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Business Planning / Technical Assistance Resources

Procurement Opportunities

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) will be seeking bids in the near future.

The bid will be to establish a blanket order for Manufacturer`s Genuine OEM Replacement Parts and Accessories for John Deere Equipment. This contract will be in excess of $100,000.

The bid packet will post in the near future on the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) which is on the Texas Building and Procurement Commission`s website (www.tbpc.state.tx.us). It will be posted under either the TBPC agency number of 303 or the TDCJ agency number of 696.

Should you require assistance with this bid opportunity, feel free to contact the TDCJ HUB Program at one of the following contacts:

Bob Chapa, 936-437-7026, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
or
Sharon Schultz, 936-437-7061 

PeopleFund

PeopleFund’s mission is to promote economic opportunity, stability and justice in under-served communities throughout Central Texas.  We provide programs that help people build healthy small businesses, purchase safe and affordable housing and develop economic policies that benefit everyone in the community.

Our small business lending programs respond to the needs of community ventures by providing flexible loans, training and education that will:
1. create the opportunity for growth
2. stabilize business cash flow
3. enhance accounting proficiency
4. promote the wise use of credit
5. build individual and community wealth

Loan Products
Small Business Development Loans
Loan Amounts: $20,000 to $200,000*
Interest Rates: 8% - 13%
Terms: Up to 5 years
(Equipment, real estate & permanent working capital term
loans, working capital revolving lines of credit)
East Austin Commercial Real Estate Loans
Loan Amounts: $20,000 to $200,000
Interest Rates: 7% - 9%*
Amortization: Up to 25 years
Down Payment: 5% - 10%

Key Benefits of PeopleFund Loan Products:

    * Low down payment or equity contribution
    * Flexible underwriting criteria
    * No pre-payment penalties
    * Supportive staff that will assist with guidance and training to facilitate success.

Financial Services

PeopleFund is proud to offer free financial consulting to all our clients.  Our services include assistance with all your small business needs including marketing, budgeting, accounting, and legal.  In addition, PeopleFund has expanded its scope to include business classes open to the public.  For more information contact Brad White, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 
City of Austin

CCAACC is pleased to announce our continued partnership with the City of Austin to provide technical assistance, business education training, procurement opportunities, etc., to the Greater Austin community.

The City of Austin’s Small Business Development Program has collaborated with CCAACC to provide funding for the following economic and business development services:

Business Education Training is the second component of the City’s BizAid initiative. CCAACC has assembled a team of experts that are prepared to share their technical "know how" with area business owners. Class topics include: Business Plan Writing; Marketing; Cash Flow Management/Revenue Forecasting; Preparing Financial Statements; and, Business Taxes.


To register for one of the courses, please visit the City of Austin’s website at http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/sbdp/ and click on the ‘Calendar of Events’ tab listed on the left-hand side of their home page.

Economic Development Grant:
CCAACC along with the Austin Asian American and Greater Austin Hispanic Chambers of Commerce are working with the City of Austin to identify ways the minority Chambers can serve as a resource and assist local companies with efforts to recruit minority employees and purchase from minority-owned businesses.

The City of Austin is providing funding for the minority Chambers to host two fairs in the areas of procurement and employment in 2007.

BiG Austin

BiGAUSTIN is Central Texas` single-source solution for entrepreneurial education, tailored business counseling and flexible loans. BiGAUSTIN remains the leading non-profit micro-enterprise development organization for a number of very specific reasons:

• Vision
  BiGAUSTIN fosters economic development as the resource for small businesses to stimulate prosperity.
• Mission
  BiGAUSTIN assists small businesses to successfully grow by providing comprehensive education, tailored business counseling and flexible loans.
• Experience and Staying Power
  BiGAUSTIN was the first micro-lending organization in Austin. BiG opened its doors serving fewer than five clients. Today, BiG has helped thousands of businesses turn their dreams into a reality. Thanks to our strong financial supporters, we will continue to pursue our vision to be the best source for entrepreneurs to start, grow and fund their business operations.
• End-to-End Small Business Solutions
  By delivering both small business financing and nationally-acclaimed education, BiGAUSTIN is the single-source solution for entrepreneurs who have limited time and prefer to form a single relationship with one business development partner.
• Comprehensive and Innovative Entrepreneurial Education
  Whether you are a new entrepreneur looking to evaluate and perfect a business concept or an existing business owner interested in strategically expanding an enterprise, BiGAUSTIN provides nationally-acclaimed education written for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs.
• Flexible, Affordable Smart LoansTM
  BiGAUSTIN offers a variety of loan programs to fit the growing needs of small businesses. With BiG`s Smart Loans clients receive funding, education, and one-on-one counseling for the term of the loan. BiGAUSTIN Smart Loans are flexible, and affordable, with fast turnarounds.