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E-Newsletter | September 22, 2021
 
$5,000 to $25,000 Available for Small Businesses by the Harris County Small Business Relief Fund
 
TODAY, WEDNESDAY SEPT. 22 @ 12:30pm!
LEARN ABOUT THE FUND AND GET YOUR QUESTION ANSWERED
 
The Harris County Small Business Relief Fund will provide grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 to eligible micro and small businesses. 
 
Get your questions answered and learn how to apply for the Harris County Small Business Relief Fund, a new $30 Million fund to support micro and small businesses recovering from the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. 
 
Grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 are for eligible micro and small businesses. Funds must be used for business-related expenses, including payroll, working capital, business rent, inventory, supplies, equipment, and other operating costs.
 
REGISTER FOR THE FREE 30-MIN WEBINAR AT:
 
The above announcement is supported by the Asian Chamber and
the webinar is set up to help provide information to receive funding.
 
More information about the fund can be found at:
 
$10,000 GRANTS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE HOUSTON MARKET
Applications open October 1
 
IF A BUSINESS IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THE COMCAST RISE INVESTMENT FUND, APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN FOR MARKETING AND TECHNOLOGY SERVICES.
 
The Comcast RISE Investment Fund provides monetary grants to help small businesses owned by people of color (POC) grow as they navigate the challenges of the pandemic.
 
The Investment Fund is the latest extension of Comcast RISE (Representation, Investment, Strength, and Empowerment), the multi-year, multi-faceted initiative launched in 2020 to provide POC-owned, small businesses the opportunity to apply for marketing and technology services from Comcast Business and Effectv, the advertising sales division of Comcast Cable.
 
Comcast RISE is part of a larger $100 million Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiative that Comcast launched this summer. In June 2020, Comcast NBCUniversal announced the development of a comprehensive, multi-year plan to allocate $75 million in cash and $25 million in media over the next three years to fight injustice and inequality against any race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation or ability.
 
APPLICATIONS OPENS OCTOBER 1st
 
GRANT DETAILS
  • 600 grants totaling $6 million will be distributed as follows:
  • 100 small businesses in each city
  • Each business will receive a $10,000 monetary grant
  • Application period is October 1-14, 2021
  • Grants willl be announced at the end of November 2021 and awarded in December 2021
  • Applications will be available online at www.ComcastRISE.com.
 
GRANT ELIGIBILITY
Businesses must:
  • Be established business operations for 3 or more years
  • Have one to 25 employees
  • Be in the following geographic locations to be eligible:
 
  • Houston, TX (Harris and Fort Bend Counties);
  • Miami, FL (Miami-Dade and Broward Counties);
  • Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN (Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington Counties);
  • Oakland, CA (City of Oakland);
  • Seattle, WA (King and Pierce Counties);
  • Washington, D.C. (Wards 1-8)
 
 
Celebrating 31 years and highlighting the some of the top influential Asian-owned businesses and entrepreneurs in Houston.
 
Come join us in celebrating 31 years serving the Greater Houston Area. Each year, The Asian Chamber of Commerce in Houston recognizes companies and individuals who have impacted our community at large. The event unites the Asian business community to celebrate excellence in leadership, business, and community impact within the greater Houston area.
 
  • 4:30 PM Registration Begins
  • 5:00 PM Cocktail Hour / VIP Reception
  • 6:00 PM Award Program Begins
 
Announcing the highest celebrated speakers and honoring those who have contributed towards our Asian Business Community. More speakers and award honorees will be announced.
 
The Honorable Elaine L. Chao
Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation and U.S. Secretary of Labor
 
By attending you will be immersed in the joining the various business leaders in our city. Connect with those who stand united in elevating our economy and supporting Asian-owned Businesses.
 
The Asian Chamber of Commerce wants to help your business WIN BIDS by enrolling in our upcoming Supplier Diversity Academy. Join the program and learn how buyers look for diverse suppliers who represent women-owned and/or minority-owned businesses. Be coached by decision makers from mayor corporations and the public sector in researching bids, learning the application process, and how to knock out a winning presentation. Use this opportunity to network and be seen by potential buyers through the Academy!
 
Speakers from:
  • Shell, H-E-B, Chase, Port Houston, Metro, United Airlines and Lone Star College and more
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Topics covered:
  • Certification
  • Where to Find bids/opportunities
  • How to Apply
  • How to Have a Winning Presentation
  • How to Negotiate
 
All Virtual Sessions will take place 11:00am – 1:00pm
Assignments will be self-paced through our online learning platform
 
FEES – $200 – Will be collected after approval into the Academy
* FREE for ACC Bronze members and higher
 
Business Resources and Partner Events
 
 
Join the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) virtually September 21-23 virtually for their annual conference. Businesses of all sizes can learn about finance solutions, government tools for exporting abroad, sustainability and climate technologies, and more. 
 
Rick Wade, Senior Vice President of Strategic Alliances and Outreach at the U.S. Chamber, will moderate two interactive panels on funding and resources in international trade and the benefits of exporting to minority-owned businesses. 
 
Additional speakers include: 
  • James G. Burrows, Acting President and Chair, EXIM Board of Directors
  • Enoh T. Ebong, Acting Director, U.S. Trade and Development Agency
  • David M. Rubenstein, Co-Founder and Co-Chairman, The Carlyle Group
  • Elizabeth C. Economy, Senior Advisor for China, Department of Commerce
  • Liz Schrayer, President and CEO, U.S. Global Leadership Coalition
 
2021 National Minority Enterprise Development Week is NOW LIVE!
 
MBDA is ready to lead the charge on 2021 National MED Week! Visit www.mbda.gov to enter the MED Week Conference Hub. Get an advanced view at what’s coming next week. Plan out your MED Week schedule early to maximize your experience!