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Annual Texas Rural Challenge Targets Rural Businesses and Community Leaders
The 11th annual Texas Rural Challenge pivoted to an online format to the delight of its new and loyal attendees. Go to cgc.txsbdc.org/events/trc to see what's planned for July 2022!
Annual Texas Rural Challenge Targets Rural Businesses and Community Leaders
The 11th annual Texas Rural Challenge pivoted to an online format to the delight of its new and loyal attendees. Go to cgc.txsbdc.org/events/trc to see what's planned for July 2022!
Annual Texas Rural Challenge Targets Rural Businesses and Community Leaders
The 11th annual Texas Rural Challenge pivoted to an online format to the delight of its new and loyal attendees. Go to cgc.txsbdc.org/events/trc to see what's planned for July 2022!
Annual Texas Rural Challenge Targets Rural Businesses and Community Leaders
The 11th annual Texas Rural Challenge pivoted to an online format to the delight of its new and loyal attendees. Go to cgc.txsbdc.org/events/trc to see what's planned for July 2022!
Annual Texas Rural Challenge Targets Rural Businesses and Community Leaders
The 11th annual Texas Rural Challenge pivoted to an online format to the delight of its new and loyal attendees. Go to cgc.txsbdc.org/events/trc to see what's planned for July 2022!
Dental Team Reaches Underserved Communities with Mobile Unit
A custom-built RV allows Dr. Roberto Ramirez and his wife Delia to provide services at correctional facilities, churches, and other non-traditional locations in rural communities surrounding Laredo, Texas. They were initially declined for an SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan, but with the help of the SBDC, were successful with their reconsideration request, which provided much-needed working capital. "SBDC became an instrumental figure during a trying time" – Capstone Mobile General Dentistry
Dental Team Reaches Underserved Communities with Mobile Unit
A custom-built RV allows Dr. Roberto Ramirez and his wife Delia to provide services at correctional facilities, churches, and other non-traditional locations in rural communities surrounding Laredo, Texas. They were initially declined for an SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan, but with the help of the SBDC, were successful with their reconsideration request, which provided much-needed working capital. "SBDC became an instrumental figure during a trying time" – Capstone Mobile General Dentistry
Dental Team Reaches Underserved Communities with Mobile Unit
A custom-built RV allows Dr. Roberto Ramirez and his wife Delia to provide services at correctional facilities, churches, and other non-traditional locations in rural communities surrounding Laredo, Texas. They were initially declined for an SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan, but with the help of the SBDC, were successful with their reconsideration request, which provided much-needed working capital. "SBDC became an instrumental figure during a trying time" – Capstone Mobile General Dentistry
Dental Team Reaches Underserved Communities with Mobile Unit
A custom-built RV allows Dr. Roberto Ramirez and his wife Delia to provide services at correctional facilities, churches, and other non-traditional locations in rural communities surrounding Laredo, Texas. They were initially declined for an SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan, but with the help of the SBDC, were successful with their reconsideration request, which provided much-needed working capital. "SBDC became an instrumental figure during a trying time" – Capstone Mobile General Dentistry
Dental Team Reaches Underserved Communities with Mobile Unit
A custom-built RV allows Dr. Roberto Ramirez and his wife Delia to provide services at correctional facilities, churches, and other non-traditional locations in rural communities surrounding Laredo, Texas. They were initially declined for an SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan, but with the help of the SBDC, were successful with their reconsideration request, which provided much-needed working capital. "SBDC became an instrumental figure during a trying time" – Capstone Mobile General Dentistry
University Reaches Out To Underserved Downtown Business Community
The UTSA Westside Community Center is located in a historically underserved, primarily Hispanic community. Broadband internet and access to SBDC advisors facilitates this unique outreach, which helps business owners apply for disaster capital.
University Reaches Out To Underserved Downtown Business Community
The UTSA Westside Community Center is located in a historically underserved, primarily Hispanic community. Broadband internet and access to SBDC advisors facilitates this unique outreach, which helps business owners apply for disaster capital.
University Reaches Out To Underserved Downtown Business Community
The UTSA Westside Community Center is located in a historically underserved, primarily Hispanic community. Broadband internet and access to SBDC advisors facilitates this unique outreach, which helps business owners apply for disaster capital.
University Reaches Out To Underserved Downtown Business Community
The UTSA Westside Community Center is located in a historically underserved, primarily Hispanic community. Broadband internet and access to SBDC advisors facilitates this unique outreach, which helps business owners apply for disaster capital.
University Reaches Out To Underserved Downtown Business Community
The UTSA Westside Community Center is located in a historically underserved, primarily Hispanic community. Broadband internet and access to SBDC advisors facilitates this unique outreach, which helps business owners apply for disaster capital.
Without the extensive research and guidance provided by our SBDC, there is no way our manufacturing and sales could have rebounded and even grown during the pandemic. The SBDC has always been our backbone for business expertise.
Managing Director, SAT Energy
Without the extensive research and guidance provided by our SBDC, there is no way our manufacturing and sales could have rebounded and even grown during the pandemic. The SBDC has always been our backbone for business expertise.
Managing Director, SAT Energy
Without the extensive research and guidance provided by our SBDC, there is no way our manufacturing and sales could have rebounded and even grown during the pandemic. The SBDC has always been our backbone for business expertise.
Managing Director, SAT Energy
Without the extensive research and guidance provided by our SBDC, there is no way our manufacturing and sales could have rebounded and even grown during the pandemic. The SBDC has always been our backbone for business expertise.
Managing Director, SAT Energy
Without the extensive research and guidance provided by our SBDC, there is no way our manufacturing and sales could have rebounded and even grown during the pandemic. The SBDC has always been our backbone for business expertise.
Managing Director, SAT Energy
Students go "hands on" with experiential learning via SBDC Student Engagement
Top students interested in entrepreneurship have an opportunity to enhance academic learning via the SBDC. At the same time, the students give back to the SBDC with extra support resources, market research internships, cash flow projections, business analysis software, and special event preparation and execution, such as business plan competitions. This puts into active practice the development of teamwork and financial, research, marketing and customer service skills. "I plan to take everything I've learned from the SBDC into my future career," is commonly expressed in appreciation by students. Many have gone on to launch their own businesses or to work as business consultants in their field of study. This is a true win-win scenario.
Students go "hands on" with experiential learning via SBDC Student Engagement
Top students interested in entrepreneurship have an opportunity to enhance academic learning via the SBDC. At the same time, the students give back to the SBDC with extra support resources, market research internships, cash flow projections, business analysis software, and special event preparation and execution, such as business plan competitions. This puts into active practice the development of teamwork and financial, research, marketing and customer service skills. "I plan to take everything I've learned from the SBDC into my future career," is commonly expressed in appreciation by students. Many have gone on to launch their own businesses or to work as business consultants in their field of study. This is a true win-win scenario.
Students go "hands on" with experiential learning via SBDC Student Engagement
Top students interested in entrepreneurship have an opportunity to enhance academic learning via the SBDC. At the same time, the students give back to the SBDC with extra support resources, market research internships, cash flow projections, business analysis software, and special event preparation and execution, such as business plan competitions. This puts into active practice the development of teamwork and financial, research, marketing and customer service skills. "I plan to take everything I've learned from the SBDC into my future career," is commonly expressed in appreciation by students. Many have gone on to launch their own businesses or to work as business consultants in their field of study. This is a true win-win scenario.
Students go "hands on" with experiential learning via SBDC Student Engagement
Top students interested in entrepreneurship have an opportunity to enhance academic learning via the SBDC. At the same time, the students give back to the SBDC with extra support resources, market research internships, cash flow projections, business analysis software, and special event preparation and execution, such as business plan competitions. This puts into active practice the development of teamwork and financial, research, marketing and customer service skills. "I plan to take everything I've learned from the SBDC into my future career," is commonly expressed in appreciation by students. Many have gone on to launch their own businesses or to work as business consultants in their field of study. This is a true win-win scenario.
Students go "hands on" with experiential learning via SBDC Student Engagement
Top students interested in entrepreneurship have an opportunity to enhance academic learning via the SBDC. At the same time, the students give back to the SBDC with extra support resources, market research internships, cash flow projections, business analysis software, and special event preparation and execution, such as business plan competitions. This puts into active practice the development of teamwork and financial, research, marketing and customer service skills. "I plan to take everything I've learned from the SBDC into my future career," is commonly expressed in appreciation by students. Many have gone on to launch their own businesses or to work as business consultants in their field of study. This is a true win-win scenario.
Less Than A Cup Of Coffee: XPRIZE* Rapid Covid-19 Testing Winner Uses Breath for 30-Second Detection
The SBDC helped Texas-based Steradian Technologies with writing their first grant application and to prepare for venture competitions and presentations. Chief Product Officer John Marino says "We know that COVID-19 won't be the last threat of this kind and are developing a solution that can easily adapt to any new pathogen," and CEO Asma Mirza adds that their high-tech diagnostic solutions are "rapid, inexpensive and accurate," costing less than $5/unit. The growing company credits the UTSA Technology Commercialization SBDC for their strategic guidance, uncovering opportunities to commercialize the product, and for connecting them with key decision makers in the field.
Less Than A Cup Of Coffee: XPRIZE* Rapid Covid-19 Testing Winner Uses Breath for 30-Second Detection
The SBDC helped Texas-based Steradian Technologies with writing their first grant application and to prepare for venture competitions and presentations. Chief Product Officer John Marino says "We know that COVID-19 won't be the last threat of this kind and are developing a solution that can easily adapt to any new pathogen," and CEO Asma Mirza adds that their high-tech diagnostic solutions are "rapid, inexpensive and accurate," costing less than $5/unit. The growing company credits the UTSA Technology Commercialization SBDC for their strategic guidance, uncovering opportunities to commercialize the product, and for connecting them with key decision makers in the field.
Less Than A Cup Of Coffee: XPRIZE* Rapid Covid-19 Testing Winner Uses Breath for 30-Second Detection
The SBDC helped Texas-based Steradian Technologies with writing their first grant application and to prepare for venture competitions and presentations. Chief Product Officer John Marino says "We know that COVID-19 won't be the last threat of this kind and are developing a solution that can easily adapt to any new pathogen," and CEO Asma Mirza adds that their high-tech diagnostic solutions are "rapid, inexpensive and accurate," costing less than $5/unit. The growing company credits the UTSA Technology Commercialization SBDC for their strategic guidance, uncovering opportunities to commercialize the product, and for connecting them with key decision makers in the field.
Less Than A Cup Of Coffee: XPRIZE* Rapid Covid-19 Testing Winner Uses Breath for 30-Second Detection
The SBDC helped Texas-based Steradian Technologies with writing their first grant application and to prepare for venture competitions and presentations. Chief Product Officer John Marino says "We know that COVID-19 won't be the last threat of this kind and are developing a solution that can easily adapt to any new pathogen," and CEO Asma Mirza adds that their high-tech diagnostic solutions are "rapid, inexpensive and accurate," costing less than $5/unit. The growing company credits the UTSA Technology Commercialization SBDC for their strategic guidance, uncovering opportunities to commercialize the product, and for connecting them with key decision makers in the field.
Less Than A Cup Of Coffee: XPRIZE* Rapid Covid-19 Testing Winner Uses Breath for 30-Second Detection
The SBDC helped Texas-based Steradian Technologies with writing their first grant application and to prepare for venture competitions and presentations. Chief Product Officer John Marino says "We know that COVID-19 won't be the last threat of this kind and are developing a solution that can easily adapt to any new pathogen," and CEO Asma Mirza adds that their high-tech diagnostic solutions are "rapid, inexpensive and accurate," costing less than $5/unit. The growing company credits the UTSA Technology Commercialization SBDC for their strategic guidance, uncovering opportunities to commercialize the product, and for connecting them with key decision makers in the field.
$124M
obtained by SBDC Clients in pandemic-related capital thru 12/31/21
$124M
obtained by SBDC Clients in pandemic-related capital thru 12/31/21
$124M
obtained by SBDC Clients in pandemic-related capital thru 12/31/21
$124M
obtained by SBDC Clients in pandemic-related capital thru 12/31/21
$124M
obtained by SBDC Clients in pandemic-related capital thru 12/31/21
No Stranger to Overcoming Disasters
2021 Hurricane Hannah caused Valley Sports, LLC to relocate just as they were applying for pandemic-related disaster assistance. A mismatch of physical address caused their initial SBA EIDL request to be declined, but with the help of the SBDC to research the issue, owner Normalinda Ortiz was able to reapply and secure funding. The resourceful entrepreneur also pivoted to customize masks, which has helped them "weather the business storm" of a hurricane during a pandemic!
No Stranger to Overcoming Disasters
2021 Hurricane Hannah caused Valley Sports, LLC to relocate just as they were applying for pandemic-related disaster assistance. A mismatch of physical address caused their initial SBA EIDL request to be declined, but with the help of the SBDC to research the issue, owner Normalinda Ortiz was able to reapply and secure funding. The resourceful entrepreneur also pivoted to customize masks, which has helped them "weather the business storm" of a hurricane during a pandemic!
No Stranger to Overcoming Disasters
2021 Hurricane Hannah caused Valley Sports, LLC to relocate just as they were applying for pandemic-related disaster assistance. A mismatch of physical address caused their initial SBA EIDL request to be declined, but with the help of the SBDC to research the issue, owner Normalinda Ortiz was able to reapply and secure funding. The resourceful entrepreneur also pivoted to customize masks, which has helped them "weather the business storm" of a hurricane during a pandemic!
No Stranger to Overcoming Disasters
2021 Hurricane Hannah caused Valley Sports, LLC to relocate just as they were applying for pandemic-related disaster assistance. A mismatch of physical address caused their initial SBA EIDL request to be declined, but with the help of the SBDC to research the issue, owner Normalinda Ortiz was able to reapply and secure funding. The resourceful entrepreneur also pivoted to customize masks, which has helped them "weather the business storm" of a hurricane during a pandemic!
No Stranger to Overcoming Disasters
2021 Hurricane Hannah caused Valley Sports, LLC to relocate just as they were applying for pandemic-related disaster assistance. A mismatch of physical address caused their initial SBA EIDL request to be declined, but with the help of the SBDC to research the issue, owner Normalinda Ortiz was able to reapply and secure funding. The resourceful entrepreneur also pivoted to customize masks, which has helped them "weather the business storm" of a hurricane during a pandemic!
Mayberry Embraces Lifelong Learning and Service
After serving his country in the U.S. Air force, Rodney Mayberry took an entrepreneurial path by starting R.M. Electrical Contractors in 1990. Through the years, he and his family engaged in long-term SBDC training to fine-tune his business and financial skills. When the pandemic hit, the SBDC assisted with obtaining SBA EIDL and PPP forgivable loans to help survive the business downturn. Rodney believes in paying it forward, sharing his technical expertise and experience in the training of electricians, and he hopes to someday develop a business incubator for under-represented minority entrepreneurs. "SBDC has been there for us for the last two decades, providing advice and resources for our small business" – Rodney Mayberry
Mayberry Embraces Lifelong Learning and Service
After serving his country in the U.S. Air force, Rodney Mayberry took an entrepreneurial path by starting R.M. Electrical Contractors in 1990. Through the years, he and his family engaged in long-term SBDC training to fine-tune his business and financial skills. When the pandemic hit, the SBDC assisted with obtaining SBA EIDL and PPP forgivable loans to help survive the business downturn. Rodney believes in paying it forward, sharing his technical expertise and experience in the training of electricians, and he hopes to someday develop a business incubator for under-represented minority entrepreneurs. "SBDC has been there for us for the last two decades, providing advice and resources for our small business" – Rodney Mayberry
Mayberry Embraces Lifelong Learning and Service
After serving his country in the U.S. Air force, Rodney Mayberry took an entrepreneurial path by starting R.M. Electrical Contractors in 1990. Through the years, he and his family engaged in long-term SBDC training to fine-tune his business and financial skills. When the pandemic hit, the SBDC assisted with obtaining SBA EIDL and PPP forgivable loans to help survive the business downturn. Rodney believes in paying it forward, sharing his technical expertise and experience in the training of electricians, and he hopes to someday develop a business incubator for under-represented minority entrepreneurs. "SBDC has been there for us for the last two decades, providing advice and resources for our small business" – Rodney Mayberry
Mayberry Embraces Lifelong Learning and Service
After serving his country in the U.S. Air force, Rodney Mayberry took an entrepreneurial path by starting R.M. Electrical Contractors in 1990. Through the years, he and his family engaged in long-term SBDC training to fine-tune his business and financial skills. When the pandemic hit, the SBDC assisted with obtaining SBA EIDL and PPP forgivable loans to help survive the business downturn. Rodney believes in paying it forward, sharing his technical expertise and experience in the training of electricians, and he hopes to someday develop a business incubator for under-represented minority entrepreneurs. "SBDC has been there for us for the last two decades, providing advice and resources for our small business" – Rodney Mayberry
Mayberry Embraces Lifelong Learning and Service
After serving his country in the U.S. Air force, Rodney Mayberry took an entrepreneurial path by starting R.M. Electrical Contractors in 1990. Through the years, he and his family engaged in long-term SBDC training to fine-tune his business and financial skills. When the pandemic hit, the SBDC assisted with obtaining SBA EIDL and PPP forgivable loans to help survive the business downturn. Rodney believes in paying it forward, sharing his technical expertise and experience in the training of electricians, and he hopes to someday develop a business incubator for under-represented minority entrepreneurs. "SBDC has been there for us for the last two decades, providing advice and resources for our small business" – Rodney Mayberry
Art Beat Dance Center's Impressive Moves
Owner and Dance Director Brenna Kuhn was an SBDC client since preparing to launch her studio in 2017. In response COVID-19s business downturn, the SBDC helped Brenna explore and secure a wide variety of local & federal disaster funding to meet payroll and rent expenses. In addition to an impressive business model of youth and adult ballet, tap, musical theatre, jazz and hip hop, the studio also offers unique restorative dance activities for Parkinson's disease and cancer patients, and Brenna's charitable foundation serves those with special needs and low-income students, as well as discounts for veterans and local college students.
Art Beat Dance Center's Impressive Moves
Owner and Dance Director Brenna Kuhn was an SBDC client since preparing to launch her studio in 2017. In response COVID-19s business downturn, the SBDC helped Brenna explore and secure a wide variety of local & federal disaster funding to meet payroll and rent expenses. In addition to an impressive business model of youth and adult ballet, tap, musical theatre, jazz and hip hop, the studio also offers unique restorative dance activities for Parkinson's disease and cancer patients, and Brenna's charitable foundation serves those with special needs and low-income students, as well as discounts for veterans and local college students.
Art Beat Dance Center's Impressive Moves
Owner and Dance Director Brenna Kuhn was an SBDC client since preparing to launch her studio in 2017. In response COVID-19s business downturn, the SBDC helped Brenna explore and secure a wide variety of local & federal disaster funding to meet payroll and rent expenses. In addition to an impressive business model of youth and adult ballet, tap, musical theatre, jazz and hip hop, the studio also offers unique restorative dance activities for Parkinson's disease and cancer patients, and Brenna's charitable foundation serves those with special needs and low-income students, as well as discounts for veterans and local college students.
Art Beat Dance Center's Impressive Moves
Owner and Dance Director Brenna Kuhn was an SBDC client since preparing to launch her studio in 2017. In response COVID-19s business downturn, the SBDC helped Brenna explore and secure a wide variety of local & federal disaster funding to meet payroll and rent expenses. In addition to an impressive business model of youth and adult ballet, tap, musical theatre, jazz and hip hop, the studio also offers unique restorative dance activities for Parkinson's disease and cancer patients, and Brenna's charitable foundation serves those with special needs and low-income students, as well as discounts for veterans and local college students.
Art Beat Dance Center's Impressive Moves
Owner and Dance Director Brenna Kuhn was an SBDC client since preparing to launch her studio in 2017. In response COVID-19s business downturn, the SBDC helped Brenna explore and secure a wide variety of local & federal disaster funding to meet payroll and rent expenses. In addition to an impressive business model of youth and adult ballet, tap, musical theatre, jazz and hip hop, the studio also offers unique restorative dance activities for Parkinson's disease and cancer patients, and Brenna's charitable foundation serves those with special needs and low-income students, as well as discounts for veterans and local college students.
SBDC helped us navigate SBA EIDL, PPP, and Restaurant Revitalization Fund applications and regulations. I'm not sure we would have made it through through Hurricane Hanna and the pandemic without the disaster funding and our SBDC Business Advisor.
Owners Irie's Food Island — Port Aransas, Texas
SBDC helped us navigate SBA EIDL, PPP, and Restaurant Revitalization Fund applications and regulations. I'm not sure we would have made it through through Hurricane Hanna and the pandemic without the disaster funding and our SBDC Business Advisor.
Owners Irie's Food Island — Port Aransas, Texas
SBDC helped us navigate SBA EIDL, PPP, and Restaurant Revitalization Fund applications and regulations. I'm not sure we would have made it through through Hurricane Hanna and the pandemic without the disaster funding and our SBDC Business Advisor.
Owners Irie's Food Island — Port Aransas, Texas
SBDC helped us navigate SBA EIDL, PPP, and Restaurant Revitalization Fund applications and regulations. I'm not sure we would have made it through through Hurricane Hanna and the pandemic without the disaster funding and our SBDC Business Advisor.
Owners Irie's Food Island — Port Aransas, Texas
SBDC helped us navigate SBA EIDL, PPP, and Restaurant Revitalization Fund applications and regulations. I'm not sure we would have made it through through Hurricane Hanna and the pandemic without the disaster funding and our SBDC Business Advisor.
Owners Irie's Food Island — Port Aransas, Texas
