“I didn’t know everything I needed to know, so I learned along the way.”

That is how Josie Olivares describes building Chynoweth Services from the ground up. Founded in 2008, Chynoweth Services is a family-owned Austin business providing residential and commercial cleaning services. What started small has grown through years of learning, sacrifice, persistence, and a willingness to keep moving forward when the path changed.

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When Alejandro Dewindt and Jazmin Araque first connected with BCL of Texas, they were not ready for financing yet, but they were ready to grow. Through our small business lending services, BCL works to ensure entrepreneurs have access to capital along with the guidance and tools needed to use it effectively. For Dewindt Design, that journey began with business coaching.

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After being turned down by traditional lenders and facing startup challenges, like limited capital and existing debt, Tolulope Rowland, APRN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C, owner of Palm Cedar Primary & Mental Care, refused to give up. Discover how connecting with BCL opened doors not only to funding, but also to valuable resources like AI tools and strategic support.

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At BCL of Texas, we know that behind every successful small business is a story of passion and purpose. For Kristen Felter, LCSW, that purpose is “helping little kids with BIG feelings.” After two decades of social work – from nonprofits to schools – Kristen founded Kind Therapy Austin eight years ago to provide intensive, specialized support for children and their families.

As her practice grew, Kristen reached a “now or never” milestone: the opportunity to expand into a group practice. She had talented clinicians ready to join her, but they were all “juggling schedules and sharing one tiny office.” Kristen knew she needed a dedicated space – one that could accommodate multiple therapists, parent workshops, and training sessions.

That’s where BCL comes in.

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BCL of Texas is more than just a lender; we are a dedicated partner committed to strengthening communities by investing in visionary entrepreneurs. Today, we share the success story of Marguerite Felder, owner of Felder Homes LLC, a firm we proudly supported with a strategic line of credit for land acquisition. Her company is not just building houses—it’s building equity and opportunity in underserved communities across Dallas-Fort Worth.

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