IED Programs

Our Programs Institute Home Page 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 Gulf Oil Spill Assistance: GOSDAA 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 services Veterans services Networking opportunities Women owned small business program Energy Saving Solutions Program (eS2) Sustainable business services SBDC International Trade Center Global trade consulting Market research Global business skills training Trade platform: SBDCGlobal.com	MBDA Business 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 Eagle Ford Shale Community Development Program Community Assessments and Outreach Economic Research Community Planning Management and Strategic Implementation

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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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Welcome to the Center for Community and Business Research

The Center for Community and Business Research serves the needs of economic development agencies, workforce development boards, businesses, associations, city, state and federal governments and other community stakeholders in search of information to make better decisions.

Our team comprises skilled economists, statisticians, researchers, faculty and interns from varying academic departments including, but not limited to, the colleges of Architecture, Business, Public Policy and Sciences.

We develop, conduct and report on research projects that are designed to shed light on how organizations, communities, or the economy work. Our capabilities and deliverables include

economic impact analyses
feasibility studies
surveys of business and community organizations

secondary data analysis
report writing and presentation

Institute of Texan Cultures

CCBR has been selected to assist the Institute for Texan Cultures by developing a business and marketing plan. "We are excited to have the opportunity to apply our expertise in business planning and tourism research to aid one of the university’s key assets in strengthening its market position," said Dominique Halaby, CCBR Director. As part of this project, CCBR will be assisted by faculty from the UTSA College of Business and the Minority Business Enterprise Center.

Sonora EDC

CCBR presented an economic base analysis and strategic plan update to the board of the Sonora Economic Development Corp. The CCBR research team provided the attendees with a better understanding of the local economy and provided the EDC with a series of recommendations for improving the community’s economic outlook. "Sonora is an amazing community with a lot of wonderful assets. We are just excited to be in position to help community leaders in understanding how to capitalize on future opportunities," said Dominique Halaby, CCBR Director.

San Antonio EDF

CCBR works with the San Antonio EDF to determine the economic impact of firms assisted by the EDF in relocating to San Antonio.

The Center for Economic Development

CCBR has been selected by The Center for Entrepreneurship in New Braunfels to develop an operational plan that will outline the sustainability of The Center.

Institute for Economic Development Releases Study and Recommendations for Manufacturing Sector

Read the Study: Manufacturing Sector Dynamics

Over the past 50 years, the proportion of Americans employed in manufacturing jobs has declined steadily. Today, less then one in ten U.S. workers are employed in the manufacturing industry. Industry churn has implications for both communities and individuals that rely on the economic value of manufacturing plants and jobs. Following three years of study, Manufacturing Sector Dynamics outlines the trends and requirements of manufacturing in the United States, and presents policy recommendations for how the U.S. Economic Development Administration and others can help stem and adjust to the impact of declines in U.S. manufacturing.

Center for Community & Business Research Contributes to National Study of Foundation Spending

UTSA contributes chapter 4 analysis of foundation executive and board member compensation in landmark study of grantmaking foundations.

Foundation type, size, staffing patterns, and operating activities are the key factors that consistently drive foundation expense and compensation patterns, according to a new report issued jointly by the Urban Institute, the Foundation Center, and GuideStar. Moreover, even under changing or volatile economic conditions, the administrative expense and compensation patterns of U.S. foundations are consistent and predictable, the new report shows.
Read the Study: What Drives Foundation Expenses and Compensation?
Executive Summary: Highlights

Institute for Economic Development Documents Economic Impact of Port San Antonio

Read the Study: Economic Impact of Port San Antonio and its Tenants, 2007

The Institute for Economic Development joined Port San Antonio completed a study of the economic impact of the Port and its tenants in 2007, with consideration for major new additions to the Port in 2008.

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