At Emerge and Rise, we build sustainable businesses that break the Owner-Reliance Trap and grow community wealth. By combining green practices with financial, digital, and mental-health support, we help entrepreneurs lift San Antonio, and now we need donors and leaders to join us in creating a Texas-wide coalition for inclusive economic justice.

Sustainability isn’t just about surviving, it’s about building businesses that last. At Emerge and Rise, we break down what sustainability really means for small businesses, from financial health to climate resilience and access to local green resources.

We keep hearing about big companies moving to Texas. But local economic growth starts with the entrepreneurs already here. At Emerge and Rise, we’re focused on helping small businesses thrive, not just survive.

May is Military Appreciation Month, but in San Antonio, service doesn’t end at retirement. Many veterans become business owners. This article explores how military skills translate into entrepreneurship and why supporting veteran-owned businesses is more than a patriotic gesture. It’s smart economics.

Many San Antonio entrepreneurs struggle to find real business support beyond surface-level resources. This article unpacks where small businesses can find meaningful, lasting help and how Emerge and Rise fits into that picture.