The Coastal Bend Business Innovation Center, located at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, serves as an entrepreneurial hub for the Coastal Bend region. This center is designed to support and nurture new ventures, foster innovation, and facilitate business growth. It provides a variety of services like mentoring, office space, business plan development, networking opportunities, and access to academic resources and expertise. The Center focuses on helping startups and SMEs overcome the challenges of early business phases, aiming to strengthen economic development locally. Additional information can be found on their website at http://cbbic.tamucc.edu.