WASHINGTON COUNTY CHAMBER HOSTS GOVERNOR’S SMALL BUSINESS FORUM
The Washington County Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Governor’s Small Business Forum at the Fireman’s Training Center in Brenham this morning (Wednesday).
Keynote speaker will be the 100th Texas Secretary of State Carlos Cascos. As his first appointment, Governor Greg Abbott nominated Cascos to serve as Texas Secretary of State.
Another second speaker will be Dale Craymer of Texas Taxpayers and Research Association. Craymer is TTARA’s president and chief spokesperson. Senator, Lois Kolkhorst will be on the program along with Texas Workforce Commissioner Ruth Hughs. Other speaker will cover topics including an oil and gas industry update, social media, and leadership practices.
Highlighting the event will be the presentation of the Small Business of the Year Award for 2016.
Doors will open at 8:00am with the forum speakers beginning at 8:15am. Lunch is included, and the forum will end at 1:30pm.