Pearland Innovation Hub

09/04/2026

PIH is with the Pearland Chamber of Commerce @ First Fridays. Join us at the YMCA Pearland from 2-4!!!

09/04/2026

🎉Fun Fact Friday🎉
Did you know that in the mid-60s, Pearland had only 41 businesses, and by 1989 it had 456? Do you know how many businesses Pearland has today?

Leave your guess in the comments and have a great weekend!

09/03/2026

Pearland Innovation Hub is partnering with the SBDC for another Small Business Roundtable!

Join us Thursday, September 10 to discuss financial milestones, KPIs, and how tracking the right numbers can help your business grow.

Register today and join the conversation!

🧾 Are your business records ready for tax season?

Join the San Jacinto College SBDC for Build a Better Business: Schedule C & Tax Essentials, a no-cost IRS workshop led by Sheba Gonzalez, Stakeholder Liaison–Texas with the Internal Revenue Service.

This practical, two-hour session will help participants learn more about:

✅ Effective business recordkeeping
✅ Schedule C reporting requirements
✅ Income, expenses, and allowable deductions
✅ Common deductible business expenses
✅ Self-employment and estimated taxes
✅ Record-retention requirements
✅ Helpful IRS resources

The workshop will include approximately 90 minutes of instruction followed by a 30-minute Q&A session, giving participants an opportunity to ask questions.

📅 Monday, September 21, 2026
⏰ 9:00–11:00 a.m.
📍 Pearland Innovation Hub at Spacio.us
2880 Broadway Bend Drive, Pearland, TX 77584
💲 No cost

This session is designed for small-business owners, self-employed individuals, tax professionals, accountants, bookkeepers, and payroll providers.

Save your seat here:
https://sbdc.uhbauer.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=75460052

Please share this opportunity with someone who could benefit!

09/01/2026

We started the new month with a new edition of Morning Brew Connections!

Entrepreneurs and small business owners came together this morning to connect, exchange ideas, and share experiences. From casual conversations to meaningful business connections, it was a great way to kick off September and continue strengthening our local business community.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this morning a great one. We look forward to seeing you at our next Morning Brew Connections!

08/31/2026

Join us tomorrow for Morning Brew Connections. Start your day with coffee, meaningful conversations, and the chance to connect with fellow entrepreneurs and community members.

Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, September
Time: 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: LIT Java - 5018 Broadway Street, Pearland, TX 77581

Please make sure you RSVP now to reserve your spot: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1995701122781?aff=oddtdtcreator

08/28/2026

Join us next week for Morning Brew Connections. Start your day with coffee, meaningful conversations, and the chance to connect with fellow entrepreneurs and community members.

Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, September 1
Time: 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: LIT Java - 5018 Broadway Street, Pearland, TX 77581

Please make sure you RSVP now to reserve your spot: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1995701122781?aff=oddtdtcreator

08/28/2026

🎉Fun Fact Friday🎉
Did you know that 64$ of Americans drink coffee daily, and the country is the highest consumer? But per capita, Finland, Iceland, and Norway beat us out.

Are you one of the 64%? Join us next Tuesday for coffee and conversations at Morning Brew Connections. We meet at 8:30 AM at Lit Java.

Hope we see you there!

08/25/2026

Another full house for our AI Workshop!

Thank you to everyone who joined us today for an engaging and interactive session on how AI can support your business and everyday work.

We hope the exercises and practical examples gave you new ideas and tools you can put into action right away.

A special thank-you to Josh Kaisen, PhD, for leading such an insightful and hands-on session and sharing practical ways to make AI work for you.

We appreciate everyone who showed up, participated, and made today’s workshop a success!

08/24/2026

We love meeting small businesses so we can let them know that we are here to help them succeed! Thanks Cafecito entre Latinos for a great morning of networking!

08/24/2026

Don't forget to join us tomorrow!
August 25 at 11:30 AM for our interactive AI Workshop. Discover practical ways AI can help you save time, improve decision-making, and reduce administrative work with real-world examples from Josh Kaisen, PhD.

Bring your laptop and questions and learn strategies you can put into practice right away.

RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1995515151536?aff=oddtdtcreator