City of San Antonio Economic Development

When you buy local, everybody wins! Support the businesses that make San Antonio one of a kind — and score big with the Buy Local Savings Pass, packed with exclusive deals and discounts at local shops, restaurants, and more. 🏆🏀

👉 Grab your free pass at buylocal.sanantonio.gov

The City of San Antonio's Vendor Development Academy is now accepting applications for the 2026 Cohort! 🎉

This free, year-long program — offered in partnership with The Alamo Colleges District — supports small and emerging businesses in building contracting capacity, strengthening readiness, and developing strategic mentorship relationships.

📅 Applications open: June 1 – July 1, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.
📍Info Session: June 16 | 5:30–7:00 p.m. | Launch San Antonio , 600 Soledad St
Parking is free for the first three hours with ticket validation. Building security will let guests enter if library is closed.

Visit the link to apply. https://webapp1.sanantonio.gov/EDDAcademy/Default.aspx

📊 San Antonio business owners: your input is needed!

The City of San Antonio is inviting local business establishments to participate in a brief, confidential survey to help shape future economic policies that support growth and resilience across our community.
Your feedback will directly inform strategies that guide the city’s economic future.

🕒 It only takes about 10 minutes to complete
📅 Deadline: Friday, June 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM CT

Take the survey here: https://survey.zohopublic.com/zs/spzwkT

Thank you for helping shape the future of San Antonio’s economy! 💼

San Antonio's local businesses are the heart of our community ❤️ — and we want to know how YOU show up for them!

The Buy Local survey takes just 5 minutes, is completely anonymous, and is open through July 6 at 5 p.m. CST.

Every response helps the City better support the small businesses that make SA special.

✅ Take the survey: https://publicinput.com/q11830

Need help navigating how to do business with the City of San Antonio? 🤝

Join our upcoming One-on-One Help Session to connect directly with City staff for guidance on certifications, vendor registration, procurement opportunities, and more.

📅 Thursday, May 21, 2026
🕛 12 – 4 p.m.
📍 Claude W. Black Multi-Service Center – Room 16
2805 E. Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78203

Learn more: https://www.sa.gov/Directory/Departments/EDD/Business-Owners/Business-Engagement/Supplier-Engagement

Your business deserves a seat at the table. 💼

The Vendor Development Academy — a free program from the City of San Antonio & — helps small and emerging businesses grow, compete, and thrive. Join us at an upcoming info session to find out if it's right for you:

🖥️ Virtual – May 18 | 10:30 AM–12 PM (Webex)

📍 In Person – June 16 | 5:30–7:30 PM

Applications open June 1–July 1, 2026.

Register now: https://publicinput.com/e68277

Behind every thriving small business is a community that helped it grow. 🌱

We are committed to being that community — with Launch SA offering mentorship, workshops, and hands-on business advising; Business Outreach Specialists ready to point you in the right direction; and a full ecosystem of programs, grants, and Buy Local tools designed to help your business take root and flourish.
sa.gov/Directory/Departments/EDD/Business-Owners/Starting-Your-Small-Business

🌱 Our Global Engagement Division serves as San Antonio's front door to the world, watering the roots of our local economy by attracting international investment, nurturing sister city relationships, and connecting local businesses with global partners. From hosting international delegations to leading trade missions and facilitating bilateral investment, the Global Engagement team ensures San Antonio's reach extends far beyond our city limits — bringing new talent, opportunity, and growth back home.

sa.gov/Directory/Departments/EDD/International-Relations

Thriving economies don't grow on their own — they need people willing to put in the work. 🌱

RevitalizeSA: Corridor Leadership Program is a free, 9-month program that equips San Antonio community leaders with the tools, strategies, and connections to cultivate real change in local commercial corridors. From placemaking and design to retail attraction and marketing, participants grow the skills to lead lasting revitalization.

Learn more: sa.gov/Directory/Departments/EDD/Programs-Grants/Community-Developer-Tools/RevitalizeSA

San Antonio is committed to helping businesses grow.🪴 That includes supporting companies ready to take the next big step.

Applications are open through June 2, 2026 for two grant opportunities:
• Second Stage Company Grant Program
• SBIR/STTR Grant Program

If your business is ready to scale, this could be your next move. Prepare now and apply! 🚀 Learn more. publicinput.com/c78144