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The Governor’s Small Business Summit 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 many small business subjects.
Tentative Agenda
745am
On-Site Registration / Expo Networking / Coffee
815am
Welcome
9am
Morning Session A
- Topic #1: Government Contracting
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Gina Woodward, America's SBDC at WTAMU (Moderator)
- Rich Lyles, Northwest Texas APEX
- Alyson Villalon, Potter County
- Randy Crawford, CNS Pantex
- Trae Kepley, City of Amarillo
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- Topic #2: Cybersecurity
- Christopher George, Amarillo College / Computer Information Systems (Moderator)
- Jake Mitchell, Bazar Solutions
- Mason Stewart, Andrews & Associates
- David Melear, Amarillo National Bank
950am
Networking Break
10am
Morning Session B
- Topic #3: Access to Finance & Funding
- Shane Groff, America's SBDC at WTAMU (Moderator)
- Amy Henderson, Amarillo National Bank
- Quintin Marquez, City Federal Credit Union
- Brittany Rivera, People Fund
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- Topic #4: Business Workforce Development & Incentives
- Brian Enevolsen, WT Enterprise Center (Moderator)
- Trent Morris, Panhandle Workforce Solutions
- Jay Barrett, AmTech Career Academy
- Todd McLees, Innovation Outpost
- Cindy G. Lanham, Mirarchi Management Group
1050am
Networking Break
11am
Morning Session C
- Topic #5: Succession Planning
- Daryl Klump, CFP, Northwestern Mutual (Moderator)
- Eric Alexander, Six Arrows Consulting
- Whitney Wells, Amarillo National Bank Trust Department
- Chris Jones, Sprouse Shrader Smith
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- Topic #6: Digital & Social Marketing
- Gina Woodward, America's SBDC at WTAMU (Moderator)
- Madison Mays, West Texas A&M University - Academic Affairs
- Emily Lake, Sod Poodles
- Jonathan Standefer, Sad Monkey Mercantile
1150am
Networking Break
1210pm
Luncheon - Governor's Small Business Awards
Lunch Panel Discussion
- Kevin Carter, Amarillo EDC (Moderator)
- Amelia Balderrama, iDocket
- Lenny Sadler, Ditch Witch
- Brian Bruckner, Bruckner's
- Brian Kelleher, 575 Pizzeria
130pm
End of Program
130pm
Networking Event / Reception
*Registration is now open and more details are coming soon! Watch our newsletters or this page for information or our website.
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