We are here to listen to you. The City of San Antonio invites the public and business community to attend this inclusive listening session to learn more and share thoughts about the proposed amendments to the 2023 Small Business Economic Development Advocacy (SBEDA) Ordinance, based on findings from the 2023 SBEDA Disparity Study. The listening sessions will be available in both in-person and virtual options.

The full study and additional information is available at sanantonio.gov/disparity

The SBEDA Ordinance promotes the utilization of Small, Minority and Woman-Owned Businesses (S/M/WBEs) on City contracts to address current and historically documented disparities found in the San Antonio market area.

Since the SBEDA Ordinance program established in 1992, it has undergone various amendments post the completion of City initiated disparity studies in 2010 and 2015. Disparity studies seek to ensure that Minority and Woman-Owned Businesses (M/WBEs) have equal access to contracting opportunities and that the City’s SBEDA Ordinance remains legally defensible and effective in its mission. Earlier this year, City Council adopted a 2023 Disparity Study which will guide a new SBEDA Ordinance amendment process.