Bill J. Priest Institute for Economic Development
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The Bill J. Priest Institute for Economic Development is a continuing education center, part of the Dallas County Community College District, which helps small businesses with training, development and other services.
Business and Industry Services---The Institute offers credit and non-credit training in cooperation with seven area colleges. Customizable training is offered at the work site or at a DCCCD location, by industry-experienced experts.
Work Profiling System---Using the Work Profiling System, the Institute can help evaluate hiring needs, profile jobs and scientifically match needs with qualified applicants.
ISO 9000 Implementation--- The Institute, in association with QRX Incorporated and accredited registrars, offers an ISO 9000 program, to help maintain international competitiveness. to help you improve your company's competitive position. Itcombines training sessions and workshops, benchmarking with peer groups, coaching and feedback from recognized ISO/QS 9000 experts
Fast Track Business Software Workshops---The Institute offers Fast Track computer software workshops at its center at Dallas in downtown Dallas, for individuals or small groups of employees.
Office Space and Services--The Institute leases office space at affordable rates to small businesses in downtown Dallas for the first four years of the life. A variety of options is available-from single offices to four-office suites.
Small Business Development Centers---The Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) of the DCCCD are partnership programs with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). SBDCs are dedicated to giving business owners free counseling and affordable training on a variety of important topics. The Bill J. Priest Institute for Economic Development is home to the headquarters for the North Texas Small Business Development Center, which oversees the operation of 17 SBDCs throughout the 49-county North Texas area.
