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Small Business Assistance Committee
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Mission
Statement 2001
Chair: Richard G. Myers 713-721-2109
Director Responsible: Craig Wooten 713-666-2511
Staff Responsible: Trish Wise 713-666-1521
Members:
Christine
Bann, Lynn Billington, Dan Blasingame, Janell Taylor Bonner, Diana
Burch, Don Clerc, Alex Down, Clinton Dunn, , Arnold Goldberg, Susan
Hawkins, Theresa Hurley, Roy "Sonny" Ion, Eric Jones, Gail
Jubran, Jean Kegler, Barbara Milner, Dick Myers, Sue Porretto, John
Reilly, Marian Richardson, Carmen Rincon, Linda Scott, Bill Silverman,
Trish Strangmeyer, Kevin Tucker, and Craig Wooten.
Goal: To provide support and guidance to increase the Chamber's effectiveness in assisting small businesses by:
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Increasing members' awareness of the resources available through the Chamber,
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Developing additional resources to meet specific needs of small business
members
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Initiating programs to actively promote and encourage the use of available resources.
Actions: Support the Workshop Development subcommittee in:
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Identifying informational needs of small businesses regarding technology, marketing, and other
issues
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Creating and presenting workshops on critical
issues
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Recruiting Chamber members in companies offering various services of interest to make presentations about their
services.
Administer and support the Mini Trade Table program.
Work with the CEO Roundtable program to:
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Assist existing groups with administrative tasks such as maintaining meeting
schedules
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Facilitate the sharing of information between groups about techniques that have been helpful in individual
groups
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Assist in the recruitment and placement of new members for existing
groups
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Encourage and assist in the formation of new groups as demand for spaces and services increases.
Resources:
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U of H Small Business Development Center
(UH-SBDC)
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Houston Community College System
(HCCS)
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Service Corps Of Retired Executives (SCORE)
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