Management: 5. State and Local Resources

The Small Business Program provides business training, educational events, and coaching to empower entrepreneurs. Our mission is to foster job creation and support the growth of new and existing businesses by providing capacity building information, tools, and resources.

"The Austin Chamber of Commerce is a private, non-profit, membership-driven organization comprised of 2,400+ business enterprises, civic organizations, educational institutions and individuals. Its mission is to provide leadership that facilitates the creation of a prosperous regional economy and effective advocacy for its members."

"Counselors to America's Small Business."

"This organization assists community-based and nonprofit organizations to be more effective by helping strengthen their staff, volunteer, and organizational capacity."

"Greenlights for Nonprofit Success strengthens Central Texas nonprofits through consulting, education, networking, and resources." The Resource Library provides online documents on planning and starting a new nonprofit, board development, fundraising, etc

"A listing of local chambers of commerce. All numbers are in the Austin '512' area code." Included are: Greater Austin, Austin Gay and Lesbian, Briarcliff Village, Capital City African American, Cedar Park, Greater Pflugerville, Hispanic of Austin/Travis

Events, news, legislative issues, educational opportunities, and membership, with information on staff and employment.

There is some overlap among the various state offices offering assistance and information to business, small businesses and entrepreneur. Briefly, these are:

Helpful information for your convenience in learning how to start a business in Texas.

Provides links to business organizations and forms and a business opportunity search.