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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.
About · Independent Nonprofit
An economic
development institution.
Cleburne Small Business Development Alliance is an independent nonprofit strengthening small businesses throughout Cleburne and Johnson County, Texas. We serve 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. We are not affiliated with any Chamber of Commerce.
Our Mission
Strengthen the local economy.
We equip entrepreneurs and small business owners with the education, operational systems, mentorship, and access to resources they need to become sustainable, fundable, and scalable. We serve small business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs, and anyone looking to acquire a professional skill — including English classes for business owners who want to strengthen their communication.
CSBDA is an economic development organization — not a political or advocacy organization. We do not endorse candidates or partisan positions. We collaborate with local organizations from time to time; we do not represent them.
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
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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.
05
Local capital, local outcomes.
Money that circulates inside Johnson County builds Johnson County. Every graduate of our programs strengthens the surrounding economy.
Meet the Team · Founder · Board · Staff
Governed by
people who live here.
CSBDA's founder, board, and staff are all rooted in Cleburne and Johnson County. Independent 501(c)(3). Quarterly meetings. Public annual reporting.
Founder
Jesse Rodriguez
Founder & Executive Director
Serial founder based in Cleburne. His passion is helping small business owners succeed through education, mentorship, and access to capital.
Cleburne, TX
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Board
Sandra Reynaga
Board Member
Community leader committed to non-partisan economic development for small business owners across Cleburne and Johnson County.
Cleburne, TX
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Board
Board Member
To Be Appointed
Open board seat — we're looking for volunteers rooted in Cleburne and Johnson County who care about small business. Inquire if interested.
Cleburne, TX
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Board
Board Member
To Be Appointed
Open board seat — we're looking for volunteers rooted in Cleburne and Johnson County who care about small business. Inquire if interested.
Cleburne, TX
EIN 42-4066245
Independent 501(c)(3)
Governance & Trust
Independent.
Transparent.
Accountable.
Founder
Jesse Rodriguez
Executive Director
Jesse Rodriguez
Board Cadence
Quarterly
Reporting
Annual · Public
