
Once completed, WDC staff will be in touch with you to discuss the needs of your business/non-profit organization.
This survey takes approximately 5 - 10 minutes.

Don't know where to start. Call the Westside Small Business Helpline (210) 598-8482.

As part of the effort, muralist David Blancas and muscian Patricia Vonne are hosting a bi-monthly zoom meeting/podcast over the history of each musician.

- YOUR SUPPORT -
Makes the Difference!
GREATER. SAFER. TOGETHER:
FREE PPE Supply Kit
Thanks to the City of San Antonio and District 5, Westside Development Corporation has received 500 Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) Kits to distribute to Westside small businesses. Each kit includes one gallon of hand sanitizer, two face masks, a touchless thermometer and some helpful health and safety protocol fliers. By accepting the kit, business owners are taking the pledge to operate in a safe manner. Together, we will stay safe. Together, we will be greater than ever.
As Greater San Antonio business owners, we PLEDGE to:
- Use face covering
- Practice physical distancing
- Conduct temperature checks
- Provide hand sanitizer
- Follow CDC cleaning protocols
- Implement contactless payment when possible
- General COVID-19 awareness training for employees
REPEAT!
Items will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis for businesses and non-profits with less than 25 employees who have not previously received a kit from the City of San Antonio, or any city-sponsored PPE distribution event. All registrants will be contacted individually to coordinate pick up or delivery.
Take the pledge and sign-up to receive your kit today! Please use this link to sign up:
oUR Mission
The mission of the Westside Development Corporation (WDC) is to foster economic development, promote the development and redevelopment of real estate within westside San Antonio, create viable urban communities, and preserve the character, culture and history of the Westside.
COVID -19 Programs
Small Business Task Force

Coalition designed to direct and assist local businesses impacted by COVID-19
Access to Capital for Westside

Forgivable loans up to $5,000 for businesses impacted by COVID-19
#SmallBizBingoSA Initiative

Encourages the support of small businesses while practicing social distancing
Open Signs Campaign

FREE 24”x 36” ‘Open for Business!’ signs to westside businesses
COMMUNITY Programs
La Musica de San Anto Mural Restoration

This cultural and iconic Westside gateway is undergoing a restoration, led by David Blancas
Big Sun Community Solar Equity Initiative

Provides low-to-moderate income residents an affordable path to solar panel ownership and reducing costs
Westside Education and Training Center (WETC)

Secured and increased bond funding from $12 million to $24 million for a new state-of-the-art WETC campus
La Printeria

Provides education and training for at-risk youth in the fine art print making
WDC Gala

San Antonio’s number one outdoor gala recognizes Westside community leaders
Basila Frocks

Real estate development investment of historic the Basila Frocks building
SMALL BUSINESS
Westside Business Alliance (WBA)
WBA keeps the 750+ Westside businesses informed about development changes in the area to preserve and help them grow
Legacy Corridor Initiative
Near Westside Opportunity Zones
The City of San Antonio Economic Development Department (EDD) and the Westside Development Corporation (WDC) worked with Wendell Davis & Associates to develop the Near Westside Opportunity Zones Investment and Neighborhood Preservation Plan for census tracts 1701.02, 1106 and 1105. This encourages long-term investments in low-income, high-poverty communities through tax incentives.
westside news
Se acerca fecha límite para solicitar ayuda financiera para pequeños negocios
Por TELEMUNDO SAN ANTONIO • Publicado el 17 de junio del 2020 • Actualizado a las 8:30 am del 18 de junio del 2020 SAN ANTONIO – Los dueños de pequeños y micro negocios afectados por la pandemia del COVID-19 en el condado Bexar tienen hasta este viernes para solicitar...
Westside Development Corporation considers creating public improvement district
San Antonio Report by Shari Biediger January 25, 2021 Executive committee members of a nonprofit that works to improve the economically distressed neighborhoods of San Antonio’s West Side considered a proposal Monday for the agency to establish a public improvement...