Our Economic Impact 2025
Enhancing the economic well-being of southeast Texas communities.
5,371 Consulted Business Clients
Long-term clients received valuable, one-on-one, business advising. We are committed to helping small business owners optimize their business strategy for long-term success.
$62.7M Startup & Expansion Capital
The SBDC assisted advisors assisted with loans and helped secure $62.7 million in capital, creating a meaningful impact in local communities throughout southeast Texas.
3,029 Jobs Created & Retained
We’ve created opportunities that has enabled small businesses to hire and retain staff. The SBDC created 1,719 jobs and retained 1,310 jobs, empowering economic growth.
$8.3M Additional Taxes
The overall impact for established business clients from SBDCs' services led to $8.3 million in new tax contributions: $3.7 million state taxes and $4.6 million in federal taxes.
349 New Business Starts
We’ve taken thousands of new businesses from simple ideas to successful companies, so if you’re thinking of starting a business, tap into our key services to join their ranks.
$44.6M New Sales
SBDC clients continuously out-performs the average Texas business. In 2025, SBDC clients generated a whopping total of approximately $44.6 million in new sales.
$1.41 Return for Every $1
For every $1 invested in the University of Houston Texas Gulf Coast SBDC Network program, our clients generate a total of approximately $1.41 in incremental revenue.
5.5% Employment Growth
SBDC clients continue to out-perform the average existing small business. In 2025, SBDC clients produced 5.5% employment growth versus 1.5% of the average Texas business.
202 Events Hosted
The SBDC hosted a total of 202 business training courses to help clients gain new business knowledge and skills on a variety of small business topics.
From Vision to Industry Leader: An SBDC Success Story
When Marcia Faschingbauer turned to the Houston SBDC in 1984, she was focused on building a business positioned for long-term growth. With ongoing guidance and support, Excargo secured $6.3 million in financing, grew its revenue by more than $2.7 million, and created over 75 jobs. Today, the company remains an industry leader, driven by innovation, technology, and an unwavering commitment to customer service.
Unmatched Top-Tier Business Resources
We love our clients and it shows! Our reviews and growing follower base speak for itself.
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