May is National Small Business Month! Join us in honoring entrepreneurs, innovators, and dream chasers who power Houston's economy. All month long, the City of Houston Office of Business Opportunity is shining a spotlight on our incredible small business community.

📢 **REMINDER: Denver Harbor Job Fair is TOMORROW!** 💼 Looking for a new job or career path? Come connect with local employers ready to hire! Pre-register for the event using the QR code or the following link: bit.ly/3EJTpXO.

The Office of Business Opportunity was proud to partner with Denver Harbor Cares to connect job seekers with opportunities at the Denver Harbor Job Fair on Saturday! Thank you to all the employers, community partners, and attendees who made this event a success.

High temperatures expected today in Houston. 🔥 Remember: ✅ Take breaks in A/C ✅ Stay hydrated ✅ NEVER leave kids, seniors, or pets in cars ✅ Know the signs of heat illness Cooling center info & safety tips available here👉 houstonoem.org/extreme-heat

Join the Greater Houston Black Chamber of Commerce and The Office of Business Opportunity on May 21st, for an informative session. We'll cover key topics; How To Do Business with the City of Houston, How to become certified, and upcoming contracting and procurement opportunities.

Texas Employers: $6M in Workforce Training Grants Now Available! The Texas Workforce Commission is offering $6 million in availability through Upskill Texas. Apply now and invest in your workforce! See the link below for eligibility and how to apply. workforcesolutionsnews.com/texas-employer…

Following the latest Disparity Study findings, important updates to the MWSBE (Minority, Women, Small Business Enterprise) program ordinances have been approved. Implementation of these changes will begin January 2026.

New Month, New Opportunities! 🎉 Join us for the Turnaround Houston Job Fair on July 24, 2025, from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. at the Houston Business Development, Inc. 5330 Griggs Rd, Suite D, Houston TX 77021. To pre-register, please visit houstonobo.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bC…

You are one handshake closer to your dream career! Join us at the Turnaround Houston Job Fair on July 24, 2025, from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. at the Houston Business Development, Inc. 5330 Griggs Rd, Suite D, Houston TX 77021. Register Today! houstonobo.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bC…

We are beyond proud to share that our very own Director, Cylenthia Hoyrd, has been recognized as one of Houston’s top 30 Influential Women! Please join us in congratulating Cylenthia Hoyrd on this well-deserved recognition! #Top30Women #Top30Hou

Yesterday, Cylenthia Hoyrd, Director of The Office of Business Opportunity, joined Council Member Willie Davis and other City Representatives for a town hall panel on Disaster Preparedness. We thank Council Member Davis for helping connect City Hall with the Community.

Register today for the Disparity Study Community Engagement meeting! Link to register: houstonobo.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0P…

Calling All Construction Firms! Ready to boost your bonding capacity and grow your business? Join the Bonding 1.0 Program, a FREE 4-week training designed to help construction firms like yours succeed! Starts: August 21, 2025 Ends: September 11, 2025 Scan the QR code to register!

🚨 Don’t miss your shot to join Bonding 1.0 – a FREE 4-week program to boost your construction firm’s bonding capacity! 🗓 Starts August 21 | Thursdays @ 6PM 📌 Registration deadline: Next Friday (August 15) 📲 Scan the QR code to register!

Join us for a community forum on updates from the 2023 Disparity Study & the MWSBE Program! Aug 18, 2025 | 6–8 PM Alamo Tamales La Mansion, 809 Berry Rd, Houston, TX Ask questions, share feedback, be heard! Register: houstonobo.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d0… Mario Castillo

Construction firms — level up your bonding capacity! Join the City of Houston’s Bonding 1.0 — a FREE 4-week program (Aug 21–Sept 11) covering underwriting, banking relationships, compliance & more. Spots are limited! Register now: houstonobo.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0k…

FINAL CALL! Registration for Bonding 1.0 closes Monday! 📅 Aug 21 – Sept 11 | Thursdays @ 6 PM 🎯 Build your bonding capacity & grow your construction business. ⚠ Spots are limited — register now: houstonobo.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0k…

Registration for the Disparity Study Community Engagement Session has closed. Walk-in registration will still be available at the event; however, we strongly encourage attendees to arrive early as seating is limited. Once capacity is reached, only standing room will be available.

📢 Public Notice (Sept 26, 2025): The City of Houston OBO is pausing new MWSBE & PDBE certification applications until Dec 1, 2025. ✔️ DBE applications will continue to be accepted. 📞 Questions? Call (832) 393-0600 (opt. 1). #Houston #OBO #SmallBusiness #certification

🚀 The Inaugural Banking on Your Business Financial Symposium is here! Hosted by Council Member Willie Davis + OBO. 📅 Oct 17, 2025 | 8 AM check-in, 9–12 symposium 📍 Bayou Event Center FREE! Register by scanning the flyer’s QR code.