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The South Texas Business Fund is committed to the success of small businesses, and often hosts and participates in special workshops or seminars that provide the type of information and guidance that so many small business owners want.

STBF also wants to acknowledge the successes of its current borrowers, through sharing news about their businesses growth.

Check here on an ongoing basis for the upcoming events that might be beneficial for you and your business.

 
Upcoming Events
9/9/2008  WOMEN'S BUSINESS CENTER CLASS
"Basic Human Resource Laws for Small Business"

This course offers information on human resource laws that ensure the proper protection for your business, your employees and their benefits.

A donation of $10 is appreciated

9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Frost Bank Buiding
Economic Development Department
100 W. Houston Street, Suite 1900, 78205
To register: 207-0112 or on line at www.stwbc.com

9/13/2008  WOMEN'S BUSINESS CENTER CLASS
BUSINESS PLAN BASICS Turbo

Learn the key elements in a proper business plan and what loan officers look for. Learn how to calculate projections and create a balance sheet.

A donation of $10 is appreciated

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Frost Bank Building
Economic Development Department
100 W. Houston, Suite 1900, 78205
RSVP at www.stwbc.com or call 207-0112

9/16/2008  WOMEN'S BUSINESS CENTER CLASS
"Marketing Plans, Resumes & Government Contracts"
PTAC & STWBC will help you write a marketing plan, assemble a resume, brochure or a business card with key words to strengthen your message and link you to professionals who know what it is to win a government contract.

A donation to the South Texas Women's Business Center is appreciated

Frost Bank Building
Economic Development Department
100 W. Houston, Suite 1900, 78205
RSVP 207-0112 or on line at www.stwbc.com

9/18/2008  South Texas Women's Business Center Platicas - Lunch Series
"Tough Times? Smart Business! How to Plan During Economic Hardships"

Guest Speaker Gloria Andrade Merrell, President of Andrade Business Consultants, LLC
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch & Program
Central Public Library
600 Soledad

$10 Advance Registration / $15 Door Registration
RSVP at www.stwbc.com or call 207-0112

9/23/2008  WOMEN'S BUSINESS CENTER CLASS
"Effective Marketing and Public Relations"

Marketing and public relations are essential tools in creating a successful and vibrant business come and learn effective ways to market your business.

A donation of $10 is appreciated

5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Frost Bank Building
Economic Development Department
100 W. Houston, Suite 1900
To register: 207-0112 or on line at
www.stwbc.com

9/25/2008  WOMEN'S BUSINESS CENTER CLASS
"The Complete Web Package: What to Know Before Starting a Website"

An intensive course on everything you need to consider before starting your website. The fundamentals of web design, e-commerce and e-marketing.

A donation of $10 is appreciated

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Frost Bank Building
Economic Development Department
100 W. Houston Street, Suite 1900, 78205
To register: 207-0112 or on line at
www.stwbc.com

9/30/2008  WOMEN'S BUSINESS CENTER CLASS
Principles of Accounting

Learn the basic principles and underlying concepts of accounting. This course provides essential tools on how accounting can be used to improve the quality and success of your business.

A donation of $10 is appreciated

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Frost Bank Building
Economic Development Department
100 W. Houston, Sutie 1900, 78205
To register: 207-0112 or on line at
www.stwbc.com

10/21/2008  Micro Lenders Breakfast
Crystal Anniversary
15 years of honoring San Antonio's Micro Entrepreneurs. The Small Business & Micro lenders Committee is a unique partnership comprised of South Texas Business Fund, ACCION Texas, CDLF & YWCA SEED Program

Magnolia on Main
2030 N. Main, 78212
7:30 a.m. Registration
8:00 a.m. Breakfast & Program
RSVP at 207-3919

10/24/2008  Certification & Lending Workshop
HOLD THE DATE!

Details yet to be announced

11/11/2008  City of San Antonio & SBA/SCORE Pre Business Workshop
Pre-Business Workshop
SCORE, the Service Corps of Retired Executives, is a nonprofit organization providing free business counseling and workshops to individuals. Among the topics covered in this workshop: Internet Resources, forms of business structure, your business plan, marketing, advertising, business records, financial analysis and more.

8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m
17319 San Pedro Building 2, Suite 200
San Antonio, TX 78232

 
Recent Events
8/26/2008  Are You in the Zone?
"Contracting Ethics"

FREE

9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Cliff Morton Development & Business Services Center
1901 S. Alamo, Training Rooms A & B

Register: 207-3900 or on line at
www.sanantonio.gov/edd

8/14/2008  City of San Antonio & SBA SCORE Pre-Business Workshop
Pre-Business Workshop
SCORE, the Service Corps of Retired Executives, is a nonprofit organization providing free business counseling and workshops to individuals. Among the topics covered in this workshop: Internet resources, forms of business structure, your business plan, marketing, advertising, business records, financial analysis and more.

8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m
SBA Building
17319 San Pedro, Bldg. 2, Suite 200
RSVP 403-5931

8/13/2008  Small Business is BIG Business in Government Procurement Conference
"Protect Your Profits-Fundamentals of Business Insurance"
Hosted by the City of San Antonio Small Business Division

FREE

9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Frost Bank Building
100 W. Houston, Suite 1900
To register: 207-3900 or on line at
www.sanantonio.gov/edd

 

 

   
 
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