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

Join Asia Society Texas for a free program to gain insight into the collaborative efforts across sectors such as energy, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing between Japan and Texas. Japan and Texas share a long history of cooperation through trade, investment, and cultural exchange.

Securing the right financing is a crucial step for both aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners. This panel of experts will provide practical strategies to identify the best capital sources for your needs while addressing the legal considerations that often accompany funding.

The Champions of Diversity Awards Ceremony honors Minority, Women, and Small Business Enterprises (MWSBE) and non- MWSBE prime contractors for outstanding performance on City of Houston contracts. Proceeds from sponsorships subsidize the Office of Business Opportunity's business development, workforce, and capacity building programs and initiatives which are not funded by the department's City of Houston budget.

This event will provide information about different projects soon to be released by HAS. Take advantage of this time to network and collaborate with industry professionals, project stakeholders, and key decision-makers within Houston Airports. The presentation will highlight the objectives and timelines of each contract followed by Q&A to address any questions.

Join us for the sixth annual Houston Business Matchmaker event on Friday, March 7, 2025. This virtual event will provide small business owners from all industries a great opportunity to connect with prime contractors, large businesses, and local, state, and federal agencies. Over 75 companies/organizations (Buyers) will be available for one-on-one virtual meetings.

The Governor's Small Business Summit - Sugar Land aims to help Texas small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs reach new heights by connecting them with the resources and information needed to start, strengthen and grow a business. This event offers a variety of sessions bringing together local, state and federal resource partners to provide key insights on critical business topics.

United Airlines and OTG are excited to announce the release of the Concessions RFP for IAH which includes a total of 24 spaces with a mix of Food and Beverage, Specialty Retail, and Duty-Free opportunities in the new B North. The RFP also includes additional Retail and Duty-Free opportunities located in the C North and E Terminals.

In times of emergencies, it's always best to be prepared, especially for small businesses and entrepreneurs. The Texas Micro-Business Disaster Recovery (MBDR) Loan Program is now open and accepting applications from Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) interested in participating. Eligible micro-businesses should reach out to a lender on our approved CDFI participant list to inquire about loan details.