Join our Monthly Meetup to learn about ACC Membership. This is a step-by-step guide to maximize your chamber membership and help use it to grow your business. Learn about the Chamber's mission, values, structure and our programs and events in 2024. This is free and open to members and non-members.

Come enjoy a hearty, hot breakfast and get to know Southwest District board members, public officials, and community & business leaders.

Protecting your small business from cyber threats and maintaining accurate records are essential for compliance and success. Join us for a crucial workshop presented by the IRS, focusing on "Cyber Security and Record Keeping for Your Small Business." This informative session will equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to safeguard your digital assets and ensure meticulous record-keeping practices.

Developed by the Glenda & David Regenbaum Center for Entrepreneurship - HCC Northwest, the Small Business Success Series by HCC© is a 5-Module program that offers an opportunity for hands-on learning and interaction with faculty, guest entrepreneurs, business experts, and peer delegates.

We're thrilled to invite Houston business owners like you to The Insights Tour, a complimentary event where you can learn industry trends, network with other business owners, attend personalized marketing workshops at The Strategy Studio and get inspired by insights at a must-see keynote session.

The Forum will feature Key Representatives from some of our more active Federal Agencies as we enter Fiscal Year 2025 and they discuss upcoming Projects, Initiatives and related business opportunities.

The Forum will feature Key Representatives from some of our more active Federal Agencies as we enter Fiscal Year 2025 and they discuss upcoming Projects, Initiatives and related business opportunities.

Lending institutions that lend in the Houston District including traditional lenders, credit unions, microlenders, and certified minority development institutions will be on hand to meet with existing and start-up business owners to discuss funding for small businesses. Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to pitch financing needs to multiple lenders in scheduled, one-on-one 15 minute sessions!

Get one-on-one assistance and mentorship, as well as questions answered on various stages of the business life cycle. Every Last Thursday of the Month | 9-12pm

The 1st Annual Export Conference, organized by the Houston District Export Council, a 501(c)(6) not for profit corporation, is an annual event, which brings together experts to share their knowledge about various export topics including supply chain, financing, insurance, export controls and sanctions, tax planning, due diligence and Foreign-Trade Zones.

We are excited to announce that Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones, along with the Harris County DEEO, HCC, and SBA, will be partnering to host a Meet the Buyer Event on the morning of October 24th at the West Houston Institute (2811 Hayes Rd., Houston, TX 77082).

The purpose of OpEx is to provide current and potential vendors /suppliers, Business Development Organizations (BDOs) and H-E-B Partners with the most current information regarding the work of H-E-B Supplier Diversity. The information provided during these sessions include resources to processes and requirements in becoming a vendor, as well as subject matter experts providing current trends surrounding the entrepreneurial landscape and supplier insight in doing business with H-E-B.

The Office of Business Opportunity's Meet the Buyer Procurement Forum (MTB) is the ultimate opportunity for small businesses to connect and network with City procurement agents as well as other governmental agencies and prime contractors. MTB is one of the largest events OBO offers, which spans over a decade in service to certified firms every December.

Join the SBA Houston District Office an upcoming event to learn more about access to capital, SBA Lending Programs and meet SBA-approved lenders!

Interested in Government Contracting? There are various resources and events to attend to learn about how to do business with the Government. Register for one of these SBA events.

The Office of Business Opportunity is committed to cultivating an inclusive and competitive economic environment in the City of Houston by promoting the success of small businesses and developing Houston's workforce, with a special emphasis on historically underutilized businesses and disenfranchised individuals.

BakerRipley has partnered with Harris County to provide ARPA-funded technical assistance to Harris County small businesses impacted by COVID19! Our coaches can help you with:

• Marketing for your small business

• Accounting for your small business

• Payroll management for your small business

• Hiring for your small business

• Business Plan Creation

The U.S. Economic Development Administration is accepting applications for its FY24 $50 million Build to Scale program to support organizations that strengthen entrepreneurial ecosystems to support entrepreneurs as they build and scale technology-driven businesses-and the employees in the new, good jobs they create-to make and deliver new technology products and services.