Governor Greg Abbott has announced a Governor’s Small Business Summit for Hays County, scheduled to take place in Kyle on June 12. These summits are organized throughout the year across Texas to assist small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs by providing access to essential resources and information necessary for business development.
“Small businesses are the cornerstone of our vibrant communities and the driving force behind Texas’ thriving economy,” stated Governor Abbott. “With more than 3.3 million small businesses across Texas, employing nearly half of all working Texans, our state continues to lead in job creation and business expansion. I invite all small business owners and entrepreneurs to attend this Governor’s Small Business Summit or one in their region. Together, we will ensure that our small business community continues to thrive as we build a stronger, more prosperous Texas than ever before.”
The summit aims to bring together local, state, and federal resource partners who will provide insights on important business topics. Participants will have opportunities to network with other business owners and gain advice from experts on various small business subjects.
The event details are as follows:
Governor’s Small Business Summit — Hays County
Thursday, June 12, 2025
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Stone Hall at Texas Old Town
2210 Old Stagecoach Rd
Kyle, TX 78640
Session topics include balancing tech innovation with cyber protection, adaptable strategies for a changing workforce, and marketing insights to drive real results. Brian McCoy, Board Chairman of McCoy’s Building Supply, is scheduled as the keynote speaker.
Registration costs $20 and includes access to sessions, resource providers, lunch, and complimentary headshots. More information is available at gov.texas.gov/events.
The summit is hosted by the Governor’s Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office along with the Office of Small Business Assistance in collaboration with several local chambers of commerce including Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce and Greater Buda Chamber of Commerce among others.
Additional summits are planned throughout 2025 in various locations such as Bastrop on June 26; Rockport-Fulton on July 10; Waxahachie on July 24; Pharr on August 7; Big Lake on August 21; Eagle Pass on September 11; Carthage on September 25; Dalhart on October 9; Denton (Women-Focused Event) on October 23; Belton (Veteran-Focused Event) on November 13.
For those unable to attend in person events or seeking further information about resources for small businesses in Texas can view past webinars hosted by the Governor’s offices online at gov.texas.gov/business/page/small-business-webinars.
