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Governor’s Small Business Forum

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:

  • Using Small Business Programs to Access Opportunities in the New Economy
  • Taxes and Health Care in the New Economy
4:30-5:30 Concurrent Sessions:

  • Internet 3.0 – Optimize Your Online Relationships in the New Economy
  • Financing in Today’s Environment-Small Business Owners’ New Access to Funds
5:30 Reception

Register for the Forum

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As one of the community supporters of the forum, the University of Houston Small Business Development Center is processing registration through its website payment portal. In order to complete your registration you will need to sign up as a Star Member (Star Membership is always free), allowing you to :

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  • Register for workshops & seminars online

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

Start:
November 15, 2010 11:30 am
End:
November 15, 2010 6:00 pm
Cost:
49.00
Venue:
Hilton Americas
Address:
1600 Lamar, Houston, TX, United States, 77003