PUBLIC RESOURCES

If you are Asian or of Asian descent and live in Central Texas, complete our 5-minute survey and enter our contest to win fantastic prizes like event tickets, stays, meals, or a new Apple iPad Pro. We’re adding new prizes to the contest all the time!

Prize winners will be drawn and notified on Monday, March 31, 2025.

Your survey responses will help us complete the next phase of the Central Texas Asian Impact Project, an initiative exploring the demographic and economic impact of our dynamic and talented Central Texas AAPI communities.

City of AUSTIN

The Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce partners locally with the City of Austin Small Business Program (SBP) to ensure our members have timely, accurate information about how to start and grow small businesses.  For more information, explore these links:

City of Austin Small Business Division Overview

City of Austin Small Business Programs

City of Austin Small Business Resource Directory

City of Austin Small Minority Business Resource Department (SMBR)

TRAVIS COUNTY

The Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce along with our regional minority chambers (DECA) partners with Travis County to support opportunities for regional economic equity development.

Small Business Programs

HUB  Program & Procurement

STATE

The Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce works closely with a variety of state agencies to provide timely information to our small business members. You can meet state procurement officials at GAACC networking events.

Guide to Starting a Business in Texas

Small Business Assistance

Small Business Resource Portal

FEDERAL

To inform Asian American entrepreneurs and small businesses about federal opportunities, the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce has coordinated efforts with the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. To learn more about federal resources for small businesses, explore these links:

U.S. Small Business Administration

MySBA Loan Portal

Investment Capital

Small Business & DBE/ACDBE Program – Airport

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program – Texas Water

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program – CapMetro