FORT BEND ISD (Nov. 1, 2024) – FBISD’s Small Business Enterprise Program will host its next vendor workshop on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, for business owners who are interested in doing business with the district.

Special guest speaker will be nationally renowned public education innovator and in-demand leadership coach Dr. Cathy Mincberg. She is the former President and CEO of The Center for the Reform of School Systems and has earned numerous accolades for her extensive work in public school operations, academics, business, community outreach, leadership and governance.

Other topics to be covered at the small business event will include:

• “News You Can Use” about doing business with Fort Bend ISD
• Upcoming 2023 Bond projects
• Facilities information
• FBISD purchasing information
• FBISD Education Foundation business partnerships
• FBISD Transition Services to empower students with disabilities to reach employment goals
• Partner opportunities with Houston Community College, City of Houston, Port of Houston, U. S. Small Business Administration, Harris Health, and Metro
• Business-to-business networking session

Registration is required to attend this free workshop on Tuesday, November 12 at 2 p.m. at FBISD’s James Reese Career and Technical Center, 12300 University Blvd., Sugar Land 77479.

Register here

Visit www.fortbendisd.gov/sbep  or email jeanette.boleware@fortbendisd.gov to learn more.