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. 

Feedback from Recent Governor's Small Business Summits:
"I learned of many resources that can help my customers and veterans that I work with. [The Governor's Small Business Summit] was very informative and organized. The panelists were very knowledgeable and helpful. The keynote speaker, Vance Walker, was very motivating and inspirational."
– Small Business Summit Attendee in Copperas Cove (Veteran-Focused Event)
"The Governor’s Small Business Summit was informative, inspiring and well organized. I appreciated the valuable resources, knowledgeable speakers, hands-on workshops and additional time to network with vendors. I look forward to attending future Summits!" 
– Small Business Summit Attendee in Midland
"The Summit was an excellent opportunity to learn about the many resources available in our community to support small businesses and entrepreneurs. It was also a great opportunity to network, hear from fellow entrepreneurs and gain valuable information about growing a business, accessing funding and finding the right support and resources. Thank you for bringing this event to Midland. Our community truly needed an opportunity like this, and I hope to see the Summit return in the future!" 
– Small Business Summit Attendee in Midland