Celebrating Women's History Month 2021
"Don't sit down and wait for opportunities to come. Get up and make them." - Madam C.J. Walker

Help us celebrate Women's History month by telling us about your Female-owned business! Email us dawn.canales@utsa.edu today!
Women's Entrepreneurship Bootcamps
TWO Virtual Opportunities: April 15th and June 3rd
Two new opportunities to attend the virtual Women's Entrepreneurship Bootcamps have been added for Thursday, April 15 and Thursday, June 3 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Both sessions are at no cost and will be conducted in English.
 
These webinars are for women entrepreneurs and women business owners. Participants will have the opportunity to work one-on-one with an SBDC advisor at no cost after the boot camp to receive guidance on the process of business startup and growth.

Choose a date below to review prerequisites and criteria carefully prior to registration
SBA to Increase Lending Limit for  
COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loans
The U.S. Small Business Administration is increasing the maximum amount small businesses and non-profit organizations can borrow through its COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program. Starting the week of April 6, 2021, the SBA is raising the loan limit for the COVID-19 EIDL program from 6-months of economic injury with a maximum loan amount of $150,000 to up to 24-months of economic injury with a maximum loan amount of $500,000.  

Our San Antonio advisors and administration are out and about!
"Emerging Texas Strong"
San Antonio Business Advisor, Amir Lang, participated in the podcast interview, "Emerging Texas Strong" on March 12th. The focus was on tips and advice for business owners on how to deal with the pandemic and what to do as things start to open up.
UTSA SBDC Director Interviews with KSAT 12
UTSA SBDC Director, Richard Sifuentes, recently participated in an interview with KSAT 12 news. He addresses the reality of what business owners are going through during the pandemic and how we are assisting their needs.

Thursday, April 1st
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
For the 8th consecutive year Marcelino Garcia, Broker Associate, KW Commercial - Heritage will be conducting his quarterly workshop, “Commercial Real Estate For The Small Business Owner” in conjunction with the University of Texas at San Antonio, Small Business Development Center Network. 

Friday, April 9th
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
We will cover what a great website entails, how to make it easy for customers to do business with you, and much more.
Unless otherwise noted all webinars will take place via WebEx. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Registered participants will be emailed the WebEx information the day before the webinar takes place. Questions? Email us at sbdcworkshop@utsa.edu

*ALL WORKSHOPS ARE AT NO-COST
UTSA Giving Day April 6th-7th
Our Administrative Assistant, Dawn Canales, is our SBDC Ambassador for the UTSA Giving Day Challenge. Help show your support for your local SBDC!
Our business advisors are here to assist you! While our physical location at the UTSA Spark New Braunfels office remains closed, we are offering our services virtually and holding regular office hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you are seeking guidance for your potential or existing small business make an appointment with an advisor today!

If you are not able to access our services online, feel free to call us at (830) 214-6435. In the meantime, be sure to register for our upcoming no-cost webinars.
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Our Partners
This small business resource is made possible by funding from the Spark Small Business Center in partnership with the UTSA Small Business Administration Center.
BUILDING THE TEXAS ECONOMY ONE BUSINESS AT A TIME
Funded in part through the State of Texas and a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact UTSA SBDC Training Team: 210-458-2460.