Carthage, September 24, 2025
News Summary
The Governor’s Small Business Summit is set for September 25, 2025, in Carthage, Texas. The event will connect $3.5 million small businesses with vital resources. Attendees will engage in various sessions focused on workforce development, business scaling, and marketing strategies. Registration is $20, covering all sessions, lunch, and professional headshots. This summit aims to provide actionable advice and networking opportunities for entrepreneurs in Texas.
Carthage — The next Governor’s Small Business Summit will take place in Carthage, Texas, on September 25, 2025. The day-long event will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Panola College, located at 1109 W. Panola St., Carthage. The summit aims to connect entrepreneurs with essential resources to help them start and grow their businesses.
Summary of the event
This event is part of Governor Greg Abbott’s broader initiative to support Texas’ 3.5 million small businesses. The summit will include panel sessions on workforce recruitment and development strategies, business scaling decisions, marketing and technology use, and a local entrepreneurs’ conversation. Registration costs $20 and includes access to all sessions, lunch, and complimentary professional headshots. Attendees will have opportunities to network with other business owners and receive actionable advice from experts.
What attendees will find
Schedule and location
The day-long event will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Panola College, located at 1109 W. Panola St., Carthage. The agenda is designed to fit educational panels, a fireside chat, and networking time into one business day.
Sessions and topics
- Workforce recruitment and development strategies.
- Business scaling strategies—knowing when to scale or sell.
- Social media marketing and the application of artificial intelligence for small businesses.
- A fireside chat with local entrepreneurs.
Speakers and special remarks
Joe Esparza, the Texas Workforce Commission Commissioner Representing Employers, will deliver remarks. The program will also feature panels and local business leaders who will discuss practical steps for growing a business in Texas.
Logistics and registration
Registration costs $20 and includes access to all sessions, lunch, and complimentary professional headshots. The fee covers the full program for the day and registration is open to small business owners, entrepreneurs, and other interested participants. For registration information and details about the summit, small businesses can visit gov.texas.gov/events.
Related events and resources
Two additional summits are scheduled for 2025: A women-focused event on October 23 in Denton. A veterans-focused summit on November 13 in Belton. The Governor’s Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office will also host online webinars throughout the year, with past recordings available for those who cannot attend in person.
Why the summit matters
The summit aims to connect entrepreneurs with essential resources to help them start and grow their businesses. Small businesses in Texas employ nearly half of all working Texans and are crucial to the state’s economic growth. This event is part of a statewide effort to provide practical tools and direct access to experts for business owners and entrepreneurs. Governor Abbott encourages all small business owners and entrepreneurs to participate in this summit or one in their region.
Practical takeaways for attendees
- Actionable advice on workforce recruitment and development.
- Guidance on recognizing the right time to scale or sell a business.
- Hands-on ideas for social media marketing and early uses of artificial intelligence in small business operations.
- Opportunities to form local business connections and obtain professional headshots for branding needs.
Background
State leaders have framed the summits as part of a broader effort to support small businesses across Texas. Organizers note that small business activity underpins local economies and job growth. The Governor’s Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office adds webinars and recorded materials to broaden access to the summit content for those unable to attend in person.
FAQ
When and where is the summit?
The next Governor’s Small Business Summit will take place in Carthage, Texas, on September 25, 2025.
What are the event hours and exact venue?
The day-long event will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Panola College, located at 1109 W. Panola St., Carthage.
What is the goal of the summit?
The summit aims to connect entrepreneurs with essential resources to help them start and grow their businesses.
How much does registration cost and what does it include?
Registration costs $20 and includes access to all sessions, lunch, and complimentary professional headshots.
Who will speak at the event?
Joe Esparza, the Texas Workforce Commission Commissioner Representing Employers, will deliver remarks.
What panel topics will be covered?
Panel sessions will cover: Workforce recruitment and development strategies; Business scaling strategies—knowing when to scale or sell; Social media marketing and the application of artificial intelligence for small businesses; A fireside chat with local entrepreneurs.
Are there other summits planned in 2025?
Two additional summits are scheduled for 2025: A women-focused event on October 23 in Denton. A veterans-focused summit on November 13 in Belton.
Where can I find registration details?
For registration information and details about the summit, small businesses can visit gov.texas.gov/events.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | The next Governor’s Small Business Summit will take place in Carthage, Texas, on September 25, 2025. |
| Time & Venue | The day-long event will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Panola College, located at 1109 W. Panola St., Carthage. |
| Purpose | The summit aims to connect entrepreneurs with essential resources to help them start and grow their businesses. |
| Cost | Registration costs $20 and includes access to all sessions, lunch, and complimentary professional headshots. |
| Key Topics | Workforce recruitment and development strategies; Business scaling strategies—knowing when to scale or sell; Social media marketing and the application of artificial intelligence for small businesses; A fireside chat with local entrepreneurs. |
| Additional 2025 Summits | Two additional summits are scheduled for 2025: A women-focused event on October 23 in Denton. A veterans-focused summit on November 13 in Belton. |
| More Info | For registration information and details about the summit, small businesses can visit gov.texas.gov/events. |
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