Economic Development

A beloved prince of burgers (and other comfort food) is back!

A life-size statue of a hip-swiveling Elvis Presley stands in the corner of the former Sharpstown Park Golf Course snack bar. He holds a golf club. On his lapel is the familiar red logo of [...]

2020-10-22T11:06:31-05:00November 1st, 2020|

Save the Date: National Veterans Small Business Week

Join Us at an Upcoming Event to Celebrate #VetBiz SAVE THE DATE: National Veterans Small Business Week The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) celebrates, connects, and empowers service member (including National Guard and Reserve), veteran, [...]

2020-10-15T18:28:46-05:00October 19th, 2020|

SBA: Mark Your Calendars! UPCOMING Virtual Events

COVID-19 Regional Small Business Relief & Recovery Loan Program Webinar This webinar will introduce a new COVID-19 small business relief loan program available through the U.S. Economic Development Administration and administered by the Houston-Galveston Area Local Development [...]

2020-10-11T15:39:47-05:00October 11th, 2020|

Simpler PPP Forgiveness for Loans of $50,000 or Less

The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Treasury Department, today released a simpler loan forgiveness application for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans of $50,000 or less. This action streamlines the PPP forgiveness process [...]

2020-10-09T13:44:15-05:00October 9th, 2020|

‘Chow Down in Chinatown’ Group Swells to 12,000+ Members

Chinatowns, including Houston’s Chinatown, were among the first affected by economic slowdown when news of a coronavirus first broke early this year. #eatlocal and #supportchinatown became popular hashtags and local community leaders and others made [...]

2020-10-08T14:36:27-05:00October 8th, 2020|

Webinar Replay: Challenges in Restaurant Facilities Management

  Recording of September 30, Retail & Restaurant Facility Business Webinar Register below for complimentary access (Panelists, clockwise from top left) Dean Small (moderator), Synergy Restaurant Consultants; Bob Robinson, Jr., Kaivac; Frank Bacchetta, Total Comfort Group; Hussam [...]

2020-10-08T13:34:24-05:00October 8th, 2020|

Gulf Coast COVID-19 Recovery and Relief Loan Program- Informational Webinar Oct 14

Join the U.S. Small Business Administration Houston District Office and the Houston-Galveston Area Local Development Corporation as we discuss important updates and introduce a new COVID-19 small business relief loan program through the U.S. Economic Development [...]

2020-10-07T12:52:15-05:00October 7th, 2020|
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