Guide to Small Business in Houston

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Research Abstract

The Houston small business ecosystem consists of many development centers, incubators, education centers and networking organizations. The research complied below is an overarching look at the different resources available for entrepreneurs in Houston. Each institution is accompanied by short descriptions and program details to help the entrepreneur understand which resource is best suited for them. In addition, convenience and developmental stage scales are included to better classify the institutions and the services they offer.

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Resources

Need help finding specific resources for your small business? Visit the pages below for detailed help on specific aspects of creating and growing a small business. We also include resources depending on the size and stage of the business, and the budget of the business. Finally, a list of special resources for specific small business owners is provided.

Specific Resources

Networking

Education

Mentoring

Financing

Certification

Consulting

Co-Working Space

Meeting Space

Small Business Stage

Resources Based on Development Stage

Resources Based on Accessibility

Special Resources

Resources for Women

Resources for Minorities

Studied Institutions

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Institution NameClassificationCostDevelopmental Stage
Build Up HoustonEducation Hub$$$Growth
French American Chamber of CommerceDevelopment Center$Start-Up
Greater Houston Partnership ProgramsEducation Hub
Networking Hub
$$Start-Up
Hispanic Women's Network of TexasNetworking Hub$Start-Up
Houston Area Council of ABWAEducation Hub
Networking Hub
$Concept
Start-Up
Growth
Established
Houston Business Development Inc.Development Center$Start-Up
Houston Hispanic Chamber of CommerceEducation Hub
Networking Hub
$$Start-Up
Houston MBDA Business CenterDevelopment Center$Growth
Houston Minority Supplier Development CouncilDevelopment Center$$Growth
Houston Small Business AdministrationEducation Hub
Networking Hub
$Concept
Start-Up
Growth
Established
Houston Small Business MarketingMarketer$$Growth
Interagency Mentor Protege ProgramEducation Hub
Networking Hub
$Start-Up
LoneStar Small Business Development CenterDevelopment Center$Concept
Minority/Women/Small/Persons with Disabilities Business Enterprises (MWSBE and PDBE) CertificationCertifier$Growth
National Association of Professional WomenEducation Hub
Networking Hub
$$$Start-Up
Growth
National Association of Women Business OwnersNetworking Hub$Start-Up
Growth
SCORE HoustonDevelopment Center$Concept
SEO Repair ShopMarketer$$Concept
Startup GrindNetworking Hub$$Start-Up
Texas Hospitality for Small Business OwnersDevelopment Center$Start-Up
Texas Manufacturing Assistance CenterDevelopment Center$$Concept
Start-Up
The Block GroupConsultant$$Start-Up
The Greater Houston Women's Chamber of CommerceEducation Hub
Networking Hub
Financier
$$Growth
Established
The Houston Entrepreneurs' ForumNetworking Hub$Concept
Start-Up
Growth
Established
The Indus Entrepreneurs HoustonNetworking Hub$Concept
Start-Up
Growth
Established
The Intercontinental Chamber of CommerceEducation Hub
Networking Hub
$$$Growth
UH Small Business Development CenterDevelopment Center$Growth
Women's Business Enterprise AllianceEducation Hub
Networking Hub
$$Concept

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Additional resources

North Houston Economic Development Council
Turner School of Construction Mangement
The Houston West Chamber of Commerce
Professional Women's Network of Houston
Northwest Houston Business and Professional Women
The Entrepreneurs' Organization
Houston West Chamber of Commerce
LiftFund Women’s Business Center