Goodwille Pierre

Small Business Resiliency Academy Application
2019-07-11 09:00 - 2019-08-09 17:00 UTC | Houston Business Development Inc, 5330 Griggs Road, Houston, TX 77021, Houston, TX, 77021, US
YOU ARE INVITED TO APPLY TO THE SMALL BUSINESS RESILIENCY ACADEMY
Goodwille Pierre LLC in collaboration with Houston Community College will address disaster recovery and resiliency for MINORITY OWNED BUSINESSES IMPACTED BY HURRICANE HARVEY through the Small Business Resiliency Academy. Experts throughout the United States will come to Houston to train minority business owners, for financial operations, Marketing, contingency resources, loans and operations.
Partners working with Goodwille Pierre LLC to provide the training through the academy are:

Witt O’Brien’s
Woman’s Business Enterprise Alliance
Emerge Financial Group
Houston Business Development, Inc.

The Academy will serve two cohorts made up of 25-35 minority businesses owners impacted by Hurricane Harvey. The Academy makeup can include a cross-section of industries, size, ownership demographics and geographic locations. Participant business owners will be assisted with creating, defining, developing and implementing individualized, multi-stepped Resiliency Plans that are action oriented and easy to follow. The businesses that successfully completes the five-week program will get to own the disaster recovery and resiliency plan they created during the training and be part of a public recognition program and receive a certificate designating them as a Disaster Resilient Business.
Cohort 1
Thursdays – 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Training (lunch is served)
Check in: 8:30 a.m.
Day 1: July 11, 2019 -Financial Planning
Day 2: July 18, 2019 – Operations
Day 3: July 25, 2019 – Marketing
Day 4: August 1, 2019 – Contingency Planning Specific to Disruption
Day 5: August 8, 2019 – Loans
Cohort 2
Friday’s – 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Training (lunch is served)
Check in: 8:30 a.m.
Day 1: July 12, 2019 – Financial Planning
Day 2: July 19, 2019 – Operations
Day 3: July 26, 2019 – Marketing
Day 4: August 2, 2019 – Contingency Planning Specific to Disruption
Day 5: August 9, 2019 – Loans
In addition to the five-week training, participants will be invited to the Business Resiliency Expo This event will feature over 200 minority business owners, vendors and will feature Fmr. Lt. General Russel L. Honoré, Fmr. Commander of Joint Task Force Katrina.
Applicants who meet the program criteria will be selected based on space availability.

SUCCESS IN BUSINESS® Summer Series Business Forum featuring Houston Community College Systems
2019-07-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Cafe 4212, 4212 Almeda Road, Houston, TX 77004, Houston, TX, 77004, US

Fort Bend Success In Business ®- Hosted by Texas State Representative Ron Reynolds
2019-05-03 10:00 - 14:00 | Missouri City Community Center, 1522 Missouri City Drive, Missouri City, TX 77489, Missouri City, TX, 77489, US
Fort Bend Success In Business ®
Hosted by Texas State Representative Ron Reynolds
Sponsored by:

Missouri City, TX

United Airlines

Houston Community College

Small, Women and Minority Business owners are invited to a business development, relationship building, and educational initiative hosted by Texas State Representative Ron Reynolds.
Come and discover what Fort Bend has to offer to small business owners.
Participating firms will have the benefit of marketing their products/services to procurement representatives and small business specialists from government agencies.
The conference also includes educational conference sessions, procurement matchmaking, and a dynamic exhibitor showcase.

Friday May 4, 2019
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Missouri City Community Center
1522 Missouri City Drive
Missouri City, TX 77489
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Our program will feature messages and vendors from:

Fort Bend County Departments

Texas State Agencies

Fort Bend Municipal Agencies

Small Business Administration

Educational Institutions

Certification and Financial Workshops

ARRIVAL INFORMATION
• Plan to arrive by 9:30 am to check in attend our pre-forum networking session. • We have a full agenda scheduled and will start at 10:00 am promptly.
RSVP INFORMATION
• Attendance is by invitation only and we respectfully ask that you don’t share your invite.• Space is limited. Only one representative per company will be admitted.
WHAT TO BRING
• Capabilities Statement• Business Cards
ENTRANCE
• Use the main entrance
TRANSIT AND PARKING
• Parking is Free
FOOD AND BEVERAGE
• Refreshments and Lunch will be served.
ATTIRE
• Business Attire.
We look forward to seeing you!

Galveston Success In Business® MWBE Business Boot Camp Part One
2019-04-17 19:30 - 21:00 | Old Central Cultural Center, 2627 Ave M, Galveston, TX, Galveston, TX, US

Success in Business® Business Talk-City of Houston Public Works
2019-03-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Kulture, 701 Avenida De Las Americas #A, Houston, TX 77010, Houston, TX, 77010, US
Learn more about The Small Business Development Group;
Discover how to do more business with Public Works and Engineering;
Get a jump on upcoming Invitations for BID, RFQs and RFPs;
Master the Maze of The Capital Improvement Plan – Goals and Schedule, and last but not least,

Get ready for the 12 TH ANNUAL CONTRACTS IN FIVE

2019 Galveston Black Heritage Banquet-Houston Minority Business Thought Leaders Panel
2019-02-19 19:00 - 22:00 | Old Central Cultural Center, 2627 Ave M, Galveston, TX, 77550, United States

United Airlines 2019 Supplier Diversity and Matchmaking Forum
2019-01-24 10:00 - 14:00 | United Airlines Houston Support Center, 609 Main St., Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX, 77002, US
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Our program will feature messages from:• The United Leadership Teams,• Advocacy Group Partners, • Sourcing Managers, • Project Managers, • United Prime Contractors,• One-on-one matchmaker sessions
ARRIVAL INFORMATION
• Plan to arrive by 9:30 am to check in at security and attend our pre-forum networking session. • We have a full agenda scheduled and will start at 10:00 am promptly.
RSVP INFORMATION
• Attendance is by invitation only and we respectfully ask that you don’t share your invite.• Space is limited. Only one representative per company will be admitted.• You must RSVP to be included on the security list. • Please provide your capabilities statement and bring additional info you want to share for the project teams.• Once your RSVP is acknowledged your one-one-one will be scheduled.
WHAT TO BRING
• Capabilities Statement• Business Cards
ENTRANCE
• Use the main entrance at 609 Main Street.
TRANSIT AND PARKING
• Parking at 609 Main is $40 per day.• Building is accessible by Metro Rail.• Additional parking can be found in garages and surface lots adjacent to the building.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE
• Refreshments and Lunch will be served.
ATTIRE
• Business Attire.
We look forward to seeing you!United Airlines Supplier Diversity Team

Success In Business ® - MWDBE and Prime Contractor Holiday Reception and Awards Ceremony
2018-12-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Houston Business Development, Inc., 5330 Griggs Road, Houston, TX 77021, Houston, TX, 77021, US
The 5th annual MWDBE- Prime Contractor Holiday Reception and Awards Ceremony
Congratulations To Our Award Winners!
Houston Business Development, Inc. 2018 Entrepreneurial Achievement Award Winners Debora Nixon Nixon Home Care, Inc. Desiree Burnley Ain C. Group, LLC DBA Trutte Fruitt Adiel & Edna Monterroza Kairos Auto Color, Inc.

2018 Minority/Women Business Advocate of the Year
Michael Bryant- Director, Office of Civil Rights Texas Department of Transportation
2018 Small Business Advocate of the Year- Public Officials
The Honorable Sheila Jackson Lee Member United States Houston of Representatives 18th Congressional District-TX
The Honorable Jerry Davis, City of Houston Vice Mayor Pro-Tem Council Member District B
2018- B2B Connectors of the Year
Mark Winchester-Deputy District Director,
U. S. Small Business Administration – Houston District Office
Dorita Hatchett, President DL Hatchett & Associates, LLC
2018 MWDBE of the Year
Sylvia Cavazos- President CAVAZOS Communications

THANK YOU TO OUR HOLIDAY RECEPTION AND DIVERSITY AWARDS SPONSORS

Ωue-splosive Birthday Party Celebration for Goodwille Pierre
2018-12-08 20:00 - 2018-12-09 01:00 | 5 CENTRAL, 2376 VIRGINIA STREET, HOUSTON, TX 77098, HOUSTON, TX, 77098, US

Success in Business® Business Talk with United Airlines " A Sneak Peek"
2018-07-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Cafe 4212, 4212 Almeda Road, Houston, TX 77004, Houston, TX, 77004, US
United Airlines, is proud to invite you to a special outreach reception for Prime and MWBE companies. Come take a Sneak Peek at the upcoming opportunities at United, which include but are not limited to:

United Club renovations
Facility improvement projects (painting, plumbing, drywall, etc.)
Avionics renovation
Inflight base refresh
Hangar and ramp work

Come out and meet the new executive team at United

Rodney Cox, Vice President and General Manager, IAH
Michelle Brown, Managing Director Airport Operations, Customer Service
Anthony (Tony) Davit, Director for Corporate Real Estate, South Region

Attendees will have the opportunity to:

Hear about current contract opportunities in Houston and around the country
Speak to United executives, project managers and decision makers
Network and build relationships
Refreshments provided

Grand Parkway Infrastructure - SH 99/Grand Parkway Project Expansion Information and Business Outreach Worshop Reception
2018-06-20 18:00 - 19:30 | 4212, 4212 Almeda, Houston, TX 77004, Houston, TX, 77004, US

Contracting Opportunities for Certified Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE) with Laredo International Airport and El Metro Transit
2018-06-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Laredo Public Works Department, 5512 Thomas Avenue, Laredo, TX 78041, Laredo, TX, 78041, US

Success in Business® Business Talk-City of Houston Public Works and Engineering
2018-04-18 18:00 - 19:30 | 4212, 4212 Almeda, Houston, TX 77004, Houston, TX, 77004, US
Learn more about The Small Business Development Group;
Discover how to do more business with Public Works and Engineering;
Get a jump on upcoming Invitations for BID, RFQs and RFPs;
Master the Maze of The Capital Improvement Plan – Goals and Schedule, and last but not least,

Get ready for the 11TH ANNUAL CONTRACTS IN FIVE

Success In Business ® Academy Beginners Guide to Texas Lien Law: Understanding the mechanics of getting paid on City and State Construction Contracts In Texas
2018-03-31 10:00 - 12:00 | Palm Center, 5330 Griggs Rd. Large Training Room, Houston, TX 77021, Houston, TX, 77021, US
Success In Business ® Academy
Beginners Guide to Texas Lien Law Workshop: Understanding the mechanics of getting paid on City and State Construction Contracts in Texas.
Instructor: J. Goodwille Pierre, Esq.
The Pierre Firm, PLLC
Who should attend this workshop:

Small Women and Minority Business Owners
Construction Company Employees Large and Small
Engineers and Architects
Lawyers
Accountants
Bookkeepers
Fabricated Steel Manufactures
City, State Officials
Project Managers
Anyone who supply goods and services to City and State construction projects in Texas

Registration opens at 9:00 AM.

2018 Success in Business® Business Talk-Houston Community College Contracting Opportunities
2018-02-21 18:00 - 20:00 | 4212, 4212 Almeda, Houston, TX 77004, Houston, TX, 77004, US
Business Talk
Mastering the Maze- Opportunities for HUBs and MWBEs with Houston Community College
Learn how to:

Get the jump on the Millions of Dollars in Procurement on the Horizon

Meet purchasing agents

Build Relationships and Grow Your Business

PREPARE FOR HCC’S CONTRACTORS TOWN HALL- MARCH 6, 2018

Speaker(s):
Veronica R. Douglas, CPPB
Manager, Small Business Development Program/Procurement Operations

Keynote Speaking Engagement- Black Heritage Banquet
2018-02-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Old Central Cultural Center, 2627 Ave M, Galveston, TX, 77550, United States

Success In Business ® - MWDBE and Prime Contractor Holiday Reception and Awards Ceremony
2017-12-13 18:00 - 21:00 | 4212, 4212 Almeda Road, Houston, TX 77004, Houston, TX, 77004, US
Success In Business ® Business Talk – MWDBE Prime Contractor Holiday Reception
We would like to invite you to the MWDBE Prime Contractor Holiday Reception on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at 4212 Almeda Houston, Texas 77004. Networking and cocktails at 6pm with the awards presented promptly at 6:45 pm.
This event is a part of the festivities taking place during “MWDBE Transformation Week”. In partnership with the Greater Houston Business Procurement Forum (GHBPF), Subcontractors USA and Government Procurement Connections. MWDBE Transformation Week was created to honor the collective talents and outstanding achievements of minority and small businesses transforming Houston economically, socially, politically. Businesses nominated have created jobs, overcome challenges, and continue to impact individuals by demonstrating a commitment to the advancement of the minority and small business community.

Awards
Minority/Women Business Advocate Governmental/Corporate Entity – 2017Small Business Advocate Public Officials – 2017Certification Warrior – 2017B2B Connectors (May be more than one)- 2017Minority Business Warrior of the Year – 2017Prime Contractor of the Year – 2017MWDBE of the Year – 2017

Success In Business ® presents BUSINESS TALK: Planning for the Future, Understanding The New Realities in Information Technology Procurement for MWBE Companies..
2017-11-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Cafe 4212, 4212 Almeda Rd., Houston, TX 77004, Houston, TX, 77004, US
Success In Business ® presents BUSINESS TALK: Planning for the Future, Understanding The New Realities in Information Technology Procurement for MWBE Companies. An evening with The Hon. Larry Green-Council Member and Chair of The City Of Houston’s Infrastructure and Technology Committee.
Special Guest, Lisa Kent- Director and Chief Information Officer, City of Houston Information and Technology Department

Success In Business ® presents BUSINESS TALK: Celebrating Women's Small Business Month and Doing Business with HISD. Special Guest HISD Trustee and Board Secretary Rhonda Skillern-Jones
2017-10-18 18:30 - 20:00 | Cafe 4212, 4212 Almeda Rd., Houston, TX 77004, Houston, TX, 77004, US
Success In Business ® presents BUSINESS TALK: Celebrating Women’s Small Business Month and Doing Business with HISD. Special Guest HISD Trustee and Board Secretary Rhonda Skillern-Jones

HURRICANE HARVEY PROPERTY PRESERVATION, FAIR HOUSING & LEGAL REDRESS WORKSHOP - Free Legal Advice and Counsel Clinic
2017-10-14 08:30 - 13:00 | South Texas College of Law, 1303 San Jacinto Street 6th Floor- Fred Parks Library- The Emilie Slohm Room , Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX, 77002, US

Success In Business ® presents BUSINESS TALK: Disaster Recovery Contracting and How Can I Get Down, with special guest Valerie (Val) J. Coleman Program Manager, Prime Contracts Program U.S. Small Business Administration
2017-09-27 18:30 - 20:00 | Cafe 4212, 4212 Almeda Rd., Houston, TX 77004, Houston, TX, 77004, US

Success In Business ® - BUSINESS TALK- Unlocking the mysteries, pitfalls and rewards of Federal Contracting for Minority and Women Business Owners
2017-08-17 18:30 - 20:00 | Cafe 4212, 4212 Almeda Road, Houston, TX 77004, Houston, TX, 77004, US
SUCCESS IN BUSINESS® (SIB) is a series of events aimed at connecting small, minority, women and disadvantaged business owners (MWDBE) to contract administrators and decision makers in the private, federal, state and City arenas. The goal is to increase the knowledge of the many contracting opportunities for MWDBE’s and to foster a relaxing and informal forum for relationship and capacity building between MWDBE’s and contracting agencies that attend. In addition, SIB connects MWDBE’s to the many Professional Resource and Certification entities who through workshops and presentations, can develop and sharpen their business, marketing and professional skills.

SUCCESS IN BUSINESS® with the help of collaborative partners, hosts a series of monthly events entitled “Business Talk.” (BT) The first BT took place in October of 2014. During this session, we highlighted our women business owners in our community and gave them a platform for them to share their stories to other business owners. For close to three years, SUCCESS IN BUSINESS® has connected over 3000 MWDBE’s to 30 + Prime contractors and Procurement Agencies as well as secured over $15 Million Dollars’ worth of documented contracts for business owners. Please take a look at pictures of past SUCCESS IN BUSINESS® events by going to https://goodwillepierre.com/media/.

This weeks guest are:

SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION HOUSTON DEPUTY DISTRICT DIRECTOR MARK WINCHESTER
AND
PRESIDENT OF THE HOUSTON GALVESTON WOMEN’S BUSINESS ENTERPRISE ALLIANCE APRIL DAY

Wine, Wings and Waffles- 5th Annual AMAC DBE/ACDBE Reception
2017-06-17 20:00 - 22:00 | Marriott Marquis Houston, 1777 Walker Street Chairman's Suite Rm 2801, Houston, TX 77010, Houston, TX, 77010

Grand Parkway Infrastructure - SH 99/Grand Parkway Project Expansion Project Outreach Event
2017-06-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Club 4212, 4212 Almeda, Houston, TX 77004, Houston, TX, 77004, US

United Airlines Technical Operations Center (UTOC) MWBE Contract Opportunities Information Session
2017-06-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Houston Airport System- Supply Chain Management, 18600 Lee Rd. Conference Rm 113, Humble, TX 77338, Humble, TX, 77338
United Airlines, in partnership with the Houston Airport System and Manhattan Construction is proud to announce
an Outreach and Opportunities Presentation for the
United Technical Operations Center (UTOC)

Join us for an information session about the UTOC Program and a preproposal meeting for the aircraft maintenance hangar, apron and taxilane project under development at George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Attendees will have the opportunity to:

Hear about current contract opportunities
Speak to project managers
Build relationships

Success in Business® Countdown to Contracts Readiness Reception 33rd Annual Airport Business Diversity Conference-
2017-05-18 18:00 - 20:00 | 4212, 4212 Almeda, Houston, TX 77004, Houston, TX, 77004, US
Who: Inviting All Harris County and State of Texas Large and Small Prime Contractors, Professional Service Companies, Consultants, Concessionaires and Entrepreneurs of all kinds especially if you are certified DBEs, SBEs, WBEs, MBEsIn a few weeks the world wide Aviation Business Community will come together in Houston to experience the Magic of Flight at our 33rd Annual Airport Business Diversity Conference at the Marriott Marquis from June 16 – 20, 2017.
What: Countdown To Contracts Rediness Reception and Training
Why: Learn how to get the maximum benifit participating in the 33rd Annual Airport Minority Advisory Council Annual Airport Business Diversity Conference taking place in in June in Houston, TX
In a few weeks the worldwide Aviation Business Community will come together in Houston to experience the Magic of Flight at our 33rd Annual Airport Business Diversity Conference at the Marriott Marquis from June 16 – 20, 2017.
In 2016, The Department of Transportation awarded over $3,296,314,000.00 in federal funding to airport around the country.Some of the airports expected to participate in this years Aviation Business Diversity Conference are:

• Austin-Bergstrom International • Hillsborough County Aviation Authority • Nashville International • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall • Houston Airports • Newark Liberty International • Birmingham Airport Authority • Indianapolis Airport Authority • Orlando International • Burbank – Glendale – Pasadena Airport Authority • Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International • Port Authority of NY & NJ • Capital Region Airport Commission • John F Kennedy International • Port of Seattle Aviation Division • City of Oklahoma City/Department of Airports • Lambert-St Louis International • Raleigh-Durham International • City of Philadelphia/Philadelphia International Airport • Laredo International • Richmond International • City of Phoenix Aviation Dept. • Los Angeles World Airports – LAX • Salt Lake City International • Cleveland-Hopkins International • Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport • San Antonio International • Columbia Metropolitan Airport • Maryland Aviation Administration • San Francisco International Airport • Columbus Regional Airport Authority • Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority • Savannah Airport Commission • Dallas Love Field • Metropolitan Airports Commission • State of Hawaii Department of Transportation • Dallas-Fort Worth International • Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority • Tampa International • Denver International Airport • Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority • Wayne County Airport Authority • Hartsfield – Jackson Atlanta International • Miami-Dade Aviation Department • Wichita Airport Authority
Then prepare to experience the Bill Walker Memorial Golf Tournament, keynote speakers, Hidden Figures Jazz Brunch, exhibitors, DBELO and Supplier Diversity Leaders Breakfast, educational workshops, Catalyst Awards and Scholarship Luncheon and the Business Matchmaking Session. This event is not to be missed – a perfect blend of professional networking to connect you with industry leaders and educational sessions that will provide you with the tools to succeed.

CONTRACTS IN FIVE
2017-05-18 08:00 - 16:00 | George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston, TX, 77010, United States
10th Annual “Contracts in Five”
Extend Your Reach
A premier engineer networking event designed to provide networking opportunities between major engineering consulting firms and minority, women-owned, small consulting firms in Engineering, Design, and Construction Management.
Luncheon in Ballroom A (11:00 AM – 12:30 PM)
Guest Speaker Mayor Sylvestor Turner
ACEC Houston is partnering with us again this year!
BREAKOUT SESSION I
Harris County Engineering Department
John Blount, P.E.
(Room 320A)
Houston Airport System
Jason McLemore, Deputy Assistant Director
(Room 310A)
Texas Central – Texas Bullet Train
(Room 320C)
Harris County Flood Control
Russ Poppe, Executive Director
(Room 310B)
BREAKOUT SESSION II
Houston Waterworks Team
Michael E. Lucchesi, P.E. – CH2M Hill
Pete Bailey – CDM Smith
(Room 310A)
Public Works & Engineering
Carol Haddock, P.E., Deputy Director
(Room 320A)
Texas Department of Transportation
(Room 320C)

April 2017 Success in Business® Business Talk-City of Houston Public Works and Engineering
2017-04-20 18:00 - 20:00 | 4212, 4212 Almeda, Houston, TX 77004, Houston, TX, 77004, US

Texas Department of Agriculture- Success in Business® Business Talk State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)
2017-03-16 18:00 - 20:00 | 4212, 4212 Almeda, Houston, TX 77004, Houston, TX, 77004, US
Presents
The Texas Department of Agriculture State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)
The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) has recieved a State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration. TDA will administer the STEP program through partnerships that include the Office of the Governor’s Economic Development and Tourism Division, the University of Texas at San Antonio – International Trade Center and the U.S. Department of Commerce. No other federal funds will be matched against this award.
Purpose: The program’s objectives are to increase the number of small businesses that are exporting, and to increase the value of exports for those small businesses that are currently exporting. The STEP program will take the necessary steps to create or expand their export capacity and provide financial assistance along the way to help them achieve success.
Texas’ STEP program will encompass recruitment, training and planning, and execution of export trade activities; including trade show involvement and assist with small business export development.
Eligibility:
Texas-based small businesses that: 1) meet SBA “Small Business Concern” size guidelines; 2) is not debarred from federal funding; and 3) have a product/service manufactured, produced, processed or have value-added in Texas, are eligible to participate in the STEP Program.
To incentivize companies to enter new international markets and provide the customized assistance needed, TDA will provide post-completion reimbursement of up to $5,000 to eligible businesses for approved export activities which include the following:
· Customized U.S. Commercial services, include Discover Global Markets Conferences, Initial Market Check/Gold Key Matching Services, and International Partner Search, etc.· Design of international marketing products or campaigns· Expert financial counseling for companies in need of more sophisticated support· Develop websites to attract foreign buyers· Fees for shipping sample products· Foreign language translations· Foreign market sales trips· Non-state participation in foreign trade missions and trade shows· Services to support foreign market entry· Website translation, search engine optimization, localization services
State Coordinated Export Events
In addition to their regular export assistance activities, Texas Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism (OOG) will coordinate the participation of Texas small businesses in two foreign trade shows. Eligible small businesses will receive free, turnkey, shared booth space and on-site assistance from experienced staff at the:
· INA PAACE Automechanika Mexico City (June 14 – 16, 2017) is an automotive trade show and the,ultimate platform for sourcing domestic and international products and suppliers.· The International Paris Air Show (June 19 – 26, 2017) is an international aviation and aerospaceexhibition in Le Bourget, France and offers opportunity to showcase technologies of the aerospaceindustry and related equipment.· For more OOG-coordinated trade shows visit texaswideopenforbusiness.com/about/events
TDA will coordinate the participation of Texas small businesses in two foreign trade activities. · VIV Asia 2017 (March 15-17, 2017) showcases every segment of animal protein production and processing industry in Bangkok, Thailand bringing together supply and demand within the complete animal protein chain.· Sub-Saharan Africa trade mission in May/June 2017 to support exports of consumer-oriented food products will include meeting coordination and business-to-business matching.

SUCCESS IN BUSINESS® (SIB) is a series of events aimed at connecting small, minority, women and disadvantage business owners (MWDBE) to contract administrators and decision makers in the private, federal, state and City departments. The goal is to increase the knowledge of the many contracting opportunities for MWDBE’s and to foster a relaxing and informal forum for relationship and capacity building between MWDBE’s and contracting agencies that attend. In addition, SIB connects MWDBE’s to the many Professional Resource and Certification entities who through workshops and presentations, can develop and sharpen their business, marketing and professional skills.
