RESOURCES

Southside First works with local, state, and national partners to provide specialized resources to Southside San Antonio businesses and entrepreneurs.

Southside First works with local, state, and national partners to provide specialized resources to Southside San Antonio businesses and entrepreneurs.

Verizon Small Business Digital Ready

The Verizon program is still available. Don’t miss this opportunity to improve your digital skills that will benefit your business from the very first day!
• Take two courses for free that will help you with your business. You will be given the option to pick the subject of what you want to learn out of the given videos, pick two lectures, watch them, and be able to learn useful skills for your small business.
• You will also be provided a mentor through the process.
• We offer workshops, 1:1 and group coaching, plus mentorship opportunities with industry experts and small business networking events.
Register at https://tinyurl.com/3evrpkye
“We’re helping small businesses succeed by offering key resources like free online courses, expert coaching, peer networking and grant opportunities.” - Verizon

UTSA Small Business Development Center Training Calendar

Business Tax Fundamentals – Webinar via Zoom
Date: 6/1/2023 – Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (CDT)
https://utsa.ecenterdirect.com/events/36770

Commercial Insurance 101 – Webinar via Zoom
Date: 6/1/2023 – Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (CDT)
https://utsa.ecenterdirect.com/events/36721

Presenting with Purpose – Using Storytelling to Motivate and Inspire
Webinar via Zoom –
Date: 6/2/2023 – Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (CDT)
https://utsa.ecenterdirect.com/events/36297

Virtual QuickBooks Online Class – Webinar via Zoom – 3 day course – 6/6, 6/7, 6/8/2023
Fee: $100 per person
Date/Time:
Session #1           6/6/2023              10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (CDT)
Session #2           6/7/2023              10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (CDT)
Session #3           6/8/2023              10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (CDT)
https://utsa.ecenterdirect.com/events/36258

How to Fund Your Business – Webinar via Zoom
Date: 6/6/2023 – Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (CDT)
https://utsa.ecenterdirect.com/events/36752

Marketing & Business Development – Webinar via Zoom
Date: 6/6/2023 – Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (CDT)
https://utsa.ecenterdirect.com/events/36694

Business Cooperatives – Webinar via Zoom
Date: 6/6/2023 – Time: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM (CDT)
https://utsa.ecenterdirect.com/events/36718

HR Red Flags – Webinar via Zoom
Date: 6/7/2023 – Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (CDT)
https://utsa.ecenterdirect.com/events/36675

Start Smart – Webinar via Zoom
Date: 6/8/2023 – Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (CDT)
https://utsa.ecenterdirect.com/events/36789

Business Plan Overview – Webinar via Zoom
Date: 6/9/2023 – Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (CDT)
https://utsa.ecenterdirect.com/events/36782

Tell Your Customers What You Do with Ease – Webinar via Zoom
Date: 6/13/2023 – Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (CDT)
https://utsa.ecenterdirect.com/events/36693

Leadership & Management Skills
Webinar via Zoom – Leadership – FULL SERIES (6/14, 6/16, 6/21, 6/23)
Fee: $200 per person for full series
Date/Time:
Session #1           6/14/2023            9:30 AM – 11:30 AM (CDT)
Session #2           6/16/2023            9:30 AM – 11:30 AM (CDT)
Session #3           6/21/2023            9:30 AM – 11:30 AM (CDT)
Session #4           6/23/2023            9:30 AM – 11:30 AM (CDT)           
https://utsa.ecenterdirect.com/events/36409

Conflict Resolution & Critical-Thinking Skills
Webinar via Zoom – Leadership Mini Series – Session 1

Fee: $50 per person for standalone course
Date: 6/14/2023 – Time: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM (CDT)
https://utsa.ecenterdirect.com/events/36410

Creating Videos for Social Media 101 – Webinar via Zoom
Date: 6/14/2023 – Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (CDT)
https://utsa.ecenterdirect.com/events/36765

Brand Your Business by Telling Your Story – Webinar via Zoom
Date: 6/14/2023 – Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (CDT)
https://utsa.ecenterdirect.com/events/36774

Targeted Networking – Building Strategic Networks to Grow Your Business
IN-PERSON ONLY WORKSHOP

Date: 6/15/2023 – Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (CDT)
https://utsa.ecenterdirect.com/events/36764

Employment Law for Emerging Leaders
Webinar via Zoom – Leadership Mini Series – Session 2

Date: 6/16/2023 – Time: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM (CDT)
https://utsa.ecenterdirect.com/events/36411
Fee: $50 per person for standalone course

Keeping the Best People in Your Small Business – Webinar via Zoom
Date: 6/20/2023 – Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (CDT)
https://utsa.ecenterdirect.com/events/36630

Employee Motivation & Accountability
Webinar via Zoom – Leadership Mini Series – Session 3
Fee: $50 per person for standalone course
Date: 6/21/2023 – Time: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM (CDT)
https://utsa.ecenterdirect.com/events/36412

The Arts as a Business – Webinar via Zoom
Date: 6/21/2023 – Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (CDT)
https://utsa.ecenterdirect.com/events/36778

 Grow Your Business With Events, Popups, and Markets
IN-PERSON ONLY WORKSHOP

Date: 6/22/2023 – Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (CDT)
https://utsa.ecenterdirect.com/events/36791

Ask anything about SEO – Webinar via Zoom
Date: 6/22/2023 – Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (CDT)
https://utsa.ecenterdirect.com/events/36792

Leadership & Management Skills
Webinar via Zoom – Leadership Mini Series – Session
Fee: $50 per person for standalone course
Date: 6/23/2023 – Time: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM (CDT)
https://utsa.ecenterdirect.com/events/36413

Start Smart – Webinar via Zoom
Date: 6/23/2023 – Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM (CDT)
https://utsa.ecenterdirect.com/events/36793

Veterans Resources for Entrepreneurs, Veteran Owned LLC Formation & Q&A
Webinar via Zoom

Date: 6/26/2023 – Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (CDT)
https://utsa.ecenterdirect.com/events/36772

The 411 on the CTA
What current or prospective business owners need to know
about complying with the Corporate Transparency Act – Webinar via Zoom

Date: 6/29/2023 – Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (CDT)
https://utsa.ecenterdirect.com/events/36771

Marketing Research – How to find business opportunities for your company
in the public and private sectors – Webinar via Zoom

Date: 6/29/2023 – Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (CDT)
https://utsa.ecenterdirect.com/events/36625

 

Grant Information

Southside First’s mission is to aid small businesses in their growth. One way we do that is by informing you when new grants come out and informing you about grant resource opportunities. We can inform you when grants come out if you leave us your contact information so we can reach out to you with the details.

Click here to contact us via the CONTACT form and let us know your question.

Storefront Resiliency Initiative

  • Centro San Antonio Storefront Resiliency Initiative offers two grants to help downtown small businesses be more resilient and responsive for unexpected property damage including funding for installing security cameras/systems as well as financial support if a business sustains any property damage. Businesses are invited to apply for one or both grants at this time.
  • Grants will be awarded to eligible businesses on a first-come, first-serve basis at the discretion of Centro until funds are depleted.

Apply now: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9Z2VGTG

Prosper West SA 2023 Small Business Matching Grant Guidelines

  • Prosper West SA provides matching grants up to $5,000 to SmallBusinesses and nonprofit social enterprises within our service area! Eligible uses include equipment upgrades and more!

  • City of San Antonio – Municipal Government

Apply at: docs.google.com/document/d/17XfCCwPEwcoIyLaaASftLAdvDcIcQerb

BeWebNow Website Grant

  • Apply to receive a $3,000 grant to create, or improve a website for your business
We started offering a grant for small businesses, to facilitate professional web design services for them. Here’s the link to the grant information: https://bewebnow.com/website-grant-for-new-businesses/

TX Travel Industry Recovery Grant Program

• Starting February 1, 2023, a new application category will open for the Texas Travel Industry Recovery Grant (TTIR) program through the Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office. The TTIR Program provides one-time grants of up to $20,000 for the recovery of Texas businesses in the tourism, travel, and hospitality industry that were negatively impacted during the pandemic.
https://gov.texas.gov/business/page/texas-travel-industry-recovery-grant-program

Grow Now! Financial Equity Fund

An initiative of the Corporate Partners for Racial Equity administered by Liftfund “The program will provide financial support in the form of grants up to $35,000 to eligible micro and small for-profit businesses.

In addition to funding, the grant awards include: Financial & Business planning consultations with LiftFund, including a pre- and post-funding assessment; Values Based Leadership program; access to specific workshops based on the business and financial client needs; and connection with a personal mentor.

https://financialequityfund.org/

Hub of grants - Yahoo Finance

This is an excellent article that has a list of websites with grants, but also explaining how rare these are and what the qualifications are.
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/7-places-business-grants-2023-220505231.html?guccounter=1

Hub of grants - I Fund Women

Most are closed, but it’s a good idea to look through them to see who got funding and if there is a timeline, to note the date the 2022 awards opened and check back to see if those organizations will be doing a round for 2023.

Hub of grants - U.S. Chamber of Commerce

“56 Grants, Loans and Programs to Benefit Your Small Business”: https://www.uschamber.com/co/run/business-financing/small-business-grants-and-programs

Hub of grants - The HD Post

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List your business with Tripadvisor!

Southside First is collaborating with the City of San Antonio World Heritage Office to promote businesses in the San Antonio Missions Area.

• Businesses are being selected to be signed up to Tripadvisor listings to highlight and market their products and services, to be exposed to the world.

• Businesses will also be included in the World Heritage San Antonio area at www.worldheritagesa.com, within the “Explore the Area” section and within the City of Gastronomy Calendar.

• We provide assistance writing the descriptions and taking high-qualityphotos for the directory.

 
TO PARTICIPATE:
Ph.: (210) 970-0954

About our City

San Antonio is one of the fastest growing cities in the United States. Over its 300-year history since its establishment as a series of Franciscan missions, San Antonio has grown to house and employ a diverse population with a large local military presence, local tourism industries and attractions, and a well-diversified economy. As the former capital of Spanish Texas, San Antonio is a “majority minority” city, with its Hispanic population representing more than half of the population of the city and the surrounding Bexar County. In spite of the region’s rich cultural influences, deep socioeconomic disparities persist along racial and ethnic lines. Addressing these disparities requires solutions that build wealth across all communities in the city, among which are solutions that present equitable avenues to entrepreneurship and business ownership.
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