Greater Houston Business Procurement Forum Teaching Creative Ways to Finance Your Business

HOUSTON — If you are a Houston-area business owner or subcontractor looking to grow, you’ll want to attend this event.

The upcoming Greater Houston Business Procurement Forum scheduled for Wednesday, November 20 from 8-11 a.m. at The United Way of Greater Houston will highlight creative ways to finance your business.

The forum, “Access to Capital – Financing Your Business,” will host active lending institutions, including both bank and non-bank leaders, to discuss financing options that work best for your business and ways to obtain them. Visit exhibit booths and companies to network and form meaningful connections.

Starting at 8:15 a.m., the event will also host some public and private sector entities as they discuss major projects and initiatives in the Houston/Harris County area. The overall program is chalked full of information and business opportunities.

*Parking will be available in the parking garage attached to the building.

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