Small businesses and entrepreneurs are vital to the Dallas local business and community. However, it is not always easy to find the help you need when you need it. To fill this gap, Dallas B.U.I.L.D.S. (Broadening Urban Investment to Leverage Dallas) was created as a centralized directory of resources to help startup, small business, or nonprofit venture. B.U.I.L.D helps entrepreneurs and small businesses  easily connect with  programs offering funding, mentorship, incubators, and more…

The DFW District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) services 72 counties in northeastern Texas, and provides support including funding programs, counseling, federal contracting certifications, and disaster recovery. They can also help small businesses, and entrepreneurs connect with partner organizations, lenders, and other community groups that help small businesses succeed.

The Dallas Metropolitan Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has access to a wide range of information that help small businesses launch, scale and succeed in today’s competitive business environment. The Dallas Metropolitan SBDC can provide businesses with free business advising, support with government contracts, international trade, intellectual property protection, and technology transfer.