Governor’s Small Business Summit — Belton (Veteran-Focused)

When:

November 13, 2025 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Where:

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

About the Event:

Honoring Veteran-Owned Businesses and Entrepreneurs

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 Topics Include: 
• 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

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

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

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