Houston District Office - May 2022 Disaster Response Contracting Webinar Hosted by SBA Louisiana, Lower Rio Grande Valley, and Houston District Offices Thursday, June 2 | 10:00am–11:30am CDT | REGISTER When emergencies or natural disasters occur, supplies and services must be rushed to impacted areas quickly. Small businesses can contract with the federal government to assist [...]
As we remember those who have died serving our Nation, this Memorial Day Weekend and with the temperature expected to reach into the 90s, the Houston Fire Department urges citizens to follow some simple safety tips to prevent heat-related emergencies and preventable accidents. Heat Related Emergencies Always, make sure you "Look Before They Lock". Do [...]
June 2022 Get ready for picnics, ice cream, and plenty of outdoor adventures! Precinct 4 brings three family-friendly movies and a variety of children’s activities to a park or community center near you. Enjoy an outdoor showing of Monster’s Inc. under the stars or cool off in one of our many community centers. We offer crafts, [...]
Many businesses may have incurred debt on unfavorable terms as they have weathered the COVID pandemic and refinancing this debt using the 7(a) loan program may be an option. The SBA will soon begin holding informational webinars on this topic. The following is a link to our upcoming webinar schedule: Upcoming SBA Houston Events! Topics include: [...]
Two hours before closing time, the pork and salted egg yolk sausages that Katy Truong and Steve Ong make on site were sold out for the day. Customer demand for the unusual product was validation that the young married couple’s ambitious business plan is working. Not yet 30 years old, they launched their Houston Sausage [...]
Thuy Nguyen behind shielded counter A steady stream of customers flowed through the Duc Huong storefront one recent day between lunch and dinner time, picking out traditional Vietnamese prepared meat products and other take-home delicacies made in-house. But compared to what happens in the two weeks before the Asian Lunar New Year, the [...]
Join us as we explain the redistricting process, and allow the public to give input to the city on how they want their district to look in the future.
Vol. 3, Issue 10- 05.13.22 DISTRICT F NEWS Dear District F: This week's newsletter has a substantial amount of information. I encourage you to take the time and read through at your leisure, so you are aware of what is happening in your city and neighborhood. The city budget was announced on Wednesday, May 11th. State law [...]
SBA Grants, Counseling, and Financing to Facilitate Global Market Sales Tuesday, May 17 | 12:00pm CDT | REGISTER As businesses emerge from a global pandemic, demand for U.S. products and services is on the rise. The SBA has resources that can help you take advantage of these opportunities. This webinar will feature three successful small business [...]
Dear Key Communicators, For those of you that have been involved in Alief ISD for a few years or more, you know that I have written and spoken on many different topics. In those communications, I have always attempted to be open, honest, and transparent, regardless of the topic. This message is no different. While [...]
