SBA Houston

District Director Mark Winchester gave remarks on SBA’s Veteran Owned Small Business Certification Program and Lead Economic Development Specialist Valerie Maher spoke with attendees about the SBA programs available to #smallbiz at the Greater Houston Business Procurement Forum💼

We collaborated with @HOUCityCollege Center for Entrepreneurship and @SCOREHouston to host small business office hours, providing one-on-one advising and direct access to SBA resources. #Entrepreneurs received guidance to help move their #smallbiz from planning to growth.💼

Last Thursday, our office met with the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas – Houston Branch to explore opportunities for collaboration and expanded outreach to #smallbusinesses across the region. 💼💼

Alongside the Angelina College SBDC, we hosted a “Strengthening Small Businesses in Manufacturing, Processing & Beyond” workshop that reinforced SBA’s commitment to strengthening #rural economies and supporting the #MadeinAmerica Manufacturing Initiative and #smallbiz development

Happy SBDC Day from the Galveston County SBDC, local partners and clients! Celebrating in helping entrepreneurs start, grow and succeed. With free advising, training and recourses, SBDC’s are a go-to support system at every stage. #SBDCDAY #GCSBDC #galvestoncounty #sbdc

Today, we join 62 other state & regional Small Business Development Center (SBDC) networks—nearly 1,000 SBDCs nationwide—to celebrate #SBDCDay, a national recognition of the impact SBDCs have in empowering entrepreneurs start, grow & succeed. Learn more: americassbdc.org/sbdcday/

Thank you @gcsbdc and San Jacinto College #SBDC for collaborating to host a Lender Matchmaking Event💰 #Smallbiz connected with multiple SBA lenders through one-on-one sessions to explore #funding options and create meaningful connections to move closer to accessing capital💼

Happy #SBDCDay! 🎉 #DidYouKnow? Nearly 1,000 Small Business Development Centers across America offer✔️counseling, ✔️training, and ✔️other services to help #entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses! 💼 📍 Find a #SBDC near you: sba.gov/sbdc

If you're looking for a boost to grow your small business, an SBA microloan can help! Whether you need a few thousand or up to $50,000, microloans are designed to bridge the gap. With an average loan amount of around $13,000, it’s the perfect fit for specialized equipment, inventory, or working capital. See if a microloan is right for you: sba.gov/microloans

Cyber attacks are a big threat to small businesses. Learn how to keep your systems and data safe: sba.gov/cybersecurity

Get funding to grow your business! Connect with an SBA-approved lender near you: sba.gov/lendermatch

Take your #smallbiz to the next level with help from SBA-backed #funding! 💰 📅Join us, the @gcsbdc, and the San Jacinto College #SBDC on March 17 for an in-person Lender Matchmaking Event! ✍️Learn more and register: sbdc.uh.edu/assnfe/ev.asp?…

It’s the golden age of #smallbusiness! 💼 Take the first steps of #entrepreneurship with our FREE guide: sba.gov/business-guide…

💡 Turn your great idea into a business! These resources can help: sba.gov/plan

Military servicemembers: Is your next mission entrepreneurship? Connect with free business training to help you take the first steps: sba.gov/b2b

Last Friday, ✔️government agencies, ✔️resource organizations, and✔️#smallbiz gathered for the Small Businesses Meet Government Agencies event. Lead Lender Relations Specialist Bobby Bilberry represented SBA and shared🔑 key #lending resources to help #smallbusinesses grow💰

Small businesses in the #agriculture industry help power America’s economy! 🧑‍🌾 Learn about programs and services to empower #rural and agriculture businesses: sba.gov/rural #AgricultureMonth

🎉 Thank you @visiongalveston for hosting an Access to Capital Panel Discussion that featured insight on: 💰SBA lending programs, 🔍 what lenders look for when entrepreneurs seek #funding and 5️⃣ the 5 C’s of credit! #SBAlending #accesstocapital Panelists: @PeopleFund, @LiftFundUS

📢Calling all #vetpreneurs! Join us at an upcoming event to #serve you and your #smallbiz! 🪖 Boots to Business Reboot March 11 | 8:00am-4:45pm CT 🪖 VetConnect Day Alvin March 25 | 10:00am-1:00pm CT 📅 Visit our calendar of events to register: sba.gov/events?distric…

Yesterday, the Pearland Innovation Hub hosted Morning Brew Connections at LIT Java, bringing together local #entrepreneurs for purposeful networking and collaboration. ☕ Engagements like this expand awareness of SBA tools for #smallbiz looking to start and scale! 💼