Start Your Entrepreneurial Journey
About this Event
📅 JOIN US – Ready, Set, GO! Into Business 🚀
🌟 Start Your Entrepreneurial Journey
In Partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Have a business idea but aren't sure where to begin?
Starting a business is an exciting journey, and having the right knowledge, resources, and support can make all the difference. Whether you're exploring a new business idea or preparing to launch your venture, this interactive workshop will provide the essential tools and guidance to help you move forward with confidence.
Join Harris County Precinct 2 and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for Ready, Set, GO! Into Business, an informative workshop designed for aspiring entrepreneurs and new business owners who want to build a strong foundation for long-term success.
📅 Date & Time
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. CT
📍 Location
Raul C. Martinez Annex – 2nd Floor
Business Empowerment Lab
1001 South Sergeant Macario Garcia Drive
Houston, Texas 77011
About the Workshop
Ready, Set, GO! Into Business is an introductory workshop that walks aspiring entrepreneurs through the essential steps of starting and growing a successful business.
Participants will learn how to transform a business idea into a viable venture by understanding the fundamentals of business planning, legal structure, financial readiness, and available funding opportunities. You'll also discover how the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and its network of Resource Partners provide counseling, training, technical assistance, and access to capital to support entrepreneurs at every stage of their business journey.
What You'll Learn
🚀 The essential steps to successfully start a business
📝 Business planning fundamentals and choosing the appropriate legal structure
💳 How to become credit and funding ready
💰 An overview of financing options and access to capital
🤝 SBA programs, services, and local Resource Partners available to support your business
📈 Practical strategies for building a strong foundation for long-term business success
What You'll Gain
✅ A clear roadmap for turning your business idea into reality
✅ Greater confidence in launching and managing a successful business
✅ Knowledge of financing options and how to prepare for funding opportunities
✅ Connections to experienced business advisors and entrepreneurial support organizations
✅ Access to valuable resources that will help you grow and sustain your business
About the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) helps entrepreneurs start, grow, expand, and recover their businesses through counseling, training, access to capital, contracting assistance, disaster recovery resources, and a nationwide network of Resource Partners. Whether you're launching your first business or preparing for future growth, the SBA provides trusted resources to help you succeed.
About Harris County Precinct 2
Harris County Precinct 2 is committed to strengthening the local economy by supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses through innovative programs, strategic partnerships, business education, workforce initiatives, and access to resources that foster economic opportunity and community prosperity.
Through initiatives like the Business Empowerment Lab and the Biz2Empower Business Growth Accelerator Program, Harris County Precinct 2 helps entrepreneurs build resilient businesses, access capital, leverage technology, pursue procurement opportunities, and achieve sustainable long-term growth.
Contact Information
Doris Guzman
Director of Economic Development
Harris County Precinct 2
📧 [email protected]
📞 832-942-1825
We look forward to welcoming you to the Business Empowerment Lab and helping you take the first step toward building a successful business.
🤝 Together, Harris County Precinct 2 and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are empowering entrepreneurs with the knowledge, resources, and connections needed to launch, grow, and sustain thriving businesses that strengthen our communities and local economy.
Where is it happening?
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