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SMALL BUSINESS ACADEMY
SAVE THE DATE!iPASS — Small Business Academy
Friday, Sept. 12, 2025
9 a.m.–2 p.m.
6300 Irvington Blvd.
Fifth Floor Conference Center
Houston, Texas 77022
Registration Begins Soon! Check Back Here For Updates!
What is iPASS?
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Expand your organization's exposure to school districts, charter schools, Harris County small businesses, and HCDE services.
The 2025 Internal Procurement Annual Supplier Showcase (iPASS) provides valuable insights through informative presentations on financial services, K-12 procurement, Federal contract acquisition, and grant writing.
Join us for an opportunity to develop influential connections that can support and expand the growth of your small business with schools, small businesses, and more.
For questions about the event, contact Edna Johnson at Edna.Johnson@hcde-texas.org.
Speakers
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Dr. Jesus Amezcua
Assistant Superintendent, Harris County Department of Education Business Services
Meet Dr. Jesus J. Amezcua
Dr. Jesus J. Amezcua is the assistant superintendent for business services at HCDE. Amezcua holds a bachelor's degree in business and accounting from Tarkio College, a master's degree in business administration, accountancy and logistics from Texas A&M International University and a doctorate in education administration from Texas A&M University. Before joining HCDE in 2009, he worked as chief financial officer at Laredo Independent School District. Amezcua's achievements include earning multiple certificates of achievement for financial reporting and excellent budget document awards.
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More Speakers To Be Announced!