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Our Programs The Institute for Economic Development’s diverse programs facilitate economic, community and business development at the local, regional and national level. Click on a specific program for detailed information.			SBDC Rural Business Program Capacity building Community assessments Business advisory services Business planing SBDC National Information Clearinghouse Market research for SBDC counselors Online learning Industry research and trends Southwest Trade Adjustment Assistance Center Eligibility criteria for trade adjustment assistance Advocacy for manufacturing and service firms Services in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana San Antonio Technology Accelerator Initiative (SATAI) Technology commercialization Enterprise formation Access to capital
South-West Texas Border SBDC Network One-on-one business counseling Research and market analysis Business skills training Ten locations in South, Central and West Texas San Antonio Small Business Development Center Confidential, 1-on-1 business counseling Business planning Financial analysis Loan packaging assistance Leadership and business training	SBDC Contracting Resource Center Business contractor services Employer resources Veterans services Networking opportunities Sustainable business services SBDC International Trade Center Global trade consulting Market research Global business skills training Trade platform: SBDCGlobal.com	Minority Business Enterprise Center Management training and consulting Market research and strategic planning Government contracting and minority certifications Center for Community and Business Research Impact and feasibility studies Economic development research Market research

IED Services

How do I start a business?: Workshops and training; Confidential business advising; Market research and analysis; Access to capital; Customized services for veteran–owned, minority–owned businesses; Technology Commercialization

How do I grow my business?: Strategic planning; Leadership development; Import competition; Loan application assistance; Employee management; B2B networking; Emerging markets; International trade

How can I help my community improve our economy?: Community needs assessment; Sustainable business planning; Emergency preparedness; Rural business development; Economic impact studies; Retail trade analysis; Capacity building; Market research and analysis

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Construction Outlook 2010

Public sector organizations and qualified minority-owned businesses are invited to learn and network at afternoon event

The UTSA Institute for Economic Development will sponsor a presentation, “Construction Outlook 2010” from 2 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 24 in the Durango Building Southwest Room (1.124) at the UTSA Downtown Campus.

This two-hour program is designed to provide information on planned or ongoing construction opportunities in the public sector at the local, state and federal levels. Participating organizations include the University of Texas Health Science Center, University Health System, City of San Antonio, Ft. Sam Houston/BRAC, and many others. Representatives from qualified SBE, HUB, MBE, DBE and 8A businesses are invited to attend.

The presentation is hosted by Minority Business Enterprise Center, a component of the UTSA Institute for Economic Development. The Small Business Development Center Contracting Resource Center will also participate.

Cost of the presentation is $25. Registration is available online here or by contacting Luther Ortega Luper, 210-458-2454, or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

SBA head Karen G. Mills visits Institute for Economic Development

UTSA’s Institute for Economic Development played host to U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Karen G. Mills on Monday, Feb. 9, 2010. Robert McKinley, associate vice president for economic development at UTSA, guided Mills through an executive briefing about the Institute for Economic Development in general, and two programs in particular — the Small Business Development Center National Information Clearinghouse (SBDCNet) and the SBDC International Trade Center.

Spring into business with our training workshops

What can you learn? Individual classes include Business Startup Essentials, The Business Plan, and Business Plan Financials. For existing or startup businesses, we have classes on How To Start a Restaurant, The Power of E-mail Marketing, Selling on eBay, or the essential Keeping the Books.