UTSA Center for Global Development

The UTSA CGD helps countries adopt and adapt the SBDC model. We are part of the Institute for Economic Development at The University of Texas at San Antonio.

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Our own Monica Alcoz and Minerva Garcia together with AMPYME National Director Raul Fernandez and Yorlenys Caballero meeting with IDB Panama as they help them implement the first SBDCs in Panama!@AmpymePanama @texastrade @sbdc @UTSAGlobal

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Today we celebrate SBDC Day!
Join us in celebrating the vital role of America's Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) in supporting small businesses and fostering entrepreneurship.

📷 Watch this video to learn more:
https://t.co/R6E0npq6bA

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Yesterday, we held a very interesting meeting with the Secretariat of Economy representatives to present the #SBDC model and explore collaboration opportunities to support the expansion of the #SBDCMexico Network, @AMCDPE, thanks to the U.S. Embassy in Mexico @StateDept

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Our @UTSA_CGD staff presented the #SBDC model to SEDECO CDMX and @NafinOficial teams in effort to support the #SBDCMexico Network, the @AMCDPE, thanks to the @StateDept

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It’s great to meet with the Secretaries of Economies of the Mexico States as they look into expanding the SBDCs in their states. @UTSA @texastrade @StateDept

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Great to participate in US Department of State WHA delegation to Mexico with US MX Embassy officials, SBDC UANL and ITESO, and Massachusetts SBDC, to promote the growth of entrepreneurship and MSMEs in Mexico through the SBDC model. @StateDept @UTSA @texastrade

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Janette Riddell San Antonio SBDC International Trade Center Director presenting at the Mexican Conference of SBDCs about public policies for economic development.

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We are very happy to be joining our friends of the Mexico SBDC Network at their 2024 AMCDPE Conference. Growing our small businesses at the @SBNAmericas and the global opportunities to innovate and grow!

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El equipo @UTSA_CGD sostuvo sesión de cierre de proyecto con mucho éxito! Felicidades a todos los que han hecho que los #SBDCdeParaguay sean una realidad. El @MIC_PY, profesionales SBDC, instituciones sede UIP UNAE y PTI, y los cooperantes internacionales USAID y Taiwán ICDF.

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Minerva Garcia and Monica Alcoz, our @utsacgd Sr. International Project Managers catch up with Gabriela Valenzuela, Gerenta de Centros de Negocios SERCOTEC, & María José Becerra Moro, Gerente General #SERCOTEC at the 45th Annual #ASBDC Conference in Georgia.
#chilesbdc #utsacgd

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Carla Cardenas, @utsacgd Sr. Project Manager is recognized as one of the 2024 Top 40 Under 40 SBDC Professionals by America's SBDC! Carla proudly displays her award alongside Al Salgado, Executive Director, Texas South-West SBDC Network & Tee Rowe, President America's SBDC.

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Congratulations to Carla Cardenas for being named one of the 2024 Top 40 Under 40 SBDC Professionals by America's SBDC! This well-deserved recognition highlights Carla's impressive career achievements and her unparalleled involvement in our network. We are very proud of you!

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It is standing room only! UTSA Small Business Development Center Senior Business Advisor, Crystal Darby and S. David Ramirez, Founder of SDMRamirez, LLC presented "The AI Powered Advisor" at the 45th ABSDC Conference in Atlanta. Great attendance to a topic of great interest!

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The 2024 Small Business Network of the Americas Meeting (#SBNA) kicked off with opening remarks from Al Salgado, Executive Director, Texas South-West SBDC Network at the 45th #ASBDC Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. #utsacgd #utsaglobal #asbdc #2024sbdc #SBDC

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Christina Sevilla with USTR at @2024 ASBDC conference sharing the success of our technical support to the launch of the first SBDCs in Kenya and Africa! Thank you @USTradeRep @USAID.

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Kudos to UTSA SBDC International Trade Center - San Antonio Sr. International Business Advisors Rick Rayne & Julio Garcia de las Mestas! They presented "Empowering Communities Through International Trade: The SBDC Program Catalyst" at the 45th ASBDC Conference in Atlanta!

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🧐What does our UTSA Center For Global Development Sr. International Project Manager, Monica Alcoz and Gabriela Vuille, Sr. Advisor of the Paraguay SBDC in Ciudad del Este have in common?

🇺🇾They are both from Uruguay!
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#utsacgd #paraguay #paraguaysbdc #sbdccuidaddeleste #abdc

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#ABSDC is a great place to put a face to the name! The Paraguay SBDC of Ciudad del Este captured a picture with Lisha Garcia, Senior Certified Business Advisor IV, #UTSASBDC. Lisha has assisted UTSA Center For Global Development in Spanish trainings for #Paraguay.
#paraguaysbdc

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A huge thank you to our incredible @utsacgd team for their outstanding work in coordinating the 2024 Small Business Network of the Americas (#SBNA) Meeting at the 45th ASBDC Conference in Atlanta! Your efforts ensured that the meeting was a success!
#utsacgd #utsaglobal #ASBDC

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📸Group picture to close the 2024 Small Business Network of the Americas Meeting (SBNA) at the 45th ASBDC Conference in Atlanta, Georgia
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#utsacgd #utsaglobal #SBNA #ASBDC #2024SBNA