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#HoustonOBO helps small businesses & Houston’s workforce advance their success. Register for our free events and programs by clicking link below!

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📢WE ARE OPEN FOR BUSINESS📢

We are accepting small business certification applications! Getting certified can help you access new contracts and secure funding 💰📃

Not sure where to begin? Sign up for our upcoming pre-certification workshops to get the guidance you need to prepare a strong application!

📲 Ready to get started? Visit the link in our bio for more details or apply today at houstontx.gov/obo.

#HoustonSmallBusiness #SmallBusinessOwner #HoustonOBO #BusinessCertification #Procurement by @houston_obo

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We are thrilled to announce that EA Division Manager Brandon Jones has been selected as a 2026 STEAM Role Model by the @ghwcc! 🌟

This well-deserved recognition celebrates Brandon’s commitment to excellence and his impact on inspiring the next generation of girls and women in STEAM. Congratulations, Brandon! We look forward to seeing you on the runway during the Style Show!

#STEAMRoleModel #GHWCC #HoustonOBO #CityOfHouston #WomenInSTEAM by @houston_obo

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Yesterday’s @subcusa_com’s #ECOSummit truly embodied the spirit of Expansion, Collaboration, and Opportunity!

Thank you to Subcontractors USA for putting us all together in the same room to celebrate this incredible industry and lend our expertise to those who really need it!

#HoustonOBO #HoustonConstruction #HoustonSmallBusiness #HoustonSmallBusinessOwner by @houston_obo

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🚨 HOUSTON, IT’S TIME TO VOTE! 🚨

Make your voice heard and save these critical dates!
* OCT 19 – First Day of Early Voting 📅
* OCT 23 – Last Day to Apply for a Mail Ballot ✉️
* OCT 30 – Last Day of Early Voting 📅
* NOV 3 – ELECTION DAY! 🗳️

Before you head out, check your registration, find polling locations, and view sample ballots at HarrisVotes.com.

#HoustonVotes #HoustonOBO #GoVote #HarrisVotes #HoustonTX YourVoiceYourVote SaveTheDate by @houston_obo

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4 days ago

🚨Major Updates🚨

Tune in as #OBOHou Director Cylenthia Hoyrd shares critical updates on certifications, DBE re-evaluations, and major upcoming fall events.

Jump directly to the following topics:
⏱️0:00 – Welcome & Department Overview
⏱️0:21 – WBE Certification Drive & NAICS Code Updates (7–10 Day Turnaround)
⏱️1:29 – Pre-Certification Workshops & Council District Clinics Recap
⏱️2:24 – Urgent: DBE Re-Evaluation Mini-Workshops (Oct. 15 & Oct. 29)
⏱️4:04 – Turnaround Entrepreneurship Program (TEP) Graduation Announcement
⏱️4:58 – Banking on Your Business 2.0 Financial Symposium (Oct. 29)
⏱️5:42 – Turnaround Houston Construction Job Fair (Nov. 5)
⏱️6:56 – Champions of Diversity Awards Luncheon Preview (Dec. 10)
⏱️7:46 – How to Contact OBO & Contract Compliance Support

🔗 Register for upcoming workshops or begin your certification application via the link in our bio.

#HoustonSmallBusiness #SmallBusinessOwner #HoustonOBO #BusinessCertification #Procurement by @houston_obo

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Looking to navigate changes in construction? Connect with #HoustonOBO at the 2026 #ECOSummit and hear from our Director, Cylenthia Hoyrd, as she leads the "Adjusting and Pivoting in the Construction Industry in Today's Environment" panel.

Also on the schedule:

🔹 Prime panel discussions
🔹 Business-building workshops
🔹 Networking opportunities
🔹 Exhibitor booths
🔹 Breakout sessions
🔹 Connections with organizations shaping the industry

📅 Wednesday, October 14, 2026
📍 Bayou City Event Center
9401 Knight Rd. | Houston, TX 77045

🎟️ FREE registration available
⭐ VIP registration includes breakfast, lunch & light bites.

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register. https://form.jotform.com/252944015077154

#HoustonBusiness #SmallBusiness #WomenOwnedBusiness #CityOfHouston #HoustonConstruction by @houston_obo

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🗣️ #HoustonConstruction Job-Seekers, #CHECKGAME!

Join us at the Turnaround Houston Construction Job Fair to connect directly with local construction companies looking to hire!🤝

At our job fair, you’ll find:
-On-the-spot interviews & hiring
-Second-chance employers
-Education & Training Resources

Event Info:
Date & Time: Thursday, November 5, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Northwest Educational Center (13163 NW Fwy, Houston, TX 77040)

Visit the link in bio to secure your spot today!

Thank you to our incredible partners @nwecstudentlife and @illuminating777solutions for donating their incredible facilities!

#HoustonJobs #ConstructionCareer #HoustonConstruction HoustonSmallBusiness by @houston_obo

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Thank you @regionalhca for allowing OBO to represent the city of Houston and having our Director, Cylenthia Hoyrd, serve as Keynote Speaker at the #LunaAwards.

It’s such an honor to be a part of an event that celebrates the hard work and vital contributions women make to the construction industry.

#BuiltByElla #WomenInConstruction #RHCA by @houston_obo

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10 days ago

Calling all #HoustonBusinessOwners!

The Office of Business Opportunity's Meet the Buyer Procurement Forum & Business Expo is now open for early registration!

If you're a #SmallBusiness owner, this is your opportunity to connect with City Procurement Agents and Prime Contractors! Make contacts, network, and learn how to grow your business!💼🏢

It's also completely FREE to register!

📅December 10, 2025
📍George R. Brown Convention Center
⌛8AM-11AM

Scan the QR to register or visit the link in our bio! 🔗

#MeetTheBuyer #HoustonOBO #HoustonBusinessOfOpportunity #HoustonSmallBusiness #HoustonSmallBusinessOwner by @houston_obo

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Is your DBE firm ready for reevaluation?

Stay compliant and protect your certification with our DBE Mini Workshop. Get key insights on the Final Rule, plus in-person assistance with PNW statements, personal narratives, and the application!

💻 Bring your laptop to start, review, and submit on-site!
📍 Location: Houston Permitting Center (1002 Washington Ave., Houston 77002)
🗓️ Dates: Oct. 15, 2026 or Oct. 29, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Seats are limited—secure your spot today by clicking the link in our bio!🔗

#HoustonSmallBusiness #SmallBusinessOwner #HoustonOBO #BusinessCertification #Procurement by @houston_obo

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Come and connect with #HoustonOBO and other agencies and industry leaders at the Subcontractors USA E.C.O. Summit & Expo when it returns to Houston on Wednesday, October 14! This event brings together contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and all other aspects of the construction industry for a full day of Expansion, Collaboration and Opportunity.

Get ready for:

🔹 Prime panel discussions
🔹 Business-building workshops
🔹 Networking opportunities
🔹 Exhibitor booths
🔹 Breakout sessions
🔹 Connections with organizations shaping the industry

📅 Wednesday, October 14, 2026
📍 Bayou City Event Center
9401 Knight Rd. | Houston, TX 77045

🎟️ FREE registration available
⭐ VIP registration includes breakfast, lunch & light bites.

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register. https://form.jotform.com/252944015077154

#HoustonBusiness #SmallBusiness #WomenOwnedBusiness #CityOfHouston #HoustonConstruction by @houston_obo

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Learn how to get the money you need for your business to succeed! 💸

Join us at the Banking on Your Business 2.0 Financial Symposium, presented by #HoustonOBO and @atlarge2davis! Here, you'll unlock capital, resources, and partnerships imperative for your business!

What’s on the agenda?
-Special Guest @houstonmayor
-Fireside Chat with Banking Leaders & Prime Contractors
-Bonding & Quick Pay Programs for Subcontractors
-Banking & Resource Booths

When & Where:
📅 Thursday, October 29, 2026
⏰ Check-In & Networking: 8:00 a.m. | Symposium: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
📍 Bayou City Event Center (9401 Knight Rd., Houston, TX 77045)
🆓 Admission is FREE, and parking is complimentary!

Scan the QR code or click the link in our bio to register! 🔗

#HoustonBusiness #SmallBusiness #WomenOwnedBusiness #CityOfHouston #FinancialSymposium by @houston_obo

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