Are You Lender Ready - Session III: Lending Office Hours
2026-08-27 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
This event will offer training resources that will prepare you for asking for a small business loan.

The “Are You Lender Ready?” Series is intended for those businesses that have been in business for 2+ years. This event will offer training resources that will prepare you for asking for a small business loan.
The office hours session is intended to help businesses further craft their business pitch and discuss other SBA financial resources. This structured mentor matchmaking sessions will be in small groups that provide direct access to mentors to get your questions answered and receive real, actionable guidance.
This in-person event will be focused on Session 3 of 3. To make the most of the series, we encourage small businesses to attend as many sessions as they can. So, buckle up and prepare yourself to truly understand how to ask for a business loan!
**SBA’s participation is not an endorsement of the views, opinions, products or services of any other person or entity. All SBA programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.

BACKGROUND ON THIS SERIES:The “Are You Lender Ready?” Series is intended for those businesses that have been in business for 2+ years. This event will offer training resources that will prepare you for asking for a small business loan.
The series is broken into three sessions…

Session I: Preparatory Workshop – The workshop focuses on credit, financials & pitching a business to a lender.
Session II: Lender Forum – The Lender Forum will consist of panel discussions from traditional and alternative lenders followed by a lender fair to meet with SBA guaranteed lenders in an informal setting.
Session III: Office Hours Session – The office hours session is intended to help businesses further craft their business pitch and discuss other SBA financial resources. This structured mentor matchmaking sessions will be in small groups that provide direct access to mentors to get your questions answered and receive real, actionable guidance.

To make the most of the series, we encourage small businesses to attend as many sessions as they can. So, buckle up and prepare yourself to truly understand how to ask for a business loan!

Presented in conjunction with:

PARKING INSTRUCTIONS:

The parking structure is highlighted in yellow (IN PICTURE A BELOW) and the shortest path to the Dr. William W. Harmon Building (WWH) is in red (IN PICTURE A BELOW).
Please park in levels 2 and above
AVOID parking in any reserved/staff parking spots if you do not have a HCC parking pass

PICTURE A: HOUSTON CITY COLLEGE CENTRAL CAMPUS PARKING MAP

Recursos Financieros para pequeñas Empresas
2026-08-28 07:30 - 10:30
Descubre cómo conseguir y manejar fondos para que tu pequeña empresa crezca sin complicaciones.

¡No te pierdas Recursos Financieros para pequeñas Empresas!
Si tienes una pequeña empresa y quieres aprender a manejar mejor tus finanzas, este evento es para ti. Ven en persona y descubre tips útiles para acceder a recursos financieros que impulsen tu negocio. Será una oportunidad genial para conectarte con otros emprendedores y aclarar todas tus dudas. ¡Te esperamos!
Urbe University Doral, FL – 8:30 am
Nuestros speakers: Ray Juncosa y Adriana Madrinan – SBDC Florida

SBA Programs and Resources Workshop - Huntsville
2026-09-01 09:00 - 10:30
Join us to learn about SBA programs, resources, and to make connections for your small business!

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Houston District Office and the Sam Houston State University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) invite you to an Information Session designed to connect small business leaders, entrepreneurs, and community stakeholders with the tools and resources needed to start, grow, and succeed.
Topics will include:

Business counseling and technical assistance
SBA loan programs and access to capital
Federal certification programs to expand into government contracting
Made in America Manufacturing Initiative
Networking opportunities

This Event is in Coordination with:

Expande tu Negocio
2026-09-01 18:00 - 21:00
¡Ven a Expande tu Negocio y aprende trucos top para hacer crecer tu emprendimiento rápido y fácil!

¡Bienvenido a Expande tu Negocio!
¿Quieres llevar tu empresa al siguiente nivel? Este evento presencial es para ti. Conecta con otros emprendedores, aprende estrategias efectivas y descubre nuevas formas de crecer en el mercado. ¡No te pierdas esta oportunidad de crecer y expandir tu negocio con expertos y gente con la misma energía que tú!
3 speakers Increibles!!
Pablo Perez Barreiro
Julio Anleu
Christian Marino Robalino
Ven, participa y dale un impulso real a tu proyecto. ¡Te esperamos!

Starting , Planning , and Funding a small business in Tx (FREE Resources )
2026-09-04 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-10-02 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-11-06 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-12-04 12:00 - 13:00, 2027-01-01 12:00 - 13:00, 2027-02-05 12:00 - 13:00, 2027-03-05 12:00 - 13:00, 2027-04-02 12:00 - 13:00 and 9 more dates | Online Event
Start your business off on the right foot! Get step-by-step info on Planning, Starting, funding options, and the Free Resources available.

Do you want to start your business off on the right path ?

SBA 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.
We 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.
After 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.

2026 CELH & SouthState Bank Grant Orientation -
2026-09-08 10:00 - 12:00
2026 CELH & South State Bank Grant Orientation to kickstart your funding journey!

Welcome to the 2026 CELH & South State Bank Grant Orientation! Septiembre 8, 2026

Join us for an in-person session where we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about the grant process. This is your chance to get all your questions answered and connect with the team behind the CELH & South State Bank partnership. Don’t miss out on the insights and tips to make the most of your grant experience. See you there!
Acompáñenos a una sesión presencial donde le explicaremos todo lo que necesita saber sobre el proceso de subvención. Esta es su oportunidad de resolver todas sus dudas y conectar con el equipo que está detrás de la colaboración entre CELH y South State Bank. No se pierda las ideas y consejos para aprovechar al máximo su experiencia con la subvención. ¡Nos vemos allí!
Requerimientos de Participación:

Ser Socio de la CELH
Negocio debe de estar registrrado con el Estado de Texas
Máximo de 10 empleados
Máximo 1 millon de ventas anuales
Declaración de Impuestos al dia (2024)
Presentacion de Elevator Speech (01/15/2026)-Porque su negocio importa? /Why your Business Matter?

Un Cafecito con Empresarios, Legado Inteligente
2026-09-09 08:30 - 10:30
Un Cafecito con Empresarios, Legado Inteligente: Cómo la ley le permite proteger su imperio, pagar menos impuestos y asegurar su retiro.

Un Cafecito con Empresarios, Legado Inteligente
¡Únete a nosotros para Un Cafecito con Empresarios, un encuentro súper informal y enriquecedor donde compartiremos historias, consejos y el mejor ánimo para crear un legado inteligente! Es una reunión presencial, perfecta para conectar cara a cara, aprender de experiencias reales y crecer juntos. ¡No te lo pierdas!
Nuestros speakers : Joel Lozada y Eleanna Citerio con ISA Agency.

SBA Programs and Resources Workshop - Brenham
2026-09-15 09:00 - 10:30
Join us to learn about SBA programs, resources, and to make connections for your small business!

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Houston District Office, the Brenham | Washington County EDO, and the Prairie View A&M University Community and Economic Development Unit in Washington County invite you to an Information Session designed to connect small business leaders, entrepreneurs, and community stakeholders with the tools and resources needed to start, grow, and succeed.
Topics will include:

Local business counseling and technical assistance
Small Business Economic Development Resources
SBA loan programs and access to capital
Federal certification programs to expand into government contracting
Made in America Manufacturing Initiative
Networking opportunities

Presented in coordination with:

Desayuno Empresarial -Cultura de Negocios en USA y Visas de Negocios
2026-09-16 07:30 - 09:30
Descubre tips clave sobre negocios en USA y cómo manejar visas para triunfar sin complicaciones.

¡Descubre la Cultura de Negocios en USA!

Desayuno Empresarial con la Camara de Empresarios FLorida
¿Quieres saber cómo se manejan las negociaciones y qué esperar en reuniones de negocios en Estados Unidos? Este evento presencial te dará las claves para entender y adaptarte al entorno empresarial estadounidense.
Además, aprenderás todo sobre las Visas de Negocios y cómo sacarles provecho para tus viajes y oportunidades.
¡No te lo pierdas y prepárate para llevar tus proyectos al siguiente nivel!
Nuestros speakers : Abogado Diego Galer con Galer Law Firm y Matias Rios con Bix Plan.

Community. Connection.
2026-09-16 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-10-21 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-11-18 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-12-16 12:00 - 13:00
Join Impact Hub Houston's monthly space for entrepreneurs & changemakers to be Actively HUMAN, together. Led by Tracie Jae (The Quiet Rebel)

**SUMMER PAUSE**
During June & July 2026 – we invite you to join us for unstructured community co-working time.

Mark Your Calendar: It’s Time to Connect!
Are 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.
Between 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.
Come 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.
Community. Connection. Show up, share out, and shine on!

This session will be facilitated by IHH Team + Community Member Tracie Jae, The Quiet Rebel.

SAVE THE DATE: Houston Hackathon 2026
2026-09-25 12:00 - 2026-09-27 23:59
We're gearing up for Houston Hackathon 2026!! We'd love to have you with us!

The Houston Hackathon is an opportunity for people with different skills to collaborate on projects to improve life in Houston.
Impact Hub Houston envisions a more equitable, inclusive, and sustainable economy, where people are empowered with the skills, capacity, and resources they need to take action. We invite you to be a part of this vision by participating in this annual opportunity to develop systemic and transformative solutions for Houston – solutions that are rooted in local communities so that they are as diverse as Houston, and work for ALL of Houston.

Why Join a Hackathon?

To make a difference in their community
To learn new skills or work on real problems
To meet other cool people who care about the same things
To turn ideas into action in just a weekend
To collaborate with local government, nonprofits, and startups
To challenge themselves and think creatively
And for a lot of people, it’s just fun! Like summer camp for ideas and action.

We invite all people who want to make a difference in our region to join us at the annual Houston Hackathon! This is a “civic” hackathon, focused on ideating, designing, and developing both policy-based and tech solutions to some of Houston’s greatest challenges. Project stakeholders will be there from the city, county, local organizations, and Houston’s impact community!
Please sign-up here to receive direct communication for this year’s event.

Houston Hackathon Info Session // August 12th @6:30pm via Zoom

Join us for the Info Session (RSVP here)
