Governor Greg Abbott today announced the 2023 statewide Governor’s Small Business Summit. Hosted in 15 different cities across the state, the Governor’s Small Business Summit aims to help Texas small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs reach new heights by connecting them to the resources and information necessary to start, empower and necessary to grow a business.
“Small businesses are at the heart of our powerful Texas economy,” Gov. Abbott said. “More than 95 percent of Texas businesses are small and employ nearly half of all working Texans. From our large city centers to our smaller rural communities, the state of Texas is focused on developing an environment where entrepreneurs have the freedom to strive, grow and thrive. I look forward to continuing to work with small businesses across the state to ensure they have the tools they need to thrive for an even brighter Texas tomorrow.”
The Governor’s Small Business Summit features a variety of sessions that bring local, state, and federal resource partners together to provide key insights into critical business issues. The summit also offers attendees the opportunity to network with other business owners and meet experts who provide timely, relevant and actionable advice on a variety of small business topics.
The 2023 Governor’s Small Business Summit locations and dates are listed below.
North Texas:
Abilene – May 18th
Arlington-July 13
Stephenville – July 27th
Central Texas:
Temple – May 4th
Fredericksburg-September 21
San Antonio – Open November
East Texas:
The Woods – June 15th
Marshal – August 24
Beaumont – October 5th
West Texas:
Amarillo – June 1st
Horizon City – September 7th
San Angelo – October 19th
South Texas:
Kingsville – June 29th
McAllen – August 10th
Zapata – December 7th
The Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism and the Office of Small Business Support also host Governor’s Small Business Webinars, which share information about resources for small businesses and entrepreneurs in Texas through an online format. To view recordings of previous webinars, visit: Governor’s Small Business Webinar Resource Library.
For detailed information on venues, speakers, and registration information for the 2023 Governor’s Small Business Summits, as well as additional events, go to: gov.texas.gov/events
