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SUMMARY:Verizon Small Business Digital
DESCRIPTION:Time to Up your Digital Skills in the Marketplace \nBringing Businesses a number of Business Digital Skills Courses at 🚨NO COST🚨 \n🔥Complete any 2 Courses and you now have access to a\n💰💰$10\,000 Business Grant and other grant opportunities \nHere 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.\n🔷 Defining your Brand: Connecting to Customers\n🔷 Finding the right financing for your business\n🔷 Getting beyond break even: From Knowing numbers to Making Money\n🔷 Digital Defense: An intro to cyber security\n🔷 Winning Contracts: How to write winning business proposals\n🔷 Boost your business: Leveraging technology for productivity\n🔷 OVER – 90 Courses available at your finder tips to grow your business \nTime to up your Business Digital Game and create more opportunities to do more businesses. \nONE TEAM – ONE MISSION
URL:https://hrvcc.org/our-event/verizon-small-business-digital/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Education,Educational Webinars,HRVCC Events
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SUMMARY:VetFedMentor-Cohort
DESCRIPTION:THE MENTOR-COHORT CLASS OF ’25-’26\nNOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR FELLOWS & SENIOR FELLOWS\n\nWhat is the NVSBC's Mentor-Cohort Program?\nThe National Veteran Small Business Coalition (NVSBC) Mentor-Cohort (MC) program is designed to deliver a tailored curriculum on procurement\, business readiness\, and finance to local cohorts who experience barriers to entry in the federal government contracting space. \nThe MC program is FREE for participants and geographically focused that provides in-person and virtual training and engagement activities that will nurture and advance a healthy business ecosystem. \nThis program is 9 months in duration\, grant funded\, and outcome based. NVSBC collects data from participants at various points throughout the program to ensure effectiveness and to share updates with funders. This information is kept private and shared in the aggregate with those who financially back this program. \nHow do I apply to be considered for the MC Program?\nTo be considered for the MC program as either a Fellow (Mentee) or Senior Fellow (Mentor) please complete the intake form. The link for the intake form is found here: Mentor-Cohort Class ’25-’26 \nImportant Dates – MC Program Class of ’25-’26 \n\nApplication Submissions Open: May 1\, 2025\nApplication Submissions Close: June 30\, 2025\nFellow Selections Made and Announced: August 2025\n\nWhere are the Regional Cohorts Located?\nThe regional cohorts are in the following NVSBC’s Communities of Interest: \n\nColorado Springs\, CO\nDayton\, OH\nDC Metro Area (DMV)\nHampton Roads\, VA\nHuntsville\, AL\nPhiladelphia\, PA\nSan Antonio\, TX\nSan Diego\, CA\nTampa\, FL\n\nWithin these communities the NVSBC works with local leaders\, community partners\, and subject matter experts to bring the GovCon ecosystem together for camaraderie\, training and networking opportunities. \nQualifications of a Fellow (Mentee) Company\nMust: \n\nhave an established business\nbe registered in SAM.gov\nbe either/or VOSB or SDVOSB\nbe SBA certified and verified as either a VOSB or SDVSOB\nparticipate in NVSBC networking events\, once onboarded into the mentor-cohort program\n\nMay:\n\nhave zero (0) Federal or Large Prime contracts\nbe longer than one (1) year since receiving Federal or Large Prime contracts\nhave $100k or less federal annual revenue\nexperience barriers in the GovCon sector\n\nQualifications for a Senior Fellow (Mentor) Company\nIdentified and selected from the NVSBC network of GovCon experts and highly successful VOSB and SDVOSB owners.  Senior Fellows are recommended to Fellow business owners by the NVSBC staff allowing for personal introductions and the NVSBC “personal touch”. \nTo be Considered for the Role of Senior Fellow:  You must ... \n\n\nbe interested in being a mentor.\n\n\nhave time to devote to being a mentor.\n\n\nhave a company that is established and is currently receiving Federal Contracts or Large Prime Contracts in the Federal GovCon arena.\n\n\nhave a company that is registered in SAM.gov.\n\n\nA Primary Senior Fellow company may have no more than 3 Fellow companies. \nA SME Senior Fellow company or individual; may have numerous Fellows; dependent upon the subject / topic of assistance. \n\n\nThis Mentor-Cohort Program is proudly sponsored by:
URL:https://hrvcc.org/our-event/vetfedmentor-cohort/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Business Education
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SUMMARY:Veteran Business Resource Fair
DESCRIPTION:Veteran Business Resource Fair\n\n\nThis Memorial Day\, we’re teaming up with the Small Business Administration (SBA) to host a Veterans Business Fair—a day dedicated to those who’ve served and are now leading in business. \nWhile we honor the sacrifice of our fallen comrades\, we also recognize the mission that continues. This event is designed to equip veterans with the resources\, connections\, and opportunities they need to move their businesses forward. \nCome ready to connect\, learn\, and grow as we support each other in building lasting legacies beyond the battlefield. \n#VeteranBusiness #MemorialDay #SBA #SeshAndFindOut \nSBA’s participation is not an endorsement of the views\, opinions\, products or services of any other person or entity. All SBA programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. \n\n\nWhat to expect: What to Expect:\n🔹 Meet organizations dedicated to veteran entrepreneurs\n🔹 Network with fellow veteran-owned businesses and key community leaders\n🔹 Discover funding\, mentorship\, and partnership opportunities\n🔹 Honor and celebrate the resilience\, leadership\, and impact of our veterans in business\n\nThis is for you if:  You’re a veteran\, active-duty service member\, or military spouse looking to start or grow a business.\n🤝 You want to connect with veteran-friendly resources\, funding opportunities\, and support networks.\n💡 You’re seeking mentorship\, collaboration\, or business development insights to move your mission forward.\n📢 You believe in honoring the legacy of your fallen comrades by building something meaningful and impactful. \nIf any of this sounds like you\, join us for a day of networking\, learning\, and growth with the SBA and Sesh Coworking. Let’s build together. 🚀 \n\n\nWhat we hope you walk away with: ✅ Valuable connections with fellow veterans\, business mentors\, and key resource providers.\n✅ A clear understanding of the programs\, funding\, and opportunities available to veteran entrepreneurs.\n✅ Actionable next steps to help you start\, grow\, or scale your business with confidence.\n✅ Inspiration and motivation to honor the legacy of your fallen comrades by pursuing your mission.\n✅ A supportive community that understands your journey and is here to help you succeed. \nLet’s make this Memorial Day Business Fair a powerful step forward in your entrepreneurial journey. 
URL:https://hrvcc.org/our-event/veteran-business-resource-fair-2/
LOCATION:Sesh Coworking\, 2808 Caroline St. Suite 100\, Houston\, TX\, 77004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy HRVCC Table,Business / Entrepreneur Event,Business Education
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SUMMARY:Veteran Information and Resource Fair
DESCRIPTION:AGENDA: \n\n10:00am – Open Doors/Networking – 15 minutes\n10:15-11:15am – Organization Overview – 1 hour total for all orgs\n\n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE: this will an informal presentation\, no PPT or formal presentation needed.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSesh Coworking\nSBA Houston District Office\nCombined Arms\nTexas Veterans Commission\nPeopleFund\nHouston Regional Veterans Chamber of Commerce\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:15am-12:00pm – Time for Networking – 45 minutes\n\n  \nPARKING INFORMATION: There is an on-site parking lot that has about 70 spaces + dozens of on-street FREE parking spots. \nPLEASE NOTE: The entrance to Sesh is only accessible from Caroline Street\, not the parking lot. If parking in the lot\, you’ll walk past W&M\, turn right at the corner of the building\, and continue towards the double frosted doors under the grey awning by the gold potted ferns.
URL:https://hrvcc.org/our-event/veteran-business-resource-fair/
LOCATION:Houston Community College Central Campus\, 1300 Holman St\,\, Houston\, TX\, 77004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy HRVCC Table,Business / Entrepreneur Event,HRVCC Events,Networking
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SUMMARY:Breaking the Barrier: Blueprint to Prime - Capacity Building with Harris HUB (Veterans)
DESCRIPTION:🖥️ Virtual Workshop Series | Presented by Harris County DEEO🎯 Spotlight: The Harris Hub Program📅 May 21\, 2025 • 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM🌐 Online Event \nVeteran\, women\, and minority-owned small businesses — don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to grow\, connect\, and earn funding through the Harris Hub Program! \n✔️ Learn how to apply✔️ Complete 30 hours of technical assistance✔️ Qualify for a $5\,000 Grant (subject to funding)✔️ Hear real success stories from veteran business owners✔️ Presented by BakerRipley \nJoin this powerful virtual session and take your business one step closer to being contract-ready in the public sector. \n👉 Register Here
URL:https://hrvcc.org/our-event/breaking-the-barrier-blueprint-to-prime-capacity-building-with-harris-hub-veterans/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Education,Veteran Master Event Calendar (Veteran Events Only) (Regional)
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SUMMARY:Houston Business 2025 EXPO - VBM
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for the 2025 Houston Business Expo \nNetwork with over 1\,000 business owners and decision-makers at this premier HRVCC-sponsored event! Arrive early\, bring a co-worker or friend\, and don’t forget at least 50 business cards. This is your chance to grow your network and expand your business opportunities. \nDate and Time: Wednesday\, 21 May 2025 · 5 – 9pm CDT \nLocation: Norris Conference Center \n                 816 Town and Country Blvd #210 Houston\, TX 77024\nOpen to all members.\nRegister here: https://go.hrvcc.org/VBM-SBEXPO-VOB21May25\nOnce registered\, fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/xNbtzN6LWfdEnXAC8 \nDon’t miss out—secure your spot today! \nEXHIBTORS: \n\n\nFleekbiz \n\n\nMoneybag Tax Solutions \n\n\nAlert 360 \n\n\nR. Garen Agency Solutions LLC \n\n\nEastwood Energy Group \n\n\nPower Plumbing \n\n\nTakeaway Tax \n\n\nHouston Chronicle – HC Media \n\n\nGolden Outlook \n\n\nAbbey Residential \n\n\nStatewide Procurement Division (SPD)\, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts \n\n\nweMed Clinic \n\n\nThe Alcohol & Drug Testing Service \n\n\nIFC Foodservice \n\n\nSpace Alliance Technology Outreach Program (SATOP) \n\n\nC. Tumey Law Group \n\n\nLone Star College–CyFair \n\n\nMcFadden Trachtenberg PLLC \n\n\nDignity Memorial \n\n\nFun Lab \n\n\nBathtub Institute \n\n\nEaster Seals of Greater Houston \n\n\nGrand Canyon University \n\n\nRenewal by Andersen of Houston \n\n\nNavarro Insurance Group \n\n\nRocket-Freight \n\n\nUniversal Wealth \n\n\nWallis Bank \n\n\nFire Reconstruction Inc \n\n\nBEB – Business Extension Bureau \n\n\nConvoy Sage \n\n\nTrustmark National Bank \n\n\nRadiant Purpose Inc \n\n\nMatrix Software Solutions \n\n\nHartzell Wealth Management of Raymond James \n\n\nTexas Department of Information Resources \n\n\nNerdy Tags \n\n\nInspiring Care at Home \n\n\nKindred Communications \n\n\nThe Mortgage Know It All \n\n\nOvation Health \n\n\nCore Group Resources \n\n\nArmor Glass \n\n\nThe First State Bank \n\n\nPerfectVision \n\n\n 
URL:https://hrvcc.org/our-event/2025-houston-business-expo/
LOCATION:Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO)\, 1900 Main St\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy HRVCC Table,Business / Entrepreneur Event,Business Education,EXPO/Veteran Business Marketplace,HRVCC - Leadership,HRVCC Events,Networking,Volunteer Opportunities
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SUMMARY:METRO's OEBO's 20th Year Milestone Event
DESCRIPTION:Register Here
URL:https://hrvcc.org/our-event/metros-oebos-20th-year-milestone-event/
LOCATION:Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County\, 1900 Main St\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Education,Member Event,Networking
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