When

Thursday October 13, 2016 from 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM CDT
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Where

McNease Convention Center 
501 Rio Concho Drive
San Angelo, TX 76903
 

 
Driving Directions 

Small Businesses: 

  • Drive the Texas economy.
  • Excite with innovative ideas.
  • Change the market landscape.

Contact

Roland A. Peña 
COSADC 
325-653-7197 
roland.pena@cosatx.us 
 

2016 San Angelo Governor's Small Business Forum 

GOVERNOR’S SMALL BUSINESS FORUMS, sponsored by the Texas Governor’s Office, the Texas Workforce Commission, and local partners, are designed to give entrepreneurs and small businesses valuable tools, skills and knowledge needed to thrive in today’s fast-paced economy.

Agenda



7:30 am

Registration

7:50 am

Welcome, Presentation of Colors, and Invocation


Sandra Gray, Master of Ceremonies 
AFROTC Det 847, Angelo State University

8:00 – 8:45 am

The Magic Formula for Small Business


Barry Moltz, Motivational Speaker and Author

8:45 – 9:30 am

Working between the Generations


Jody Holland, Entrepreneur and Speaker

9:45 – 10:30 am

FLSA: New Requirements of Salary Employment


Brent Jameson, HR OnBoarding Solutions

10:30 – 11:15 am

Small Business Benefits of Government Contracting


Julia Antilley- The City of San Angelo,
Brenda Sizemore- Goodfellow U.S. Air Force Base,
Paul Gibson - State HUB Representative,
Elicia K. Rankin- Angelo State University,
Ken Woods - TX DOT

11:15 – 11:45 am

Lunch served by Kenny Blanek Catering

11:45 -12:00 pm

“Workforce Initiatives Underway in the Area” & Presentation of the Employer of Excellence Awards


Mike Buck, Concho Valley Workforce Development Board
Ruth R. Hughs, TWC Commissioner Representing Employers

12:00 - 1:15 pm

The One Percent Edge


Keynote Speaker: Susan Solovic, Media personality and former small business contributor for ABC News

1:15 – 1:30 pm

State of Texas Small Business Awards & Closing Remarks