Small Business Development Center

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69 N. Chadbourne St.
San Angelo, TX 76903
325-942-2098

Building the Texas Economy, One Business at a Time

The ASU SBDC is part of a regional network of SBDCs throughout the Texas South-West Network. Our services include confidential, one-on-one, no-cost business advising services by Certified Business Advisors, along with a diverse array of business training events. Some of their areas of expertise include; Business Startup or Expansion, Business Financing, Business Planning, Doing Business with the Government, Loan Proposals, and Marketing. Contact us today to set up a no-cost and confidential appointment with an SBDC advisor.

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<p><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3862,2575/47356_BL-MACO-Edited.rev.1634153193.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3862,2575/47356_BL-MACO-Edited.rev.1634153193.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3862,2575/47356_BL-MACO-Edited.rev.1634153193.webp 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3862,2575/47356_BL-MACO-Edited.rev.1634153193.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3862,2575/47356_BL-MACO-Edited.rev.1634153193.jpg 3x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3862,2575/47356_BL-MACO-Edited.rev.1634153193.jpg" alt="Victor & Amanda Esquivel" width="380" height="380" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3862,2575/47356_BL-MACO-Edited.rev.1634153193.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3862,2575/47356_BL-MACO-Edited.rev.1634153193.jpg 3x" data-max-w="3862" data-max-h="2575" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </p><p class="subtitle">Success Stories</p><h3><a href="/live/news/18577-bl-maco-inc">BL-Maco, Inc.</a></h3> “James is there when I need him. He helped us with our business plan for the EDC.” - Victor & Amanda Esquivel
<p><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/47362_Rise_Gym-4.rev.1634159533.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/47362_Rise_Gym-4.rev.1634159533.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/47362_Rise_Gym-4.rev.1634159533.webp 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/47362_Rise_Gym-4.rev.1634159533.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/47362_Rise_Gym-4.rev.1634159533.jpg 3x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/47362_Rise_Gym-4.rev.1634159533.jpg" alt="Kevin Kirkland" width="380" height="380" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/47362_Rise_Gym-4.rev.1634159533.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/47362_Rise_Gym-4.rev.1634159533.jpg 3x" data-max-w="4096" data-max-h="2731" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </p><p class="subtitle">Success Stories</p><h3><a href="/live/news/18584-rise-gymnastics-llc">Rise Gymnastics LLC</a></h3> “Rise would not exist without the expertise and assistance of this organization! Absolutely incredible.” – Kevin Kirkland
<p><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,800,526/47435_Christoval_Vineyards_-_web_photo.rev.1634591028.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,800,526/47435_Christoval_Vineyards_-_web_photo.rev.1634591028.jpg 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,800,526/47435_Christoval_Vineyards_-_web_photo.rev.1634591028.jpg" alt="Christoval Vineyards" width="380" height="380" data-max-w="800" data-max-h="526" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </p><p class="subtitle">Success Stories</p><h3><a href="/live/news/18582-christoval-vineyards">Christoval Vineyards</a></h3>“The SBDC has been an incredibly useful resource to us in the process of purchasing, and ultimately running, a new business.” – Bart & Wendy Neff
<p><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/47364_RMElectric-6.rev.1634160850.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/47364_RMElectric-6.rev.1634160850.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/47364_RMElectric-6.rev.1634160850.webp 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/47364_RMElectric-6.rev.1634160850.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/47364_RMElectric-6.rev.1634160850.jpg 3x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/47364_RMElectric-6.rev.1634160850.jpg" alt="Rodney Mayberry" width="380" height="380" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/47364_RMElectric-6.rev.1634160850.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/47364_RMElectric-6.rev.1634160850.jpg 3x" data-max-w="4096" data-max-h="2731" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </p><p class="subtitle">Success Stories</p><h3><a href="/live/news/18588-rm-electrical-contractors">R.M. Electrical Contractors</a></h3> “The Zoom online meeting gave guidelines on loan application and provided assurances that while the COVID-19 could be a detriment to business, steady minds and innovative approaches to problems will result in workable solutions.” – Rodney Mayberry
<p><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2730/47436_PEcos_Street_-_NEW_PHOTOS.rev.1634591090.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2730/47436_PEcos_Street_-_NEW_PHOTOS.rev.1634591090.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2730/47436_PEcos_Street_-_NEW_PHOTOS.rev.1634591090.webp 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2730/47436_PEcos_Street_-_NEW_PHOTOS.rev.1634591090.JPG 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2730/47436_PEcos_Street_-_NEW_PHOTOS.rev.1634591090.JPG 3x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2730/47436_PEcos_Street_-_NEW_PHOTOS.rev.1634591090.JPG" alt="Medical Arts Pharmacy" width="380" height="380" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2730/47436_PEcos_Street_-_NEW_PHOTOS.rev.1634591090.JPG 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2730/47436_PEcos_Street_-_NEW_PHOTOS.rev.1634591090.JPG 3x" data-max-w="4096" data-max-h="2730" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </p><p class="subtitle">Success Stories</p><h3><a href="/live/news/18586-medical-arts-pharmacy">Medical Arts Pharmacy</a></h3>Bryan Abernathy is a long-term client of the Angelo State University Small Business Development Center.
<p><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/47355_JBar_Meats-1.rev.1634151902.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/47355_JBar_Meats-1.rev.1634151902.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/47355_JBar_Meats-1.rev.1634151902.webp 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/47355_JBar_Meats-1.rev.1634151902.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/47355_JBar_Meats-1.rev.1634151902.jpg 3x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/47355_JBar_Meats-1.rev.1634151902.jpg" alt="Jack & Kim Graves" width="380" height="380" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/47355_JBar_Meats-1.rev.1634151902.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/47355_JBar_Meats-1.rev.1634151902.jpg 3x" data-max-w="4096" data-max-h="2731" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </p><p class="subtitle">Success Stories</p><h3><a href="/live/news/18576-j-bar-meats-llc">J Bar Meats LLC</a></h3> “James helped me throughout the entire process of the SBA loan. I feel like he was the sole reason the process was so successful.” - Jack & Kim Graves
<p><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4016,2677/49722_PLATEA_2.rev.1653670323.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4016,2677/49722_PLATEA_2.rev.1653670323.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4016,2677/49722_PLATEA_2.rev.1653670323.webp 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4016,2677/49722_PLATEA_2.rev.1653670323.JPG 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4016,2677/49722_PLATEA_2.rev.1653670323.JPG 3x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4016,2677/49722_PLATEA_2.rev.1653670323.JPG" alt="Ross" width="380" height="380" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4016,2677/49722_PLATEA_2.rev.1653670323.JPG 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4016,2677/49722_PLATEA_2.rev.1653670323.JPG 3x" data-max-w="4016" data-max-h="2677" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </p><p class="subtitle">Success Stories</p><h3><a href="/live/news/18826-plateau-brewing-co">Plateau Brewing Co.</a></h3>Ross Baxter - Business Start - Jobs Created: 4
<p><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3030,2740/49724_PMPRO-_1.rev.1653672089.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3030,2740/49724_PMPRO-_1.rev.1653672089.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3030,2740/49724_PMPRO-_1.rev.1653672089.webp 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3030,2740/49724_PMPRO-_1.rev.1653672089.JPG 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3030,2740/49724_PMPRO-_1.rev.1653672089.JPG 3x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3030,2740/49724_PMPRO-_1.rev.1653672089.JPG" alt="Christopher Anaya" width="380" height="380" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3030,2740/49724_PMPRO-_1.rev.1653672089.JPG 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3030,2740/49724_PMPRO-_1.rev.1653672089.JPG 3x" data-max-w="3030" data-max-h="2740" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </p><p class="subtitle">Success Stories</p><h3><a href="/live/news/18827-texas-preventative-maintenance-pro">Texas Preventative Maintenance Pro</a></h3>Christopher Anaya - Business Expansion – Jobs Retained: 1
<p><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1200,1800/47359_OCF_Pizzeria-1.rev.1634158016.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1200,1800/47359_OCF_Pizzeria-1.rev.1634158016.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1200,1800/47359_OCF_Pizzeria-1.rev.1634158016.webp 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1200,1800/47359_OCF_Pizzeria-1.rev.1634158016.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1200,1800/47359_OCF_Pizzeria-1.rev.1634158016.jpg 3x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1200,1800/47359_OCF_Pizzeria-1.rev.1634158016.jpg" alt=" Jody & Michele Bablash " width="380" height="380" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1200,1800/47359_OCF_Pizzeria-1.rev.1634158016.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1200,1800/47359_OCF_Pizzeria-1.rev.1634158016.jpg 3x" data-max-w="1200" data-max-h="1800" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </p><p class="subtitle">Success Stories</p><h3><a href="/live/news/18581-old-central-firehouse-pizzeria-taproom">Old Central Firehouse Pizzeria & Taproom</a></h3> “The team at the SBDC and all of their resources have been fundamental in starting our business. We continue to work with them and appreciate their services and hard work.” - Jody & Michele Babiash
<p><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2732/49721_Monk.rev.1653670267.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2732/49721_Monk.rev.1653670267.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2732/49721_Monk.rev.1653670267.webp 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2732/49721_Monk.rev.1653670267.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2732/49721_Monk.rev.1653670267.jpg 3x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2732/49721_Monk.rev.1653670267.jpg" alt="Roberta and David" width="380" height="380" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2732/49721_Monk.rev.1653670267.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2732/49721_Monk.rev.1653670267.jpg 3x" data-max-w="4096" data-max-h="2732" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </p><p class="subtitle">Success Stories</p><h3><a href="/live/news/18825-monk-art-gallery-and-wine-bar">Monk Art Gallery and Wine Bar</a></h3>Roberta Stephens & David Weaver - Business Start – Jobs Created: 2
<p><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2731,4096/47363_Street_Eats-5.rev.1634160036.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2731,4096/47363_Street_Eats-5.rev.1634160036.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2731,4096/47363_Street_Eats-5.rev.1634160036.webp 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2731,4096/47363_Street_Eats-5.rev.1634160036.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2731,4096/47363_Street_Eats-5.rev.1634160036.jpg 3x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2731,4096/47363_Street_Eats-5.rev.1634160036.jpg" alt="Ronnie Cajas" width="380" height="380" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2731,4096/47363_Street_Eats-5.rev.1634160036.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2731,4096/47363_Street_Eats-5.rev.1634160036.jpg 3x" data-max-w="2731" data-max-h="4096" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </p><p class="subtitle">Success Stories</p><h3><a href="/live/news/18585-street-eats">Street Eats</a></h3> “Alejandro helped with all beginning official paperwork process and all advice needed for a first-time business owner.” – Ronnie Cajas
<p><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,889,859/35891_WBF_Mobile_Window_Tinting_2.rev.1544129732.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,889,859/35891_WBF_Mobile_Window_Tinting_2.rev.1544129732.webp 2x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,889,859/35891_WBF_Mobile_Window_Tinting_2.rev.1544129732.JPG 2x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,889,859/35891_WBF_Mobile_Window_Tinting_2.rev.1544129732.JPG" alt="Cynthia & Michael Mitchell Advisor: Dezaray Johnson" width="380" height="380" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,889,859/35891_WBF_Mobile_Window_Tinting_2.rev.1544129732.JPG 2x" data-max-w="889" data-max-h="859" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </p><p class="subtitle">Success Stories</p><h3><a href="/live/news/16705-wbf-mobile-window-tinting">WBF Mobile Window Tinting</a></h3> “The SBDC were instrumental in assisting us in starting our business. Their direction and instructions made the process easy. They’re such a great friendly team.”
<p><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/49716_Company_Print.rev.1653669496.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/49716_Company_Print.rev.1653669496.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/49716_Company_Print.rev.1653669496.webp 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/49716_Company_Print.rev.1653669496.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/49716_Company_Print.rev.1653669496.jpg 3x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/49716_Company_Print.rev.1653669496.jpg" alt="Company Printing Group photo" width="380" height="380" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/49716_Company_Print.rev.1653669496.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/49716_Company_Print.rev.1653669496.jpg 3x" data-max-w="4096" data-max-h="2731" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </p><p class="subtitle">Success Stories</p><h3><a href="/live/news/18822-company-printing">Company Printing</a></h3>Lorenzo and Leslie Lasater – COVID Relief Programs - Jobs Retained: 10
<p><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2730/49717_Arock.rev.1653669820.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2730/49717_Arock.rev.1653669820.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2730/49717_Arock.rev.1653669820.webp 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2730/49717_Arock.rev.1653669820.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2730/49717_Arock.rev.1653669820.jpg 3x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2730/49717_Arock.rev.1653669820.jpg" alt="Autumn Brockman" width="380" height="380" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2730/49717_Arock.rev.1653669820.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2730/49717_Arock.rev.1653669820.jpg 3x" data-max-w="4096" data-max-h="2730" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </p><p class="subtitle">Success Stories</p><h3><a href="/live/news/18823-arock-salon">ARock Salon</a></h3>Autumn Brockman - Business Expansion - Jobs Created: 22
<p><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/47358_Buttercup_Cafe-11.rev.1634157645.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/47358_Buttercup_Cafe-11.rev.1634157645.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/47358_Buttercup_Cafe-11.rev.1634157645.webp 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/47358_Buttercup_Cafe-11.rev.1634157645.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/47358_Buttercup_Cafe-11.rev.1634157645.jpg 3x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/47358_Buttercup_Cafe-11.rev.1634157645.jpg" alt="Jesse & Daniel Browning" width="380" height="380" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/47358_Buttercup_Cafe-11.rev.1634157645.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/47358_Buttercup_Cafe-11.rev.1634157645.jpg 3x" data-max-w="4096" data-max-h="2731" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </p><p class="subtitle">Success Stories</p><h3><a href="/live/news/18580-buttercup-all-day-cafe">Buttercup All Day Cafe</a></h3> “Being an entrepreneur can be a lonely existence. During the height of the COVID crisis, the contact we made at the SBDC was crucial to knowing what was happening, changing, and important to know regarding financial assistance.” – Jesse & Daniel Browning

Texas Travel Industry Recovery Program

The TTIR program is distributing the $180M in ARPA funds allocated by the Texas Legislature in the 3rd Special Session, Senate Bill 8. These funds are to aid in the recovery of the Texas tourism, travel, and hospitality industry as a result of COVID-19. One-time payment to eligible Texas businesses that experienced an economic loss due to COVID-19. Reimbursement grants not to exceed $20,000 for eligible expenses, and funds will be paid on a cost-reimbursement basis. Grants may only be used to reimburse costs incurred within the time period, beginning November 8, 2021 through present day. Funds must be spent by December 31, 2026.

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Virtual: Leadership Series: “Conflict Resolution & Critical-Thinking Skills”

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Finding Funding for Your Small Business

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Virtual: Leadership Series: “Employment Law for Emerging Leaders”

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Small Business Management Certificate Program

Starting a new business is an overwhelming challenge. The ASU-SBDC developed the Small Business Management Certificate Program to help meet the needs of aspiring small business owners. The program will help participants build essential business skills and knowledge on how to run a successful business. Once you complete the requirements, you will receive your SBMCP certificate.

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