Economic Development Corporation

STARTING A BUSINESS IN QUINLAN 

 

The Quinlan Economic Development Corporation has the ability to provide consulting to all different types of businesses locating to or expanding in Quinlan. Our aim is to provide as many opportunities as possible for promising business ventures to find their success in Quinlan to bring about positive community impact.

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U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)

A good place to start a new and expanding business is with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

 

They offer FREE business consulting, business plans, market research, and SBA guaranteed business loans. They can help you take a great idea and turn it into a reality. Register, file, and start doing business. 

 

When business is good, they can help you expand. Find new, funding, locations and customers.

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Link to the SBA website.           10 Steps to Start Your Business.

 

The Paris SBDC serves Delta, Hopkins, Hunt, Lamar and Red River Counties and is hosted by Paris Junior College.

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Jennifer Johnston, Director
2400 Clarksville Street
Paris, Texas 75460
Phone: (903) 782-0224
Fax: (903) 782-0219
Email: jjohnston@parisjc.edu
Web Site: Paris SBDC

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SCORE

The nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors, is dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals. Since 1964, they have provided education and mentorship to more than 11 million entrepreneurs.

 

SCORE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Thanks to this generous support from the SBA and because of the selfless contributions of our more than 10,000 dedicated volunteers, we are able to deliver most of our offerings at no cost. Link to SCORE

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*Before you begin any construction and for zoning questions please check with the City of Quinlan Building Officials for needed permits. Link to the City of Quinlan