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Applicant Information

Business Name *

Business Address *

Address Line 1

City

State

Zip Code

Website / URL (if any)

Federal Tax ID # *

Sales Tax ID # *

Current City of Helotes Certificate of Occupancy? *

Eligible grant applicants should hold current Certificate of Occupancy and is located within the corporate limits of the City of Helotes

Annual Gross Revenues *

Small businesses shall be defined by HEDC as companies with annual gross revenue of $4 million or less.

Number of Employees *

Small businesses shall be defined by HEDC as companies with 40 or fewer FTE (full time equivalent employees

Number of Locations *

Contact Information

Name *

First

Last

Phone *

Email *

Project Scope & Summary

Are you applying for grant fund to LAUNCH or AMPLIFY your website? *

LAUNCH: online presence established and e-commerce sales begins. Promotional efforts begins. Expense ratio up to 75% preparation & 25% Promotion
AMPLIFY: E-commerce enhanced & promotions increased. Expense ratio up to 25% prepartion & 75% promotion.

Written Summary of Proposed Work *

The scope of work must include specific goal(s), cost estimates and a timeline for completion of each goal.

Service Provider

Below is a list of preferred provider, feel free to select the one that best meets your needs.

Should applicant wish to utilize other qualified firm or entitiy not listed herein, applicant must provide:

1. A minimum of two independent quotes for Launch E-commerce activities; and a minimum of one quote for Amplify e-Commerce activities. Quote must be valid for at least 3 months.
2. Quote must be on formal letter headed paper and the supplier/provider must be based in Bexar County. If you are unable to use a supplier/provider in the County, reasons for this must be stated.

Preferred Service Provider *

Project Costs

Two detailed quoted, if not using an authorized provider, must be submitted with this application.

Estimated Project Costs *

Grant Funds Requested *

75% of total estimated costs up to $5,000.

FAQs & Glossary

Launch v.s. Amplify

Launch e-Commerce:

Online presence established and E-commerce sales begin. Promotional efforts begin. Expense ratio up to 75% Preparation & 25% Promotion.

Amplify e-Commerce:

E-commerce enhanced & promotions increased. Expense ratio up to 25% Preparation & 75% Promotion.

Eligible E-Commerce Activities

Preparation:

Website creation (must include E-commerce capabilities)
E-commerce platform set-up and annual subscription fee (shopping carts, online security tools, membership, etc.)
POS system upgrades necessary to integrate with e-commerce platforms
- Contactless Payment
- Online Reservations
Social Accounts Established

Promotion:

Advertising efforts, including social media promotional & digital advertising campaigns (Google Ads, social media boosts, etc.)
Search Engine Optimization

Authorized Service Providers

ESD Digital Marketing (ESD & Associates):

San Antonio’s leading full-service marketing agency, providing a full spectrum of online & offline marketing & advertising solution.

Website: https://esdandassociates.com

SA Flavor:

An online blog primarily focused on the restaurants and food in San Antonio.

Website: https://saflavor.com/

Internet Direct, Inc.

A San Antonio-based web design and development firm.

Website: https://www.idworld.net/

Requirement of using another firm/entities not listed above:

A minimum of two independent quotes must be provided for Launch E-commerce development activities. Amplify E-commerce activities require at least one quote and should clearly state the cost of service being requested. Quotes should be valid for at least 3 months.
Quotes must be on formal letter headed paper and the supplier/provider must be based in Bexar County; if you are unable to use a supplier/provider in the County, reasons for this must be stated on the application form. Quotes for capital equipment can be a screenshot but the supplier details and product description and cost must be clearly stated.

Eligibility

Business holds a current Certificate of Occupancy and is located within the corporate limits of the City of Helotes;
Businesses must be for-profit;
Business must operate at least one storefront location within the Helotes city limit. Excludes: temporary locations, farmer’s market vendors, consignment vendors, etc.
d. All of E-commerce transactions for the Helotes business location must be fulfilled in Helotes;
Businesses must be in good standing with the City of Helotes with respect to taxes, fees, or other financial obligations, and is in compliance with all applicable zoning, land use, and other ordinances;
Business owner must provide a no litigation certificate.
Small businesses shall be defined by the HEDC and may be based upon the following, nonexclusive list of factors:
- Annual gross revenue of not more than $4 million;
- Must have 40 or fewer FTE (full time equivalent) employees; and
- Number of business locations.