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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:⭐️ HRVCC ⭐️ Weekly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Houston Regional Veterans Chamber – Weekly Virtual Zoom Meeting\nMembers & Guests \nHRVCC NEW Zoom Link for 2026\nZoom Meeting — *** Best to Keep your Confirmation Email so you will not have to reregister again for future meetings. \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/87861721727\nYou are invited to a Zoom meeting now. \nPlease register for the meeting:\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ZWeUpCVkSlm1-2SH1p7GPg \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nMeeting ID: 892 8812 3579\nPasscode: VetBiz2023 \nHRVCC Member & Guests welcome\nBusiness Education\nBusiness Resources\nGrow your knowledge & your network of Veteran Owned Business
URL:https://hrvcc.org/our-event/%e2%ad%90%ef%b8%8f-hrvcc-%e2%ad%90%ef%b8%8f-weekly-meeting/2026-01-09/
LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87861721727
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260126T093000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T150928Z
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SUMMARY:Register for the KEC Info Day
DESCRIPTION:🚀 Register for Our Upcoming Webinar!\nJoin us to learn more about the industry and see if entering this industry is something your business needs! \n📅 January 26\, 2026🕙 8:00 AM (Google Meet)🔗 Link available after registering \nLearn directly from industry experts and get your questions answered! \n💡 INFO DAY Presented by Fight Kitchen Fires\nFeaturing: Jonathon Campos\, Founder & Director of Operations \nTopics Covered: \n\n\nKEC Overview \n\n\nBusiness Development \n\n\nIKECA Certification \n\n\nOperations Training \n\n\n👉 Learn from industry experts and get your questions answered. Register now to secure your spot! Seats are limited\, RSVP by January 25\, 2026 \n REGISTER HERE
URL:https://hrvcc.org/our-event/monthly-texas-kec-meeting/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Webinars,Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T080000
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CREATED:20250827T221248Z
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SUMMARY:Submitting an Award-Winning Nomination for SBA National Small Business Week Awards
DESCRIPTION:National Small Business Week 2026 will take place May 3-9\, and SBA will officially recognize small businesses’ hard work\, ingenuity\, and dedication\, including their contributions to the economy.\n\nNominate YOUR small business (or a small business you know) for an award!\n\nSubmission Deadline:\n\n\nMonday\, December 8\, 2025\, at 6:00am CT\n\n\n2026 National Award Categories:\n\n\nSmall Business Person of the Year\n\n\nSmall Business Exporter of the Year\n\n\n2026 Local Award Categories:\n\n\nWoman-Owned Small Business of the Year\n\n\nVeteran-Owned Small Business of the Year\n\n\nYoung Entrepreneur of the Year\n\n\nFamily-Owned Small Business of the Year\n\n\nRural Small Business of the Year\n\n\nSmall Business Manufacturer of the Year\n\n\nBlue-Collar Small Business of the Year\n\n\nNomination Guidelines & Forms:\n\n\nClick here for National Guidelines and Information\n\n\nClick here for Houston District Local Award Categories\n\n\nBasic Eligibility Requirements:\nAny legal resident of the United States or its Territories who owns 51% of a business and operates a small business for a minimum of three years and have received at least one type of SBA assistance.\n\nWe are hosting bi-weekly webinars to help complete the best possible nomination; register for one here: https://score.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rzH65w5YQf2ujRSSMulvOw
URL:https://hrvcc.org/our-event/submitting-an-award-winning-nomination-for-sba-national-small-business-week-awards/2026-01-27/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business / Entrepreneur Event,Educational Webinars,Member Event
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SUMMARY:2026 Cohort of the Blue Wave Supplier Development Program
DESCRIPTION:🌊 Exciting Opportunity for HRVCC Members!\nWe’re thrilled to announce the launch of the 2026 Cohort of the Blue Wave Supplier Development Program\, proudly sponsored by the American Petroleum Institute (API) and Allison Weinberg! \nThis 6-month executive program is designed to help small businesses strengthen operations\, enhance capabilities\, and align with international standards all at no cost to HRVCC members\, thanks to API’s continued generosity. \nParticipants will receive mentorship from industry experts and training in vital areas such as health\, safety\, cybersecurity\, financial management\, quality\, sustainability\, and AI. \n📅 Virtual Information Sessions:January 27 | February 4 | February 10 | February 25🔗 Click here to RSVP \nDon’t miss this incredible chance to grow your business in partnership with API and the Blue Wave team. \nONE TEAM – ONE MISSION!
URL:https://hrvcc.org/our-event/2026-cohort-of-the-blue-wave-supplier-development-program/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business / Entrepreneur Event,Business Education,HRVCC Events
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SUMMARY:Contracting Essentials: A Blueprint for Small Business Success (Houston) By LiftFund
DESCRIPTION:📣 HRVCC Members: Don’t Miss “Contracting Essentials — A Blueprint for Small Business Success” (Houston)\n📅 Date: January 28\, 2026🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM CST📍 Location: 7047 Harrisburg Blvd\, Houston\, TX🏢 Hosted at the Camara de Empresarios Latinos de Houston (CELH) Building \nJoin LiftFund for this in-person\, hands-on workshop designed to help small businesses confidently navigate the world of government contracting. \n💼 What You’ll Learn: \n\n\nProcurement Readiness: Understand procurement terms\, concepts\, and what it takes to be “contract ready.” \n\n\nMarket Research: Identify which agencies buy your product or service. \n\n\nRegistration Guidance: Learn where and how to register at local\, state\, and federal levels. \n\n\nPrime vs. Subcontracting: Determine the best fit for your business. \n\n\nCompliance Essentials: Understand requirements and expectations. \n\n\nProposal Documents: Learn what’s needed in a competitive proposal. \n\n\nMarketing Strategies: Position your business to stand out in the contracting marketplace. \n\n\nNIGP Codes & Highway Districts: Boost your visibility in the right procurement channels. \n\n\nCMBL Registration: Discover why this Texas registry is key to more opportunities. \n\n\n💡 Key Takeaways: \n\n\nBuild a solid foundation in procurement and contracting essentials. \n\n\nLearn practical steps to become procurement ready. \n\n\nGain tools to improve visibility and credibility in government contracting. \n\n\n🎟️ Limited Seats Available – Reserve Your Spot Today!👉 Register Here \n🔌 Pro Tip: Bring your charged laptop or tablet — this is a working session! \n\nONE TEAM – ONE MISSION
URL:https://hrvcc.org/our-event/contracting-essentials-a-blueprint-for-small-business-success-houston-by-liftfund/
LOCATION:Camara de Empresarios Latinos de Houston (CELH) building\, 7047 Harrisburg Boulevard\, Houston\, TX\, 77011\, United States
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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-2/2026-01-29/
LOCATION:Open Door Church\, 1035 Dairy Ashford Road\, Houston\, TX\, 77079\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Event,Networking
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SUMMARY:Oil Gas Global Network Industry Mixer
DESCRIPTION:🚨Exclusive HRVCC Member Benefit – Oil & Gas Global Network Event 🚨\nHRVCC members now have access to an exclusive FREE discount code for the Oil & Gas Global Network (OGGN) Event\, available in your member profile! \n📅 Date: Thursday\, January 29\, 2026\n⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM\n📍 Location: The Ranch Office – Memorial 1220 Blalock Road #300\, Houston\, TX 77055 \n🤝 Network with Oil & Gas Pros: Connect with 75–100 industry leaders\, senior executives\, and professionals in a relaxed\, not-so-corporate atmosphere. \n🍔🍷🎵 Enjoy the Evening: Savor delicious food\, drinks\, and live music. \nOGGN is a proud Veteran-Owned Business (VOB) and sponsor of HRVCC. \n🔹👉 HRVCC Member Login  (💥 FREE for HRVCC Members – use your member code!)\n🔗 Register for the event here:  OGGN Monthly Mixer – Jan 29\, 2026 \nONE TEAM – ONE MISSION
URL:https://hrvcc.org/our-event/oil-gas-global-network-industry-mixer-2/
LOCATION:The Ranch Office – Memorial\, 1220 Blalock Rd #300\, Houston\, TX\, 77055\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business / Entrepreneur Event,Mixer/After Hours Networking Events,Networking
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