ENTREPRENEUR & SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS

Amarillo is made up of innovators, creators, and entrepreneurs. The local community has founded many organizations and programs to harness the growth potential on the high plains.

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WT ENTERPRISE CENTER

Since 2001, the WT Enterprise Center has been helping local entrepreneurs build great companies. With access to certified business coaches, industry expert specialists, top-notch facilities and high-level programs, business owners gain the support system and resources needed to take their business to the next level

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AMARILLO ENTERPRIZE CHALLENGE

The Amarillo Enterprize Challenge is a $300,000 dollar business plan challenge where primary businesses can receive up to $100K in the form of a 5-year forgivable loan. The program is funded by the Amarillo Economic Development Cooperation and managed by the WTEC. 

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INNOVATION OUTPOST

The mission of the Innovation Outpost is to advance industrial innovation, digital transformation and twenty-first century skill development to foster a more competitive and advanced economy in West Texas.

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AMERICA’S SBDC AT WTAMU

America’s SBDC in Amarillo is hosted by West Texas A&M University to provide no-cost business consulting and low-cost training to new and existing businesses. Small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs can come to us for face-to-face business consulting and at-cost training on a variety of topics.

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1 MILLION CUPS

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation developed 1 Million Cups in 2012—a free program designed to educate, engage, and inspire entrepreneurs around the country. Each month entrepreneurs present business ideas to the local community and learn how those around them can support their business in its growth.

COWORKING SPACES

As an entrepreneur, it’s important to have a space to do business, meet clients, jump on conference calls or just brainstorm! Amarillo is full of entrepreneurial environments that can support freelancers, business owners, and even your side hustle!

Union Hall

Union Hall is a cozy, collaborative nook for entrepreneurs in the bustling retail, restaurant, and historic Wolflin district. Quick access to I-40 will get you to downtown or to the growing south end of the city within minutes.

Downtown Tower

Downtown Tower Executive Offices and Coworking Plug & Play Space offer stunning office space and conference room areas with premium amenities and administrative services. Located in the city’s tallest building, the Downtown Amarillo Tower has newly remodeled full-service offices conveniently located in Center City.

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