HCC Open for Business Virtual Workshop
Need to get your business certified but unsure of the process and if you qualify?
Join us for a virtual presentation on certifications offered by the City of Houston's Office of Business Opportunity (OBO)!
Get a detailed breakdown of the steps required to successfully apply for certification.
When? Wednesday, August 9th from 10am to 1pm
Where? Virtually on Zoom - Register to receive the access link
Register now!
Learn about the different types of certifications available, what the benefits of certification are, and how the process of certifying your business works.
The Office of Business Opportunity (OBO) certifies the following types of businesses through the City of Houston’s local certification program:
- Minority Business Enterprises (MBE)
- Women Business Enterprises (WBE)
- Small Business Enterprises (SBE)
- Persons with Disabilities Business Enterprises (PDBE)
OBO certifies the following types of businesses on behalf of the United States Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT):
- Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)
- Airport Concessionaire Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE)
For more information, please visit https://www.houstontx.gov/obo/certification_overview.html.
For more information on the event, please contact Tamala Austin, Director of Open for Business at tamala.austin@hccs.edu.