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.
As a part of this initiative, we are also proud to announce the Tech and Innovation Workshop Series brought forward in partnership with Robotopia. Targeted to Forney area businesses, residents and beyond, initial sessions are focused on the artificial intelligence, automation of manufacturing, robotics, workforce and more.
Stay tuned for more information and updates coming soon!
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, June 8, 2026: "S.M.A.R.T. Financial Strategies for Business," 10:30 a.m. to Noon
This discussion, presented by James Denezier of Connecting America Financials and Desiree Williams of DW Consulting Firm, will be about empowering businesses to protect their future and bulletproof themselves against financial challenges.
Register at link. Registration is free but required.
Monday, June 15, 2026: "Business and Life Roundtable," 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
This workshop aims to immerse participants in a discussion on balance!
The Small Business Series is a partnership collaboration between Prairie View Extension's Community and Economic Development unit and the Forney Economic Development Corporation. This partnership aims to provide individuals and small business owners with business education, consultation, and assistance to the community members of the city of Forney and the surrounding municipalities of Kaufman County, on a recurring basis.
Register at link. Registration is free but required.
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 dates below:
--Monday, July 20, 2026: "Navigating the Non-Profit"
8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
--Monday, August 17, 2026: "Getting into Government Contracting"
8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
*Registration is free but required. See the Eventbrite pages for Forney EDC and PVAMU EXTENSION - KAUFMAN COUNTY as registration opening is announced.