The business incubator is part of the DeWitt Community Development Foundation's economic development program and is located in the DeWitt Technology Building, 109 Cooperative Way in Cuero, Texas. It is a not-for-profit incubator. Rental fees are collected to pay for electricity, water and wastewater services, taxes, insurance and maintenance of the building.
Requirements:
1. Technology based business
2. Ability to pay monthly rental fees
Benefits:
Two-year, month-to-month flexible, below-market rental of office space, which includes:
1. Electricity
2. Air conditioning/Heating
3. Phone and data outlets
4. Janitorial
5. Secured building
6. Office space door lock and keys
7. Shared conference and training room
8. Company name and logo on door to office space
9. Shared kitchen facilities
10. Shared restrooms
11. Parking
12. Copy/fax access
Services available on a fee bases not included in base rent:
High Speed Internet Computer Rental
Office Furniture Rental Telephone Answering/Receptionist
Other Benefits
1. Exposure to business experts who can provide a variety of assistance.
2. An opportunity to network with other entrepreneurs starting or expanding their business.
3. Computer training and educational seminars on site to help nurture a business to success.
4. All business decisions concerning incubator tenant businesses are and shall remain the sole responsibilities of the tenants and their owners.
Process
The applicants submit a written business plan and application to the incubator's screening committee for review. Assistance is available for preparing the necessary business plan.
Upon application acceptance the incubator tenant will:
1. Sign lease agreement
2. Pay first and last months rent
3. Arrange for insurance
4. Arrange for phone, data lines, and phone mail
5. Arrange for office furniture
6. Arrange for move-in activities.
Contact Finley Barth, Administrator for an application or further information.
