In collaboration with the City of La Porte, we hosted a Small Business Meet & Greet for aspiring and existing business owners to learn more about SBA programs. Attendees were also able to speak with business advisors from the San Jacinto College Small Business Development Center. Deputy District Director Winston Labbé, Lead Business Opportunity Specialist Miguel Ruiz, and Lead Economic Development Specialist Valerie Maher represented SBA at the event. Industries represented included food services, health & fitness, construction, engineering, retail and more. #SBAHDO
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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) helps Americans start, grow, and build resilient businesses.
About us
Our office provides help with SBA services including funding programs, counseling, federal contracting certifications, and disaster recovery. We can also connect you to our partner organizations, lenders, and other community groups that help small businesses succeed. The Houston District Office services 32 counties in southeastern Texas.
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https://www.sba.gov/district/houston
External link for SBA Houston District Office
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On Tuesday, we attended the Greater Houston Business Procurement Forum at the Ion Houston in the heart of Houston’s Innovation District. The theme of this month’s forum was ‘Doing Business with the City of Houston’ and featured welcome remarks by Deputy District Director Winston Labbé, who highlighted the Disaster Assistance available to businesses, non-profits, homeowners, and renters who were affected by recent weather events, including Hurricane Beryl. Throughout the duration of the event, Winston was also able to share information on additional SBA resources including counseling, capital, and contracting. #SBAHDO
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Last week, we participated in The Governor's Small Business Summit which aimed 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. Outreach & Marketing Specialist Elizabeth C., MBA moderated an Access to Capital panel discussion that included SBA lenders Brandi Pitre from ACU of Texas, Wendy Ghormley from Live Oak Bank, Jennifer Dale from LiftFund, and Stephen Maxwell from Frost Bank. During lunch, SBA Office of Disaster Recovery & Resilience Public Information Officer Susheel Kumar provided attendees with information regarding disaster assistance for Hurricane Beryl. Director Mark Winchester, Lead Economic Development Specialist Valerie Maher, and Lead Business Opportunity Specialist Miguel Ruiz were available to answer questions and provide information on SBA resources. #SBAHDO
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Join us this week to learn about SBA disaster assistance for businesses and residents affected by Hurricane Beryl. ➡ 7/23 at 12pm: https://lnkd.in/gvxAAFTG ➡ 7/26 at 12pm: https://lnkd.in/gkEEg6UD Únase a nosotros esta semana para informarse sobre la asistencia por desastre de la SBA para empresas y residentes afectados por el huracán Beryl. ➡ 23 de julio a la 1:30pm: https://lnkd.in/gf5YY6G7 ➡ 26 de julio a la 1:30pm: https://lnkd.in/gv9YHG_b
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SBA Houston District Office reposted this
Chief Executive Officer at Simmons-Johnson Consulting, LLC (8a)| SBA Emerging Leaders Graduate | Goldman Sachs 10K Small Business Program Graduate Houston | Inner City Capital Connections Alumni | Speaker
It was great recieving updated information from the SBA offices following Hurricane Beryl and on cybersecurity strategies for small businesses at the State of Texas Governor's Small Business Summit in Galveston Texas. The outstanding SBA Houston District Office was represented by the Deputy Director Mark Winchester, along with Valerie Maher, Miguel Ruiz and Elizabeth C., MBA. Goldman Sachs (Michelle Ngome) and Port Houston (Pedro Garcia)representatives were also present.
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SBA Houston District Office reposted this
Congratulations Percy Pelaez-Contti MBA and team camara comercio centroamericana on a successful Expo de Negocios Centroamerica & Mexico at BakerRipley. Business owners attended workshops and visited with a variety of vendors like banks, CDFIs, small businesses, insurance agencies, of course City of Houston Office of Business Opportunity and SBA Houston District Office, plus more. #businessdevelopment #businessexpo #smallbusiness #event #houston #houstonobo #drpj
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SBA Houston District Office reposted this
Director Turner and the entire Houston MBDA Team would like to call your attention to the information below regarding the SBA Disaster Loan Information Session taking place TOMORROW. Friday, July 19 at 12pm CST. https://lnkd.in/g5BCYQPN Thank you for your continued support, we place great value on it here at the Houston MBDA! #houstonmbda #sba #disasterloans #hurricaneberyl #business #houston
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Today, we opened a Business Recovery Center in Galveston. The center will provide a one-stop location for businesses to access a variety of specialized help. SBA customer service representatives will be available to meet individually with each business owner. No appointment is necessary. All services are provided free of charge. The center will open as indicated below: GALVESTON COUNTY Business Recovery Center The Marmo Plaza Vision Galveston 2121 Market St. Galveston, TX 77550 Hours: Mondays – Fridays, 9 a.m. -6 p.m. Open on Saturdays beginning July 27 Saturdays, 9 a.m. -4 p.m. ➡ Read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/gpb-cU4C #SBAHDO
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SBA Houston District Office reposted this
SBA Disaster Loan Information Session REGISTER: https://lnkd.in/d_grenGw
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Were You or Your Small Business Affected by Hurricane Beryl? Join us this Friday at 12 P.M. for a webinar with the SBA Office of Disaster Recovery & Resilience (ODRR) to learn about SBA disaster assistance loans, eligibility, deadlines, and support resources. Visit https://lnkd.in/grYvnZGh to register. #SBAHDO
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