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Board debates next steps for Fulshear Fast Track program, emphasizing networking, surveys and partnerships
Summary
Board members recommended keeping weekend boot camps, adding occasional lecture series and stronger networking, and suggested surveying participants and partnering with the chamber to support the Fast Track entrepreneurship program going forward.
Board members spent a substantial portion of Monday’s meeting discussing the future of the Fulshear Fast Track small-business program.
Staff opened the discussion by proposing continued low‑cost weekend boot camps and occasional lecture series on topics such as artificial intelligence or business planning. “The weekend boot camps will continue for sure,” Hayden said, and staff urged the board for input on format and frequency.
Members emphasized the value of early success stories and networking: committee members described past Fast Track graduates that turned into viable downtown businesses and urged the program to highlight those stories in marketing and outreach. Several board members recommended surveying current and former participants to learn which services they need most; staff confirmed an advisory committee will continue meeting monthly to inform programming.
Members also discussed partnering with the local chamber of commerce to host Fulshear‑focused networking events and keeping the application process simple so smaller businesses can realistically apply for supports. The board signaled a preference for fewer, higher‑quality events rather than many small ones and asked staff to return with a manageable proposal informed by surveys and advisory‑committee feedback.
No formal vote was taken; staff will develop a proposal and potential schedule to present at a subsequent meeting.
