Small Business Federal Resources Summit - Houston

Connect with federal agencies in the Houston area to discover the resources available to help your small business start, grow, and succeed!
About this Event

Connect with federal agencies in the Houston area to discover the resources available to help your small business start, grow, and succeed! This interactive summit will feature presentations, a panel discussion, networking opportunities, and a federal resource fair where attendees can engage directly with federal agency representatives in the Houston area.

Learn about programs and services related to:

• Access to capital and SBA resources
• Government contracting
• Labor and employment compliance
• Equal employment opportunities
• Additional federal business assistance programs
• and so much more

Participating agencies are expected to include the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Federal Reserve Bank, U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration (ETA), U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Social Security Administration (SSA), U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and other federal partners.

This event is designed for small businesses throughout the Houston region seeking to better understand and access the wide range of federal resources available to support their success.

**SBA’s participation is not an endorsement of the views, opinions, products or services of any other person or entity. All SBA programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.

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PARKING INSTRUCTIONS (GREEN LOT):

• Access to the visitor parking lot is through the Allen Parkway eastbound entrance gate.
• The parking lot and walkway to the building are not covered. Be prepared for the possibility of inclement weather.
• Once parked you will walk to the front entrance of the building for the screening and check in process.
• Allow at least 10 minutes to park and check in.
• A government photo ID will be required to enter the Houston Branch building.
• Once checked in, guests will be greeted in the lobby and directed to the meeting room.

PLEASE NOTE: Federal Reserve Bank Law Enforcement Rule - there is a zero-tolerance policy on the possession of firearms, knives (including pocket knives and boxcutters), personal defense sprays or any illegal weapon or substance. All are strictly prohibited on Bank property. The prohibition on firearms entering the Bank includes any individual who maintains a State of Texas Concealed Handgun License.

Federal Resource Summit

🕑: 08:30 AM
Registration/Check-In
🕑: 09:00 AM
Introduction/Housekeeping
🕑: 09:15 AM
Findings From the 2025 Small Business Credit Survey (SBCS)
Host: Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas - Houston Branch

Info: The 2026 Report on Employer Firms: The Small Business Credit Survey (SBCS) is a convenience-sample survey conducted in partnership with business and industry associations, local agencies, and nonprofits. The survey captures the perspectives of business owners operating firms with fewer than 500 employees. This session will provide insight to the 2025 Findings.

🕑: 09:45 AM
The Resources Your Small Business Needs to Succeed
Host: SBA Houston District Office

Info: Overview of the SBA Programs and Services including one-on-one business counseling, access to capital and funding programs, federal contracting programs and certifications, and disaster assistance.

🕑: 10:15 AM
Panel Discussion: Workforce Development Resources for Your Small Business
Host: U.S. Department of Labor - Houston

Info: Hear from the U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration (ETA), U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD), and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistic (BLS) regarding apprenticeships, compliance and data for workforce development.

🕑: 10:55 AM
Introduction to Federal Agencies

Info: Get to know all the federal agencies in the room!

🕑: 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Networking and Federal Resource Fair

Info: Talk one-on-one with various federal agencies throughout the Houston area.