CHAMPION SPONSORS

Be A Go Texan Expo Sponsor

GO TEXAN EXPO JUNE 21-24, 2023!

For The 10th Annual

QUEST FOR TEXAS BEST!

This annual contest, held by our champion sponsor, H-E-B, finds the best new products in Texas (both food and non-food submissions). Qualified participants will compete for a combined $70,000 in cash prizes and the opportunity to feature their product on H-E-B shelves across the state.

GO TEXAN PAVILION SIGN-UPS ARE HERE!

It's now the sign-up period for opportunities in the GO TEXAN Pavilion at the 2023 State Fair of Texas in Dallas on Sept 29th – Oct 22nd.

Applications:

General Store: here

Pop-up Porch: here

Wine, Beer, and Spirits Pop-up Porch: here

GO TEXAN Communities and Community Orgs: here

Sponsorship and Brand Exposure Opportunities: here

Click HERE to check out all opportunities in the 2023 GO TEXAN Pavilion!

GO TEXAN PARTNERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR THE 2023 MARKETING ENHANCEMENT GRANT ASSISTANCE (MEGA) PROGRAMS

DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, 2023 BY 11:59 PM CDT.

The GO TEXAN-Marketing Enhancement Grant Assistance (MEGA) programs are designed to provide grant funds to GO TEXAN Partners to assist with the marketing and promotion of certified Texas agricultural products, including those that have been produced, processed, or otherwise had value added to the product in Texas; certified Texas non-agricultural products; Associate GO TEXAN Registrants; and the GO TEXAN Program.

The Programs

There are two programs under MEGA: The Product Promotion (GTP) grant program and The Event Grant program (GTE).

The Product Promotion (GTP) grant program is designed to provide grant funds for Tier 2 or higher GO TEXAN Product Partners to market and promote their qualifying GO TEXAN products.

The Event Grant program (GTE) is designed to provide grant funds to Associate GO TEXAN Partners who coordinate public festivals, farmers markets, and events across the state that will promote GO TEXAN businesses, their Texas made products, and the overall GO TEXAN Program.

Deadline

Applicants must submit one complete, electronically signed grant application package. The complete application packet must be RECEIVED by close of business (11:59 p.m. CDT) on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. Applications may not be supplemented after the submission deadline.

All eligible applications submitted by the published deadline will be considered for funding. TDA encourages you to thoroughly review the application and guidelines and submit a complete application prior to the deadline. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

How to Apply

Details, instructions and the 2023 application materials can be found on the GO TEXAN Partners web page: GO TEXAN Partners.

The 2023 Application must be completed online. Please DO NOT e-mail, mail, or deliver applications in person to the TDA Headquarters in Austin.

GO TEXAN Partner survey is now active!

We would like your feedback on the 2023 GO TEXAN Partner Survey! This survey aims to collect data and feedback from the previous year to help us improve and grow the GO TEXAN program As a thank you for completing this survey we are offering partners a $50 coupon code that can be applied to a future GO TEXAN event opportunity. More details will be provided upon completion of the survey.

GO TEXAN PRODUCT PARTNER LINK: HTTPS://WWW.SURVEYMONKEY.COM/R/GOTEXANPARTNER

GO TEXAN ASSOCIATE PARTNER LINK: HTTPS://WWW.SURVEYMONKEY.COM/R/GOTEXANASSOCIATE

Join us for our next GO TEXAN Quarterly Partner meeting!

APRIL 12TH @ 10AM VIA TEAMS

During this meeting we will discuss GO TEXAN program updates and hear from our guest speaker, Katy Mabee, from PREP ATX. This meeting will be recorded for those who are unable to attend.

To RSVP CLICK HERE!

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) are seeking Texas companies to participate in their trade shows. These shows are a great opportunity to gain exposure to international buyers without ever having to leave the country. In addition to international exposure, you have access to one-on-one meetings with buyers, export coaching, enhanced booth packages, and Chef demonstrations to showcase your products to the world! For more info on trade shows reach out to TDA International Marketing at GoGlobal@TexasAgriculture.gov.