RESOURCES
The Plan Fund
http://www.planfund.org/
The PLAN Fund is a non-profit organization whose mission is to assist entrepreneurs to achieve success in starting and/ or expanding their small businesses. The organization is more than a micro-lending program and in collaboration with partner organizations, The PLAN Fund provides business training, access to mentors and networking opportunities. Through the help of The PLAN Fund, entrepreneurs can increase their standard of living, create jobs for their communities, build financial assets and achieve their dreams of supporting themselves in small business. The PLAN Fund 2801 Swiss Ave. Dallas, TX 75204 Phone: (214) 942-6698 Fax: (214) 828-4248 Email: info@planfund.org
Accion Texas
http://www.acciontexas.org/
Launched in San Antonio in 1994, ACCION Texas is a 501(c) 3 non-profit loan fund whose mission is to provide loans to small business owners lacking access to commercial credit. ACCION Texas makes business loans that help micro entrepreneurs strengthen their businesses, stabilize their incomes, create additional employment, and contribute to the economic revitalization of their communities. ACCION Texas has successfully fulfilled its mission, providing $32.5 million in over 6,000 loans to over 3,800 clients in San Antonio, Houston, Austin, Brownsville, Mc Allen, El Paso, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Corpus Christi, and 80 largely rural counties in Texas. These figures include the nearly 750 loans valued at $6.2 million that ACCION Texas will make by year-end 2004. Accion Texas Bank Of America, Basement 400 South Zang Blvd Dallas, Texas 75208 Phone: (866) 312-3772 Fax (214) 941-6579 SDDC (Southern Dallas Development Corporation)
http://www.sddc.org/
The Southern Dallas Development Corporation (SDDC) was formed in 1989 as a not-for-profit 501(c3) to leverage private debt and equity, promote access to capital, facilitate job creation and foster economic development. SDDC makes loans directly or in partnership with conventional banks through the loan funds they support. The small business loan funds provide fixed-interest rate, term loans for permanent working capital, machinery, equipment, commercial real estate acquisition and development. SDDC’s boundaries and primary target markets are generally south of the Trinity River and I-30, although they are authorized to make loans throughout The City of Dallas and the enterprise zones. SDDC 351 W. Jefferson Blvd. Suite 600, LB 106 Dallas, TX 75208 214-948-7800 Receptionist 214-948-8104 Fax Bill J Priest Institute
http://www.billpriestinstitute.org/
The Bill J. Priest Institute for Economic Development was established in 1989 as a combined effort of the Dallas County Community College District and the private sector to support economic development in Dallas County. Programs and Services:
Assessment, performance improvement and customized training services for businesses and organizations of all types;
Career training and job placement services; Job profiling, job listing, and resume referral services; Office space and support services for entrepreneurs; Small business start-up, management, and capital access assistance; Assistance with patents, copyrights, trademarks, and government procurement; International trade assistance; and Testing services. Bill J. Priest Institute for Economic Development 1402 Corinth Street Dallas, Texas 75215 Phone: 214-860-5900 IRS (Internal Revenue Service)
www.irs.gov/business
This website is open to the public. Here you can get information on your business tax need and search for important forms such as the SS-4 or the W-9 SBA ( Small Business Administration)
http://www.sba.gov/
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) was created in 1953 as an independent agency of the federal government to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business concerns, to preserve free competitive enterprise and to maintain and strengthen the overall economy of our nation. They recognize that small business is critical to our economic recovery and strength, to building America's future, and to helping the United States compete in today's global marketplace. Although SBA has grown and evolved in the years since it was established in 1953, the bottom line mission remains the same. The SBA helps Americans start, build and grow businesses. Through an extensive network of field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations, SBA delivers its services to people throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, the U. S. Virgin Islands and Guam.
Hispanic Contractor Association
http://www.hcadfw.org/
The Hispanic Contractors Association of DFW was formed in 1995 to address the needs of one of the fastest growing sectors of the construction industry. In addition in giving voice to the business and political concerns of its members, Hispanic Contractors Association of DFW serves the community through its outreach program. The Hispanic Contractors Association of DFW has streamlined and improved the bid process for its members. Hispanic Contractors Association members have been successful in working with local and state elected officials to ensure fairness in awarding of bids. Additionally, Hispanic Contractors Association of DFW has implemented several new initiatives to offer members expanded support services and benefits.
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