Houston Regional Veterans Chamber of Commerce

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2025-01-23 02:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | TX
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Business Information Session for Veterans | Galveston County SBDC
2025-01-23 04:00 | Texas City La Marque Chamber of Commerce, 9702 E.F. Lowry Expressway, Texas City, TX, 77591, United States
Veterans – let us serve you! This no cost workshop will introduce you to the resources available to help you start a business or grow your existing business. You’ll also have the opportunity to network with other Veteran business owners.
Highlights:

SBA Resources for aspiring and current veteran entrepreneurs (vetpreneurs)
Sources of funding to start or grow your business
Resources available from the SBDC including research and business planning
Opportunity to get answers to your business questions

Presenters:
Amy Reid, Director, Galveston County SBDC
Elizabeth Charles, Outreach and Marketing Specialist, U.S. Small Business Administration
Cindy Urrutia, Sr. Loan Officer, PeopleFund
Juan F. Santos, Program Director, UTRGV Veterans Business Outreach Center

City of Houston Office of Business Opportunity: Bounding 2.0
2025-01-23 12:30 - 13:30, 2025-01-30 12:30 - 13:30, 2025-02-06 12:30 - 13:30 | Impact HUB Houston, 808 Travis St., Houston, TX, 77002
We are pleased to introduce you our new training program: Bonding 2.0
City of Houston, Office of Business Opportunity is launching a new training program called “Bonding 2.0”. A few keynotes for this program:
1. Who: Construction firms
2. Offer both virtual via Teams (link is coming soon) and in-person training (Impact HUB Houston: 808 Travis Street, Houston, TX 77002)
3. Registration will be closed at 3:00PM CST on 01/16/2025
4. A registration confirmation email will be sent out to you on 01/17/2025. If you’re selected for this program, more details will follow.

IMPACT A HERO Leadership Academy
2025-01-25 03:00 - 07:30, 2025-02-01 03:00 - 07:30, 2025-02-08 03:00 - 07:30, 2025-02-15 03:00 - 07:30, 2025-02-22 03:00 - 07:30 | Houston Community College Stafford Workforce Building, 13622 Stafford Rd., RM S113, Stafford, TX, 77477, United States
You’re invited to join us for Leadership Academy, an exclusive 8 week program! This is FREE ($2,500 program cost covered in full by Impact A Hero) to our heroes, veterans, active service members, and their families! Presented by Rick Miller, Capt USN, learn about the Cornerstones of Leadership and Keys to Achieving Great Results over this 8 week program!
Location: Houston Community College Stafford, Workforce Building, 13622 Stafford Rd, Rm S113, Stafford, TX 77477
Date and time: Begins Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025 – 9:00am – 1:30pm and runs through Mar. 29, see schedule above.

UHD Spring Resource Fair
2025-01-27 04:00 - 07:30 | University of Houston – Downtown, 201 Girard St, Houston, TX, 77002, United States

HPD One-On-One Appointment with a Veteran Service Officer
2025-01-29 08:00 - 17:00 | Houston Police Officers’ Union Hall, Houston, TX, 77002, United States

Information Session: Summer 2025 Cohort
2025-01-29 12:00 - 13:00
Jan 29

Information Session: Summer 2025 Cohort

This information has been rescheduled from January 22nd to January 29th from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm.
This session will be held virtually.
For more information, visit our website https://houston10ksb.com.

Virtual location
You will receive a confirmation email with a URL.

Jan 29, 2025 12:00pm – Jan 29, 2025 01:00pm
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Breakfast with Veterans Valentine’s Edition
2025-02-01 07:00 - 10:00 | Katy Elk’s Lodge, 1050 Katy Fort Bend Rd, Katy, 77493, United States
Adults $10
kids 12 and under $5
Little kiddos Free

Family Houston presents 'Wellness Starts Here'
2025-02-01 10:00 - 14:00 | Rosenberg Civic Center, 3825 TX-36, Rosenberg, TX, 77471, United States
You’re invited to a day of community, learning, and empowerment at the Rosenberg Civic Center on Friday, February 1st, 2025, from 10 AM to 2 PM. This event is open to all, offering valuable resources from our Community Support Team, including specialized support for veterans and their families. Attendees can also explore financial tools for greater stability and earn CEUs through insightful sessions on stress management.
RSVP at www.familyhouston.org/events.

OWNERS IN HONOR LEADERSHIP SHOOTOUT
2025-02-04 07:00 - 20:00 | Renaissance Shooting Club, 22633 FM 1774, Todd Mission, TX, 77363, United States
Join us at the Owners in Honor Leadership Shootout, an exclusive fundraising event that offers a unique opportunity to build strategic relationships with senior leaders in the oil and gas industry while supporting a mission that empowers veterans to become business owners. Align your company with a cause that transforms veteran lives, while gaining access to a powerful network of industry leaders.
Morning Flight: 07:00-12:00 (Teams arrive at 06:00)
Lunch, Speaker, Raffle & Auction winners: 13:30-14:30
Afternoon Flight: 15:00 – 20:00 (Teams arrive at 14:00)

Home Run Derby by Triad InfoSec, A Networking Event
2025-02-12 17:00 - 21:00 | Home Run Dugout, 1220 Grand West Blvd, Katy, Texas, 77449, United States
Don’t miss your chance to knock this business networking event out of the ballpark and help a veteran charity in the process! Triad InfoSec is teaming up with The Astros Foundation, Home Run Dugout and Camp Hope for a night to remember. Enjoy awesome food, meet some great people, and take a swing at 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes. Ticket price covers entry to The Home Run Dugout, entry into the Home Run Derby Competition, and a dinner buffet with all of your Ball Park Favorites. Win some money, support a great cause, and meet the business people in your community.
Don’t forget your raffle tickets. Take your shot at winning 4 field level tickets courtesy of The Astros Foundation, a signed Jose Altuve jersey or a Yordan Alvarez autographed baseball. Proceeds from the raffle go to support the PTSD Foundation of America- Camp Hope.

Scholars & Scoundrels Katy - HRVCC Mixer (Feb)
2025-02-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Scholars & Scoundrels, 2140 Kingsland Blvd., Katy, TX, 77449, United States
HRVCC – KATY MIXER (FEB)

Veteran and Non-Veteran Business Owners gather at our monthly mixer at Scholars and Scoundrels in Katy. Come meet other business owners, enjoy appetizers, and learn about Houston Regional Veterans Chamber of Commerce.
Date and Time: Thursday 13th Feb 2025, 6 – 9pm CDT
Location: Scholars and Scoundrels
2140 Kingsland Blvd., Katy, TX 77449

ONE TEAM – ONE MISSION

2025 Houston Economic Outlook Breakfast
2025-02-17 07:00 - 10:00 | Hotel ZAZA (Houston Museum District), 5701 Main St., Houston, TX, 77005, United States
2025 Houston Economic Outlook Breakfast
In-Person Event

Event Date: Monday, February 17, 2024
Time: 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM CST
Location: Hotel ZAZA, Houston Museum District
5701 Main St., Houston TX 77005
Special Guest: City of Houston Mayor John Whitmire

Kick off the year on a high note by joining us for a breakfast event packed with actionable insights, networking opportunities, and the chance to connect with industry leaders.
Get to know the city’s projected economic growth and challenges for 2025.

Bubba's 33 - HRVCC Mixer (Feb)
2025-02-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Bubba’s 33, 3221 East Sam Houston Parkway South, Pasadena, TX, 77505, United States
HRVCC – MIXER Bubba’s 33
Veteran and Non-Veteran Business Owners come and gather for mixer at Bubba’s 33 in Pasadena. Come meet other business owners, enjoy appetizers, and learn about Houston Regional Veterans Chamber of Commerce.

Date and Time: Thursday, 20th Feb. 2025 · 6 – 9pm CDT
Location: Bubba’s 33
3221 E. Sam Houston Parkway South, Pasadena, TX 77505

ONE TEAM – ONE MISSION

API Blue Wave Supplier Development Program (Info Session for HRVCC)
2025-02-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Online, United States
🚨 HRVCC Members: Apply Now for the 2025 Blue Wave Supplier Development Program! 🌊
The American Petroleum Institute (API) is launching its 6-month executive course to help small businesses in oil & gas meet industry standards and navigate regulatory challenges.
📌 Program Highlights:
✅ Expert mentorship
✅ Training in safety, cybersecurity, financials, ESG & more
📅 Virtual Info Sessions: Feb 21st 2025
Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83063625511?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 830 6362 5511
Passcode: [REDACTED]
📝 Applications Open Until March 28 (Apply Today!)

How To Turn Your VA Loan Into Real Estate Investments and Build Wealth
2025-02-22 12:00 - 15:00 | West Pearland Library Teaching Theater, 11801 Shadow Creek Pkwy, Pearland, 77584, United States
Discover the Hidden Potential of Your VA Loan
Did you know your VA home loan can be a game-changer for your financial future? With NO DOWN PAYMENT, you can invest in multifamily real estate, generate passive income, and start building lasting wealth. This workshop will show you how to turn your VA benefits into a powerful tool for achieving financial freedom.
What You’ll Gain:
✅ Expert guidance on purchasing duplexes, triplexes, and quadplexes using your VA loan
✅ Step-by-step strategies to invest with NO MONEY DOWN
✅ Proven tips for living in one unit while renting out the others
✅ Practical insights to create wealth and secure your financial independence
Who Should Attend?
This workshop is perfect for:

Veterans or active-duty military ready to maximize their VA loan benefits
Those looking to start earning passive income through real estate
Anyone eager to take the first step toward financial freedom

Don’t miss this opportunity to unlock the full potential of your VA loan and set yourself on a path to wealth-building success

Verizon Small Business Digital
2025-02-24 08:00 - 2026-12-31 17:00 | Online, United States
Time to Up your Digital Skills in the Marketplace
Bringing Businesses a number of Business Digital Skills Courses at 🚨NO COST🚨
🔥Complete any 2 Courses and you now have access to a
💰💰$10,000 Business Grant and other grant opportunities
Here is just some of the courses HRVCC is bringing to you, to help business Owners better position themselves to win at business and win in the digital marketplace.
🔷 Defining your Brand: Connecting to Customers
🔷 Finding the right financing for your business
🔷 Getting beyond break even: From Knowing numbers to Making Money
🔷 Digital Defense: An intro to cyber security
🔷 Winning Contracts: How to write winning business proposals
🔷 Boost your business: Leveraging technology for productivity
🔷 OVER – 90 Courses available at your finder tips to grow your business
Time to up your Business Digital Game and create more opportunities to do more businesses.
ONE TEAM – ONE MISSION

CMMC Online Webinar by Triad InfoSec
2025-02-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, United States
Join our panel of experts as we break down the new CMMC legislation and what that could mean for you. Winning and maintaining government contracts can be difficult. Make sure you are up to speed on the new legislation so you don’t miss out on the ability to get future contracts. For more information, visit triadinfosec.io and fill out the contact us section.

2025 FBISD Small Business Enterprise Program Information Session
2025-02-26 14:00 - 17:00 | Online, United States
On behalf of Fort Bend Independent School
District (FBISD), Small Business Enterprise Program
(SBEP), you are invited to FBISD Small Business
Enterprise Program Doing Business with FBISD
Information Session at 2:00 PM, February 26, 2025
Virtual Zoom Meeting.
This event will concentrate on the criteria for all vendors
interested in doing business with Fort Bend ISD.
If you are interested in attending, please register at
https://www.fortbendisd.com/sbep.
The FBISD Small Business Enterprise Program (SBEP)
provides increased business opportunities for locally
certified small businesses to participate in contracting
and procurement with the District.
Visit https://www.fortbendisd.com/sbep for additional
information.
FBISD SMALL BUSINESS TEAM
EMAIL: sbep@fortbendisd.gov
PHONE: 281-327-7697
For additional information contact Jeanette Boleware, FBISD Small Business Enterprise Coordinator at
281-327-7697 or the SBEP Team at 281-327-7195

FRANCHISE SOLUTIONS FOR VETERANS
2025-02-26 17:30 - 19:30 | Online, United States

Oil Gas Global Network
2025-02-27 17:30 - 20:30 | The Ranch Office – Memorial, 1220 Blalock Rd #300, Houston, TX, 77055, United States
Network with Oil & Gas Professionals

Enjoy an assortment of 🍔🍇 food, 🍷 drinks, and live 🎵 music with a relaxed vibe and a not-so-corporate environment.

February 27, 2025
Thursday 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

HRVCC Members! Check your member profile for discount code for event!

API Blue Wave Supplier Development Program (Info Session for HRVCC)
2025-03-04 16:00 - 17:00 | Online, United States
🚨 HRVCC Members: Apply Now for the 2025 Blue Wave Supplier Development Program! 🌊
The American Petroleum Institute (API) is launching its 6-month executive course to help small businesses in oil & gas meet industry standards and navigate regulatory challenges.
📌 Program Highlights:
✅ Expert mentorship
✅ Training in safety, cybersecurity, financials, ESG & more
📅 Virtual Info Sessions: March 13th 2025
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86540249055?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 865 4024 9055
Passcode: [REDACTED]
📝 Applications Open Until March 28 (Apply Today!)

API Blue Wave Supplier Development Program
2025-03-05 09:00 - 10:00 | Online, United States
🚨 HRVCC Members: Apply Now for the 2025 Blue Wave Supplier Development Program! 🌊
The American Petroleum Institute (API) is launching its 6-month executive course to help small businesses in oil & gas meet industry standards and navigate regulatory challenges.
📌 Program Highlights:
✅ Expert mentorship
✅ Training in safety, cybersecurity, financials, ESG & more
📅 Virtual Info Sessions: March 5, 10, 19 & 27 (RSVP Now)
📝 Applications Open Until March 28 (Apply Today!)

METRO "MEET THE BUYERS"
2025-03-05 09:00 - 12:00 | Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO), 1900 Main St, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
METRO’s Meet the Buyers’ & Firms Show and Tell of Products and Services
METRO’s Meet the Buyers’ & Firms Show N Tell of Products and Services to METRO’s Project Managers & Decision Makers! Wednesday, March 5, 2024 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO), 1900 Main St, Houston, TX 77002
Date and Time: Wed, Mar 5, 2025 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
