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

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Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the next 2025 Governor's Small Business Summit will be held in Pharr on Thursday, August 7. The Governor's Small Business Summits aim to help Texas small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs succeed by connecting them with the resources and information needed to start, strengthen, and grow a business. With over 3.3 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, offering participants the opportunity to network with other business owners and meet experts who will share timely, relevant, and actionable advice on various small business topics.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Governor's Small Business Summit -- Pharr will be held on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at the Jose "Pepe" Salinas Memorial Recreation Center in Pharr, Texas.
  • The summit will provide panel sessions on "Stronger Together: Driving Success Through Collaboration," "Building Your Dream: A Conversation with Entrepreneurs," and "Strategies for Growth: Leveraging State and Local Programs."
  • The event will feature keynote speaker Sasha Levine, Executive Vice President of Levcor, and additional speaker Alberto Treviño, Commissioner Representing Labor, Texas Workforce Commission.
  • Registration for the event is $20 and includes access to all sessions, resource providers, lunch, and complimentary headshots.
  • Registration is also open for upcoming 2025 Governor's Small Business Summit locations in Big Lake, Eagle Pass, Carthage, Dalhart, Denton, Belton, and other cities.
  • The Governor's Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office and Office of Small Business Assistance also host Governor's Small Business Webinars to share information about resources for small businesses through an online format.

Statistics:

  • The state of Texas hosts Governor's Small Business Summits throughout the year in various regions across the state.
  • Over 3.3 million small businesses operate in Texas, employing nearly half of all working Texans.
  • Registration for the event is $20, and it includes a range of benefits such as access to sessions, resource providers, lunch, and complimentary headshots.
  • The Governor's Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office and Office of Small Business Assistance host Governor's Small Business Webinars to share information about resources for small businesses and entrepreneurs in Texas through an online format.

Sources:

  • Office of the Governor of Texas
  • gov.texas.gov/events
  • gov.texas.gov/business/page/small-business-webinars

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