Abbott proclaims May 9-15 Small Business Week in Texas
Governor Greg Abbott marked May 9-15, 2021, as Small Business Week in Texas and pointed to state webinars and business assistance resources.
Governor Greg Abbott proclaimed May 9-15, 2021, as Small Business Week in Texas and urged Texans to recognize the role small businesses play in the state economy.
In the proclamation, Abbott said small businesses account for 99.8% of businesses in Texas and help drive local job creation, community resilience and economic growth.
Abbott also announced the next Governor's Small Business Webinar, titled “Starting a Business in Texas,” set for Thursday, May 13, 2021, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. CT. The release said a registration link was available on the state website.
The governor's office pointed readers to several state resources for entrepreneurs and existing owners. Those include the Governor's Small Business Webinar Resource Library, which offers on-demand webinars; the Governor's Small Business Resource Portal, which provides customized lists of resources and contacts; and the Governor's Office of Small Business Assistance, which offers advocacy, entrepreneurial support, education and technical assistance to small and medium-sized businesses.
The release said the office serves as a focal point for start-ups and small businesses in urban, suburban and rural communities. It also said the Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office promotes Texas as a business location and travel destination while working with regional and community partners.
According to the release, nearly 20,000 small businesses and resource providers have taken part in the webinar series since April 2020.
The Governor's Commission for Women also planned a series of regional webinars beginning in July, with dates and details to be announced. The commission said the sessions would offer subject-matter expert advice on starting, growing and sustaining a business.
The next scheduled event is the May 13 webinar, followed by the regional webinar series.
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