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SUMMARY:2026 RICE Veteran's Business Battle - Houston Regional Veteran Chamber of Commerce Small Business EXPO
DESCRIPTION:2026 Veterans Business Battle & HRVCC Small Business EXPO\nWe’re gearing up for the 2026 Veterans Business Battle & HRVCC Small Business EXPO where innovation\, entrepreneurship\, and veteran leadership come together! 💼 \n📅 Save the Date: April 8–9\, 2026📍 Location: The ION – Houston\, TX \n🎤 Ready to Pitch Your Business?Applications for the 2026 Veterans Business Battle Pitch Contest are NOW OPEN!Showcase your business\, connect with investors\, and compete for funding and resources to fuel your growth. \n👉 Learn more & register here:🔗 Rice Veterans Business Battle Registration \nAbout the Event\nThe Veterans Business Battle is the nation’s largest pitch competition for U.S. military veteran-led startups — welcoming all entrepreneurs (veterans and non-veterans) passionate about innovation and business growth. \nAgenda Highlights\nWednesday\, April 8 – Rice Innovation District  at  (THE ION)🕚 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM · Welcome Lunch🕧 12:30 – 2:30 PM · Educational Panels🕑 2:30 – 3:30 PM · Startup Elevator Pitches🕞 3:30 – 4:00 PM · Keynote Presentation🕓 4:00 – 6:00 PM · Small Business EXPO & Happy Hour \nThursday\, April 9 – McNair Hall\, Rice University at  (RICE UNIVERSITY)☕ 8:00 – 9:00 AM · Breakfast🚀 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Startup Pitches🥗 12:00 – 1:00 PM · Lunch💼 1:00 – 4:00 PM · Startup Pitches🏆 4:00 – 6:00 PM · Awards Ceremony & Reception \nRegistration Info\n🎟️ Rice Students/Staff: FREE🎟️ Professionals: $50🎟️ Non-Rice Students: $20🎟️ Business EXPO Exhibitors: $100 \nRegister To Attend\nFor waiver codes\, contact Taylor West at taylor.west@rice.edu \n💥 Early Table Sign-Up Open Now!Contact Breanna Brower (bbrower@hrvcc.org) to be added to the HRVCC Small Business EXPO exhibitor list. \nLet’s make 2026 our strongest year yet! \n💪 ONE TEAM\, ONE MISSION 
URL:https://houveteranschamber.org/our-event/2026-rice-veterans-business-battle-houston-regional-veteran-chamber-of-commerce-small-business-expo-2/2026-04-09/2/
LOCATION:The ION – Houston\, 4201 Main Street at Wheeler Ave\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy HRVCC Table,EXPO/Veteran Business Marketplace,HRVCC Events,Networking
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SUMMARY:2026 RICE Veteran's Business Battle - Houston Regional Veteran Chamber of Commerce Small Business EXPO
DESCRIPTION:2026 Veterans Business Battle & HRVCC Small Business EXPO\nWe’re gearing up for the 2026 Veterans Business Battle & HRVCC Small Business EXPO where innovation\, entrepreneurship\, and veteran leadership come together! 💼 \n📅 Save the Date: April 8–9\, 2026📍 Location: The ION – Houston\, TX \n🎤 Ready to Pitch Your Business?Applications for the 2026 Veterans Business Battle Pitch Contest are NOW OPEN!Showcase your business\, connect with investors\, and compete for funding and resources to fuel your growth. \n👉 Learn more & register here:🔗 Rice Veterans Business Battle Registration \nAbout the Event\nThe Veterans Business Battle is the nation’s largest pitch competition for U.S. military veteran-led startups — welcoming all entrepreneurs (veterans and non-veterans) passionate about innovation and business growth. \nAgenda Highlights\nWednesday\, April 8 – Rice Innovation District  at  (THE ION)🕚 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM · Welcome Lunch🕧 12:30 – 2:30 PM · Educational Panels🕑 2:30 – 3:30 PM · Startup Elevator Pitches🕞 3:30 – 4:00 PM · Keynote Presentation🕓 4:00 – 6:00 PM · Small Business EXPO & Happy Hour \nThursday\, April 9 – McNair Hall\, Rice University at  (RICE UNIVERSITY)☕ 8:00 – 9:00 AM · Breakfast🚀 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Startup Pitches🥗 12:00 – 1:00 PM · Lunch💼 1:00 – 4:00 PM · Startup Pitches🏆 4:00 – 6:00 PM · Awards Ceremony & Reception \nRegistration Info\n🎟️ Rice Students/Staff: FREE🎟️ Professionals: $50🎟️ Non-Rice Students: $20🎟️ Business EXPO Exhibitors: $100 \nRegister To Attend\nFor waiver codes\, contact Taylor West at taylor.west@rice.edu \n💥 Early Table Sign-Up Open Now!Contact Breanna Brower (bbrower@hrvcc.org) to be added to the HRVCC Small Business EXPO exhibitor list. \nLet’s make 2026 our strongest year yet! \n💪 ONE TEAM\, ONE MISSION 
URL:https://houveteranschamber.org/our-event/2026-rice-veterans-business-battle-houston-regional-veteran-chamber-of-commerce-small-business-expo-2/2026-04-09/1/
LOCATION:The ION – Houston\, 4201 Main Street at Wheeler Ave\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy HRVCC Table,EXPO/Veteran Business Marketplace,HRVCC Events,Networking
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T213449Z
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SUMMARY:🚀 2026 Rice University Veterans Business Battle & HRVCC Small Business EXPO!
DESCRIPTION:🚀 2026 Rice University Veterans Business Battle &\nHRVCC Small Business EXPO! \nGet ready for two powerhouse days of innovation\, entrepreneurship\, and veteran leadership! 💼 \nApplications for the 2026 Veterans Business Battle Pitch Contest are NOW CLOSED\, but you can still showcase your business at the Rice University & HRVCC Veteran Business Battle EXPO! \nWe’re gearing up for the 2026 Veterans Business Battle and HRVCC Small Business EXPO  where innovation\, entrepreneurship\, and veteran leadership come together. 💼 \n📅Agenda: \n\n\nApril 8\, 2026 – EXPO at THE ION\, Houston\, TX | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM  (EXPO 4p – 6p) \n\n\nApril 9\, 2026 – Final Pitches & Awards Ceremony at McNair Hall\, Rice University | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM \n\n\n👉 Learn more and register today:🔗 Rice Registration \n💥SIGN-UP NOW AVAILABLE!Contact Breanna Brower to be added to VOB Vendor table list for the 2026 Rice University & HRVCC Veteran Business Battle EXPO. \nLet’s make 2026 our strongest year yet \n ONE TEAM – ONE MISSION! 
URL:https://houveteranschamber.org/our-event/%f0%9f%9a%80-2026-rice-university-veterans-business-battle-hrvcc-small-business-expo/2026-04-09/
LOCATION:The ION – Houston\, 4201 Main Street at Wheeler Ave\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy HRVCC Table,Business / Entrepreneur Event,EXPO/Veteran Business Marketplace,HRVCC Events,Networking
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SUMMARY:2026 RICE Veteran's Business Battle - Houston Regional Veteran Chamber of Commerce Small Business EXPO
DESCRIPTION:2026 Veterans Business Battle & HRVCC Small Business EXPO\nWe’re gearing up for the 2026 Veterans Business Battle & HRVCC Small Business EXPO where innovation\, entrepreneurship\, and veteran leadership come together! 💼 \n📅 Save the Date: April 8–9\, 2026📍 Location: The ION – Houston\, TX \n🎤 Ready to Pitch Your Business?Applications for the 2026 Veterans Business Battle Pitch Contest are NOW OPEN!Showcase your business\, connect with investors\, and compete for funding and resources to fuel your growth. \n👉 Learn more & register here:🔗 Rice Veterans Business Battle Registration \nAbout the Event\nThe Veterans Business Battle is the nation’s largest pitch competition for U.S. military veteran-led startups — welcoming all entrepreneurs (veterans and non-veterans) passionate about innovation and business growth. \nAgenda Highlights\nWednesday\, April 8 – Rice Innovation District  at  (THE ION)🕚 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM · Welcome Lunch🕧 12:30 – 2:30 PM · Educational Panels🕑 2:30 – 3:30 PM · Startup Elevator Pitches🕞 3:30 – 4:00 PM · Keynote Presentation🕓 4:00 – 6:00 PM · Small Business EXPO & Happy Hour \nThursday\, April 9 – McNair Hall\, Rice University at  (RICE UNIVERSITY)☕ 8:00 – 9:00 AM · Breakfast🚀 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Startup Pitches🥗 12:00 – 1:00 PM · Lunch💼 1:00 – 4:00 PM · Startup Pitches🏆 4:00 – 6:00 PM · Awards Ceremony & Reception \nRegistration Info\n🎟️ Rice Students/Staff: FREE🎟️ Professionals: $50🎟️ Non-Rice Students: $20🎟️ Business EXPO Exhibitors: $100 \nRegister To Attend\nFor waiver codes\, contact Taylor West at taylor.west@rice.edu \n💥 Early Table Sign-Up Open Now!Contact Breanna Brower (bbrower@hrvcc.org) to be added to the HRVCC Small Business EXPO exhibitor list. \nLet’s make 2026 our strongest year yet! \n💪 ONE TEAM\, ONE MISSION 
URL:https://houveteranschamber.org/our-event/2026-rice-veterans-business-battle-houston-regional-veteran-chamber-of-commerce-small-business-expo-2/2026-04-08/
LOCATION:The ION – Houston\, 4201 Main Street at Wheeler Ave\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy HRVCC Table,EXPO/Veteran Business Marketplace,HRVCC Events,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T110000
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SUMMARY:Greater Houston Business Procurement Forum Breakfast Meeting
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nThe Greater Houston Business Procurement Forum (GHBPF) is “Where Business Takes Place.” This monthly event helps businesses of all sizes grow by connecting\, networking\, and educating on government and corporate projects\, bids\, RFPs\, RFQs\, RFIs\, and other procurement opportunities. \n“Where Business Takes Place.” This monthly event helps businesses of all sizes grow by connecting\, networking\, and educating on government and corporate projects\, bids\, RFPs\, RFQs\, RFIs\, and other procurement opportunities. \nGreater Houston Business Procurement Forum (GHBP) January Focus\nWe are pleased to Announce our upcoming Forum as we host: \n“Houston 2026 – An Economic Forecast” \nThe Forum will feature a Forecast of area and industry trends delivered by one of the area’s best in urban and economic research complemented by Representatives delivering industry trends and updates on major Projects\, Initiatives and related business opportunities targeted for the Houston area in 2026. \n7:30 am: Registration & Breakfast Served\n7:30 am: Exhibit Booths will be Open for Networking\n8:00 am: Exhibit Booths Close for Program\n8:10 am: Opening Ceremony\n8:15 am: Opening Remarks\n8:30 am: Keynote Panelists – Representatives from Agencies and Institutions review responsibilities and related business opportunities\n9:45 am: Strategic Partner Introductions – New Projects and Initiatives\n9:00 am: Strategic Partner Introductions – Procurement and Finance updates from Houston area Agencies and Institutions\n10:00 am: Exhibitions Booths Reopen for Networking\n11:00 am: Event Ends – Booths Close \nThe Forum is scheduled for Tuesday\, 20th Jan.\, 2026 from 8-11 a.m. at THE ION . \nThe ION: 4201 Main Street at Wheeler Ave.\, Houston\, TX 77002. \nThe United Way:  50 Waugh Dr\, Houston\, TX 77007 | Parking is free in the garage attached to the building. \nHouston Community College West Loop Campus (Auditorium): 5601 West Loop S\, Houston\, TX 77081 | Parking is free. \nGHBPF – 2026 Calendar\nJanuary 20\, 2026 \nFebruary 24\, 2026 \nMarch 24. 2026 \nApril 28\, 2026 \nMay 26\, 2026 \nJune 24\, 2026 \nJuly 21\, 2026 \nAugust 25\, 2026 \nSeptember 22\, 2026 \nOctober 20\, 2026 \nNovember 19\, 2026 \nDecember 10\, 2026
URL:https://houveteranschamber.org/our-event/greater-houston-business-procurement-forum-breakfast-meeting/
LOCATION:The ION – Houston\, 4201 Main Street at Wheeler Ave\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy HRVCC Table,Business / Entrepreneur Event,Business Education,HRVCC Events,Networking
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251111T190000
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SUMMARY:Veterans & Visionaries
DESCRIPTION:Houston’s biggest Veterans Day celebration — live music\, bold ideas\, craft beer & powerful connections. Don’t miss it at The Ion!\nFor Veterans & Veteran Business Owners\nShowcase your business\, connect with investors\, and build new customer relationships. Speed networking\, intentional introductions\, and a marketplace built to amplify veteran voices and connect the Houston Veteran Network. Vendor booths available ($50–$100).\nFor Guests & Families\nCelebrate Veterans Day in a community-wide event with food\, music\, and veteran-owned vendors. Shop\, learn\, and enjoy a vibrant Houston gathering.\nFor Investors\nMeet Houston’s veteran founders and discover innovative businesses ready to scale. Network with entrepreneurs solving real problems and explore partnership opportunities.\n✨ Free & open to the public.\nCelebrate veterans. Support local businesses. Spark opportunity.
URL:https://houveteranschamber.org/our-event/veterans-visionaries/
LOCATION:The ION – Houston\, 4201 Main Street at Wheeler Ave\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business / Entrepreneur Event,EXPO/Veteran Business Marketplace,Mixer/After Hours Networking Events,Networking,Veteran Master Event Calendar (Veteran Events Only) (Regional)
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ORGANIZER;CN="IVMF":MAILTO:henry@getlinkmode.com
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SUMMARY:NASA Tech Talks: Rice Space Institute
DESCRIPTION:NASA Tech Talks is welcoming four innovative French space startups as part of the new Texas-France Space Hub\, a collaboration between the Rice Space Institute\, Business France\, CNES and the French Consulate in Houston. \n  \nYou’re invited to meet the inaugural cohort and hear how they’re advancing space tech across borders—from green propulsion to satellite-based methane detection. \n  \nSpace startups include: \n\nAbsolut Sensing: Satellite data for climate insights\nGeeglee: Smarter decision-making in engineering\nAgena Space: In-orbit mobility powered by green tech\nWatt & Well: Power electronics built for space missions\n\nCome connect with the people and ideas fueling the next generation of space innovation. See you there! \nRegister Here
URL:https://houveteranschamber.org/our-event/nasa-tech-talks-rice-space-institute/
LOCATION:The ION – Houston\, 4201 Main Street at Wheeler Ave\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business / Entrepreneur Event,Business Education,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250408T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250408T130000
DTSTAMP:20260325T213449Z
CREATED:20260325T212707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T213449Z
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SUMMARY:🚀 2026 Rice University Veterans Business Battle & HRVCC Small Business EXPO!
DESCRIPTION:🚀 2026 Rice University Veterans Business Battle &\nHRVCC Small Business EXPO! \nGet ready for two powerhouse days of innovation\, entrepreneurship\, and veteran leadership! 💼 \nApplications for the 2026 Veterans Business Battle Pitch Contest are NOW CLOSED\, but you can still showcase your business at the Rice University & HRVCC Veteran Business Battle EXPO! \nWe’re gearing up for the 2026 Veterans Business Battle and HRVCC Small Business EXPO  where innovation\, entrepreneurship\, and veteran leadership come together. 💼 \n📅Agenda: \n\n\nApril 8\, 2026 – EXPO at THE ION\, Houston\, TX | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM  (EXPO 4p – 6p) \n\n\nApril 9\, 2026 – Final Pitches & Awards Ceremony at McNair Hall\, Rice University | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM \n\n\n👉 Learn more and register today:🔗 Rice Registration \n💥SIGN-UP NOW AVAILABLE!Contact Breanna Brower to be added to VOB Vendor table list for the 2026 Rice University & HRVCC Veteran Business Battle EXPO. \nLet’s make 2026 our strongest year yet \n ONE TEAM – ONE MISSION! 
URL:https://houveteranschamber.org/our-event/%f0%9f%9a%80-2026-rice-university-veterans-business-battle-hrvcc-small-business-expo/2025-04-08/
LOCATION:The ION – Houston\, 4201 Main Street at Wheeler Ave\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy HRVCC Table,Business / Entrepreneur Event,EXPO/Veteran Business Marketplace,HRVCC Events,Networking
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