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Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the first Governor’s Small Business Summit of 2025 will take place in Uvalde on March 27. These summits are scheduled throughout the year across Texas to assist small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs by providing access to essential resources and information for starting, strengthening, and expanding their businesses.

“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.”

The Uvalde summit will bring together local, state, and federal resource partners to provide insights on important business topics. Attendees will have opportunities to network with other business owners and meet experts who can offer relevant advice on various small business subjects.

The event is scheduled for Thursday, March 27, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the SSGT. Willie de Leon Civic Center in Uvalde. Topics covered will include "Getting Started — Small Business 101," "Financing the Future — Access to Funding for Growing Businesses," and "Building Your Brand — Targeted Marketing & Social Media Techniques." Registration costs $20 and includes access to sessions, resource providers, lunch, and complimentary headshots.

Registration is open for other locations of the 2025 Governor’s Small Business Summit:

- April 24: Orange

- May 15: Denison

- May 29: Sugar Land

- June 12: Hays County

- June 26: Bastrop

- July 10: Rockport-Fulton

- July 24: Waxahachie

- August 7: Pharr

- August 21: Big Lake

- September 11: Eagle Pass

- September 25: Carthage

- October 9: Dalhart

- October 23: Denton (Women-Focused Event)

- November 13: Belton (Veteran-Focused Event)

Additionally, the Governor’s Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office along with the Office of Small Business Assistance hosts webinars aimed at sharing resources for small businesses online. Past webinar recordings can be accessed at gov.texas.gov/business/page/small-business-webinars.