Houston Community College &
HCC BizConnect Centers for Entrepreneurship
Celebrate Global Entrepreneur Week by joining with top entrepreneurial entities throughout Houston to present the:
Governor’s Small Business Forum
November 15, 2010
Hilton Americas, 1600 Lamar, Houston, TX
11:30am-6:00pm
The best of Houston’s entrepreneurial community joined forces to create a day filled with strategies to help small business owners position their businesses to make money in today’s new economy. Hear from keynote speaker Mark LeBlanc, author of “Growing Your Business!,” and attend breakout sessions covering topics that range from Government Contracting, Social Media and Marketing, to Taxes, Health Care and Small Business Financing.
Don’t miss the Financing Breakout Session developed by HCC BizConnect @ 4:30pm-5:30pm!
Financing in Today’s Environment-
Small Business Owners’ New Access to Funds
Micro lenders, community banks and credit unions weigh in with the SBA to help you navigate the new lending environment. It’s important new information regarding legislation’s effect on small business owners’ access to capital and investment incentives! Position your business to benefit. Panelists speak on these key issues with your Q&A before mingling with participants at the reception. Read more about this session and panelists…
Full Agenda:
| 11:30 | Registration |
| Noon | Luncheon Guest Speaker: The Honorable Esperaza “Hope” Andrade, Texas Secretary of State |
| 12:30-1:00 | Keynote Speaker – Mark LeBlanc |
| 1:30-3:00 | Texas Workforce Commission: Offering Business Solutions, Employer Services, and Programs |
| 3:15-4:15 | Concurrent Sessions:
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| 4:30-5:30 | Concurrent Sessions:
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| 5:30 | Reception |
Register for the Forum
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Governor’s Small Business Forum
How to Make Money in the New Economy
November 15, 2010
Hilton Americas
Houston, Texas
Online registration: $49.00 (Online registration closes November 9th)
At the door, if space is available: $79.00
