Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced the Governor's Small Business Summit, set to take place in Sweetwater next Thursday, to support and promote entrepreneurship in the state. In a press release detailed by the State of Texas Government website, the Governor emphasized the contribution of small businesses to the Texas economy, noting, "With over 3 million small businesses employing nearly half of the Texas workforce, Texas remains a top state for small business job growth."
The event, which is scheduled to run from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Texas State Technical College – Sweetwater, aims to directly aid small business owners and those aspiring to start their own ventures by connecting them to important resources and insights. "Texas offers opportunities and partnership for businesses of all sizes to grow and succeed," Governor Abbott stated in the press release, extending an invitation to the state's small business community. The summit is expected to facilitate networking, provide access to expert advice, and cover critical topics such as marketing, social media engagement, state and regional resources, and financing options.
The summit will also feature a keynote address by Holly Betenbough of Betenbough Companies, an entity recognized in Texas for its contributions to business and community development. For those interested in attending, the registration fee is $20 and covers educational sessions, networking opportunities, lunch, and free headshots.
Following the Sweetwater event, the Governor's Office continues to showcase their commitment to small business support with additional summits in the coming months. One particularly targeted event is the November 14 summit in Wichita Falls which will focus on veteran entrepreneurs. The series will wrap up on December 5 in Kaufman. While providing these in-person resources, the Governor’s Economic Development & Tourism Office and the Office of Small Business Assistance also cater to wider audiences online offering small business webinars, recordings of which are available on demand at the state government's business page.
