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 16, 2026: The Art of the Start-Up
Small Business Series event: Learn the intricacies of starting and managing a small business, from compliance to marketing.
8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. - 210 S. Bois D'Arc. St.
Register here.
Forney EDC 2026 Small Business Series:
More information about future events will be forthcoming when registration opens. In the meantime, see the upcoming event dates below.
All events will be held at the Forney EDC's Business Center and Office, 210 S. Bois D'Arc St.
--Monday, April 20, 2026: "Build Your Brand"
8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
--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.