America's SBDC at Tarleton State University

10/21/2026

Running a small business can make every task feel urgent. A simple morning routine can help you start with a clear plan. ☀️

Check your calendar, choose your top priority, follow up with customers, share an update, and take a moment to track your progress. You don’t have to do everything at once, just focus on your next step.

What’s the first thing you do when you start your workday?

10/19/2026

Ready to sit down with an SBDC consultant?

Schedule an appointment with the Tarleton State University SBDC and get started with no-cost, one-on-one business consulting.

After scheduling, you’ll be asked to create a free account before your appointment. You only have to do it once!

We look forward to working with you!

10/15/2026

It was such an honor to host our She Builds Business workshop and panel and bring together inspiring women in business and our community! Thank you to all who came to support and all of our wonderful speakers and panelists! 💜

It was an honor to serve as a panelist for America's SBDC at Tarleton State University’s inaugural She Builds Business workshop. It was inspiring to engage in conversation with so many women entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals. Thanks to our elected officials for recognizing the importance of women in our economy. 📷: Panelists: Karen Wright, Dr. Sue Joiner, Kim Pack Wilson, Congressman Roger Williams, Mayor Lonn Reisman, Rocio Vallejo, Lea Contreras

10/15/2026

Your business deserves a glow-up ✨

Check out our latest blog and discover how a digital skincare routine can elevate your business game.

Head over to tsusbdc.org/blog for expert insights and actionable strategies!

10/13/2026

Many high-quality business advising programs are grant-funded or nonprofit-supported with one goal in mind — strengthening local businesses and growing the economy. “Free” doesn’t mean low value. It means accessible. It means community-focused. It means designed to remove barriers for entrepreneurs who are ready to grow.

We’re here to provide expert guidance, practical strategy, and real support — without adding financial pressure.

10/09/2026

We're moving offices!

Exciting news! The Tarleton SBDC is relocating to a new space at Dr. Sam Pack College of Business Building, Room 212. 🎉

Join us in celebrating this new chapter starting October 21! We're ready to continue serving entrepreneurs and small businesses in our fresh new office. 🏢

10/07/2026

Ready to turn your vision into reality?

Join us on October 14 at the Mineral Wells Chamber of Commerce for the Business Planning Workshop! Learn strategies to build ideas, set goals, and forecast success with confidence. 💼

Don't miss this chance! Register here:
https://nwtsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/17414

10/05/2026

This October, the SBDC recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We stand with the fighters, celebrate the survivors, honor those we have lost, and support every family and community affected by breast cancer. Together, we can continue spreading awareness, encouraging early detection, and showing support. 💗

10/03/2026

A new idea. A lot of pushback. And a business that refused to give up. 💧

When Jessica and Dustin Ford first approached the America’s SBDC at Tarleton State University, they had an idea for a business that didn’t yet exist in Stephenville: an IV hydration lounge.

While IV hydration lounges were becoming increasingly popular in larger cities, the concept was still relatively unfamiliar in Stephenville. As the Fords began working toward opening their business, they encountered significant pushback from some of the people and organizations they turned to for advice and assistance.

But the SBDC believed in their vision.

Together with their SBDC advisor, Jessica and Dustin worked through the challenges of starting a new business and ultimately secured the capital they needed to bring their idea to life. That idea became MedZone, an IV hydration and medical services business serving the Stephenville community.

Since opening, MedZone has established a regular clientele and now works almost exclusively by appointment. But the Fords aren’t finished growing.

Jessica is currently completing her formal training to become a Physician Assistant. Once she completes her training, the couple plans to expand MedZone into a larger space, allowing them to provide a broader range of IV hydration and medical services.

Their hard work and commitment have not gone unnoticed. Based on end-user voting, MedZone was named one of the Top 3 Medical Clinics in Stephenville in both 2025 and 2026. 🎉

Jessica and Dustin’s story is a reminder that bringing a new idea to a community isn’t always easy. Sometimes, it takes persistence, planning, access to capital and the right support system to turn an idea into a successful business.

We’re proud to have supported the Fords along the way and are excited to see where MedZone goes next!

Congratulations, Jessica and Dustin, on all you’ve accomplished! 👏

10/01/2026

Mark your calendars for October!

This October, dive into empowering workshops like 'She Knows Business' with Congressman Roger Williams and many more as well as a Business Planning session the following week. Plus, don’t miss Tarleton Homecoming and Halloween fun! 🎉

Connect, learn, and celebrate with us as we bring communities together through knowledge and festivities.