ACCION Texas

Ramon M. Gonzales
Email: rgonzales@acciontexas.org
109 N. San Saba
Wells Fargo Bank (rear entrance)
San Antonio TX 78207
Office: 210-226-3664
Fax: 210-226-2258

ACCION Texas

ACCION Texas Program Expands

ACCION Texas now extends its lending service into 19 more counties. Loans will now be made in the Colonias, low-income settlements where residents will be assisted to strengthen the infrastructure of Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, Willacy, Dimmit, Kinney, LaSalle, Maverick, Uvalde, Val Verde, Webb, Zapata and Zavala counties. This expansion was made possible with a grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). ACCION Texas received $600,000 for its lending programs to marginalized entrepreneurs who want to start up or grow their small businesses.

Marketing Program Launched

To expand its services to microentrepreneurs, ACCION Texas launched the Micro Marketing Resource Center in San Antonio in November with a grant from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. Participating clients are assisted with assessing their markets and developing strategies to help increase their business volume and customer base. A Marketing Consortium comprised of marketing and advertising practitioners from the community serve as expert advisors and provide guidance to interns who assist microenterprise owners in developing marketing plans.

Fund Raiser a Success

Thanks to a community of distinguished supporters, the THIRD ANNUAL FIDEO COOK-OFF and FESTIVAL event raised over $20,000. Held October 9th at Maverick Plaza in La Villita, the feature sponsor was KLEY ''La Ley'' 94.1 FM RADIO. Supporters included O.B. Macaroni (Q&Q Fideo), H.E.B., Wells Fargo, Citibank, Tecate Beer, Barrio Comprehensive Health Clinic, La Prensa, Bank of America, San Antonio Express-News, Chase Bank, USAA Savings Bank, Bolner's Spices, Jumex and over 100 volunteers. The free event drew and estimated crowd of 10,000 people throughout the day who enjoyed children's games and activities, savored delicious food prepared by ACCION Texas clients and danced to music performed by local and international artists.