It is the mission of the Mineral Wells-Palo Pinto County Area Growth Council to improve the economic climate of the area by working with new and relocating businesses. Area Growth Council offers loans and free land in certain circumstances, as well as cash up-front opportunities for businesses that will provide job growth and increased tax base. The Area Growth Council works closely with the City of Mineral Wells and the Mineral Wells Area Chamber of Commerce.

The Better Business Bureau has been a trusted source for businesses and consusmers alike since 1936.  Their MISSION is to promote and foster the highest ethical relationship between businesses and the public through voluntary self-regulation, consumerand business education, and service excellence.

The Wichita Falls Small Business Development Center is located on the campus of Midwestern State University. The SBDC provides business counseling, technical assistance, training workshops, and business plan development for small businesses in their 12 county area. They strive to promote growth, expansion, innovation, increased productivity and improved management for small business.

The Internal Revenue Service website is chalk full of information for small business development. Find it Fast! Know what you're looking for and want to find it fast? Select business topics using their A-Z listing, or by business type such as sole proprietor, corporation, etc. The IRS also provides links to major business subjects, such as Business Expenses, which provides a gateway to all related information on that subject.