CNBC just announced that Texas has been named America’s top state for business in 2018! Women-owned businesses are growing 2.5 times faster than the national average and Governor Abbott has charged the Women’s Commission with helping Texas become the #1 state for women-led businesses. Join us for a panel discussion on how to start a business in Texas. Our panel of experts are successful Texas female business owners and executives who will share why Texas is the best state to start a business and will give advice to help you get started. The non-profit organizations represented help individuals write a business plan, gain access to capital, find an accountant, and navigate the process of becoming a women-led business.

The event is free to attend but you must register as seating is limited.

Our panelists are:

Stacy Rhone, Chief Executive Officer at Business Investment Growth

Nathali Parker, Co-Owner and Founder of KLP Commercial

Patti Winstanley, President, Aztec Promotional Family of Companies

Caren Kelleher, Founder & President, Gold Rush Vinyl

Our moderator is Celia Bell, Business Certified Mentor and Vice President of Community Development for SCORE.

There is free two hour parking available in the State Capitol Visitor's Garage on San Jacinto between 12th and 13th Streets. Please allow extra time to park and get through security. Thank you.