Calendar of Events

Acres Home Chamber of Commerce Business Networking Luncheon

Join OBO Director Marsha Murray at 11 a.m. on Aug. 18 at 6112 Wheatley Street. As guest speaker, Murray will share information about OBO’s free services and resources, including City of Houston certifications and business development programs. To register or sponsor a table at this in-person event, go to acreshomechamber.com.

Live & Virtual Pre-Certification Workshops

Attend virtually at 2 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of each month via Microsoft Teams. Attend in person at 611 Walker, 7th Floor at 2 p.m. every third Tuesday. Representatives from OBO’s Certification Division will provide an overview of certification types, requirements, application procedures and certification benefits. Registration is required and can be completed by going to http://www. houstontx.gov/obo/registrations.html. Additionally, on-demand versions of the workshop can be accessed 24/7 via the link above.

Increasing Your Business and Business Strategies Panels

Join OBO and SCORE Houston for a series of discussions designed for City of Houston vendors and Houston entrepreneurs. Topics cover Obtaining OBO Minority Certification, Sept. 1; Contract Management, Oct. 6; Managing Financials with QuickBooks, Nov. 3; and Forecasting, Dec. 1. All events take place from 1-2 p.m. at Houston Community College – Missouri City, 1600 Texas Parkway. For registration links, contact Porscha.Jackson@houstontx.gov.