SWTX Border SBDC Network

Have you ever wondered what it takes to start a small business? How about what it takes to operate one? Come to this seminar and have your questions answered! Topics discussed in this class include: choosing a name and legal structure, your responsibilities and requirements as they pertain to local and federal entities, and business start up costs. If you are considering opening a small business this is your starting point.

UTSA Downtown Campus, Durango Bldg., Room 2.316

Online Fee: $30

Walk-in Fee: $50

Register online and save $20. While multiple workshop registrations can be made, only one payment can be made at a time. Please feel free to call or email for any questions.

If you want to sell your products or services to federal agencies, this is the place to start! Learn how the government buys and how to reach the buyers!

Fee: Free

Location: 215 S. San Saba, Room 1.103A, San Antonio, TX 78207-4415

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This workshop will include the following learning objectives:

• Site reconnaissance - Understanding the key building components to any green structure
• Gathering the team - You are only as green as your subs

It will also address the following specific areas:

• Reducing sub-contractor risk by understanding the green ethos
• Key trades affected: HVAC, building envelope, electrical, plumbing, landscape, insulation

Conclusion: it's not easy being green - Learn from an actual case study.

Location: 215 S. San Saba, Room 1.103A, San Antonio, TX 78207

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This dynamic networking breakfast provides opportunities for small business owners to highlight their product/services to contractors, suppliers, and vendors. Small Business Procurement advocates from government agencies are invited monthly as guest speakers to provide valuable insights on how to do business with their agency and to announce contracting opportunity updates.  This month's speaker is Jose Farias Small Business Specialist at Randolph Air Force Base and Patricia Barber, HQ AETC - Small Business Specialist

Sponsored by:  Esquivel Consulting

Fee: Free

Location: 111 S. Leona - Pico De Gallo Restaurant, San Antonio, TX 78207-3113

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The Green Bag Lunch & Learn is a free lunch-time series on sustainability and related topics hosted by the Sustainable Business Program. These sessions are a great way to kick back and learn about current topics related to all aspects of small business efficiency. Presented by subject matter experts, the Green Bag Lunch is designed to be short, informative, and interactive. You will learn about sustainability while networking with other small business professionals.

Speaker: Sean Clark, Commercial Waste Consultants LLC

Topic: Trash to Cash: Making & Saving Money from your Waste

Location: 215 S. San Saba, Room 1.103A, San Antonio, TX 78207

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Want to start or grow an existing business? Get a PLAN. Our experienced instructors will teach you the components of a business plan using an interactive format in a computer lab setting. Walk away from this workshop with the start of a business plan written specifically for your business, an electronic template and resources to guide you through the process!

 UTSA Downtown, Durango Bldg., Room 1.402

Online Fee: $40
Walk-in Fee: $60

Register online and save $20. Please note that while multiple workshop registrations can be made, only one payment can be made at a time. Please feel free to call or email for any questions.

This workshop will bring you up to date with the latest tools and techniques as they relate to making your manufacturing more lean and 'green'. Beginning with the concepts of the 'triple bottom line' and 'total product life cycle' considerations and then touching on Six Sigma techniques and terminology, this module will familiarize attendees with the ten principles of the 'lean workplace'. The module explores the impact that lean businesses can have on their supply chains and issues associated with energy use and production. The module concludes with a demonstration of several tools developed by the SBP to help small businesses make sustainable project decisions.

Location: 215 S San Saba, Room 1.103A, San Antonio, TX 78207

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Monthly Breakfast Forum: Doing Business with Asia

Asian countries are becoming some of the strongest markets in today's economy. As an international business professional you will need high-value information to help you tap into these huge markets that will grow sales and expand your business.

Covering the most up-to-date topics in Asia, the Texas – Asia Business Series will provide you with the latest industry and market information presented by experts who have one result in mind - growing your business. The Texas – Asia Business Series consists of a series of monthly breakfast meetings held on the third Wednesday of every month. Each meeting will be packed with information and resources that provide a take-away value for your global enterprise, all while you enjoy coffee and breakfast.

Breakfast is on us at this roundtable event geared toward the Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Federal Program that allows contracting officers to set-a-side or limit federal contracts to WOSBs or economically disadvantaged women-owned small businesses (EDWOSB). This new ruling will level the playing field for WOSBS to compete for Federal contracts. Participants will discuss government contracting concerns, share ideas, learn from each other and receive valuable resources available through the Contract Resource Center to assist you with getting self-certified and marketing to the federal government.

Fee: Free

Location: 215 S. San Saba, Training Room 1.103A, San Antonio, TX 78207-3113

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Want to start or grow an existing business? Get a PLAN. Our experienced instructors will teach you the components of a business plan using an interactive format in a computer lab setting. Walk away from this workshop with the start of a business plan written specifically for your business, an electronic template and resources to guide you through the process!

UTSA Downtown, Durango Bldg., Room 1.402

Online Fee: $40
Walk-in Fee: $60

Register online and save $20. Please note that while multiple workshop registrations can be made, only one payment can be made at a time. Please feel free to call or email for any questions.

Is it your dream to open your own restaurant? Do you have a vision of a great location with great food, and courteous staff? Avoid the many pitfalls and join us to learn more about this very rewarding, yet challenging industry. Topics include start-up forms and checklist, choosing a location, restaurant concepts, licenses and permits, choosing equipment, menu pricing and much more. Walk away with a "How to Start a Restaurant" guide that will help you get started.

Washington Place Bldg., Room 1.103A

Fee: Free

Registration strongly encouraged as seating as is limited.

This seminar is for veterans who are thinking about starting their own business. The basics of owning a business will be discussed, including the feasibility of the idea, determining the right legal structure for the small business and exploring the intial paperwork involved with starting a new business. A brief summary of getting started in working with the government will be presented and the instructor will guide you through the certification and registration process.

Fee: Free

Location: 215 S. San Saba, Conference Room 1.100B, San Antonio, TX 78207-3113

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Have you ever wondered what it takes to start a small business? How about what it takes to operate one? Come to this seminar and have your questions answered! Topics discussed in this class include: choosing a name and legal structure, your responsibilities and requirements as they pertain to local and federal entities, and business start up costs. If you are considering opening a small business this is your starting point.

UTSA Downtown Campus, Durango Bldg., Room 2.316

Online Fee: $30

Walk-in Fee: $50

Register online and save $20. Please note that while multiple workshop registrations can be made, only one payment can be made at a time. Please feel free to call or email for any questions.

From blogging to Facebook, from LinkedIn to Twitter, from Yelp to YouTube, learn what social media can and cannot do for your business. In this two-part evening class, we will discover which social media channels will work for your particular business and what to consider in developing a social media strategy. Learn basic terminology and how to set up each account. By the end of the class, you will not only know how to use social media to increase traffic to your website and market your business, but also how to measure the effectiveness of your social media strategy and monitor your online presence. You will leave with practical step-by-step instructions to promote your business at little or no cost.

6:00pm-8:0pm
Medina Valley High School
8365 FM 471 S., Castroville, TX 78009
Fee: $10

Have you ever wondered what it takes to start a small business? How about what it takes to operate one? Come to this seminar and have your questions answered! Topics discussed in this class include: choosing a name and legal structure, your responsibilities and requirements as they pertain to local and federal entities, and business start up costs. If you are considering opening a small business this is your starting point.

United San Antonio Federal Credit Union, 5500 UTSA Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78249

Fee: Free

Registration strongly recommended as seating is limited.

AFISR Agency supplements the normal logistics system by contracting for supplies, equipment, systems and services that are not prescribed to be obtained through other sources. This includes Engineering & Technical Services; Advisory & Assistance Services; Computer Hardware & Software; Modeling & Simulation Support; Engineering & Installation Support; and Information Technology Requirements. The majority of service contracts issued by AF ISR Agency contracting require a "top secret" facility clearance license to handle classified materials. Primary NAICS codes include: 334111, 334119, 423430,541330, 541511, 541512,541513,541519.  AF ISR Agency Small Business Office will sponsor other Security Clearance workshops throughout the year.

Fee: Free

Location: 215 S. San Saba, Conference Rm, 1.100B, San Antonio, TX 78207-3113

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In today's competitive bid market for government contracts, it is imperative that not only time and effort be placed on the thoroughness of your proposal but that the same committment is also reflected on the presentation of the messager.  And who is the messenger? The messenger is YOU!"

In this workshop, you will be introduced to 3 key elements that will increase your competitive edge when marketing your products or services: 1) External Presence 2) External Posturing and 3) Voice Presence.

Fee: Free

Location: 215 S. San Saba, Conference Rm 1.100B, San Antonio, TX 78207-4415

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This workshop, hosted and sponsored by the Randolph Brooks Federal Credit Union, introduces the concept of the 'triple bottom line' and ten elements of business sustainability. Attendees will learn about some of the fundamental elements of sustainability in the workplace in order to apply them in their business or organization. Topics such as energy efficiency, HVAC maintenance, lighting, water conservation, waste reduction (including 'e-waste'), recycling, green washing, rebates/incentives, regulatory issues, renewable energy and the sustainable purchasing/supply chain will be covered. Finally, attendees will learn through a case study about the remarkable results one local business achieved by implementing sustainable practices.

In addition, learn about an energy saving program. You will learn about a new initiative to provide innovative solutions to reduce utility costs, and lower overhead expenses improving profitability. Discover the different levels of energy analyses, how owned vs. rented properties are handled, what the energy analysis team will deliver as well as the follow up assistaince available. Find out who is eligible for this program and how to sign up.

Location: One Randolph Brooks Parkway, Live Oak, TX 78233

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Bring your lunch at this brown bag session where a representative from VIA will discuss how you can best do business with their agency and announce their latest procurement opportunities.  Don't Miss it! 

Fee: Free

Location: 215 S. San Saba, Rm 1.103A, San Antonio, TX 78207-3113

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Ensure that you get a profit from government work. Learn how to determine G&A and overhead costs, and how to follow government approved accounting procedures.

Fee: Free

Location: 215 S. San Saba, Conference Rm 1.100B, San Antonio, TX 78207-4415

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This workshop provides further detail on market research and the financial portion of the business plan. This session covers researching and analyzing the target market, developing financial projections and the loan process.

UTSA Downtown Campus, Durango Bldg., Room 1.402

Online Fee: $40

Walk-in Fee: $60

Register online and save $20. Please note that while multiple workshop registrations can be made, only one payment can be made at a time. Please feel free to call or email for any questions.

From blogging to Facebook, from LinkedIn to Twitter, from Yelp to YouTube, learn what social media can and cannot do for your business. In this two-part evening class, we will discover which social media channels will work for your particular business and what to consider in developing a social media strategy. Learn basic terminology and how to set up each account. By the end of the class, you will not only know how to use social media to increase traffic to your website and market your business, but also how to measure the effectiveness of your social media strategy and monitor your online presence. You will leave with practical step-by-step instructions to promote your business at little or no cost.

6:00pm-8:0pm
Medina Valley High School
8365 FM 471 S., Castroville, TX 78009
Fee: $10