Webinar: How to Build a Resilient Economy with Business Retention & Expansion / Texas EDC

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Registration Close: Friday, January 16, 2026

Webinar Date: January 21, 2026

Webinar Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Registration Fees:

Group Registration:

$295

Individual Registration:

$79

Presenter: Bethany Quinn, President, Golden Shovel Agency

In a time of economic uncertainty, workforce challenges, and supply chain disruptions, communities must invest in their existing businesses. Business Retention & Expansion (BR&E) programs are one of the most effective tools economic developers and chambers can use to generate jobs, strengthen local investment, and build trust with business owners.

In this practical, results-driven webinar, you’ll learn:

Why 80% of job creation comes from existing business
How to structure and scale a BR&E program—no matter your budget
The best tools for implementation, automation, and analysis
How other communities have used BR&E to secure billions in investment
Funding options, including how to partner with the local business community to raise capital

Registration & Payment Policy

All registrations are to be made online. Registrations will not be accepted by mail, email, telephone or fax. Payments in advance are encouraged, unless specified to be paid prior to the event. Invoices are required to be paid within 30 days following the event. Payments may be made in the form of check or online via credit card. Purchase orders will not be accepted as a form of payment.

Cancellation, Refund and No-Show Policy

All cancellations must be received in writing via email to TEDC staff. Cancellations received in writing on or before (10 business days), and which payment has been received, will be refunded via check following the event. All refunds will be charged a $35.00 administration cancellation fee. There will be no refunds for cancellations received after (10 business days). A registrant who does not submit a written cancellation or attend the event, is considered a No-Show and is not eligible for a refund. A registrant who does not submit a written notice of cancellation or attend the event is still responsible for the registration fee.

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Registrants

Webinar: How to Build a Resilient Economy with Business Retention & Expansion

Name	Organization
Akane Thaxton	Development Corporation of Abilene
Andrea Williams	City of Brampton
Bonnie Hunter	Commerce Economic Development Corporation
Brendan Brooke	The Colony Economic Development Corporation
Carlton Tidwell	Terrell Economic Development Corporation
Carolyn Rowley	Lubbock Economic Development Alliance
Charles Concklin	Canadian-Hemphill County Economic Development Corp
Charlie Stutts	City of Navasota
Chris Jarmon	Dayton Economic Development Corporation
Christina Williams	N/A
Christine Gossett	Aubrey Municipal Development District
Christy Stewart	Wylie Economic Development Corporation
Clancy Hardin	City of Cibolo EDC
Danielle Williams	City of Victoria
Devin DePascal	Sante Fe Economic Development Corporation
Diana Hamilton	Development Corporation of Rankin
Eric Voyles	TexAmericas Center
Fred Welch	Copperas Cove Economic Development Corporation
Griselda Munoz	Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation
Isaac Rodriguez	The Borderplex Alliance
Jack Belt	Belt Consulting
Jeffrey Rosas	City of Los Fresnos
Jennifer Alexander	City of Sugar Land
Jessica Byerly	Arlington Economic Development Corporation
Jessica De Leon	Texas Economic Development Council
Jessica Dersen	Seguin Economic Development Corporation
Jim Gibson	Rockdale Municipal Development District
Jorge Lozano	Weslaco Economic Development Corporation
Julianne Echavarria	Pasadena Economic Development Corporation
Karina Lopez	Edinburg Economic Development Corporation
Katherine Ellis	City of Sealy
Kim Buttram	City of Mesquite
Krystal Smith	Bridgeport Economic Development Corporation
Kyle Kinateder	Midlothian Economic Development
Lance Dean	Hawes Hill & Associates
Larissa Philpot-Brown	Lufkin Economic Development Corporation
Laura Bowden	Eden Economic Development
Lauren Williams	Frisco Economic Development Corporation
Lezlee Harlan	Slaton Economic Development Corporation
Lorenza Zavala	City of Watauga
Louise Ma	City of Carrollton Economic Development
Luke Goebel	Downtown Austin Alliance
Luke Killion	City of Cibolo EDC
MJ Martinez	Odessa Economic Development Corporation
Makenzie Lyons	City of Winnsboro
Matt Runnels	Decatur Economic Development Corporation
Melody Eby	Town of Flower Mound Economic Development
Michele Boggs	New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce
Moises Flores	City of Donna-EDC Department
Morse Haynes	Andrews Economic Development Corporation
Natalie Garza	Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation
Paul Simpson	Amarillo Economic Development Corporation
Regina Jo Carlson	Taylor EDC
Renee LeLaurin	City of Rosenberg
Romanita Matta-Barrera	greater:SATX
Rush Harris	Marshall Economic Development
Shannon Blake	Sherman Economic Development Corporation
Stephanie Smith	Walker County EDC
Victoria Vargas	City of Kyle
Wendi Higby	Converse EDC