This week’s events
MONDAY
Energy Prospectus Group: Luncheon: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., H.E.S.S. Club, 5430 Westheimer. Speaker: Joseph Evans, CFO and executive vice president of Chaparral Energy. Cost: Free for members, $40 for preregistered guests, $50 at the door. Information: www.energyprospectus.com or 281-435-8874.
Transportation Club of Houston:
Meeting. 11:15 a.m.-1 p.m., Amegy Bank Building, ninth floor, 1717 West Loop South. Speaker: Michel Bechtel, mayor of Morgan’s Point. Topic: “The Coastal Barrier and the Coastal Texas Study: What’s Happening?” Cost: $25$55. Information: info@transclubhou.org or 713-510-3445.
TUESDAY
7 Habits of Highly Effective Online Marketing Strategies:
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., UH Bauer College SBDC, 2302 Fannin, Suite 200. Cost: $29. Information: www.sbdc.uh.edu.
WordPress.org for Beginners:
9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., UH Bauer College SBDC, 2302 Fannin, Suite 200. Cost: $49. Information: www.sbdc.uh.edu.
Understanding Your Business Financials:
9:30 a.m.-noon, UH Bauer College SBDC, 2302 Fannin, Suite 200. Cost: $29. Information: www.sbdc.uh.edu.
National Association of Women in Construction:
Membership meeting and installation of officers and board of directors. 5:30 p.m., Maggiano’s, 2019 Post Oak Blvd. Registration: Lisa Williams, lisa@vaelectric.net.
WEDNESDAY
Services Cooperative Association:
Networking meeting. 7:30 to 8: 30 a.m., Houston Marriott Westchase, 2900 Briarpark Drive. Speaker: Sonia Thomas, AOFL Business Solutions. Topic: Leveraging through empowerment. Cost: $30-$35. Information: www.servicesca.org/ crossroads.htm or 713-932-7495.
Employee vs. Contractor & Access to Capital:
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Kingdom Builders’ Center, 6011 W. Orem. Registration: www.houston.score.org.
Getting to Know Your Market Using the Houston Public Library:
9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., UH Bauer College SBDC, 2302 Fannin, Suite 200. Cost: Free. Information: www.sbdc.uh.edu.
Business Plan Basics:
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., UH Bauer College SBDC, 2302 Fannin, Suite 200. Cost: $29. Information: www.sbdc.uh.edu.
Using FedBizOpps to Conduct Market Research and Locate Opportunities:
9:30 a.m.-noon, UH Bauer College SBDC, 2302 Fannin, Suite 200. Cost: $19. Information: www.sbdc.uh.edu.
International Trade Center: Small-business seminar. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., International Trade Center, 11110 Bellaire Blvd., Suite 200. Speaker: Jeff Taebel, chief planner, Houston-Galveston Area Council. Topic: The International Management District results of the Livable Centers Study. Cost: $30. Information: 281-983-8152.
Bellaire Business Association:
Holiday party. 6 p.m.-8 p.m., The Seven Seven at The 401 Bellaire, 6700 Ferris, Bellaire. Bring an unwrapped toy. Cost: $30 for members with reservations, $50 for non-members or at the door. Information: www.bellairebiz.org or 713-660-3128.
THURSDAY
Financial Workshop for Small Business Launch & Growth:
9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Houston Community College Alief Hayes, 2811 Hayes Road, A319, third floor. Registration: www.houston.score.org.
Internet Marketing and Search Engine Optimization, Beyond the Basics:
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., UH Bauer College SBDC, 2302 Fannin, Suite 200. Cost: $29. Information: www.sbdc.uh.edu.
City of Houston Certification:
9:30-11:30 a.m., UH Bauer College SBDC, 2302 Fannin, Suite 200. Cost: Free. Information: www.sbdc.uh.edu.
Small Business Expo:
9 a.m.-5 p.m., Hyatt Regency Houston, 1200 Louisiana. Information: www.thesmallbusinessexpo.com/city/houston.
FRIDAY
Know Your Intellectual Property Rights, How Business Owners Can Protect their Brands: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Fort Bend County Library-University Branch, 14010 University Blvd., Sugar Land. Registration: www.houston.score.org.
State of the Airports:
Luncheon hosted by the Greater Houston Partnership. Noon-1:30 p.m., Hilton Americas-Houston, 1600 Lamar. Speaker: Mario Diaz, executive director, Houston Airport System. Cost: $90 members; $135 non-members. Information: Ryan Allbright at rallbright@houston.org or 713-8443632.
SATURDAY
Scale Up Your Business by Understanding Your Financials: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Maud Marks Library, 1815 Westgreen Blvd., Katy. Registration: www.houston.score.org.