BR&E, Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Community Development / Texas EDC

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Business Retention & Expansion

BR&E Strategic Plan

Business Retention & Expansion Strategic Plan - Mansfield, Texas.

BR&E Strategic Plan

Business Retention & Expansion Strategic Plan Summary - Cedar Hill, Texas.

BR&E Strategic Plan

Business Retention & Expansion Strategic Plan - Mesquite, Texas.

Business Interview Guide

Business Retention & Expansion Interview Guide.

Industry Survey

Example of a survey for existing business.

Business Survey

Sample business interview survey.

BR&E Visit Questionnaire

Business visit questionnaire for BR&E program.

Article - Pounding the Pavement

Article regarding the importance of BR&E on economic development includes strategies and case studies - written by Karen Dickson.

Application for Expansion Project Assistance

Application for Economic Development Assistance for an expansion or remodeling project.

Application for New Construction Project Assistance

Application for economic development assistance for new construction.

Community Development

Community Economic Development Strategy

CEDS strategy for the Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce.

Economic Development Organization Mission Statements

Examples of mission and vision statements of economic development organizations.

Facade and Signage Improvement Guidelines

Guidelines for a Facade and Signage Improvement Program.

Application for Economic Development Assistance

Application for economic development assistance for new construction.

Public Private Partnership Plan for Multi-Purpose Entertainment Venue

Plan outlining the multi-purpose entertainment venue public private partnership agreement/project.

Community Event Participation Policy

Policy regarding community events and city involvement.

Downtown Market Analysis

City of Mesquite downtown market analysis report.

Business Improvement Grant Application

Sample application for business improvement grant from Marble Falls EDC.

Resolution regarding Vacant Buildings

Resolution regarding the definition and policies related to addressing vacant buildings.

Development

RFP for Land Development Project

Request for Proposal for land development project.

RFP for Commercial Real Estate Development

Request for Proposal for development of commercial real estate, City of League City.

Spec. Building Project Summary

Executive summary of a development project with an EDC for construction of a spec. building.

Letter in lieu of RFP

Sample letter to potential developers in lieu of an RFP for construction of a spec. building.

Development Process Presentation

Presentation on the Development Process from beginning to end presented by KSA.

ALTA Survey Requirements

Requirements of a American Land Title Association Survey.

Development Process Outline

Outline of the typical development process. A basic overview of the steps involved in the identification, due diligence, evaluation, acquisition and development of real estate.

Small Business and Entrepreneurship

Texas StartUp Resources Directory

Directory for StartUp and Entreprenuership Resources in Texas.

Small Business Handbook

Office of the Governor Small Business Handbook

Business Needs Survey

Survey results of Texas businesses related to access to capital, business growth, business challenges, etc. April 2023

Texas Guide to Business Licenses and Permit

Guide to Texas business licenses and permits

Patent Law Clinic Information

Texas A&M School of Law Patent Clinic resource. The Patent Clinic helps inventors by providing assistance with preparing and filing applications for patent protection in the United States Patent & Trademark Office, responding to related office actions, and providing guidance for maintenance of patent registration

Rural Entrepreneurship

Where Do Entrepreneurs Come From? How Can EDC Make It Easy For People To Start Businesses? How To Provide Resources & Training For Local Business Owners? Presentation by LeadingEDG.

Financing Strategies for Growing the Manufacturing Sector

Presentation on strategies for financing and growing a manufacturing sector, presented at the CDFA 2019 National Summit.

Food Systems and Investment Tools

White paper on food systems and investment tools for communities published by the Council of Development Finance Agencies (CDFA).

Texas Industry Clusters

Aerospace, Aviation & Defense

Overview of the aerospace, aviation and defense industry in Texas including suppliers, workforce, etc.

Automotive

Overview of the automotive industry in Texas, including manufacturing, major employers and workforce.

Biotechnology and Life Sciences

Overview of the biotechnology and life sciences industry sector in Texas.

Data Centers

Overview of the information technology and data center sector in Texas including firms, employment, and other related data.

Energy

Overview of the energy-related business in Texas including renewable energy.

Oil & Gas

Overview of the oil and gas sector in Texas including mining, employment and other data.

Petrochemical

Overview of the petroleum products and chemical industry in Texas.