EVENTS
EVENTS
MWBE Events Master Calendar January-November 2025
| Month/Date | Event | Location | Time | Event Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15/2025 Wednesday | HUB/MWBE Monthly Meeting | Virtual Meeting (by Invitation Only) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2289866108 |
1:00pm - 2:00pm | These are meetings to discuss HUB/MWBE items and events pertinent to ensuring that the project and related programs are progressing and are collectively coordinated. This meeting is in collaboration with Harris Health, PPG Global and Project Leadership including CMAR/CUP. |
| 10/16/2025 Thursday | Next Level Training Series XI - How to Effectively Manage Your Company’s Business Transactions | Kashmere Multi Service Center 4802 Lockwood Drive Houston, TX 77026 |
10:00am - 12:00pm | Next Level Training Series is for MWBEs, entrepreneurs, small businesses, and those thinking about starting their own business or expanding it. These training series will help participants develop, retool, and perfect their business skills to be successful as they pursue procurement opportunities or expand their services as it relates to the LBJ Hospital Project Opportunities. |
| 10/20/2025 Monday | Coffee & Conversation | Virtual Meeting https://harrishealth.diversitycompliance.com/FrontEnd/EventView.asp?XID=4569&TN=harrishealth&EID=7EE03F27DF377F0152EEBE15C6BC0851E376BF7412A8DD9B&BAB=E5CD530DF0015CF4A5478A5F3F7BA11AFB93C5CF5FF6C840 |
9:00am - 10:00am | Sponsored by the Harris Health Contractor related to MWBE programs. There will be a presentation by SBA. Please register for this dynamic meeting. This is a virtual meeting covering a variety of topics with panel guests. See flyer for registration. |
| 10/21/2025 Tuesday | Houston Business Procurement Breakfast | The ION 4201 Main St. Houston, TX 77007 |
8:00am - 11:00am | MWBE networking opportunity for local, state, and regional projects. |
| 10/21/2025 Tuesday | Harris Health Town Hall Meeting - Precinct 4 | Freed Park Gym 6818 Shadyvilla Ln Houston, TX 77055 |
5:30pm - 7:00pm | Harris Health update on 2.5B related projects and services to the community. This important community meeting will share updates and have open dialogue on key health topics. Dr. Porsa and executive leadership will be participating in these Town Hall Meetings. |
| 10/22/2025 Wednesday | Doing Business with Tellepsen | 777 Benmar Drive Houston, TX 77060 |
11:30am - 1:30pm | Tellepsen, in collaboration with Port of Houston, will be hosting a meeting for local businesses and MWBEs to better understand how to do business with Tellepsen. Flyer and more details to come over the next several weeks. |
| 10/25/2025 Saturday | Community Fall Festival | Collaboration with DFECDC 10921 Foy Lane Houston, TX 77093 |
1:00pm - 4:00pm | This is a community collaboration with Destin for Empowerment CDC in preparation for their Fall Festival for the Community. We are asking for volunteers from the Project Team, Community Organizations, and Leaders to come out and support this effort. |
| 10/30/2025 Thursday | Community Internship Onboarding Program | Virtual Meeting via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2289866108?omn=89557460096&from=addon |
2:00pm - 3:00pm | This is the required onboarding for the Community Internship Onboarding Program as we prepare applicants for opportunities with the Cohort Apprenticeship Program - TCCP Spring 2026 and the World Youth Foundation Internship Program. |
| 11/8/2025 Saturday | Settegast Community Volunteer Day | Mt. Canaan Baptist Church 7400 N. Wayside Drive Houston, TX 77028 |
9:00am - 11:00am | Settegast Community Volunteer Day to help support the setup of the Library and other volunteer work at the SRI Community Clinic. All Project Leaders are asked to participate along with PPG Global and its Essential Partners. |
| 11/13/2025 Thursday | Next Level Training Series XIII - How to Price Your Products & Services, Part II: “How to Win a Procurement” with Dr. Michael Washington - Profesa, LLC | Kashmere Multi Service Center 4802 Lockwood Drive Houston, TX 77026 |
10:00am - 12:00pm | Next Level Training Series is for MWBEs, entrepreneurs, small businesses, and those thinking about starting or expanding their business. These training series help participants develop, retool, and perfect their business skills to succeed in procurement opportunities or expand their services as they relate to the LBJ Hospital Project Opportunities. |
| 11/18/2025 Tuesday | Wheatley High School – Third Week Monthly Mentoring / Workforce Development Series | Wheatley High School HISD Student Experiences (North Division) and Office of Strategic Initiatives - Third Fridays Monthly Series |
11:30am - 12:30pm | In partnership with HISD Student Experiences (North Division) and the Office of Strategic Initiatives, PPG Global will provide mentorship and special training for 30 high school females to help them consider entrepreneurship, engineering, construction, project management, data management, and related industry opportunities. Pipeline for apprenticeship, internship, or direct hiring. |
| 11/20/2025 Thursday | Houston Business Procurement Breakfast | United Way Greater Houston 50 Waugh Drive Houston, TX 77007 |
8:00am - 11:00am | MWBE networking opportunity for local, state, and regional projects. |
| 11/20/2025 Thursday | SAVE THE DATE - SheSuite Signature Event | SheSuite Signature Event Venue (TBD) | 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Special SheSuite Signature Event focused on women business owners and entrepreneurs. This event will feature a panel of industry experts sharing their experiences and success strategies, providing a high-level networking and authentic engagement opportunity. |
| 11/22/2025 Saturday | SAVE THE DATE – Thanksgiving Community Resource Food Basket Give Away | Kashmere Multi Service Center 4802 Lockwood Drive Houston, TX 77026 |
TBC | Special Thanksgiving Community Resource Food Basket Give Away in collaboration with the City of Houston Health Department, Kashmere MSC, and community organizations. All project leadership is encouraged to volunteer and participate. |
| 12/18/2025 Thursday | Wheatley High School – Third Week Monthly Mentoring / Workforce Development Series | Wheatley High School HISD Student Experiences (North Division) and Office of Strategic Initiatives - Third Fridays Monthly Series |
11:30am - 12:30pm | In partnership with HISD Student Experiences (North Division) and the Office of Strategic Initiatives, PPG Global will provide mentorship and special training for 25–30 high school females to help them explore entrepreneurship, engineering, construction, project management, data management, and related industry opportunities. Pipeline for apprenticeship, internship, or direct hiring. |
EVENT GALLERY
8-21-2025 Next Level Training Series - Kashmere MSC
8-05-2025 Harris Health Town Hall Meeting - Precinct 2
8-02-2025 Wheatley High School 2025 Welcome Back Skill & Well-Being Resource Fair
7-24-2025 Next Level Training Series X- How to Get Your Company Certified without Stress & Frustration
