Austin Small and Minority Business Resources

08/31/2026

Ready to build your business plan? 🚀

Join us September 2nd for this hands-on 4-hour Business Planning Workshop and turn your ideas into an actionable plan! Learn how to estimate startup costs, understand your market, and evaluate your competition.

✅Eligible for the City of Austin Business Skills Certificate
✅ Includes a helpful business planning toolkit

Save your spot today!
🔗: https://bit.ly/4go54vI
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08/26/2026

Ready to take your business to the next level? Join us for Small Business Office Hours! 💼

Meet with experts from Austin Economic Development, Austin Financial Services, Austin Development Services, Austin Public Health and more! Get valuable advice, resources, and referrals to help your small business grow!

📅 Wednesday, September 2 | Noon - 2 PM CDT
📍4721 Loyola Ln, Austin, TX 78723
🔗 Register Here - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1988855985792?aff=oddtdtcreator

Registration is not required, but by completing our form, we can learn about your business and needs!

08/24/2026

08/20/2026

What an inspiring day at the 2026 Small Business Connections Conference!

Thank you to all the entrepreneurs, business leaders, and community members who joined us. Your energy, collaboration, and commitment to building a stronger small business community made this year’s conference a true success.

Together, we’re keeping small business strong! 💪

08/19/2026

Today's the day, Austin Entrepreneurs.

Doors open at 8 a.m. at the Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Road. Check in, grab coffee and find your first session.

We'll be posting from the floor all day. Follow along, and tag us in your own photos.

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Hoy es el día, Austin Empresarios.

Las puertas abren a las 8 a.m. en el Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Road. Regístrese, tome un café y busque su primera sesión.

Estaremos publicando durante todo el día. Síganos y etiquétenos en sus fotos.

08/18/2026

Tomorrow. Here's what you need for an easy morning.

Check-in opens at 8 a.m. at the Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Road. The program runs until 2:30 p.m.

Parking: scan the code at the garage entrance for free parking. (parking QR code is emailed to upon registration.)

Bring business cards, a capabilities statement, and something to take notes with. Lunch is covered, courtesy of I Juan Tacos and Stack City BBQ.

Not registered yet? Visit bit.ly/sbcc2026

See you in the morning! Business Strong.

08/17/2026

One week from today, the Palmer Events Center fills up with Austin business owners.

The 4th Annual Small Business Connections Conference is Wednesday, Aug. 19, 8 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Free registration, parking, and lunch is included courtesy of I Juan Tacos and Stack City BBQ.

What one day gets you:

✅5 breakout sessions on contracting, financing, marketing and growth
✅Time with the City staff, lending partners, and business support organizations
✅A room full of owners working through the same things you are

More than 1000 people are already registered. Add your name: bit.ly/sbcc2026

08/17/2026

Microloans. Lines of credit. Traditional business loans. The options are overwhelming, and every lender evaluates you a little differently. Four lenders and funding experts sit down together to explain what they actually look for and answer your questions.

Connection 1, 1:30–2:30 p.m. on Aug. 19. Featuring Sheyenne Alvarez, Ryan Coaxum, William Sanchez and Shane Wilhelm.



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Microcréditos. Líneas de crédito. Préstamos comerciales tradicionales. Las opciones abruman, y cada prestamista evalúa de forma distinta. Cuatro expertos en financiamiento se reunirán para explicar qué buscan en realidad y responder sus preguntas.

Connection 1, de 1:30 a 2:30 p.m. el 19 de agosto. Con Sheyenne Alvarez, Ryan Coaxum, William Sanchez y Shane Wilhelm.

08/16/2026

We're only three days out.

Wednesday, Aug. 19
8 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Road
Free registration. Validated parking. Lunch included.

Certification. Procurement. Capital. Marketing. Growth. 5 sessions, one day, no cost to attend.

Registration closes Wednesday morning! bit.ly/sbcc2026

08/14/2026

One product. One big customer. One marketing channel. That's a risky place to be. Julie Niehoff of Distance Learning Media shows how strategic partnerships can open new markets, add revenue streams and make your business steadier for the long haul.

Connection 5, 1:30–2:30 p.m. on Aug. 19.


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Un solo producto. Un solo cliente grande. Un solo canal de mercadeo. Es una posición riesgosa. Julie Niehoff, de Distance Learning Media, mostrará cómo las alianzas estratégicas pueden abrir nuevos mercados, generar ingresos adicionales y hacer que su negocio sea más estable a largo plazo.

Connection 5, de 1:30 a 2:30 p.m. el 19 de agosto.