Governor’s Small Business Summit — Denton (Women-Focused)

When:

October 23, 2025 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Where:

Monroe Pearson, 421 E. Oak Street, Denton, TX 76201

About the Event:

Registration for this event has closed as the event has reached capacity. We look forward to seeing you in Belton at our final 2025 Governor's Small Business Summit and/or stay tuned for next year's Summit schedule release. 

Celebrating Women-Owned Businesses and Entrepreneurs

The Governor's Small Business Summit — Denton aims to help women-owned small businesses and aspiring female entrepreneurs reach new heights in their business journey. This event offers a variety of sessions bringing together local, state and federal resource partners to provide key insights on critical business topics and connect women business owners with the resources and information needed to start, strengthen and grow their business. It's also an opportunity to network with other women business owners and meet experts who will share timely, relevant and actionable advice on a multitude of small business subjects.

Panel Topics Include:
• Funding Your Future: Financing Strategies for Small Business
• Fireside Chat with Merrilee Kick, Founder of BuzzBallz
• She Means Business: A Conversation with Women Entrepreneurs
• Cracking the Code: Customer Acquisition & Retention
• Bold Moves: Women Building Businesses on Their Terms 

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

The Governor's Small Business Summit — Denton is hosted in partnership with the City of Denton Economic Development, Texas Woman's University Center for Women Entrepreneurs, Governor's Commission for Women and Texas Workforce Commission. The event is sponsored by Texas Woman's University and Thryv.