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<\/p>\nPublished on May 04, 2026<\/p>\n
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By Office of Communication<\/p>\n
As a top city for entrepreneurs, Arlington provides a supportive environment where businesses can launch, grow and thrive. From first-time startups to expanding small businesses, the city has a network of programs, partnerships and resources simplify the process of doing business and open doors to new opportunities.<\/p>\n
The City\u2019s Small Business Assistance page<\/a> features a host of business resources, including first steps on how to start a business, information on financing, doing business with the City and more. The Small Business Resource Guide<\/a> outlines what a new business owner needs to know, from permitting to tax identification numbers and everything in-between.<\/p>\n The City highlights small businesses throughout the year, sponsored by local small business Canales Furniture, through feature articles published on the City\u2019s website and social media pages. The Planning and Development Services Department also coordinates a table in the One Start Development Center<\/a> where featured businesses can distribute business cards, flyers and swag throughout the week (usually the last week of each month). To learn more about Small Business Promotion Week, email Ashlee.Mosley@ArlingtonTX.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Arlington Economic Development Corporation<\/a> offers numerous programs geared toward small businesses, including industry-specific small business cohorts, 0% interest loans through LiftFund, and a Strategic Solutions Fund to help Arlington-based manufacturing companies scale and grow.<\/p>\n Entrepreneurs can find office amenities and community in one of Arlington\u2019s coworking spaces: Union Worx<\/a>, NuvoDesk<\/a> and Spark Coworking<\/a>. \u00a0<\/p>\n Community organizations and networking groups like the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce<\/a>, Arlington Black Chamber<\/a> and the U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber<\/a> can provide support and important connections to help businesses succeed.<\/p>\n In Arlington, we\u2019re better together \u2013 that\u2019s why we encourage residents to support local small businesses. Explore a catalogue of local small businesses, from coffee shops to gift boutiques, on the Greater Arlington Chamber\u2019s Keep it Local directory<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Published on May 04, 2026
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