Start a Business

The Development Corporation of Snyder recognizes that small business drives growth in our community and across the state, and we welcome entrepreneurs.

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OPENING DOORS,

Opening Opportunities

Year after year, Texas has been ranked the #1 location for business in publications like Site Selection and Chief Executive, while rankings ranging from Wallet Hub to SimplifyLLC have put Texas at the top of the list as a location for entrepreneurs. The reasons are simple: Great business climate, lower costs, lower taxes and far less regulation.

In Snyder, entrepreneurs can amplify those advantages to the fullest in a small, dedicated community ready to support small business success beginning with costs even lower than the Texas average. That’s critical, since the number one reason for small business failure is lack of capital. Snyder helps your entrepreneurial budget go farther; our business climate and our outlook aren’t just positive, they are empowering.

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Online Resources

  • Start a Business in Texas: The Texas Economic Development (TED) breaks it down with an easy-to-follow 7-step guide that begins with a business plan and moves the prospective entrepreneur through startup and employer requirements.

  • Small Business Resource Portal: Knowledge and connections are power for businesses just starting, and this Texas Economic Development portal provides both.

Face-to-Face Support

  • Workforce Solutions-West Central Texas: Workforce Solutions is a one-stop employment solution, connecting job seekers and employers in a convenient online portal.

  • U.S. SBA-West Texas: While face-to-face appointments are available at the regional Small Business Administration office in Lubbock, this online portal is an all-purpose resource for entrepreneurs and a great place to start with information about business counseling, loan programs, guides for starting your business and more.

Ready to start your own business?

Download our “Path to Prosperity” brochure for a step-by-step guide to starting your business—and flourishing in Snyder.