UTSA Center For Global Development

Call Directions Website Contact the organization

UTSA Center For Global Development The UTSA CGD is the world’s foremost expert in helping countries adopt and adapt the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) model.

We are proud to recognize the winners of the 2025-2026 Sister Center Partnership Contest during the SBNA Meeting in Atla...
09/28/2026

We are proud to recognize the winners of the 2025-2026 Sister Center Partnership Contest during the SBNA Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia. These outstanding collaborations demonstrate how cross-border collaboration among SBDCs and business support organizations can create meaningful opportunities for small businesses, strengthen entrepreneurial ecosystems, and drive economic growth throughout the Americas.

Awards: SBNA Sister Center Partnership Contest
2026 Winners
Costa Rica: CDE Limón (Yuritze Hernández) & Estados Unidos: Florida SBDC at UOF Muma College of Business (Pablo Arroyo Cásanas)
Costa Rica: CDE Limón (Gloriana Davis Wright) & República Dominicana: Centro MIPYMES UNPHU (Elieser de León Arias)
El Salvador: CDMYPE USO (Antonio Humberto Morán Najarro) & Chile: CDN Sercotec Melipilla (Ivette Denisse Brevis Vergara)
El Salvador: CDMYPE Cayaguanca (Marixa Lorena Álvarez Crespo) & Guatemala: PRODETUR Sacatepéquez (Óscar Rafael Hurtado Martínez)
El Salvador: CDMYPE Cayaguanca (Vilma Dinora Miranda Urías) & Honduras: CDE MIPYME Región Lempa (Jeimy Leticia Villeda Mejía)
El Salvador: CDMYPE UJMD (Ivonne Guadalupe Lazo de Bonilla) & Paraguay: Centro SBDC San Lorenzo (Yamila Grance & Liza Ovelar)
Guatemala: PRODETUR (Lucía Barreda Valenzuela) & Chile: CDN Sercotec Viña del Mar (Andrea Pérez Cruz)
Guatemala: CUNORI Chiquimula (Evelyn Dayanara Solórzano Guerra) & El Salvador: CDMYPE UNICAES Santa Ana (Gilberto Edgardo Rodríguez Rodríguez)
Guatemala: CUNORI Chiquimula (Felipe Nery Agustín Hernández) & México: CUE de ITESO (Rosario Imelda Rojas Rendón)
Honduras: CDE MIPYME Cordillera Nombre de Dios (Ingrid Antonia Montes de Oca) & México: Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla (Omar Alejandro Ibarra del Villar)
Honduras: CDE MIPYME Región Lempa (Moisés David Sevilla Ramos & Ninfa Sarahi Reyes Muñoz) & República Dominicana: Centro MIPYMES PUCMM Santiago (Ana Cristina Sánchez Montesino)

Congratulations to all of the 2026 award winners for their innovation, commitment, and impact. Together, we are building stronger networks, sharing knowledge, and expanding opportunities beyond borders.

Panel Discussion: “Country Successes and Emerging Priorities Across the SBNA” at the Small Business Network of the Ameri...
09/28/2026

Panel Discussion: “Country Successes and Emerging Priorities Across the SBNA” at the Small Business Network of the Americas (SBNA) Meeting at America's SBDC Annual Training Event in Atlanta, Georgia. With participating panelists:
- Ryan Moseley, Manager, Barbados SBDC
- Susana Dias Ströher, State Coordinator, Rio Grande do Sul, SEBRAE
- Henry Azurmendi Toledo, Gerente General, Sercotec
- Sarah L. Bonner, Senior International Trade Policy Specialist,
Office of Manufacturing and Trade, U.S. SBA

Cliff Paredes, Executive Director University of Texas at San Antonio, Texas South-West SBDC Network, presenting at the S...
09/28/2026

Cliff Paredes, Executive Director University of Texas at San Antonio, Texas South-West SBDC Network, presenting at the SBNA Meeting at America's SBDC Annual Training Events in Atlanta, Georgia on “The Power of Partnership: Advancing Through Global Collaboration” sharing the key message that the future of small business support is not isolated expertise. It is connected expertise. When SBDCs collaborate across borders, we multiply the value we bring to entrepreneurs.

Opening remarks from Janette M. Riddell, Director of the UTSA SBDC International Trade Center - San Antonio at the Small...
09/28/2026

Opening remarks from Janette M. Riddell, Director of the UTSA SBDC International Trade Center - San Antonio at the Small Business Network of the Americas (SBNA) Meeting at America's SBDC Annual Training Event. It is a full house of SBDC leaders, practitioners, and international partners.

09/24/2026

🌎 ¡Conéctese, colabore e impulse el crecimiento y desarrollo de las pequeñas empresas!

Únase a la reunión de la Red de Pequeñas Empresas de las Américas (SBNA) 2026, donde líderes SBDC, profesionales del desarrollo empresarial y socios internacionales se reunirán para intercambiar ideas, fortalecer alianzas e impulsar el crecimiento de las pequeñas empresas en toda la región.

📍 Atlanta Marriott Marquis, Atlanta, Georgia
📅 28 de septiembre de 2026
🕑 2:00 p.m.
Sala L504505

Esperamos dar la bienvenida a colegas y socios comprometidos con el apoyo a los emprendedores y el fortalecimiento de los ecosistemas de pequeñas empresas.

🔗 Regístrese hoy: https://bit.ly/SBNAMeeting

09/24/2026

🌎 Connect, Collaborate, and Strengthen Small Business Development Across the Globe!

Join us for the 2026 Small Business Network of the Americas (SBNA) Meeting, where SBDC leaders, practitioners, and international partners will come together to exchange ideas, strengthen partnerships, and advance small business growth throughout the region.

📍 Atlanta Marriott Marquis, Atlanta, GA
📅 September 28, 2026
🕑 2:00 PM
Room: L504505

We look forward to welcoming colleagues and partners committed to supporting entrepreneurs and strengthening small business ecosystems!

🔗 Register today: https://bit.ly/SBNAMeeting


Our Center for Global Development team concluded two productive weeks in Costa Rica, supporting INA’s Centros de Desarro...
05/09/2026

Our Center for Global Development team concluded two productive weeks in Costa Rica, supporting INA’s Centros de Desarrollo Empresarial (CDEs) through technical visits and working sessions in San Ramón, Puntarenas, Pérez Zeledón, and Limón. This was followed by the delivery of training on the U.S. SBDC model for newly appointed staff from Ciudad Quesada, Liberia, and Cartago. 🇨🇷
These efforts focused on strengthening the SBDC model adopted by the CDEs, advancing capacity building, process improvement, and the exchange of best practices to better support SMEs and entrepreneurs driving local and regional economic impact. 🚀

🌟 Honoring the Nationwide Success of SBDCs! 🌟We’re proud to highlight the remarkable achievements of Small Business Deve...
03/20/2025

🌟 Honoring the Nationwide Success of SBDCs! 🌟

We’re proud to highlight the remarkable achievements of Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) across the country! The latest annual results are in, and they truly showcase the dedication of our SBDC teams and the incredible small businesses we support.

From driving economic growth to creating jobs and fostering innovation, these results reflect the collective commitment to building stronger communities.

Take a look at SBDCs annual results graphic to see the full story! Let’s keep supporting and celebrating small business success nationwide. 🎉


Texas South-West SBDC Network

Today, the Texas South-West SBDC Network made a meaningful visit to the Texas State Capitol to showcase the powerful imp...
03/20/2025

Today, the Texas South-West SBDC Network made a meaningful visit to the Texas State Capitol to showcase the powerful impact of SBDCs on our communities. Our team shared inspiring client success stories that are strengthening the Texas economy, creating jobs, and generating lasting economic growth.

We’re grateful for the continued support from our legislators and look forward to working together to promote even more opportunities for small businesses throughout Texas!


Texas South-West SBDC Network

UHV Small Business Development Center proudly celebrates the 9th annual SBDC Day, honoring the remarkable contributions ...
03/19/2025

UHV Small Business Development Center proudly celebrates the 9th annual SBDC Day, honoring the remarkable contributions of over 1,000 SBDCs across the nation.

Address

501 W. César E. Chávez Boulevard
San Antonio, TX
78207

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+12104582470

Website

,

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when UTSA Center For Global Development posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to UTSA Center For Global Development:

Shortcuts

Share

Category