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The economy is built on Main Street.
Every institution — banks, universities, government — was built on the back of a small business that took a first risk. We treat that lineage seriously.
Preparing for full launch · 2027
[ 32° 45′ N — 97° 23′ W ]Johnson County
Small Businessis infrastructure.
CSBDA equips entrepreneurs and small business owners across Cleburne and Johnson County with education, mentorship, and access to capital. We serve anyone — from first-time founders to established owners looking to sharpen a skill.
Serving Cleburne + Johnson County · Small business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs, and anyone building a professional skill.
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Founded by Jesse Rodriguez
CSBDA is an independent nonprofit in Cleburne, Texas. We help local small business owners start, grow, and get funded — through free workshops, 1:1 mentorship, and structured programs. We serve small business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs, and anyone looking to acquire a professional skill.
Coming SoonPreparing for full launch 2027 — recruiting volunteers now.
Mentorship · Coming Soon
1:1 mentorship launching alongside our 2027 rollout.
Preparing our mentor network now. Join the waitlist to be paired first.
The Manifesto
Five convictions that
guide every dollar we spend.
Chapter · 01 → 05
We don't publish a mission statement to hang on a wall. These are the operating principles we test every program, every grant, and every partnership against.
- 01The economy is built on Main Street
- 02Serve everyone. Full stop
- 03Systems, not slogans
- 04Fundable is a discipline
- 05Local capital, local outcomes
Jesse Rodriguez
Founder · Cleburne, TX
02
Serve everyone. Full stop.
CSBDA serves small business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs, and anyone looking to acquire a professional skill — including English classes for business owners who want to sharpen their communication. This is economic development, not advocacy, not politics.
03
Systems, not slogans.
Sustainable businesses are systematized businesses. We teach bookkeeping, sales pipelines, hiring, and operations — the unglamorous work that compounds.
04
Fundable is a discipline.
Access to capital is a game with clear rules. We prepare businesses to walk into a bank, an SBA lender, or a government RFP already looking like the winner.
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Local capital, local outcomes.
Money that circulates inside Johnson County builds Johnson County. Every graduate of our programs strengthens the surrounding economy.
What We Do
One place.
Every service a small business needs.
Whether you're just starting out, running for a few years, or ready to scale — we bring the education, systems, mentorship, and funding to help you get there. Three core practice areas, and a full menu of services below.
23 services organized around one goal: help owners run durable businesses. Delivered as workshops, cohorts, 1:1 mentorship, and self-serve resources.
Explore all services
Every service, in one place.
23 offerings · workshops · 1:1 · self-serve
By the numbers
Built to be measured.
Reported publicly.
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Business services offered
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Membership tiers
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Volunteer professional tracks
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Monthly mentor commitment
"The accelerator turned a hobby into a business. Six months in, we opened a second location and hired three people."
"I walked in with a spreadsheet and walked out with a lender-ready package. That's the difference."
"The mentors don't hand out platitudes. They hand out playbooks that work."
Membership · Coming Soon
Membership
launches in 2027.
We're building three tiers designed for local businesses — with pricing local owners can actually afford. Join the waitlist and we'll reach out first.
Preparing three membership tiers
Community. Professional. Accelerator.
Every tier will be flexibly priced — designed for local businesses, not corporate budgets. Get on the waitlist for early access, founder-tier pricing, and first-cohort invitations.
Volunteer Network
One hour a month.
Generational impact.
Our volunteer instructors and mentors donate approximately one hour each month — a workshop, an office-hours slot, or a mentor pairing. It's the highest-leverage philanthropy in Johnson County.
Recruiting · 10 professional tracks
01
Attorneys
Entity formation, contracts, IP.
02
CPAs
Bookkeeping foundations, tax planning.
03
Bankers
Underwriting logic, loan readiness.
04
Engineers
Process, product, operations.
05
Business Owners
Lived-experience playbooks.
06
HR Professionals
Hiring, culture, compliance.
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Marketing Professionals
Positioning, funnels, brand.
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Manufacturing Experts
Sourcing, quality, throughput.
09
IT Professionals
Systems, security, automation.
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Retired Executives
Strategy, leadership, governance.
Where to find us · Cleburne + Johnson County
We show up where local business happens.
CSBDA representatives are present at community events across Cleburne and Johnson County. Come find us — no ticket, no sales pitch, just conversation.
CSBDA is independent. Community event dates and hosts belong to their respective organizers.
Governance & Trust
Independent.
Transparent.
Accountable.
Founder
Jesse Rodriguez
Executive Director
Jesse Rodriguez
Board Cadence
Quarterly
Reporting
Annual · Public
Partners & Sponsors · Placeholder
Logo slots reserved for future partners and sponsors. CSBDA operates independently of any Chamber of Commerce or affiliated alliance.
Enterprise Partner
Community Bank
Regional Employer
Legal Partner
Manufacturing
Foundation
No. CSBDA is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit. We may collaborate with local organizations from time to time, but we are not affiliated with any Chamber of Commerce or partisan organization.
The next step
Bring your business to the Alliance.
Join a program, become a member, or donate — every action strengthens Cleburne + Johnson County.