For more information contact (Featured Partners):
Angelina College Small Business Development Center- Larry Cain, CGBP
Nacogdoches Convention and Visitors Bureau- Sherry Morgan, Executive Director
Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce- C. Wayne Mitchell, President & CEO
Nacogdoches Economic Development Corporation (NEDCO) – Larissa Philpot, President & CEO
Texas Forest Country Partnership- Nancy Windham, President & CEO
Pictured are members of the Office of the Governor’s Economic Development and Tourism team who are working with Nacogdoches community partners to produce the Governor’s Small Business Forum in Nacogdoches on Aug. 15. From left are Shelby Maresca, Vanessa Goodson and Roxana Newton.
(Photo provided by the Governor’s Office)
Members of the East Texas small business community will be invited to attend this one day event that will provide small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs with timely, relevant, actionable advice on how to start, operate, grow and sustain their businesses. According to C. Wayne Mitchell, President and CEO of the Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce, “The program will address a variety of topics that have been identified about the needs, challenges and opportunities of doing business in East Texas.”
The Forum is a collaborative project involving the Texas Governor’s Office of Economic Development, Texas Workforce Commission and several East Texas organizations including the Angelina College Small Business Development Center; Nacogdoches Convention and Visitors Bureau; Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce; Nacogdoches Economic Development Corporation (NEDCO) and the Texas Forest Country Partnership.
Larissa Philpot, President & CEO of Nacogdoches Economic Development Corporation (NEDCO) is excited about the Forum being held in Nacogdoches. “The East Texas Governor’s Small Business Forum will be a unique opportunity for local entrepreneurs and small business owners to gain access to resources and expert advice on business solutions. Small businesses are the backbone of Nacogdoches, and NEDCO is committed to supporting these businesses in all stages, from the startup process, to the acceleration and growth stage. NEDCO is thankful for the governor’s interest in bringing resources to East Texas businesses. The Nacogdoches community is like no other, featuring prime locations for meetings and events. We are proud to showcase what we have to offer, and be recognized by the highest office in Texas.”
Sponsor opportunities are available to support the Forum and exhibit space will be available on a limited basis.
The event will feature private and public small business resources, practical solutions, best practices and expert assistance on a broad range of business topics and challenges. It is also an opportunity to network with other entrepreneurs, business owners, managers, and business-oriented non-profits, as well as local, regional, state and federal agencies.
The Angelina College SBDC Director Larry Cain is also involved with the effort and looks forward to a productive Forum. “The Angelina College Small Business Development Center is excited to partner with other local organizations to present the Governor’s Small Business Forum,” Cain said. “The Forum will feature a variety of valuable resources for prospective and current entrepreneurs in East Texas. Don’t miss this event!”
Additional information about the Forum location will become available in the next few weeks. To register, visit the event’s webpage at gov.texas.gov/business/events.
For more information contact any of the partner organizations or the Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce at 936-560-5533.
