Supporting Local Entrepreneurs & Small Businesses
Small Business Connect (SBC) is a signature program of the Temple Chamber designed to equip entrepreneurs and small business owners with the tools, knowledge, and relationships they need to grow. As part of your Temple Chamber Membership, SBC provides exclusive access to training, networking, visibility opportunities, and community connections that help businesses at every stage move forward with confidence.
Whether you're looking to sharpen your business skills, make informed decisions, or expand your reach, SBC is your pathway to practical support rooted in the Chamber’s mission to strengthen Temple’s business community.
What Members Receive Through SBC
Member-Exclusive Training & Workshops
- Chamber Members receive full access to SBC’s business training and workshops, ranging in topics from artificial intelligence to finance, human resources to procurement, and more. Many offerings are included with Membership. Certain specialized workshops may have a registration fee, and Chamber Members receive preferred Member pricing on all fee-based training.
Chamber Connections & Community
- Members benefit from the Chamber’s trusted network of partners, experts, mentors, and service providers. SBC creates intentional opportunities to build relationships that support growth, collaboration, and problem-solving across industries.
Storytelling & Visibility
- Members are eligible for SBC storytelling spotlights and recognition features that expand your reach, build credibility, and celebrate your business milestones as part of Temple’s broader economic narrative.
Strategic Alignment & Advocacy
- SBC is woven into the Temple Chamber’s 2025–2030 Strategic Plan, ensuring Members are supported by long-term initiatives that strengthen workforce, innovation, and small business success in our region.
What’s Available to the Entire Community
While SBC is a Membership benefit, the Chamber is committed to promoting access where it matters.
SizeUp Temple Market Intelligence (Free to Everyone)
- Entrepreneurs, startups, small businesses, Members, and nonmembers, can use SizeUp Temple to benchmark competitors, find customers, identify suppliers, and explore growth opportunities with real data.
Training Access for Nonmembers
- Nonmembers may attend SBC workshops at the published nonmember rate. This allows aspiring entrepreneurs or early-stage businesses to participate while exploring the value of Chamber Membership.
Launch Temple (Open to the Entire Community)
- Launch Temple is a community-wide entrepreneurship program designed to support early-stage business owners and those exploring new business ideas. Open to all qualified entrepreneurs, whether or not they are Chamber Members, the program provides a structured multi-week business course at no cost for selected participants. Launch Temple complements SBC by creating an on-ramp for emerging entrepreneurs and strengthening Temple’s broader small-business ecosystem.
How SBC Supports Temple’s Small Business Community
SBC delivers practical training that strengthens business fundamentals, data that supports smart decision-making, and relationship-building opportunities that connect entrepreneurs across industries. It also elevates local business stories and links owners to the partnerships that create long-term economic impact.
SBC is more than a program; it’s how the Temple Chamber supports the small businesses that drive our regional economy.