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Pillars for Success, running on the Blue Wave Supplier Development Program, (Pillars) is the newest addition to the City of Houston’s business development programs.
Open to all industries, Pillars is designed to impact diverse small Houston-area firms through business growth by assisting entrepreneurs to expand business scope and vision, access new business and markets, strengthen supply chains, increase visibility, recruit and hire qualified staff, and collaborate with key stakeholders.
Built on the foundation of seven pillars, the program combines practical workshops, self-assessments, coaching services, industry experts, and business peers to deliver measurable outcomes for a transformational experience to the next level of business success.
The program will cover the seven pillars: Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Program Length: 12 sessions in 6 months Class Time: 5pm-8pm Wednesdays Location: Virtual with in-person orientation and graduation Applications Accepted: August 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024 Program Start Date: January 29, 2025 View September 4 Information Session Attend October 2 Information Session November 6 Information Session December 5 Bootcamp at Meet the Buyer Procurement Forum Program Requirements and Expectations Applicant must be the owner or co-owner of business Business has a minimum of $350,000 annual revenue Business must be certified with the City of Houston (MWSBE, DBE, PDBE, ACDBE) Business should be open to learning and willing to invest time to learn new capabilities Business must be willing to grow and conduct business with larger and higher added value businesses Full attendance at all program sessions Complete all assessments, assignments, and requests in a timely manner Companies of all industries are welcomed For more information about Pillars for Success and/or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Jessica DelGreco, OBO Business Development Coordinator at 832.
393. 6000 or jessica. delgreco@houstontx.
gov . Program Partners and Sponsors OBO Business Development Programs
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small businesses in Houston, focusing on diverse and underrepresented firms. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Pillars for Success Program is funded by City of Houston. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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