About the Rural Business Program

IED Programs

Our Programs 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 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 resources Veterans services Networking opportunities Sustainable business services SBDC International Trade Center Global trade consulting Market research Global business skills training Trade platform: SBDCGlobal.com	Minority Business Enterprise 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

IED Services

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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About the Rural Business Program

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Our Mission

We believe that the foundation for rural economic growth is built on applied research, planning, leadership and strategic mobilization of private and public sources of capital.

Our aim is to help communities develop revitalization strategies to increase their competitiveness with the goal of increasing economic opportunity and improving the quality of life in rural communities.

The Rural Business Program (RBP) is one of 10 geographically based field centers and three specialty centers directly affiliated with the South-West Texas Border SBDC Network. The South-West Texas Border SBDC Network is a program of UTSA's Institute for Economic Development.

The RBP was established to provide technical assistance, training, advisory services, research, strategic planning, business and resource development to small- to medium-sized businesses, economic development corporations, communities and local governments.

The RBP offers clients targeted and customized services designed to meet their needs, drawing from a full spectrum of resources and capabilities from the Institute of Economic Development.