Helping founders find community and connections
A 20-year-old Greater Waco Chamber mentorship program pairing high school students with local business leaders twice monthly for industry tours, mentoring, and scholarships to promote higher education and career readiness.
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 monthly faith-integrated leadership development program for Austin professionals under 40, combining values-based workshops, one-on-one mentorship, and a peer network focused on integrating faith, family, and career.
Learn more →The nation's #1-ranked undergraduate entrepreneurship program at UH Bauer, combining an elite 30–35 student annual cohort with 630+ mentors, pitch competitions, and experiential programs to turn students into active entrepreneurs.
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 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.
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