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Port Houston – Opportunity U: Capability Statement Workshop with B2G Victory
JuPort Houston – Opportunity U: Capability Statement Workshop with B2G Victory
- Capability Statements can open doors to contracting opportunities.
- Learn and understand this tool used to build relationships with important decision-makers and provide a concise description of the goods and services your business can provide.
CHARTING A COURSE IN INCLUSIVE SOURCING & GROWTH
Opportunity U is a comprehensive training program designed to support and assist local S/MWBE vendors. This initiative helps position these businesses to better compete for and participate in Port Houston procurements, potentially grow to become preferred contractors, and leverage other opportunities outside of Port Houston. Spots are limited based on approval of the application and meeting requirements. Learn more about Port Houston and the application process for Opportunity U.
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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:
1. Currently in business for a minimum of 2 years
2. Possess the potential and desire to grow and do business with Port Houston
3. Commit to attend 9 of 10 sessions
4. S/MWBE certifying agencies:
- City of Houston (SBE, MBE, & WBE)
- METRO (SBE)
- Small Business Administration 8(a) (SBE)
- Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (HUB Certification)
- Texas Department of Transportation (SBE)
- Houston Minority Supplier Development Council (MBE)
- National Minority Supplier Development Council (MBE)
- South Central Regional Certification Agency (SBE)
- Women’s Business Alliance (WBE)
- Women’s Business Enterprise National Council & Affiliates (WBE)
Application Process:
Please note: Opportunity U is specialized training exclusively available to S/MWBEs actively enrolled in Port Houston’s Inclusive Sourcing Program. However, enrolling in the Inclusive Sourcing Program does not guarantee automatic placement into Opportunity U. We’re continuously accepting applications for our upcoming cohorts, apply today! Learn more about Port Houston and the application process for Opportunity U.
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.
Speakers
Julie Irvin Hartman, MBA, Certified Proposal Manager will be the speaker for the Opportunity U: Capability Statement Session.