Business Resources & City Partners
Your next business move starts here. Explore free research tools, training, business support, and connections across our six city partners.
Universal City
City Advisor: Cheryl Maxwell
City Representative: Katie Chauret
Olympia Hills Golf & Event Center
Live Oak
City Advisor: Donna Lowder
City Representative: Liane Garrett
MadWomen Marketing
Garden Ridge
City Advisor: Kelly Smith
City Representative: To be announced
Schertz
City Advisor: Scott Wayman
City Representatives: Shayne Sinor and Brooke Stiles
Selma
City Advisors: Johnny Casias and Wyatt Agee
City Representative: Cody Wheeler
Hitching Post and Retama Race Track
Converse
City Advisor: Stan Farmer
City Representative: To be announced
Elevate Converse: Support for Your Next Step
Starting, growing, or planning what comes next? Converse Economic Development Corporation connects local businesses with market insights, workforce resources, regional partners, and business development support.
SizeUp Converse
Explore customer demographics, compare your business with competitors, and research market opportunities. Converse EDC provides this tool free of charge; no account is required.
Business Resource Center
Find support for business planning, marketing, workforce needs, financing, technical assistance, and veteran-, minority-, and woman-owned businesses.
Placer.ai Reports
Interested in customer activity, market trends, or potential locations? Converse EDC offers a free Placer.ai report through a meeting with its team. Contact Wendi Higby to discuss availability for your business.
Elevate Essentials Workshops
Explore practical workshops and expert-led learning. Check the training page for upcoming opportunities.
Connect with Converse EDC: Wendi Higby · whigby@converseedc.com · 210-659-9163
Grants, Veterans & Business Resources
Find practical support for your business—from employee training to financing and local development incentives. Start with your city’s resource link above, or explore these official programs.
- Texas Workforce Commission: Skills for Success — Workforce training funding for essential workplace skills. Review program requirements and application guidance.
- Texas Workforce Commission: ASCEND training grants — Learn about training support for employers in high-demand industries and connect with a regional business liaison.
- SBA: Grants and specialized funding — Explore limited grant opportunities for research, exporting, and entrepreneurship support. SBA does not provide general grants to start or expand a business.
- SBA: Business loans and lender matching — Explore 7(a), 504, and microloan financing options. These are loans, with repayment requirements.
- SBA: Veteran small business resources — Explore business support and certification resources for veterans.
Resource links reviewed October 10, 2026. Funding availability, eligibility, application windows, and approval requirements vary by program. Check the official provider’s page before applying or beginning a project.