Mid City Times

Registration is open for the Governor’s Small Business Summit scheduled for Thursday, July 13 in Arlington.

The Governor’s Small Business Summit, which is being held in 15 different cities this year, aims to help Texas small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs reach new heights by connecting them with the resources and information needed to start, strengthen, and grow a business.

Arlington’s summit is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Globe Life Field, 734 Stadium Drive. Click here to register.

 “Small businesses are the very heart of our mighty Texas economy,” said Governor Greg Abbott. “More than 95 percent of Texas businesses are small, and they employ nearly half of all working Texans. From our big city centers to our smaller rural communities, the State of Texas is focused on developing an environment where entrepreneurs have the freedom to aspire, 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 needed to succeed for an even brighter Texas of tomorrow.”

 The Governor’s Small Business summit offers a variety of sessions bringing together local, state, and federal resource partners to provide key insights on critical business topics. The Summit also provides participants the opportunity to network with other business owners and meet experts who will share timely, relevant, and actionable advice on a multitude of small business topics.

Panel Topics

• Access to Finance and Funding
• Building a Business: Learning from the Experts
• Recruiting, Training and Retaining Employees in Today's Economy
• What's Hot: Marketing and Communication Tools for Small Businesses

The summit's keynote speaker is Rob Matwick, Executive Vice President, Business Operations, Texas Rangers. Registration is $20 and includes access to all sessions, keynote speaker, resource providers, lunch and complimentary headshots.

 The Governor’s Economic Development and Tourism Office and Office of Small Business Assistance also host Governor’s Small Business Webinars, sharing information about resources for small businesses and entrepreneurs in Texas through an online format.

Click here for detailed information on locations, speakers and registration information for the 2023 Governor’s Small Business Summits, as well as additional events.

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