Welcome to the Greater Houston Business Procurement Forum
We are a nonprofit that brings together major corporations and government agencies as well as their contracting officers, purchasers, buyers, diversity managers, decision makers, and public officials with small and minority-owned businesses to make business happen in the areas of contracting, financing, bonding, management, and technical assistance.
Why Should You Attend Our Events?
At our monthly breakfasts, you can
- Meet future clients
- Learn from quality speakers
- Participate in team building opportunities
- Experience a great place to network
- Understand the business forecast
- Find contracting opportunities
There is no cost to attend, and pre-registration is NOT required.
Our Mission
The Mission of the Greater Houston Business Procurement Forum is to be a world class forum uniquely designed to provide advocates an opportunity to promote and enhance the success of “Economically and Socially Disadvantaged Businesses.” The goal is to bring together public and private sector officials, corporate and government administrators, political leaders, knowledgeable business leaders and entrepreneurs to share information on key business issues and create, execute and deliver business opportunities that “Make a Positive Difference” in the communities we live and serve.
Our History
The Greater Houston Business Procurement Forum (GHBPF) was established in 1991 to be a world class Forum uniquely designed to provide advocates an opportunity to promote and enhance the success of “Economically and Socially Disadvantaged Businesses”.
The Greater Houston Business Procurement Forum is an opportunity and convenient way for small business owners and operators to acquire contracts, information, and assistance from government agencies and large businesses. Small businesses network with each other and connect with larger businesses and agencies in the community.
The procurement forum is intended for the Houston Business Community, emerging small business owners, and supporters of free enterprise, economic development professionals, students, friends and all other guests.