BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//BEAMW: Business Ecosystem Alliance for Minorities and Women in the Greater Houston area, Texas - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:BEAMW: Business Ecosystem Alliance for Minorities and Women in the Greater Houston area, Texas X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.beamw.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for BEAMW: Business Ecosystem Alliance for Minorities and Women in the Greater Houston area, Texas REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20280312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20281105T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270205T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270205T130000 DTSTAMP:20261012T174229Z CREATED:20250825T174239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T174229Z UID:7088-1801828800-1801832400@www.beamw.org SUMMARY:Starting \, Planning \, and Funding a small business in Tx (FREE Resources ) DESCRIPTION:Start your business off on the right foot! Get step-by-step info on Planning\, Starting\, funding options\, and the Free Resources available.\n\n\nDo you want to start your business off on the right path ? \n \nSBA Lender Relations Specialist will walk you through the steps to take to get your business idea off the ground\, what is needed from creating your business plan to the funding that is available as well as all the FREE resources we have available through the SBA and our Partners. \nWe are here to help bridge the gap on what you need to get successfully started by providing the information as well as all the resources you need for your specific situation. \nAfter you have gone through this class you will be given a Free Resource Partner Contact to set up a meeting with that will dive deeper into helping you get started\, once ready you can then be added to the Are you Lender Ready course which is here to help with both starting and growing businesses get funding and matched with a lender. URL:https://www.beamw.org/event/starting-planning-and-funding-a-small-business-in-tx-free-resources-23/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Member Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.beamw.org/wp-content/uploads/7059_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270101T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270101T130000 DTSTAMP:20261012T174229Z CREATED:20250825T174238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T174229Z UID:7087-1798804800-1798808400@www.beamw.org SUMMARY:Starting \, Planning \, and Funding a small business in Tx (FREE Resources ) DESCRIPTION:Start your business off on the right foot! Get step-by-step info on Planning\, Starting\, funding options\, and the Free Resources available.\n\n\nDo you want to start your business off on the right path ? \n \nSBA Lender Relations Specialist will walk you through the steps to take to get your business idea off the ground\, what is needed from creating your business plan to the funding that is available as well as all the FREE resources we have available through the SBA and our Partners. \nWe are here to help bridge the gap on what you need to get successfully started by providing the information as well as all the resources you need for your specific situation. \nAfter you have gone through this class you will be given a Free Resource Partner Contact to set up a meeting with that will dive deeper into helping you get started\, once ready you can then be added to the Are you Lender Ready course which is here to help with both starting and growing businesses get funding and matched with a lender. URL:https://www.beamw.org/event/starting-planning-and-funding-a-small-business-in-tx-free-resources-22/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Member Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.beamw.org/wp-content/uploads/7059_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261216T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261216T130000 DTSTAMP:20261008T090933Z CREATED:20260115T090931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T090933Z UID:7757-1797422400-1797426000@www.beamw.org SUMMARY:Community. Connection. DESCRIPTION:Join Impact Hub Houston's monthly space for entrepreneurs & changemakers to be Actively HUMAN\, together. Led by Tracie Jae (The Quiet Rebel)\n\n\n\n**SUMMER PAUSE** \nDuring June & July 2026 – we invite you to join us for unstructured community co-working time. \n \nMark Your Calendar: It’s Time to Connect! \nAre you working on a solution or startup that creates positive impact in our community? Then you have a standing invitation to join Impact Hub Houston at our monthly Community. Connection. meetup — a HUMAN-centered space to step away from the grind and into community with fellow impact-driven founders. \nBetween the pitches\, the pivots\, and the pressure to always have it together\, it’s easy to forget that the most valuable resource we have is each other. That’s why we created Community. Connection. — a judgment-free zone that reminds you community isn’t just a nice-to-have — it’s essential. Whether you need to reflect\, reconnect\, recharge\, or simply remember that you’re not alone\, join us for a moment where you can stop performing and simply BE. \nCome as you are\, with whatever joys\, challenges\, or questions you’re facing right now. Celebrating a breakthrough? Navigating uncertainty? Feeling stuck or burned out? All of it is welcome here. Just bring your authentic self and a willingness to listen\, share\, and be present with others who understand the unique challenges and rewards of building something meaningful. \nCommunity. Connection. Show up\, share out\, and shine on! \n\n\n\nThis session will be facilitated by IHH Team + Community Member Tracie Jae\, The Quiet Rebel. URL:https://www.beamw.org/event/community-connection-12/ CATEGORIES:Member Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.beamw.org/wp-content/uploads/7746_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261211T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261211T103000 DTSTAMP:20261008T090934Z CREATED:20261001T090935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T090934Z UID:8903-1796977800-1796985000@www.beamw.org SUMMARY:2026 SMBHOU Gift of Guidance DESCRIPTION:Make a difference this holiday season and learn something new at the same time!\n\n\nOn December 11th\, the Houston Social Media Breakfast will meet with 10 local nonprofits to help them with a strategy to use social media for their charity. Eligible nonprofits receive pro bono advice from SMBHOU members with the goal of collaboratively developing an actionable\, micro social media plan. Together\, nonprofits will learn how to hone their social media approaches\, tools\, and technique while this working session allows SMBHOU members to give back to the community by sharing a special gift that only they can give – their expertise. \n \n2026 CHOSEN NONPROFITS \nTo be announced! \nTo have your Houston-area nonprofit considered\, please complete the application by the deadline on Sunday\, October 4. \n \nEVENT DETAILS \n📅 Date & Time: Friday\, December 11\, 2024\, 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM \n📍 Location: 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX 77002 \n🚗 Parking: Red Lot – Enter 4203 Fannin Street into your GPS for directions directly to the red parking lot\, located across the street from the Ion. This lot is for guest and event parking. Complimentary parking for up to 3 hours. \nIon District Parking Garage – Enter 4111 Fannin Street into your GPS for directions directly to this parking garage\, located a block away from the Ion. Our garage is available to all tenants and guests of the Ion and Ion District. Complimentary parking for up to 2 hours. \n🥐 Breakfast: Enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast and coffee. \n \nSCHEDULE \n8:30am – Grab breakfast and network with peers \n9:00am – SMBHOU in-person event begins (no livestream) \n10:30am – End of the event \n \nLIVESTREAM LINKS \nThis event is in-person only. \n \nSPONSORSHIP \nWe’re so grateful for the support we receive from our community to make this even possible every year. If you’d like to get in touch about current and future sponsorship opportunities\, send an email to joey.sanchez621@gmail.com. \n \nTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! \nThe Ion \nMighty Strategic \nImpact Hub Houston \nZoetica \nSmart Social Mastery \n \nCALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS! \nThis event wouldn’t be possible without the generosity of our volunteers. We’re currently looking for Table Leader and Scribe volunteers. Click here to learn more about these roles and apply. URL:https://www.beamw.org/event/2026-smbhou-gift-of-guidance/ CATEGORIES:Member Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.beamw.org/wp-content/uploads/8903_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261204T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261204T130000 DTSTAMP:20261012T174228Z CREATED:20250825T174238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T174228Z UID:7086-1796385600-1796389200@www.beamw.org SUMMARY:Starting \, Planning \, and Funding a small business in Tx (FREE Resources ) DESCRIPTION:Start your business off on the right foot! Get step-by-step info on Planning\, Starting\, funding options\, and the Free Resources available.\n\n\nDo you want to start your business off on the right path ? \n \nSBA Lender Relations Specialist will walk you through the steps to take to get your business idea off the ground\, what is needed from creating your business plan to the funding that is available as well as all the FREE resources we have available through the SBA and our Partners. \nWe are here to help bridge the gap on what you need to get successfully started by providing the information as well as all the resources you need for your specific situation. \nAfter you have gone through this class you will be given a Free Resource Partner Contact to set up a meeting with that will dive deeper into helping you get started\, once ready you can then be added to the Are you Lender Ready course which is here to help with both starting and growing businesses get funding and matched with a lender. URL:https://www.beamw.org/event/starting-planning-and-funding-a-small-business-in-tx-free-resources-21/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Member Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.beamw.org/wp-content/uploads/7059_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T103000 DTSTAMP:20261012T174252Z CREATED:20261012T174252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T174252Z UID:8950-1796292000-1796293800@www.beamw.org SUMMARY:2027 National Small Business Week (NSBW) Informational Session DESCRIPTION:Join us for a brief informational session to learn more about the 2027 National Small Business Week Awards\n\n\nThe SBA Dallas/ Fort Worth District Office is now accepting nominations to recognize outstanding small businesses and small business champions in our community. \nJoin us for a brief informational session to learn more about the National Small Business Week Awards\, the nomination process\, important requirements and deadlines\, and how to submit a nomination. Participants will also have an opportunity to ask questions and get additional information about the awards. \nUpcoming Informational Sessions \nTuesday October 13th @ 10 a.m. CT – Click Here to Register \nFriday October 16th @ 10 a.m. CT- Click Here to Register \n──────────────────────────────────────── \nThursday October 22nd @ 10 a.m. CT – Click Here to Register \nThursday October 29th @ 10 a.m. CT – Click Here to Register \nThursday November 12th @ 10 a.m. CT – Click Here to Register \nThursday November 19th @ 10 a.m. CT – Click Here to Register \nThursday December 3rd @ 10 a.m. CT – Click Here to Register \nAgenda \n· Overview of NSBW \n· National & District Office Awards \n· Eligibility & Selection Criteria \n· Nomination Process/ Requirements \n· Key Dates & Deadlines \nQ&A URL:https://www.beamw.org/event/2027-national-small-business-week-nsbw-informational-session-6/ CATEGORIES:Member Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.beamw.org/wp-content/uploads/8945_image-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T103000 DTSTAMP:20261012T174251Z CREATED:20261012T174251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T174251Z UID:8949-1795082400-1795084200@www.beamw.org SUMMARY:2027 National Small Business Week (NSBW) Informational Session DESCRIPTION:Join us for a brief informational session to learn more about the 2027 National Small Business Week Awards\n\n\nThe SBA Dallas/ Fort Worth District Office is now accepting nominations to recognize outstanding small businesses and small business champions in our community. \nJoin us for a brief informational session to learn more about the National Small Business Week Awards\, the nomination process\, important requirements and deadlines\, and how to submit a nomination. Participants will also have an opportunity to ask questions and get additional information about the awards. \nUpcoming Informational Sessions \nTuesday October 13th @ 10 a.m. CT – Click Here to Register \nFriday October 16th @ 10 a.m. CT- Click Here to Register \n──────────────────────────────────────── \nThursday October 22nd @ 10 a.m. CT – Click Here to Register \nThursday October 29th @ 10 a.m. CT – Click Here to Register \nThursday November 12th @ 10 a.m. CT – Click Here to Register \nThursday November 19th @ 10 a.m. CT – Click Here to Register \nThursday December 3rd @ 10 a.m. CT – Click Here to Register \nAgenda \n· Overview of NSBW \n· National & District Office Awards \n· Eligibility & Selection Criteria \n· Nomination Process/ Requirements \n· Key Dates & Deadlines \nQ&A URL:https://www.beamw.org/event/2027-national-small-business-week-nsbw-informational-session-5/ CATEGORIES:Member Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.beamw.org/wp-content/uploads/8945_image-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T130000 DTSTAMP:20261008T090932Z CREATED:20260115T090930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T090932Z UID:7756-1795003200-1795006800@www.beamw.org SUMMARY:Community. Connection. DESCRIPTION:Join Impact Hub Houston's monthly space for entrepreneurs & changemakers to be Actively HUMAN\, together. Led by Tracie Jae (The Quiet Rebel)\n\n\n\n**SUMMER PAUSE** \nDuring June & July 2026 – we invite you to join us for unstructured community co-working time. \n \nMark Your Calendar: It’s Time to Connect! \nAre you working on a solution or startup that creates positive impact in our community? Then you have a standing invitation to join Impact Hub Houston at our monthly Community. Connection. meetup — a HUMAN-centered space to step away from the grind and into community with fellow impact-driven founders. \nBetween the pitches\, the pivots\, and the pressure to always have it together\, it’s easy to forget that the most valuable resource we have is each other. That’s why we created Community. Connection. — a judgment-free zone that reminds you community isn’t just a nice-to-have — it’s essential. Whether you need to reflect\, reconnect\, recharge\, or simply remember that you’re not alone\, join us for a moment where you can stop performing and simply BE. \nCome as you are\, with whatever joys\, challenges\, or questions you’re facing right now. Celebrating a breakthrough? Navigating uncertainty? Feeling stuck or burned out? All of it is welcome here. Just bring your authentic self and a willingness to listen\, share\, and be present with others who understand the unique challenges and rewards of building something meaningful. \nCommunity. Connection. Show up\, share out\, and shine on! \n\n\n\nThis session will be facilitated by IHH Team + Community Member Tracie Jae\, The Quiet Rebel. URL:https://www.beamw.org/event/community-connection-11/ CATEGORIES:Member Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.beamw.org/wp-content/uploads/7746_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T103000 DTSTAMP:20261012T174250Z CREATED:20261012T174250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T174250Z UID:8948-1794477600-1794479400@www.beamw.org SUMMARY:2027 National Small Business Week (NSBW) Informational Session DESCRIPTION:Join us for a brief informational session to learn more about the 2027 National Small Business Week Awards\n\n\nThe SBA Dallas/ Fort Worth District Office is now accepting nominations to recognize outstanding small businesses and small business champions in our community. \nJoin us for a brief informational session to learn more about the National Small Business Week Awards\, the nomination process\, important requirements and deadlines\, and how to submit a nomination. Participants will also have an opportunity to ask questions and get additional information about the awards. \nUpcoming Informational Sessions \nTuesday October 13th @ 10 a.m. CT – Click Here to Register \nFriday October 16th @ 10 a.m. CT- Click Here to Register \n──────────────────────────────────────── \nThursday October 22nd @ 10 a.m. CT – Click Here to Register \nThursday October 29th @ 10 a.m. CT – Click Here to Register \nThursday November 12th @ 10 a.m. CT – Click Here to Register \nThursday November 19th @ 10 a.m. CT – Click Here to Register \nThursday December 3rd @ 10 a.m. CT – Click Here to Register \nAgenda \n· Overview of NSBW \n· National & District Office Awards \n· Eligibility & Selection Criteria \n· Nomination Process/ Requirements \n· Key Dates & Deadlines \nQ&A URL:https://www.beamw.org/event/2027-national-small-business-week-nsbw-informational-session-4/ CATEGORIES:Member Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.beamw.org/wp-content/uploads/8945_image-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261106T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261106T130000 DTSTAMP:20261012T174227Z CREATED:20250825T174237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T174227Z UID:7085-1793966400-1793970000@www.beamw.org SUMMARY:Starting \, Planning \, and Funding a small business in Tx (FREE Resources ) DESCRIPTION:Start your business off on the right foot! Get step-by-step info on Planning\, Starting\, funding options\, and the Free Resources available.\n\n\nDo you want to start your business off on the right path ? \n \nSBA Lender Relations Specialist will walk you through the steps to take to get your business idea off the ground\, what is needed from creating your business plan to the funding that is available as well as all the FREE resources we have available through the SBA and our Partners. \nWe are here to help bridge the gap on what you need to get successfully started by providing the information as well as all the resources you need for your specific situation. \nAfter you have gone through this class you will be given a Free Resource Partner Contact to set up a meeting with that will dive deeper into helping you get started\, once ready you can then be added to the Are you Lender Ready course which is here to help with both starting and growing businesses get funding and matched with a lender. URL:https://www.beamw.org/event/starting-planning-and-funding-a-small-business-in-tx-free-resources-20/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Member Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.beamw.org/wp-content/uploads/7059_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T103000 DTSTAMP:20261012T174249Z CREATED:20261012T174249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T174249Z UID:8947-1793268000-1793269800@www.beamw.org SUMMARY:2027 National Small Business Week (NSBW) Informational Session DESCRIPTION:Join us for a brief informational session to learn more about the 2027 National Small Business Week Awards\n\n\nThe SBA Dallas/ Fort Worth District Office is now accepting nominations to recognize outstanding small businesses and small business champions in our community. \nJoin us for a brief informational session to learn more about the National Small Business Week Awards\, the nomination process\, important requirements and deadlines\, and how to submit a nomination. Participants will also have an opportunity to ask questions and get additional information about the awards. \nUpcoming Informational Sessions \nTuesday October 13th @ 10 a.m. CT – Click Here to Register \nFriday October 16th @ 10 a.m. CT- Click Here to Register \n──────────────────────────────────────── \nThursday October 22nd @ 10 a.m. CT – Click Here to Register \nThursday October 29th @ 10 a.m. CT – Click Here to Register \nThursday November 12th @ 10 a.m. CT – Click Here to Register \nThursday November 19th @ 10 a.m. CT – Click Here to Register \nThursday December 3rd @ 10 a.m. CT – Click Here to Register \nAgenda \n· Overview of NSBW \n· National & District Office Awards \n· Eligibility & Selection Criteria \n· Nomination Process/ Requirements \n· Key Dates & Deadlines \nQ&A URL:https://www.beamw.org/event/2027-national-small-business-week-nsbw-informational-session-3/ CATEGORIES:Member Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.beamw.org/wp-content/uploads/8945_image-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T120000 DTSTAMP:20261008T090532Z CREATED:20260924T090530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T090532Z UID:8876-1793179800-1793188800@www.beamw.org SUMMARY:Realtors: Como conseguir 10 cierres mas en tu producción? DESCRIPTION:Descubre trucos y estrategias para cerrar 10 ventas más y potenciar tu carrera inmobiliaria. ¡No te lo pierdas!\n\n\n¡Atención Realtors!\n¿Quieres cerrar 10 ventas más en tu producción? Este evento presencial es para ti. Ven a descubrir estrategias efectivas que te ayudarán a aumentar tus cierres y potenciar tus resultados. No te pierdas la oportunidad de aprender tips prácticos y conectar con otros profesionales del sector. ¡Te esperamos para que juntos logremos ese extra en tus ventas! \nFacilitadora : Grecia Berrios URL:https://www.beamw.org/event/realtors-como-con-seguir-10-cierres-mas-en-tu-produccion/ CATEGORIES:Member Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.beamw.org/wp-content/uploads/8885_image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T210000 DTSTAMP:20261008T090530Z CREATED:20260917T090527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T090530Z UID:8848-1792695600-1792702800@www.beamw.org SUMMARY:Hombres del Futuro- IA\, Automatizacion\,Poder de la Tecnologia DESCRIPTION:Ven y descubre cómo la IA y la automatización están cambiando el juego tecnológico ¡No te lo pierdas !\n\n\n¡Bienvenidos a Hombres del Futuro!\nPrepárate para una experiencia en persona donde exploraremos el poder de la tecnología\, la IA y la automatización. Ven a descubrir cómo estas herramientas están cambiando nuestro mundo y cómo puedes ser parte del futuro. No te pierdas esta oportunidad de aprender\, conectar y evolucionar junto a otros apasionados por la innovación. \nOrganizado por el Comite de Hombres de la CELH/ URL:https://www.beamw.org/event/hombres-del-futuro-ia-automatizacionpoder-de-la-tecnologia/ CATEGORIES:Member Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.beamw.org/wp-content/uploads/8848_image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T103000 DTSTAMP:20261012T174248Z CREATED:20261012T174248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T174248Z UID:8946-1792663200-1792665000@www.beamw.org SUMMARY:2027 National Small Business Week (NSBW) Informational Session DESCRIPTION:Join us for a brief informational session to learn more about the 2027 National Small Business Week Awards\n\n\nThe SBA Dallas/ Fort Worth District Office is now accepting nominations to recognize outstanding small businesses and small business champions in our community. \nJoin us for a brief informational session to learn more about the National Small Business Week Awards\, the nomination process\, important requirements and deadlines\, and how to submit a nomination. Participants will also have an opportunity to ask questions and get additional information about the awards. \nUpcoming Informational Sessions \nTuesday October 13th @ 10 a.m. CT – Click Here to Register \nFriday October 16th @ 10 a.m. CT- Click Here to Register \n──────────────────────────────────────── \nThursday October 22nd @ 10 a.m. CT – Click Here to Register \nThursday October 29th @ 10 a.m. CT – Click Here to Register \nThursday November 12th @ 10 a.m. CT – Click Here to Register \nThursday November 19th @ 10 a.m. CT – Click Here to Register \nThursday December 3rd @ 10 a.m. CT – Click Here to Register \nAgenda \n· Overview of NSBW \n· National & District Office Awards \n· Eligibility & Selection Criteria \n· Nomination Process/ Requirements \n· Key Dates & Deadlines \nQ&A URL:https://www.beamw.org/event/2027-national-small-business-week-nsbw-informational-session-2/ CATEGORIES:Member Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.beamw.org/wp-content/uploads/8945_image-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T130000 DTSTAMP:20261008T090932Z CREATED:20260115T090930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T090932Z UID:7755-1792584000-1792587600@www.beamw.org SUMMARY:Community. Connection. DESCRIPTION:Join Impact Hub Houston's monthly space for entrepreneurs & changemakers to be Actively HUMAN\, together. Led by Tracie Jae (The Quiet Rebel)\n\n\n\n**SUMMER PAUSE** \nDuring June & July 2026 – we invite you to join us for unstructured community co-working time. \n \nMark Your Calendar: It’s Time to Connect! \nAre you working on a solution or startup that creates positive impact in our community? Then you have a standing invitation to join Impact Hub Houston at our monthly Community. Connection. meetup — a HUMAN-centered space to step away from the grind and into community with fellow impact-driven founders. \nBetween the pitches\, the pivots\, and the pressure to always have it together\, it’s easy to forget that the most valuable resource we have is each other. That’s why we created Community. Connection. — a judgment-free zone that reminds you community isn’t just a nice-to-have — it’s essential. Whether you need to reflect\, reconnect\, recharge\, or simply remember that you’re not alone\, join us for a moment where you can stop performing and simply BE. \nCome as you are\, with whatever joys\, challenges\, or questions you’re facing right now. Celebrating a breakthrough? Navigating uncertainty? Feeling stuck or burned out? All of it is welcome here. Just bring your authentic self and a willingness to listen\, share\, and be present with others who understand the unique challenges and rewards of building something meaningful. \nCommunity. Connection. Show up\, share out\, and shine on! \n\n\n\nThis session will be facilitated by IHH Team + Community Member Tracie Jae\, The Quiet Rebel. URL:https://www.beamw.org/event/community-connection-10/ CATEGORIES:Member Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.beamw.org/wp-content/uploads/7746_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T120000 DTSTAMP:20261013T063116Z CREATED:20260901T063115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T063116Z UID:8795-1792571400-1792584000@www.beamw.org SUMMARY:SBA Lender Matchmaking Event DESCRIPTION:Pursue Funding to Start/Grow YOUR Business!\n\n\nLending institutions that lend in the Houston District will be on hand to meet with existing and start-up business owners to discuss funding for small businesses. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet multiple lenders in scheduled\, one-on-one 15 minute sessions. Also\, meet SBA Houston District Office representatives and engage with SBA’s Resource Partner network who provide free one-on-one business advising. \n*NOTE: Attendees should know their personal credit score\, estimated amount looking to borrow\, industry\, and have started their business plan. \nEligibility Reminder: SBA financing is available to for-profit small businesses. Ineligible businesses generally include nonprofits\, speculative real estate ventures\, passive investment businesses\, and financial or gambling-related enterprises. \nNOTE: Registration begins at 8:30am\, appointments are made on a 1st come 1st serve basis. One-on-one sessions begin at 9am and conclude at 12pm. \nThis event is hosted in participation with HCC Glenda & David Regenbaum Center for Entrepreneurship\, Northwest \nAll SBA programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations will be made if requested in advance. URL:https://www.beamw.org/event/sba-lender-matchmaking-event/ CATEGORIES:Member Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.beamw.org/wp-content/uploads/8795_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T103000 DTSTAMP:20261012T174247Z CREATED:20261012T174247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T174247Z UID:8945-1792144800-1792146600@www.beamw.org SUMMARY:2027 National Small Business Week (NSBW) Informational Session DESCRIPTION:Join us for a brief informational session to learn more about the 2027 National Small Business Week Awards\n\n\nThe SBA Dallas/ Fort Worth District Office is now accepting nominations to recognize outstanding small businesses and small business champions in our community. \nJoin us for a brief informational session to learn more about the National Small Business Week Awards\, the nomination process\, important requirements and deadlines\, and how to submit a nomination. Participants will also have an opportunity to ask questions and get additional information about the awards. \nUpcoming Informational Sessions \nTuesday October 13th @ 10 a.m. CT – Click Here to Register \nFriday October 16th @ 10 a.m. CT- Click Here to Register \n──────────────────────────────────────── \nThursday October 22nd @ 10 a.m. CT – Click Here to Register \nThursday October 29th @ 10 a.m. CT – Click Here to Register \nThursday November 12th @ 10 a.m. CT – Click Here to Register \nThursday November 19th @ 10 a.m. CT – Click Here to Register \nThursday December 3rd @ 10 a.m. CT – Click Here to Register \nAgenda \n· Overview of NSBW \n· National & District Office Awards \n· Eligibility & Selection Criteria \n· Nomination Process/ Requirements \n· Key Dates & Deadlines \nQ&A URL:https://www.beamw.org/event/2027-national-small-business-week-nsbw-informational-session/ CATEGORIES:Member Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.beamw.org/wp-content/uploads/8945_image-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261014T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261014T113000 DTSTAMP:20261008T090529Z CREATED:20260917T090526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T090529Z UID:8847-1791966600-1791977400@www.beamw.org SUMMARY:Desayuno Empresarial Octubre Sabores de Mi Tierra DESCRIPTION:Un desayuno genial para conectar y disfrutar los sabores únicos de nuestra tierra en buena compañía.\n\n\n¡No te pierdas el Desayuno Empresarial Octubre Sabores de Mi Tierra!\nVen y disfruta de una mañana llena de sabores auténticos y buena compañía. Este evento presencial es perfecto para conectar con otros profesionales mientras degustas lo mejor de nuestra tierra. ¡Una experiencia deliciosa y llena de energía para empezar el día con todo! \n4 Chefs internacionales estaran demostrando sus artes culinarias\, Mexico\, Peru\, Colombia\, Venezuela. \nRestaurantes y Catering locales e internacionales \nNo se lo pierda!! que mejor que celebrar nuestra Hispanidad que con sabores de mi tierra!!!! URL:https://www.beamw.org/event/desayuno-empresarial-octubre-sabores-de-mi-tierra/ CATEGORIES:Member Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.beamw.org/wp-content/uploads/8847_image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T110000 DTSTAMP:20261008T090531Z CREATED:20260917T090528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T090531Z UID:8849-1791624600-1791630000@www.beamw.org SUMMARY:Comite de Jovenes - Habla con Impacto DESCRIPTION:Únete al Comite de Jovenes y aprende a hablar con impacto para inspirar y cambiar tu entorno.\n\n\nComite de Jovenes – Habla con Impacto\n¿Quieres mejorar tu forma de comunicarte y dejar una huella? Únete a nuestro Comite de Jovenes y descubre cómo Hablar con Impacto. Es una experiencia presencial donde compartirás ideas\, aprenderás técnicas y conectarás con otros jóvenes con ganas de expresarse con fuerza. ¡No te lo pierdas y sé parte del cambio! \nSpeakers : Education Approach – Carlos Rodriguez \n \nOrganizado por el comite de Jovenes URL:https://www.beamw.org/event/comite-de-jovenes-habla-con-impacto/ CATEGORIES:Member Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.beamw.org/wp-content/uploads/8849_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T103000 DTSTAMP:20261008T090936Z CREATED:20261008T090936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T090936Z UID:8930-1791534600-1791541800@www.beamw.org SUMMARY:How to Tell Better Stories That Inspire Action DESCRIPTION:Discover how intentional storytelling can shift perspectives\, shape conversations\, and inspire people to take action.\n\n\nThe stories we tell influence what people notice\, how they interpret what they see\, and what they choose to do next. \nAt the October Social Media Breakfast Houston\, Grace Rodriguez will explore how framing\, perspective\, and repetition affect the way audiences respond to messages. We will examine the stories we tell ourselves\, the assumptions we make about others\, and how social media algorithms and AI can reinforce the perspectives that we and our audiences already give our attention. \nThis conversation is designed to help marketers\, communicators\, creators\, business owners\, nonprofit leaders\, and community builders become more intentional about the stories they tell and the responses those stories invite. \nBy the end of the session\, attendees will be able to: \n\nSee how algorithms push audiences into narrower content bubbles and how stronger stories can reach across them.\nRecognize how the same message can land differently with different audiences.\nWork with the algorithm without losing your brand voice or integrity.\nUse framing and perspective to shape what your audience thinks\, feels\, shares\, or does next.\nAsk better questions before creating\, posting\, sharing\, or reacting to content.\nAttendees will also work through a short exercise to identify an idea they care about\, where they have influence\, and one story they could tell differently.\n\n \nREGISTRATION \nSpace is limited. Please reserve your spot in advance so we can plan for breakfast and seating. \n \nSPEAKER \nGrace Rodriguez\, Executive Director\, Impact HUB Houston \nGrace Rodriguez helps do-gooders do greater. Whether through helping people tackle problems and get support\, to helping startups and organizations connect and grow more effectively\, to helping community and ecosystem builders align efforts and strengthen local+global relationships\, Grace has built a life around helping people transform their ideas-worth-spreading into real world impact for the greater good. \nWebsite \nLinkedin \nFacebook \nInstagram \n \nDETAILS \n📅 Date & Time: Friday\, October 9\, 2026\, 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM (9:00 AM online) \n📍 Location: The Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX 77002 \n🚗 Parking: Red Lot– Enter 4203 Fannin Street for direct access. Complimentary up to 3 hours. Ion District Parking Garage– Enter 4111 Fannin Street. Complimentary up to 2 hours. \n🥐 Breakfast: Enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast and coffee. \n \nLIVESTREAM LINKS \nYouTubeLinkedinFacebook \n \nTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS \nA special thank you to our sponsors: Walmart\, Impact HUB Houston\, The Ion\, Zoetica Media\, Mighty Strategic Consulting\, and SmartSocialMastery. \n \nSMBHOU NEEDS YOU \nThe Social Media Breakfast of Houston connects a community of over 1\,600 PR\, Marketing\, and Small Business professionals who meet monthly to learn\, connect\, and collaborate. We’re looking for breakfast sponsors to help fuel the conversation for just $100 per month. Want to be an exclusive sponsor in your category? 📧 kami@zoeticamedia.com URL:https://www.beamw.org/event/how-to-tell-better-stories-that-inspire-action/ CATEGORIES:Member Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.beamw.org/wp-content/uploads/8930_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T100000 DTSTAMP:20260224T063016Z CREATED:20260210T063027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T063016Z UID:7982-1772010000-1772013600@www.beamw.org SUMMARY:Steps for Starting a Small Business DESCRIPTION:Spend an hour with the SBA\n\n\nThinking of starting a business? Wondering what is involved? \nLearn the important steps to turn your passion into a business venture. In this session\, we will take you through a step-by-step process of making your business legal in the state of Minnesota. Get the tools you’ll need in just one hour. \nYou will learn: \n\nFree resources available to help you start a business\nDefine your startup cost\nMaking your business legal in Minnesota the easy and simple way\nand more\n\nRegister today! \nThis event is virtual via MS TEAMS. \nQuestions? Email Maribel Mallet\, maribel.mallet@sba.gov. \nAll SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. URL:https://www.beamw.org/event/steps-for-starting-a-small-business/ CATEGORIES:Member Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.beamw.org/wp-content/uploads/5231_image.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR