Your company or organization may have already benefited from the activities of the San Antonio Economic Development Foundation (SAEDF), and your support of SAEDF can have positive, direct effects on your business' future. Membership investment levels range from $3,000 - $100,000 per year. So take the opportunity to do your share - and get your share - while creating a stronger San Antonio economy. If you want to join SAEDF in the effort to bring new business and industry as well as job growth to San Antonio at one of the above investment levels, please click here.

SAEDF Membership Investment Levels

Executive Committee Members

Board of Directors

SAEDF welcomes our newest members to the Board of Directors:

• BD
• CDS Muery
• Creative Civilization

SAEDF thanks you for your support!

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. Why should my firm support the San Antonio Economic Development Foundation?

The San Antonio Economic Development Foundation is the only organization proactively marketing the San Antonio area to attract business investment, which translates directly to jobs and a healthy economy. The SAEDF relies on the support of the Board of Directors to provide the assistance to businesses interested in locating or expanding their operations in San Antonio.

2. What are the benefits of membership for my firm?

Your firm's investment in SAEDF will ensure a greater volume of business in our city. Membership demonstrates your company's commitment to progress and economic vitality. Every investor sits on the Board of Directors for SAEDF, which meets quarterly. These meetings are a forum for the interchange of ideas between members and the organization's leadership. As an SAEDF Board Member, you will receive a quarterly report announcing new business locations as well as updates on prospect flow and important marketing activities.

3. Isn't my membership in the area Chambers accomplishing the same thing?

No. The SAEDF and the various Chambers of Commerce have distinctly different agendas. The Chambers serve as the voice of the business community, striving to improve the quality of life in the city with a business advocate's role. The SAEDF is a marketing and sales organization actively promoting our city to national and international business; it works to bring new job-producing investments to San Antonio.

4. Doesn't the San Antonio Economic Development Foundation already have enough funds?

In the highly competitive economic development industry, our annual budget is one of the smallest. Research shows that SAEDF spends less per capita than other economic development offices. As a result, the Foundation is recognized as one of the most efficient operations of its type in the country, maximizing the effectiveness of its budget. Furthermore, we are competing with many cities that dedicate up to ½-cent sales tax for economic development purposes.

5. Will my annual investment really make a difference?

Yes. Every increase in our budget means an increase in the marketing programs we are able to conduct. The more San Antonio is recognized around the world as an ideal business location, the more jobs are created for our citizens and the volume of business in our city multiplies.