Small Business Resource Directory
Small Business Resources
The City of Austin Small Business Division offers a comprehensive directory of small business resources offered by local, state, and federal governments and non-profit agencies. Our goal for the City of Austin Small Business Resources Directory is to increase awareness and use of the programs that provide aid in the development of your business.
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| Work Opportunity Tax Credit - U.S. Department of Labor | The Work Opportunity Tax Credit is a Federal tax credit available to employers for hiring individuals from certain target groups who have consistently faced significant barriers to employment. |
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| USDA Rural Business Enterprise Grant Program | This a grant for the development or expansion of small businesses in rural areas. |
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| Arts and Culture Leaders of Color Emergency Fund | This fund is for US-based BIPOC artists and administrators. |
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| Jazz Foundation of America | 212.245.3999 | This fund offers financial support, housing assistance and pro bono medical care for musicians who have made a living playing blues, jazz, and roots music. |
| National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. | This group wanted to establish an organization to address the concerns of minorities entering the accounting profession and to make a commitment to professional and academic excellence. |
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| National Association for the Self-Employed - Growth Grants | This is a nonprofit association that is a good resource for all small business owners. |
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| Reuse Alliance Texas Chapter | This is the local chapter of the national non-profit, Reuse Alliance, which educates the public about the social, environmental, and economic benefits of reuse by providing capacity-building services that strengthen the reuse community. |
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| Fixed Food Establishments - City of Austin | This program works with operators to ensure food safety within fixed food establishments. |
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| Current and Potential Economic Impact of Austin's Recycling and Reuse Related A… | This study by TXP, Inc. examines the current economic impact and jobs related to recycling and reuse in the Austin region in 2014 and the potential growth of the sector. |
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| Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce | To be the leading resource and advocate for the Hispanic business community. |