Forney Economic Development presents:
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, March 30, 2026: FIFA World Cup 2026 Business Readiness Workshop
Small Business Series event: Learn how to prepare for and capitalize on the increased business opportunities during the FIFA World Cup 2026.
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. - 210 S. Bois D'Arc. St.
Register here.
Monday, April 20, 2026: Build Your Brand
Small Business Series event: Learn the ins and outs of branding and marketing your business in the 21st century. This branding workshop promises to expose the true work!
8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. - 210 S. Bois D'Arc. St.
Register here.
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, May 18, 2026: "The Ins and Outs of Financial Statements"
8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
--Monday, June 15, 2026: "Business and Life Roundtable"
8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
--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.