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Urban Connect: Opportunities for Minority Businesses
Tue, Jun 17
|United Way
Are you a minority business owner ready to take your company to the next level? Join us for Urban Connect, a powerful event designed specifically for entrepreneurs looking to break into government contracting and navigate the Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certification process.


Time & Location
Jun 17, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
United Way, 50 Waugh Dr, Houston, TX 77007, USA
About the Event
Are you a minority business owner ready to take your company to the next level? Join us for Urban Connect, a powerful event designed specifically for entrepreneurs looking to break into government contracting and navigate the Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certification process.
This month’s session is your gateway to understanding how to qualify for and secure city, state, and federal contracts, meet essential insurance and compliance requirements, and leverage certification to unlock long-term growth and funding opportunities.
What You’ll Experience: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Networking & Resource Tables 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Expert-Led Presentations & Interactive Q&A
Topics Covered:
How to qualify for and win government contracts
The value and step-by-step process of MBE certification