The City of San Marcos is invested in helping their local business culture thrive and build resiliency throughout every stage.

Through a unique partnership with BCL of Texas, the ThinkB!G Business Improvement + Growth program offers no-cost, one-on-one customized business and financial coaching at every stage of running a business. Additionally, classes are offered in a range of topics to provide knowledge and tools to succeed. Our specialists can connect you with all of the resources you need to grow.

B!G Plans

Own your own business and ready to grow? Our coaches are ready to assist you with the plans you need to go beyond just breaking even!

B!G Moves

Ready to level up with a new location, equipment, or anything else that requires capital? Our loan officers can help you find the money you need to make your move!

Program Eligibility

This program is for businesses who meet the following criteria:

  • Established business entity
  • Have a physical presence within a qualified census tract in the taxing jurisdiction of the City of San Marcos (i.e., within the city limits), and
  • Employ fewer than 26 full-time employees

Check location eligibility here.

Business owners who complete their subject course may be eligible to receive a stipend to implement the subject matter they have studied.

Ready to get started?

Follow the link to schedule your free appointment, register for an upcoming class, or visit us at our new location!



Our team is here to answer your questions about the San Marcos ThinkB!G Business Improvement + Growth. We have dedicated staff to help you in English and Spanish, and can provide help in other languages upon request.

Call us: (512) 383-0027
Email us: thinkBIG@bcloftexas.org
Visit us:
302 W. Hopkins Street, Suite 2
San Marcos, TX 78666

This program was made possible through generous support from

San Marcos

Thinking of Opening a Business in San Marcos?

Not established yet? We are here to help you figure out how to navigate the steps to getting started.

Begin your entrepreneurship journey with our Start-Up Business Resource Guide.

ThinkB!G Small Business Resource Hub

The ThinkB!G resource hub enables entrepreneurs, small business owners; business support entities (education, chambers, etc.) to connect with the right resources for their businesses i.e as networking groups, funders, training programs, and more.

There are dozens of ways this site can support your business. From Exploring Resources for your Business, Connecting with Support Organizations, Finding Peers and Mentors to Connect With, & More! By making a profile you will be able to connect to other users, organizations, or resources directly, save items to be viewed later, add a business or resource, or become verified to manage your own organization.