01 / GOLF CLASSIC
One swing.
New possibilities.
A day on the fairway. A new circle of connections. Join HBDI at the Golf Club of Houston on October 29, 2026.
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HBDI PRESENTSOCTOBER 29, 2026 · HOUSTON
One swing.
02 / ENTREPRENEUR SUMMIT
Open doors.
Fresh perspectives.
Five free sessions connect entrepreneurs with financial professionals, public resources and practical business guidance.
Explore the summit ↗03 / ACCESS TO CAPITAL
Your ambition.
A clearer path.
Explore loan readiness, business lending guidance and introductions to banks, CDFIs and other capital resources.
Find your session ↗04 / BUSINESS CONNECTIONS
Meet on the course.
Connect beyond it.
Golf pairings and business conversations create space to meet financial professionals, entrepreneurs and community partners.
Find your way to join ↗05 / BUSINESS RESOURCES
Ideas become
next steps.
Discover technical assistance, public programs, procurement guidance and resources that support business growth.
See the program ↗06 / COMMUNITY IMPACT
At the heart of it:
a stronger Houston.
Support HBDI’s work in access to capital, financial education and small-business development. This is the purpose at the core.
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PLAY GOLF.✳CREATE OPPORTUNITY.✳BUILD COMMUNITIES.
02 / THE EXPERIENCE
A day on the course.
Connections beyond it.
Come for the golf. Stay for the conversations that bring Houston’s entrepreneurs, financial professionals and community leaders together.
One event. Two ways to take part. A shared commitment to small-business opportunity.
ON THE FAIRWAY
THE GOLF CLASSICGood company.
Good company.
Great possibilities.
A day of golf, conversation and community at the Golf Club of Houston.
Explore golf registration ↗THE FREE ENTREPRENEUR SUMMITYour next chapter
Your next chapter
starts with a conversation.
Explore capital access, public resources and business growth through five focused sessions. Register for one or join them all.
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OPEN TO EVERYONE · FREE SUMMIT
03 / IDEAS INTO OPPORTUNITY
Bring your ambition.
Find your next step.
Five sessions. Practical resources.
A full day built around your business.
9:00–10:15 AMCommunity Capital & Financial Empowerment+
Explore capital access, financial wellness, business lending guidance and resources to help you prepare for your next move.
10:30–11:45 AMSmall Business Capital & Opportunity Clinic+
Build your capital readiness and explore connections to banks, CDFIs, procurement professionals and business resources.
12:00–1:15 PMCommunity Reinvestment & Public Resources+
Learn about public programs, eligibility, application pathways and resources supporting small businesses and communities.
1:30–2:45 PMDiverse Business Marketplace & Innovation+
Discover small and emerging businesses, demonstrations and innovation, with opportunities to connect to business and advisory resources.
3:00–4:15 PMBanker, Investor & Business Growth Network+
Join conversations with financial and business professionals around capital access, procurement mentoring and business growth.
04 / MORE THAN A DAY
When small
businesses grow,
Houston grows.
Since 1986, Houston Business Development, Inc. has supported small-business growth and community development.
This event helps strengthen the work behind the connections: access to capital, financial education, technical assistance and entrepreneur support.
Get to know HBDI ↗SPECIAL GUESTS
Voices that bring
us together.
Special guest announcements coming soon
October 29, 2026 · Golf Club of Houston
05 / YOUR INVITATION
See you
on the fairway.
OCTOBER 29, 2026 • GOLF CLUB OF HOUSTON
SPONSORS & PARTNERS
Partners powering possibility.
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A shared commitment to small-business opportunity.