May 2025 Partner Newsletter
CHAMPION SPONSORS
GO TEXAN Quarterly Partner Meeting
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Mark your calendar for Wednesday, May 7 @ 10:00am and join us via TEAMS for the GO TEXAN Quarterly Partner Meeting!
Social Media Campaign: GO TEXAN Retail Road Trip.
How to make the most of the upcoming GO TEXAN Expo!
Introduction to our NEW International Program Specialist, Lidia Sosa.
Insights from Ahmed Bilwani, GO TEXAN Marketing intern, on how to access retail media networks
June 18-21, 2025
Dallas Market Hall
Our outreach and educational event,the GO TEXAN Expo,will offer a oneday event including a tradeshow for buyers to meet and sample Texasmade products,networking opportunities and workshops for our GO TEXAN partners on topics geared for all types of food,health and beauty, home and textile product businesses.
VENDOR REGISTRATION:
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$400 - 10' x 10' booth (includes 2 exhibitor badges,draped exhibit space with a booth ID sign,one 6ft table,one chair,and a wastebasket).
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$200 - 4' x 2' metal kiosk (includes 1 exhibitor badge,booth sign,one chair and a wastebasket)
All vendors are required to exhibit June 18 - 21,the duration of the Total Home & Gift Market.
Do you love showing your support for the GO TEXAN Program any way possible?
Now you can purchase a custom GO TEXAN license plate through the DMV for $70/year.
My Plates - Regular Vehicle
My Plates - Farm truck/trailer
100% of proceeds support the GO TEXAN Program
Looking to upgrade your GO TEXAN Account TIER? This can be done at any time throughout the year.
At renewal time, if your business needs have changed and you need to lower your partnership level, we can help with that too!
Texas brands are booming—make sure yours is next. Whether you’re crafting snacks, beverages,skincare,or pet treats,Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC) is here to help you grow faster,work smarter,and compete stronger. We partner with Texas-based manufacturers to streamline operations,improve efficiency,and boost profitability. Their hands-on experts work with your team to strengthen processes,upgrade technology,develop your workforce,and create sustainable results that last. TMAC can also assist with facility layout planning and serve as an informational resource for financial initiatives and incentives offered by the State of Texas.
Let’s build something better—together.
If you are interested in discussing how to work together,contact: Artrese Hartman,WFD Manager Email: Artrese.Hartman@tmac.org Cell: (817) 714-8135
GO TEXAN Success Stories
Has the GO TEXAN program helped your business shine? Have you made key contacts, gotten a product into more stores or found help sourcing locally through the program? Anything else to brag about as a program benefit? We’d like to hear your stories! They may be used in brochures, on social media or in other publications.
Complete this form to share your experience!
GO TEXAN Social Media Features
GO TEXAN is proud to showcase Partners across our social media accounts! With an audience of over 85,000 people, you could be featured through a Partner Spotlight.
Please complete this form to participate.
The Nacogdoches County Chamber is inviting all GO TEXAN Partners to consider attending the 35th annual Texas Blueberry Festival! If you are interested in getting first crack at applying for vendor space, please contact the Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce, 936-560-5533, or email president@nactx.com.
The annual event is always the second Saturday in June, making it June 14, 2025 in historic downtown Nacogdoches (The Oldest Town in Texas). It attracts over 20 thousand attendees to the festival grounds and offers guests tons of delicious activities including a car show, pie eating contest, photo ops, a 42 tourney, washer board tourney, pet parade, live stage entertainment, cooking demos, pickleball play, a sweet shop and more!
Alert - Online Scams Targeting Texans
“I urge every Texan to stay vigilant against scams and fraudulent activities. Unfortunately, criminals continue to prey upon hardworking Texans, often posing as government agencies or officials to steal your money or personal information. These deceitful schemes can come through phone calls, emails, or fake websites and social media accounts. If something doesn’t feel right, trust your instincts and proceed with caution.
I want to make one thing clear: the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) will never ask you for money or personal information via phone, email, or any unsolicited communication. If you receive such a request, it’s a scam plain and simple. Don’t send money, don’t share your personal details, and report any suspicious activity to your local authorities immediately. Your safety and security are our top priority." -Commissioner Sid Miller
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