A county-organized collection of high-utility local coaching, business research, contracting-readiness, improvement-grant, incentive, and entrepreneur-support programs.
Fees may applyOnlineIn personService: EnglishService: Spanish
- Best for
- Finding geographically specific help after statewide and federal guidance is too broad
- Eligibility
- Every linked program sets separate city or county boundaries, business stage, employee, property, census-tract, matching-fund, reimbursement, application-window, library-card, certification, and funding rules; Spanish service is explicitly confirmed for San Marcos ThinkB!G, not every program in the collection
- Before you go
- Open the exact local program and verify current eligibility, available funding, deadlines, required approvals, reimbursement terms, language access, and intake instructions before spending or applying.
Reviewed August 22, 2026Official page: EnglishIndependent listing
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MBDA is the federal agency dedicated to Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) growth, connecting eligible minority-owned firms with business-development assistance for capital readiness, contracts, capacity, strategic partners, research, and domestic or global market expansion.
Fees may applyOnlinePhoneIn personService: English
- Best for
- Established minority-owned businesses preparing to scale, pursue larger contracts, strengthen financing readiness, or enter new markets
- Eligibility
- MBDA Business Center guidance generally requires at least 51% ownership and daily operational control by one or more socially or economically disadvantaged individuals; each center and program may add separate revenue, operating-history, industry, geography, documentation, and client requirements
- Before you go
- Use MBDA's current program finder and confirm the provider's service area, client criteria, fees, documents, and deliverables. MBDA states that it does not provide loans or grants to start or expand a business, and assistance does not guarantee financing, certification, or a contract.
Reviewed August 22, 2026Official page: EnglishIndependent listing
Browse official resources2 official links+
Each link opens the named provider's official page. Eligibility, availability, deadlines, registration, fees, funding, and service area can differ by provider; verify the current terms before acting or paying.
Federal minority-business support
Austin Public Library
Business and Nonprofits digital resources
Austin Public Library's official collection of business-plan, company, industry, customer, competitor, supplier, marketing, directory, and local benchmarking research tools.
Fees may applyOnlineIn personService: English
- Best for
- Researching a market, customer base, competitor set, supplier network, or business plan before paying for commercial data
- Eligibility
- Access varies by database: many remote tools require an eligible Austin Public Library card, some limit concurrent users or require an in-library computer, and SizeUpAustin is public without a library card
- Before you go
- Open the official collection, choose the database that matches the research question, and check its access instructions; eligible Austin resident cards are free, while nonresident or digital-card fees may apply.
One county-organized collection of 21 local chambers and five Greater Austin business networks, with a direct official link for every organization instead of 26 separate resource cards.
Fees may applyOnlineIn personService: English
- Best for
- Finding local networking, business education, advocacy, referrals, and community connections by county or business community
- Eligibility
- Public websites are open to everyone; membership, event access, service areas, dues, sponsorships, and program requirements vary by chamber
- Before you go
- Choose the county, city, or specialized network that fits the business, then confirm current membership benefits, dues, event pricing, and eligibility on that chamber's official site before paying.
Reviewed August 22, 2026Official page: EnglishIndependent listing
Browse official resources26 official links+
Each link opens the named provider's official page. Eligibility, availability, deadlines, registration, fees, funding, and service area can differ by provider; verify the current terms before acting or paying.
Greater Austin specialized networks
No-cost and confidential City coaching on business plans, financial readiness, marketing, and management after the required BizAid orientation.
No-cost advisingOnline and in personService: English
- Best for
- Turning a business question into a one-to-one action plan
- Eligibility
- Service hours and eligibility differ for Austin for-profit businesses, nonprofits, and businesses outside city limits
- Before you go
- Complete the official BizAid orientation and review the coaching intake rules.
The local Leander chamber providing advocacy, networking, business visibility, education, events, referrals, and community information.
Fees may applyOnline and in personService: English
- Best for
- Businesses serving Leander, including Completa's published 78641 service-area ZIP guide
- Eligibility
- Membership uses paid levels with differing benefits; current dues, renewal, directory, sponsorship, program, and event terms are set by the chamber
- Before you go
- Review the official membership guide and current benefits before joining, and confirm registration requirements for each event or program.
Round Rock and the surrounding region Round Rock Chamber
Membership and business resources
The local Round Rock chamber supporting business growth through regional advocacy, networking, leadership programs, events, and member visibility.
Fees may applyOnline and in personService: English
- Best for
- Businesses serving Round Rock, including Completa's published 78664 and 78681 service-area ZIP guides
- Eligibility
- Membership and programs use current chamber-defined investment, renewal, registration, and participation terms; benefits differ by level
- Before you go
- Review the official membership information and current benefits before joining, and register separately for the programs or events the business needs.
The local Cedar Park chamber offering business connections, advocacy, member visibility, events, professional development, and community engagement.
Fees may applyOnline and in personService: English
- Best for
- Businesses serving Cedar Park, including Completa's published 78613 service-area ZIP guide
- Eligibility
- Membership uses paid investment levels with differing benefits; current dues, renewal, sponsorship, program, and event terms are set by the chamber
- Before you go
- Review the official benefits and current investment level that fits the business before joining; confirm event registration separately.
The local Pflugerville chamber offering networking, business visibility, education, advocacy, events, and tiered membership opportunities.
Fees may applyOnline and in personService: English
- Best for
- Businesses serving Pflugerville, including Completa's published 78660 service-area ZIP guide
- Eligibility
- The chamber publishes paid investment levels with different benefits; current dues, renewal, sponsorship, program, and event terms apply
- Before you go
- Compare current investment levels and included benefits on the official page before joining; confirm event and sponsorship terms separately.
SCORE Austin
Free business mentoring
Free mentoring from volunteer business professionals plus local workshops and educational resources.
Free accessOnline and in personService: English
- Best for
- Recurring mentor feedback on business decisions
- Eligibility
- Mentor availability and workshop terms vary
- Before you go
- Use the official Austin chapter page to request a mentor or review current workshops.
NASE is a nationwide paid membership association for self-employed professionals, independent contractors, and microbusiness owners. Member benefits include access to tax, finance, business-law, business-strategy, marketing, and technology guidance, plus a competitive Growth Grants program currently advertising awards up to $4,000.
Paid registrationOnlineService: English
- Best for
- U.S. self-employed contractors and microbusiness owners who expect to use several membership benefits and want to evaluate a competitive business-growth grant
- Eligibility
- Benefits require membership in good standing with dues paid. Growth Grant applicants must remain in good standing; annual members may apply immediately, while monthly members may apply after 90 days. Current application, documentation, permitted-use, and selection rules control.
- Before you go
- Compare the current $120 annual, $11.95 monthly, and other membership options against benefits you would actually use before paying. Benefits may vary by package, vendor, and state. Membership does not guarantee a Growth Grant, financing, insurance eligibility, savings, business leads, or professional results.
Reviewed August 22, 2026Official page: EnglishIndependent listing
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Each link opens the named provider's official page. Eligibility, availability, deadlines, registration, fees, funding, and service area can differ by provider; verify the current terms before acting or paying.
Paid membership and Growth Grants
SBA's primary loan-guaranty program for eligible working capital, equipment, supplies, real estate, refinancing, ownership changes, and other approved business uses.
Loan; repayment appliesOnlinePhoneService: English
- Best for
- Operating U.S. small businesses comparing flexible lender-issued financing for an eligible business purpose
- Eligibility
- The business must meet current SBA and lender requirements, operate for profit in the United States, be creditworthy, and demonstrate repayment ability; terms and documents vary
- Before you go
- Review permitted uses and eligibility, then apply through a participating lender and compare the complete rate, fee, collateral, guaranty, and repayment terms.
The City division that owns Austin small-business training, educational events, coaching, Kiva access, market-intelligence tools, and program updates.
Fees may applyOnlineIn personService: English
- Best for
- Finding current City programs, workshops, coaching, and small-business announcements in one place
- Eligibility
- The division page is public; each class, event, coaching service, loan, rebate, or linked program sets its own requirements, availability, and cost
- Before you go
- Use the division page for current offerings, then confirm the selected program's registration, geography, deadline, and fee terms.
A free Texas program offering veteran entrepreneurs business planning, capital guidance, fundamentals, training, referrals, and direct business support.
No-cost advisingOnline and in personService: English
- Best for
- Texas veterans starting a business or strengthening an existing veteran-owned business
- Eligibility
- Veteran status, Texas service scope, individual assistance, verification, and program requirements apply
- Before you go
- Use the official program intake and confirm the current service, verification, and event requirements with a veteran business consultant.
SBA's official gateway to Women's Business Centers, counseling, training, capital pathways, the WOSB federal contracting program, and online learning.
Free accessOnlineService: English
- Best for
- Finding the official federal owner for counseling, capital, or WOSB contracting help
- Eligibility
- Counseling, loans, training, and certification each have separate location, ownership, control, size, and program requirements
- Before you go
- Choose the exact SBA pathway and confirm its current criteria before applying or seeking certification.
A local nonprofit trade association supporting Asian-owned contractors, engineers, and other businesses through procurement outreach, education, advocacy, bid information, and capacity-building programs.
Fees may applyOnline and in personService: English
- Best for
- Asian-owned construction and engineering firms preparing for City of Austin, other public-sector, or private procurement opportunities
- Eligibility
- Public information is available online; membership, events, training, and procurement programs set their own current registration, fee, and participation requirements
- Before you go
- Review the association's current programs and events, then confirm membership terms and any separate agency certification or vendor-registration requirements before applying.
SBA's official starting point for business planning, launch, compliance, hiring, growth, local counseling, contracting guidance, tools, training, and events.
Free accessOnlineService: English
- Best for
- Finding the correct federal guide or counseling network for the business's current stage
- Eligibility
- The guide is public; counseling networks, events, certifications, loans, and other linked programs set separate eligibility and cost rules
- Before you go
- Choose the relevant Business Guide section or local-assistance pathway, then verify the official program requirements before acting.
A nonprofit serving Black and other minority contractors with bid briefs, business and construction training, practical contractor tools, networking, and regional opportunity updates.
Fees may applyOnline and in personService: English
- Best for
- Black-owned and minority construction firms building bidding capacity and connections across the five-county Austin region
- Eligibility
- Public resources are available online; membership, events, training, and bid-support services may set separate current terms, fees, and participation requirements
- Before you go
- Review current bid briefs, training, and membership information on the official site, then verify every solicitation deadline and requirement with the issuing buyer.
An Austin-area Hispanic contractor association offering bid distribution, plan-reading and estimating education, City certification guidance, networking, and English-Spanish OSHA safety training.
Fees may applyOnline and in personService: EnglishService: Spanish
- Best for
- Hispanic-owned construction businesses seeking contracting leads, technical training, certification support, and a regional contractor network
- Eligibility
- Public information is available online; membership benefits, classes, safety training, and events may have separate registration, capacity, and fee requirements
- Before you go
- Use the official site to confirm current membership and training availability; verify City certification and bid requirements with the issuing agency before submitting documents.
Central Texas coaching and workshops in English and Spanish on planning, marketing, cost control, and operations.
No-cost advisingOnline and in personService: EnglishService: Spanish
- Best for
- Entrepreneurs who want explicitly bilingual, local support
- Eligibility
- Program intake, schedule, and workshop terms vary
- Before you go
- Choose the English or Spanish official intake path and confirm current availability.
Long-term, fixed-rate financing issued through Certified Development Companies for eligible major fixed assets that support business growth and job creation.
Loan; repayment appliesOnlinePhoneService: English
- Best for
- Established small businesses financing eligible owner-occupied real estate, facilities, or long-life machinery and equipment
- Eligibility
- Current SBA size, for-profit, location, credit, management, repayment, asset-use, project, lender, and Certified Development Company requirements apply
- Before you go
- Confirm the project is an eligible fixed-asset use, then compare complete terms with an authorized Certified Development Company before applying.
Confidential advising and training covering startup planning, access to capital, marketing, human resources, and government contracting.
No-cost advisingOnline and in personService: English
- Best for
- Ongoing, adviser-led business planning
- Eligibility
- Serves businesses in its published Central Texas service area; intake is required
- Before you go
- Confirm your county and request advising through the official center.
A Central Texas chamber connecting Asian and allied businesses through advocacy, education, events, member visibility, and regional business relationships.
Fees may applyOnline and in personService: English
- Best for
- Asian-owned and allied businesses seeking a regional network, business education, advocacy, and community visibility
- Eligibility
- The chamber publishes multiple membership levels, including a limited free associate level and paid tiers with different benefits; current terms control
- Before you go
- Compare the official membership levels and current benefits before enrolling; chamber membership does not replace a government certification or vendor registration.
A Greater Austin chamber supporting Hispanic businesses through advocacy, member connections, professional development, events, and business visibility.
Fees may applyOnline and in personService: English
- Best for
- Hispanic-owned and allied businesses seeking chamber relationships, leadership development, events, and regional market visibility
- Eligibility
- Membership is open through published paid levels with different benefits; pricing, eligibility, renewals, and event charges are controlled by the chamber's current terms
- Before you go
- Review the current membership options and benefits on the official page before applying; confirm event and program registration separately.
A regional chamber focused on Black economic success through business advocacy, membership connections, programs, events, and Greater Austin market visibility.
Fees may applyOnline and in personService: English
- Best for
- Black-owned and allied businesses seeking regional relationships, advocacy, programming, and chamber visibility
- Eligibility
- The official application publishes paid membership options; current dues, approval, renewal, program, and event terms are set by the chamber
- Before you go
- Review the current application, dues, and benefits before submitting payment; confirm individual program and event requirements separately.
The official SBA locator for Small Business Development Centers, SCORE, Women's Business Centers, Veterans Business Outreach Centers, and district offices.
No-cost advisingOnline and in personService: English
- Best for
- Finding an official assistance network near a business
- Eligibility
- Services, languages, intake, geography, and fees vary by partner location and event
- Before you go
- Search by location and confirm the selected office's current services before visiting.
A Central Texas chamber serving LGBTQ+ and allied businesses through advocacy, education, networking, events, and member promotion.
Fees may applyOnline and in personService: English
- Best for
- LGBTQ+-owned and allied businesses seeking an affirming regional network, education, advocacy, and business visibility
- Eligibility
- The chamber publishes paid business membership levels with different benefits; current dues, renewals, event fees, and participation terms apply
- Before you go
- Compare current membership levels and benefits on the official page before joining; verify any separate certification or event process with its owner.
The City's official directory of small-business programs, classes, coaching, capital pathways, and procurement resources.
Free accessOnlineService: English
- Best for
- Finding the correct City program before applying
- Eligibility
- Varies by linked program and service area
- Before you go
- Use the official directory, then verify the selected program's current requirements.
Texas and other eligible U.S. states Accion Opportunity Fund
Small-business financing options
A nonprofit lender's catalog of term, SBA 7(a), truck, and food-truck financing, with free one-to-one business advising available in English and Spanish.
Loan; repayment appliesOnlinePhoneService: EnglishService: Spanish
- Best for
- Established Texas businesses comparing mission-based financing products
- Eligibility
- Texas is in AOF's published service area; each product sets separate operating-history, revenue, ownership, underwriting, rate, fee, and documentation requirements
- Before you go
- Choose the relevant product, then compare its current eligibility, rates, fees, repayment terms, state disclosures, and total borrowing cost before applying.
A veteran-transition nonprofit whose site documents a Virtual Entrepreneur Training series covering topics such as marketing, bookkeeping, SEO, AI, and funding options.
Fees may applyOnlineIn personService: English
- Best for
- Veterans and military families exploring entrepreneurship alongside broader civilian-transition support
- Eligibility
- The site is broader than business ownership; current class dates, enrollment, audience, availability, and cost are not stated on the reviewed homepage
- Before you go
- Confirm the current entrepreneur-training schedule and terms directly; do not treat this listing as a grant, certification, or active-session promise.
