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Port Houston – Opportunity U: Maintenance & Environment Affairs / Legal & Operations
May 16 @ 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm CDT
Port Houston – Opportunity U: Maintenance & Environment Affairs / Legal & Operations (Week #8)
Join our session on leveraging Port Houston departments as invaluable resources. Learn how to maximize success through strategic insights and expert guidance.
Port Houston’s Opportunity U Overview
OpPORTunity U (University) is a comprehensive training program designed to build the capacity of local S/MWBE vendors and position their businesses to compete and participate in Port Houston procurement prospects. OpPORTunity U serves as a space to grow prime contractors while leveraging other potential opportunities outside of Port Houston. The case method is used to aid the cohorts in understanding the processes involved in developing policies, strategies, and programs with the end goal of successfully completing the bid process in preparation to do business with Port Houston.
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Eligibility Requirements
Applicant must be the primary owner or co-owner and key decision maker of a business that meets the following criteria:
- S/MWBE certified and enrolled with Port Houston
- Currently in business for a minimum of 2 years
- Possess the potential and desire to grow and do business with Port Houston
- Commit to attend 9 of 10 sessions
Spots are limited based on approval of the application and meeting requirements. Learn more about Port Houston and the application process for Opportunity U.
OpPORTunity U Cohort V will focus on upcoming Construction Projects for Port Houston.
All sessions will be taught by industry experts and Port Houston team members and will cover the following topics:
Week 1: INTRO TO THE FUNDAMENTALS OF BUSINESS | March 21, 2024
Building Financial Capacity
Week 2: INTRO TO THE FUNDAMENTALS OF BUSINESS | March 28, 2024
Safety and Risk Management / SBA Bonding & Surety
Week 3: INTRO TO THE FUNDAMENTALS OF BUSINESS | April 11, 2024
Capability Statement Workshop
Week 4: PROCUREMENT 101 | April 18, 2024
Pricing your project / Contractual Due Diligence
Week 5: PROCUREMENT 101 | April 25, 2024
Responding to Port Houston Solicitations
Week 6: PROCUREMENT 101 | May 2, 2024
Project and Construction Management – Panel Discussion
Week 7: PROCUREMENT 101 | May 9. 2024
Port Houston Procurement Team
Week 8: NAVIGATING PORT HOUSTON DEPARTMENTS | May 16, 2024
Maintenance & Environmental Affairs
Legal & Operations
Week 9: BARBOURS CUT TOUR | May 23, 2024
Week 10: COHORT GRADUATION | May 30, 2024
Session Schedule
Opportunity U will be held in person on Thursdays from 1:30 pm-4:30 pm at the University of Houston Small Business Development Center facilities located at 1455 West Loop South, Suite 900.