Eagle Pass Economic Development Department Seeks Women-Owned Businesses to Apply for State Grant
By: Dominic Valdez, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2022
The City of Eagle Pass Economic Development Department Director Arturo Marquez announced the availability of grants up to $7,000 for women-owned businesses through the Texas Governor’s Commission for Women, inviting local women entrepreneurs to apply for the state grant.
Marquez stated the Texas Governor’s Commission for Women is hosting a contest for women-owned businesses in Texas to compete for a grant up to $7,000 to aid their business growth. Local women-owned businesses must apply on or before the July 31, 2022 deadline with the Texas Governor’s Commission for Women. Applications are available online at: https://gov.texas.gov/organization/women/pitch-competition .
“We encourage our local women-owned businesses to take advantage of this great opportunity to help business operations and promote Eagle Pass at the state level, Marquez said. “The City’s Economic Development team and regional economic development organizations like the SBDC are available to help fill out the application and prepare for the event,” Marquez added.
To qualify, the business must be at least 51% owned, controlled, operated or managed by a woman or women. It must not have exceeded $1 Million in revenues in 2021 and have less than 15 employees. The business must be registered in the State of Texas and have been in operation for more than one year. Businesses interested in applying and/or needing assistance may contact the Eagle Pass Economic Development Department at (830) 773-111 or visit them at City Hall, 100 S. Monroe Street, Eagle Pass, Texas.
A Finalist from each region of the State of Texas will be invited to present a live pitch on October 8, 2022 during the Governor’s Small Business Series-Honoring Women-owned businesses in South Padre Island.
Eagle Pass and Maverick County have many women-owned businesses who are eligible to apply for this contest and state grant competition. Small businesses are important to communities as they generate much needed economic growth, development, and employment.
