The following organizations offer training and educational opportunities for business owners. Note: If you are looking for workforce training opportunities, please see this resource page.
1 Million Cups San Antonio is a community-driven platform that provides a space for local entrepreneurs to connect, learn, and grow through weekly events where they can present their business ideas and receive feedback from peers, mentors, and industry experts.
The vision of the Alamo Asian American Chamber of Commerce is act as catalyst for creating local and international alliances in support of business growth through advocacy, educational and informative programs and cultural initiatives.
Alamo Kitchens is a shared-use commercial kitchen facility based in San Antonio, Texas. Founded in 2018, its mission is to provide an accessible and affordable space for food entrepreneurs, caterers, and culinary businesses to test, develop, and prepare their food and beverage products.
Small, minority and women-owned businesses are vital to San Antonio’s economic health, to general business expansion and to the community at large. Nevertheless, at certain stages of development, these small businesses need the support and help of a knowledgeable team. That’s why we created the Business Empowerment Plan. This plan provides growing businesses access to people and organizations that are ready to help.
BioMedSA is a non-profit organization that supports the healthcare and bioscience industry in San Antonio and beyond, offering programs, resources, and membership benefits to promote growth and innovation in these fields.
Capital Factory is a Texas-based hub for entrepreneurs, providing coworking spaces, mentorship opportunities, community events, and high-speed Wi-Fi. Their mission is to support and connect startups, entrepreneurs, and corporations in the Texas entrepreneurial community.
Das Greenhaus is a 501(c)(3) public-private nonprofit located in Boerne, Texas. We aim to hgelp local startups and small businesses thrive so they can have a positive impact in our local community.
At Emerge and Rise™, we empower underserved entrepreneurs and small businesses with innovative education, essential resources, and supportive networks. Partnering with corporations and community leaders, we transform lives by fostering collaboration, promoting mental well-being, and building generational wealth through cutting-edge financial and digital literacy.
The Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce is the preeminent voice of the business community and moves the collective thinking of our members into action.
We are a multi-disciplinary life sciences lab focused on developing and commercializing breakthrough innovations. We seek to understand the biggest challenges in healthcare and develop innovative and effective treatment solutions that have the potential to improve the lives of millions of patients.
LaunchSA is a collaborative community that provides support and resources for small businesses and entrepreneurs in San Antonio. Located in the heart of downtown, LaunchSA offers a 6,900 sq. ft. working space at the San Antonio Central Library.
For more than 30 years, LiftFund, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, has helped individuals achieve the American Dream by providing small business lending to those who do not have access to capital from typical lenders, such as traditional banks.
LISC San Antonio is a local branch of the national nonprofit organization LISC (Local Initiatives Support Corporation). It aims to transform distressed neighborhoods in San Antonio into sustainable and thriving communities through innovative partnerships, investments, and advocacy efforts.
NAWBO San Antonio is a chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners that supports and empowers women entrepreneurs in San Antonio through networking events, meetings, and resources.
The vision of the Alamo Asian American Chamber of Commerce is act as catalyst for creating local and international alliances in support of business growth through advocacy, educational and informative programs and cultural initiatives.
PeopleFund provides small business loans as well as business assistance and education to people with otherwise limited access to such resources.
The San Antonio Business Calendar is San Antonio’s only comprehensive networking and business events calendar that directs business owners and professionals to crucial events for connecting with potential customers, employees, suppliers, and growing their professional networks.
The chamber focuses on small business economic development, international trade, leadership development, and education to represent and support the Hispanic business community in San Antonio.
The Mission of the San Antonio LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce is to provide equitable access and economic opportunity for LGBTQ+ owned and allied businesses.
SCORE, the nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors, is dedicated to helping small businesses plan, launch, manage and grow.
The SBA District Office in San Antonio is a regional office of the U.S. Small Business Administration that serves 55 counties in south central Texas. Its mission is to support small business growth and economic development in the region by providing a comprehensive range of services and resources.
The SBDC Center for Government Contracting at UTSA is a specialty center under the Texas South-West Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network at the University of Texas at San Antonio. It provides services to assist small businesses, with a focus on veteran entrepreneurs, women-owned businesses, employers, small to medium manufacturers, and cybersecurity compliance.
The Texas Association of Business is the Texas State Chamber, representing companies of every size and industry. TAB works in a bipartisan manner to vigorously protect Texas’ pro-business climate, delivering solutions to the challenges affecting Texas employers.
The Texas Workforce Commission is the Texas state government agency that oversees and provides workforce development and unemployment insurance services to employers and individuals in Texas. In addition to training and development programs, TWC has resources and data to support small businesses. Through their Veterans Service program, Veterans receive priority service at Workforce Solutions offices and offer services and support tailored to the needs of those returning to civilian life.
The Governor’s Office of Small Business Assistance and the Business Permit Office assist small and medium Texas businesses through advocacy, entrepreneurial support, education and technical assistance.
The Trinity University Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship is a hub for entrepreneurship and innovation in San Antonio, Texas, offering programs, resources, and support for students, faculty, and the wider community to develop entrepreneurial skills and launch ventures.
The UTSA Office of Commercialization in San Antonio, Texas supports UTSA faculty in commercializing their research through resources, programs, and guidance on intellectual property processes, as well as fostering university-industry partnerships and supporting economic development.
The UTSA Apex Accelerator is a specialty center of the UTSA Institute for Economic Development (IED) assisting small and large businesses with no cost advising, training, and networking with local, state, federal and DOD agencies in support of large-scale expansion.
The San Antonio SBDC offers integrated services to meet the needs of experienced small business owners as well as individuals interested in starting a business.
The UTSA Institute for Economic Development is home to 11 centers that provide low or no-cost advising and training to entrepreneurs, startups, small businesses, and communities.