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Drive-Thru Food Distribution, Sept. 4
To offer relief during the pandemic, The Houston Food Bank and Tzu Chi USA Foundation are providing free groceries to those in need in our community.
Asian Chamber of Commerce: Your Member Benefits Update
Your Member Benefits Update August 27, 2021 JOIN THE SUPPLIER DIVERSITY ACADEMY FOR FREE ACC bronze members and above get to join the Supplier Diversity Academy for FREE! Learn the ABCs of Supplier Diversity and how to position your business to win projects! We'll be holding 2 sessions, each being 4-weeks long. The academy begins [...]
The Thomas Telegraph: Vol. 2, Issue 30 – 08-26-2021
Vol. 2, Issue 30 - 08.26.21 FROM THE DESK OF COUNCIL MEMBER TIFFANY D. THOMAS Houston Health Department To Provide Up To $150 In Gift Cards For COVID-19 Vaccinations. CLICK FOR DETAILS Council Member Tiffany D. Thomas joined Irma Sanchez, Vice President of Projects for the Westchase District, for a check presentation. Council Member Thomas secured [...]
Super Saturday Vaccination Day, Aug. 28
Mayor Sylvester Turner invites students and families to get vaccinated for COVID-19 to save lives and overcome the pandemic.
Houston Health Department to provide up to $150 in gift cards for COVID-19 vaccinations
To increase the city’s vaccination rate and save lives, the Houston Health Department will provide up to $150 in gift cards to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Houston City Council approved the new incentive program, spearheaded by Mayor Sylvester Turner, in a 15-2 vote at its Wednesday meeting. People who get a first dose of Pfizer or Moderna [...]
Access Capital: Start-Ups and Growing Businesses – Aug 26
Access Capital: Start-Ups and Growing Businesses Thursday, August 26 | 10:00am CDT CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Register for this panel discussion to learn excellent financial information for starting a business. Three lenders will discuss how they analyze loan requests for start-ups, growing businesses, and business acquisitions. You will be able to ask questions pertaining [...]
American Rescue Plan Act
Passed by Congress in March 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act provides additional relief to address the continued impact of COVID-19 on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. Harris County expects to receive $915M in Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds from the US Treasury, 50% of which will be received [...]
DA Kim Ogg Gives Update to Clear Court Backlog
Today, DA Kim Ogg will be addressing Commissioners Court to give an update on how our office has been working on our plan to clear the court backlog. To provide background on this issue please read this article that the Houston Chronicle’s Editorial Board published on Sunday that supported HCDAO efforts to tackle the triage docket: “Harris [...]
Mark Your Calendar: Upcoming SBA Houston Events
2021 WBEA Business Conference & Matchmaking Wednesday, August 25 - Thursday, August 26 | 8:30am-4:00pm CDT Innovative Ideas! Intentional Actions! This virtual event provides a platform for brand extension and supplier development while linking women business enterprises (WBEs) with corporate purchasers, governmental agencies, and other women-owned businesses for the primary purpose of increasing opportunity, creating [...]
