CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Virtual Pre-Certification Workshop:

The first and third Tuesday of every month at 2 pm. This free workshop addresses certification requirements and procedures, and provides business owners with information on how to do business with the City of Houston. On Demand Pre-Certification Workshops are also available in English and Spanish at www.YouTube.com/HoustonTXOBO. Registration is required at http:// houstontx.gov/obo/registrations.html.

Federal Contracting:

April 27 at 2 pm. The federal government spends billions of dollars a year on needed services and products. This workshop explains how to get into the potentially lucrative federal contracting marketplace and grow your firm via federal contracts. Register at https://tinyurl.com/ FederalContracting2021.

Turnaround Houston Readiness Fair:

Virtual booths will be open from April 29 – May 2. Dozens of hiring employers and resource organizations will be available to chat live from 10 am – 2 pm on April 29. This event is in partnership with Workforce Solutions and Houston City Council District J, Councilmember Edward Pollard. Details: houstontx.gov/ turnaround.

How to Export Goods & Services &

International Trade: May 25 at 2 pm. Learn how to start or increase international sales and get valuable information on countries and industries of interest. Join us for a candid overview of exporting and get answers to your questions about the global trade industry. Register at https://tinyurl.com/ Exporting2021. For any questions about OBO’s business development webinars, contact Dr. Porscha Jackson at 832-393-0935 or Porscha.jackson@houstontx.gov.

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