At Houston Business Development, Inc. (HBDI), our purpose is clear: to help small businesses thrive and to strengthen the communities they call home. Since our founding in 1986, we have taken a mission-driven, holistic approach to fostering healthy, vibrant neighborhoods and a resilient local economy.
We provide the resources entrepreneurs need to succeed, including access to capital, affordable office and meeting space, and business development services tailored to the needs of growing enterprises. Our work also extends to real estate development projects that create affordable and mixed-income housing, and the adaptive reuse of public and commercial facilities, helping transform properties into productive community assets.
From microloans to SBA 504 financing, our lending programs are designed with flexibility in mind, making it easier for eligible businesses to grow and compete. Every loan is backed by the management and technical assistance services that build business skills, improve performance, and position enterprises for long-term success.
At HBDI, we believe that when local businesses flourish, communities grow stronger—and that is the future we work toward every day.
Strategically deploy resources to support undercapitalized markets, helping to close gaps in access while driving sustainable economic development.
Prioritize initiatives that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes—advancing business success, job creation, and community sustainability.
Engage with public and private stakeholders to align investment, policy, and practice in support of resilient communities and thriving local economies.
Real stories from clients who turned their vision into success with HBDI.
