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SUMMARY:✈️ Vote for Wings Over Houston Airshow
DESCRIPTION:🚨 HRVCC MEMBERS – WE NEED YOU! 🚨 \n✈️ Vote for Wings Over Houston Airshow – Let’s Make It #1! \nThe Wings Over Houston Airshow (WOHA) has been nominated for USA Today’s 10Best Airshow and your vote helps elevate not just the show\, but the entire Veteran-Owned Business (VOB) community we support through the marketplace. \n🔥 WHY THIS MATTERS TO YOU!! \n💼 More visibility = more traffic to our Veteran Business Marketplace (VBM)\n🇺🇸 Stronger recognition for Houston’s veteran business community\n🚀 Bigger impact for YOUR business growth and opportunities \n🎇 Imagine this:\nVBM – Veteran Business Marketplace  at the #1 Airshow in the COUNTRY! 🎇 \n✅ TAKE ACTION (SUPER EASY!) 👉 Vote here:  \n🗳 Vote once per day\n⚡️ Takes less than 10 seconds\n📣 Share with your network \n💥 Let’s help WOHA become #1 this is OUR moment! \nONE TEAM – ONE MISSION
URL:https://hrvcc.org/our-event/%e2%9c%88%ef%b8%8f-vote-for-wings-over-houston-airshow/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy HRVCC Table,EXPO/Veteran Business Marketplace,HRVCC - Leadership,HRVCC Events,Member Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T170000
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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/2026-04-07/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business / Entrepreneur Event,Educational Webinars,Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T113000
DTSTAMP:20260420T042250
CREATED:20260320T211742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T211845Z
UID:10002480-1775642400-1775647800@hrvcc.org
SUMMARY:BLUEPRINT TO PRIME: HOW TO GET CERTIFIED
DESCRIPTION:📣 HRVCC Members – Get Certified & Grow Your Business! \nJoin this informative webinar on how to obtain M/WBE certification and unlock new contracting opportunities for your business. \n📅 Wednesday\, April 8\, 2026⏰ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM📍 Location: Harris County PCT 1 Admin & Service Center:  2787 El Camino St.\, Houston\, TX 770054 \n💼 What You’ll Learn:✔ Certification eligibility & requirements✔ Application process & documentation✔ Benefits of certification (visibility\, contracts\, resources) \n🤝 Hosted by: Harris County DEEO\, City of Houston\, HMSDC\, WBEA & SBA \n👉 Register Here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/ex3zacf \nONE TEAM – ONE MISSION 
URL:https://hrvcc.org/our-event/blueprint-to-prime-how-to-get-certified/
LOCATION:Harris County PCT 1 Admin & Service Center\, 2787 El Camino St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77054\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Education,Member Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T180000
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CREATED:20260224T181139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T181140Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T042250
CREATED:20260325T212707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T213449Z
UID:10002488-1775703600-1775826000@hrvcc.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T042250
CREATED:20260316T223844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T223844Z
UID:10002475-1775719800-1775768400@hrvcc.org
SUMMARY:Small Business Roundtable- Monthly Topic: Surviving the First 2 Years of Start-Up | San Jacinto College SBDC
DESCRIPTION:
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T093000
DTSTAMP:20260420T042250
CREATED:20250808T205744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T215409Z
UID:10001600-1775721600-1775727000@hrvcc.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T180000
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CREATED:20260224T181139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T181140Z
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T180000
DTSTAMP:20260420T042250
CREATED:20260224T181139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T181140Z
UID:10002452-1775732400-1775757600@hrvcc.org
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260412
DTSTAMP:20260420T042251
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UID:10002022-1775865600-1775951999@hrvcc.org
SUMMARY:Veterans Leadership Academy
DESCRIPTION:Unlock Your Potential: Join the Free Veterans Leadership Academy this March! \nTransitioning from military service to campus and career life isn’t just about changing your uniform—it’s about translating your unique strengths into impactful leadership for the civilian world. \nWe are excited to invite you to the Veterans Leadership Academy (VLA)\, an intensive program designed specifically for Veterans and their dependents. The program is completely free of charge for all Veterans and military family members.\nProgram Details \n\nCost: $0 (Completely Free for Veterans & Military Families)\nWhen: Saturdays\, March 21 – June 6\, 2026\nTime: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM\nLocation: HCC Brays Oaks Campus | Room 204\nAddress: 8855 W Bellfort Ave\, Houston\, TX 77031\n\n\nWhat You’ll Gain\nThis isn’t your typical lecture series. The VLA is a highly interactive experience focused on personal development and real-world application. Our curriculum covers: \n\nPersonality Assessments: Understand your core drivers.\nEmotional Intelligence: Master the competencies that top employers value.\nLeadership Styles: Identify and refine your personal approach.\nStrategic Thinking & Communication: Learn to navigate complex environments and resolve conflicts effectively.\n\nReady to Lead?\nSince this program is fully funded and offered at no cost to you\, spaces are expected to fill quickly. Secure your spot today by registering at the link below: Register Here \nONE TEAM – ONE MISSION!
URL:https://hrvcc.org/our-event/veterans-leadership-academy/2026-04-11/
LOCATION: HCC Brays Oaks Campus | Room 204\, 8855 W Bellfort Ave.\, Houston\, TX\, 77031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Education,HRVCC Events,Member Event,Veteran Master Event Calendar (Veteran Events Only) (Regional)
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