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| The Economic Development Department is here to foster economic growth through collaboration and innovation for the continued prosperity of our community. We have a wealth of information to share on programs available, business resources and upcoming events.
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| PROGRAM UPDATES
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Apply Today: Small Business Construction Support Grant Program
The Small Business Construction Support Grant Program will provide financial support in the form of grants to eligible micro and small business owners whose businesses are located in an area impacted by City-initiated construction projects that are ongoing as of February 1, 2024, and have been undergoing construction for at least 12 months, and impact at least 10 businesses in a corridor. The program, funded by the City of San Antonio and administered by LiftFund, has dedicated $1,459,168 in funding to support for-profit small businesses with grants between $5,000 and $35,000.
Grant application period: June 17, 2024 to July 15, 2024
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Second Stage Company Grant Program
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Update: Façade & Outdoor Spaces Grant Program
Outdoor Spaces Grant Program – Awardee agreements have been fully executed and disbursement of funds are in process.
Façade Improvement Grant Program – Awardees have been notified and an email will be sent to schedule signing session to sign the agreement.
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| CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT PROGRAMMING
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Visit San Antonio Membership!
COSA will subsidize memberships for construction-impacted small businesses with Visit San Antonio. Membership includes a suite of marketing resources and networking benefits, etc. To learn more and to signup at Visit San Antonio
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Digital Presence Program
The City of San Antonio and Herospace are partnering to help small businesses in San Antonio reach more customers online. Participating businesses can take a user-friendly online survey and receive a report helps you understand the strengths and weaknesses of your online presence.
Visit our Digital Presence Program page to take the survey and receive a helpful report. A digital marketing expert will meet with San Antonio small businesses about the report.
Small businesses in City initiated construction zones may be eligible for free digital work as funding is available.
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Buy Local Savings Pass!
The Buy Local Savings Pass is a mobile-exclusive perks and savings pass aimed at driving customers to your location. We want to invite YOU to participate in the Buy Local Savings Pass program and experience the benefits. If interested, email [email protected].
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Signage Program
Do you need a ‘Business is Open’ sign? Businesses in certain construction areas may qualify for individualized signage to increase visibility and attract customers. The City will cover up to $300 for a sign that fits your unique needs. Businesses must meet eligibility standards. To Learn more about Signage Program details visit our program page.
Construction Resource Toolkit
This guide includes contacts, strategies, and other resources to help small businesses prepare and navigate the construction experience. Follow our links for a copy of our digital toolkit in English and Spanish.
Pub lic Works Dashboard
This month marks the soft launch of the City’s new Project Dashboards. The dashboards offer an easy way to quickly find a wealth of information about hundreds of City projects. You can search maps to find bond projects, street, alley, sidewalk, and drainage projects. Click on the project for quick access to its construction timeline, phase and cost, among other info. The dashboards also feature links to info-packed project pages for every 2022 bond project. For more info, visit SA.gov/RoadToProgress.
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| WORKING WITH THE CITY OF SAN ANTONIO
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Bidding Contracting Opportunities
The City of San Antonio is committed to helping your business grow in San Antonio. To view current bidding and contracting opportunities with the City of San Antonio, visit our procurement department’s page.
In addition to current contracting opportunities, the Anticipated Solicitations List provides advanced notice to the small, minority and woman-owned businesses to prepare for upcoming bids/proposals beyond the standard advertisement period. This list will be updated monthly with detailed information on Small Business Economic Development Advocacy (SBEDA) Program tools applied and provide an overview of solicitations to be posted in the next 30-60 days.
The Annual Procurement Guide is another forecasting tool of planned City solicitations over the course of a year from October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024. Businesses can use this guide to research solicitations, understand City’s Preference Programs and solicitation processes, as well as network with prime level vendors for subcontractor opportunities.
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Need your (S/M/WBEs) Certification?
Visit the South Central Texas Regional Certification Agency (SCTRCA) website for information regarding the certification. SCTRCA is a 501 (c) (3) Non-profit Corporation that represents several public entities in the South Texas area. These entities are committed to enhancing participation for Disadvantaged, Small, Minority, and Woman-owned businesses in public/government contracting and purchasing activities.
To learn more, please visit online at www.sctrca.org or contact the SCTRCA at 210-227-4722, you can also send an email to support@sctrca.org.
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Capacity Building and Bonding Assistance Program
This program will provide surety and bond assistance to eligible local small, minority, and woman-owned businesses seeking City construction contracts. This assistance is designed to establish, enhance, and increase the program participant’s bonding capabilities and capacity, which should lead to an increase in the number and size of City construction contracts they are both bidding on and awarded.
Eligible program participants will be provided a tailored needs assessment that includes educational, technical, and financial literacy components for success. In addition, program participants will be provided one-on-one bonding counseling, project support if awarded a City contract, and access to a $500,000 revolving pool of funds for those in need of assistance to cover costs related to City bonding requirements in order to bid on a City solicitation.
For more information on how to apply for the City of San Antonio Capacity Building & Bonding Assistance Program, visit sanantonio.gov/edd or call program administrators, Alamo Surety Bonds, at (210) 930-5550 or email at [email protected].
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| SAVE THE DATE
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JUL
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Request for Competitive Sealed Proposal (RFCSP) Contractor Training
9:30a.m.-11a.m.; To Register please email: Diana.Woltersdorf@Saws.org
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Aug
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San Antonio Business Opportunities Council (SABOC) Small Business is Big Business in Government Contracting
The San Antonio Business Opportunity Council will host its annual training workshop to include a variety of federal, local, and state contracting seminars as well as exhibitors from Government and private industry. Don't miss out on this exciting training opportunity!
7 a.m.-3 p.m.; Norris Conference Center, 618 N.W. Loop 410 Ste 201, 78216; Register online
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| PARTNER UPDATE
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Launch SA is temporarily located at Geekdom!
110 E. Houston St., #707, San Antonio, TX 78205
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