Texans with an ear for music and an eye for community growth may want to turn their attention to Borger this month. Governor Greg Abbott has announced a virtual workshop to bolster the music scene in Texas towns, with the City of Borger hosting the event on Monday at 11:00 AM. The workshop is part of the Music Friendly Texas Community program, which since its 2016 inception, has worked towards nurturing the state's music industry.
During the virtual event, jointly hosted by the Texas Music Office (TMO) and the City of Borger, attendees will learn what it takes to get the Music Friendly Texas Community designation. "Music is key to the Texas brand and to our local economies," Governor Abbott told the Office of the Texas Governor. He also highlighted the industry's substantial contribution to Texas, citing "more than 192,000 direct and indirect permanent jobs" and a yearly economic impact north of "$26 billion". Borger is poised to join more than 65 other cities that have previously received the designation, pending the completion of their certification.
The workshop will feature TMO Community Relations and Outreach Specialist Gini Mascorro, who will elucidate the program's benefits and answer participants' questions. The Texas Music Office positions itself as a facilitator for job creation and industry partnerships, according to details provided in a state-run website. This approach to development sends "a clear message to industry professionals that certified communities are serious about attracting and developing music industry growth," as explained on the Office of the Texas Governor website.
Interested musicians, venue owners, and members of the public can join the virtual Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop via the link provided at bit.ly/3ZjYGvv, using the Meeting ID: 254 360 361 57 and the Passcode: eV28Um. For those seeking more information or who have inquiries before the workshop, Deidra Thomas, Public Engagement Coordinator for the City of Borger, can be contacted at (806) 273-0900.
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