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BASTROP — Bastrop is one of 15 Texas communities recently selected by Gov. Greg Abbott to host small business owners from across the state and showcase the importance of regional ventures in its economy.
The 2025 Governor’s Small Business Summit, aimed at suppor t i ng sm a l business owners and aspi r ing entrepreneurs, will offer vital resources and information on sta r t i ng, s t r eng thening and growing a business, according to Abbott.
“ Smal l businesses are the driving force behind the Texas economy,” he said. “With more than 3.3 million small businesses across Texas, employing nearly half of all working Texans, our state continues to lead the nation in small business growth, and as the best state to start a business. Together, we will continue to partner with small businesses to help them grow and thrive in our great state.”
The summit will provide sessions with local, state and federal experts offering advice on various critical business topics. It also serves as a networking platform for business owners to connect with others in the field and gain actionable insights, Abbott added. Regist ration is now open for all 2025 Governor’s Sma ll Bus i ne s s Summit locations, including Bastrop’s June 26 session. Other summit locations include Uvalde, Orange, Denison, Sugar Land and Pharr.
For more details or to register, visit gov.texas.gov/business/events.
