Cyberattacks cost the U.S. economy billions of dollars a year and pose a big threat to small businesses. During the SBA Cyber Summit on October 26, 2022, you'll learn how to adequately protect your digital systems for storing, accessing, and disseminating data and information. Speakers include: Isabella Casillas Guzman, Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration Brad [...]
NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS! 2023 National Small Business Week Awards The SBA is now accepting the following nominations for the 2023 National Small Business Week Awards! Submission Deadline: Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 2:00pm CDT 2023 Award Categories: Small Business Person of the Year Small Business Exporter of the Year 8(a) Graduate of the Year [...]
Nonprofit organizations invited to apply Application Deadline - November 4, 2022 The Neighborhood Matching Grant Program supports neighborhood beautification and improvement projects by providing dollar-for-dollar matching grant reimbursements ranging from $500 to $5,000. Nonprofit organizations are invited to apply. The deadline is Friday, November 4, 2022, 5 p.m. Eligibility Requirements Neighborhood-based organizations and civic clubs [...]
Traditional lenders, credit unions, microlenders, certified minority development institutions, and CDCs will be on hand to meet with existing and start-up business owners to discuss funding for small businesses.
Conventional Financing for Your Tech Business Monday, October 17 | 10:00am-12:00pm CDT | REGISTER LOCATION: The Ion (4201 Main Street, Conference Room 28 - Houston, TX) Did you know that conventional bank loans are a great option for many tech entrepreneurs? Business loans are common, non-dilutive, and often have flexibility advantages over other funding [...]
Houston District Office - September 2022 Small Business Meetup in League City Tuesday, October 4 | 9:00am-10:30am CDT | REGISTER LOCATION: Rustika Café Bakery League City (610 East Main Street - League City, TX) Eager to start a business or grow your existing business? Representatives from the US Small Business Administration Houston District Office, Galveston County [...]
Houston District Office - September 2022 Get Funding for Your Small Business! Friday, September 23 | 8:45am-3:00pm CDT | REGISTER Join us for the first annual virtual Houston Lender Matchmaker that will provide small business owners and start-up entrepreneurs the opportunity to connect with area lenders to pitch their financing needs. Over 50 lenders of [...]
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Houston District Office - September 2022 Federal Resources Small Businesses Should Know Series: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Tuesday, September 6 | 10:00am CDT | REGISTER Join us to learn about the USDA lending products and small business resources that can help your rural business! This event will discuss the OneRD Guarantee Loan Initiative and the Food Supply [...]
