Office of Small Business Enterprise
Outreach
The Office of Small Business Enterprise (OSBE) is committed to developing and implementing a comprehensive outreach plan necessary to increase VIA’s annual total spend among ready, willing, and able, Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) and Small Business Enterprises (SBEs). The OSBE outreach initiatives include the following:
- Conduct targeted outreach within the community
- Register firms on the Reporting System
- Conduct Business Assessments & Strengths-Weakness-Opportunities-Threats (SWOT) Analysis
- Provide Technical Assistance for DBE and SBE Certification Application
- Identify upcoming bid opportunities
- Encourage bid submission
To request an appointment for any of the services listed above, please email OSBE@viainfo.net with your name and contact information.
Resources
- South Central Texas Regional Certification Agency (SCTRCA)/Supply SA
- Texas Secretary of State – Business Start-Up Information
- UTSA/APEX Accelerator
- IRS – Application for EIN Number
- Workforce Solutions Alamo
- Woodforest National Bank
- Maestro Entrepreneur Center
- Hispanic Contractors Association de San Antonio (HCA de SA)
- Small Business Administration
- LiftFund
- Minority Business Development Agency
- Governor’s Office of Small Business Assistance
Events
See upcoming events on the Events module in the Diversity Compliance Reporting System at
https://VIA.diversitycompliance.com
Presentation Library
As part of our commitment to developing DBEs and SBEs within the community, we periodically host presentations and provide information about our services.
Downloadable documents coming soon.