Stay tuned in for upcoming business events and virtual meetings in the area.
Tuesday INSTITUTE FOR SUPPLY MANAGEMENT:
Virtual meeting. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Program: Patrick Jankowski, regional economist and senior vice president of research at the Greater Houston Partnership, will discuss the current and future state of the Houston economy. Cost: $12. Information: http://www.ismhouston.org/events/ or 713-936-4149.
ONE HOUSTON TOGETHER WEBINAR SERIES: EDUCATION AND RACIAL INEQUITIES:
Virtual event hosted by the Greater Houston Partnership. Noon-1 p.m. Information: www.houston.org/events.
SMALL BUSINESS UPDATES — ECONOMIC INJURY DISASTER LOANS AND MAIN STREET LENDING PROGRAM:
Virtual event hosted by the UH Bauer College SBDC. 11 a.m.-noon. Information: www.sbdc.uh.edu.
CARES ACT 2020 — PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM LOAN APPLICATION:
Virtual event hosted by the UH Bauer College SBDC. 2:30-3:30 p.m. Information: www.sbdc.uh.edu.
Wednesday SMALL BUSINESS UPDATES — PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM LOAN FORGIVENESS:
Virtual event hosted by the UH Bauer College SBDC. 11 a.m.-noon. Information: www.sbdc.uh.edu.
WORLDWIDE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS NETWORK:
Webinar. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Speaker: Tony Stergio, shareholder; Andrews Myers. Topic: COVID-19 Legal Update for Businesses: Return to Work. Registration: https://advancial. zoom.us/webinar/register/ WN_oSHq2poWRoGobV ddpxa8-A. Information: Monirah Bacnikmonirah@brandtwenty eight.com or 832-463-1434.
IREM (INSTITUTE OF REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT) HOUSTON:
Virtual luncheon. Noon-1 p.m. Program: TEDx2 Talks. Stewart Title Chief Economist Ted Jones and IREM National Director of Government Affairs Ted Thurn will discuss the economy and the election. Cost: $25 members; $30 non-members. Information: iremhouston.org
Thursday FRENCH-AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE:
Webinar. 10-11 a.m. Topic: Artificial intelligence and energy. Hosted by TechnipFMC, Sparkcognition and Sia Partners. Information: www.facchouston.org.
TEXAS LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: PORT REGION INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING:
Webinar hosted by the Greater Houston Port Bureau. 11-11:45 a.m. Panelists: state Senators Carol Alvarado (D-6), Larry Taylor (R-11); Representatives Mary Ann Perez (D-144), Briscoe Cain (R-128). Program: Current economic situation and funding for the port region infrastructure with Q&A. Cost: Free. Registration: txgulf.org/events.
FORT BEND COUNTY BOND ELECTION UPDATES:
Zoom webinar hosted by Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce’s Infrastructure Planning Division. 8-9 a.m. Program: Fort Bend County Engineer Stacy Slawinski will outline the two Fort Bend County bonds scheduled to be on the Nov. 3 ballot. Cost: $20-$30. Information: www.FortBendChamber.com or contact Ryan Husid at 281-566-2163 or Ryan@fortbendcc.org.
CARES ACT 2020 PPP LOAN APPLICATION:
Virtual event hosted by the UH Bauer College SBDC. 9:30-1030 a.m. Information: www. sbdc.uh.edu.
SMALL BUSINESS UPDATES — ECONOMIC INJURY DISASTER LOANS AND MAIN STREET LENDING PROGRAM:
Virtual event hosted by the UH Bauer College SBDC. 11 a.m.-noon. Information: www. sbdc.uh.edu.
Friday FUTURE OF TEXAS: DIGITAL ACCESS AND CONNECTIVITY
Virtual event hosted by the Greater Houston Partnership. Noon-1 p.m. Information: www.houston.org/events.
SMALL BUSINESS UPDATES — PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM LOAN FORGIVENESS:
Virtual event hosted by the UH Bauer College SBDC. 11 a.m.-noon. Information: www. sbdc.uh.edu.