Governor Greg Abbott today announced the 2023 Governor’s Small Business Summit across the state. Held in 15 different cities across the state, the Governor’s Small Business Summit aims to help Texas small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs connect with the resources and information they need to start, strengthen and grow their businesses They reach new heights.
“Small businesses are at the heart of our strong Texas economy,” Governor Abbott said. “More than 95 percent of Texas businesses are small businesses, and they employ nearly half of all Texas workers. From our large urban centers to our smaller rural communities, Texas is committed to fostering an environment , giving entrepreneurs the freedom to pursue, grow and prosper. I look forward to continuing to work with small businesses in every region of the state to ensure they have the tools they need to succeed in building a better Texas tomorrow. “
The Governor’s Small Business Summit offers a variety of sessions that bring together local, state and federal resource partners to provide key insights on key business topics. The summit also offers participants the opportunity to network with other business owners and meet experts who will share timely, relevant and actionable advice on a host of small business topics.
The 2023 Governor’s Small Business Summit locations and dates are listed below.
North Texas:
Abilene – May 18
Arlington – July 13
Stephenville – July 27
Central Texas:
Temple – May 4th
Fredericksburg – September 21
San Antonio – November TBD
East Texas:
The Woodlands – June 15
Marshall – August 24
Beaumont – October 5
West Texas:
Amarillo – June 1
Horizon City – September 7
San Angelo – October 19
South Texas:
Kingsville – June 29
McAllen – August 10
Zapata – December 7
The Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism and Office of Small Business Assistance also host the Governor’s Small Business Webinars to share information about resources for Texas small businesses and entrepreneurs in an online format. To view recordings of past webinars, please visit: Governor’s Small Business Webinar Resource Library.
For location, speaker and registration information, and other event details for the 2023 Governor’s Small Business Summit, visit: gov.texas.gov/events