TITLE: Honoring the new business incubation partnership between the Town of Addison and Baylor University.

SUMMARY: Honoring the new business incubation partnership between the Town of Addison and Baylor University.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Town of Addison is helping to benefit Baylor University students and the local economy through its support of the Accelerated Ventures business incubation program; and WHEREAS, Designed to bring new industry and jobs to the Addison area, the initiative offers valuable services to graduates of Baylor's Hankamer School of Business Accelerated Ventures course; and WHEREAS, The city is providing free office space for a year, as well as mentorship and other resources, to participants who, through their studies, have learned important strategies to develop market plans, create startup companies, and generate revenue; and WHEREAS, Locally owned and operated businesses play a vital role in the prosperity of the Lone Star State, and by helping to encourage their development, the Town of Addison is ensuring that this North Texas community will continue to thrive; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby honor the new business incubation partnership between the Town of Addison and Baylor University and extend to all those associated with the program sincere best wishes for the future. Carter Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1228 was adopted by the House on April 17, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House