Business & Economic Development CenterBEDC

The BEDC provides free business counseling for:

• Preparing a business plan
• Starting a new business
• Purchasing an existing business
• Expanding an existing business
• Financing options

Call the BEDC at (432) 684-4309 to schedule an appointment for free one-on-one business counseling or use the link below to schedule an appointment.

Make an Appointment

The BEDC works with individuals and businesses to help them improve their credit through an analysis of their current credit issues and then developing an action plan to correct those issues. We access your tri-merge credit report with FICO scores from all three credit bureaus. The report is a “soft pull” for educational purposes, so it does not lower your credit score. There is a $30.50 fee per credit report, we accept cash or check. If you have a recent credit report, bring it and there will be no cost.

To schedule your free credit counseling, please use the link below.

Make an Appointment

Our counselors can help you identify any issues that prevent you from qualifying for a home and create a workable plan to correct those issues. We also provide guidance in home budgeting and homeownership readiness. If you would like the BEDC to access a soft pull credit report that does not lower your credit score like a hard pull from a creditor. There is a $30.50 fee per person for your credit report. If you have a recent credit report, bring it and there will be no cost. 

Please email the BEDC team or complete the online form below to be contacted by our team.

BEDC Counseling Request Form

Online Homebuyer Education Course

Due to COVID-19, until further notice, the in-person class will be replaced with the online version of the class. Register for this online class for the same price as the in-person class! Key "BEDC30" Promo code on this online version of the Homebuyer Education Class and SAVE $69.00.

Class is required by the MCDC, City of Midland and Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation, but not Southeast Tx Housing Finance Corp. 

Upon the completion of the course, you will receive a HUD certificate of completion.

Course Details

• Online Course Fee $99
• Available in English or Spanish

Questions?

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BEDC Videos on YouTube

• BEDC "Start Your Own Business" Workshop
• Business Entrepreneur Lecture: Javier Valles and Nemecio Torres, Cancun Bar & Grill
• Federal Tax Workshop for Small Businesses - English
• Federal Tax Workshop for Small Businesses - Spanish
• Business Entrepreneur Lecture: Richard Steinberg, Owner Bear Claw Knife & Shear
• Business Entrepreneur Lecture: Brian and Laura Sales of Sales Team Realty
• Conferencia de Emprendedor de Negocios: Venzor Brothers Logistics

The BEDC offers workshops on financial management, credit counseling, starting a small business, and buying a home.  If you would like to schedule a workshop for your organization, please call 432-684-4309 or email bedc@midland.edu

Follow our social media platforms for updated information about upcoming in-person workshops. 

Workshops will be held at the Cogdell Learning Center, 201 W Florida Ave, Midland, TX 79701

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