U.S. Small Business Administration honors UTSA Small Business Development Center
UTSA's San Antonio Small Business Development Center staff members
UTSA's San Antonio Small Business Development Center staff members
Share this Story(May 31, 2013) -- The San Antonio Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has received a pair of 2013 U.S. Small Business Administration Region VI SBDC Excellence and Innovation Awards. The awards were presented to the SBDC at the district and regional levels.
The San Antonio SBDC is a part of the South-West Texas Border SBDC Network and the UTSA Institute for Economic Development. It is one of the largest and most established centers within the network. It serves 10 counties surrounding San Antonio including Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Kendall, Kerr, Medina and Wilson.
As a leader in small-business development, the San Antonio SBDC offers advising, training and research to help small-business owners and entrepreneurs start, develop and grow their businesses. In 2012, the SBDC served more than 5,300 businesses and provided training to more than 3,900 participants while assisting clients in obtaining more than $54 million in capital. This capital infusion resulted in the creation of 1,081 new jobs and the retention of 991 existing jobs in San Antonio and the surrounding communities.
For 50 years, National Small Business Week has recognized the special impact made by entrepreneurs, small-business owners and organizations that champion small businesses.
Morrison Woods, director of the San Antonio SBDC, said, "It is an honor for me to accept this award on behalf of the entire SBDC staff. This award would not have been possible without their dedication to fostering the success of small businesses."
"Your success is a testament to the enduring drive of America's entrepreneurs and to the power of small business to change lives and transform communities," said Yolanda Garcia Olivarez, U.S. Small Business Administration Region VI regional administrator.
For more information, visit the San Antonio SBDC website or contact Morrison Woods at 2104582462.
>> Connect with the San Antonio SBDC on Twitter or Facebook.
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The University of Texas at San Antonio's Institute for Economic Development is dedicated to creating jobs, growing businesses and fostering economic development. Our 12 centers and programs provide professional business advising, technical training, research, and strategic planning for entrepreneurs, business owners and community leaders. Our programs serve San Antonio, the Texas-Mexico border area as well as regional, national and international stakeholders. Together with federal, state and local governments, and private businesses, the UTSA Institute for Economic Development fosters economic and community development in support of UTSA's community engagement mission.
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