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Stay in the know on business happenings in the area.
MONDAY Plan De Negocios (Business Plan Basics):
9 a.m.-noon, UH Bauer College SBDC, 2302 Fannin, Suite 200. Cost: $29. Information: www.sbdc.uh.edu
TUESDAY Business Beyond Borders:
Greater Houston Partnership program. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., 701 Avenida de las Americas. Speaker: Thomas Hundertmark, senior partner, McKinsey. Topic: The Circular Economy. Information: Stephanie Brooks at sbrook@houston.org or 713-8443694.
National Association of Women in Construction:
Meeting. 5:30-7:30 p.m., Maggiano’s, 2019 Post Oak Blvd. Information: www.nawic-houston.org.
Job Search 101: The Seven Elements of a Job Search:
10 a.m.-1 p.m., 3300 Chimney Rock, Suite 102. Cost: Free. Website: http://js101.org. E-mail: js101info@gmail.com.
WEDNESDAY Creating an Employee Handbook:
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., UH Bauer College SBDC, 2302 Fannin, Suite 200. Cost: $29. Information: www.sbdc.uh.edu
Digital Marketing Clinic:
Free monthly event hosted by SCORE Houston. 6:30-8:30 p.m., Houston Community College Alief Hayes, 2811 Hayes Road, A319. Information: www.houston.score.org.
Job Search 101: Resume — Selling Yourself for the Job:
10 a.m.-1 p.m., 3300 Chimney Rock, Suite 102. Cost: Free. Website: http://js101.org. E-mail: js101info@gmail.com.
Energy Prospectus Group:
Luncheon. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., HESS Club, 5430 Westheimer. Program: A senior energy sector analyst from Raymond James will provide an update on the global oil market, then Frank Lodzinski, CEO of Earthstone Energy, will follow. Cost: $40$50. Information: www.energyprospectus.com.
11 Things Website Owners Need to Know:
8-10 a.m., UH Bauer College SBDC, 2302 Fannin, Suite 200. Cost: $10. Information: www.sbdc.uh.edu
THURSDAY Greater Heights Area Chamber of Commerce:
Monthly Breakfast Connection. 7 a.m., Sheraton Houston Brookhollow Hotel, 3000 North Loop West. Ambassadors Speed Networking Session. Cost: $20 members, $25 non-members. Information: Tiffany Salinas at 713-861-6735 or info@heightschamber.org.
CCIM Gulf Coast/Houston Chapter:
Meeting. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Morton’s The Steakhouse, 5000 Westheimer. Speaker: Ralph Bivins, editor of Realty News Report and author of Houston 2020: America’s Boom Town — An Extreme Close Up. Topic: Emerging trends, potential pitfalls and breakthrough projects that will change the Houston landscape in the year ahead. Cost: $30-$60. Information: www.ccimhouston.org or email ginger@amchouston.com.
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.
Greater Houston Port Bureau:
Luncheon. 11:15 a.m.-1 p.m., Houston Marriott South at Hobby Airport, 9100 Gulf Freeway. Speaker: Todd Stewart, President, Gulf Winds International. Topic: Important transportation/ warehouse industry trends in the port region. Cost: $50-$55. Registration: 713-678-4300 or txgulf.org/commerce-club.
FRIDAY Understanding 8(a) Certification & Access to Capital:
Hosted by SCORE Houston. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Palm Center, Technology Center, 5330 Griggs Road. Information: www.houston.score.org.
State of the County:
Hosted by the Greater Houston Partnership. Noon-1:30 p.m., Hilton Americas, 1600 Lamar. Speaker: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo. Cost: $80-$150. Information: www.houston.org.
Job Search 101: The Art of Identifying the Ideal Company:
10 a.m.-1 p.m., 3300 Chimney Rock, Suite 102. Cost: Free. Website: http://js101.org. E-mail: js101info@gmail.com.
James Reese Career and Technical Center Tour:
Fort Bend Independent School District Superintendent Charles Dupre will provide a school tour hosted by the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., 12300 University Blvd., Sugar Land. Cost: $25-$35. Information: www.FortBendChamber.com.
SATURDAY Sales:
Hosted by SCORE Houston. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Katy Cinco Ranch Library, 2620 Commercial Center Blvd., Katy. Information: www.houston.score.org.
Business Plan:
Hosted by SCORE Houston. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Clear Lake City-County Freeman Library, 16616 Diana Lane. Information: www.houston.score.org.