Southwest Texas College at Eagle Pass Hosts Small Business Administration Workshop for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc.
Southwest Texas College at Eagle Pass collaborated with the U.S. Small Business Administration to help aspiring entrepreneurs and future business owners learn about resources available to start, plan and grow their businesses.
The SBA Workshop, Start • Plan • Grow, provided participants with information and guidance as they explored business ownership. The college reported that the event was a success and thanked SBA representatives for sharing their expertise, along with everyone who attended.
The collaboration reflected the college’s commitment to supporting economic growth through education and connecting residents with opportunities to develop their business ideas.
Brenda Hoffman, vice president of Southwest Texas College’s Eagle Pass campus, which provides local access to higher education, career preparation and student support services, stated the SBA Workshop was a great success as college students and local community entrepreneurs attended to learn and take advantage of SBA programs to start and grow small businesses.
Beyond the workshop, the SBA offers resources covering business planning, market research, startup costs and financing. The agency and its partner organizations also provide free or low-cost counseling, mentoring and training for people preparing to open a business or expand an existing operation. These services are available through resources including Small Business Development Centers, SCORE and Women’s Business Centers.
Residents interested in building their business knowledge can also explore Southwest Texas College’s Business Management program, offered at its Eagle Pass, Uvalde and Del Rio campuses.
The program includes a Small Business Start-Up Certificate consisting of 18 credit hours. Courses cover business principles, personal finance, computer applications, entrepreneurship, management and professional communication. The college also offers additional business management certificates and an Associate of Applied Science degree.
The college’s Workforce Training and Development Division provides additional opportunities for professional development, computer training, healthcare careers and other occupational skills. Customized training is also available to help businesses address employee training needs. Prospective students and employers can contact the division to ask about current offerings, schedules and enrollment requirements.
Anyone interested in the college’s programs, courses or educational opportunities is encouraged to contact the Eagle Pass campus at (830) 758-4100 or visit 3101 Bob Rogers Drive. Information is also available at “www.swtxc.edu” (https://www.swtxc.edu).
For workforce training and continuing education information, residents and business owners can call (830) 758-4124 to explore opportunities that support career advancement, business development and new skills.
