Westside Development Corporation Awarded $110,000 Grant to Develop an Economic Growth Strategic Plan for San Antonio’s Westside
January 12, 2021, San Antonio, TX – The Westside of San Antonio will soon be getting its first comprehensive economic growth strategic plan, thanks to a $110,000 grant awarded to the Westside Development Corporation (WDC) by the Westside Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ), subject to City Council approval. What many see as a challenge, WDC […]
Westside Development Corporation Selects the DreamOn Group as Potential Redevelopment Partner for the Basila Frocks Building
San Antonio, TX – Nov. 17th – The Westside Development Corporation (WDC) has selected the DreamOn Group to discuss a potential partnership on the renovation of the Basila Frocks building located at 502 N. Zarzamora – a historically-significant Westside landmark. The DreamOn Group, founded by Julissa Carielo and Rene Garcia, is a local development and […]
A Message from WDC’s new President
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.5.8″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.5.8″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.5.8″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.5.8″ _module_preset=”default”] As the new President and CEO of the Westside Development Corporation (WDC), I’d like to introduce myself and tell you how excited and humbled I am to lead this incredible organization.My experiences on the westside of San Antonio are some of my most treasured […]
City of San Antonio Westside Development Corporation (WDC) Names Ramiro Gonzales as President and CEO
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.5.8″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ _builder_version=”4.5.8″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.5.8″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”https://prosperwestsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/ramiro-gonzalez-091318-01_xx3927-2953-1073-75.jpg” title_text=”ramiro-gonzalez-091318-01_xx3927-2953-1073-75″ _builder_version=”4.5.8″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.5.8″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.5.8″ _module_preset=”default”] The Westside Development Corporation (WDC) Board of Directors has named Ramiro Gonzales as President and CEO, effective Tuesday, September 1, 2020. Gonzales is a life-long resident of San Antonio, attended Edison High School, and graduated […]
Westside Development Corporation (WDC) Announces the Launch of the Big Sun Community Solar Assistance Program
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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
[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 type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”] Up to $49,000 available for winning firm. San Antonio, TX – The Westside Development Corporation (WDC) has released a request for proposal in conjunction with the City of San Antonio’s Economic Development Department (EDD) to develop a strategic plan for the Near Westside San […]
