Upcoming events in the area
MONDAY
Mini Trade Show & B2B Expo: Hosted by Services Cooperative Association. 7:15-10:30 a.m., The Bougainvilleas, 12126 Westheimer. Speaker: Hiett Ives. Topic: Trade show tips and tricks. Cost: $35-$250. Information: 713-932-7495. www.servicesca.org/ 2019FallTradeShow.htm.
TUESDAY
Introduction to Legal Research:
Part of the “Pro Se Basics” series of demonstrations of information resources that are available to the public at the Fort Bend County Law Library. 10-11 a.m., Fort Bend County Justice Center, 1422 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond. Information: www.fortbend.lib.tx.us or call 281-341-3718.
IREM Giving Tuesday: Service Day at Memorial Park Conservancy hosted by the Institute of Real Estate Management, Houston Chapter. 1:30-4:30 p.m., 7575 N. Picnic Lane. Information: iremhouston.org.
WEDNESDAY
Pricing Successful Proposals for Government Contracts:
9 a.m.-noon, UH Bauer College SBDC, 2302 Fannin, Suite 200. Cost: Free. Information: www.sbdc.uh.edu.
Houston CrossRoads Business Building Breakfast:
7:15-8:30 a.m., Corner Bakery Café, 9311H Katy Freeway. Speaker: C. Marie Williams, The Purpose Broker. Topic: Moving from pain to purpose in your life. Cost: $25-$35. Information: 713-932-7495. Information: www.servicesca.org/ crossroads.htm.
Websites 101: Building and Marketing Your Website:
10 a.m.-1 p.m., UH Bauer College SBDC, 2302 Fannin, Suite 200. Cost: $29. Information: www.sbdc.uh.edu.
ESG Decoded:
Global Affairs Associates will host a class exploring the trends, drivers and business case for environmental, social and governance (ESG). 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Three Post Oak Central. Registration: $150-$270. Information: www.globalaffairs associates.com/education.
THURSDAY
Houston Region Economic Outlook:
Hosted by the Greater Houston
Partnership. 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Royal Sonesta, 2222 West Loop South. Speakers: Patrick Jankowski, senior vice president of research, Greater Houston Partnership, will deliver the 2020 employment forecast for the region. ConocoPhillips Chief Economist Helen Currie will follow with a presentation on the national economy. A panel of local experts from key industries will share their perspectives on the region’s economy. Real Estate: Brad Freels, chairman, Midway Cos.; Finance: Nataly Marks, managing director/region manager, JPMorgan Chase; Health care: David Milich, Texas CEO, UnitedHealthcare; Technology: Tammi Warfield, Houston managing director, Microsoft. Cost: $160-$210 for full program; $90-$135 luncheon only. Information: www.houston.org/events.
Introduction to Property Management:
Course hosted by IREM Houston. 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Three Riverway, first floor conference room, Cost: $70. Information: iremhouston.org.
Understanding Your Business Financials:
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.
Quickbooks for Beginners:
Hosted by SCORE Houston. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 8701 Gessner, Suite 1200. Information: www.houston.score.org.
FRIDAY
Market Your Business With Special Events:
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., UH Bauer College SBDC, 2302 Fannin, Suite 200. Cost: $39. Information: www.sbdc.uh.edu.
Sharpen Your Marketing Message:
Hosted by SCORE Houston. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Fort Bend County Library-University Branch, 14010 University Blvd., Sugar Land. Information: www.houston.score.org.
Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce Sounds of the Season: Holiday luncheon featuring Frank Billingsley, meteorologist of KPRC and author of “Swabbed & Found.” 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Skeeter’s Constellation Field, 1 Stadium Drive, Sugar Land. Cost: $35. Information: Gabie Forames at 281-566-2158 or gabie@fortbendcc.org. Online: www.fortbendchamber.com.
SATURDAY
Small Business Tax Workshop and Business Owner's Responsibilities:
Hosted by SCORE Houston. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Parker Williams Branch Library, 10851 Scarsdale. Information: www.houston.score.org.
Funding To Start or Grow Your Business:
Hosted by SCORE Houston. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Kingwood Branch Library, 4400 Bens View Lane, Kingwood. Information: www.houston.score.org.