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SUMMARY:APPLICATIONS OPEN | Strategic Growth Academy: Subcontracting & Supplier Diversity
DESCRIPTION:Strategic Growth Academy – Fall 2025 Applications Now Open\nApplications Open: September 3\, 2025Deadline to Apply: September 14\, 2025Theme: Subcontracting & Supplier Diversity \nThe Greater Houston Black Chamber is proud to announce that applications for the Fall 2025 cohort of the Strategic Growth Academy are now open. \nThis multi-week intensive training program is designed specifically to equip Black-owned\, growth-stage businesses with the tools and knowledge to pursue subcontracting opportunities in both public and private sectors. With a focused curriculum on certification\, compliance\, financial preparedness\, and competitive bidding\, the Academy empowers participants to become procurement-ready and more competitive in today’s evolving marketplace. \nLaunched in direct response to the City of Houston’s 2025 Disparity Study\, which revealed significant underrepresentation of Black-owned businesses in procurement\, especially in professional services and construction—the Academy addresses these gaps head-on with real strategies and wraparound support. \nWhat to Expect\nOver six weeks\, participants will engage in high-impact workshops\, mentorship\, and hands-on learning in the following areas: \n\nWeek 1: Understanding the Procurement Landscape\nWeek 2: Certification & Compliance Essentials\nWeek 3: Building Competitive Bids\nWeek 4: Financial Preparedness & Risk Management\n\nParticipants will also benefit from one-on-one feedback\, connections with prime contractors\, and insights from procurement officials across local and state agencies. \nProgram Benefits\n\nBuild capacity to compete for lucrative public/private contracts\nExpand your business network through direct connections with corporate and government buyers\nDevelop stronger business infrastructure and financial readiness\nGain recognition as a GHBC-certified business participant\n\nThis Academy is part of GHBC’s broader Supporting Our Success (SOS) initiative\, which delivers business education\, mentorship\, and technical assistance to small businesses in historically under-resourced areas. \nApply now and be a part of a movement designed to change the contracting landscape for Houston’s Black business community. \n			\n				Learn More & Apply Today
URL:https://ghbcc.com/event/applications-open-strategic-growth-academy-subcontracting-supplier-diversity/
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SUMMARY:The Cypher: TownHall Meeting in Partnership with Legends Do Live
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE EVENT\n\n\n\nThe Cypher presented by Legends Do Live & Greater Houston Black Chambers is a transformative town hall event designed to ignite conversations around education\, community\, and culture\, while unveiling solutions that empower Houston’s youth and families. Through an immersive experience featuring discussions\, live demonstrations\, and strategic partnerships\, we will equip our community with tangible pathways toward literacy\, ownership\, and economic growth. \nEvent Flow\n📌The Importance of Small Business Collaboration– Dr. Asheli Atkins President of Greater Houston Black Chambers \n📌 Understanding School Vouchers – Cassandra Brandy\, Founder & CEO of X10EDU and HISD board Member will be Breaking down how school vouchers work\, their impact on education\, and what they mean for families in Houston. \n 📌 RWAR Live Demonstration – A hands-on Reading With A Rapper showcase\, illustrating how music\, technology\, and interactive learning transform literacy education/ \n 📌 Conversation with RWAR Co-Founder/CEO– A powerful discussion on education\, ownership\, and community-building\, featuring RWAR Co-founder\, a cultural icon and advocate for youth empowerment. Moderated by Chelsea Lenora Small\, Publisher of Forward Times Media Group \n\n\n\n  \nREGISTER HERE\n 
URL:https://ghbcc.com/event/the-cypher-townhall-meeting-in-partnership-with-legends-do-live/
LOCATION:The Hive Houston\, 7800 Amelia Road\, Houston\, TX\, 77055\, United States
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