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“The last 10% it takes to launch something takes as much energy as the first 90%.” ― Rob Kalin
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| SPOTLIGHT
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Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Adoption
The Fiscal Year 2026 Budget will be considered by City Council on Thursday, September 18. The council session begins at 9 a.m.
You can watch live by tuning into the City's Facebook page or TVSA channels, or listen live by calling 210-207-5555. Spanish and American Sign Language interpretation is available.
Watch live or view a recording online, on the TVSA Government Channel.
Thanks for being part of the budget process. We look forward to staying connected with you!
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New Economic Development Department Website Offers Tools for Small Businesses
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Buy Local for Businesses
Buy Local for Businesses is a focused awareness campaign that provides business owners marketing tools to help promote your business to consumers. This is all part of our enhanced website resources to better help you succeed. Discover the tools available to you.
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| NOTEWORTHY
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Plan for San Antonio Startup Week
San Antonio Startup Week (SASW) will be October 13-17, at various event locations in downtown San Antonio. SASW is a five-day mix of educational panels, actionable workshops, city-building events and hyper local activations for entrepreneurs and startups.
The week will be full of diverse content and resources for entrepreneurs, small business owners, techies, anyone with an idea and interest to turn their side hustle into a business. Learn more about SASW.
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American Business Women's Day
On September 22, American Business Women's Day honors the accomplishments of the businesswomen across the nation. We applaud the contributions and achievements of businesswomen in our community who help drive our workforce.
We encourage you to learn about resources in our community to connect with local businesswomen, such as the local chapter of Texas Business Women.
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| BUSINESS FINANCING
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| INSIGHTS
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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.
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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. Learn more and sign up at Visit San Antonio.
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Public Works Dashboard
The dashboard offers an easy way to quickly find a wealth of information about hundreds of City projects. You can search maps to find bond, 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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Participate in the Buy Local Savings Pass Program
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. To participate, your business must be located in a City-initiated construction corridor. If you are interested in in joining the program or more information, email [email protected].
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| SAVE THE DATE
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There are a wide variety of programs available for small business owners and entrepreneurs from month to month. If you have an upcoming event to add to our newsletter we invite you to email us at [email protected].
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SEPTEMBER
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Solopreneur 2-Day Bootcamp
Join in this two-part series, Sept. 11 and 12, designed to supercharge your marketing and productivity strategies. Walk away with actionable tools, templates, and insights to grow your business with confidence
Hosted by Launch SA
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. CDT; In-person; 600 Soledad St. 1st Fl. -inside Central Library - Free Parking; Register Online
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SEPTEMBER
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Grow Your Customer Base
Learn to identify your target market, understand prospects’ thoughts, and create offers that make people want to say “yes.”
Hosted by SCORE
12 p.m. CDT; Online; Register Online
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SEPTEMBER
25
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Commerical Real Estate for the Small Business Owner
Are you a small business owner looking to expand your business or establish a new location? This workshop will cover topics such as key considerations for buying or leasing, types of commercial leases, calculating lease rates, and valuable tips on evaluating locations.
Hosted by UTSA Small Business Development Center
1 - 3 p.m. CDT; In-person; UTSA Downtown, Durango Bldg. Room 2.316, 501 W. Cesar Chavez Blvd.; Register Online.
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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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