What do you LOVE about San Antonio?

MAN ON THE STREET BRANDING EFFORT A major tactic of San Antonio’s economic development strategy, Forefront SA is marketing and branding our city. While a comprehensive branding effort is being led by the San Antonio Economic Development Foundation (SAEDF), we at EDD embarked on a mission to gather input and feedback from every day citizens and visitors to help support SAEDF’s comprehensive

2016 Proposed SBEDA Ordinance Amendments

2016 Proposed SBEDA Ordinance Amendments In December 2015, City Council adopted the Disparity Study which showed the City of San Antonio has made great progress in creating opportunities for minority- and women-owned businesses, but barriers related to race and gender remain. To address these barriers, the City will be vetting a variety of policy options

Rivard Report: Forefront SA: Targeting the ‘Next Generation’ Industries

*Note: The following is an excerpt of a full story from the “Rivard Report” by journalist Edmond Ortiz. To read the full article, please visit: http://bit.ly/245aI9v. Forefront SA, San Antonio’s five-year economic development strategy, will focus on the City’s emerging industries of information technology, cybersecurity, advanced manufacturing, new energy, aerospace, and healthcare/bioscience. The San Antonio Economic Development

City of San Antonio Economic Development Department invites applications for the paid position of Student Intern III

CITY OF SAN ANTONIO invites applications for the position of: Student Intern III (paid) SALARY:          $11.86 per hour OPENING DATE: Continuous CLOSING DATE: May 15, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. Grant Funded: No Work Hours: Flexible hours Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm OVERVIEW: San Antonio is building the economy of the future. As a member of

San Antonio Mayor Ivy Taylor Endorses President Obama’s Trade Agenda

Mayor Ivy Taylor was quoted in a White House blog endorsing President Obama’s trade agenda because of its potential to help create jobs and attract investment to San Antonio. The blog states that “President Obama proposed and fought for the most significant trade agenda in American history,” in order to “level the playing field for our workers and our

Why San Antonio’s Trade and Investment Strategy Matters

This is the first in an occasional series on San Antonio’s international business environment. Traditionally, San Antonio’s economic development strategies have focused primarily on the U.S. market and winning expansions by U.S. firms. As the world’s largest and most innovative economy, that made sense. However, the world economy and the way companies operate continue to

EDD’s Small Business Office Wins the 2015 SCTRCA’s First Governmental Champion Award!

Today, the City of San Antonio’s Economic Development Department’s (EDD) Small Business Office received the 2015 South Central Texas Regional Certification Agency’s (SCTRCA) Inaugural Governmental Champion Award. This award was given during the SCTRCA’s Business Opportunities Luncheon held at the City of San Antonio International Center’s La Orilla Del Rio Ballroom. Other award winners include H-E-B Grocery Company given

Apply Now: Spring 2015 Session of Business Empowerment Plan Program

It’s that time again! Small businesses who want to grow, visit BESanAntonio.com to apply for the Spring 2015 session of the Business Empowerment Plan program. Deadline to apply is Feb. 13, 2015! The Small Business Boot Camp is the first step required to participate in either the Bonding Assistance or Mentor Protege Programs. Participants in either

E-commerce and San Antonio

We found this great visual on e-commerce over at entrepreneur.com. It shows how online purchasing and transactions are growing in different markets around the world.  Selling goods and services online is growing by billions every year.  A lot of products made here or services provided from San Antonio could tap into the huge demand outside the

Center City Open House 2 – Oct. 15, 2013

For one night only, a vacant space will go from empty to fabulous through an incredible event full of art, music, and fashion. The Center City Development Office, the Department for Culture and Creative Development , the Office of Historic Preservation, in conjunction with REATA and Federal Realty are hosting the second Center City Open House event,