Conroe EDC Celebrates Entrepreneurship
November 8, 2022
The Conroe Economic Development Council (CEDC) celebrates local entrepreneurs and their accomplishments this November for National Entrepreneurship Month! Entrepreneurs throughout Conroe are busy creating the newest products and innovations and strengthening our economy.
The United States was ranked as the world’s most entrepreneurial country in 2021. StartupBlink’s Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2022 ranked the U.S. as the country with the most business startups and a robust startup ecosystem.
These startups often develop into small businesses, which according to the U.S. Small Business Administration's 2021 Small Business Profile made up 99.9 percent of U.S. businesses in 2021, so it’s important to give those nearby mom-and-pop shops the recognition they deserve. That’s 32.5 million small businesses in the U.S. alone!
What is National Entrepreneurship Month?
National Entrepreneurship Month takes place in November and National Entrepreneurs' Day is observed every third Tuesday of November, occurring this year on November 15. Both offer a time to celebrate the efforts of entrepreneurs in communities across the U.S. that better the economy locally and nationally.
Entrepreneurship connects like-minded individuals with the common goal of providing a high-quality product or service to satisfy customer needs in some newly enhanced way. Entrepreneurs deserve recognition and support for several reasons. They produce new and improved goods, services and ideas, while their businesses also help with job creation. As more new companies are launched, more employment opportunities become available to the public.
How to Celebrate Entrepreneurs in Conroe
During this National Entrepreneurship Month, the CEDC would like to spotlight and honor entrepreneurs in our community. We applaud their hard work, passion, and dedication to designing new businesses and, in doing so, building the U.S. and local economies.
The Conroe area is home to several resources offering the connections and educational opportunities to help entrepreneurs get their start. To meet and learn about startups in Conroe, check out local events that are coming up this month. Industry events are perfect for connecting with new business people in the area!
- Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber - various events on their November calendar
- Women's Council of Entrepreneurs Coffee & Connections - various dates and locations in November
- Small Business Lunch - Networking with LevelUp Network - Thursday, November 10, November 17, or November 24
- Inspired Leaders Luncheon - Friday, November 11
- SBA Small Business Meetup in Conroe - Tuesday, November 15
- Montgomery County Association of Business Women's Conroe Business Builder Coffee - Friday, November 18
After you’ve met some entrepreneurs in Conroe, be sure to follow their social media accounts. Give them a shout-out in your posts, stories, and hashtags to show your interest and share their stories with others. Help spread the word about National Entrepreneurship Month and all the terrific entrepreneurs in Conroe!
