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. Print the intake form below, complete, and return it to the BEDC or email it to bedc@midland.edu.

• FREE Business Counseling Form (pdf)
• Forma de Consejería de Negocios GRATIS (pdf)

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, print the BEDC intake form below, complete it, and return it to the BEDC or email to bedc@midland.edu.

• FREE Credit Counseling Form (pdf)
• Forma de Consejería de Crédito GRATIS (pdf)

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. 

To schedule your free housing counseling, print the BEDC intake form below, complete it,  and return it to the BEDC with the required documents, or email to bedc@midland.edu.

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?

Call (432) 684-4309

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Midland College through Ed2Go offers a variety of courses to help you as you plan and build your own business.

Accounting Fundamentals Learn the basics of double-entry bookkeeping, financial reporting, and more. Register

Business Budgeting for Beginners This course will introduce the different strategies employed during the budgeting process, the techniques and tools commonly used to make budgeting forecasts, the components of a basic operating budget, and how businesses make certain decisions that may impact their budgeted amounts. Register

Finance for Non-Finance Personnel This course will help you understand business environments, financial statements, and strategy so you can make more profitable business and personal financial decisions. Register

Creating a Successful Business Plan Turn your business ideas into a solid plan for financing and long-term success. Register

Introduction to QuickBooks 2019 This course will introduce you to QuickBooks 2019 and teach you the ins and outs of this widely-used accounting software. Register

Introduction to QuickBooks Online Learn to use QuickBooks Online to record income and expenses; enter checks and credit card payments; track your payables, inventory, and receivables; and much more. Register

Marketing Business on the Internet Develop and Internet marketing plan for your business that incorporates SEO, advertising, email, social media, and more. Register

Start Your Own Small Business Stop dreaming and learn how to start your own successful small business. Register

Using Social Media in Business Learn how to use the five most popular social media platforms, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Instagram to grow and promote your business.  Register

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
  
  Upcoming Workshops:
  
  
• February 8, 9:00  -11:00 am: Startup Essentials
• February 22, 9:00  -11:00 am: Marketing Fundamentals
• March 8, 9:00  -11:00 am: Bookkeeping Basics for Taxes Done Easy
• March 22, 9:00 - 11:00 am: Intro to Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Small Business

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