PRESENTER: Presenter
Ron Richardson, Business Advisor at SPARK Small Business Center
Body
SUBJECT: Title
Presentation and discussion of a proposed project expenditure to the SPARK Small Business Center to assist with the operation of an economic development program.
Header
DEPARTMENT: Economic and Community Development
Body
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: All
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Spark Small Business Center (“SPARK”) is a volunteer organization that works to support and further develop the entrepreneurial and small business environment. SPARK primarily focuses on counseling sessions, expanding access to capital, contracting and procurement opportunities and exporting initiatives. In 2011, SPARK (then named the Center for Entrepreneurship) joined with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) of University of Texas at San Antonio’s Institute for Economic Development (UTSA) to establish the Small Business Development satellite center in New Braunfels. The satellite center is staffed by a manager and administrative assistant and offers integrated services to meet the needs of experienced small business owners as well as individuals interested in starting a business.
This presentation will identify a funding request for FY 2024.