Meet City Councilman Greg Brockhouse and learn about what is taking place in San Antonio Council District 6.

Come network with some of San Antonio’s top professionals at our next Business Connections Mixer hosted by The Witte Museum. Chamber networking events give you a chance to meet top business leaders, network with your peers, and forge powerful partnerships for your business. While you have many networking and marketing channels at your fingertips, nothing can replace meeting someone face-to-face and building a personal relationship or being associated with a trusted business resource.

San Antonio has critical mass in leading industries: cybersecurity, aerospace, defense, manufacturing, medicine, energy and finance, among many others. And we’re home to top universities and educational programs advancing these sectors. To compete globally and grow at home, our community’s value proposition to the world demands ever-greater focus on our ability to collaborate and lead tech innovations. Interim President and CEO Jim Perschbach highlights how Port San Antonio’s big platform–home to thousands of industry experts and renowned employers in these fields—is part of a community-wide effort that, in partnership with industry, educators and public stakeholders, is raising the Alamo City’s profile as an advanced technology capital. Together, we’re creating good jobs for San Antonio by tapping into opportunities that are regional, national and global in scale.

Training Topics: Human Resources, Legal Issues, Risk Management Description: To maintain safe work environments, OSHA recommends employers provide workplace safety training to all employees. This fully interactive two-day workshop will familiarize you with OSHA requirements for employers in general industry. Hosted by the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), this OSHA-10 Workshop is instructed by CJ Petitt, an OSHA authorized instructor. The workshop will educate employers and their workers on how to identify and prevent common worksite hazards. *PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A 10 HOUR CERTIFICATION COURSE TAKING PLACE ON JUNE 21 (8:30 AM - 4:30 PM) AND JUNE 22 (8:30 AM - 12:30 PM), 2018. YOU MUST ATTEND BOTH DAYS TO RECEIVE CREDIT. THE COURSE IS $150.00 PER PERSON, LUNCH WILL BE INCLUDED ON DAY ONE ONLY*

Training on using CDMS properly to perform outreach and for reporting is essential for Bexar County vendors, as we use the system for data reporting, payment monitoring, analyzing SMWBE / DBE participation, and more. Learn how to: - Get listed as a vendor - Verify contract awards - Find new opportunities - Access the SMWBE Directory - Report Subcontractor / Sub-Supplier / Sub-Consultant data All using the Contract & Diversity Management System (CDMS).

Training Topics: Business Start-up/Preplanning, Managing a Business, Marketing/Sales Description: PLEASE NOTE: THIS CLASS IS IN NEW BRAUNFELS, TEXAS. Is your dream to open your own restaurant? Do you have a vision of a great location with great food, and courteous staff? Avoid the many pitfalls and join the UTSA SBDC to learn more about this very rewarding, yet challenging industry. Topics include start-up forms and checklist, choosing a location, restaurant concepts, licenses and permits, choosing equipment, menu pricing and much more. Instructions: This is a no-cost event! Registration is encouraged as seating is limited. No food or drinks will be provided - feel free to bring your own. The workshop will be held at the New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce - Honors Hall - 390 S. Seguin Ave., New Braunfels, TX 78130. Satisfactory meeting room temperatures are difficult to maintain.

Training on using CDMS properly to perform outreach and for reporting is essential for Bexar County vendors, as we use the system for data reporting, payment monitoring, analyzing SMWBE / DBE participation, and more. Learn how to: - Get listed as a vendor - Verify contract awards - Find new opportunities - Access the SMWBE Directory - Report Subcontractor / Sub-Supplier / Sub-Consultant data All using the Contract & Diversity Management System (CDMS).

We’re helping to build our community one cup at a time. Every week two local entrepreneurs present their business ideas to an audience of fellow entrepreneurs, advisors and mentors via a 6-minute, live presentation with audience feedback and questions. Presenters gain invaluable, supportive insight to help foster their business, and have the opportunity to network with members of the San Antonio entrepreneurial community. Audience participants hear about exciting business concepts and engage with presenters in a casual, responsive environment. Join us every Wednesday for 1 Million Cups at our beautiful Launch San Antonio space located inside the San Antonio Public Library at 600 Soledad St. Let us know you’re coming, or request to present here.

Training Topics: Business Financing, Managing a Business Description: Did you know there are more than 44 different types of small business financing? You don’t have to know how each one works, but you do need to know how to get the right type of financing for your business. Credit expert Gerri Detweiler, head of market education for Nav, will help you understand the types of financing that can help your business grow. You’ll learn:*The main types of financing for small businesses, *How to quickly evaluate the cost of various financing options and avoid expensive surprises; *How to get business financing if you haven’t established strong business credit; *Financing options for start ups or those who don’t have good personal credit; And more! Instructions: This is a no-cost event! Registration is encouraged as seating is limited. The workshop will be held at the UTSA Downtown Campus, Durango Building, Room 1.402. Satisfactory meeting room temperatures are difficult to maintain.

Description: Are you ready to turn your business idea into reality? Come to this workshop and have all your questions answered! The SBDC business advisors will present the basics of starting a new business and help answer your start-up questions. If you are considering opening a small business, you want to START SMART! Topics discussed in this workshop include: evaluating your business idea, business legal structure and name, local, state and federal resources & requirements and business start-up costs. Instructions: This is a no-cost event! Registration is encouraged as seating is limited. The workshop will be held at the UTSA Downtown Campus, Durango Building, Room 2.316. Satisfactory meeting room temperatures are difficult to maintain. Always bring a sweater or jacket to ensure comfort. If you should have any questions, feel free to call: 210-458-2460 or email: [email protected]

Description: Whether you need a business plan to map out your plan for your business or are writing a plan because you want to expand, this is the class for you. At this workshop, our experienced instructors will teach you the components of a business plan using an interactive format in a computer lab setting. Walk away from this workshop with the start of a business plan written specifically for your business, an electronic template and resources to guide you through the process! Topics discussed in this workshop include: business plan basics, feasibility process, business plan structure, and more. No food allowed in the PC Lab please. Drinks with a secure lid are permitted. Instructions: The fee for this workshop is $40 with advance payment or $60 at the door. The workshop will be held at the UTSA Downtown Campus, Durango Building, Room 1.402.

Description: More information coming soon. Instructions: This is a no-cost event! Registration is encouraged as seating is limited. The workshop will be held at the UTSA Downtown Campus, Durango Building, Room 2.316. Satisfactory meeting room temperatures are difficult to maintain. Always bring a sweater or jacket to ensure comfort. If you should have any questions, feel free to call: 210-458-2460 or email: [email protected] To find information regarding directions and parking, please go to: http://bit.ly/SASBDCmap.