Held Tuesday, April 4 from 9a.m. - 2 p.m. Cherry Blossom Ballroom

Your submission will be reviewed by the Department of Navy Office of Small Business Programs.

Companies will apply and seek to secure a spot to appear on stage in front of a panel of experts from across the Department of the Navy

VETERANS BUSINESS BATTLE TIMELINE

HVCC has a Booth - Updated Monthly
Members if you would like to represent the HVCC & help work the HVCC table please contact Tony Batista at tbatista@houveteranschamber.org
Admission is Free
Attire: Business

“Building Capacity to Match Opportunities”

  The GHBPF cordially extends you an invitation to attend the 32nd Annual Awards Ceremony. The Program will be held on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at The United Way located at 50 Waugh Dr., Houston, TX 77007. The Ceremony is from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. and the Admission is Free. Parking is also free at the parking garage attached to the Building. A complimentary Breakfast will be served from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m.

Greater Houston Business Procurement Forum (GHBPF) was established in 1991 and is celebrating its 32nd Annual Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. The event is designed to recognize and promote outstanding achievements of minority and small businesses in 14 Categories based on the challenges those businesses have overcome, total revenues, jobs created and economic impact the businesses have brought to the community as well as individuals and organizations that have demonstrated leadership and commitment to the advancement of the minority and small business community. The GHBPF will also present Scholarships to deserving Houston Community College Business Students that have excelled in their Curriculum and Community based activities.

The Mission of the Greater Houston Business Procurement Forum is to be a world class forum uniquely designed to provide advocates an opportunity to promote and enhance the success of “Economically and Socially Disadvantaged Businesses.” The goal is to bring together public and private sector officials, corporate and government administrators, political leaders, knowledgeable business leaders and entrepreneurs to share information on key business issues, create, execute and deliver business opportunities that “Make a Positive Difference” in the communities we live and serve.

The event is locally Hosted by: Greater Houston Business Procurement Forum in collaboration with such Strategic and Community Partners as Asian Chamber of Commerce, City of Houston Office of Business Opportunity, City of Houston Housing and Community Development, City of Houston Public Works, Constant Contact, D-MARS, East End Chamber of Commerce, Fort Bend Independent School District, G&A Partners, Goodwille Pierre LLC-The Pierre Firm LLC, Greater Houston Black Chamber of Commerce, Houston Airport System, Houston Area Urban League, Houston Business Development, Inc., Houston Community College System, Houston Downtown Management District, Houston First Corporation, Houston Independent School District, Houston MBDA Business Center, Houston Minority Supplier Development Council, Indo-American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston, Lone Star College System, MCA Communications, Metropolitan Transit Authority, National Association of Minority Contractors, NASA Johnson Space Center, National Hispanic Professional Organization, Native American Chamber of Commerce, Port Houston, Prairie View A&M University, Sam Houston State University, Services Cooperative Associates, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Texas General Land Office, Texas Health and Human Services, Texas Southern University, The Texas A&M University System, The University of Texas System, Tri-County Black Chamber of Commerce, UH - Apex Accelerator, University of Houston System, US DOT-Gulf Region, UT Health–Houston, Women’s Business Enterprise Alliance, Women Contractors Association and Women Veteran Business Center.

The MBDA Pandemic Recovery Center, an initiative operated through Houston Community College’s Office of Entrepreneurial Initiatives and funded by the U.S. Department of Commerce through the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) has partnered with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to host a small business resource summit to assist entrepreneurs and businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic to recover, re-strategize and reconnect with the community. 

This event aims to connect small businesses with critical resources and information to address post-pandemic barriers impacting the success of their business, develop economic resiliency, and create business opportunities.

Additionally, this event will help small businesses access and utilize resources to grow their business and create jobs. This event will also provide opportunities for small business owners to expand their networks and connect with vendors, lenders, and other key stakeholders that are critical for their business success.

During the resource summit, a panel discussion led by industry experts will address key topics impacting the future success of small businesses. 

Those topics will include:

• Global and local economic outlooks impacting our region.
• Mental health impacts building a stronger, more resilient workforce.
• The tech ecosystem and the future of remote work.