In March of 2025 the Economic Growth Business Incubator (EGBI) was awarded the Promising practice award by the Central Texas Learning Festival (SXSW EDU). The Central Texas Learning Festival is a regional showcase held during SXSW EDU, part of the larger SXSW festival. They bring together a wide variety of educators to share new ideas and highlight programs that are community driven and that value inclusivity and equality.
“This award affirmed the real-world impact of our nontraditional teaching methods and our role in shaping inclusive, community-centered learning opportunities. We are extremely honored to receive this award and to be a partner of the Central Texas Learning Festival since its inception,” Monica Peña, Community Relations Director of EGBI stated.
EGBI got awarded the Promising practice award by working to educate business owners with limited access to resources and help them strive for excellence. EGBI meets people where they are and help them grow as confident entrepreneurs
Link: https://ctxlearningfestival.com/
