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City of El Paso - Economic & International Development Department.
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Meet Our Panelists | 2nd Annual Veterans Business Connect Join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring three veteran entrepreneurs who will share their experiences, professional insights, and perspectives on navigating bids, securing contracts, and expanding business opportunities. Featured Panelists: William Jenkins – U.S. Army Veteran, Owner of Freedom Environmental Group & Jakinsky International Daniel Miller – U.S. Air Force Veteran, Franchise Owner of @rollingsudselpaso Kaleb Warnock – U.S. Navy Veteran, Owner & CEO of FloWar Business Management With Community Partners: - @iam_elpaso Purchasing Department - City of El Paso Veteran and Military Affairs Department - @eptxecondev Business One Stop Shop (BOSS) - @tejano_veteran Veterans Business Resource Center at EPCC - @epsbdc - Texas Veterans Commission - @elpasochamber - @elpasohispanicchamber - Veterans Advisory Board Wednesday, November 4, 2026 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM El Paso Community College 9570 Gateway Blvd. North, El Paso, TX 79924 Limited seating available. RSVP today to reserve your seat! (915) 212-0004 District4CityRep@ElPasoTexas.Gov by @eptxecondev
🌟 A Night to Remember: A Star Is Born Gala Recap! 🌟 What an unforgettable evening! Our inaugural A Star Is Born Gala brought together El Paso’s entrepreneurial community to celebrate the businesses, innovators, and organizations making a difference across our region. From the red carpet to the awards, the evening showcased what’s possible when our community comes together to support local businesses and entrepreneurs. A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors, partners, guests, and everyone who made this celebration possible. Your support helps the Business One-Stop Shop (BOSS) connect entrepreneurs with the resources, mentorship, and opportunities they need to thrive. 🎥 Take a look back at some of our favorite moments and help us celebrate the stars who make El Paso shine! #AStarIsBornGala #ElPasoTX #BOSSHasYourBack by @eptxecondev
2nd Annual Veterans Business Connect Join the Office of Representative Cynthia Boyar Trejo - District 4 for an evening of networking, business resources, and professional development as we support veteran entrepreneurship in El Paso. With Community Partners: - City of El Paso Veteran and Military Affairs - City of El Paso Veterans Advisory Committee (VAC) - Texas Veterans Commission - @eptxecondev BOSS - @elpasochamber - @elpasohispanicchamber - @epsbdc - @tejano_veteran at EPCC Ingrid Macias, Economic Development Extension Agent with Prairie View A&M University Extension, will share insights on business growth and upcoming Business & Development Academy opportunities. November 4, 2026 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM El Paso Community College 9570 Gateway Blvd. North Limited seating available. RSVP today (915) 212-0004 District4CityRep@ElPasoTexas.Gov by @eptxecondev
🌟 El Paso is proud to be a founding city of the Kapor Center’s PRIME Alliance! This partnership brings $450,000 in technical assistance to support local entrepreneurs, strengthen small businesses, and foster innovation. On October 20th, we celebrated this milestone at City Hall with community leaders, business support organizations, and Kapor Center representatives. Together, we’re building a brighter future for El Paso’s business community! #ElPasoEntrepreneurs #PRIMEAlliance #ElPasoBOSS by @eptxecondev
Exciting news for El Paso’s entrepreneurs! 🎉 The City of El Paso’s Business One-Stop Shop (BOSS) has received a grant from the @kaporcenter for the Removing Barriers for Gap-Closing Entrepreneurs initiative to help make it easier for local entrepreneurs and small businesses to access the services, resources and opportunities they need to succeed. Through this initiative, BOSS will work with City departments, local entrepreneurial support organizations and the Kapor Foundation to identify barriers facing small businesses and develop practical solutions to address them. By bringing together local experience, national expertise, technology and community partnerships, we’re strengthening the support available to entrepreneurs as they start, grow and build their businesses in El Paso. #BOSSHasYourBack #ElPasoTX #SmallBusiness by @eptxecondev
Welcome to El Paso, Ranch Super Market! 🎉 BOSS was proud to join community members in celebrating the grand opening of Ranch Super Market in District 8. Stop by at 850 Resler Dr. and help us give this new business a warm El Paso welcome! Are you opening or growing a business in El Paso? BOSS is here to help connect entrepreneurs with guidance, resources and City services. Contact us at bossep@elpasotexas.gov to learn more. #BOSSHasYourBack #SupportLocal #ElPasoTX by @eptxecondev
🚀 EDGE Session 3! Another productive session of the El Paso Defense Growth Engine (EDGE)! During week 3, participating companies continued strengthening their readiness for opportunities within the aerospace and defense industries through discussions and collaboration. As the program progresses, we're excited to see our first cohort continue building the knowledge, connections, and capabilities needed to pursue new opportunities in these industries. ⚙️ EDGE is delivered by @eptxecondev, UTEP Aerospace Center, ART (Acceleration | Reach | Transition), @bankofamerica, and Pioneers 21. #EDGE #Pioneers21 #ElPaso #Borderland #AdvancedManufacturing #AerospaceAndDefense #DefenseIndustry #Manufacturing by @eptxecondev
🎉 Congratulations to Lark Industries on receiving their DIBBs incentive! As a valued local manufacturer, Lark Industries specializes in Computer Numerical Control (CNC) manufacturing supporting the Medical, Aerospace, and Defense industries across both government and private-sector markets. Their precision manufacturing capabilities help support critical industries and strengthen our local industrial base. We’re proud to celebrate Lark Industries’ continued growth and the role they play in advancing manufacturing capabilities and creating opportunities in our community! 👏 Join us in congratulating Lark Industries on this exciting achievement! Are you a local manufacturer looking to scale your operations? Your company could be next! 👉 Click the Advanced Manufacturing linktree in our bio to learn more about the DIBBS incentive program and find out how your business can apply today. #EconomicDevelopment #Manufacturing #ElPaso by @eptxecondev
Today is the last day to donate to the Business One-Stop Shop for El Paso Giving Day and support resources for local businesses! 💛 “I’m no longer in the dark thanks to BOSS and Dio.” Starting a business can come with a million questions, but entrepreneurs shouldn’t have to navigate them alone. For Aphrodite’s Spa, BOSS became a trusted resource providing guidance, connections, and the right direction whenever a new question or idea came up. ⭐ This is the impact of personalized support. This El Paso Giving Day, donate to BOSS and help us be the connection that helps more local entrepreneurs turn their ideas into thriving businesses. ⭐Donate: https://elpasogivingday.org/organizations/business-one-stop-shop 📅 El Paso Giving Day: October 15 #ElPasoGivingDay #BOSSHasYourBack #Entrepreneurship by @eptxecondev
Today is the last day to donate to the Business One-Stop Shop for El Paso Giving Day and support resources for local businesses such as Better Sweet! 💛 “Her support has played an important role in our growth.” For Better Sweet, BOSS was a connection to the people and support they needed to move their business forward. From connecting them with employment assistance to conducting a market analysis for a potential second location, BOSS was there to support their next steps. This is the kind of impact your donation can help create. This El Paso Giving Day, give to BOSS and help us continue providing personalized support to the local businesses growing our community. ⭐Donate: https://elpasogivingday.org/organizations/business-one-stop-shop 📅 El Paso Giving Day: October 15 #ElPasoGivingDay #BOSSHasYourBack #Entrepreneurship #SupportLocal by @eptxecondev
✂️🎉 Behind every grand opening is a dream, determination, and a lot of hard work. This year, BOSS has had the privilege of helping local entrepreneurs celebrate the exciting moment when they officially open their doors to the El Paso community. From navigating resources to connecting them with the right support, we’re here to help entrepreneurs take their next step and celebrate the milestones along the way. Because a grand opening isn’t just the start of a business. It’s the beginning of a new chapter for an entrepreneur, their customers, and our community. 💛 This El Paso Giving Day, your support helps BOSS continue connecting entrepreneurs with the resources they need to launch, grow, and succeed. Help us open more doors for El Paso entrepreneurs and donate today! 🌟 Donate: https://elpasogivingday.org/organizations/business-one-stop-shop 📅 Early Giving: October 8–14 📅 El Paso Giving Day: October 15 #ElPasoGivingDay #BOSSHasYourBack #Entrepreneurship by @eptxecondev
💛 BOSS helps make the small-business landscape easier to navigate by providing free, individualized support and connecting entrepreneurs with programs and resources they may not know exist. This testimonial from El Paso Optical Center is a powerful reminder of why that work matters. This El Paso Giving Day, help us continue being a resource local entrepreneurs can count on from starting a business to expanding and growing. Your donation helps BOSS connect more entrepreneurs with the support they need to succeed. ⭐ ⭐Donate: https://elpasogivingday.org/organizations/business-one-stop-shop 📅 Early Giving: October 8–14 📅 El Paso Giving Day: October 15 #ElPasoGivingDay #BOSSHasYourBack #Entrepreneurship #SupportLocal by @eptxecondev

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