Governor’s Small Business Summit in Nacogdoches
September 3 @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Register Here: >> https://gov.texas.gov/business/event/governors-small-business-summit-nacogdoches
The Governor’s Small Business Summit aims to help Texas small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs reach new heights by connecting them with the resources and information needed to start, strengthen and grow a business. This event offers a variety of sessions bringing together local, state and federal resource partners to provide key insights on critical business topics. It’s also an opportunity to network with other business owners and meet experts who will share timely, relevant and actionable advice on a multitude of small business subjects.
Governor’s Small Business Summit — Nacogdoches
When:
September 3, 2026 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Where:
The Fredonia Hotel, 200 N. Fredonia St., Nacogdoches, TX 75961
Panel Sessions:
• Rooted & Resilient: Cultivating Long-Term Growth in East Texas
• Capital & Confidence: Navigating Funding, Cash Flow and Financial Strategy
• The AI Advantage: Practical Strategies for Small Business Owners
Keynote: Bob & Kelli Phillips, Former Hosts of Texas Country Reporter
The Governor’s Small Business Summit — Nacogdoches aims to help Texas small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs reach new heights by connecting them with the resources and information needed to start, strengthen and grow a business. This event offers a variety of sessions bringing together local, state and federal resource partners to provide key insights on critical business topics. It’s also an opportunity to network with other business owners and meet experts who will share timely, relevant and actionable advice on a multitude of small business subjects.
Brief Agenda:
8 – 9am: Resource Fair & Networking Hour
9 – 9:30am: Welcoming & Opening Remarks
9:45am – 1:35pm: Sessions, Speakers & Lunch
1:35pm – 2pm: Closing
The Governor’s Small Business Summit — Nacogdoches is hosted in partnership with the Nacogdoches Economic Development Corporation and Texas Workforce Commission with contributions by the Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce.
Registration is $20 and will include access to all sessions, resource providers, lunch and complimentary headshots.
