EL CAMPO — Local business owners and people hoping to start a business will have a chance to get advice close to home Thursday, Oct. 15.
The Governor’s Small Business Summit will run 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the El Campo Civic Center, 2350 N. Mechanic St. Chet Garner, creator and host of “The Daytripper,” is scheduled to give the keynote address.
Sessions will cover finding funding, reaching customers online and training employees. Attendees can meet other business owners and talk with local, state and federal resource providers.
The day starts with a resource fair and networking from 8 to 9 a.m. Opening remarks follow, with sessions, speakers and lunch scheduled from 9:45 a.m. to 1:35 p.m.
According to the Governor’s Office, the summit is being held in partnership with the City Development Corporation of El Campo and the Texas Workforce Commission.
The $20 registration fee includes lunch, all sessions and complimentary headshots.
Business owners and anyone interested in getting started can register online.
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