Small Business Education: Economic Development in Texas Workshop

Fostering a vibrant, thriving economy is critical to the future of our great community. All across East Texas, cities and other local governments are working to nurture small business, encourage entrepreneurship, advance commerce, and create jobs. Join us in this workshop to learn how to recruit, retain, and build better businesses to improve our local economic development. Highlights: Economic development defined Economic vs. business vs. community development Trends in economic development Small town hurdles Business retention and expansion Incentives and financing This session is geared toward current and prospective small business owners.