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Governor's Small Business Summit — Belton

Honoring Veteran-Owned Businesses and Entrepreneurs

*When:* Thursday, November 13 I 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

*Where: *Cadence Bank Center - Assembly Hall, 301 W. Loop 121, Belton, TX 76513

*About: *The Governor's Small Business Summit — Belton aims to help veteran and other 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.

*Panel Sessions:*
• Getting Started: Small Business 101
• Stronger Together: Marketing Success Through Collaboration
• Benefits of Integrating & Supporting Veterans

*Keynote: John Wayne Walding*, Founder & CEO of Gallantry Global Logistics, "Lean Forward, Fight Hard"

*Featured Speaker: Chairman Joe Esparza*, Commissioner Representing Employers, Texas Workforce Commission

*Register Now [ [link removed] ]*

"The Governor's Small Business Summit — Belton is hosted in partnership with the Belton Area Chamber of Commerce [ [link removed] ] and Texas Workforce Commission [ [link removed] ]."

""Registration is $20 and includes access to all sessions, resource providers, lunch and complimentary headshots." "

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In case you missed it...

Watch recap videos, keynote sessions and full speaker panels from previous Governor's Small Business Summits on YouTube [ [link removed] ]. Find photos from prior events on Facebook [ [link removed] ]. 

Playbacks and presentation slides from prior Governor’s Small Business Webinars are available to watch online [ [link removed] ].

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Bring a Governor's Small Business Summit to your Community!

Interested in having a Governor's Small Business Summit come to your community? Our office recently released the 2026 Community Interest Form. We encourage you to reach out to your local chamber of commerce or economic development organization to complete the form for your community's consideration. 

For questions please contact our Governor's Small Business Assistance team at [email protected].






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