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SUMMARY:2026 RICE Veteran's Business Battle - Houston Regional Veteran Chamber of Commerce Small Business EXPO
DESCRIPTION:2026 Veterans Business Battle & HRVCC Small Business EXPO\nWe’re gearing up for the 2026 Veterans Business Battle & HRVCC Small Business EXPO where innovation\, entrepreneurship\, and veteran leadership come together! 💼 \n📅 Save the Date: April 8–9\, 2026📍 Location: The ION – Houston\, TX \n🎤 Ready to Pitch Your Business?Applications for the 2026 Veterans Business Battle Pitch Contest are NOW OPEN!Showcase your business\, connect with investors\, and compete for funding and resources to fuel your growth. \n👉 Learn more & register here:🔗 Rice Veterans Business Battle Registration \nAbout the Event\nThe Veterans Business Battle is the nation’s largest pitch competition for U.S. military veteran-led startups — welcoming all entrepreneurs (veterans and non-veterans) passionate about innovation and business growth. \nAgenda Highlights\nWednesday\, April 8 – Rice Innovation District  at  (THE ION)🕚 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM · Welcome Lunch🕧 12:30 – 2:30 PM · Educational Panels🕑 2:30 – 3:30 PM · Startup Elevator Pitches🕞 3:30 – 4:00 PM · Keynote Presentation🕓 4:00 – 6:00 PM · Small Business EXPO & Happy Hour \nThursday\, April 9 – McNair Hall\, Rice University at  (RICE UNIVERSITY)☕ 8:00 – 9:00 AM · Breakfast🚀 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Startup Pitches🥗 12:00 – 1:00 PM · Lunch💼 1:00 – 4:00 PM · Startup Pitches🏆 4:00 – 6:00 PM · Awards Ceremony & Reception \nRegistration Info\n🎟️ Rice Students/Staff: FREE🎟️ Professionals: $50🎟️ Non-Rice Students: $20🎟️ Business EXPO Exhibitors: $100 \nRegister To Attend\nFor waiver codes\, contact Taylor West at taylor.west@rice.edu \n💥 Early Table Sign-Up Open Now!Contact Breanna Brower (bbrower@hrvcc.org) to be added to the HRVCC Small Business EXPO exhibitor list. \nLet’s make 2026 our strongest year yet! \n💪 ONE TEAM\, ONE MISSION 
URL:https://hrvcc.org/our-event/2026-rice-veterans-business-battle-houston-regional-veteran-chamber-of-commerce-small-business-expo-2/2026-04-08/
LOCATION:The ION – Houston\, 4201 Main Street at Wheeler Ave\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy HRVCC Table,EXPO/Veteran Business Marketplace,HRVCC Events,Networking
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SUMMARY:🚀 2026 Rice University Veterans Business Battle & HRVCC Small Business EXPO!
DESCRIPTION:🚀 2026 Rice University Veterans Business Battle &\nHRVCC Small Business EXPO! \nGet ready for two powerhouse days of innovation\, entrepreneurship\, and veteran leadership! 💼 \nApplications for the 2026 Veterans Business Battle Pitch Contest are NOW CLOSED\, but you can still showcase your business at the Rice University & HRVCC Veteran Business Battle EXPO! \nWe’re gearing up for the 2026 Veterans Business Battle and HRVCC Small Business EXPO  where innovation\, entrepreneurship\, and veteran leadership come together. 💼 \n📅Agenda: \n\n\nApril 8\, 2026 – EXPO at THE ION\, Houston\, TX | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM  (EXPO 4p – 6p) \n\n\nApril 9\, 2026 – Final Pitches & Awards Ceremony at McNair Hall\, Rice University | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM \n\n\n👉 Learn more and register today:🔗 Rice Registration \n💥SIGN-UP NOW AVAILABLE!Contact Breanna Brower to be added to VOB Vendor table list for the 2026 Rice University & HRVCC Veteran Business Battle EXPO. \nLet’s make 2026 our strongest year yet \n ONE TEAM – ONE MISSION! 
URL:https://hrvcc.org/our-event/%f0%9f%9a%80-2026-rice-university-veterans-business-battle-hrvcc-small-business-expo/2026-04-09/
LOCATION:The ION – Houston\, 4201 Main Street at Wheeler Ave\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy HRVCC Table,Business / Entrepreneur Event,EXPO/Veteran Business Marketplace,HRVCC Events,Networking
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SUMMARY:Small Business Roundtable- Monthly Topic: Surviving the First 2 Years of Start-Up | San Jacinto College SBDC
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URL:https://hrvcc.org/our-event/small-business-roundtable-monthly-topic-surviving-the-first-2-years-of-start-up-san-jacinto-college-sbdc/
LOCATION:Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce\, 1201 East NASA Parkway\, Boardroom\, TX\, 77058\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business / Entrepreneur Event,Business Education,Member Event,Networking
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SUMMARY:Christian Business Partners Networking Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Christian Business Partners Networking Meeting \nAre you a Christian business owner looking to connect with others who share your values? Join us for an informational meeting to learn more about Christian Business Partners (CBP)\, a networking group where we build relationships to empower and promote each other’s businesses. \nWe are a group of Christian entrepreneurs and business representatives who strive to run our businesses according to Biblical standards. Our goal is to create a supportive community where we can help you improve your business exposure and grow. \nThis is a non-exclusive group\, and anyone is welcome to attend.\nWe meet weekly at the church\, which has a coffee house that will be open for us. Feel free to come early and stay late to network with others.\nWe would love to meet you and learn how we can support you.
URL:https://hrvcc.org/our-event/christian-business-partners-networking-meeting-2/2026-04-09/
LOCATION:Open Door Church\, 1035 Dairy Ashford Road\, Houston\, TX\, 77079\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Event,Networking
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SUMMARY:2026 RICE Veteran's Business Battle - Houston Regional Veteran Chamber of Commerce Small Business EXPO
DESCRIPTION:2026 Veterans Business Battle & HRVCC Small Business EXPO\nWe’re gearing up for the 2026 Veterans Business Battle & HRVCC Small Business EXPO where innovation\, entrepreneurship\, and veteran leadership come together! 💼 \n📅 Save the Date: April 8–9\, 2026📍 Location: The ION – Houston\, TX \n🎤 Ready to Pitch Your Business?Applications for the 2026 Veterans Business Battle Pitch Contest are NOW OPEN!Showcase your business\, connect with investors\, and compete for funding and resources to fuel your growth. \n👉 Learn more & register here:🔗 Rice Veterans Business Battle Registration \nAbout the Event\nThe Veterans Business Battle is the nation’s largest pitch competition for U.S. military veteran-led startups — welcoming all entrepreneurs (veterans and non-veterans) passionate about innovation and business growth. \nAgenda Highlights\nWednesday\, April 8 – Rice Innovation District  at  (THE ION)🕚 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM · Welcome Lunch🕧 12:30 – 2:30 PM · Educational Panels🕑 2:30 – 3:30 PM · Startup Elevator Pitches🕞 3:30 – 4:00 PM · Keynote Presentation🕓 4:00 – 6:00 PM · Small Business EXPO & Happy Hour \nThursday\, April 9 – McNair Hall\, Rice University at  (RICE UNIVERSITY)☕ 8:00 – 9:00 AM · Breakfast🚀 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Startup Pitches🥗 12:00 – 1:00 PM · Lunch💼 1:00 – 4:00 PM · Startup Pitches🏆 4:00 – 6:00 PM · Awards Ceremony & Reception \nRegistration Info\n🎟️ Rice Students/Staff: FREE🎟️ Professionals: $50🎟️ Non-Rice Students: $20🎟️ Business EXPO Exhibitors: $100 \nRegister To Attend\nFor waiver codes\, contact Taylor West at taylor.west@rice.edu \n💥 Early Table Sign-Up Open Now!Contact Breanna Brower (bbrower@hrvcc.org) to be added to the HRVCC Small Business EXPO exhibitor list. \nLet’s make 2026 our strongest year yet! \n💪 ONE TEAM\, ONE MISSION 
URL:https://hrvcc.org/our-event/2026-rice-veterans-business-battle-houston-regional-veteran-chamber-of-commerce-small-business-expo-2/2026-04-09/1/
LOCATION:The ION – Houston\, 4201 Main Street at Wheeler Ave\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy HRVCC Table,EXPO/Veteran Business Marketplace,HRVCC Events,Networking
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SUMMARY:2026 RICE Veteran's Business Battle - Houston Regional Veteran Chamber of Commerce Small Business EXPO
DESCRIPTION:2026 Veterans Business Battle & HRVCC Small Business EXPO\nWe’re gearing up for the 2026 Veterans Business Battle & HRVCC Small Business EXPO where innovation\, entrepreneurship\, and veteran leadership come together! 💼 \n📅 Save the Date: April 8–9\, 2026📍 Location: The ION – Houston\, TX \n🎤 Ready to Pitch Your Business?Applications for the 2026 Veterans Business Battle Pitch Contest are NOW OPEN!Showcase your business\, connect with investors\, and compete for funding and resources to fuel your growth. \n👉 Learn more & register here:🔗 Rice Veterans Business Battle Registration \nAbout the Event\nThe Veterans Business Battle is the nation’s largest pitch competition for U.S. military veteran-led startups — welcoming all entrepreneurs (veterans and non-veterans) passionate about innovation and business growth. \nAgenda Highlights\nWednesday\, April 8 – Rice Innovation District  at  (THE ION)🕚 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM · Welcome Lunch🕧 12:30 – 2:30 PM · Educational Panels🕑 2:30 – 3:30 PM · Startup Elevator Pitches🕞 3:30 – 4:00 PM · Keynote Presentation🕓 4:00 – 6:00 PM · Small Business EXPO & Happy Hour \nThursday\, April 9 – McNair Hall\, Rice University at  (RICE UNIVERSITY)☕ 8:00 – 9:00 AM · Breakfast🚀 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Startup Pitches🥗 12:00 – 1:00 PM · Lunch💼 1:00 – 4:00 PM · Startup Pitches🏆 4:00 – 6:00 PM · Awards Ceremony & Reception \nRegistration Info\n🎟️ Rice Students/Staff: FREE🎟️ Professionals: $50🎟️ Non-Rice Students: $20🎟️ Business EXPO Exhibitors: $100 \nRegister To Attend\nFor waiver codes\, contact Taylor West at taylor.west@rice.edu \n💥 Early Table Sign-Up Open Now!Contact Breanna Brower (bbrower@hrvcc.org) to be added to the HRVCC Small Business EXPO exhibitor list. \nLet’s make 2026 our strongest year yet! \n💪 ONE TEAM\, ONE MISSION 
URL:https://hrvcc.org/our-event/2026-rice-veterans-business-battle-houston-regional-veteran-chamber-of-commerce-small-business-expo-2/2026-04-09/2/
LOCATION:The ION – Houston\, 4201 Main Street at Wheeler Ave\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy HRVCC Table,EXPO/Veteran Business Marketplace,HRVCC Events,Networking
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