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“Some people dream of success while other people get up every morning and make it happen.” — Wayne Huizenga
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| SPOTLIGHT
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National Small Business Week 2025
National Small Business Week will take place May 4-10. This week is a time where extra focus is brought upon small businesses as we recognize their hard work, ingenuity, and dedication, including their contributions to the economy. Be on the look out for more information in the coming weeks!
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2025 Construction Grants Program for Small Businesses
The 2025 Construction Grants Program will provide financial support in the form of grants for small businesses within commercial corridors related to City-initiated construction projects. The program will target eight (8) construction corridors, identified and categorized as those in active construction (Small Business Construction Grant), as well as pre-construction (Mitigation Construction Grant) and post-construction (Accelerate Recovery Construction Grant).
Applications for the Stabilization (Active) and Accelerate Recovery (Post) Grants will open May 1, 2025 , and the Mitigation (Pre) Grant will open on June 2, 2025. Find out about upcoming information sessions.
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Ordinance Information Sessions - Small Business Economic Development Advocacy (SBEDA)
Effective, July 1, 2025 changes are coming to the City’s SBEDA program. These changes will affect eligibility requirements and tools available. For more information, please register for one of our virtual information sessions.
Calling All Registered Vendors: To ensure you receive updates on how these changes will impact your business, please log into your vendor account and update your contact information.
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| BUSINESS FINANCING
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April is Financial Literacy Month
April is National Financial Literacy Month. It's an excellent opportunity to review and upgrade your financial business smarts. We want you to succeed and are happy to share the many resources available to small businesses through our partners and other sources.
Coming up on April 30, Maestro Entrepreneur Center will be hosting the event, Being Bankable to Grow Your Business. The UTSA Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has many resources and events, both in-person and online. And Launch SA offers online resources that help you as a business owner, both financially and with overall growth. Learn more through Launch SA Link.
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| SAVE THE DATE
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APRIL
17
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Get Connected: Launch SA's Resources for your Small Business
Small business owners and entrepreneurs, discover how Launch SA and the Launch SA Link platform can support your growth. In this session, we will quickly introduce Launch SA’s resources and do a thorough walk through the Launch SA Link platform.
Hosted by Launch SA (event at Potranco Branch Library)
12:30. - 2 p.m. CST; In-person - Potranco Branch Library, 8765 Texas 151; Register on-line.
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APRIL
22
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Digital Marketing Strategies to Boost Your Business Growth
In this exclusive webinar, Ron Cates, President of the SCORE Foundation, will share the core elements of a successful digital marketing strategy, how to run digital marketing on a budget and marketing tips for advanced and beginner marketers.
Hosted by SCORE
12:00. - 1:15 p.m. CST; Webinar; Register on-line.
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APRIL
30
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Being Bankable To Grow Your Business
This session will cover key insights into recognizing the right time for leveraging loans for growth, innovation, and scaling your business.
Hosted by Maestro Entrepreneur Center
12 - 1 p.m..CST; in-person - Maestro Entrepreneur Center, 1811 S. Laredo; Register Online
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MAY
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City of San Antonio Costruction Grants Information & Application Session
Join us for a comprehensive information session about the upcoming 2025 Construction Grants Program, offering financial awards from $5,000 to $35,000 for qualified applicants whose businesses are in specified city-initiated construction zones.
Hosted by Maestro Entrepreneur Center and the City of San Antonio
9 - 11 a.m..CST; in-person - Maestro Entrepreneur Center, 1811 S. Laredo; Register Online
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| INSIGHTS
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Introducing Our New Economic Performance Dashboard
The City of San Antonio would like to introduce you to our Economic Performance Dashboard, the central hub of the Department’s performance. This is your go-to resource for accessing data on economic development, the City of San Antonio, and how San Antonio compares to other cities in the nation. We invite you to explore the dashboard as well as other resources offered. If you have questions, contact [email protected].
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Expand Your Business by Exporting Goods or Services
Whether you are new to exporting or expanding to new markets, the U.S. Commercial Service (CS), part of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration, offers companies a full range of expertise in international trade. Opportunities to ex[and your business internationally can be within your reach. Learn more about what the International Trade Admiistration has to offer.
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Disclaimer: This newsletter is produced monthly and the content presented is accurate at the time of release and may not reflect changes made after the release of this publication.
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