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The Burleson Area Chamber of Commerce is a 500+ Member strong organization whose mission is to serve as an advocate for our members and for business in Burleson.

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We offer certificate and degree programs in Entrepreneurship as part of the Cox Business School at Southern Methodist University.

Catchafire is the largest, online skills-based volunteer platform, providing social mission organizations with support in marketing and communications, web development, operations, strategy and more. With a community of over 37,000 talented professionals, Catchafire's platform has the power to recreate the way we give and how we change the world.

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We offer a wide range of vocational and personal enrichment non-credit courses, workshops, forums and seminars for the general public.</p>

The CDC of the Southwest offers financing assistance to qualified businesses in the startup, acquisition or expansion phase through the SBA 504 loan program.

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We provide education, management expertise, outcomes technology consulting and recruiting services to our members in the nonprofit community.

We provide education, management expertise, outcomes technology consulting and recruiting services to our members in the nonprofit community.

The Collin Small Business Development Center offers free, confidential one-on-one business strategy consulting for Collin County startups and existing businesses.

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The Coppell Chamber of Commerce works to promote, enhance, and foster the growth of business in our community.

Cowtown Angels is an angel network that connects entrepreneurs seeking early-stage funding with local investors in an environment that accelerates growth and rewards strategic risk-taking.

We advocate for the creation, growth and general welfare of African American businesses. We offer referrals, partnerships, seminars, technical assistance and marketing to over 2,000 members. Founded 1926.

DCAD is responsible for appraising property for the purpose of ad valorem property tax assessment for the City of Dallas. DCAD also has a property research tool with estimated values and ownership.

The Dallas County Clerk administers the assumed name process in Dallas County. Sole proprietorships and general partnerships must file an assumed name certificate in the county where they will do business.

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We are the economic development team for the City of Dallas. We administer city business and real estate development incentives and produce data and research on Dallas' markets, industries and neighborhoods.

The Official Resource for the Greater Dallas Creative Media Industries. We provide logistics, liaison and support for Dallas media projects and strengthen the industry locally.

Established in 1918, the Dallas Junior Chamber of Commerce (DJCC) is the city’s premier network for young professionals between the ages 21 – 41. We offer diverse opportunities for personal and professional growth through professional development, networking, and philanthropy.

The Dallas Metropolitan Small Business Development Center is a field center of the North Texas SBDC Network, an accredited member of the America's SBDC nationwide network. We offer no cost, one-on-one, long-term professional business advising, no or low-cost training, and other specialized services in Dallas County.

The Business Science and Technology Division is located on the 5th Floor of the Central Library in downtown Dallas. In addition to Sammons Small Business Center we house a comprehensive business, science and technology collection.

SCORE is a volunteer organization dedicated to small business thru mentoring and education. It provides confidential consulting in person and email along with low cost workshops and webinars.

D/FW MSDC facilitates procurement and business opportunities between Buying Entity Members and Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs).

The Denton County Clerk administers the assumed name process in Collin County. Part of far north Dallas is in Denton County. Sole proprietorships and general partnerships must file an assumed name certificate in the county where they do business.

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DFWI is Downtown Fort Worth's planning, public space management, and advocacy organization.

Affordable continuing education, childcare licensing classes, certificate training, and customized workforce training.

Training and seminars to meet your employees' needs offered at reasonable rates to Dallas County businesses.

We are a kitchen incubator, dedicated to helping small food businesses get started and navigating regulatory issues.

Ensemble provides an inspiring workspace for entrepreneurs and small businesses to get work done and become scalable. Offering multiple membership levels and conference rooms, Ensemble offers collaboration, connections and community.

Entrepreneurs For North Texas facilitates community involvement and philanthropy for small and mid-size companies.

Supports and promotes community and economic development, which includes small business and microenterprise development.

The Fort Worth Business Assistance Center provides business consulting, training and technical assistance for small, women and minority owned businesses.

“Our prime mission is to foster a vibrant economic environment for our members, individuals and the greater Fort Worth area via helping Hispanic businesses start, expand and connect with other businesses and opportunities. We also support an educated workforce, community engagement and service.”

The Fort Worth Library offers an array of business services.

SCORE is a volunteer organization dedicated to small business thru mentoring and education. It provides confidential consulting in person and email along with low cost workshops and webinars.

The Garland Chamber of Commerce is a dedicated team of people who connect Garland’s industry professionals, promote businesses growth and further the vibrant economy of Garland as a whole.

We are a business incubator in Deep Ellum offering a spectrum of coworking, office and meeting options, weekly startup / business growth workshops and sessions.

Our cohort business training, funding education and mentoring accelerator program is the North Texas home of the nationally recognized Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses initiative.

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Our Mission at the Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce is To Promote, Strengthen and Expand the Business Community.

We provide information on minority business development, technology, legislative action, and international business.

We develop, promote and protect Hispanic businesses in the greater Dallas area and support the advancement, education and economic growth of the Hispanic business community.

We promote the commercial, civic, cultural, educational, and industrial interests of the East Dallas Area to benefit its businesses, neighborhoods, and citizens.

We are the first 5-Star Accredited Chamber in Texas providing education and networking opportunities to create, advance and promote business.

Providing support, programming and connections to all size businesses in our community.

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The GroundFloor is the region’s first mentor-driven social innovation fund. We invest in companies that place social impact at the heart of their business.

Health Wildcatters is an accelerator focused on improving healthcare by supporting entrepreneurs and startups. The 12-week program offers health-focused startups an initial seed investment, access to mentors, advisors, office space, and strategic resources.

Heart of Dallas is a nonprofit organization that hosts sports and entertainment events benefiting Dallas nonprofits.

IDEA Works FW is a creative, dynamic program that provides emerging businesses with nurturing relationships, tools, an attractive work environment, and access to resources to scale their enterprises.

Impact Ventures is a startup accelerator and integrated capital fund addressing the gender and racial wealth gap in North Texas and beyond. Our mission is to eliminate the social and economic barriers for under-estimated entrepreneurs and small business owners building high-growth businesses and social enterprises that create sustainable, inclusive and equitable local economies.

We serve as a facilitator, catalyst and program sponsor to leverage the power of ideas and technology to create new ventures and add value to our community.

The IRS issues employer ID numbers (EINs). Most businesses need an EIN. The IRS also provides a variety of tax and business training resources.

The Mission of the IHCC is to advocate for education and economic development in the Hispanic Market.

We serve northeast Dallas, the place we call Lake Highlands. Our mission is to build a vibrant business climate that serves the Lake Highlands community. We offer regular breakfast networking and workshop sessions.

LiftFund is a non-profit community lender that has been leveling the financial playing field for entrepreneurs with opportunity capital in North Texas over 20 years. Our team provides guidance, support, and capital to entrepreneurs seeking capital who may not be able to access capital to by traditional means or may have capital that is costing too much.

The Dallas/Fort Worth LiftFund Women’s Business Center (WBC) is dedicated to supporting business owners, especially women and minorities, through business education and business consulting. Since 2018, the WBC has been serving the Dallas/Fort Worth small business community with individual consultations and group training entrepreneurs at all stages of their business. Whether you need a start-up business plan, or advice and seminars on business and market planning to grow your business, we are here for you.

LiftFund DFW Women’s Business Center offers programs to support business owners, especially women and minorities, with business education and business consulting. We understand how challenging it is for small businesses right now and have the resources and training you need to overcome setbacks caused by COVID-19.

We provide credit and service to small businesses that do not have access to loans from commercial sources.

We provide credit and service to small businesses that do not have access to loans from commercial sources.

The MBDA Business Center Dallas assists Minority Owned Businesses retain and create jobs, obtain procurement contracts and financing for working capital and asset acquisition.

Our mission is to grow entrepreneurs and build communities with a focus on veterans who wish to start or grow a business through entrepreneurship training to increase their chances of success.

We provide entrepreneurship education to students in under served communities. Primarily in Dallas and Irving ISD

We are a mentorship and coworking space for freelancers and entrepreneurs in northern Dallas and southern Collin Counties. Memberships for coworking and offices and meeting and event space rental. Mentors, networking and workshops.

To provide assistance through education and counseling to applicants throughout the certification process in order to build a certified vendor pool for member entities.

The Oak Cliff Chamber connects its members to a wide variety of business resources and community development opportunities.

We serve as the City of Dallas' purchasing arm. We issue bid specifications and solicit vendors to conduct city business. We also maintain a register of MWBE companies.

Peoplefund creates economic opportunity and financial stability for underserved people by providing access to capital, education, and resources to build healthy small businesses.

Peoplefund creates economic opportunity and financial stability for underserved people by providing access to capital, education, and resources to build healthy small businesses.

The Plano Chamber of Commerce is committed to maximizing business development and economic growth of the community through advocacy, education, innovation, and collaboration.

We assist low-to-moderate income Dallas residents by providing entrepreneurial support, business development, education, job training, and community events.

REDP is a joint effort between the City of Richardson and Richardson Chamber of commerce dedicated to attracting new companies to Richardson and helping existing employers grow and expand.

The South Dallas / Fair Park Trust Fund offers loans to businesses that expand or relocate in the trust fund service area around historic Fair Park. Grants are available for human development services.

The Southeast Dallas Chamber of Commerce is a business organization that promotes, through its membership, growth and business development, civic responsibility, and community involvement and support.

We work to develop, promote and protect businesses in the Southeast Dallas area and to support the advancement of education and economic growth in the southern sector of Dallas.

Southeast Fort Worth, Inc. is committed to the following pillars: Community Development, Affordable Housing, Small Business Development, Economic Development, Neighborhood Revitalization, and Financial Education within southeast Fort Worth.

Startup Weekend Dallas offers weekend-long, hands-on experiences where entrepreneurs and those aspiring can find out if startup ideas are viable.

<p>We promote and support the business interests of our members through advocacy and strive to improve the business environment in the Stemmons Corridor.</p>

We cultivate effective philanthropists, strengthen nonprofits, and invest in innovative solutions – building powerful relationships to tackle our community’s social challenges.

From pre-venture or startup to growth, or implementing an exit strategy, our Business Advisors are available to help entrepreneurs and existing businesses with all aspects of their companies lifespan. Our Business Development Advisors bring their collective experiences to work for you. Each session is personalized confidential, free of charge and tailored to meet your business needs.
Services Offered:
o Start-Up Feasibility Analysis
o Business Plan Development
o Industry and Market Research
o Loan Package Development
o Cash Flow Analysis
o Growth Planning
o Exit Strategies

The Neeley Entrepreneurship Center provides TCU students, across all study disciplines, support to launch a venture or pursue entrepreneurial employment opportunities.

TECH Fort Worth is a non-profit with programs that have entrepreneurs helping entrepreneurs commercialize innovative technologies. Metrics 2013-15: $2.7B Exits, $391M funding, $52M sales, 1 IPO.

Tech Titans is the technology association for North Tecas, established in 1993 with over 300 technology companies and universities as members.

We're the #1 B2B startup program in the nation and #5 overall (INC). We invest in elite early stage startups + their founders and turn them into companies.

Texas A&M University School of Law’s Legal Clinics offer legal services to help entrepreneurs locally and nationally. Our clinics help startups with trademarks, patents, and entity-formation needs.

The Texas Comptroller administers the state sales tax and franchise tax. You need a sales tax ID number if you do business in Texas and sell or lease tangible personal property here or sell taxable services.

The Secretary of State administers incorporation procedures. To investigate business name availability or general questions contact us at: [email protected] or call (512) 463-5586.

Owners sit on a board with other non-competing business owners to work collectively to support each other and improve their business operations. Boards are run by a professional facilitator.

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The Dallas Entrepreneur Center (The DEC) is a 501c3 non-profit co-working space created to help entrepreneurs start, build, and grow companies through education, mentorship, and community.

The Masters of Accounting students in the Jindal School of Management are offering a FREE "consulting" service each semester to assist area businesses, with a variety of accounting related projects.

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The LIFT Office is a coworking community designed to give you space to work, connect, collaborate, and achieve. We promote innovation and community by hosting member gatherings.

The WERX in McKinney (and The WERX Foundation) is a non-profit organization that provides collaborative workspace and resources for technology startups and all entrepreneurs in McKinney Texas.

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SBA provides services to help small business owners start, manage and grow their business. SBA provides access to capital, free counseling and training and opportunities in Government Contracting.

The US India Chamber of Commerce DFW is a local Chamber dedicated to connecting North Texas businesses with the Indian-American community and India.

UNT Discovery Park is a satellite research facility for UNT, encompassing more than 554,000 square feet of research and teaching space. Equipped with cutting-edge technologies for research, analysis, prototype development and machining along with faculty researchers at the forefront of their technology field. UNT Discovery Park is a leading center for innovation across engineering and physical sciences for Texas.

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We help veteran women entrepreneurs scale for success by providing personal and professional resources needed to succeed.

VolunteerNow recruits volunteers to serve with nonprofits, corporate and municipal members as well as provide a wide range of services that build capacity for our clients.

We work to advance and promote the economic environment for business in West Dallas.

William Mann Jr. CDC provides funding for small businesses.

At WiNGS, we help women find a path to a better life, it's not just our purpose, it's our promise. We help women entrepreneurs successfully design and launch small businesses through training, financial and personal services. Services are at no cost.

Dallas county residents can access educational, legal, health-related, economic, social services, job skills training, and job placement opportunities. Services offered on-site by multiple community nonprofits and service organizations.