The Greater Chamber and the Governor’s Office of Economic Development have partnered to host Small Business 101, an intensive one-day workshop offering small business leaders information about financing, workforce training, contracting with public entities, marketing, Veteran-owned business resources and services, and how to import/export products and services. Representatives from local banking and lending organizations will also be there to provide information about how they would like to partner with small businesses.
“We understand how hard it is to start a business, especially in today’s economy,” said Chamber President and CEO Richard Perez. “These sessions will be extremely beneficial to business owners because they are designed to provide valuable tools to start, operate and grow your business.”
Priced for small businesses, registration costs $35 and includes breakfast and lunch. The workshop will begin with a presentation by Andres Alcantar, Chairman of the Texas Workforce Commission. Afterward, attendees can choose from six breakout sessions.
This program is produced in partnership with Bexar County, Accion, the City of San Antonio, Workforce Solutions Alamo and the Small Business Development Center Network.
Before networking in the exhibit hall and a late afternoon happy hour, attendees can attend the following sessions:
Business Solutions Programs and Services for Employers
- With Andres Alcantar, Chairman of the Texas Workforce Commission
Show Me the Money! Small Business Financing
- With Moderator Pam Sapia, SBA
- And panelist companies: Wells Fargo (retail bank), ACCION Texas (micro lender), Bank of San Antonio (community bank), and RBFCU (credit union)
Work Smarter, Not Harder - Training Solutions
- With Moderator Diane Mosley, TWC
- And panelist companies: Workforce Solutions Alamo (on-the-job training), Texas Workforce Commission (state resources), and Alamo Colleges (training solutions)
Public Partners - Working with the City, County, State & Military
- With Moderator Terri Williams, UTSA SBDC- Contracting Resources Center
- And panelist entities: City of San Antonio, Bexar County, State of Texas: UTSA HUD, and Joint Base San Antonio
Make Your Business Go – Marketing & Outreach
- With Moderator Morrison Woods, UTSA
- Topics include: Use of Social Media in Business Promotion, eCommerce and Business Planning, ACCION Women’s Business Center, and Groupon: How to Utilize Coupons for your Business
Help our Heroes - Veterans Resources
- With Moderator Joe Perez, Frontline Support Solutions
- Topics include: Veteran Entrepreneur and Business Development Programs, Veterans Affairs Resources for Small Business, Resources within the Army, Veteran Assistance Service Program (VASP)
¡Vaya! International Trading
- With a Moderator from Port San Antonio (Speaker TBD)
- Topics include: International Trade Center – Services and Programs for Small Business, Introduction to the US Commercial Service – Assistance for Exporters, Texas Department of Agriculture, Export-Import Bank assistance
Small Business 101 will be held on August 7 at the Exposition Hall at the Freeman Coliseum. To register for an individual or to register for a display table, click here or contact Special Events at (210) 229-2119 or events@sachamber.org.