakers and award honorees will be announced.

The Honorable Elaine L. Chao

Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation and U.S. Secretary of Labor

By attending you will be immersed in the joining the various business leaders in our city. Connect with those who stand united in elevating our economy and supporting Asian-owned Businesses.

The Asian Chamber of Commerce wants to help your business WIN BIDS by enrolling in our upcoming Supplier Diversity Academy. Join the program and learn how buyers look for diverse suppliers who represent women-owned and/or minority-owned businesses. Be coached by decision makers from mayor corporations and the public sector in researching bids, learning the application process, and how to knock out a winning presentation. Use this opportunity to network and be seen by potential buyers through the Academy!

Speakers from:

Topics covered:

All Virtual Sessions will take place 11:00am – 1:00pm

Assignments will be self-paced through our online learning platform

FEES – $200 – Will be collected after approval into the Academy

* FREE for ACC Bronze members and higher

Business Resources and Partner Events

Governor’s Small Business Webinar Series

Identifying Your Target Market

When: Thursday, October 7 I 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., Central Time

Where: Online Webinar

About: Who is most likely to use your product or service? Learn how to effectively identify your target market during the next Governor’s Small Business Webinar. A panel of subject-matter experts will discuss the importance of determining your customer base and will provide key resources to help small businesses succeed.

Join us as we answer your questions during a live Q&A session!

This week, Hurricane Ida made landfall, causing unprecedented damage. A disaster declaration has been issued for Louisiana and Mississippi. Small businesses and nonprofits in impacted areas can now apply for SBA disaster assistance.

Contact the Customer Service Center for help with your application at 1-800-659-2955 (TTY/TDD: 1-800-877-8339) or disastercustomerservice@sba.gov.

Apply Here: https://disasterloanassistance.sba.gov/ela/s/