Abbott proclaims Small Business Week in Texas
Governor Greg Abbott declared May 9–15 Small Business Week in Texas, citing the role small firms play in the state economy and directing owners to state resources.
Governor Greg Abbott proclaimed May 9-15, 2021, as Small Business Week in Texas in a May 10 state news release that also promoted a webinar and several state business resources.
The release linked the observance to Texas' economic rebound and the role small firms play in local hiring and commerce. It said 99.8% of businesses in Texas are small businesses.
Abbott said small businesses are "the heart of every Texas community" and added, "When small businesses succeed, Texas succeeds." The release also said small businesses have long written the story of Texas and that their pioneering spirit still fuels shared prosperity.
Alongside the proclamation, the Governor's Office announced a Small Business Webinar titled Starting a Business in Texas for Thursday, May 13, 2021, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. CT. The release provided a registration link and said the webinar series has drawn nearly 20,000 small businesses and resource providers since April 2020.
The state release pointed entrepreneurs to the Governor's Small Business Webinar Resource Library, which offers on-demand sessions, and the Small Business Resource Portal, which provides customized lists of resources and contacts. It also cited the Governor's Office of Small Business Assistance, which says it helps Texas businesses through advocacy, entrepreneurial support, education and technical assistance.
The release said the office serves startups and small businesses in urban, suburban and rural communities. It also said the Governor's Commission for Women plans to host regional webinars beginning in July, with dates and details to be announced.
Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office, which the release said is tasked with marketing and promoting Texas as a business location and travel destination, was also named in the announcement.
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