The Office of the Governor’s Annual Small Business Summit

Hosted in partnership with The Colony Economic Development Corporation and The Colony Chamber Advocacy Committee

Join us for a powerful day designed to equip Texas small business owners and entrepreneurs with the tools, insights, and connections needed to grow and thrive.

📅 Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

📍 Location:
Marriott Dallas Allen Hotel & Convention Center
777 Watters Creek Blvd.
Allen, TX 75013

💲 Cost: $20 per person
Includes access to all sessions, resource providers, lunch, and complimentary professional headshots.

✨ Special Opportunity for The Colony Businesses
Businesses located in The Colony that RSVP will receive one complimentary registration, courtesy of The Colony Economic Development Corporation.

📩 RSVP by March 10, 2026
dlemmons@thecolonytx.gov
 

The Governor’s Small Business Summit helps entrepreneurs start, strengthen, and grow their businesses through expert-led sessions, networking, and real-world strategies.

Session Topics Include:
• AI Unlocked: How Small Businesses Can Benefit from AI
• Small Business Solutions: The New Pipeline for Workforce Success
• Blueprints & Battle Scars: Lessons from Entrepreneurs in the Trenches