# Austin Economic Development > Government office offers no-cost professional development with practical, locally focused workshops that provide real-world tools and mentorship. Sessions foster a collaborative atmosphere where entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders connect and gain confidence to grow their organizations. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/AustinEconomicDevelopment - Address: 5202 E Ben White Blvd Suite 300, Austin, Texas, United States - Phone: +15129747819 - Website: http://www.austintexas.gov/department/economic-development ## What it is good for - Workshops — 10/10 - Tools — 9.4/10 ## What people say - "I found the practical tools provided gave me confidence to grow." - "I learned important tips about entrepreneurship at the workshops." ## Good to know - The City of Austin offers free classes for small business owners and entrepreneurs. - Classes provide practical tools and guidance for starting and growing a business. - Networking opportunities are available during workshops and events. - Instructors are knowledgeable and share real-world experiences. - The mentorship program connects entrepreneurs with experienced professionals. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.