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Our History & Mission

CEN-TEX Certified Development Corporation doing business as Business & Community Lenders of Texas was established in 1990 as a statewide not-for-profit Certified Development Corporation.

The mission of BCL of Texas is to further the economic development of Texas by promoting and assisting in the growth and development of small business concerns. In addition, BCL of Texas seeks to diversift and stabilize the local economy and will assist in the development of afforable housing to low and moderate income families.

True to its mission to create jobs through business development, BCL of Texas has helped to create jobs for more than 3,500 Texans. In addition to providing businesses with counseling and technical assistance, BCL of Texas originates, underwrites, processes, closes and services business loans to healthy, growing businesses.

The organization also offers homeownership program, helping customers remain responsible and successful homeowners. BCL of Texas is a member of the nationwide NeighborWorks® Network, which engages in revitalization strategies that strengthen communities and transform lives. For more information on BCL's business development programs go to www.bcloftexas.org.