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Businesswomen from each region of the state have the opportunity to enter a Pitch Competition
According to the Governor’s Commission for Women, female business leaders from each region of the state have the opportunity to enter a Pitch Competition to receive a $7,500 award from The Beacon State Fund.
The Governor’s Commission for Women is dedicated to advancing economic opportunities for Texas women and making Texas the top state for women-owned businesses.
“Texas is already highly ranked as a state for women entrepreneurs to thrive, as it is home to five of the top 50 fastest growing women-owned/led companies in 2020 (Groupon, OnePoll) and was named the top women-owned business friendly state in 2020 by MaxFilings,” according to a news release from the commission. “To further the advancement of successful women entrepreneurs and pave the way for new female business leaders, the Governor’s Commission for Women is proud to announce a new Webinar Series to empower female business leaders throughout the Lone Star State. In addition to the Webinar Series, female business leaders from each region of the state have the opportunity to enter the Pitch Competition.”
In partnership with The Beacon State Fund, the Governor’s Commission for Women will host a series of informative webinars for each region of Texas to share information about resources for women-owned small businesses and women entrepreneurs in Texas. The webinar series is an opportunity for attendees to learn from subject-matter experts and gain actionable advice about starting, growing and sustaining a business in the regions of Texas. The webinars will feature a variety of top leaders who will give key insights on an array of topics, including marketing, social media, funding, ecommerce and more.
Webinar Series Schedule
- Central Texas: Wednesday, July 14, 2021
- West Texas: Wednesday, July 28, 2021
- South Texas: Wednesday, August 18, 2021
- North Texas: Wednesday, September 15, 2021
- East Texas: Wednesday, September 29, 2021
To further female business leaders and entrepreneurship across Texas—an especially important initiative in the wake of the economic impact endured by small businesses during the pandemic—The Beacon State Fund and the Governor's Commission for Women are hosting a pitch competition. One winner from each region of Texas will receive a $7,500 award from The Beacon State Fund. Female Texan small business owners are invited to submit an application to the pitch competition explaining how their business created solutions, employed tactics and made adjustments to pivot in the uncertain times of the pandemic. Winners for each of the pitch competitions will be announced at the conclusion of the region’s corresponding webinar. For all the requirements to enter the pitch competition, please see the eligibility criteria here.
Pitch Competition Submission Deadlines
- Central Texas: Wednesday, June 30, 2021
- West Texas: Wednesday, July 14, 2021
- South Texas: Wednesday, August 4, 2021
- North Texas: Wednesday, September 1, 2021
- East Texas: Wednesday, September 15, 2021
“The Governor’s Commission for Women is dedicated to providing resources and tools to help female business leaders succeed across the state,” said Karen Harris, Chairman of the Governor's Commission for Women. “We are thrilled to offer this new webinar series and pitch competition to further Texas’ status as the top place for women to both start and conduct business across the nation.”
"We know that when women in business succeed, so do our families and communities," said Nathali Parker, Vice Chairman of the Governor’s Commission for Women. “We encourage women of all industries and levels to tune in to the webinar series, as well as enter the pitch competition, and continue pursuing their entrepreneurial dreams.”
For more information about the Women-Owned Business Webinar Series and to register to attend, please visit gov.texas.gov/organization/women/webinar-series.
For more information about the Women-Owned Small Business Pitch Competition (including the entry criteria), please visit gov.texas.gov/organization/women/pitch-competition.
ABOUT THE GOVERNOR’S COMMISSION FOR WOMEN
For more than 50 years, the Governor’s Commission for Women has served as a resource and champion for women throughout the state Established by executive order in 1967, the Commission has continued to serve Texas through executive order continuations from every administration since. Its mission is to provide access to the resources and tools that empower and enable Texas women and girls so that they may live healthier, more productive and more prosperous lives.
The main activities of the Commission include developing women-owned business opportunities, promoting issues concerning Texas women, highlighting the accomplishments of notable Texas women, and responding to constituent inquiries related to women’s issues. The Commission also serves as a liaison between Texas women and government agencies, as well as private entities addressing women’s needs. When women are empowered and thrive; their families, businesses, and communities prosper. The Commission is dedicated to ensuring every Texas woman and girl has the opportunity to reach her full potential, to be free from violence, and to live her dreams.