As Big Tex waves goodbye this weekend and Fair Park quiets down for another year, we’re taking a moment to celebrate what this season reminded us of — pride, preparation, and the power of good systems.
The State Fair of Texas isn’t just a showcase of food, fun, and Ferris wheels. It’s a masterclass in planning, collaboration, and follow-through.
And if that doesn’t sound like good business strategy, we don’t know what does.
Throughout the past few weeks, we shared stories that captured the Fair’s Texas-sized lessons for small businesses — from construction to manufacturing to IT operations.
Here’s your chance to catch up on all the highlights:
🎡 All Things Texan: Kicking Off the State Fair
We kicked things off with a love letter to Texas pride — and how we carry that same pride into serving our clients.
Read it here
🏗️ Texas Construction: Building More Than Ferris Wheels
From the Midway to Big Tex’s pedestal, Texas construction crews remind us that strong foundations matter — in buildings and in business.
Read the full post
🏭 Behind Big Tex: Texas Manufacturing at Work
The makers and manufacturers who keep Texas running taught us a thing or two about reliability, precision, and scaling with pride.
Catch up here
📊 The State Fair of Texas by the Numbers
$680M in local impact. 2.4M attendees. Thousands of small business vendors.
This infographic broke it all down — and showed why scalable systems matter when business booms.
See the infographic
🧈 Hidden Gems at the Fair (and in Your IT)
Butter sculptures, bee exhibits, and baby animals — all the hidden gems that make the Fair special (and the IT systems you shouldn’t overlook).
Discover the hidden gems
🤠 Wrapping Up Another Fair Week: Texas Pride, Small Business Grit, and the Power of Good Tech
A mid-series reflection on what the Fair — and Texas business owners — have in common: preparation, pride, and doing things right.
Read it here
👋 Fair Well, Texas: Lessons from the Midway for Small Business Tech
When Big Tex waves goodbye, the teardown begins — a well-oiled machine of teamwork, timing, and precision. The same approach can keep your business tech running strong.
Read the full article
🎯 5 Fair Lessons for Texas Businesses
We wrapped up the month with five powerful lessons every Texas SMB can use:
- Plan ahead
- Keep systems synced
- Expect the rush
- Celebrate your team
- End strong and start smarter
Watch the video + read the post
Why It Matters:
The Fair may last just 24 days, but the preparation lasts all year — and the same goes for running a business.
The systems you build now determine whether next year’s rush feels like a victory or a scramble.
If your IT, processes, or team collaboration tools could use a little polish before Q4 ends, now’s the time to make those moves.
We’ll help you build smarter systems that keep your business steady — long after the funnel cakes are gone.
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Until next year, Big Tex — and to our Texas business community, thank you for another season of partnership, pride, and progress
