Governor Abbott Announces 2025 Governor's Small Business Summit in Carthage

Strategic Insights -

Governor Greg Abbott has announced the next 2025 Governor's Small Business Summit, set to take place in Carthage on Thursday, September 25. The summit aims to support Texas small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs by connecting them with resources and information to start, strengthen, and grow their businesses. With over 3.5 million small businesses across Texas, employing nearly half of all working Texans, the state continues to lead in job creation and business expansion. The summit will bring together local, state, and federal resource partners to provide key insights on critical business topics and offer networking opportunities with experts and other business owners.

Key Takeaways:

  • The 2025 Governor's Small Business Summit in Carthage will be held on Thursday, September 25, at Panola College in Carthage, TX.
  • The summit will feature panel sessions on topics such as "Winning Workforce Strategies: Recruiting & Developing Talent," "Grow or Go: Knowing When to Scale or Sell Your Business," and "Trending Now: Social Media Marketing & AI for Small Business."
  • Notable speaker Joe Esparza, Commissioner Representing Employers, Texas Workforce Commission, will host a Fireside Chat with entrepreneurs.
  • Registration is $20 and includes access to all sessions, resource providers, lunch, and complimentary headshots.
  • The summit is part of a statewide series of Governor's Small Business Summits, with remaining locations announced for October 23 in Denton and November 13 in Belton.
  • The Governor's Small Business Webinars, hosted by the Governor's Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office and Office of Small Business Assistance, offer on-demand recordings of past webinars on resources for small businesses and entrepreneurs in Texas.

Statistics:

  • Over 3.5 million small businesses are across Texas.
  • Small businesses employ nearly half of all working Texans.
  • The Governor's Small Business Summits are held throughout the year in regions across the state.
  • Registration for the 2025 Governor's Small Business Summit in Carthage costs $20.
  • The summit will take place from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
  • The remaining 2025 Governor's Small Business Summit locations are:

+ October 23: Denton (Women-Focused Event)

+ November 13: Belton (Veteran-Focused Event)

Sources:

  • Governor Greg Abbott's news release
  • The Governor's Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office
  • The Office of Small Business Assistance
  • gov.texas.gov/events
  • gov.texas.gov/business/page/small-business-webinars