The Forth Worth Business Assistance Center (BAC) was honored at the seventh, annual Alliance Texas Small Business Procurement Conference at the Arlington Convention Center. The BAC received two Small Business Advocate Awards.
The Alliance Texas Conference is designed to connect small businesses to federal, state and local buying agencies, corporate purchases and business assistance agencies.
About the BAC
Started in 1995, The Forth Worth Business Assistance Center is comprised of 12 service providers, each offering an array of business resources for those who want to start a business or grow an existing business in Forth Worth.
The BAC provides: free start-up counseling, assistance with business plans, free or low-cost workshops on taxes, SBA loans, legal issues and more, ongoing counseling and support, SBA 504 and other loan assistance.
In addition to workshops, training, small business counseling and special events, BAC offers assistance with finance, manufacturing, market research, small business operations, minority and women-owned businesses, certification orientation, writing a business plan, computer technologies, procurement assistance and access to capitol.
Business Information Center
The BAC offers a business information center, as well, which includes a stocked library of small business guides and reference materials, and a computer lab which features the latest software to help small business owners complete business plans, make brochures, scan pictures and more.
BAC Partners
BAC has an extensive list of Fort Worth partners which offer services to those interested in operating a small business, as well as those currently operating a small business.
The BAC partners include: Alliance Lending Corporation, Forth Worth International Center, Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce, Manufacturers Association of North Texas, Service Corps of Retired Executives, Small Contractor’s Development Program, Southeast Fort Worth Inc., Small Business Administration, Small Business Development Center, Tech Fort Worth, Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center, and Wm. Mann Jr. Community Development Corporation.
