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. Call 512-974-7800, email SmallBiz@austintexas.gov or visit our website for information about all our services and resources.
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| Product Development and Small Business Incubator Fund | 512.936.0100 | The Product Development and Small Business Incubator Fund offers long-term, asset-backed loans to product development companies and small business incubators/accelerators located in Texas. |
| Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program | Section 108 provides communities with a source of financing for economic development, housing rehabilitation, public facilities, and large-scale physical development projects. |
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| Small Business Administration | The U.S. Small Business Administration has delivered millions of loans, loan guarantees, contracts, counseling sessions and other forms of assistance to small businesses. |
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| Small Business Division - City of Austin | The mission of the Small Business Division is to foster job creation and support the growth of new and existing businesses by providing capacity building information, tools, and resources. |
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| Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) | The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program is a highly competitive program that encourages domestic small businesses to engage in Federal Research / Research and Development that has the potential for commercialization. |
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| Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) | Small Business Investment Company program facilitates the flow of long-term capital to small businesses. |
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| Small Business Lending Fund - U.S. Department of Treasury | The Small Business Lending Fund provide up to $30 billion in capital to qualified banks and other targeted lenders with assets of less than $10 billion. |
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| Sustainable Arts Foundation | The Sustainable Arts Foundation is a non-profit foundation supporting artists and writers with families. |
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| Tax Incentives in Renewal Communities and Empowerment Zones - U.S. Department o… | Provides substantial tax incentives for business that hire local residents, upgrade their equipment needs, and build or rehabilitate commercial property, in designated Renewal Communities and Empowerment Zones. |
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| Texas Community Building with Attorney Resources | Texas CBAR offers a Pro Bono Legal Referral Program designed to connect eligible non-profits and microenterprises with volunteer attorneys who provide legal assistance on business, corporate, and legal matters that do not involve litigation. |
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| Texas Economic Development Corporation | The Texas Development Corporation promotes economic development in Texas on behalf of the State. Information on available services, industries, and small business startup. |
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| Texas Military Value Revolving Loan Fund | The Texas Military Value Revolving Loan Fund provides financing to defense communities for job creation and infrastructure projects. |
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| Texas State University Small Business Development Center | The Texas State Small Business Development Center works with existing and startup small business to help them grow and compete in today's global economy. |
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| Texas Workforce Commission | Texas Workforce Commission is the state agency charged with overseeing and providing workforce development services to employers and job seekers of Texas. |
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| Veteran Business Loan Initiative - City of Austin | Low-interest business loans for Veterans. |
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| Whole Foods - Local Producer Loan Program | Whole Foods Market provides low interest loans to independent local farmers and food artisans. |