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SUMMARY:WBC Southwest Multi-Industry Summit
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, August 5\, 2026  \n9:00 AM – 12:30 PM CST\nHurst Conference Center | 1601 Campus Dr\, Hurst\, TX 76054 \nRegister Here\nThe Multi-Industry Summit is a dynamic event designed to bring small businesses face-to-face with opportunity. This experience brings together leaders\, experts\, and decision-makers across construction\, manufacturing\, healthcare\, marketing\, and technology for a day of connection\, insight\, and growth. \nAttendees will gain valuable knowledge through engaging sessions focused on current industry trends\, helping them stay competitive and informed in an ever-evolving marketplace. Interactive roundtable procurement discussions offer a unique chance to hear directly from corporations about upcoming opportunities\, expectations\, and how to successfully navigate the procurement process. Throughout the event\, vendor tables provide space for businesses to showcase their products and services\, spark new partnerships\, and expand their visibility across multiple industries. \nWhy Attend?  \n\nDeepen your industry knowledge\n\n\nPosition your business for new opportunities\n\n\nBuild meaningful relationships
URL:https://regionalhca.org/event/wbc-southwest-multi-industry-summit/
LOCATION:Hurst Conference Center | 1601 Campus Dr\, Hurst\, TX 76054\, 1601 Campus Dr\, Hurst\, TX\, 76054\, United States
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SUMMARY:Building Blocks of Business Success
DESCRIPTION:Building Blocks of Business Success | Monthly Workshop  \nThese seminars are tailored for small business owners and are designed to equip them with essential tools and strategies for growth and success in the market. \n*Estos seminarios están dirigidos a pequeños empresarios y dueños de negocios\, brindándoles herramientas\, conocimientos y estrategias clave para impulsar su crecimiento y desarrollo en un mercado competitivo.* \nFirst Wednesday of every month\n7047 Harrisburg Blvd\, Houston\, TX 77011\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://regionalhca.org/event/building-blocks-of-business-success-2/2026-08-05/
LOCATION:7047 Harrisburg Blvd\, Houston\, TX 77011\, 7047 Harrisburg Blvd\, Houston\, 77011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Business Training
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SUMMARY:Build Fort Worth Construction Expo
DESCRIPTION:Build Fort Worth Construction Expo \nRegister Here \nAUGUST 6\, 2026 \nWILL ROGERS MEMORIAL CENTER \n3401 W LANCASTER AVE\, FORT WORTH\, TX 76107 \n 
URL:https://regionalhca.org/event/build-fort-worth-construction-expo-2/
LOCATION:Will Rogers Memorial Center\, 3401 W Lancaster Avenue\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 75107\, United States
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SUMMARY:Cash Flow Like a Pro: Quickbooks for Business Success
DESCRIPTION:7047 Harrisburg BlvdHouston\, TX\nThursday\, August 6  •  9 AM – 4 PM\n\nRegister Here\n\n\nJoin us IN PERSON as we explore the multifaceted aspects of financial management and unlock a wealth of invaluable knowledge essential for business prosperity! \nThis comprehensive\, day-long workshop is designed to emphasize the critical importance of effective financial management in achieving sustainable business success. Throughout the workshop\, participants will gain invaluable insights into the intricate workings of financial management\, equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate and optimize their business’s financial landscape. \n**LIGHT SNACKS AND LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED** \nHere’s what we will cover: \nWhat is Financial Management to Your Business? \nWe will discuss how managing financial management helps your business succeed. Participants will walk away from this session with a keen understanding of the financial cycle and application to their company. \nWhat Accounts are Important to your Business? \nWe will help you set up your company in QuickBooks Online. We will customize the Chart of Accounts to meet the company’s needs and align with GAAP. We will demonstrate how to create and track Accounts Receivables and Accounts Payables in QBO. Participants will walk away knowing how to set up bank feeds\, create new accounts\, invoices\, expenses\, write checks\, and categorize accounts in bank feeds. \nReconciliation of Balance Sheet Accounts \nWe will discuss the importance of reconciling balance sheet accounts monthly and how to resolve any duplications or missing transactions. You will walk away with the knowledge of reconciling statements in QBO and correct any missing or duplicated transactions. \nUnderstanding and Creating Monthly Reports – Profit & Loss\, Balance Sheet\, and Statement of Cash Flow Report \nWe will help you understand how to create the company Profit & Loss (Income Statement)\, Balance Sheet\, and Statement of Cash Flow Report for any given period on an Accrual or Cash Basis. You will walk away with knowledge of understanding the financial position of your company based on the reports. \n 
URL:https://regionalhca.org/event/cash-flow-like-a-pro-quickbooks-for-business-success-5/
LOCATION:7047 Harrisburg Blvd\, Houston\, TX 77011\, 7047 Harrisburg Blvd\, Houston\, 77011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Business Training
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SUMMARY:NCCER Construction Workforce Training Cohort 9 Spanish
DESCRIPTION:NCCER Construction Workforce Training \nCohort 9 – Español \nViernes\, 10 de Julio\, 2026 a Viernes\, 11 de Septiembre\, 2026 \nRegístrate Aquí \nViernes\, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm \n 
URL:https://regionalhca.org/event/nccer-construction-workforce-training-2-2-2/2026-08-07/
LOCATION:RHCA Headquarters & Training Center\, 2210 W. Illinois Avenue\, Dallas\, TX\, 75224\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workforce Training
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SUMMARY:Workforce Training Program - Cohorte 7 (Español)
DESCRIPTION:COMPLETELY FREE CONSTRUCTION FUNDAMENTAL CERTIFICATION \nThis certification program has been crafted to deliver the NCCER CORE Curriculum (National Center for Construction Education and Research)\, paving the way for participants to acquire a nationally recognized certification.
URL:https://regionalhca.org/event/workforce-training-program-cohorte-7-espanol/2026-08-07/
LOCATION:RHCA Headquarters  2210 W. Illinois Ave\, Dallas\, TX 75224\, 2210 W. Illinois Ave\, Dallas\, 75224\, United States
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SUMMARY:RHCA Volunteer & Ambassador Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Register Here
URL:https://regionalhca.org/event/rhca-volunteer-ambassador-orientation/
LOCATION:https://regionalhca.org/event/rhca-volunteer-ambassador-orientation/
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SUMMARY:Blueprint Reading Class - Spanish - Dallas
DESCRIPTION:An entry-level practical\, hands-on course designed for commercial subcontractors\, estimators\, and field staff who need to read plans accurately for bidding\, estimating\, and construction.​\nWho Should Attend:\nEntry-level and experienced subcontractors\, estimators\, and construction professionals seeking to improve plan reading\, quantity takeoff\, and scope understanding.\nDates\nJuly 18 – August 22 \nSaturdays\n8:00 am – 1:00 pm \nRegister Here\nWeek 1 Saturday\, July 18\, 2026\nWeek 2 Saturday\, July 25\, 2026\nWeek 3 Saturday\, August 1\, 2026\nWeek 4 Saturday\, August 8\, 2026\nWeek 5 Saturday\, August 15\, 2026\nWeek 6 Saturday\, August 22\, 2026 \nLocation\nRHCA HQ & Training Center\, 2210 W. Illinois Av. Dallas\, Texas 75224 \n  \n  \nClass 1: Blueprint basics and how a set is organized\nObjectives: Understand what’s in a commercial plan set and how to navigate it fast. Know who owns what (architect vs engineer vs specialty drawings) \nContent\nSheet index: G\, C\, A\, S\, M\, P\, E\, FP\, ID\, LS\nTitle blocks: project name\, sheet number\, revision dates\, seals\, keynotes\, general notes\, abbreviations\, symbols legend\, addenda\, bulletins\, ASIs\, CCDs: what changes your price and scope\nExercises:\n\n\n“Find it fast” scavenger hunt in a sample plan set\n\n\nIdentify the latest revision\, addenda impacts\, and which sheets apply to your trade\n\n\n\nClass 2: Scales\, dimensions\, and measuring correctly\nObjectives: Read scales and take off quantities without common mistakes\nContent\nArchitectural vs engineering scale\, typical commercial scales\nDimension strings\, baseline dimensions\, datum points\nTolerances and “do not scale” rules\nDigital measuring in PDFs (settings\, calibration\, pitfalls)\nExercises\n\n\nMeasure rooms and assemblies at different scales\n\n\nCalibrate a PDF and confirm against stated dimensions\n\n\n\nClass 3: Plans\, elevations\, sections\, and details\nObjectives: Understand how drawings “talk to each other” and where the real info lives\nContent\nPlan views vs reflected ceiling plans\nElevations: exterior/interior\, storefront/curtainwall basics\nSections: building sections\, wall sections\nDetails: where constructability and trade interfaces show up\, callouts\, detail references\, match lines\, key plans\nExercises\n\n\nTrace a wall type from plan to wall section to detail\n\n\nIdentify missing info and write a clean RFI question\n\n\n\nClass 4: Specifications\, codes\, and what actually governs\nObjectives: Know order of precedence and how specs affect labor and material\nContent\nProject manual structure\, Division 01\, trade divisions (CSI)\,\nPerformance vs prescriptive requirements\,\nSubmittals\, mockups\, quality requirements that cost money\,\nFire ratings\, STC\, ADA basics\, egress: what subs must watch\nExercises\n\n\nPull 10 scope drivers from specs that change price\n\n\nSpot 5 “hidden” requirements in Division 01 that affect schedule and manpower\n\n\n\nClass 5: Scope delineation\, exclusions\, and coordination boundaries\nObjectives: Write scopes that protect you and catch gaps before you buy risk\nContent\nTypical trade boundary issues (blocking\, sleeves\, firestopping\, sealants\, temp protection)\nAllowances vs alternates vs unit prices\nOwner-furnished/contractor-installed (OFCI) traps\nQualification language that’s fair and defensible\nExercises\n\n\nBuild a “scope checklist” for your trade\n\n\nDraft a one-page inclusions/exclusions and clarifications sheet for a bid\n\n\n\nClass 6: Structural and civil fundamentals for subs\nObjectives: Read enough S and C sheets to avoid bad assumptions\nContent\nGrids\, column lines\, elevations/benchmarks\, control lines\nFootings\, slabs\, embeds\, anchors\, rebar basics (what you must coordinate)\nCivil site plan basics: grades\, utilities\, storm\, erosion control\nExercises\n\n\nIdentify slab elevations and required transitions\n\n\nLocate embeds/anchors that affect your install and quantify the impact\n\n\n\nClass 7: MEP/FP basics and trade impacts\nObjectives: Understand MEP/FP drawings enough to coordinate and price conflicts\nContent\nSingle-line vs plan views\, risers\, schedules\nEquipment schedules: power\, clearances\, weights\, housekeeping pads\nCeiling coordination: duct\, pipe\, conduit\, lights\, diffusers\, sprinkler heads\nPenetrations and sleeves: who provides\, firestopping scope\nExercises\n\n\nFind 10 coordination conflicts and assign “owner” trade responsibility\n\n\nCreate a penetration log from one area of the plan\n\n\n\nClass 8: Door\, window\, finish\, and specialty schedules\nObjectives: Use schedules correctly and avoid underpricing scope items\nContent\nDoor schedules\, hardware sets\, frame types\, ratings\nWindow/storefront schedules\, glazing types\nFinish plans and finish schedules (flooring transitions\, wall base\, corner guards)\nEquipment and specialty schedules relevant to interiors\nExercises\n\n\nBuild a quick takeoff from a door schedule and verify against plan tags\n\n\nSpot rating and hardware scope issues that change cost\n\n\n\nClass 9: Takeoff workflows for estimating\nObjectives: Turn drawings into quantities\, labor assumptions\, and a bid number\nContent\nTakeoff structure: zones/levels/areas\, waste factors\, productivity assumptions\, crew mix\, assemblies vs unit takeoff (when each is better)\, plan review checklist before takeoff starts\nExercises\n\n\nComplete a mini takeoff (one floor or one area) using a template\n\n\nCompare two estimators’ quantities and reconcile differences\n\n\n\nClass 10: Pricing\, risk\, bid submission\, and handoff to operations\nObjectives: Submit clean bids and set the project team up to win after the award\nContent\nBid leveling: what GC asks for and how to respond\nAddenda tracking and last-minute changes\nSchedule impacts\, long-lead items\, escalation language\nTurnover package: what PM and foreman need from estimating\nExercises\n\n\nBuild a bid recap: scope\, clarifications\, assumptions\, alternates\, exclusions\n\n\nCreate a turnover checklist and a “risk register” for the job
URL:https://regionalhca.org/event/blueprint-reading-class-spanish-dallas/2026-08-08/
LOCATION:2210 W. Illinois Avenue\, Dallas\, TX 75224
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