IED Programs

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

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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Earl of Sandwich

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In 1762, John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich, came up with an invention that changed dining forever. With a serving of roast beef placed between two slices of bread, the Earl created a complete meal he could eat with his hands. The Sandwich was born. Some 250 years later, Earl of Sandwich restaurants have taken that idea and created it into a made-to-order, freshly baked Sandwich like no other. Earl of Sandwich is a franchise restaurant with 3 locations in San Antonio, Texas.

Margaret Moreno contacted the SBDC with interest in purchasing an Earl of Sandwich franchise in San Antonio. Senior Certified Business Advisor, Richard Sifuentes, assisted her with a variety of business start-up activities including developing a business plan, consultation on legal structure set-up and assistance addressing accounting and construction issues. After careful planning, Ms. Moreno was able to open her first Earl of Sandwich shop near Blanco Road and Loop 1604 in San Antonio. With continued planning support from Mr. Sifuentes, she expanded her services to include a catering department, opened a second location (off DeZavala Road at IH10) and a third location near Blanco Road and Loop 410. Her three stores have created over 60 jobs.

Aw Dang Asian Cuisine

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Hua “Dang” Clarke has worked in the restaurant industry for more than 20 years and decided it was time to open her own business. In May 2006, she opened Aw Dang Asian Cuisine Restaurant in Schertz, Texas. The restaurant features Hunan-style Chinese food.

Dang and her husband, Gary, met with SBDC’s Senior Certified Business Advisor David Baenziger in July 2005. With David as their guide, the Clarkes were able to develop a business plan, as well as their operational and project budgets. They also worked on developing financial projections for the lender, and David counseled them on the loan and business start-up processes. They received a loan from Wells Fargo Bank. Dang said, “This restaurant would not have happened without the assistance that we received from David. We had the restaurant experience but he provided the missing ingredients that were the financial expertise and the loan knowledge.”

Edmond Pruski

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Owner, Pruski's Market

"We are so busy working on our company that we often don't take the time to run our company. There is a definite difference. I've learned to take a step back and be more into running it than working it. I would recommend this program to anyone."

The BBE program shows you how to look at your business through different eyes or "lenses". It affords you the opportunity to plan and work on your business and not just in your business.

Jeanne Riojas-Martin

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Owner, Career Quest

"Though we had a desire and passion to grow, we had reached a level of not knowing HOW to grow. We were floundering. What BBE did for us is it took us apart and we were restructured again. We were renewed and reformulated. It allowed us to take a new commitment to regrowth and it gave us a roadmap and a journey to follow."

BBE teaches you business skills as well as helping you concentrate on your growth goals and your vision for your company.

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