They work with the companies to present a proposal to be presented to the city government for approval for funding

The size of business they help is usually businesses that create at least 15 to 20 jobs

The also help existing businesses with 15 or more employees grow with grant incentives

Their board is adverse to giving grant money to start-ups, but they can help in other ways by pointing them to other resources in the state

The workforce people have dollars to help train employees.

They help companies identify this money.

Texas Enterprise Fund is a deal making fund that they tap into to help companies locate in Amarillo

Additional Note: Entrepreneurs who want to start or expand a business that brings revenue into the community can compete for $75,000 out of a $300,000 in a business plan competition available from the Amarillo EnterPrize Challenge: http://www.amarilloenterprizechallenge.com/.