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NETWORKING & REFERRAL EVENTS
Where Houston's small businesses actually build relationships.
Part of running this network means tracking where the region's chambers, certification bodies, and industry groups actually meet in person. Below is a working directory of 49 recurring networking events, workshops, and programs across Greater Houston, organized by industry.
Compiled from each organization's own website or event page and spot-checked in August 2026. Cadence and cost are typical patterns, not fixed dates — always confirm details directly with the host organization before attending.
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Houston Media Conference and festival events
Houston Cinema Arts Society (HCAS)
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Creative & Entertainment |
| Cadence: Annual | Timing: Varies | Cost: Varies |
Source: Host site, verified Aug 2026
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Rise and Thrive Networking Breakfast
Houston West Chamber of Commerce
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All Industries |
| Cadence: Monthly | Timing: Wednesday morning | Cost: Member / guest fee |
Source: Host site, verified Aug 2026
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Networking / Business Development Meeting
Cy-Fair Houston Chamber of Commerce
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All Industries |
| Cadence: Monthly | Timing: Tuesday | Cost: Member / guest fee |
Source: Host site, verified Aug 2026
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Mentoring sessions and workshops
SCORE Houston
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All Industries |
| Cadence: Ongoing | Timing: Varies | Cost: Free |
Source: Host site, verified Aug 2026
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Noontime Networking
Houston Heights Chamber of Commerce
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All Industries |
| Cadence: Monthly | Timing: 12:00 PM | Cost: Member / guest fee |
Source: Host site, verified Aug 2026
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Speed Networking
Greater Houston Partnership
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All Industries |
| Cadence: Periodic | Timing: Varies | Cost: Members |
Source: Host site, verified Aug 2026
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MBE programs, Expo and Leadership Academy
Houston Minority Supplier Development Council
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All Industries |
| Cadence: Ongoing | Timing: Varies | Cost: Members / paid |
Source: Host site, verified Aug 2026
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Frost Small Talk and chamber events
Houston East End Chamber of Commerce
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All Industries |
| Cadence: Ongoing | Timing: Varies | Cost: Varies |
Source: Host site, verified Aug 2026
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HNWCC Networking Breakfast
Houston Northwest Chamber of Commerce
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All Industries |
| Cadence: Monthly | Timing: Morning | Cost: Member / guest fee |
Source: Host site, verified Aug 2026
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Community events calendar
Houston Area Chamber of Commerce
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All Industries |
| Cadence: Ongoing | Timing: Varies | Cost: Varies |
Source: Host site, verified Aug 2026
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Association executive networking
Houston Society of Association Executives
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Professional & Financial Services |
| Cadence: Monthly | Timing: Varies | Cost: Members |
Source: Host site, verified Aug 2026
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Training events and seminars
University of Houston SBDC
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All Industries |
| Cadence: Weekly | Timing: Varies | Cost: Free to low cost |
Source: Host site, verified Aug 2026
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Houston Film Industry Meetup
The Houston Film Industry Meetup Group
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Creative & Entertainment |
| Cadence: Monthly | Timing: First Tuesday | Cost: Free |
Source: Meetup host page, verified Aug 2026
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Creative industry organisation directory (AAF, AIGA, AMA, Fresh Arts, TALA and more)
Houston Film Commission
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Creative & Entertainment |
| Cadence: Reference | Timing: n/a | Cost: Free |
Source: Host site, verified Aug 2026
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Chapter meetings and signature events
NAWBO Houston
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All Industries |
| Cadence: Monthly | Timing: Varies | Cost: Members |
Source: Host site, verified Aug 2026
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Venture forums and startup showcases
Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship
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Technology & E-Commerce |
| Cadence: Periodic | Timing: Varies | Cost: Free to paid |
Source: Host site, verified Aug 2026
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Association meetings and events
Houston Contractors Association
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Construction & Trades |
| Cadence: Monthly | Timing: Varies | Cost: Members |
Source: Host site, verified Aug 2026
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Regional business meetings
West Houston Association
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All Industries |
| Cadence: Monthly | Timing: Varies | Cost: Members |
Source: Host site, verified Aug 2026
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Startup and technology programming
Houston Technology Center
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Technology & E-Commerce |
| Cadence: Ongoing | Timing: Varies | Cost: Varies |
Source: Host site, verified Aug 2026
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State of the Port
Greater Houston Partnership
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Environmental & Energy |
| Cadence: Annual | Timing: Varies | Cost: Paid |
Source: Host site, verified Aug 2026
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Chapter events and apprenticeship programs
Associated Builders and Contractors
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Construction & Trades |
| Cadence: Ongoing | Timing: Varies | Cost: Members |
Source: Host site, verified Aug 2026
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Houston Business Owners Networking & Visibility Workshop
Hasaliyah Productions (Meetup)
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Healthcare & Wellness |
| Cadence: Periodic | Timing: 2 hours, Sugar Land studio | Cost: Free |
Source: Meetup host page, verified Aug 2026
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Pre-Certification Workshop (live virtual)
City of Houston Office of Business Opportunity
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Government Contracting |
| Cadence: Twice monthly | Timing: 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 2:00 PM | Cost: Free |
Source: Host site, verified Aug 2026
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HealthTech Innovators Networking Event
Houston Business, Startups and Investors Networking Group
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Healthcare & Wellness |
| Cadence: Periodic | Timing: Evening | Cost: Ticketed |
Source: Meetup host page, verified Aug 2026
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SBE Certification Workshop
METRO – Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County
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Government Contracting |
| Cadence: Periodic | Timing: Morning, approx 90 min | Cost: Free |
Source: Host site, verified Aug 2026
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Networking On The Rocks
Houston West Chamber of Commerce
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All Industries |
| Cadence: Monthly | Timing: Thursday evening | Cost: Member / guest fee |
Source: Host site, verified Aug 2026
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CPE events and chapter meetings
Houston CPA Society
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Professional & Financial Services |
| Cadence: Ongoing | Timing: Varies | Cost: Members |
Source: Host site, verified Aug 2026
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Council meetings and professional development
ABWA Houston Area Council
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All Industries |
| Cadence: Monthly | Timing: Varies | Cost: Members |
Source: Host site, verified Aug 2026
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Young Professionals Happy Hour
Houston Heights Chamber of Commerce
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All Industries |
| Cadence: Monthly | Timing: 4:00 PM | Cost: Member / guest fee |
Source: Host site, verified Aug 2026
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Chapter events and training
National Association of Minority Contractors
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Construction & Trades |
| Cadence: Ongoing | Timing: Varies | Cost: Members |
Source: Host site, verified Aug 2026
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Pre-Certification Workshop (in person)
Houston Public Works – Office of Business Opportunity
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Government Contracting |
| Cadence: Weekly | Timing: Thursday 2:00 PM, 611 Walker 7th floor | Cost: Free |
Source: Host site, verified Aug 2026
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Perks Power Hour
Houston West Chamber of Commerce
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All Industries |
| Cadence: Monthly | Timing: Wednesday | Cost: Free to members |
Source: Host site, verified Aug 2026
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Networking Breakfast
Cy-Fair Houston Chamber of Commerce
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All Industries |
| Cadence: Monthly | Timing: Tuesday morning | Cost: Member / guest fee |
Source: Host site, verified Aug 2026
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Small business forums / Inclusive Sourcing outreach
Port Houston
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Government Contracting |
| Cadence: Periodic | Timing: Varies | Cost: Free |
Source: Host site, verified Aug 2026
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District workshops and lender events
SBA Houston District Office
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All Industries |
| Cadence: Ongoing | Timing: Varies | Cost: Free |
Source: Host site, verified Aug 2026
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Small Business Expo Houston
Small Business Expo
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All Industries |
| Cadence: Annual | Timing: Full day, speed networking | Cost: Free to paid badge |
Source: Organiser site, verified Aug 2026
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Business After Hours
Houston Heights Chamber of Commerce
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All Industries |
| Cadence: Monthly | Timing: 5:00 PM | Cost: Member / guest fee |
Source: Host site, verified Aug 2026
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Chamber events calendar
Greater Houston Women's Chamber of Commerce
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All Industries |
| Cadence: Ongoing | Timing: Varies | Cost: Varies |
Source: Host site, verified Aug 2026
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Investor pitch meetings
Houston Angel Network
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Technology & E-Commerce |
| Cadence: Monthly | Timing: Varies | Cost: Members / applicants |
Source: Host site, verified Aug 2026
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Employer peer networking on health benefits
Houston Business Coalition on Health (HBCH)
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Healthcare & Wellness |
| Cadence: Ongoing | Timing: Varies | Cost: Members |
Source: LinkedIn org page — no official site found
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National conference and regional programs
National Minority Supplier Development Council
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All Industries |
| Cadence: Annual + ongoing | Timing: Varies | Cost: Paid |
Source: Host site, verified Aug 2026
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Business Owners & Leaders Peer Advisory Group
Houston Northwest Chamber of Commerce
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All Industries |
| Cadence: Monthly | Timing: Varies | Cost: Members only |
Source: Host site, verified Aug 2026
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Member meetings, advocacy and annual awards
Houston Association of Producers (HAP)
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Creative & Entertainment |
| Cadence: Ongoing | Timing: Varies | Cost: Members |
Source: Host site, verified Aug 2026
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Member meetings and industry events
Greater Houston Restaurant Association
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Food & Hospitality |
| Cadence: Ongoing | Timing: Varies | Cost: Members |
Source: Host site, verified Aug 2026
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Breakfast Connection
Houston Heights Chamber of Commerce
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All Industries |
| Cadence: Monthly | Timing: 7:00 AM | Cost: Member / guest fee |
Source: Host site, verified Aug 2026
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Member meetings and programs
Women Contractors Association
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Construction & Trades |
| Cadence: Monthly | Timing: Varies | Cost: Members |
Source: Host site, verified Aug 2026
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Chapter meetings and symposiums
Financial Planning Association of Houston
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Professional & Financial Services |
| Cadence: Monthly | Timing: Varies | Cost: Members |
Source: Host site, verified Aug 2026
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Chapter events
Women's Energy Network – Houston
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Environmental & Energy |
| Cadence: Monthly | Timing: Varies | Cost: Members |
Source: Host site, verified Aug 2026
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Women's Business Center workshops and courses
Women's Business Enterprise Alliance (WBEA)
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All Industries |
| Cadence: Ongoing | Timing: Varies | Cost: Free to low cost |
Source: Host site, verified Aug 2026
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