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

Sept. 1: Transportation/Governmental Affairs Committee

Lauren Black, president of the nonprofit organization Reach Unlimited, will be the guest speaker this week as Cy-Fair Houston Chamber of Commerce continues to discuss legislative priorities. Free. 8:30-9:30 a.m. Cy-Fair Houston Chamber of Commerce, 8711 Hwy. 6, Ste. 120, Houston. www.cyfairchamber.com

Ribbon Cuttings

Cy-Fair Houston Chamber of Commerce Business: Heartis Cypress When: 11:30 a.m., Aug. 29 Where: Heartis Cypress, 17935 Longenbaugh Drive, Cypress   Businesses: MJ Medical Scrubs, New York Life Insurance - William Fischer, Steam Commander When: 11:30 a.m., Sept. 1 Where: Cy-Fair Houston Chamber of Commerce, 8711 Hwy. 6, Ste. 120, Houston   Houston Northwest Chamber of Commerce Business: Huntington Learning Center When: 11:30 a.m., Sept. 1 Where: Huntington Learning Center, 10850 Louetta Road, Ste. 300, Houston