THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING
JUNE 11, 2026
9 a.m.–3 p.m.
HCDE Conference Center
Fifth Floor
6300 Irvington Blvd.
Houston, TX 77022
What is iPASS?
Join us for iPASS Small Business Academy
Expand your organization’s exposure to school districts, charter schools, Harris County Department of Education, and more.
The 2026 Internal Procurement Annual Supplier Showcase (iPASS) will provide valuable insights through informative presentations on financial services, K-12 procurement, federal contract acquisition, and grant writing.
Look back at iPASS 2026
iPASS 2026 Recap
iPASS event equips small business community with tools for success
Attendees explored resources, heard from experts and built relationships to strengthen their businesses
Have questions about iPASS? Let us know!
Edna E. Johnson, Ed.D., CTCM, RTSBA
HCDE Director of Procurement Services
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Charisma Tolbert
HCDE Procurement Specialist
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Featured Speakers
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Veronica R. Douglas, CPPO, CPPB, NIGP-CPP
Assistant Director, Small Business Development Program
Topic: How to Do Business with Colleges and Universities in Texas
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Mariah Thompson-Carter
Statewide Marketing Coordinator at Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Topic: How to Do Business with Texas
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Winston Labbé
Deputy District Director at U.S. Small Business Administration
Topic: How to Do Business with the Federal Government
Funding Opportunities for Small Businesses Breakout Session
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Aziz Rahim
President, Sugar Land Area, Wallis Bank
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Gary Henderson
Executive VP, Stellar Bank
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Francisco Gonzalez
SBA Business Development Officer, LiftFund
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Irvin Williams
VP SBA Business Development Officer, The Bancorp
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