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|Name=Build Up Houston
|Name=Build Up Houston (City of Houston)
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|Classification=Education Hub,
|Classification=Education  
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|Developmental Stage=Growth
|Convenience= Medium
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|Non-Profit Status=Yes
|Developmental Stage= Early
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|URL=http://www.houstontx.gov/builduphouston/
|Website=http://www.houstontx.gov/builduphouston/
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|Contact Phone Number=(832) 393-0935
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|email=will.norwood@houstontx.gov
|Non-Profit Status= Yes
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|Networking=no
|Contact Information= 832.393.0935, orwill.norwood@houstontx.gov
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|Education=yes
|Location= UHD College of Business, 320 North Main Street Houston, TX 77002
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|Certification=no
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|Financing=no
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|Women=no
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|Minorities=no
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|Mentoring=yes
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|Cost=$$$
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|Project=[[Guide to Small Business in Houston]]
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|Location=UHD College of Business, 320 North Main Street Houston, TX 77002
 
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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
 
  
==Program==
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In 2014, The University of Houston partnered with the Houston Office of Business Opportunity to launch the first ever Build Up Houston program. Build Up Houston is a seven-month program designed to aid construction companies in working with the city of Houston. Small business owners, nonprofit organizations, and other national business experts developed this curriculum to help small businesses in construction develop the necessary skills for working with the government, and prime these businesses for continued growth and success.
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. During that time, you can expect to learn about: <br />
 
Business Development Strategies <br />
 
Strategic Planning<br />
 
Estimating and Bidding<br />
 
Finance and Financial Management<br />
 
Bonding and Insurance. Marketing and Sales<br />
 
Human Resources<br />
 
Accessing Capital<br />
 
Government Contracts<br />
 
  
===Criteria===
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==Activities==
Applicant must be the owner or co-owner of business<br />
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Business must be certified with the City of Houston (MWSBE, DBE, PDBE, ACDBE)<br />
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The cost of participating in the program is $1500. This provides enrollees with a 7 month curriculum, comprised of 42 hours of class time held every other Tuesday, CEO mentoring group time, and other elements of program time. Part of the curriculum includes strategic planning, estimating and bidding, access to capital, and project management. For a full list of program details, please see Build Up Houston's  [http://www.houstontx.gov/builduphouston/ class description page].
Business operating a minimum of three years<br />
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Business has a minimum of four employees<br />
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[[category:Public]]
Business has a minimum of $250,000 annual revenue<br />
 
Business must be in the construction industry<br />
 

Latest revision as of 13:53, 3 November 2016


Small Business Development Ecosystem of Houston
Build Up Houston
Logo250.jpg
Institution Information
Name Build Up Houston
Project Guide to Small Business in 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.

In 2014, The University of Houston partnered with the Houston Office of Business Opportunity to launch the first ever Build Up Houston program. Build Up Houston is a seven-month program designed to aid construction companies in working with the city of Houston. Small business owners, nonprofit organizations, and other national business experts developed this curriculum to help small businesses in construction develop the necessary skills for working with the government, and prime these businesses for continued growth and success.

Activities

The cost of participating in the program is $1500. This provides enrollees with a 7 month curriculum, comprised of 42 hours of class time held every other Tuesday, CEO mentoring group time, and other elements of program time. Part of the curriculum includes strategic planning, estimating and bidding, access to capital, and project management. For a full list of program details, please see Build Up Houston's class description page.