Economic Development
Small Business Workshop: Permits, Signs and Getting Open
- Date
- Wednesday, November 18, 2026
- Time
- 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
- Location
- Council Chambers, City Hall, 150 E Brisket St
- Cost
- Free
A free two-hour breakfast workshop on certificates of occupancy, sales tax permits, sign rules and EDC incentives for new and growing Dongvile businesses.
Thinking about opening a business in Dongvile, moving into a new space or adding a sign out front? The Dongvile Economic Development Corporation, Planning & Development and the Dongvile Area Chamber of Commerce will walk you through the steps in one morning.
Agenda
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. | Coffee and kolaches |
| 8:15 a.m. | Building permits and certificates of occupancy, with Building Official Vernon Grubbs |
| 8:45 a.m. | Sales tax permits and reporting to the Texas Comptroller |
| 9:15 a.m. | Signs: permanent signs, banners and temporary signs, including inflatable tube men |
| 9:40 a.m. | EDC incentives, including the Façade Improvement Grant, with Executive Director Dustin Crocker |
Inflatable tube men are temporary signs and require a temporary sign permit. This will be covered at 9:15 a.m.
The EDC’s Façade Improvement Grant reimburses up to 50% of eligible exterior improvements, to a maximum of $5,000 per property. Program guidelines will be handed out at the workshop.
RSVP
Seating is limited to 60. Please RSVP by calling the EDC at (936) 555-0113 by Friday, November 13, so we order enough kolaches. Walk-ins are welcome if seats are available.