Sul Ross State University leaders played a key role in the 2025 Governor’s Small Business Summit in Eagle Pass, an event that brought together entrepreneurs, community leaders and business experts to explore strategies for growth and long-term success.
The summit featured four interactive sessions designed to address the key challenges facing local entrepreneurs:
- Grow or Go: Knowing When to Scale or Sell Your Business
- Funding Your Future: Financing Strategies for Small Businesses
- Marketing Insights to Drive Real Results
- Talking Business: Small Business 101
The event opened with “Grow or Go: Knowing When to Scale or Sell Your Business,” moderated by Cynthia Gomez, Interim Director of the Sul Ross State University Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Panelists included:
- Sumantra Sengupta, Founding Dean of the Sul Ross Rio Grande College of Business
- Catrina Purcell Longoria, Partner at Longoria & Kelly PLLC
- Janie Martinez Gonzalez, Founder & CEO of Webhead Tech
The panelists shared valuable insights on scaling strategies, timing business transitions, and preparing for long-term sustainability. Their expertise provided attendees with practical tools for navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship in today’s fast-changing economy.
The Governor’s Small Business Summit series is designed to connect entrepreneurs with resources, networking opportunities and expert guidance to help businesses grow and thrive across Texas.
For more information, please contact cynthia.gomez@sulross.edu.