The Business Entrepreneur Assistance Team (BEAT) serves as a personalized assistance program to help individuals obtain their business license from start to finish. The process for opening a business includes visits to multiple floors of the Hood Building and multiple applications.

To make this process easier, BEAT team members are available to personally walk you through the process step by step. Please download the Business Startup Kit for more information on what to look forward to and how to turn an idea into a successful business with step-by-step guides and helpful resources.