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Westside newspaper highlights the diversity of San Antonio
BY VANESSA PALACIOS For 20 years, the Westside Sol and Southside Sol have been documenting the diversity and uniqueness of the San Antonio Community. Chief Officer, Joe Aguilar launched the Westside...
Women in Construction: How Yvette Robinson has paved her way in the industry
As the president and co-owner of Robinson General Contractors, Yvette Robinson has spent the last decade making her mark as both a successful business owner and trailblazer for women in...
Diversity & Inclusion in Construction: A Look into the Work of Ellen Ward at Joeris General Contractors
For almost a decade, Ellen Ward has been making an impact as the diversity & inclusion manager for Joeris General Contractors in San Antonio. Ward originally went to school for communications,...
Building on Adversity: The experiences of Karalynn Cromeens and how she uses them to help others
Having firsthand knowledge of the construction industry and the obstacles faced by subcontractors, Karalynn Cromeens launched The Cromeens Law Firm in 2006. In educating subcontractors on the best...
Getting to Know: Alpha Centauri Contractors
As fathers, Jason Labree and Ryan Runnels celebrate family values through Alpha Centauri Contractors (A.C.C.). An El Paso native, Labree moved to San Antonio in 2006 with hopes of tackling a “bigger...
Sponsor Feature: VIA Metropolitan Transit
By Jeffrey C. Arndt, President/CEO I often say “opportunity” is VIA Metropolitan Transit’s middle name. It’s probably more accurate to say it’s VIA’s first name because that’s our No. 1 priority, to...
Sponsor Feature: CPS Energy
Maria Garcia leads our Supply Chain team toward their goal of making our business practices easier – for both internal and external customers. Garcia has been with CPS Energy since 1999, most...
Sponsor Feature: DreamOn Group
The DreamOn Group is a full-service firm that encompasses a family of real estate development, construction, and property management companies, including the DreamOn Development Company, Tejas...
Sponsor Feature: Broadway Bank
Sound advice every entrepreneur and business owner needs now: Start a business or expand your current venture confidently with these three best practices from Broadway Bank’s Senior Vice President,...
Sponsor Feature: Turner Construction
In its second year of sponsorship, Turner maintains their involvement with Maestro Center’s Construction and Infrastructure Conference due to the event’s impact on the wider community. “Turner...
Sponsor Feature: San Antonio Water System
How low can you go? Up to 140 feet underground, apparently — if you want to see the progress on San Antonio Water System’s massive sewer replacement project on the city’s Southwest Side. SAWS...
12 Days of Giving 2020 Recap
Last December, the Maestro Center raised over $36,000 from the ‘12 Days of Giving’ campaign to help fund programs and initiatives for 2021. “The 12 Days of Giving is the end-of-the-year Campaign for...
EDITORIAL: SBA Resources To Know
By: David Lee Elizondo, Deputy District Director, San Antonio District Office U.S. Small Business Administration Greetings from the U.S. Small Business Administration. I am David Elizondo, Deputy...
Let’s Talk Business: Cash flow an Issue? Learn more about this crucial part of business finance
As part of Maestro’s Entrepreneur Center’s Webinar Wednesday Series, Hugh Stevens, executive director of the Harvey E. Najim Innovation and Career Advancement Center at UTSA and board member of...
From the Dorms to the Shelves: A look into the entrepreneurial journey of Quick Sip Coffee
From launching in a dorm room at Trinity University to securing space on the shelves of Central Market, Quick Sip Coffee has evolved into a company rooted in mission and aimed at celebrating the...
Q&A: What Small Businesses Should Keep in Mind this Tax Season with Barbara Lamar
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to challenge entrepreneurs and small businesses across the world, the 2021 tax season is going to look a little different this year. Hear more about what small...
Making Big Moves as a Small Business: How Frontier Strategies has continued to evolve over time
Frontier Strategies is a talent acquisition company that has grown tremendously over the past years in both size and capacity. “We’re an IT services and talent acquisition company, we’re focused...
How business owners can unlock capital
How Business Owners Can Unlock Capital
The Board Couple: Offering More Than Just Charcuterie
After many dinner date debates over where to eat, life, and love for charcuterie boards, Monica Nino and Bryan Gonzales turned their passion for edible arrangements into a business. In 2018, they...
Coffeecionado: The Café with a Mission
Coffeecionado is a coffee shop located on the South Side of San Antonio owned by a remarkable lady named Patricia Butler. The coffee shop, residing at 502 W Mitchell St, opened a little less than 2...
12 Days of Giving 2019
Last December, the Maestro Center held the annual 12 Days of Giving Fundraiser Challenge in which ambassadors helped raise funds for Maestro programming and initiatives. Maurice Bridges, Director of...
Maestro’s Revitalization
The Maestro Entrepreneur Center was founded in May 2016. With the Frank Johnson Elementary School available, founder and President of the Maestro Entrepreneur Center, Julissa Carielo, had a vision...
Barrio Barista: Connecting the Community through Coffee
Barrio Barista, located in the westside of San Antonio, serves more than just traditional coffee or sandwiches. The coffeehouse also offers a passion for fostering community and menu items with a...
San Antonio in a Box: A Local Business Experience
While some may visit the Pearl or La Villita for a taste of San Antonio living, business owner Allison Craig offers city residents the most sought-after products in a box. A resident since 2012,...
Food Safety Direct: Providing Support to More Than the Food Industry
Food Safety Direct is a small business and training center that has been providing support and certifications for the food industry for two decades. Teresa Garcia is the owner of Food Safety Direct...
Pilgrim’s Pantry: Making an Impact One Meal at a Time
Every Thanksgiving, the volunteers with Pilgrim’s Pantry are dedicated to providing hot meals to the underprivileged. Beginning in 2013, Pilgrim’s Pantry was founded by Mike and Mary Alice Ezzell...
Restoration Company: Serving the Community in More Ways than One
Restoration Company is a family owned and operated construction business that has been serving the San Antonio community for over 20 years. Hope Barela, vice president for Restoration Company,...
Q&A: How to be Innovative During Uncertain Times with Hugh Stevens
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to challenge entrepreneurs and small businesses across the world, innovation is critical now more than ever. Hear more about how businesses can be innovative...
Buy Local Grow SA: An Initiative to Support Buying Local
Buy Local Grow SA is an initiative to promote and encourage the community to buy from local businesses in an effort to impact the local economy. This free platform offers connection and networking...
Ramiro Gonzales named CEO of the Westside Development Corporation
The Westside Development Corporation (WDC) has named Ramiro Gonzales as CEO and President of the nonprofit. Gonzales assumed the role in early September after serving as interim CEO of the...