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The article discusses the four historical missions in San Antonio, Texas including Mission San Jose, Mission San Juan, Mission Concepcion, and Mission Espada. It reveals that the continued effort of the Archdiocese of San Antonio and the U.S. National Park Service backed their survival and restoration of their churches. It cites instances which depict efforts of preserving them such as the raising of funds and recognition of the great grandson of one of the missions' founders. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

The article reports on the growth of BTL Technologies Inc., which provides staffing services and consulting in the medical and information technology fields in San Antonio, Texas. It states that BTL receives approval to compete for work under several Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contracts with the U.S. Air Force. Owner William Kert credit the growth to its certifications through the U.S. Small Business Administration's 8(a) Business Development Program.

The article offers information on the significance of the fast-track loan program of the U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) Patriot Express loan program to Bagel Factory in San Antonio, Texas. The 380,000 dollars loan received by Bagel owners John Hermann and Suzanne Hermann was used in the successful launch of the company. Moreover, the couple also used the money to expand its franchise deal.

The article discusses the significance of the 504 program of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for the business success of UEMC Inc. in San Antonio, Texas. It is noted that UEMC has moved to a larger space in an area where most of its employees reside through the assistance of the City of San Antonio Economic Development Department and the 504 program. It reveals that the program requires a certain level of job creation or retention that the company was able to comply.