The Resources You Need to Start & Grow a Business
Thursday, April 30th | 11 AM - 3 PM
Introducing Small Business Scott, the AI Chatbot
What is it? Our small business AI chatbot is designed to provide assistance and offer insights on various aspects of starting and managing a small business. Topics of interest include finances, accounting, planning, human resources, marketing, customer relations, and operations, empowering entrepreneurs to make informed decisions and streamline their business processes effortlessly. With its user-friendly interface, our AI chatbot will become a valuable tool for small business owners seeking solutions to enhance productivity and drive growth.
How to use it? Simply click the
button in the bottom right corner of this screen and ask your small business-related questions! Small Business Scott will instantly respond with advice and information to help you plan, launch, manage, and grow your business.
This chatbot is under development and still learning. If it is unable to answer your question, you would like additional support, or you think a response may have included inaccurate information, please email Kelly Geer at kgeer@arlingtontx.com.
Disclaimer: The Greater Arlington Chamber and Dream City Ventures cannot be held liable for any consequential damages arising from reliance on the chatbot's responses. Users are advised to verify all information obtained from the chatbot with qualified professionals before making business decisions, understanding that the chatbot's responses do not constitute professional advice, guarantee accuracy, or substitute for a personalized, professional business consultation.
SBA Business Toolkit
The Small Business Administration developed an extensive toolkit to plan, launch, manage and grow any business.
Chamber Business Development Partners
LiftFund
Texas Research Alliance
U.S. Department of Commerce
U.S. Department of the Treasury
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Arlington Economic Development Corporation
Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC)
US Chamber of Commerce | Topic: Small Business
Texas Workforce Commission | Grants & Programs
Office of the Governor's Small Business Handbook
SCORE Fort Worth (Service Corps of Retired Executives)
Tarrant County Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County | Employer Services
APEX Accelerators (formerly PTAP Procurement Technical Assistance Program)
Local Resources
Know of a resource relevant to the business owners of greater Arlington? Share it with us! Email Kelly Geer
- 0% Interest Loan via LiftFund and the Arlington EDC up to $100,000
- Arlington Business Certification (ABC) Fee Reimbursement Program
- Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau FREE Partner Program
- AISD Practicum Program - High School Interns
- Events - One Million Cups | Every Wednesday at 9AM
- Events - Feb 27th | Metroplex Manufacturing Resource Expo
- Events - Mar 4th | JA Inspire Career Expo
- Events - March 13th | Manufacturing Financial Strategy Forum
- Podcast - Topic: North Texas (North Texas Commission)
- Programs & Classes - BIPOC Small Business Accelerator (PeopleFund)
- Programs & Classes - Conversational Spanish & English Classes for Individuals, Groups, & Corporations
- Programs & Classes - FIFA North Texas Business Connect Program
- Programs & Classes - Level-Up Cohort Program (Center for Transforming Lives)
- Programs & Classes - Prosperity Business Masterclass
- Programs & Classes - SMU Free Legal Services for Businesses
- Programs & Classes - Space Alliance Technology Outreach Program (SATOP) | FREE technical assistance to small businesses, start-ups, and entrepreneurs to create new products for market
- Programs & Classes - Texas Small Business Credit Initiative
- Programs & Classes - UTA Executive MBA Program ($10K Scholarship Available)
- Procurement/Bid Opportunities - City of Arlington
- Procurement/Bid Opportunities - North Central Texas Council of Governments Agency
- Procurement/Bid Opportunities - North Central Texas Council of Governments Transportation
- UTA Career Development Center - Programs & Events for Students & Alumni
- UTA Career Development Center - Employer Events & Services
Quick Links to Great Reads
SBA | Launch Your Business
SBA | Manage Your Business
SBA | Start Your Business in 10 Steps
Tarrant County SBDC | One-on-One Advising
Tarrant County SBDC | Starting a Business FAQs
Ready, Set, Startup Checklist: Steps to Starting a New Business
Identifying & Engaging Economic Development Support Systems
US Chamber | Empowering Small Business: The Impact of Technology on U.S. Small Business
Chamber Members Sharing Great Resources
Professional Development & Interesting Reads
Take some time to learn! Click on any of the PDFs, PowerPoint Presentations, or blog posts to get FREE resources for your business.
Chamber Professional Development Events
Business Resource Sessions – resources & tools to grow your business! Join us to hear from and engage with industry leaders about how to grow, protect, and efficiently run your business.
1st Wednesday of the Month at 3:00 pm
Coaching Hour - training and guidance aimed at helping you develop, grow, and transform in and out of the office. Chamber member Business & Life Coaches will provide workshops, assessment tools, and engaging presentations to improve your critical thinking & decision-making skills, help you identify obstacles & achieve goals, manage projects more efficiently & teams more effectively, and more!
4th Wednesday of the Month at 3:00 pm
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