Development Partners

Heart of Texas Business Resource Center
Providing support systems that promote successful business development.

Small Business Development Center - McLennan Community College
The purpose of the Small Business Development Center, or SBDC, is to promote economic and community development in a seven county service area by fostering the development and success of small businesses. The SBDC provides small business with high quality counseling, training, and practical assistance needed to survive, grow and prosper.

Startup Waco
Startup Waco is a nonprofit fostering entrepreneurship in Greater Waco through inclusive programs, partnerships, and a downtown coworking hub, supporting local businesses and strengthening the community’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Cen-Tex African American Chamber of Commerce
The CTAACC has recently organized and become incorporated in order to promote the business, economic, educational, and social development of Waco and surrounding areas.

Cen-Texas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Serving the Hispanic Business Community of Central Texas.

Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce
Serving the Business Community of Metropolitan Waco.

Waco-McLennan County Economic Development Corporation
Financing incentives for capital investment and the creation of family-friendly jobs.

City Center Waco
A city-affiliated office charged with driving development and collaboration in what we call the “city center,” an area comprised of Downtown Waco and the surrounding neighborhoods.

Baylor University
A world class R1 research academic institution and community resource.

McLennan Community College
A leading provider of academic and training programs tailored for business needs.

Texas State Technical College
Training for today's and tomorrow's business challenges.

City of Waco
Contributes annually to Economic Development fund, offers incentives for business development and supports our partners in economic development.

McLennan County
An active team member in all areas of economic development.

Office of the Governor/ Economic Development and Tourism
Offers a wealth of information on the various Financial Incentive Programs for businesses in the State of Texas, such as, Domestic Expansion and Recruitment, International Trade, Target Industries, Small Business Advocacy, a Business and Industry Data Center, and much more.

Waco Convention and Visitors Bureau
Offering visitor information and 119,000 square feet of meeting and convention space. Their web site includes a complete listing of hotels, events, cultural and historic sites.