Helping founders find community and connections
Free government contracting training seminars, workshops, and an annual Procurement & Contracting Symposium from the El Paso Contract Opportunities Center APEX Accelerator — connecting El Paso businesses with DoD, CBP, USACE, and local government agencies.
Free industry-specific small business cohort programs by the Arlington EDC connecting Arlington-based businesses to subject matter experts with curricula tailored to scaling, sustainability, and strategy in their specific sector.
Learn more →FWHCC's cross-sector leadership development program preparing emerging and established professionals with credentials, mentorship, and practical skills to lead across business, government, and nonprofit sectors.
Learn more →A 2–3-month cohort program by BCIC/UTRGV ECC at the eBridge Center teaching early-stage and existing small business owners business planning, marketing, financial management, and launch preparation using Kauffman FastTrac curriculum.
Learn more →A 3-week mini-course by Startup Waco walking small business owners through proprietary toolkits in 3 in-person strategy sessions plus a 1:1 advisor meeting to address the fundamental needs of growing businesses.
Learn more →Free bilingual business education and coaching for Texas small business owners, including workshops, 1:1 coaching, speaker series, and networking events from CDFI nonprofit PeopleFund.
Learn more →Free and low-cost business training workshops by the Sul Ross Rio Grande College SBDC in Eagle Pass — covering small business essentials for border region entrepreneurs in Southwest Texas.
Learn more →Business training workshops and seminars by the UH-Victoria SBDC covering small business management, marketing, operations, and leadership for entrepreneurs across 11 South Texas counties — delivered in-person and on-site at client businesses.
Learn more →Business training seminars and workshops by the El Paso Community College SBDC covering startup to growth topics for El Paso and Hudspeth County entrepreneurs — available in-person and online.
Learn more →Low- to no-cost business training workshops by the UTSA SBDC in San Antonio covering startup to advanced business growth for San Antonio and 10-county area entrepreneurs — available in-person and online throughout the year.
Learn more →Business training workshops by the TAMIU SBDC in Laredo covering startup and small business management topics for Webb, Jim Hogg, and Zapata county entrepreneurs on the Texas-Mexico border.
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