Fort Bend SBDC

05/27/2026

Enhance your business marketing skills with our Smart Marketing Made Simple series. Join us for three engaging classes focusing on foundational marketing, content strategy, and actionable plans. Perfect for business owners looking to strengthen their marketing efforts. Register today!

https://conta.cc/4uFKJ9K

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05/05/2026

View Live and Recorded

The Fort Bend SBDC Network hosts a variety of live webinars every month and has an extensive library of recorded webinars to help you start or . See the list of live and recorded webinars and register today!

Register FREE 👉 https://www.sbdc.uh.edu/sbdc/webinars.asp

04/29/2026

Looking to grow your business or stay ahead on compliance and workforce trends?

Don’t miss the Chambers in Action: Business Growth Summit on May 7! Hear directly from SBA, Dept. of Labor, and more—all in one place.

📍 Wharton Civic Center
🍽 Lunch provided

👉 Register today: https://conta.cc/4t5GEdl

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03/19/2026

Yesterday we hit the road for —connecting with small businesses and community partners across El Campo and Matagorda.

From stepping inside local storefronts to having real conversations with business owners, it was a powerful reminder that small businesses are the heartbeat of our communities.

Through strong partnerships with City Development Corporation of El Campo and Matagorda County Economic Development Corporation, we’re able to continue expanding access to the resources, guidance, and support entrepreneurs need to grow and succeed.

A special thank you to Prairie Rose Emporium, Texas Insurance & Financial Services, Inc., and Ruby and Yaya for welcoming us—we’re proud to support what you’re building.

This is what SBDC Day is all about: showing up, building relationships, and creating real impact.

03/18/2026

Today, we join 62 other state and regional Small Business Development Center (SBDC) networks—nearly 1,000 SBDCs nationwide—to celebrate SBDC Day, a national recognition of the impact SBDCs have in empowering entrepreneurs start, grow and succeed. 🎉

From no-cost, one-on-one advising and business resources to in-person trainings and webinars, SBDCs are trusted partners for small business owners at every stage of their journey. Whether you’re launching a new idea or scaling an established business, today is a great reminder that you never have to do it alone.

📣 Share your SBDC story with .

📘 Learn more about SBDC Day here: https://americassbdc.org/sbdcday/

03/17/2026

Meet the team at the Fort Bend SBDC! 🌟

From finance to marketing, our business advisors are committed to helping local entrepreneurs secure the resources and insights they need to start and grow their businesses.

Request a no-cost appointment today: https://ow.ly/2SP050YbKn9

03/17/2026

Great conversations, real insights, and meaningful connections 🤝

Our AI Solo Entrepreneurs Networking & Education Series brought together founders, freelancers, and small business owners to share what’s really working with AI.

Thank you to everyone who showed up and made this such a valuable conversation 💡

Ready to take the next step in your business? Connect with an SBDC advisor for no-cost, one-on-one support.

02/24/2026

💰 Business Owners — Have Funding Questions?

Tomorrow is your chance to connect directly with funding experts and banking partners:

✔️ Prosperity Bank
✔️ First State Bank
✔️ Stellar Bank
✔️ DreamSpring

Ask your questions. Build real relationships. Learn what lenders are actually looking for when reviewing applications.

📍 1116 Morton Street, Richmond, TX 77469
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and get valuable face time with decision-makers who can help move your business forward.

Seats are limited — register now!
👉 https://www.sbdc.uh.edu/assnfe/ev.asp?ID=15814

02/23/2026

Huge congratulations to our clients, KKCheesecakes!!! 🎉🥉🍰

We love seeing small businesses shine on one of Houston’s biggest stages! Your creativity, hard work, and dedication truly paid off at Rodeo Uncorked. 🤠✨

Moments like this are why we do what we do — supporting entrepreneurs as they grow, compete, and WIN! We’re so proud of you and can’t wait to see what’s next! 💛

🎉 We’re celebrating a sweet win at Rodeo Uncorked! 🎉

Huge congratulations to Kendal & Kelby of KKCheesecakes, clients of Fort Bend SBDC, for earning Third Place in the 2026 Rodeo Uncorked Two-Steppin’ Dessert Award at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo! 🥉

Under the leadership of Kimberly Thomas, Director of Fort Bend SBDC, these talented entrepreneurs continue to shine—bringing creativity, flavor, and excellence to the table on one of Houston’s biggest stages.

We’re so proud to support amazing small businesses like KK Cheesecakes and celebrate their well-deserved success. Congratulations on this incredible achievement! 🍰🤠

02/23/2026

Consumers are shifting how they use social media in 2026, so it's important to adapt if you want your small business to stay competitive this year. 📱

Check out our latest blog to learn more about growing social media trends and how you can leverage them to get in front of your audience: https://ow.ly/zg5I50Y6mwt