The UTSA Small Business Development Center is part of the largest management and technical assistance network in the United States. It is funded through a cooperative agreement between the U.S. Small Business Administration and the University of Texas at San Antonio. The SBDC has been serving Comal County for over 10 years, making visits to New Braunfels under special arrangement with the New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce to meet with local businesses.

Services include assistance with startup businesses, business planning, preparation of loan proposals and evaluation of business expansion needs, for starters. The counselor servicing this area is Mike S. Reyes, a former bank loan officer with commercial lending and business development experience. If you would like some assistance with your business call the New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce at 830-625-2385 or email the Chamber at nbcc@nbcham.org, for an appointment. Mike visits every Tuesday. All information is held in strictest confidence and there is no charge for the service.