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Port Houston – Opportunity U: Networking Boat Tour
October 23 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am CDT
Free
Port Houston – Opportunity U: Networking Boat Tour
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.