LibGuides: Business: Local Resources

SCORE

SCORE is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people start a business.

SCORE counselors are business professionals that are ready to advise you on your path to success.

Call 210-207-2500 to register online for a free business counseling session at the Central Library (email and phone number required). To register and create your own account, please click on the link, or contact SCORE directly at (210) 403-5931.

Local Resources

City of San Antonio International & Economic Development Department

The International & Economic Development Department's small business website is an excellent resource for information about starting or expanding a business in San Antonio.

Fill out a request form to receive a small business start-up guide from their Small Business Liaison.

Economic Development Department
Frost Bank Tower
100 West Houston Street, 19th Floor
San Antonio, TX 78205
210-207-8080

Monday - Friday, 7:45 am - 4:30 pm

San Antonio Chambers of Commerce

Government Certification, Counseling, and Assistance

Procurement Technical Assistance Center
PTAC is part of a congressionally authorized initiative to assist organizations that are seeking to market their goods and/or services to federal, state, and local governments. Become certified to do business with city, county, state and federal agencies as well as public and private entities.
San Antonio Women's Business Center
The LiftFund Women’s Business Center (WBC) is dedicated to supporting business owners, especially women and minorities, through business education and business consulting.
South Central Texas Regional Certification Agency
A non-profit corporation that represents several public entities in the South Texas area. These entities are committed to enhancing participation for disadvantaged, minority and woman owned businesses in public/government contracting and purchasing activities.
Southwest Minority Supplier Development Council
The SMSDC creates opportunities and an environment for minority business enterprise to grow and to actively add value corporate members in these positive business relationships.
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts: Doing Business with the State of Texas
Texas Procurement and Support Services (TPASS) awards and manages hundreds of statewide contracts on behalf of more than 200 state agencies and 1,800 cooperative purchasing members.
Women’s Business Enterprise Alliance Texas
The Women’s Business Enterprise Alliance is committed to increasing business opportunities for woman-owned businesses and corporate members through education, programs, and professional networking.