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Business Is Blooming in Tyler Thanks to the Rose Industry
No matter what the economy does, business always smells sweet in Tyler. That’s because the city is the unofficial rose capital of the nation. It has been estimated that approximately 20 percent of commercial rose bushes produced in the United States are grown in Tyler and Smith County, with more than half of all rose bushes being packaged and shipped from the area.
There are at least 10 wholesale nurseries and rose growers located in Tyler that ship roses throughout the country.... Read More »
Hispanic Business Service Office Meets Specific Business Needs
The Hispanic Business Service Office aids in the development of Hispanic businesses in Tyler and Smith County through publications, seminars, workÂshops and information on business loan programs.
The office opened in June 2007 as a collaborative effort between the Hispanic Business Forum, East Texas Hispanic Leadership Council, Small Business Development Center at Tyler Junior College, Service Counselors of Retired Executives (SCORE), Hispanic Business Center at The University of Texas at Tyler... Read More »
