Please Note: This class has reached its capacity. No registrations will be taken online or at the door.
Made in America | Resources to Power Your Manufacturing Business | Houston Center SBDC
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Join the SBA Houston District Office, the University of Houston Texas Gulf Coast SBDC, and the Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC) for a workshop designed to help small and mid-sized manufacturers and product-based entrepreneurs strengthen their U.S. operations. Learn how to access funding, improve production efficiency, and leverage technical assistance. You will have the opportunity to meet local lenders and other resource partners as well as explore SBA loans designed to help small manufacturers obtain capital ranging from $500 to $5 million including 7(a) Working Capital Pilot (WCP) and 504 loans.
Highlights:
- How the SBA Office of Advocacy is helping small manufacturers with their regulatory concerns
- Accessing advising and training resources to help with financing, expanding capacity, and meeting workforce needs
- Manufacturing resources available from TMAC to enhance productivity, efficiency, and competitiveness
- Opportunity for Q&A
This session is intended for small and mid-sized manufacturers, startups, and entrepreneurs seeking U.S.-based production support, funding, and technical assistance from the SBA, SBDC, and TMAC.
Presenter:
Mark Winchester, District Director, SBA Houston District Office
Winston Labbé, Deputy District Director, SBA Houston District Office
Don Yokovich, Business Advisor, UH Texas Gulf Coast SBDC Network
Monica Cortez, Statewide Business Operations Director, TMAC
Conrad Soltero, Program Director, TMAC at UHCL
Igor Chebotniagen, Field Staff Engineer, TMAC at UHCL
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Please Note:
Each person attending an event must have their own account. Multiple people may not register under one account.
The SBDC reserves the right to cancel a class for insufficient enrollment, weather emergencies, and other unforeseen circumstances. Should a cancellation occur, we will use the email you provided to contact you.
Preregistration is highly recommended. If an event is canceled or postponed and you have not preregistered, we will not be able to contact you.
If you choose to register at the door, you will need your mobile device to complete your registration otherwise you will not be allowed to attend.
Satisfactory meeting room temperatures are difficult to maintain. Always bring a sweater or jacket to ensure comfort.
No children under the age of 16 are allowed in the workshop.
Only service animals allowed - If you need to bring a service animal with you to a workshop please contact us ahead of time.
Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact the UH SBDC at (713) 752-8488 for accommodations, or if you have questions about this class.
