City of Houston Office of Business Opportunity

An inspiring turnout of supporters, members, board and allies of the Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce for its inaugural elected officials reception at 51Fifteen Cuisine & Cocktails led by Tammi Wallace Ryan C. Wilson, M.Ed. T. Ray Purser Jack Berger and chair Thomas Lopez! Recognition to Cindy Clifford and Dr Lucky Chopra for their support! Jon Rosenthal Mario Castillo Sylvia R. Garcia Carol Alvarado Molly Cook Sallie Alcorn Julian Ramirez Charles Spain Cylenthia Hoyrd Maggie Segrich Ana Gonzalez Christina Morales Ada Ortega Adrian Castillo Cong Lizzie Fletcher City of Houston Office of Business Opportunity Harris County HP Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages Lone Star College Sesh Coworking Leadership Houston #workingtogether #civicengagement

🌟 Exciting day for the #RHCAHouston team! We enjoyed attending the Camara de Empresarios Latinos de Houston Breakfast, where we connected with Maria Vilma Duran from the Harris County - Houston Sports Authority, and Katrina C. with the City of Houston Office of Business Opportunity. We gained valuable insights into the Supplier Diversity Program and can't thank them enough for the invitation! #Networking #SupplierDiversity #CommunityEngagement Delfina Flores

Join us tonight at 6 P.M. at Fountain Life Center, 14083 S Main St, Houston, TX 77035, for an engaging evening at the 2024 Town Hall Meeting #3 with Council Member Willie Davis. Town hall meetings are a fantastic opportunity for community members to engage directly with their local government. These meetings provide a platform for residents to voice their concerns, ask questions, and get updates on city projects and initiatives. Don’t miss the chance to hear from OBO Interim Director Cylenthia Hoyrd and get your questions answered by city departments and officials. Food and drinks will be provided!

Join us for our upcoming Open Project Night on Wednesday, October 9th, from 5:30pm - 8:00pm as we focus on SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth! We're excited to announce that this month's featured presenter will be Jessica DelGreco, Business Development Coordinator with the City of Houston Office of Business Opportunity Jessica has been with OBO for 3 years, where she has led impactful initiatives like the Turnaround Entrepreneurship Program and the Liftoff Houston Business Writing Competition, both designed to develop start-up businesses within Houston. Her insights into creating sustainable economic growth and fostering entrepreneurship will be invaluable! Come get inspired and inspire other local Changemakers as we collectively share how we plan to contribute to economic growth in our city.

#TBT to last week's incredible Turnaround Houston Job Fair! With 384 attendees, the Office of Business Opportunity, in partnership with Workforce Solutions and Mayor Pro-Tem Martha Castex-Tatum’s office, made strides in connecting job seekers with opportunities. Many thanks goes out to Franklin College for providing 29 free haircuts and to the OBO and Workforce Solutions teams for assisting 35 individuals with their resumes! 💼 Catch the highlights on CW39 with OBO Workforce Development Coordinator Jesse Rubio. #HoustonOBO https://lnkd.in/gHY_chHB

In 2019, one of my first outreach commitments was serving on the #lunaawards committee. Now I'm a #lunanominee for Woman of the Year at #lunahouston. Thank you Regional Hispanic Contractors Association (RHCA) & Delfina Flores for this nomination, it's a full circle moment for me. #IAMLUNA I'm among many amazing women who are also nominated for this award. Join us at this prestigious event October 3 at Hotel ZaZa Houston and learn more about the great work of this organization. For tickets https://lnkd.in/dVRn3Esx #lunastatewide #drpj #businessdevelopment #celebration #event #houston #houstonobo #supplierdiversity #womensupportingwomen City of Houston City of Houston Office of Business Opportunity

Happening tomorrow! Join us for the Fall 2024 Turnaround Houston Job Fair in partnership with Mayor Pro-Tem Martha Castex-Tatum and Workforce Solutions on Thursday, September 26, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Hiram Clarke Multi-Service Center! More than 30 hiring employers and resource organizations will be avallable. The event is free, and everyone is welcome to attend! Go to https://lnkd.in/g6gNfEuJ jfe/form/SV_bCRpSR9VNaaorUa to register now. Unase a nosotros para la Feria de Empleo Turnaround Houston Otoño 2024 en asociación con la alcaldesa provisional Martha Castex-Tatum y Workforce Solutions el jueves 26 de septiembre, de 10 a. m. a 1 p.m., en el Centro de servicios múltiples Hiram Clarke. Estarán disponibles más de 30 empleadores contratantes y organizaciones de recursos. ¡El evento es gratuito y todos son bienvenidos a asistir! Registrarse ahora: https:// https://lnkd.in/gDAbyc_U SV_bCRpSR9VNaaorUa

It was a full house back at Houston Community College for the Greater Houston Business Procurement Forum. This month's focus was on educational institutions, which presents well over $2 billion in opportunities for certified firms. If you're not certified, there's no time like the present! Kudos to Milton Thibodeaux for your tireless efforts to shine the light on government procurement opportunities for small businesses. #businessdevelopment #certifications #governmentprocurement #supplierdiversity #houston #event #drpj #houstonobo City of Houston Office of Business Opportunity

On set for SCORE Mentors Houston TV with my 1st Thursdays podcast partners Jada A. Harris, MBA, MS Dr. Ravi Brahmbhatt. We had the chance to bring a taste of what we do to television & we hope to see you at our next podcast taping at Houston Community College Missouri City next month. We'll walk you through being a vendor for City of Houston & how to access resources with each of our organizations. #businessdevelopment #governmentprocurement #supplierdiversity #drpj City of Houston Office of Business Opportunity

Porscha (Dr. PJ) Jackson, PhD Thank you for sharing your insights on Business RadioX® with host Trisha Stetzel. This episode is brought to you by Team Stetzel. Porscha Jackson, PhD, is a powerhouse in Houston’s small business ecosystem! As the Business Development Manager at the City of Houston Office of Business Opportunity (OBO), she’s not just managing programs; she’s the secret sauce for small businesses hungry for success. #supportandcelebrate #houstonTX #businessdevelopment