On Wednesday, August 28^th, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28)’s grants coordinators, in association with the University of Texas Pan Am Rio South Texas Regional Procurement Technical Assistance Center, hosted a seminar providing resources for small business owners. 

The seminar offered an overview of the application process for contracts with federal, state, or local governments through the Small Business Administration 8(A) or Department of Housing and Urban Development Zone Programs.  It provided an opportunity for trained counselors to answer questions from business owners in Laredo and the Rio Grande Valley and provide step-by step guidance for becoming a general contractor or sub-contractor participating on federal government contracts. 

“Small businesses and entrepreneurs are the lifeblood of our economy – the jobs and income they generate support families across the 28^th District of Texas,” said Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28).  “I encourage business owners and entrepreneurs to educate themselves about the opportunities available to do business with the government.  I would like to thank Hector Landez from the UTPA Rio South Texas Regional Procurement Technical Assistance Center for making sure that the public is aware of the resources that are available.”  

Sean Smith presents guidance to small businesses in Webb County and the Rio Grande Valley on the process of applying for a contract with state or local governments.

Presenters Sean Smith, Small Business Association Business Opportunity Specialist and Reynaldo Soto, UTPA Procurement Specialist