Small Business News: August 2017 Issue

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Small Business Newsletter

Welcome to the August 2017 edition of the small business newsletter from the Governor’s Office of Small Business Assistance. The Office works to establish the State of Texas as the premier place to start, grow and sustain a business. Thank you for your part in making Texas the best place to do business.

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Governor's Small Business Workshop: Converse

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We are excited to announce the upcoming Governor’s Small Business Service Provider Workshop on September 6, 2017, at the Maranatha Bible Church in Converse. 

In partnership with the City of Converse Economic Development Corporation, the Workshop will provide stakeholders, community leaders, business owners, and entrepreneurs with the opportunity to attend presentations facilitated by experts in their fields, networking with state officials and resources to start, grow and sustain small businesses in your community.

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Governor's Business Forum for Women: Making Texas #1 For Women-Owned Businesses

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Join us at the second annual Governor's Business Forum for Women on October 11, 2017, at the Westin Galleria in Houston.

The Governor's Business Forum for Women, presented by the Greater Houston Women's Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by the Governor's Office, the Texas Workforce Commission, and numerous local partners, provides entrepreneurs and businesses valuable tools, skills, and knowledge needed to thrive in today's fast-paced economy. 

For more information about attending the conference, call (713) 782-3777 or visit http://www.ghwcc.org/.

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ICYMI: Four Texas Cities Ranked Best Places to Start a Business

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City of Amarillo

According to a recent CNBC Small Business Survey of 2,030 business owners, the cities of Laredo, Lubbock, Amarillo and Austin ranked within the top 15 best places to start a business in America.

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Texas Business Conferences

The Texas Workforce Commission's Office of the Commissioner Representing Employers sponsors the Texas Business Conferences, a series of employer seminars around the state. Upcoming dates include:

  • Lubbock, August 25
  • Galveston, September 8
  • San Antonio, September 14-15

To sign up for the conferences, visit the TWC website.


Governor's Small Business Forums


Midland | September 28 

Dallas/Fort Worth | October 4

Bryan | October.5

Pharr | October 19

Texarkana | October 26

Governor's Business Forum for Women | Houston
October 11


Governor's Small Business Service Provider Workshops


Early | August 22

Converse | September 6

Fairfield | October 12

Tomball | October 30


Trade Shows


MEDICA | Dusseldorf, Germany
 November 13-16
(Sold out)


Resources


The Governor's Commission for Women

Texas Workforce Commission Skills for Small Businesses

Texas Workforce Commission Skills Development Fund

Texas Veterans Commission

The Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities

Texas Department of Agriculture's - Capital for Texas Small Business Loan

Governor's Small Business Handbook

Small Business Administration Texas Profile

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

OSHCON: Occupational Safety and Health Consultation Program

Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts

Texas Secretary of State


Contact Us


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Governor's Office of Small Business Assistance
P.O. Box 12428
Austin, TX 78711
smallbusiness@gov.texas.gov
(512) 936-0100

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