Texas Governor Greg Abbott has just given a big Texas-sized salute to 15 local communities slated to host the 2024 Governor's Small Business Summit, as reported by the Office of the Texas Governor. These summits, spread across the Lone Star State, are designed to be a helping hand for small business owners and entrepreneurs, offering essential resources and knowledge needed to launch and grow their ventures.
Reinforcing Texas’ reputation as a haven for small businesses, Abbott praised these economic engines, saying, "Small businesses are the very heart of our communities and the backbone of the booming Texas economy," with a staggering 3.2 million small enterprises employing almost half of the state's workforce, according to the official announcement. These summits aren't just talk; they're about connecting, learning, and thriving, allowing participants to network with other business owners and experts ready to offer practical advice on a wide array of business concerns.
Got your calendars ready? You can now sign up for any summits, kicking off on April 4th in Weslaco and making its way through various Texas towns including Corpus Christi, Round Rock, and Galveston, before wrapping up in Kaufman come December 5th. It's free for admission and open to any Texan entrepreneur looking to scale up their business savvy.
Aspiring hosts can also get in on the action for future summits by reaching out to the Office of Small Business Assistance, and for those who can’t attend in person, the Governor's Economic Development and Tourism Office along with the Office of Small Business Assistance host webinars packed with tips and tricks for small businesses, with past sessions readily available on-demand at the governor's website, so no excuse not to get informed, Texas entrepreneurs.
