2024 Small Business Council Chair
Executive Vice President for Public Affairs and Government Relations, FirstDay Foundation 

Diego Aldrete & Kenzie McAlister, Program Chairs
Program Managers 

The Small Business Council serves as a vital platform uniting small businesses and advocates across San Antonio. Committed to fostering growth and retaining small businesses, the Council is dedicated to identifying and addressing the challenges hindering success in the region. Through collaborative efforts, it explores various issues impacting small businesses, developing solutions with a bias for action.

The Council is dedicated to innovation and problem-solving, aiming to support the interests of small businesses on a local platform. By staying on top of new trends and policies, Council members work together to empower small business owners and drive company growth thereby contributing to San Antonio's economic success. Through advocacy, collaboration, and innovative approaches, the Council supports the backbone of our city’s economic prosperity, its small businesses, and entrepreneurs.