Protecting Your Business: Emergency & Disaster Preparedness

Event description

This Event is Hosted by Fort Bend County SBDC

This workshop aims to equip participants with expert guidance on emergency and disaster readiness. Attendees will learn how to protect critical business records, develop a response plan, and identify recovery resources that can assist their business after a disruption. The session will also cover business continuity strategies and practical steps to maintain resilience during hurricane season and other emergencies. 
Highlights:

• Organizing and safeguarding essential business documentation
• Disaster preparedness strategies for small businesses and nonprofits
• SBA recovery resources and financial assistance options
• Preparing your business location for hurricane season
• Understanding local emergency alerts and communication systems

This session is designed for individuals launching new ventures or managing existing businesses who are seeking practical tools to ensure their operations are prepared, protected, and positioned for recovery.
Speaker(s):

• Dylan J. McNally, Recovery Coordinator, SBA Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience
• Valerie Maher, Lead Economic Development Specialist, U.S. Small Business Administration - Houston District Office
• Mike Ferdinand, Executive Director, Matagorda County Economic Development Corporation
• Mitch Thames, President & CEO, Bay City Chamber of Commerce

** SBA’s participation is not an endorsement of the views, opinions, products or services of any other person or entity. All SBA programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.