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GUIDE TO STARTING YOUR BUSINESS

First Point is your first stop for business assistance and an on-going resource as your business grows.  Our Professional staff will meet with you to discuss permitting, licensing and regulatory issues.  We'll provide initial counseling on the following issues: sources of capital, developing a business plan, marketing strategies, forms of business organization, government procurement and other vital topics.  To receive a customized "Starting Your Business" guide call our office at (210) 207-3900 or request online.

The San Antonio Economic Development Department (EDD) recently launched a new program, Bridge to 550, to raise awareness about the multitude of city government contracts available as a result of the 2007 bond improvements that were approved by voters. A total of $550 million will be awarded over the course of five years, and the City hopes to increase participation among small, minority and women-owned businesses.

Tuesday, July 28, 2009 - "Becoming a GSA Contractor"  - Hosted by the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), this complimentary seminar will provide businesses with details of how to become a GSA Schedule holder, provide a review of the appropriate procedures, and offer guidance for obtaining a GSA Schedule. Click here to register for this event. For more information, call the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) office at (210) 207-3900 or visit the PTAC webpage.

Deadline: Monday, August 3, 2009 - "Business Plan Competition"  - Submit your Business Plan to STWBC before August 3, 2009 to be eligible to win a prize package valued at $5,000. The South Texas Women's Business Center (STWBC) is hosting a business plan competition to honor women entrepreneurship and educate the public about business plans. Winners must be present at the upcoming Women's Business Symposium Luncheon on August 28, 2009 at the Norris Conference Center. For more information, click here, or contact Celina Pena at cpena@stwbc.com or call 210.207.0117.

Wednesday, August 12, 2009 - "Small Business is Big Business in Government Procurement"  - Hosted by the San Antonio Business Opportunity Council (SABOC), this all-day workshop will provide in-depth education on government contracting topics, such as reading and responding  to a proposal, evaluating a proposal and teaming. The workshop is also built to connect your business with area small business advocates and contracting opportunities. Click here to download the registration form. For more information, visit www.saboc.org.

Friday, August 28, 2009 - "Women's Business Symposium & Business Plan Competition"  - The STWBC is proud to present the Annual Women's Business Symposium & Business Plan Competition. This event has three goals: to celebrate women entrepreneurs, to bring experts to the table with small business owners; to connect women business owners with contracting and procurement opportunities. To learn more and register visit our website.

For more dates please visit our small business event calendar.

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