Contracting Resource Center
New Markets – High Growth – Sustainability- IED Programs
Our Programs
The Institute for Economic Development’s diverse programs facilitate economic, community and business development at the local, regional and national level. Click on a specific program for detailed information.
- SBDC Rural Business Program
- Capacity building
- Community assessments
- Business advisory services
- Business planning
- SBDC National Information Clearinghouse
- Market research for SBDC counselors
- Online learning
- Industry research and trends
- Southwest Trade Adjustment Assistance Center
- Eligibility criteria for trade adjustment assistance
- Advocacy for manufacturing and service firms
- Services in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana
- Startech
- Technology commercialization
- Enterprise formation
- Access to capital
- South-West Texas Border SBDC Network
- One-on-one business counseling
- Research and market analysis
- Business skills training
- Ten locations in South, Central and West Texas
- San Antonio Small Business Development Center
- Confidential, 1-on-1 business counseling
- Business planning
- Financial analysis
- Loan packaging assistance
- Leadership and business training
- SBDC Contracting Resource Center
- Business contractor services
- Employer resources
- Veterans services
- Networking opportunities
- Sustainable business services
- SBDC International Trade Center
- Global trade consulting
- Market research
- Global business skills training
- Trade platform: SBDCGlobal.com
- Minority Business Enterprise Center
- Management training and consulting
- Market research and strategic planning
- Government contracting and minority certifications
- Center for Community and Business Research
- Impact and feasibility studies
- Economic development research
- Market research
- IED Services
- How do I start a business?
- Workshops and training
- Confidential business advising
- Market research and analysis
- Access to capital
- Customized services for veteran–owned, minority–owned businesses
- Technology Commercialization
- How do I grow my business?
- Strategic planning
- Leadership development
- Import competition
- Loan application assistance
- Employee management
- B2B networking
- Emerging markets
- International trade
- How can I help my community improve our economy?
- Community needs assessment
- Sustainable business planning
- Emergency preparedness
- Rural business development
- Economic impact studies
- Retail trade analysis
- Capacity building
- Market research and analysis
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