BEAMW: Business Ecosystem Alliance for Minorities and Women in the Greater Houston area, Texas

Starting , Planning , and Funding a small business in Tx (FREE Resources )
2026-04-03 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-06 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-02-06 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

Chat GPT Empresarial - Taller basico
2026-03-24 10:00 - 12:00
Chat GPT Empresarial: descubre cómo la IA puede revolucionar y potenciar tu negocio en un taller presencial único.

¡Bienvenido a Chat GPT Empresarial! Primer Taller Basico
Chat GPT Empresarial Basico y como usarlo con tu correo electronico.
¿Listo para llevar tu negocio al siguiente nivel? Únete a nosotros en este evento presencial donde exploraremos cómo la inteligencia artificial y Chat GPT pueden revolucionar la forma en que trabajas. Tendrás la oportunidad de conectar con otros emprendedores, aprender trucos prácticos y descubrir nuevas ideas para potenciar tu empresa. ¡No te lo pierdas, te esperamos para compartir y crecer juntos!
Debe de traer su Laptop/tablet or telefono – Taller interactivo
Dirigido a Realtors, Seguros Comerciales, Management Companies, Construccion
Speaker: Raquel Leyva Contratista Direct

Community. Connection.
2026-03-18 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-02-18 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-01-21 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)

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.

Desayuno Empresarial Feb. 2026
2026-02-11 08:30 - 10:30
Hablemos de Ventas. Facturar más no es magia, es metodo.
Tienes Uno?

¡Únete al Desayuno Empresarial Feb. 2026!
Ven a disfrutar de una mañana increíble en persona, perfecta para conectar con profesionales, compartir ideas y empezar el día con energía positiva. No te pierdas esta oportunidad de crear redes y aprender en un ambiente relajado y amigable. ¡Te esperamos con café y buena onda!
Informacion, Conexion, y mucho más.
Nuestra speaker Jannelys Pinero con Sales Up Academy nos hablará de un tema que realmente nos interesa a todos: VENTAS!!!
Facturar más no es MAGIA, se necesita un METODO!! TU LO TIENES??

2026 CELH & SouthState Bank Grant Orientation
2026-01-15 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!
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?

SBA Lender Matchmaking Event
2025-10-22 08:30 - 12:00 | Houston City College Alief Hayes Campus, 2811 Hayes Road - Main Building 3rd Floor (Suite A319/320), Houston, TX 77082, Houston, TX, 77082, US
Pursue Funding to Start/Grow YOUR Business!

Lending 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.
*WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Attendees should know their personal credit score, estimated amount looking to borrower, industry, and have started their business plan.
NOTE: 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.
This event is hosted in collaboration with Houston City College.
All SBA programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations will be made if requested in advance.

Steps for Starting a Small Business
2025-09-09 16:00 - 2025-10-13 17:00 | Online Event
Steps For Starting a Small Business in Minnesota

Thinking of starting a business? Wondering what is involved?
Learn 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.
You will learn:

Resources available to help you start a business
Define your startup cost
The steps for making your business legal in Minnesota
and more

Register today!
This event is virtual via MS TEAMS.
All SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.

Start Your Business & Recover Stronger! - Hockley Community Center
2025-03-25 11:00 - 13:00 | Hockley Community Center, 28515 Old Washington Rd, Hockley, TX 77447, Hockley, TX, 77447, US
Join our info session! Start your business or rebuild after COVID-19 with expert guidance, tools, and resources to thrive.

Join Our Info Session:
For Aspiring Entrepreneurs:
• Learn how to turn your business ideas into reality!
• Gain essential tools and strategies to start strong.

Coaching Program for Businesses Impacted by COVID-19:
• Get expert guidance to rebuild and thrive.
• Access resources tailored to your recovery journey.
From 11 AM to 12 PM: Designed for beginners who are just starting their business journey.From 12 PM to 1 PM: Tailored for entrepreneurs focused on growing and scaling their business.
This session will be in English.
