About IEDAbout Us
Who We Are
The Institute for Economic Development (IED) is directed by UTSA Associate Vice President for Economic Development Robert McKinley. This year, the institute celebrated its 30-year anniversary. Since 1979, UTSA's economic development programs have been building the economy, one business at a time.
For a complete list of our centers and programs, click here.
What We Do
The Instititue for Economic Development provides professional business consultation, technical training, research, and strategic planning services to help establish and grow small businesses through 10 diverse programs that together serve the Texas-Mexico border area as well as regional, national and international outreach efforts. Together with federal, state and local governments and private businesses, the Institute for Economic Development fosters economic and community development in support of UTSA’s community engagement mission.
Our Expertise
Our experienced Business Advisors offer clients the benefits of practical experience and proven ability in many areas, including accounting, agribusiness, economic development, finance, human capital, international business, legal issues, management, marketing, manufacturing, non-profit organizations, procurement, and technology. Our advisors meet the highest ethical standards of confidentiality with their clients.
Our Partnerships
The Institute works in partnership with federal, state, local, business, and higher education organizations that share the mission of economic and community development. Major resource partners include:
- U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
- Economic Development Administration (EDA), part of the U.S. Department of Commerce
- Minority Business Development Agency, part of the U.S. Department of Commerce
- University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA)
- U.S. Agency for International Development (US AID)
- U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Business partners include:
- Banks
- Contracting Agencies
- Chambers of Commerce
Our Home
Economic development has been an integral component of UTSA for over 20 years, highlighted by the Economic Development Administration's (EDA) partnership with UTSA. The EDA supported the University's first community economic development programs, which became the base for the UTSA Institute for Economic Development (IED.) The Institute currently comprises 10 programs, serving over 25,000 clients annually, and offering a variety of business and economic development services.
The new Institute building, located at 501 West Durango Boulevard on UTSA's Downtown Campus, enables UTSA to advance another step in its efforts toward Flagship status, providing excellence in teaching, research, and public service. Since UTSA has always been involved in community service, the new building will merge the Institute's commitment with the University's mission, enabling the Institute to continue its success for years to come.
