Funding Grant to SAGE Provides Entrepreneur Training

SAN ANTONIO - Oct. 17, 2016 - PRLog -- The Governor's Office of Small Business Assistance (OSBA) announced in August 2016 that it had awarded approximately $100,000 in grant funding to ten nonprofit organizations from across the state for projects promoting the development and success of small businesses in underserved markets.

SAGE, San Antonio for Growth on the Eastside, was selected as the only San Antonio nonprofit, to receive a $10,000 grant to help implement training programs, create opportunities for small businesses to obtain funding, and develop, publish and distribute useful small business-specific information.  This funding will enable small business service providers a great degree of flexibility and creativity in their portfolio of offerings to small businesses across all communities.

San Antonio for Growth on the Eastside plans to use funds for development of the Promise Zone to Entrepreneurship Conference & EXPO targeting current and prospective business owners.

An event will be hosted on Saturday, November 5, 2016, from 8:00am until 4:00pm at the Education Service Center Region 20.  This event is free and open to approximately 150 San Antonio residents whose acceptance is predicated on creating a diverse audience of Eastside residents, formerly incarcerated, and veteran entrepreneur hopefuls.  A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.

To learn more about the Governor's Office of Small Business Assistance and the Service Provider Grant Program, visit https://texaswideopenforbusiness.com/small-business/division-services.

ABOUT SAN ANTONIO FOR GROWTH ON THE EASTSIDE (SAGE)

SAGE is a non-profit organization, governed by an 11-member board of directors. Through our partnerships, alliances and leveraging resources, SAGE serves as an economic development resource for current business owners and potential new businesses moving into our community.

As a standalone 501(c)3, we receive funding from both public and private sources including the City of San Antonio.  We identify the needs of the Eastside business community and provide assistance to businesses that already have a foothold in our commercial corridor.