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HUB Update. Irene Maldonado UTSA HUB Program Manager www.utsa.edu/HUB irene.maldonado@utsa.edu. San Antonio Economy. Small businesses comprise 94% of the over 26,000 employer firms located within San Antonio.
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HUB Update • Irene Maldonado • UTSA HUB Program Manager • www.utsa.edu/HUB • irene.maldonado@utsa.edu
San Antonio Economy Small businesses comprise 94% of the over 26,000 employer firms located within San Antonio. Many of these businesses are woman-owned or minority-owned businesses in our community which employ our friends and neighbors.
How we Contribute • Institute of Economic Development • Programs for small businesses including contracting assistance and marketing • HUB Program • Participation in Business Outreach • Assistance with Certification • Spending Power $ • Last year, we spent $69 million
Support Our HUB Program • Ask for referrals to HUB vendors whenever possible • Spreadsheet is located: www.utsa.edu/HUB • Email me for suggested HUB vendors • Attend the “Purchasing from HUB’s Class” • Fri., July 29 (MH 2.02.02) • Thurs., August 4 (BV 2.314E) • Read PDS Newsletter
Support Our HUB Program • Be a part of our Staff Coordinating Group • This group meets quarterly and provides counsel regarding the implementation of the HUB Program. • Attend the Vendor Fair (April 2012)