U.S. Small Business Administration"Since its founding on July 30, 1953, the U.S. Small Business Administration has delivered about 20 million loans, loan guarantees, contracts, counseling sessions and other forms of assistance to small businesses."
National Association of Development Companies
"The National Association of Development Companies (NADCO) is a trade association of Certified Development Companies (CDCs) - companies that have been certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) to provide funding for small businesses under the SBA 504 Program."
"The Northeast Texas Economic Developers Roundtable is a voluntary association of economic development practitioners in an area encompassed by the Ark-Tex and East Texas Councils of Governments. The mission of the Roundtable is to gain and to act upon the advantages of 'pooled mutual interests' that supports the development of Northeast Texas"
The Kilgore College Small Business Development Center (KCSBDC) provides counseling, training, and information to small businesses and prospective small business owners. The program is primarily based in Longview with a service area that includes Gregg, Harrison, Rusk, Upshur, Marion, and Panola counties. The KCSBDC is a cooperative effort of Kilgore College and the U.S. Small Business Administration.
The Franchise Registry helps SBA and its participating lenders make consistent eligibility decisions, speed access to SBA financial assistance, streamline processing and recognize industry-specific factors during the loan review process. The Registry enables lenders and SBA local offices to verify a franchise system.s lending eligibility through the Internet. This reduces red tape, time and costs for all concerned.