Governor's Small Business Summit - Brewster County

The Governor's Small Business Summit — Brewster County 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 a multitude of small business subjects.

When:

September 17, 2026 8:00 am – 2:00 pm

Where:

Morgan University Center Espino Conference Center, 1108 E Avenue B, Alpine, TX 79832

Brief Agenda:

8:00 - 9:00 am: Resource Fair & Networking Hour

9:00 - 9:30 am: Welcoming & Opening Remarks

9:45 am - 1:35 pm: Sessions, Speakers & Lunch

Topics:

•  Keeping it in the Community: Succession Strategies for Rural Small Businesses

•  The Rural Talent Pipeline: Training and Recruiting Strategies for Small Business

•  Next-Gen Marketing: Reaching Customers in a Digital Economy

Keynote: TyAnn Osborn, Strengths-Based Speaker and Workshops

1:35pm - 2pm: Closing

The Governor's Small Business Summit — Brewster County is hosted in partnership with Brewster County Judge's Office, Sul Ross State University, Visit Big Bend and Texas Workforce Commission.

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

IN PERSON | $20

This APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of War.