Annual Partners of the Foundation for Better Business are strategic allies helping shape the future of small business in Texas. Through year-round support, these partners power statewide education, entrepreneurship, and economic resilience initiatives that help established businesses grow and thrive. In return, they gain high-impact visibility, thought leadership opportunities, co-branding with one of the most trusted names in business (BBB), and access to exclusive networking, speaking, and digital marketing channels.
Annual Partners receive a comprehensive benefits package that elevates your visibility, deepens your community engagement, and aligns your brand with one of the most trusted names in business. That package includes:
High-Profile Recognition: Logo visibility across Foundation materials, signature events, and at the BBB campus—showcasing your leadership and values-driven commitment.
Influence & Access: VIP access to signature events, curated networking opportunities, and invitations to participate in executive roundtables with civic and industry leaders.
Purpose-Aligned Collaboration: Collaborate with us on initiatives that reflect your organization's priorities—from entrepreneurship and workforce development to ethical leadership and economic impact.
Each tier of partnership—Legacy Leader, Premier, Pinnacle, and Impact—offers tailored benefits and increasing levels of recognition, ensuring a strong return on investment and a shared path toward building better businesses.
The Economic Resilience Luncheon is the Foundation’s premier annual event convening business leaders, economic experts, and public sector voices to explore the real forces shaping Texas' economy. Unlike events centered on corporate headlines, this gathering spotlights the small businesses that are driving workforce development, community growth, and regional resilience.
With timely data, high-level insights, and actionable discussion, the luncheon delivers a grounded, statewide perspective on what’s needed now—and what’s coming next.
Beginning in 2026, this celebration honors businesses that set the standard for trust, purpose, and community impact. The event serves as a platform to elevate inspiring stories, spotlight leadership excellence, and ignite conversations that drive a better business future for Texas.
NexusAdvantage is the Foundation’s core curriculum—a powerful learning series that equips entrepreneurs with the practical, real-world skills every business needs to succeed. Covering topics like cash flow management, customer retention, marketing, time management, and leadership, this curriculum forms the foundation of every program we offer.
Each of our targeted initiatives—whether for trades-based firms, women entrepreneurs, or purpose-driven businesses—builds upon the curriculum to meet the specific needs of segmented audiences. No matter where an entrepreneur enters our ecosystem, this is where their journey begins.
Where business insight meets community connection. Better Business Mixers pair casual networking with expert-led discussions on timely business topics—creating space for entrepreneurs to learn, share, and grow together.
Often hosted in partnership with like-minded nonprofits, these events amplify impact and foster a stronger small business ecosystem. They also offer corporate sponsors a unique opportunity to exclusively host and align with a mission-driven audience.
Ignite Essentials is our high-impact, 12-course curriculum co-developed with Accenture and taught by volunteer faculty. It delivers the must-know fundamentals every entrepreneur needs—covering cash flow, marketing, sales, legal basics, HR, operations, and purpose-driven leadership.
Blueprint is a program of the Foundation for Better Business, built to help trades-based small businesses grow stronger and win public infrastructure work.
A Path to Partnership is Blueprint’s new four-part breakfast series, designed to help small, trades-based businesses break into the public contracting space through expert-led panels and high-impact networking. Each session tackles a key readiness topic—like certifications, bonding, insurance, licensing, and access to capital—offering real-world insight from prime contractors, public agencies, and business development leaders.
Power Circles are a happy hour series designed to connect, inspire, and empower women entrepreneurs. These intimate gatherings reflect our commitment to supporting women in business by creating space for candid conversations, peer insight, and real connection around the unique challenges and opportunities women face in building and sustaining successful companies.
This high-impact training experience brings retired NFL players and small business entrepreneurs together to learn side by side. Through hands-on workshops, peer exchange, and expert-led sessions, participants strengthen their business foundations and leadership skills. It's where trust, resilience, and community converge—to build champions in business and in life.
BBB4Good is a purpose-driven business education series designed to help companies integrate philanthropy, civic engagement, and social impact into their business models. This program is the first step toward future BBB4Good certification and recognition. If you're ready to align profit with purpose and lead with integrity, this series is for you.
Whether you’re passionate about mentoring, thought leadership, or sharing your expertise, we have meaningful opportunities for you to make an impact.