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EDC highlights SBA 101, boutique bonanza and local small-business outreach
Summary
At the same meeting, EDC staff and board members reviewed recent small-business programming including an SBA 101 workshop with about 30 participants, a chamber-led Boutique Bonanza promotion and networking events aimed at supporting local retail and entrepreneurs.
EDC staff and board members used the director’s report to highlight recent and upcoming small-business programming, including an SBA 101 workshop, a chamber-led Boutique Bonanza and networking events aimed at local retailers and entrepreneurs.
EDC board member Jasmine said she wanted to “thank everybody” and invited people to the LCC community resource fair on Wednesday, July 23 and to a Thirsty Thursday networking event at Ray’s Mexican Grill. Jasmine encouraged small local business owners to “get out there and hopefully get some conversations started.”
EDC Director Emilio described the SBA 101 event as “close to about 30 participants” at the civic center and said the session covered business planning, capital-seeking and how lenders evaluate applications. Emilio credited partners including the City, the Civic Center, the Chamber of Commerce, the SBA Houston District, SCORE and PeopleFund for supporting the program.
Emilio also described the Boutique Bonanza, spearheaded by the Chamber, as a downtown promotion in which shoppers who spend a minimum of $20 at participating stores receive a punch or sticker and are entered to win a grand prize. Participating businesses listed in the packet included All About Me, Lewis Lane, Lone Star Cleaners and Boutique, Sinful Southern Bells and The Flower Shop.
The director’s report noted the EDC’s continued role in programming and in partnering with the chamber and community groups to promote retail activity and networking among small business owners. No formal action was taken on these items during the workshop; they were presented as informational reports and outreach opportunities.
