Retaining and expanding businesses of all sizes in Hays and Caldwell counties is an effective tool used by the Greater San Marcos Partnership (GSMP) to help grow our region’s economy. Now more than ever though, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, retaining and assisting small business is essential to reach a full economic recovery.

Small business makes up approximately 99.7% of our country’s employer firms, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration. Small businesses also make up a s...