Texas Economic Development

The Governor’s #SmallBusiness Summit — Uvalde is just a few weeks away! The event will offer informative panels ?? Getting Started — Small Business 101 ?? Financing the Future — Access to Funding for Growing Businesses ?? Building Your Brand — Targeted Marketing & Social Media Techniques Plus, networking opportunities, resource provider tables and did we mention FREE headshots?! Visit gov.texas.gov/events to register now. You won’t want to miss it! Texas Workforce Commission

Headed your way next, East Texas! Save the date for the Governor’s #SmallBusiness Summit — Orange. Visit gov.texas.gov/events to register early and check back as more details become available. Texas Workforce Commission

Join us next Wednesday for the Governor’s #SmallBusiness Webinar Series: Navigating the HUB Certification. Hosted in partnership with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, this webinar will provide an overview and answer FAQs about the Statewide Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Program. Visit gov.texas.gov/events to register now!?

ICYMI: Vinton Steel is expanding in El Paso County with the growth of its existing advanced #manufacturing facility, creating $229 million in capital investment and more than 180 new jobs. The project qualified under the Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology & Innovation (JETI) program. More here: https://bit.ly/4ia70pC

Texas is the #1 exporting state for #semiconductors and other electronic components now for 14 years in a row! Texas is where the future of America’s chip industry is already building. More here >> https://lnkd.in/gvTjE6Qy

A Texas #Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) grant has been extended to Silicon Labs for their new R&D operation in Austin, expected to create more than $80 million in capital investment! More here: https://bit.ly/41leNva

Texas is THE home of innovation, leading the future of diverse industries AND leading the nation in high-tech exports for the last 12 consecutive years! More here: https://lnkd.in/dpsRS-4a #NationalInnovationDay

NEW: Braven Environmental’s new advanced recycling facility in Texarkana is expected to create more than $145 million in capital investment! This is the third project announced under the new Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology & Innovation (JETI) program. More here: https://bit.ly/4hCUZZP?

DYK? Texas is home to 1 in 10 of the nation’s Black business owners! We are proud to recognize the impact of African Americans in Texas both past and present who have guided Texas’ rich history to our soaring economy today. Join us in celebrating #BlackHistoryMonth and read Governor Abbott’s proclamation here >> https://bit.ly/4hy2aSY