Harris County Department of Economic Equity & Opportunity

#ThrowbackThursday DEEO was honored to attend and present at the 2024 NACo Annual Conference in Tampa, Florida earlier this month!🎉Our Executive Director Estella Gonzalez presented on workforce development, sharing insights into our implementation of Harris County’s Apprenticeship Advantage program, and outreach strategies to reach underserved communities. Our Director of Early Childhood Initiatives Santrice Jones spoke on a panel focused on increasing access to child care through local investments including home-based provider supports.   Our team enjoyed connecting with fellow leaders and learning from the best in the field. Thank you to National Association of Counties for the opportunity to share our work and everyone who made this event unforgettable! #NACo2024 #WorkforceDevelopment #CommunityLeadership #EarlyChildhood #HarrisCounty #PublicService

Sharing on behalf of Harris County Precinct 2: SBA Disaster Recovery Community Townhalls are being held to offer information on assistance programs available, the application process, and any specific questions you may have. Residents, homeowners, business owners, and local nonprofit organizations impacted by recent storms are encouraged to attend. Scan the QR code for registration.

Hurricane Beryl Disaster relief loans for small businesses are available now! LiftFund, in collaboration with Wells Fargo, is offering a special relief loan to support small businesses affected by the storm. For additional information, scan the QR code on the flyer or visit https://lnkd.in/gS-vqyeX. ■ Small business loans up to $35,000 ■ Fixed interest rate of 0% ■ Payments deferred for the first 3 months after the closing date ■ Businesses in Harris County and surrounding counties declared disaster areas due to Hurricane Beryl

The Contracting and Economic Summit is your chance to connect with government agencies, private enterprises, and community leaders to explore and expand economic opportunities. Here's what you can expect: Harris County Precinct 2, Port of Houston, Harris County Department of Economic Equity & Opportunity, City of Houston Office of Business Opportunity, Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, U.S. Small Business Administration, Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Harris County Toll Road Authority, Harris County Purchasing, and many more to announce! To learn more and register, visit: https://lnkd.in/gsVYyaMG

Has your business been impacted by Hurricane Beryl? SBA low-interest federal disaster loans are now available: SBA disaster assistance is now available for Houston area businesses and residents affected by Hurricane Beryl. Low-interest federal disaster loans are available to Texas businesses and residents affected by Hurricane Beryl. Applicants may apply online and receive additional disaster assistance information at www.sba.gov/disaster. Asistencia por desastre de la SBA está disponible para empresas y residentes del área de Houston que fueron afectados por el huracán Beryl. Préstamos federales por desastre a bajo interés están disponibles para empresas y residentes de Texas afectados por el huracán Beryl. Los solicitantes pueden presentar su solicitud en línea y recibir información adicional sobre asistencia por desastre en www.sba.gov/disaster.

We are back with another edition of Bid Opportunities Weekly! Please share with your networks. #mwbe #contractor #harriscounty

Have you been impacted by Hurricane Beryl? Visit www.readyharris.org/ for recovery resources and cooling center locations. The attached flyers provide important information for reporting damage and accessing resources. Please share with your networks. #harriscounty #hurricaneBeryl

Precinct One distribution and cooling centers open on July 10.

Sharing cooling and distribution center information for Harris County residents on behalf of Office of Commissioner Lesley Briones, Precinct 4.

🌟 Wishing everyone a safe and happy Independence Day! The DEEO office will be closed in observance of the holiday. 🌟 #HappyIndependenceDay