San Antonio has nearly $6 billion in local contracting opportunities each year, yet many small and veteran-owned businesses never tap into it. In this conversation, Melanie McCoy shares how people-centered leadership, procurement education, and responsible AI adoption can unlock long-term economic growth.

Supply SA / SCTRCA is proud to announce a new 2026 collaboration with the Maestro Entrepreneur Center focused on strengthening small business growth across San Antonio. This partnership unites certification expertise with entrepreneurial education to better support businesses preparing to compete for local procurement opportunities.

The State of Texas has restructured the HUB Program into VetHUB (Veteran Heroes United In Business). Eligibility is now limited to businesses that are at least 51% owned, managed, and operated by a service-disabled veteran with a minimum 20% service-connected disability.

Businesses not directly certified through the Statewide VetHUB Program have been placed in inactive status and must reapply through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts to regain certification. Businesses should monitor communications from the State for next steps.