Events & Announcements

Houston MBDA Salute to Minorities in Construction: OBO Director Marsha E. Murray will be honored as 2020 Community Partner of the Year at this annual event by the Houston Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA). Event takes place virtually from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM on Tuesday, Nov. 10th. Register for this event at https://tinyurl.com/virtualsalute.

Encore Entrepreneurs: 2 p.m. on Nov. 17th. Explore business possibilities to pursue before or after retirement. Register at www.tinyurl.com/EncoreEntrepreneurs. Details: Contact Dr. Porscha Jackson at 832-393-0935 or porscha.jackson@houstontx.gov.

Build Up Houston Application Deadline: Applications are due Nov. 30th. Build Up Houston is a comprehensive, 7-month program designed to increase the capacity and success of small businesses. Register at www.houstontx.gov/builduphouston/index.html. Details: Contact Dr. Porscha Jackson at 832-393-0935 or porscha.jackson@houstontx.gov.

Meet the Buyer Procurement Forum: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Dec. 10th. Meet the Buyer is an opportunity for small businesses to connect and network with City procurement agents, as well as other governmental agencies and prime contractors. Register at www.tinyurl.com/MTB20. Details: Contact Dr. Porscha Jackson at 832-393-0935 or porscha.jackson@houstontx.gov.

Client Access Program (CAP) for Participants of Pay or Play Program (POP): POP is partnering with the Houston Health Department to provide health benefits and services to uninsured individuals through the Client Access Program Cap (CAP). Interested employees can call 832-393-4984. This program provides access to health coverage such as Harris Health, Title V, Medicaid, Children’s Health Insurance Program, Federally Qualified Health Centers, Community Health Centers and more. Please provide the referral code 767227 to your CAP Representative. Payments made to POP are utilized to assist with funding for CAP. Contractors may still be PAY on behalf of employees that receive Health Services through CAP, depending on the services received. For details, contact your POP Liaison. A contact list can be found at www.houstontx.gov/obo/popforms.html.