If you’re a Central Texas small business owner still dealing with flood damage, Thursday could be the day that changes everything. Governor Greg Abbott is personally heading to Kerrville for a Small Business Disaster Recovery Fair designed to connect you with every resource available to help you rebuild and recover.
This isn’t just another government event with empty promises. This is Texas bringing together state agencies, federal partners, and real financial resources specifically for small businesses hit by the devastating flooding that rocked Central Texas.
When and Where You Need to Be
Thursday, August 28, 2025
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Inn of the Hills
1001 Junction Hwy, Kerrville, TX 78028
Four hours of direct access to the people and programs that can actually help your business recover. No appointments needed, no bureaucratic runaround – just show up and get the help you need.
The Heavy Hitters Coming to Help You
This fair brings together the full power of state and federal disaster recovery resources:
U.S. Small Business Administration: The folks with low-interest disaster loans and recovery grants specifically for small businesses
Texas Department of Agriculture: Agricultural business recovery programs and rural business support
Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office: Their Economic Development Finance team with funding solutions and business development resources
Plus state agency partners who understand exactly what Central Texas businesses are facing right now.
What Your Day Will Look Like
The agenda is built around getting you real answers and real help:
- Welcome & Introductions: Meet the key players who can help
- State Agency Resource Panel: Texas resources explained in plain English
- Federal Agency Resource Panel: SBA and federal programs broken down for you
- Featured Guest Speakers: Including Governor Abbott himself
- Resource & Small Business Lender Fair: One-on-one time with lenders and resource providers
Why This Matters Right Now
Texas continues to remain focused on helping small businesses recover from the historic flooding that devastated Central Texas. This fair represents the state bringing its full resources to bear for businesses that are the backbone of our communities.
Governor Abbott’s personal attendance sends a clear message: Texas small businesses matter, and the state is committed to helping them come back stronger than ever.
Your Next Step
You don’t need to register, you don’t need an appointment, you just need to show up ready to get the help your business deserves. Bring any documentation of your losses, your business information, and questions about what resources are available.
This is your chance to sit across the table from the people who can actually approve loans, grants, and recovery assistance. Thursday afternoon could be the turning point your business has been waiting for.
Inn of the Hills, Thursday, August 28, 2:00-6:00 PM. Texas is ready to help you rebuild – are you ready to take advantage of it?
