Small Business & Entrepreneurship

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Small Business & Entrepreneurs

Small businesses are the backbone of Pearland’s economy, making up 82% of local businesses. PEDC is committed to supporting their growth through a range of local, state, and regional resources. Additionally, our BizConnect program actively engages with local businesses, offering hands-on support and strategic guidance to create a stable business environment and foster long-term success. 

Pearland Innovation Hub

Pearland Innovation Hub (PIH) connects entrepreneurs and small businesses with the resources they need to grow and succeed. Through project based technical assistance, networking events, grants database, continued learning, business plan competitions and student programs, the PIH fosters ideation, connection and entrepreneurship culture in Pearland.

This initiative stems from the Pearland Prosperity Community Strategic Plan and a Market Assessment & Business Plan that identified opportunities to strengthen local entrepreneurship. Initially operated by PEDC, the Hub will transition into a nonprofit with ongoing PEDC support.

Local Resources

The San Jacinto SBDC offers free business counseling and low-cost workshops covering loans, business plans, marketing, budgeting, and more.

The City of Pearland supports businesses of all sizes through every stage of the development process—whether you're starting, expanding, or relocating. From permitting to zoning and inspections, helpful resources are available to guide you.

Workforce Solutions, a partner of the Gulf Coast Workforce Board, helps businesses attract, hire, and retain talent. Their team offers expert insight into the local labor market along with hands-on support in recruiting, screening, testing, and training.

Services include industry-specific guidance, HR consulting, and customized training resources to help you build and strengthen your workforce.

State Resources

A one-stop tool for business planning, funding sources, and regulatory guidance in Texas.

Find out what state-level permits your business needs.

Regional Resources

The Houston office of the Small Business Administration provides resources to plan, launch, manage and grow your business. Their website contains a variety of resources including a 10-step guide to starting your business.

Helps businesses sell to government agencies through vendor lists and training.

Networking and education for women-owned businesses.

A program offering business education, capital access, and support services.

Provides resources and education for entrepreneurs to start or expand a business.

Assistance Resources

A nonprofit lender offering small business loans and financial education.

The Business Loan Fund is administered by the Houston-Galveston Area Local Development Corporation and helps finance new or expanding small businesses when traditional funding isn’t available or isn’t enough.

Through the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) Skills for Small Business program, up to $2 million from the Skills Development Fund is dedicated to small employers. Small businesses with fewer than 100 employees can apply to TWC for training offered by their local community or technical college, or the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX).

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Adrian Perez

Vice President - Attraction/Retention

281-997-3005

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