Starting a Business in Houston

Thinking about starting your own business? Are you already a small business owner? The City of Houston’s One Stop Business Center, in partnership with SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) and Houston Public Library’s C.O.R.E. (Careers, Opportunities, Resources, and Education) Center presents a series of programs specially designed for the small business owner or entrepreneur.
 

Thursday, May 20 | 5 - 6:30 PM 
Kendall Neighborhood Library

Thursday, June 24 | 6 - 7:30 PM

Scenic Woods Regional Library

To register for one of these sessions, please click here.

Get Your Business Off the Ground: Franchise Ownership

Learn about the basics of franchise regulations, what types of franshises exist, what a Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) is, and how to identify the types of franchises that best suit a person's goals and needs. Presented by the City of Houston's One Stop Business Center and FranNet.

Tuesday, May 25 | 11:45 AM

Central Library

Thursday, June 10 | 5 PM

Vinson Neighborhood Library and Express

Thursday, June 17 | 5:30 PM

Stimley-Blue Ridge Neighborhood Library

To register for one of these sessions, please click here.