Frequently Asked Questions

The CEDC meets directly with small businesses to understand their needs and operational goals. It shares data that can help SMBs make strategic decisions, and alerts them to potential grants and incentives. The CEDC also focuses on community building by sharing resources and networking opportunities. 

The CEDC meets directly with small businesses to understand their needs and operational goals. It shares data that can help SMBs make strategic decisions, and alerts them to potential grants and incentives. The CEDC also focuses on community building by sharing resources and networking opportunities. 

The CEDC can share free tools to help you understand your customers and competition. It can also help you identify available sites that could be ideal for reaching your target audience. The CEDC works closely with entrepreneurs and franchise owners to open their doors in Converse. 

Yes, the CEDC has many tools available to help business owners find their ideal locations. Use online resources to tour available properties before you visit them in person. Let the CEDC know about your specific site requirements to see if they have available recommendations. 

The goal of the CEDC is to foster growth and development in Converse, Texas. The organization works with business owners to expand their operations or move to the area. It handles development projects to create new areas for the community to gather and businesses to thrive. Converse is growing, and the CEDC wants to see it succeed sustainably. 

Contacting the CEDC is easy. You can email the organization at staff@converseedc.com or call them at (210) 659-9163. The CEDC offices are located at 110 Legion Dr. West if you prefer to have in-person meetings. 

Converse is in an excellent location just outside of San Antonio. It is a growing suburb with ample housing inventory. Converse is also four miles from Randolph Air Force Base, so new businesses can reach active military members and their families. Now is a great time to invest in Converse—while it is still in a growth phase. 

There are several business incentives for companies considering Converse. These include business grants, job creation tax credits, and workforce development support. Contact the CEDC to ask about incentives and learn how moving to Converse is an affordable and lucrative choice. 

Converse has a population of 30,000 residents, many of whom commute into downtown San Antonio for work. This means there are opportunities for companies to move into the area and hire from the local labor pool. The workforce is educated, with a median income of $82,828. Companies can easily find their target market here. 

Companies moving to Converse can work with the City of Converse for water and sewer connections and CPS Energy for electricity. CenterPoint Energy is the main provider of natural gas services. These utilities may vary depending on the location of the business.