BiGAUSTIN targets low- to moderate-income women and minorities throughout the Central Texas Region^*. Current client demographics are as follows:

• 38% African American
• 30% Hispanic
• 28% Caucasian
• 4% Other

Of these:

• 70% are low income
• 77% are women

BiG has provided services for a wide variety of businesses, including: caterers, janitorial services, wood refinishing, wholesale bakeries, appliance repair, fitness and exercise facilities, hair salons, restaurants, bookstores, multimedia and Internet technology companies and many other retail and service firms.

^* Workshops and classes are open to anyone who can find transportation to our East Austin training facilities. Businesses in the following counties are eligible for the loan program: Bastrop, Bell, Blanco, Burnet, Gillespie, Hays, Lampasas, Lee, Llano, Mason, McCullough, San Saba, Travis, and Williamson.