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Our Programs Institute Home Page 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 Gulf Oil Spill Assistance: GOSDAA 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 services Veterans services Networking opportunities Women owned small business program Energy Saving Solutions Program (eS2) Sustainable business services SBDC International Trade Center Global trade consulting Market research Global business skills training Trade platform: SBDCGlobal.com	MBDA Business 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 Sustainable Business Program Business practices Disaster resilience Mabufacturing Commercialization

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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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The Veterans Assistance and Services Program (VASP) is here to help the men and women of the U.S. Armed Services, National Guard and Reserves achieve their dream of successful business ownership. Our free services are provided in the areas of:

Business Start Up
Creating Business Plans/Market Research/Financial Projections
Obtaining Loans and Financing
Government Contracting Assistance
Obtaining Certifications (VOSB, SDVOSB, 8(a)(m), HUB, DIBE, VBE)
Completing Registrations (CCR, ORCA, VETBIZ, etc.)
Identifying Contracting Opportunities (FedBizOpps, Bidmatch, City and State Projects)
Proposal Development, Assistance and Review
Marketing to Buying Agencies and Small Business Specialists
Website Design, Logo Design, Business Card Design
Franchising

Feel free to call us at 210-458-2458 to set up an appointment to receive the assistance that you need to succeessful grow your small business. In addition to one-on-one advising, the VASP program offers a wide variety of seminars and workshops that are critical to the success of small businesses. These trainings offered are provided in the areas of business start up and government contracting. Our upcoming workshops are listed underneath thetraining calendar on the right hand side of this website. To access the complete on-line training portal CLICK HERE.

I would like to encourage you to connect with the VASP program through social media to ensure that you remain informed about upcoming trainings, contracting opportunities, networking sessions, or other business related events that may be of interest to you.

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Training and Events Calendar

February 2012

Upcoming Training and Events

Preparing a GSA Schedule
February 23, 2012 (10:00 am - 12:00 - noon)
How to Market Your GSA Schedule
February 23, 2012 (1:30 pm - 4:30 pm)
How to Do Business with UTSA
February 24, 2012 (1:00 pm - 3:00 pm)
Women-Owned Small Business Workshop
March 08, 2012 (1:30 pm - 4:30 pm)
Supplier Vendor Network Breakfast
March 14, 2012 (8:00 am - 10:00 am)

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Physical Address (Training and Advising) 215 S. San Saba Suite 100 San Antonio, TX 78207 Main: 210.458.2458		Mailing Address Institute for Economic Development ATT: Contracting Resource Center 501 W. César E Chávez Boulevard San Antonio, TX 78207-4415

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