The Small Business Economic Development Advocacy (SBEDA) Committee is a group of citizens appointed by the Mayor and City Council to advise the Mayor, City Council, and the City Manager on business issues, goals, and related policies concerning small, minority, and woman-owned businesses that are ready, willing, and able to do business with the City, under the policies set forth in the SBEDA ordinance. In addition, they make recommendations concerning modifications of programs and procedures established in the SBEDA program. 

The SBEDA Committee comprises one appointee from each City Council district plus one appointee from the Mayor (11 total).

SBEDA Committee meetings are held every other month on the second Friday. Meeting begin at 10:30 a.m and are open to the public. 

Location: Launch SA, inside the Central Library 
600 Soledad Street 
San Antonio, Texas 78205
Note: Free 3-hour parking is available with ticket validation. 

Liaison: Bear Velazquez – 210-207-7317

Apply for the Small Business Economic Development Advocacy Committee here.