Community nonprofit to provide loans to small businesses hit by coronavirus
An economic development nonprofit plans to provide loans to small businesses in its community especially impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. The Westside Development Corp. board of directors allocated up to $50,000 total in loans on March 27 to small businesses on the West Side suffering from the economic impacts of COVID-19. The board of directors held its meeting […]
WDC Names Interim-Director
The Executive Committee of the WDC has identified Ramiro “Ram” Gonzales as the Interim-Director pending approval by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors will perform an executive search to identify the organization’s next CEO and President. Gonzales brings with him a 15-year career with the City of San Antonio leading programs and policies […]
Announcement of City of San Antonio Westside Development Corporation (WDC) President and CEO Resignation
Leonard B. Rodriguez, President and CEO of the City of San Antonio Westside Development Corporation (WDC), has submitted his resignation letter and will be transitioning at the end of February. After 6 years of service, Rodriguez leaves WDC on a high note, with a legacy of accomplishments that have strengthened the organization’s vision and expanded […]
UTSA reaches out to San Antonio’s historic Westside with new community center
Christi Fish (2019, August 20). UTSA reaches out to San Antonio’s historic Westside with new community center. Retrived from http://bit.ly/2zg7ZAV To further realize its vision to provide world-class educational, economic and cultural opportunities to underserved communities in San Antonio’s urban core, The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) today announced its intention to establish […]
It’s the West Side’s turn
Lorraine Robles (2019, April 21). It’s the West Side’s turn. Retrived from http://bit.ly/312vtFy “In recent years, San Antonio has seen visible signs of growth, expansion and redevelopment. ZIP code by ZIP code, neighborhood by neighborhood, new opportunities have emerged across the city, with one notable exception. Time has stood still on the city’s Inner West […]
Westside Development Corporation Releases Request for Proposal for Near West Strategic Plan with the City of San Antonio
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Earth Day partners with The Air Quality Academy to present “Quality Air, Quality Life: A Print Gallery”
Earth Day kicks-off early this year with a gallery opening on December 13 titled Quality Air, Quality Life: A Print Gallery. The gallery exhibits prints created by high school students from Good Samaritan Afterschool Enrichment Program and East Central ISD that center on the topic of air quality, the theme for Earth Day 2019. A […]
Westside Development Corporation Announces Application Period for the 2019 Loan and Grant Program for Businesses and Social Enterprises
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] A total of $100,000 available between two programs: $20,000 available for grants and $80,000 available in loan funds. San Antonio, TX – The Westside Development Corporation (WDC) announced today its 2018- 2019 application period for its loan and grant program benefiting Westside […]
Councilman Pelaez thanks and applauds Councilwomen Viagran, Gonzales, and Sandoval for bringing Women’s Equity Resolution forward
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.26.6″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Eric Nichols (2018, Nov 15). Councilman Pelaez thanks and applauds Councilwomen Viagran, Gonzales, and Sandoval for bringing Women’s Equity Resolution forward Retrived from http://bit.ly/2ysUqxY Today, District 3 Councilwoman Rebecca J. Viagran, District 5 Councilwoman Shirley Gonzales, and District 7 Councilwoman […]
Councilwoman Shirley Gonzales applauds today’s approval of funds for the restoration of the Basila Frocks
Victor Landa (2018, Nov 1). Councilwoman Shirley Gonzales applauds today’s approval of funds for the restoration of the Basila Frocks building as a step towards the revitalization of the near Westside. Retrieved from http://bit.ly/2ypEyfv “Today the San Antonio City Council voted unanimously to build a better city by honoring its past and by acknowledging the […]
