“Patterns in New Business Development Across the RGV”
Executive Director – Business Development &
Small Business Development Center
for
CBESt Economic and Forecast Luncheon 2017
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Prospective Business Owners
Business (Project) Implementation
SBDC Client Impact
Trends
SBDC Role in Entrepreneurial Activity in the RGV
SBDC Perspective
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Driver
Economic Conditions
Underemployment and Unemployment
Opportunities presented by consumer needs, new industry growth, support for entrepreneurism
Technical Skill & Experience
Family’s Tradition of Business Ownership
Approach
Preparedness level: technical knowledge and business ideas that need development
Prospective Business Owners
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SBDC Pre-venture Client Segment is 87%
Approximately 10% of individuals interested in business
and who engage in the planning process start a business
Businesses Started (by clients) 79 in FY 2016
Businesses Grown (by clients) 27 in FY 2016
Business (Project) Implementation
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Economic Impact
Jobs Created / Retained 686
Financing $25,217,029 (43 Loans, 100 OE)
Sales Growth are 23% vs a -1.4% for Texas
Employment Growth is 16.2% vs 2.4% for Texas
Business Impact
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Popular Businesses
Restaurants, building and construction-related businesses, transportation, business services, and child care
Expected
Crafts Beer / Breweries
Food Products
Entertainment
Research-related (Space X)
Medical
Business-Type Trends
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Startups Seek Capital Support (financing alternatives)
Startups Seek Low-cost Start
Co-working & Collaborative Environments
E-commerce (Etsy, Instagram, Amazon Fulfillment, PayPal)
Startups Seek Ecosystem Support
Economic development entity shifting some attention to home-grown
Planning
Business-Approach Trends
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Offer a variety of professional, technical assistance: advisement in general business and specialty areas & training (confidential and no cost)
Provide long-term advising assistance
Return tax revenue to state and federal government
Is a strong economic development & growth strategy
SBDC Role in Entrepreneurship Activity
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SWTB SBDC Network ROI = $15.26 Cost per Job = $856
UTRGV SBDC Mission
“Making dreams come true, one business at a time.”
To promote growth, expansion, innovation,Increased productivity, and improved management skillsfor small businesses in the Rio Grande Valley.
The UTRGV SBDC is hosted by The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; a center ofthe South-West Texas Border Small Business Development Center Network; funded in part througha cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration; and an accredited member ofAmerica’s SBDC.
Serving Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, and Willacy Counties
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Division of Research, Innovation, and Economic Development Centers for Business Development
Is a premier business development, growth, innovation organization that positively impacts the economy, offering comprehensive services.
Provide professional business guidance and training to small business owners to foster entrepreneurship and growth.
“Your Partners in Business”
Hector Landez Janie Caballero Maria D. Juarez Juan SantosDirector Director Director Interim Director
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Centers for Business Development Team
Maria D. JuarezExecutive Director and SBDC Director
Arturo GonzalezSBDC Senior Business and Trade Advisor
Marcela ArredondoSBDC Senior Business and Trade Advisor
Aaron GonzalezSBDC Senior Business and Innovation Advisor
Esperanza PerezSBDC / Scaleup Training Coordinator
Bianca HammondSBDC / Scaleup Program Specialist
Eduardo Lugo SBDC Business Outreach Specialist
Albert EspinozaSBDC Business Outreach Specialist
Marivel Mata SBDC Business Outreach Specialist
Juan Santos, VBOC Interim Director
Marcus Villagran VBOC Business Outreach Specialist
Ismael DelgadoSBDC / VBOC Trainer
Janie CaballeroScaleup Director / SBDC Senior Business &
Innovation Advisor
Cristina Cantu,SBDC/ ScaleUp Senior Business and HR Advisor
Balde MoralesSBDC Rural Business Advisor
Hector LandezPTAC Director
Orlando CastañedaPTAC Senior Business Advisor
Reynaldo SotoPTAC Business Advisor
Eva MartinezCBD Administrative Associate
Mariana Hernandez, SBDC Administrative Assistant
Sandra San AgustinVBOC / PTAC Program Specialist
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Offices
o The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley CESS Building, Suite 1.2001407 E. Freddy Gonzalez Drive - Edinburg, TX 78539 Ph. (956) 665-7535 / -8931 Fax (956) 665-7561
o Resaca Village 1601 E. Price Rd, Suite E, Room 116Brownsville, TX 78520
o Other advisement sites:o Brownsville Chamber of Commerceo Development Corporation of Raymondville & Raymondville Chamber of Commerce o The Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerceo Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (McAllen)o Starr County Industrial Foundation & RGC Public Library
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Contact Information
UTRGV C.E.S.S. Bldg.1407 E. Freddy Gonzalez Dr., Suite 1.200
Edinburg, Texas 78539
www.utrgv.edu/sbdc
www.facebook.com/utrgvsbdc
UTRGV - Resaca Village1601 East Price Rd., Suite E, Rm. 116
Brownsville, Texas 78520
(956) 665-7535 SBDC(956) 665-8931 PTAC/VBOC
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www.utrgv.edu/scaleup
www.facebook.com/utrgvscaleup
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www.facebook.com/utrgvvboc
[email protected]@utrgv.edu
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www. utrgv.edu/ptac www.utrgv.edu/vboc
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