Business Success Stories that Inspire
Start a Business
Mesquite is built on the entrepreneur. Many of our largest companies began as a small business in Mesquite, some actually in the garage or as a sketch on the proverbial restaurant napkin. Our city works with partners to bring the tools to the entrepreneur, already in business or with a dream.
Small Business Development Resources
Dallas Metropolitan Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
North Texas Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Services: Business advising, training, and counseling.
Contact: Sergio Bento, 214-860-5860
Texas Wide Open for Business
What's Available: Governor's Small Business Handbook, Small Business Forums, Small Business Financing, and Starting a Business in Texas.
Go To Resource Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Helpful for: Connection to resources for Hispanic entrepreneurs and an ESL Entrepreneurship Program.
Go To Resource U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Helpful for: Planning your business, launching your business, funding resources, etc.
Go To Resource Dallas Senior Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE)
Helpful for: Mentoring, live and recorded workshops.
Go To Resource Greater Dallas Workforce Solutions
Dallas College Resources
ByBlack - A Platform for Empowerment
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program
For More Information on Start a Business:
Alberto Rivera
Economic Development Coordinator