Event Trust Funds Program Webinars

The Event Trust Funds Programs, comprised of three separate funds—the Events Trust Fund, Major Events Reimbursement Program and Motor Sports Racing Trust Fund—are economic incentive tools utilized by Texas communities to attract various types of events to the Lone Star State. The program assists Texas communities with paying costs related to preparing for or conducting an event by depositing projected gains in various local and state taxes generated from the event in a dedicated event-specific trust fund to cover allowable expenses.

To help current and prospective applicants, EDT's Economic Development Finance division will host two upcoming webinars to provide an overview, best practices and answer questions on the Event Trust Funds Program.

When:
Webinar: Before the Event – Application & First Steps: Tuesday, May 18  |  11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Central Time

Webinar: After the Event – Best Practices for Filing: Thursday, May 20  |  11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Central Time

About:
The first webinar will provide information on the application process and other steps to take before the event occurs. The second webinar will offer an update on the actions required after the event is completed. A group of expert panelists will join the webinars to answer your questions and offer advice on best practices during the application and post-event processes during a live Q&A.

You can register for both events at the registration link found below.

Panelists:

• Adriana Cruz – Executive Director, Texas Economic Development & Tourism, Office of the Governor
• Terry Zrubek – Director, Economic Development Finance, Office of the Governor
• Gene Cervenka – Senior Finance Programs Specialist, Economic Development Finance, Office of the Governor
• Nancy Namis – Finance Specialist, Economic Development Finance, Office of the Governor
• David Brown – Compliance Monitoring Manager, Office of the Governor
• Nate Gieryn – Tourism Research Manager, Texas Economic Development & Tourism, Office of the Governor
• Brandy Wagner – Program Coordinator, City of Fort Worth

Register