Texas Economic Development

Our final 2024 Governor’s #SmallBusinessSummit will feature Bob & Kelli Phillips, former hosts of the popular Texas Country Reporter! Hear their keynote, “Jobs that Speak to Your Heart,” on December 5th in Kaufman. For more details on panel topics, other special guests and to register, visit gov.texas.gov/events. Kaufman Economic Development Corporation

Shop small this Saturday, November 30! By shopping small you are supporting the 3.3 million small businesses across the state, which serve as the backbone of the Texas economy and the cornerstones of our communities! #ShopSmallTexas #ShopSmallSaturday

Interested in working with the best state economic development team in the country and helping grow the Texas economy? Come join our team! More here >> https://lnkd.in/djrcp-Dw #CareerOpportunity #OOGJobs

Last week, the first Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) grant was announced! TSIF encourages the continued leadership of Texas in #semiconductor research, design and manufacturing. IntelliEPI’s new wafer production facility in Allen will create more than $41 million in capital investment and triple production. More here: https://bit.ly/4eN90Cc

This just in! US Foods will expand its food distribution and warehousing facility in Buda, creating 165 new jobs and more than $120 million in capital investment. More here: https://bit.ly/490c900 Congrats to City of Buda, TX and Buda Economic Development Corporation on this win!

Texas #MicroBusinesses: The new Texas MBDR Loan Program offers vital assistance following a declared disaster. Visit mbdr.gov.texas.gov to learn more about the program and contact your preferred CDFI to encourage enrollment. CDFI Finder >> https://bit.ly/3OiYCan

Texas is growing jobs at a faster annual rate than the U.S., according to the latest jobs data from October! More good #TexasJobs news: https://bit.ly/48YRsBF

Another wonderful #SmallBusinessSummit last week in Wichita Falls. Don’t miss out on the last summit of the year in Kaufman, visit gov.texas.gov/events to register now! Wichita Falls Chamber, Texas Workforce Commission

Hey Texas #smallbusinesses! Interested in learning more about the Texas Small Business Credit Initiative (TSBCI) Program? Visit tsbci.gov.texas.gov and reach out to a participating financial institution for loan application details for Texas' two TSBCI Programs: ➡ Capital Access Program (CAP): Loans of $5,000 up to $5 million  ➡ Loan Guarantee Program (LGP): Loans of $5,000 up to $20 million

👋 North Texas 👋 The final 2024 Governor’s #SmallBusinessSummit is coming to Kaufman! Topics include: Triumphs & Trials of Entrepreneurship, Recruiting & Developing Top Notch Talent, Knowing When to Scale or Sell Your Business and Targeted Marketing & Social Media Techniques. Plus, a special keynote, “Jobs that Speak to Your Heart” by Bob & Kelli Phillips, Former Hosts of the Texas Country Reporter. OH and – a visit from Santa! Register now at gov.texas.gov/events. See you there! Kaufman Economic Development Corporation