Business One Stop Shop

A Fund of

Empowering Small Businesses. Strengthening El Paso.

The Business One-Stop Shop (BOSS) is a community-driven initiative dedicated to helping small businesses start, grow, and thrive. While supported by the technical expertise of the City of El Paso’s Economic & International Development Department, BOSS’s services are made possible through nonprofit and philanthropic support. Through this unique partnership model, BOSS serves as a centralized hub connecting entrepreneurs to the tools, guidance, and relationships they need to succeed, while ensuring high-quality, personalized assistance remains accessible to businesses across El Paso.

Through BOSS, small business owners receive free, one-on-one support from knowledgeable Economic Development Liaisons who work directly in the community. These “boots-on-the-ground” connectors help entrepreneurs navigate City processes, identify barriers, and access solutions, whether that means business training, capital readiness, workforce support, or mentorship.

BOSS coordinates a network of 30+ trusted Entrepreneurial Support Organizations (ESOs) to ensure that every business receives the right support at the right time. Instead of navigating a fragmented system alone, entrepreneurs have a single point of entry and a personalized pathway forward.

Why BOSS Matters

Small businesses are the backbone of El Paso’s economy. They create jobs, fuel innovation, and bring life and character to our neighborhoods. In a city known for its cultural richness and entrepreneurial spirit, small businesses reflect who we are, resilient, diverse, and community-driven.

When local businesses succeed:

• Dollars stay and circulate within our community
• Jobs and economic opportunity expand
• Neighborhoods become more vibrant and resilient

Yet many entrepreneurs face real barriers, limited access to capital, lack of technical support, language gaps, or difficulty navigating regulations. BOSS exists to close those gaps!

How Your Donation Makes an Impact

Your support helps BOSS:

• Expand one-on-one technical assistance for small businesses
• Strengthen partnerships with local nonprofit and community organizations
• Develop targeted programs for entrepreneurs
• Reach more businesses in neighborhoods across El Paso

Every contribution helps ensure that small business owners are not navigating challenges alone, but instead have a trusted partner invested in their success.

Invest in a Local Business. Invest in El Paso.

By supporting BOSS, you are investing in local entrepreneurs, family-owned businesses, and the long-term economic resilience of our city. Together, we can continue building an inclusive, accessible, and thriving small business ecosystem for El Paso.