2015-2016

ANNUAL REPORT

LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Dear Friends,

What an exciting year it has been for us as the Westside Development Corporation celebrated its 10th

anniversary and partnered with the City of San Antonio, the Edgewood Independent School District and

Alamo Colleges to expand its Westside Education and Training Center. As part of this partnership, we

have relocated our WDC offices to the WETC campus, which gives us the opportunity to work more

closely with WETC and its partners.

We also have been working hard on developing the master plan for the Little Italy San Antonio pro-

ject. This three-phase project will celebrate, honor and enhance the history and beauty in the Little Italy

area in the Westside. We are continually introducing new partnerships to broaden our services and offer-

ings to help small businesses expand and grow in our neighborhood, as well as attract new business to

the Westside.

Over the past twelve months, we have nearly doubled our number of donors as well as increased the

amount of money received from our annual gala, allowing us to both support new programs and put

money back into the community. It has been incredible to build these partnerships and see the

difference our presence is making in the community. It is my hope and goal to continue to increase

awareness and grow business to make the Westside the cornerstone of San Antonio.

Leonard Rodriguez, CEO/Director

ABOUT WESTSIDE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

Westside Development Corporation (WDC), founded in 2006 by the City of San Antonio Council and Mayor,

addresses long-term economic development concerns in the inner Westside of San Antonio, including

blight, gaps in goods and available services, high unemployment rate, and low per capita income for an area

where 93% of the population is Hispanic and/or Latino.

WDC operates solely in the Westside in the WDC Empowerment Zone, serving the most vulnerable in San Antonio’s communities. The WDC Empowerment Zone has a population of 103,944 that encompasses sev-eral neighborhoods and census tracts in a historically underserved Westside community of San Antonio. As one becomes familiar with the WDC Empowerment Zone and its demographics, clearly Hispanic heritage and culture has a large imprint on the Westside economy. The organization is committed to implementing planning and economic development initiatives that protect and preserve the culture and history but also create a viable, sustainable and thriving urban community. Through WDC’s core small business programs and revitalization efforts we work toward our mission of eco-nomic stability for the Westside. WDC operates as a 501(c)(3) and city delegate agency, receiving funds from the City of San Antonio, finan-

cial institutions, private foundations and individual donors to carry out its mission.

LITTLE ITALY MASTER PLAN

In 2015-2016 the Westside Development Corporation part-

nered with the City of San Antonio and the Christopher Co-

lumbus Italian Society on the Little Italy San Antonio pro-

ject. The WDC is excited to bring its enthusiasm, passion and

knowledge in assisting with the development of the campus of

Little Italy San Antonio.

The Little Italy Area of San Antonio is a neighborhood settle-

ment of Italian families, which dates back to the 1870s. In

1890, these families formed the country's oldest Italian organ-

ization, the Christopher Columbus Italian Society (CCIS) and, in 1926, built the San Francesco di Paola Cath-

olic Church. Today, inspired by these original Italian settlers and their entrepreneurial spirit, the City of San

Antonio Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with the CCIS, created a master plan to celebrate

and enhance this historic area on the Westside.

Several elements make up the 2016 master plan. Each

improvement plays a role in the development potential

of the project. The improvements are grouped into

three categories or phases: improvements to Colum-

bus Park; improvements to the surrounding right-of-

way; and, a mixed-use development on the Christo-

pher Columbus Italian Society property.

The master plan for phase one of Little Italy was in-

spired by traditional Italian culture and heritage in

which a piazza is the center of public life, a place to

celebrate community through planned and spontane-

ous events. Open seven days a week, this family-

friendly, clean and safe park will focus on attracting both existing and new residents to the area as well as

students of all ages to learn more about the Italian culture and enjoy public art and additional Italian Cy-

press trees.

Phase two improves the right-of-way through the addition of a median break at West Martin and Colum-

bus Streets, land acquisition, entry into the future mixed-use site, parking and development of Columbus

Street into a “Main Street” concept.

Phase three, the mixed-use development of the CCIS property, includes a subterranean parking garage and

new buildings compatible with the existing church and CCIS Hall.

The Little Italy San Antonio Master Plan can be accessed through the WDC website.

2015—2016 PROGRAMS

GROW WEST MICRO AND SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

This program provides small businesses technical assistance and/or grant funds with technical

services, workshops, financial literacy, management education and access to capital. Current program

partners include Alamo Colleges' Westside Education and Training Center, Café Commerce, LiftFund,

SCORE, UTSA’s Small Business Technical Center and the YWCA.

WDC LOAN PROGRAM

Designed to attract and retain jobs as well as expand businesses in low-to-moderate-income neighbor-

hoods in the Westside, this program makes business loans available for projects at or below market in-

terest rates. With this loan, the Madonna Neighborhood Center was able to complete construction on

St. Joseph’s Hall, which offers programs for both children and senior citizens, allowing for

intergenerational opportunities. It also helps the center continue its mission of serving families

struggling with poverty in a culturally responsive environment through comprehensive social services,

while ensuring the dignity of all.

BUSINESS GROWTH GRANT

These grants for businesses and non-profit social enterprises provide assistance necessary for

growth. A qualified business or social enterprise may be eligible for a matching grant of up to

$5,000. Element Kombucha, the first and only kombucha tea brewer in San Antonio, purchased

additional brewing equipment and fermenting tanks needed to expand its business. The tea now is in

several H-E-B locations with plans to expand in both San Antonio and Texas. In The Weeds, a natural

skin care company, built a new website that was easier to navigate, allowed for more online orders

and could grow with the business. Photo Happy SA calls this grant "a blessing” that has allowed the

company to pay off the equipment needed for their growing photography and personalized party-

decorations business. Out of debt, they have been able to expand their business offerings and gain

new clients.

THE SAN ANTONIO MOTION PICTURE ACADEMY

This non-profit 501c3 is a partnership between the WDC, its

financial sponsor, and the Alamo College Westside Education and

Training Center. Among the academy’s offerings in 2015/2016 was a

camp offered to anyone who is interested in the film/motion picture

industry. This job-training program is designed to prepare students

with no experience, training or “connections” to work in the movie in-

dustry. Camp instructors include working professionals from the field

who train students for crew positions such as stagehands, electricians, grips, camera assistants and

sound and production technicians.

LA PRINTERIA

WDC attracted La Printeria to the Westside area and incubated it in 2016 while

growing its capacity into a 3,000 square-foot art studio, now helping local artists

earn a living from their unique cultural art and improve their economic mobility.

La Printeria assists artists through a variety of services as well as a fine arts print-

making space. The goal is to uplift artists of all ages through education, business

skills and workforce training, especially at-risk youth ages 12-19. La Printeria in-

corporates artist entrepreneurship, job skills training, cultural preservation, education and economic

development in a distressed urban area. If you would like to support La Printeria by purchasing prints,

you may contact Harvey Mireles at: (210) 852-8898 or la.printeria.sa@gmail.com.

2015—2016 PROGRAMS CONTINUED

The following is an overview of the City of San Antonio’s Westside Development Corporation’s income and

expenses for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016.

Total Support & Revenue $ 686,146

Program Expenses $ 119,903

Fundraising Expenses $ 42,427

Management and General Expenses $ 476,853

Total Expenses $ 639,183

Total Assets $ 760,666

Total Liabilities $ 31,553

Total Net Assets $ 729,113

Total Liabilities and Net Assets $ 760,666

2015-2016 Partners

BB&T Broadway Bank

City of San Antonio Center City Development Office Crockett National Bank

IMPACT San Antonio Jefferson Bank

Wells Fargo

Thank you for your generous Support!

2015-2016 Small Business

Grant Support

Avantgarde Foods

Barrio Barista

Carielo Realty

Castemis LLC

Color Tone Paint

Element Kombucha

German Iron Arts

In The Weeds

La Estrella Adult Daycare

La Printeria

Ms. Chocolatier

Photo Happy SA

Proficient Constructors LLC

Ronique Love for Hair

Trinity Place

Thank you for your generous Support to help serve these small busi-

nesses!

210 Development Group

Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas

Alan Dreeben

Americus Diamond

Annelisa Longoria

Antonio Pina

Arthur T. & Gloria Mayo-Moreno

Atkins Cruise and Tours

Avenida Guadalupe Association

BB&T

Becker Vineyards

Brian Stark

Bro. Cletus Behlman

Broadway Bank

Brown & Ortiz

Bruce Leslie

Bruce MacDougal

Carmen De Luna - Jones

Carmen Tafolla

Carolyn Cazares

Cassandra Brandenburgh

Catamount Constructors, Inc.

Center for Health Care Services

Central Electric

Chaminade Development, LLC

Cheryl Davis

City of San Antonio - Center City

Development & Operations

Congregation of Benedictine Sisters

Congregation of Divine Providence

Continental Concepts Company

Crockett National Bank

Crystal River Inn

Dahlia Garcia

Davidson, Troilo, Ream & Garza

Delilah Cruz

Dry Comal Creek Vineyards and Winery

Ed Cross

Elivira Enriquez

Emilio Castro

Emily Hoopingarner

Ernesto Rubio Jr.

Eusebio Trujillo

Eydie Flores

Frank Garza

Graciela Loftin

Harry Leeper

Hasslocher Enterprises, Inc.

Herrera Law Firm

Hill Country Bakery

Holiday Inn Market Square

Holy Cross of San Antonio

Honorable Leticia Van de Putte

Imelda Davis

Irma G Delgado

James Avery Jewelry

Jane Gamez

Jason Longoria

Jefferson Bank

Jeffrey Siebersma

Jocelyn Van Coney

Joseph Carreon

Juanita D & Frank Mora

Kathleen Curp

Kathleen Doria

Kendra Scott

Kiolbassa Provision Company

Kristin A Moczygemba

Lauren Thompson

Lauro De Leon Jr.

Law Office of Ernest G Valdez

Leonard Rodriguez

Thank You

FY 2015-2016

LiftFund

Lisa Conrad

Louis Escareno

M&M Weatherization

Madonna Neighborhood Centers, Inc.

Majik Theater

Manuel Diaz Garza

Marc Weinstein

Maria Berriozabal

Maria Gutierrez

Mark Haag

Mark Judson

Mark Padilla

Medlars Jewelry

Megan Legacy

Michael Kiolbassa

MTC, Inc.

Mullen Pension and Benefits Group LP

Natural Bridge Caverns

Nora Caballero

Norma Martinez

NRP Contractors, LLC

Oscar Felan

Our Lady of the Lake University

Paesanos Riverwalk

Pedro Ezquerra

Peter Cortez

Port Authority of San Antonio

Raza Development Fund, Inc.

Rebecca Mansfield

Rene Martinez

Retama Park

Rivercenter Comedy Club

Rod Radle

Rosemary Kowalski

Ruben Gonzalez

Samantha Foltz

San Anto Cultural Arts, Inc.

San Antonio Conservation Society

San Antonio Housing Authority

San Antonio Missions Baseball Club

San Antonio River Authority

San Antonio Stars

San Antonio Symphony

Sandra Kiolbassa

SAS San Antonio Shoemakers

Santitos Salsa

Santos Villarreal

Silver Eagle Distributors

Silver Horn Golf Club

Six Flags Fiesta Texas S.A.

St. Mary's University

Steve O'Donnell

Susan Bergholz Literary Services

Swirl

Tejas Premier Building Contractors, Inc.

Telepacific Communications

Teresa Rodriguez

The Home Accessory Company

The Original Blanco Café

The Republic Golf Club

Tobin Center for the Performing Arts

Union Stock Yards San Antonio

University Health System

University of Texas at San Antonio

VIA Metropolitan Transit

Walmart

Wanda Deagen Dance Studio

Weinritter Realty

Westside Education and Training Center

Westside Family YMCA

Zaviya Solutions Group

Mission

The mission of the Westside Development Corporation (WDC) is to foster economic development, promote the development and redevelopment of real

estate within its target area, create viable urban communities, and preserve the character, culture and history of the Westside.

Vision

A vibrant Westside community where people want to live, work, and visit.

630 S.W. 41st Street

Mailing: Post Office Box 37569

San Antonio, TX 78237

(210) 501-0192

(210) 501-0342 fax

www.westsidedevcorp.com

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2015-2016 Board of Directors

Christopher Martinez, Central Electric, Chair

Stephen J. O’Donnell, Hill Country Bakery, Vice Chair

Joseph A. Carreon, HOLT Cat, Secretary

Janie Barrera, LiftFund, Treasurer

Dr. Jesse T. Zapata, University of TX—San Antonio

Theresa De La Haya, University Health Systems

Moses Mark Hernandez, True Flavors

Emilio Castro, San Antonio ISD

Donald M. Rattan, M&M Weatherization

Dr. Thomas Mengler, St. Mary’s University

Dan Yoxall, Our Lady of the Lake University

2015-2016 Staff

Leonard B. Rodriguez, President and CEO

Jocelyn A. Van Coney, Chief Operating Officer

Jasmine Marshall, Program Specialist

Nelsy Olivares, Office Specialist

Colton Powell, Program Manager

Zack Magallanez, WDC Fellow

Samantha Foltz, WDC Fellow