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
UTSA Semi-Annual Report Rank Agency Total Expenditures HUB Expenditures HUB % 11 UT El Paso $20,358,099 $6,421,384 31.54% 20 UT San Antonio $31,717,416 $8,112,988 25.58% 24 UT System $297,792,865 $73,966,136 24.84%
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)