Our Strategic Partners

The success of Houston Community College’s Centers for Entrepreneurship relies on our many partners in the private and non-profit sectors of the Houston economy.

Northwest College Partners

Newspring Newspring promotes economic development by nurturing new and existing local businesses in Spring Branch. Newspring’s mission is to help these businesses succeed by providing expertise and avenues to markets that they might otherwise not reach.
ACCION Texas-Louisiana Strengthening and revitalizing communities through small business lending support. ACCION’s Houston office provides credit and services to small businesses that do not have access to loans from commercial sources.
SCORE Counselors to America’s Small Business Service Corps Of Retired Executives’ “Counselors to America’s Small Business”, is a non-profit association dedicated to entrepreneurial education and the formation, growth and success of small business nationwide. SCORE is a Resource Partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Constant Contact, Inc. Constant Contact provides e-mail marketing solutions that helps you keep customers and prospects coming back – by using attractive, professional-looking e-mail communications to stay in regular touch and build strong customer relationships. It’s more effective than regular e-mail, easy to use, and an affordable way to keep your audience coming back. E-mail marketing is a must-have for building your business!
Houston Business Development, Inc. Houston Business Development, Inc. (HBD) serves as a catalyst in stimulating economic growth and revitalizing communities throughout the city of Houston, Texas. Empowering small businesses to grow and create jobs, which in turn will help build strong neighborhoods and communities, is our primary objective.
Houston West Chamber of Commerce Houston West Chamber of Commerce is a dynamic and active networking organization dedicated to building economic prosperity for the rapidly growing West Houston business community.
Houston Business Journal The Houston Business Journal is a weekly business newspaper that covers local business leaders and companies in Houston. It is Houston’s number one source for local business news. The Business Journal also provides 24/7 breaking news on the web at Houston.bizjournals.com and listings of top companies by industry in its annual Book of Lists.
Memorial Assistance Ministries Memorial Assistance Ministries (MAM) is a non-profit organization that provides emergency financial assistance and other services for families and individuals who find themselves in temporary crisis and in need of assistance to maintain self-sufficiency and avoid homelessness.

Southeast College Partners

Houston East End Chamber of Commerce The tenth largest chamber in a ten county region including the City of Houston, the Houston East End Chamber of Commerce proudly represents business and community, offering a lifeline of opportunity during a challenging economy.
Greater East End Management District The management district was formed to promote economic development, improve infrastructure and amenities, provide services to commercial property owners, and create opportunities for workforce training and development.
Camara de Empresarios de Latinos Houston CELH’s mission is to: Promote and support the development of the companies affiliated in and outside the United States.
Ripley House Ripley House continues to respond to the needs of the community with opportunities for individual and family growth through services and programs. Ripley House offers a variety of Education and Enrichment classes for all ages at convenient times and minimal cost. Call us to verify class times and to register.
Banco Herencia Whether you need a checking or savings account, a home mortgage, a personal or business loan, Banco Herencia, A branch of Wallis State Bank, will find the best affordable solution for your financial needs.
SER-Jobs for Progress SER-Jobs for Progress of the Texas Gulf Coast, Inc. (SER) is a 501(c)3 non-profit, community based organization whose mission is to enhance the quality of life in the Hispanic Community and other communities in need by providing education, training and employment services that fulfill the needs of individuals, businesses and communities.