Economic Development Department Archives - San Antonio Report

Business & Development

The first festival of its kind is coming to San Antonio’s Silk Road Cultural Heritage District

by Shari Biediger March 26, 2026March 27, 2026

The marketplace festival will highlight the diverse communities in San Antonio connected by the ancient trade route, the Silk Road.

Business & Development

San Antonio economic development group seeks to attract more corporate headquarters by 2030

by Jasper Kenzo Sundeen January 18, 2026January 16, 2026

Business & Development

New $1.4M grant program outlined for businesses in construction zones

by Shari Biediger March 20, 2025March 20, 2025

Olivia Travieso of OCI Group briefed the SCTRCA board on the vote.

Business & Development

Troubled agency that certifies small, minority-owned businesses stabilizes

by Tracy Idell Hamilton September 12, 2024September 13, 2024

A sign directs motorists and pedestrians to businesses where street construction is occurring.

Business & Development

More money, more dashboards: City tries new ways to ease construction headaches

by Tracy Idell Hamilton December 12, 2023December 12, 2023

Ramiro Gonzales is president and CEO of Prosper West, a business development organization on San Antonio's West Side.

Business & Development

Audit finds lax oversight of contract with Westside business group receiving city funds

by Tracy Idell Hamilton November 29, 2023November 30, 2023

Construction around Market Square has closed streets and affected the sales of businesses.

Business & Development

Most of $15M for small businesses in city budget will go toward ‘ecosystem’ support

by Tracy Idell Hamilton September 18, 2023September 18, 2023

Over $1 million in grants to over 50 businesses along major construction sites have been given out through a new city program.

Business & Development

Grants often ‘too little,’ but not too late, for business owners in construction zones

by Shari Biediger May 11, 2023May 10, 2023

San Antonio tries paying businesses to reduce noise complaints

by Andrea Drusch February 28, 2023March 1, 2023

Patrons still attempt visiting businesses in the midst of ongoing construction along N New Braunfels Ave Wednesday.

Business & Development

St. Mary’s, construction zone business owners react warily to San Antonio’s grant program effort

by Shari Biediger January 11, 2023January 12, 2023