Overview
The small business pulse is strong in Central Texas. Celebrated for its climate of innovation , our business-friendly tax structure welcomes the small business owner to the greater Austin region.
The uniqueness of Austin supports small business and encourages both employers and employees to take root in the community. Residents take pride in our network of thriving, local businesses. In fact, Austin consistently tops the chart for one of the best cities for business growth and an enjoyable quality of life.
The Austin Chamber works to enhance the small business and entrepreneurial community of Central Texas by providing business education programs, opportunities for relationship building, and enhancing lead generation.
Small Business Links & Resources
- City of Austin Small Business Development Program
- U.S. Small Business Administration
- Workforce Solutions Capital Area
- Texas Wide Open for Business
- SCORE
- Office of the Governor Small Business Assistance
- City of Austin Department of Small and Minority Business Resources
- Online MBA Programs
ATX Grand Prix - Vendor Opportunities
Regarding business opportunities with Circuit of The Americas interested parties may reach out directly with questions through any of the following means:
Any downtown fan festival-type activation opportunities will be secured through Circuit of The Americas' Partnerships team. Vendors should contact Channing Butler, partnership coordinator, at 512.301.6600 to register interest.
Food and beverage vendors interested in downtown fan festival-type opportunities or food/beverage vending opportunities at Circuit of The Americas should contact their catering partner, Sodexo, at sodexo@circuitoftheamericas.com.
Information about job fairs for seasonal and event-specific positions will be available in the coming months. Interested parties are encouraged to check the press section of their website (http://www.circuitoftheamericas.com/press) for the latest news on Circuit of The Americas happenings.
E-mail: info@circuitoftheamericas.com
Standard mail: Circuit of The Americas, P.O. Box 849, Austin, TX 78767
Business phone: 512-301-6600 (Business office hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 a.m. Central Time
Speakers Bureau
The Speaker's Bureau is a directory of Chamber members willing to speak on a variety of topics. The Chamber utilizes its Speaker's Bureau when looking for speakers for such programs as the Now Serving brown bag lunch series, Area Business Council luncheons and other topic-specific programs.
To be added to the Austin Chamber of Commerce Speaker's Bureau, please fill out the form below. Speakers are often booked several months in advance and signing up for the Speaker's Bureau does not guarantee a speaking engagement.
Please submit your application to Rhea Dasgupta.
CEO Peer Advisory Program
The CEO Peer Advisory Program provide members with access to their own confidential board of advisors who gather monthly to exchange best practices, past experiences, thoughts, ideas and overall general guidance regarding growth, health and overall success in their business. Each group is comprised of 8-10 C-Level executives from non-competing industries who assist one another with business problems, solutions and opportunities. The groups meet monthly with the determination on date/time established by each group.
For more information how to engage in a CEO Peer Advisory Program contact Amber DuPuy.
Tool Kits
Non-Conventional Capital
Financial
Austin, Texas Permits/Codes/Licenses
General Business Organizations
The Texas Enterprise Fund is used primarily to attract new business to the state or to assist with the substantial expansion of an existing business as part of competitive recruitment. It is the largest “deal closing” fund of its kind in the country.













