You may not know that you have a friend at the state. At our August meeting, you will get to hear, talk, and question Brad Napp, Texas Small Business Advocate in the Office of the Governor. He leads the Small Business Assistance team of 10 people which provides resources and services to small, midsize, women-owned, minority-owned, disability-owned, and veteran-owned businesses as well as small business service providers such as chambers of commerce, economic development organizations and private sector stakeholders.  

About our speaker:  
Brad Napp joined the Office of the Governor in November 2015. Prior to coming on board the Governor’s Office, Brad served as Ambassador at the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Vice President – Strategic Partnerships at the Austin Chamber of Commerce, and Vice President – Corporate Development at the Texas Association of Business (TAB).

Brad is a graduate of Texas A&M University – College Station with continuing education at the University of Texas – Arlington, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and the International Economic Development Council.

FAQs: Come early if you want to eat (lunch is on your own). Be prepared to introduce yourself and share your latest success. Bring business cards , too!