Partnership Press 1/21/2026

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!



What an unforgettable night at the Chairman’s Ball!

On behalf of Partnership Lake Houston, thank you to all of our incredible sponsors who helped bring this elegant, Casino Royale–inspired evening to life.

Your generosity, partnership, and commitment to our business community made every detail shine—from the atmosphere and celebration to the meaningful moments that marked this special night. We truly could not do this without you.

Thank you for standing with us, investing in our mission, and helping us continue to build a strong, connected Lake Houston community.

Once more, please join us in congratulating David Pierce on being named Citizen of the Year!



This well-deserved honor recognizes his outstanding leadership, service, and lasting impact on our community. Thank you, David, for all you do to make the Lake Houston area a stronger place to live, work, and grow.

The latest Business Matters digital publication is here!

Our ChamberVU magazine is filled with engaging stories, features our Top 40 Under 40, and highlights advertisements from businesses across our community.

Take a look and help us spread the word by sharing on your social media pages: https://chambervu.com/lakehoustonwinter25-26/

View the digital version here!

Upcoming Chamber Events

Ribbon Cuttings

Join Us for our Ribbon Cutting Celebrations!

SMALL BUSINESS LUNCHEON

Access to Capital for Small Businesses

Discover the ins and outs of SBA guaranteed loans! If you need access to capital to help achieve your business goals, the SBA offers a variety of funding programs for all kinds of small business ventures. This session outlines various funding to help start or grow a business. Specific topics will include 7a loans, SBA Microlending, 504 loans, and how to connect with SBA approved lenders. 

We want YOU as a member!

Want to grow your business? Let us help YOU! Join the Partnership Lake Houston Family with the button below to have unlimited access to networking events that can help you forge connections and allow you to THRIVE!

State Small Business Credit initiative

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has approved Texas' application for funding through the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI). Texas has the potential to receive more than $472 million to operate two programs—a capital access program (CAP) and a loan guarantee program (LGP)—that will increase access to capital for Texas small businesses. The CAP, allocated $118 million, will provide portfolio insurance for business loans, and the LGP, allocated $354.1 million, will provide loan guarantees. Together, the CAP and LGP will constitute the Texas Small Business Credit Initiative (TSBCI) program. TSBCI will assist small business growth and create new jobs through increased access to small business funding. In addition, the program will assist small businesses that are traditionally marginalized and those that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. TSBCI is administered by the Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office, within the Office of the Governor, on behalf of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. For more information about the federal SSBCI program, please visit the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s website. Additional guidance, forms and other resources related to Texas' TSBCI program will be posted at the program website  as details become available. You may also sign up for updates to be notified as soon as our office has new information on the program.

City of Houston Strategic Purchasing

Hire Houston First

Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County Bid Opportunities