Our Goal

The IED is a conduit to economic development services for small to medium-sized businesses in Texas, Louisiana and Oklahoma, with specialized services available nationwide.

We are leaders in building the economy. We strengthen businesses and communities through excellence in service.

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SBA Disaster Assistance

sbadisaster_thumb.jpg For other resources for small businesses and others to help with recovery from natural disasters, read the full story.
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Online Training Now Available

South-West Texas Border Region SBDC now offers free online learning for small businesses that cover business plans, maintaining finances, starting a business,and creating a web presence.

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San Antonio Small Business Statistics

The San Antonio small business community represents a large and diverse industry population. Small businesses comprise 94% of the 26,842 employer firms located within the San Antonio MSA.

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IED Releases Higher Education Council of Study

educationstudythumbnailThe UTSA Institute for Economic Development calculates that direct spending by and induced spending from the ten largest San Antonio colleges and universities reached $2.2 billion in 2004.

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Become a Client/ Register for Workshops

Clients and Prospective Clients:
You can now request counseling services, register for training events, andcomplete surveys online by using this site. Please register for a user id by selecting "NEW USER". Call (210) 458-2450 if you have any questions. Register for our services at E-Center Direct!

Calendars and Top News

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The Institute for Economic Development is partially funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The support given by the SBA through such funding does not constitute an expressed or implied endorsement of any of the co-sponsors' or participants' opinions, findings, conclusions, recommendations, products, or services.

All SBDC programs are nondiscriminatory and open to the public. Reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities will be made, if requested at least two weeks in advance.