Welcome to the Sustainable Business Program

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Our Programs Institute Home Page The Institute for Economic Development's diverse programs facilitate economic, community and business development at the local, regional and national level. Click on a specific program for detailed information.			SBDC Rural Business Program Capacity building Community assessments Business advisory services Business planning SBDC National Information Clearinghouse Market research for SBDC counselors Online learning Industry research and trends Southwest Trade Adjustment Assistance Center Eligibility criteria for trade adjustment assistance Advocacy for manufacturing and service firms Services in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana Gulf Oil Spill Assistance: GOSDAA Startech Technology commercialization Enterprise formation Access to capital
South-West Texas Border SBDC Network One-on-one business counseling Research and market analysis Business skills training Ten locations in South, Central and West Texas San Antonio Small Business Development Center Confidential, 1-on-1 business counseling Business planning Financial analysis Loan packaging assistance Leadership and business training	SBDC Contracting Resource Center Business contractor services Employer services Veterans services Networking opportunities Women owned small business program Energy Saving Solutions Program (eS2) Sustainable business services SBDC International Trade Center Global trade consulting Market research Global business skills training Trade platform: SBDCGlobal.com	MBDA Business Center Management training and consulting Market research and strategic planning Government contracting and minority certifications Center for Community and Business Research Impact and feasibility studies Economic development research Market research Sustainable Business Program Business practices Disaster resilience Mabufacturing Commercialization

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How do I start a business?: Workshops and training; Confidential business advising; Market research and analysis; Access to capital; Customized services for veteran-owned, minority-��owned businesses; Technology Commercialization

How do I grow my business?: Strategic planning; Leadership development; Import competition; Loan application assistance; Employee management; B2B networking; Emerging markets; International trade

How can I help my community improve our economy?: Community needs assessment; Sustainable business planning; Emergency preparedness; Rural business development; Economic impact studies; Retail trade analysis; Capacity building; Market research and analysis

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Welcome to the Sustainable Business Program

Welcome to the Sustainable Business Program, a new center at the University of Texas at San Antonio's Institute for Economic Development. We are located on UTSA's Downtown Campus.

What is a sustainable business? It's a business that "demonstrably, measurably and progressively reduces its pollution or waste and is transitioning toward hyper-efficient uses of energy, water and materials."

Our goal is to assist small businesses in Bexar, Nueces and San Patricio counties in the practices of sustainability from both an economic and environmental perspective.

The SBP Welcomes a New Team Member: Bruce Hughes

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j-bruce-hughes The Sustainable Business Program is proud to welcome its newest team member Bruce Hughes.

Bruce brings a wealth of expertise to the Sustainable Business Program related to product innovation and technology commercialization and business incubation/startup. Bruce is a recognized leader in strategic planning, patent research and intellectual property, market research, business planning, licensing, and technology valuation. For the past three years he served a wide variety of clients, assisting them with strategic planning, patent research, market research, business planning, licensing and technology valuation.

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Green Contracting Opportunities for You!

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triple-bottom-line By now you've heard of "going green". Perhaps you have even considered it. Maybe you've decided to increase your level of recycling? Maybe you plan to redesign a product line to use less water during assembly. These are stellar goals, but here is a strategy you may not be aware of to help attain them: green, or sustainable, contracting opportunities.

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Commercial Propane Mower Event

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a-commercial-propane-mower-event Join the Alamo Area Clean Cities Coalition, the National Park Service, the UTSA Sustainable Business Program, and Metro Lawn for the Third Annual Commercial Propane Mower Event on April 19, 2012 from 9:00 am - 11:00 am. Attendees will have the opportunity to test drive and demo commercial-grade propane mowers and lawn equipment, speak with propane experts, and learn the benefits of using propane. Click here to find out more and RSVP for this FREE event.

Clients Corner: Beldon Roofing Company

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Beldon Roofing, Inc. particpated in the Energy Saving Solutions (eS2) program to reduce overhead costs and save energy. The eS2 team conducted an energy analysis of three buildings including measuring each building's lighting needs, insulation levels and the heating and cooling systems. After an on-site visit and review of Beldon's utility bills, the eS2 team provided Beldon with a list of recommendations for improving energy efficiency. Beldon is projected to save $8,000 - $10,000 in 2011.

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Solar Hot Water: How does it work and is it right for me?

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solar-hot-water You can't open the paper or surf the Web without learning about a company that has just installed a new solar photovoltaic (PV) project. However, solar PV is only one of several ways you can use free energy from the sun. Here's a brief primer on solar hot water systems, also known as solar thermal systems.