The Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce has compiled a list of city, state, and national resources for Small Businesses.
If have additional resources that would be a good fit for this list, please contact us at membership@austinlgbtchamber.com.
Small Business Resources
LGBTBE Certification (NGLCC)
Certified LGBTBE® companies are routinely sought after by NGLCC Corporate Partners who are looking to increase their spend with the LGBTQ business community through our internal, proprietary database.
Small and Minority Business Resources Department (City of Austin)
The Small and Minority Business Resources Department (SMBR) administers the Minority-Owned, Women-Owned, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Procurement Programs for the City of Austin.
City of Austin Small Business Division
The Small Business Division 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.
City of Austin Incentives & Grants
Learn more about incentives and grants the City of Austin offers for new and relocating businesses in Austin. Incentives and grants include Business Expansion Incentive Program, Business Retention and Expansion Program, Commercial Recycling Rebate Program, Global Business Expansion Division, and Small Business Energy Rebates.
City of Austin’s Free Events for Small Businesses
The Small Business Division holds special events targeted at providing access to resources and information for small business owners and entrepreneurs.
Travis County Historically Underutilized Business
The HUB program objective is to ensure minority and woman-owned businesses receive fair and equal opportunity to participate in the county’s procurement process.
U.S. Department of State Business Resources
The U.S. Department of State’s one-stop shop for all business resources.
Governor’s Small Business Resource Portal
The Governor’s Small Business Resource Portal contains the most relevant resources and contacts to help you find success starting or growing your business in Texas.
State of Texas Financing & Capital for Small Businesses
The Governor’s Office of Small Business Assistance works closely with a variety of partners to facilitate small businesses accessing capital.
Texas Workforce Commission: Outreach and Employer Initiatives
The TWC has a diverse portfolio of programs and services to support the workforce needs of current and prospective Texas businesses.
Economic Growth Business Incubator (EGBI)
Economic Growth Business Incubator (EGBI) is a non-profit organization which provides training, coaching, and support to aspiring and existing business owners who face barriers to growing a successful business.
SCORE Austin
SCORE Austin Mentors are experienced entrepreneurs, corporate managers, and executives with a diverse set of industries and specialties who volunteer their experience and knowledge to help small business owners and entrepreneurs achieve success.
Travis County Small Business Programs
The Economic & Strategic Planning Division works to support the development and success of entrepreneurs and small businesses in Travis County.
Looking to start a Small Business in Austin?
The City’s Guide to Starting a Small Business in Austin
The City of Austin’s guide to starting a small business in Austin.
The State of Texas’ Guide to Starting a Small Business
The State of Texas’ guide to starting a small business.
Launch Your Business (U.S. Small Business Administration)
Learn how to register, file, and start doing business in the U.S.
City of Austin’s BizAid Free Business Orientation Class
This no-cost class offered online serves as an introduction to resources available to small business owners.
10 Steps to Start Your Business (U.S. Small Business Administration)
The State of Texas’ guide to starting a small business.
TXST’s McCoy College of Business: Business Startup 101
Texas State University’s comprehensive list of tools for people looking to start a small business.