Our Three Pillars

Supporting Small Businesses

This pillar is dedicated to empowering the backbone of our economy – small businesses. We provide resources, advocacy, and networking opportunities to help small enterprises thrive. We work to facilitate access to capital, offer mentorship, share best practices, and advocate for policies that reduce barriers, ultimately fostering a competitive marketplace.By nurturing small businesses, we aim to stimulate local economies, create jobs, and foster innovation within our community.

Cultivating a Robust Talent Pipeline

Recognizing the critical need for a skilled workforce, this pillar focuses on developing and connecting talent with opportunity. We collaborate with educational institutions, industry leaders, and workforce development programs to bridge skills gaps and prepare individuals for in-demand careers. Our efforts include promoting vocational training, apprenticeships, internships, and continuous learning initiatives. By strengthening the talent pipeline, we ensure businesses have access to the skilled professionals they need to grow, while individuals are equipped for successful and fulfilling careers. Our signature mentorship program provides an avenue for students to mentor with business leaders.

DEVELOPMENT IN ACTION: CCBA MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

The CCBA Mentorship Program is designed to serve as a bridge between diverse talent and business experts across Collin County.

As a program mentor, you will help unleash the greatest potential in an untapped talent pool. You will not only help with the development of a solid and tangible career plan but also help mentees expand their professional network across the community.

As a program mentee, you will gain access to a vast array of business experts across Collin County that will expand your professional network and help you gain knowledge and experience, along with developing a robust skill set that you can utilize throughout your career.

“I am so proud of [my mentee] and the great work she is doing. Within 30-days of our last check-in she has secured a job and a volunteer opportunity with a local hospital. She is truly an inspiration and I'm so happy for her!” - CCBA Program Mentor

Promoting Impactful Civic Engagement

This pillar emphasizes the importance of active participation in shaping our community. Companies play an important role in encouraging our community to engage in local governance, volunteerism, and advocacy efforts that contribute to the overall well-being and progress of our region. Our initiatives include providing information on policy issues, facilitating discussions with elected officials, and organizing community-based projects. By fostering civic engagement, we aim to create a more responsive and representative community where the voices of our businesses and their employees are heard and contribute to positive change. This comes alive in Collin County Votes, an initiative that is providing get out the vote and voter education efforts. 

For those inspired to take their civic duty to the next level, CCBA has developed additional resources in an ongoing“How To Run for Office” series, providing individuals with resources to navigate the journey into public office and how to overcome barriers along the way.