Mesilla Valley / El Paso Area: Small Business Focus Groups

<p><b>SUPPORTING SMALL BUSINESS TO BUILD HEALTHY COMMUNITIES</b></p>

<p><b>Small Business Majority</b>, a national non-profit organization, is partnering with the <b>Rio Grande Council of Governments, </b>the <b>County of El Paso Economic Development Office,</b> and the <b>Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF)</b> on a research project to better understand the needs, challenges and views of rural small business owners in the Mesilla Valley and El Paso areas. <br><br>Please join us at one of four sessions on May 9-10, 2018 to participate in an interactive discussion on these topics. We want to hear from you on what you need in order to grow and thrive in your community, and what policy solutions would help your business reach its full potential.</p>

<p><b>This is a free event.  Food will be provided to participants and each session will have ten $25 Amazon gift cards available for a participant drawing<b>, therefore registration is required!</b></b></p>

<h2><b>Choose the time and location that works best for you!</b></h2>

<p><i>Session 1: Wednesday, May 9, 2018 - 11:30 am - 1:30 pm</i><br>Great American Steakhouse<br>600 Valley Chili Rd<br>Anthony, TX 79821<br><br><i>Session 2: Wednesday, May 9, 2018 -</i> <i>6</i><i>:00 pm - 8:00 pm</i><br>Ardovino&#39;s Pizza<br>145 E. Sunset, Building G-100<br>El Paso, TX 79922<br><br><i>Session 3: Thursday, May 10, 2018 - 11:30 am - 1:30 pm</i><br>Mamacita&#39;s Restaurant &amp; Bar<br>1580 N Clint San Ellzario Rd<br>Clint, TX 79836</p>

<p><i>Session 4: Thursday, May 10, 2018 - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm</i><br>Moonlight Bar &amp; Grill<br>16000 Ashford St<br>Horizon City, TX 79928<br><br>Please note participation is currently limited to 15 attendees per session.  If there is a high demand we will upgrade the available number of tickets to accommodate your community. </p>

<p>For more information, contact Mary Overbey at [email protected] or 417-872-9924.</p>