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The MBDA Pandemic Recovery Center, a collaborative initiative operated by Houston Community College and funded by the U.S Department of Commerce through the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), is offering a six-part workshop series as part of its Men in Business Series in February. This no-cost initiative is designed to foster the growth, leadership, financial literacy, educational training, and business development of minority male entrepreneurs and business owners.

A key component of the series is a Lender Matchmaking event that will take place on Thursday, Feb. 16 at 8:30 a.m. This funding opportunity is offered in collaboration with the U.S. Small Business Administration and is a key resource to assist small- and minority-owned businesses with access to capital. 

The series will kick-off on Thursday, Feb. 2 at 5:30 p.m. where free professional headshots will be offered to attendees. You can learn more and register by visiting https://hcc.idloom.events/MIB.

Men in Business Kickoff and Networking Event 

Feb. 2, 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.

HCC West Loop Campus, 5601 W Loop S, Room C108 Houston

Presenter: Austin Tenette

Your Strategic Plan - Building the Framework for Your Successful

Feb. 7, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

HCC West Loop Campus, 5601 W Loop S, Room C108, Houston

Presenter: Austin Tenette

Human Relations

Feb. 9, 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Topic: Human Relations

HCC West Loop Campus, 5601 W Loop S, Room C108, Houston

Presenter: Dr. Talbert Davis

Business Growth Strategies 

Feb. 14, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

HCC District Administrative Building, 3100 Main St, Room Seminar B, Houston 

Presenter: John Whaley

Lender Matchmaking Event

Feb. 16, 8:30 a.m.- noon

HCC Central Campus, 1300 Holman Room 100 St, Houston

Entrepreneurs can pitch financing needs to lenders in scheduled, one-on-one, 15-minute sessions. Appointments are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Putting Your Plans Intro Action - Formulating Actionable Steps

Feb. 18, 9 a.m. - noon

HCC West Loop Campus, 5601 W Loop S, Room C125 (computer lab), Houston

Presenter: Austin Tenette

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