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Build Up Houston is a comprehensive, seven month program designed to increase the capacity and success of small businesses in the construction service industry with doing business in the City of Houston. Build Up Houston utilizes curriculum provided by Interise, a non-profit organization, focused on helping established small business owners take their companies to the next level for continual growth and success. Interise has an award-winning curriculum that was developed and refined by working hand-in-hand with small business owners and national business experts. Interise has established themselves as a proven leader in educating and training established business owners to grow their businesses. Source: City of Houston | Build Up Houston is a comprehensive, seven month program designed to increase the capacity and success of small businesses in the construction service industry with doing business in the City of Houston. Build Up Houston utilizes curriculum provided by Interise, a non-profit organization, focused on helping established small business owners take their companies to the next level for continual growth and success. Interise has an award-winning curriculum that was developed and refined by working hand-in-hand with small business owners and national business experts. Interise has established themselves as a proven leader in educating and training established business owners to grow their businesses. Source: City of Houston | ||
Revision as of 14:29, 19 October 2016
| Build Up Houston | |
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| Institution Information | |
| Name | Build Up Houston |
| Project | Small Business Development Ecosystem of Houston |
| Classification | Education Hub |
| Non-Profit Status | Yes |
| Cost | $$$ |
| Development Stage | Growth |
| Minorities | no |
| Women | no |
| Education | yes |
| Certification | no |
| Consulting | no |
| Coworking | no |
| Financing | no |
| Meeting | no |
| Mentoring | yes |
| Networking | no |
| Contact Phone Number | (832) 393-0935 |
| Website | http://www.houstontx.gov/builduphouston/ |
| Contact E-Mail | will.norwood@houstontx.gov |
| Copyright © 2016 McNair Center. All Rights Reserved. | |
Return to Small Business Development Ecosystem of Houston.
Build Up Houston is a comprehensive, seven month program designed to increase the capacity and success of small businesses in the construction service industry with doing business in the City of Houston. Build Up Houston utilizes curriculum provided by Interise, a non-profit organization, focused on helping established small business owners take their companies to the next level for continual growth and success. Interise has an award-winning curriculum that was developed and refined by working hand-in-hand with small business owners and national business experts. Interise has established themselves as a proven leader in educating and training established business owners to grow their businesses. Source: City of Houston
Services
Build Up Houston
Build Up Houston is designed to combine the best of classroom learning with real-world case studies, including the one most important to you: your own business. Construction industry experts, business peers, and instructors provide insights, strategies, motivation, and accountability. It’s an interactive format, where you get the tools, know-how, and confidence to take the next step. Build Up Houston will run from October 2015 until April 2016. During that time, you can expect to learn about:
- Business Development Strategies
- Strategic Planning
- Estimating and Bidding
- Finance and Financial Management
- Bonding and Insurance. Marketing and Sales
- Human Resources
- Accessing Capital
- Government Contracts
Criteria
Applicant must be the owner or co-owner of business
Business must be certified with the City of Houston (MWSBE, DBE, PDBE, ACDBE)
Business operating a minimum of three years
Business has a minimum of four employees
Business has a minimum of $250,000 annual revenue
Business must be in the construction industry
