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About the Event:
The Governor’s Small Business Summit aims to help Texas small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs reach new heights by connecting them with 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.

Tentative Agenda

745am
On-Site Registration / Expo Networking / Coffee

815am
Welcome

9am
Morning Session A

• Topic #1: Government Contracting
• Gina Woodward, America's SBDC at WTAMU (Moderator)
• Rich Lyles, Northwest Texas APEX
• Alyson Villalon, Potter County
• Randy Crawford, CNS Pantex
• Trae Kepley, City of Amarillo

or

• Topic #2: Cybersecurity
• Christopher George, Amarillo College / Computer Information Systems (Moderator)
• Jake Mitchell, Bazar Solutions
• Mason Stewart, Andrews & Associates
• David Melear, Amarillo National Bank

950am
Networking Break

10am
Morning Session B

• Topic #3: Access to Finance & Funding
• Lanitra Barringer, Amarillo ISD (Moderator)
• Amy Henderson, Amarillo National Bank
• Rigo Zapata, Amarillo National Bank
• Brittany Rivera, People Fund
• Calvin Davis, U.S. Small Business Administration

or

• Topic #4: Business Workforce Development
• Brian Enevoldsen, WT Enterprise Center (Moderator)
• Trent Morris, Panhandle Workforce Solutions
• Jay Barrett, AmTech Career Academy
• Todd McLees, Innovation Outpost
• Cindy G. Lanham, Mirarchi Management Group

1050am
Networking Break

11am
Morning Session C

• Topic #5: Succession Planning
• Daryl Klump, CFP, Northwestern Mutual (Moderator)
• Eric Alexander, Six Arrows Consulting 
• Whitney Wells, Amarillo National Bank Trust Department
• Chris Jones, Sprouse Shrader Smith

or

• Topic #6: Digital & Social Marketing
• Gina Woodward, America's SBDC at WTAMU (Moderator)
• Madison Mays, West Texas A&M University - Academic Affairs
• Zaida Cordova, WT Enterprise Center
• Steve Brown, ROI Online

1150am
Networking Break

1210pm
Luncheon - Governor's Small Business Awards
Lunch Panel Discussion

• Kevin Carter, Amarillo EDC (Moderator)
• Amelia Balderrama, iDocket
• Lenny Sadler, Ditch Witch of West Texas, Inc.
• Brian Bruckner, Bruckner's​

130pm
End of Program

130pm
Networking Event / Reception 

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Register Now

 ​Register for this event today to secure your seat.  Registration includes breakout sessions, a keynote address and lunch for just $20 per person.  Chamber Members can receive a 50% discount and attend for only $10 per person thanks to the generous support of our SSBI Partners.  Check your weekly Chamber newsletters for the Discount Code before registering.

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