Up to the Minute January 21, 2026

In this episode, we highlight how HCC and the Pearland Innovation Hub are providing networking and business opportunities to empower entrepreneurs through the Small Business Success Series. We also explore the Alcott Village renovation, showing how preserving affordable housing and promoting housing stability improves quality of life for families in need.
Guests:
Tania Monroy Navigator, Pearland Innovation Hub
HCC Community Partner

Charlenette Jones Founder, Cool Collective
HCC Small Business Success Participant

Eddie Starz
Senior Development Associate
Roers Companies

For More Info:

o Tania Monroy
o www.pearlandinnovationhub.com

o Charlenette Jones
o https://itsthecoolcollective.com/
o http://www.hccs.edu/hcc-in-the-commun...
o https://www.hccs.edu/hcc-in-the-commu...
• Eddie Starz
o https://www.alcottvillage.com/
o https://harriscountyhfc.org/
• Rec Sports Flag Football Tryouts
o Mason Park, 118 Glendale Street
o Contact Tiara Hartfield at Tiara.Hartfield@hccs.edu or call 713-718-7002.
• HCC Rec Sports stride for health
o HCC Eastside Campus, 6815 Rustic St
• HCC Navigating AI event
o https://events.teams.microsoft.com/login
• HCC Free Grocery Market
o HCC Alief Bissonnet, 13803 Bissonnet St
https://www.hccs.edu/support-services...
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