The Cy-Fair area is home to a very active and dedicated business community. Business and networking events going on this week include the following:
Aug. 30: “Accessing Capital” Lunch and Learn
This event features a panel of experts covering how small businesses can access capital. Speakers include Don Ball of the Small Business Development Center, Virginia Quartaro of Frost Bank and Rick Mikeska of LiftFund. $25 (members), $30 (non-members). 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Campioni Restaurant, 13850 Cutten Road, Houston. www.houstonnwchamber.org
Aug. 30: West Houston Elected Officials Reception
West Houston Association hosts local elected officials. 6-8 p.m. The Westin Houston—Memorial City, 945 Gessner Road, Houston. www.westhouston.org
Sept. 1: Greater Houston Builders Association Associate Council Luncheon
This month’s luncheon features a panel discussion as purchasing managers discuss closing the fiscal year and preparing for 2017. Speakers include Austin Garrett of Newmark Homes, Mireya Gordillo of Greeneco Builders and Frank Sifuentes of Toll Brothers. $20 (members). 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. GHBA Education Center, 9511 W. Sam Houston Pkwy. N., Houston. www.ghba.org
