Did you know 48 percent of new jobs in Dallas are created by businesses with fewer than 250 employees? It's true, small businesses have a big impact in Dallas County. And we aim to keep it that way.
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Hundreds of thousands of people start small businesses every year. It is a decision that should be made only after serious study, self-examination, and business advising. Your individual preparation is your key to success.
For more information on this topic, read our Frequently Asked Questions on starting a business or complete a new client assesment and the Small Business Development Center can connect you to a small business advisor.
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Ready to take your business to the next level?Our free training programs can help you develop a plan for growth and a strategy to get you there:
Running a small business in North Texas? SBDC is here to help you grow. Courtesy of tax payers’ dollars.
Looking for world-class business education with excellent results? Business owners who complete this program praise the curriculum, networking and valuable business resources. Courtesy of Goldman Sachs and the Goldman Sachs Foundation.
Offering an in-depth curriculum, this entrepreneurial program will increase your knowledge around credit, budgeting, marketing, insurance, business plans and much more. Courtesy of Capital One and SCORE.
A federal training initiative, SBA Emerging Leaders supports executives of businesses poised for growth in historically challenged communities.
Available in Spanish or English, this business accelerator program is specialized for CEOs in Dallas/Fort Worth-Metroplex. Courtesy of the Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Wish you had an expert to mentor you and answer all your business questions? Dallas happens to have a network of volunteer business mentors, many who are retired experts in their field. Find your mentor today – or volunteer to be one!
The Greater Dallas Asian American Chamber of Commerce was founded to advocate for its members and the Asian American business community while assisting with the economic development of North Texas. They are dedicated to providing their members with the tools and opportunities needed for the growth and development of their businesses.
The Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce serves as an advocate for the creation, growth and general welfare of African American businesses in the Dallas community. The Chamber actively promotes the expansion of business opportunities on behalf of its membership through referrals, partnerships, seminars, technical assistance and marketing.
Throughout the region, the Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is viewed as an expert on and an advocate for Hispanic business. So whether you represent a corporation, a government entity, a non-profit organization, or are a small business owner yourself, the Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce can help you achieve your business goals.
From annual events like the Apprenticeship Summit to community events like Fit 2 Hire, there is never a shortage of networking and business development opportunities at Bill J. Priest. Plug in or start your own!
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This nonprofit organization helps small business owners with limited access to capital have a chance to live their dreams. Clients can receive small business loans up to $1 million and startup loans up to $50,000, and have access to the SBA 504 loan program and business and financial training that helps small business owners start, stabilize or expand their businesses.
With the motto "We are in business for business," Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce provides access to an array of people and programs that assist businesses at all levels, including one-on-one, on-site business counseling to address any business need.
