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Minority-Owned Business Support

These organizations advocate for minority-owned businesses or offer programs and services to support minority-owned bsuinesses.

San Antonio LGBT Chamber of Commerce

The Mission of the San Antonio LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce is to provide equitable access and economic opportunity for LGBTQ+ owned and allied businesses.

San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

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.

LISC San Antonio

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.

Emerge and Rise

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.

Culturingua

Culturingua is a San Antonio based organization dedicated to supporting current and aspiring middle eastern, north African, and south Asian small business owners through community and economic development.

UTSA Historically Underutilized Business Office

The University of Texas Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) initiative is to encourage and assist participation by such businesses in the contracting and purchasing process. It is UTSA’s policy to be committed to maximizing, when available, the number and value of purchases with HUBs.

Woman-Owned Business Support

The following organizations offer support for woman-owned businesses including membership organizations and those that offer specific programs for female entrepreneurs.

Be San Antonio

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.

Training & Education

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.

San Antonio LGBT Chamber of Commerce

The Mission of the San Antonio LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce is to provide equitable access and economic opportunity for LGBTQ+ owned and allied businesses.

San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

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.

Northwest San Antonio Chamber of Commerce

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.

NAWBO San Antonio

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.

LISC San Antonio

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.

LiftFund

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.

Strategy & Business Planning

The following are organizations which offer support with business strategy and planning to help you start, grow, and succeed with your venture!

NAWBO San Antonio

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.

LaunchSA

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.

InCube Labs

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.

Enventure San Antonio

Enventure is a Houston-based nonprofit with programs designed to support life science innovators at every stage of the process, from needs finding, to business model development, to clinical strategy, and beyond.

Emerge and Rise

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.

Southwest Trade Adjustment Assistance Center

The Southwest Trade Adjustment Assistance Center identifies and assists U.S. manufacturing and service companies; which have experienced a decline in sales and employment due to foreign competition (imports).

Mentorship, Networking, & Events

The following organizations offer networking events, mentorship programs, and other opportunities to connect with the local business community

San Antonio LGBT Chamber of Commerce

The Mission of the San Antonio LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce is to provide equitable access and economic opportunity for LGBTQ+ owned and allied businesses.

San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

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.

Northwest San Antonio Chamber of Commerce

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.

NAWBO San Antonio

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.

LISC San Antonio

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.

LiftFund

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.

Capital & Finance

Advocacy & Membership Organizations

The following are organizations which advocate on behalf of the business community and various groups in our region. Several offer memberships with benefits to help your business grow and strengthen ties to the community.

Alamo Asian American Chamber of Commerce

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.

Advocacy & Membership Organizations

The following are organizations which advocate on behalf of the business community and various groups in our region. Several offer memberships with benefits to help your business grow and strengthen ties to the community.

Alamo Asian American Chamber of Commerce

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.

Be San Antonio

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.

Alamo Angels

Alamo Angels is a group of business leaders and sponsors in San Antonio that invest in and support local businesses. They provide a platform for entrepreneurs to pitch their ideas to investors, offer resources and capital opportunities, and encourage co-investment.

Capital & Financing Mentorship Networking & Events

Alamo Asian American Chamber of Commerce

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.

Advocacy & Membership Organization Mentorship Networking & Events Minority-Owned Business Support Strategy & Business Planning Training & Education