City attends Music Friendly Community Workshop

Special to The Examiner

The City of Navasota took the first step toward being recognized as a Music Friendly Community with a virtual Music Friendly Community workshop Monday, Nov. 7.

Ahead of the workshop, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced the workshop was scheduled. “Music is key to the Texas brand and to our local economies,” said Governor Abbott. “I thank the Texas Music Office for helping communities large and small develop creative partnerships and grow new jobs, and I look forward to continuing to work alongside local leaders in Navasota to ensure they have the tools needed to succeed."

TMO Community Relations and Outreach Specialist Chip Adams joined the virtual workshop to explain the Music Friendly Community designation and answer questions.

Participation in TMO’s Music Friendly Community program provides Texas communities with a network for fostering music industry development and sends a clear message to industry professionals that certified communities are serious about attracting and developing music industry growth. Navasota's workshop is the first step in the certification process. When completed, Navasota will join more than 30 other Texas cities that have earned the "Music Friendly" designation.

More information on TMO's Music Friendly Community program visit https://gov.texas.gov/music/page/music-friendly-communities.