Forney Tech and Innovation Initiative - Forney Economic Development
Forney Economic Development is proud to announce the Tech and Innovation Initiative! This evolving effort launches in partnership with Robotopia, which is owned and operated by Terrence Southern. Future activities will include Robotopia, other partners and stakeholders collaborating to grow Forney's tech and innovation ecosystem.
The first workshops of the Tech and Innovation Workshop Series in partnership with Robotopia were in April and May 2026. Stay tuned for more information and updates!
Forney Small Business Initiative
Forney Economic Development is thrilled to launch the Forney Small Business Initiative! This collective effort highlights existing and new small businesses in Forney while connecting them to invaluable resources. We aim to grow and strengthen the Forney small business community through partnerships and programmatic tools.
This effort includes the Forney Small Business Series. Upcoming events will be posted here as they are scheduled. For the Small Business Series, Forney Economic Development partners with Prairie View A&M Extension's Community and Economic Development Unit, which develops and delivers presentations for many of the sessions.
Monday, August 17, 2026: "Get into Government Contracts"
8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
210 S. Bois D'Arc St.
Attendees will be introduced to the world of procurement! Come learn what it means to truly do business with the State of Texas.
Registration is free but required. Register at link above.
Monday, September 14, 2026: "Bookkeeping: A Playbook for Management"
10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
210 S. Bois D'Arc St.
In our September 2026 installment of the SMALL BUSINESS SERIES, we will delve into what it takes to manage your books as a small business. Managing your finances properly can either make or break your business.
Forney EDC 2026 Small Business Series:
All events will be held at the Forney EDC's Business Center and Office, 210 S. Bois D'Arc St.
More information about future events will be forthcoming when registration opens. In the meantime, see the upcoming event date(s) below:
--Monday, October 12, 2026, "Taxes, Licenses, and Legalities: A Conversation," 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
--Monday, November 16, 2026, "Start- Up Financing: Funding Your Business Correctly," 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Monday, December 7, 2026, "AI & Digital Tools for Small Business Production," 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
*Registration is free but required. See the Eventbrite pages for Forney EDC and PVAMU EXTENSION - KAUFMAN COUNTY as registration opening is announced.