Good morning, 
I hope this message finds you well. My name is Addy Mendoza, and I’m reaching out on behalf of the host community for the upcoming Governor’s Small Business Summit, taking place on September 11 at the ICT here in Eagle Pass.
 I wanted to p connect with Janie regarding the planning efforts for this event. While the summit itself is an initiative of the Office of the Governor, our local community has the privilege of serving as the host for this important event, and we are actively collaborating with the Governor’s team to help shape the agenda and speaker lineup.
Based on feedback from a recent community survey, we’ve identified several topics of interest, and we believe your expertise would greatly enrich the conversations. One area in particular where we would be honored to have your participation is the Scaling Your Business panel. (Please note that official topic names are still being finalized with the Office of the Governor.)
The working session titles currently under discussion include:
•	Access to Capital – Funding Your Future: Smart Financing Strategies for Small Business Growth
•	Scaling Your Business – Grow or Go: Knowing When to Scale or Sell Your Business
•	Marketing & Social Media – Marketing Insights to Drive Real Results
•	Talking Business Panel – Small Business 101: A Business Owner’s Perspective
If you are interested in participating, I will add your name to the list of speakers to be discussed with the Office of the Governor at our next planning meeting. Once the list is finalized, the Office of the Governor will issue a formal letter extending an invitation to participate in the panel.
Thank you so much for considering this opportunity. Your insights would be incredibly valuable to small business owners across our region.