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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.
San Antonio small businesses that don’t have much online presence or digital knowledge may receive free digital work. Digital work may involve a website, social media channels, or photos and videos.
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Second Stage Company Grant Program
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Zero Percent Loan Program
Zero Percent Interest Loan Program, administered by LiftFund, offers flexible small business loans from $500 to $100,000 at 0% interest. Loans can be used for various business-related expenses such as inventory and payroll. Businesses in construction areas are eligible for a 6-month forbearance period to aid in their resilience. Women and BIPOC-owned businesses are encouraged to apply. More information is available through the Liftfund website.
This program is subject to LiftFund’s credit and lending guidelines, including inability to secure funding through traditional commercial sources. Other fees may apply.
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SA Climate Ready Community Action Fund
The SA Climate Ready Community Action Fund is a community grant program aimed to empower local community organizations and businesses to implement projects that will create a more sustainable and resilient San Antonio.
Projects must be within San Antonio city limits and applicants are eligible for awards up to $20,000.
To Apply visit Sustainability's website
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Update: Façade & Outdoor Spaces Grant Program
Outdoor Spaces Grant Program – Awardees were notified of receiving the grant earlier this month and are working with our department through the funding process.
Façade Improvement Grant Program – the review team continues to look at applications to ensure eligibility requirements are met. Awardee announcements will be made in the coming weeks.
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CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT PROGRAMMING
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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 smallbizinfo@sanantonio.gov.
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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.
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DOING BUSINESS 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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Learn about New Job Order Contracting Solicitation Opportunities
Calling all small, minority, woman-owned business in Construction industry! Join us for a workshop hosted by City of San Antonio Economic Development Dept. and Public Works Dept. to learn about the recently released Job Order Contracting (JOC) solicitation. City staff will review the scope of work, price calculations, SBEDA points and goals and the submission requirements in detail. Join us to learn more by attending the Pre-Submittall Conference and our workshop. Solicitations Released on: April 5, 2024.
Pre-Submittal Conference
April 17, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. CT
Workshop:
April 24, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. CT
Location for Pre-Submittal Conference and Workshop:
San Antonio Airport Center:
10100 Reunion Place, Boeing Conference Room 3rd Floor, SATX, 78216.
FYI: The event is not in the Airport Terminals
The meeting is located adjacent to the San Antonio Airport in the Airport Center office building.
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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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APR
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SBDC Supplier Vendor Networking Breakfast
8am-10am CDT; Register via UTSA SBDC page
501 W Cesar E Chavez Blvd, San Antonio TX Durango Bldg. 1st Floor La Villita Room
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APR
18
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Maestro Center: Meet The Buyers
This event allows you to connect with buyers and private contractors. You’ll learn about upcoming projects, contracts, and supply chain.
1pm-2pm; Register via Maestro Center page
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APR
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3rd Annual Small Business Development Quarterly Series
The Opportunity, webinar Hosted by: UTSA, City of San Antonio, and Alamo Colleges. Join UTSA, COSA and business owners for a discussion about “The Opportunity” breaking down RFP’s! Gain a basic understanding of RFP and how to write a proposal by University Health, Latifah Jackson!
2pm-4pm; Register via Eventbrite page
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MAY
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NAICS Code Workshop
North American Industry Classification System codes, also known as "NAICS" Codes, classify businesses according to their economic activities.
10am; SAWS Headquarters, Register via Eventbrite page.
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Launch SA is temporarily located at Geekdom!
110 E Houston St #707, San Antonio, TX 78205
Please call (210)598-6623 for directions or questions.
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