Adding a touch of celebration to Hispanic Heritage Month, Governor Greg Abbott has set the date for the next Governor's Small Business Summit for September 19 in El Paso. Structured as a nod to the significant influence of Hispanic Texans, Abbott is poised to grace the event as the keynote speaker. "Nearly 200 years after Texas was founded, there has never been a better time to be a Texan, and that is due in large part to the contributions of Hispanic Texans to our great state," as stated by the Office of the Texas Governor. Tailored to small business owners and prospective entrepreneurs, the summit is a conduit for resources and knowledge aimed at nurturing business growth.
Held at Grace Gardens Event Center, located at 6701 Westside Drive, the event's agenda is jam-packed, ranging from digital fluency in "Tech Tactics" to building a solid team under "The Talent Pipeline." For young minds with a corporate bent, "Adulting 101" promises to be an incubator for developing young entrepreneurs. Alongside Governor Abbott, guests will hear from keynote figures like Alberto Treviño III, Texas Workforce Commissioner Representing Labor. With a registration fee of $20, attendees not only gain entrance to these sessions but will also enjoy the perks of a networking lunch and even a complimentary headshot.
These summits are just one piece amidst a broader puzzle of initiatives sponsored by the Governor's Office. As explained in the announcement by the Governor's office, this program spans the whole year and crosses various Texan regions. It's an expansive effort that embodies the state's entrepreneurial spirit, and one that Abbott is proud to declare as home to one in five of the nation's Hispanic business owners and a hotspot for Hispanic women entrepreneurs. For those unable to make it in person, the Governor’s Economic Development & Tourism Office and Office of Small Business Assistance give a digital lifeline with on-demand recordings of past webinars, details of which are on their website.
The El Paso summit marks merely the beginning of an itinerary that paints a diverse picture of Texan enterprise. With each location offering a thematic focus, these summits seem to bridge local nuances with statewide aspirations. Subsequent events are slated for Buffalo, New Braunfels with a spotlight on women entrepreneurs, Sweetwater, a veteran-focused affair at Wichita Falls, and lastly, Kaufman. Details, registration information, and more can be found at the official portal for those partaking in the Texan dream: gov.texas.gov/events. As the journey for the 2024 Governor’s Small Business Summit unfolds, El Paso sets the stage for a month-long salute to Hispanic heritage and its enduring impact on the tapestry of Texas.
