bizconnect 

The mission of Houston Community College's Center for Entrepreneurship is to provide education and training for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Our mission fosters economic growth through business and community development. More about us....

Opportunities to Learn & Grow

Successful Engagement Marketing and Social Media Strategies 

 

Get a 1,2,3 Punch for Your Small Business!  

 

  1. Successful Engagement Marketing
  2. Social Media Strategies Workshop
  3. "Best In Class" HCC Students who provide various Social Media Services at Student Prices!  

                   

  

          Amy Olivieri             John Whaley        Erik Calderon-HCC Student   

   

 

Come Meet Presenters Amy Olivieri and John Whaley and Our "Best in Class Students" Selected by HCC Department Heads in Audio Recording, Film Making, Web Design and Social Media who will offer their services to small business owner attendees at student prices. 

 

  • Wednesday, November 14, 2012, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  • HCC Spring Branch, Eagle Room (Rm 115) (Middle of Main Building)
  • 1010 W. Sam Houston Parkway N., Houston 77043
  • Cost: Free to HCC Students & 10ksb grads, $10 to all others 
  • Register to Hold Your Seat
  • More Details      Register Now 

 

 

Katy Area Small Business Outreach, Networking Reception & Lecture 

 

Topic:  How to Get Guaranteed SBA Small Business Loans 

 

On behalf of the Katy Indian Cultural Association, the HCC Center for Entrepreneurship and Strategic Partner Indo-American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston invite you to the Small Business Outreach Networking Reception and Lecture Benefiting Small Businesses on November 12, 2012. This month's efforts will focus on IACCGH members and the local business community living in NW Houston and the Katy area.  Manuel Gonzales, District Director, Small Business Administration (SBA) will give a talk on How to Get SBA Guaranteed Small Business Loans.    

 

  • Monday, November 12, 2012, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm 
  • Udiqi Cafe  
  • 943 S. Mason Road, Katy, TX 77450
  • Cost:  Free
  • Seating is limited.  Registration required to reserve your seat.
  • Register Now  

 

 

Fast Track to the 2013 HCC Newspring Business Plan Competition 

 

There's still time to enroll in the required class to enter the HCC Newspring Business Plan Competition. Complete the class and you can apply for the competition!  If accepted, you'll receive training and mentoring to help you develop a plan ready to seek funding. You could win prize money in 2013!  More 

 

 

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HCC Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses 


Applicants must be the primary owner or co-owner of a business with four employees (including yourself), in operation at least two years with business revenues between $150,000 and $4 million in the most recent fiscal year; and the desire to grow and create jobs in the community.   All accepted applicants participate at no cost!  Apply Now.  Did you miss the November 5, 2012 deadline?  Turn your application in by Thursday November 15, 2012 and you might be considered for the Spring class or get in line for the next one!  Go to our 10ksb website to learn more and to download the new & improved shortened application! 


Mishele Lamshing,
Coordinator, 10,000 Small Businesses:
  (713) 718-8348 &  10ksb@hccs.edu

HCC Center for Entrepreneurship 


Too Small to Apply for 10,000 Small Businesses?  Take three steps to grow toward it!   1) Take Fall BUSG 2309 or BUSG 2009 class. Draft your business or growth plan.   2) Enter the 2013 HCC Newspring Business Plan Competition - Delivers training and mentors to fine tune your plan.  You may win prize money, too!   3) Grow your revenues and apply for 10,000 Small Businesses when you are larger.   There are also Certificate Options:  Earn the three-course Business Plan Certificate or the eight-course Certificate of Entrepreneurship.   Enroll in Fall Classes Now. 
 www.hccbizconnect.org 

 

Sandra Louvier,  Director, Center for Entrepreneurship, HCC NW:  (713) 718-6650 & c4e@hccs.edu