Business Resources
Hamilton Economic Development Corporation connects entrepreneurs, small businesses, and expanding companies with trusted local, state, and federal resources.
Not sure where to start? Contact HEDC and we will help connect you with the right resource for your business.
Small Business Administration (SBA)
The U.S. Small Business Administration provides business startup guidance, loan program information, government contracting assistance, disaster assistance, and online learning resources.
SCORE
SCORE is an SBA resource partner offering free mentoring, business planning assistance, webinars, and educational resources for small businesses.
Tarleton Innovation & Entrepreneurship University Center
The Tarleton Innovation & Entrepreneurship University Center supports entrepreneurs, startups, and existing businesses with business coaching, innovation support, research, workshops, and connections to regional business resources.
Texas Small Business Development Center Network
The Texas SBDC Network provides confidential business advising at no cost, including startup guidance, business planning, financial analysis, marketing, and growth assistance.
Texas Governor's Office – Economic Development & Tourism
The Governor's Office provides statewide business resources, incentive information, site selection assistance, workforce resources, and industry data.
Visit the Texas Business Portal
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
The Texas Comptroller provides information on sales tax permits, franchise tax, taxpayer education, business taxes, and economic data.
Texas Workforce Commission
The Texas Workforce Commission provides employer resources including hiring assistance, job posting tools, labor market information, workforce training, and apprenticeship resources.
USDA Rural Development
USDA Rural Development offers programs that support rural businesses, including business loans, loan guarantees, rural business grants, and community development financing.
U.S. Economic Development Administration
The EDA supports regional economic development through planning, infrastructure investment, innovation, and technical assistance programs.
Internal Revenue Service
The IRS provides business tax information, Employer Identification Number guidance, forms, publications, and employer responsibility resources.
Need Assistance?
If you are not sure which resource is the best fit for your business, contact Hamilton Economic Development Corporation.
Hamilton Economic Development Corporation
200 E. Main Street
Hamilton, TX 76531
Phone: 254-386-8116, Option 9
Email: edc@cityhamiltontx.gov