Small Business Resources

BizAid Business Orientation provides a general overview of opening a small business or re-evaluating an existing business during its growth. 

Based on the notion that entrepreneurs discover solutions and engage with their communities over a million cups of coffee, the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation developed 1 Million Cups in 2012-a free program designed to educate, engage and inspire entrepreneurs around the country.  

Get quick, detailed information and referrals to health and human service organizations in your area. 

Accion is a nonprofit organization that increases access to business credit, makes loans and provides training to enable entrepreneurs to realize their dreams and be catalysts for positive economic and social change. 

All ATX is Austin's musician advocate, dedicated to their promotion, success and overall well-being. 

COVID-19 resource for non-profit organizations serving populations affected by the virus.

Established by the City in 1985, the Art in Public Places (AIPP) program collaborates with local & nationally-known artists to include the history and values of our community into cultural landmarks that have become cornerstones of Austin’s identity.  

ArtUs Co is a non-profit organization that supports local artists by providing affordable spaces for them to create, share, and sell their work.

The Asian American Resource Center Community Art Exhibit Program displays artworks that celebrate the diverse and dynamic cultural heritage, history, identity and creativity of Asians and Asian Americans. 

The ACA is a non-profit organization serving Asian businesses in the Greater Austin Metropolitan and surrounding areas. 

ABC is a commercial and industrial construction trade association, representing 22,000 members nationwide.  

The mission of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Austin Chapter is to facilitate ethical and effective philanthropy in Central Texas. 

ALPFA's mission is to empower and develop Latino men and women as leaders of character for the nation, in every sector of the global economy. 

ARMA International is a not-for-profit association and the leading authority on managing records and information.

AMEP Austin was born in June 2018 as a chapter of the Association of Business and Professional Women, a national association that encompasses Spanish-speaking women in the United States of America with the aim of projecting women in business, professional, social, family and cultural fields.

Get answers and assistance with issues you have regarding the City of Austin. 

The Austin Arts Commission advises the city council in all arts-related matters, including long range planning, allocations process, and coordination with the comprehensive plan.

The Austin Asian American Bar Association seeks to serve the mutual professional, social, mentoring, and community interests of Asian American lawyers and lawyers with interest in the Austin Asian American community. 

Austin Blues Society represents the past, present and future of blues music through education, commemoration and preservation. 

The Austin Chamber is a private, non-profit, membership-driven organization comprised of over 3,000 business enterprises, civic organizations, educational institutions and individuals.  

Austin Classical Guitar Society is the world leader in community service through music on the classical guitar and provides a broad range of programming including concerts, education & outreach.

The ACC Bioscience Incubator aims to provide a fully equipped and affordable lap space to the Austin life science community. 

The Center for Nonprofit Studies at Austin Community College has been a leading provider of nonprofit workforce and career development in Central Texs for 20 years. 

The Stand With Austin Fund was established in partnership with the Entrepreneurs Foundation to receive charitable donations to support nonprofits assisting individuals and small businesses most negatively impacted by the cancellation of SXSW and least able to recover on their own.