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This Site: Our mission is to provide San Antonio the platform in which local business, retailers and manufacturers can make themselves known to the public. MadeInSATX.com is the “Go To” source for all information about goods and services produced locally. By utilizing local resources and solutions we will enable money spent in San Antonio to circulate within the San Antonio economy.

Our Forums: The MadeInSATX Forums are here for everyone to utilize. Participate in a topical debate, present an idea or promote your business to potential buyers. Your voice is heard here.

Why Register Your Company Now?: What’s in it for you?
- Ability to promote yourself in your own words with your MadeInSATX webCard. (Example)
- Buyer/Seller Contacts.
- Strengthen the San Antonio economy.
- Learn from your community and what it has to offer.
- Be part of the San Antonio Search Engine
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- Discussion Opportunity. Participate and have your ideas and thoughts heard.

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San Antonio becoming known as Cyber City, USA – What is it and what does it mean?

Cyber Security is a real necessity that we all need to understand and practice. In this article we will define Cyber Security. In future articles, we’ll discuss how the San Antonio economy will benefit from being known as “Cyber City USA”.

San Antonio has different monikers and known by several names and industries. San Antonio has been called the Military City or the Alamo City and brought in visitors from all over for its tourism and the famous, historic missions. Because of USAA, some would even regard San Antonio as experts in the financial and insurance arena.

San Antonio is quickly becoming the industry leader in Cyber Security.

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A Brief History of San Antonio’s Medical, Life Sciences, and Convergent Technologies Industries

By Mary Pat Moyer, PhD
CEO and Chief Science Officer, INCELL Corporation, LLC
www.incell.com

This is the first of a series of articles for San Antonio's Life Science Medical industry. Stay tuned for the next segment.

Pre-1970s History: Part I

History of San Antonio's Life Science andThe Medical and Life Sciences industry in San Antonio (SA) is not new. San Antonio’s history reflects a consistent example of successful public-private partnerships, particularly reflecting the strong military presence, which are brief references to history and over a century of medical, life sciences, and convergent technology industries in San Antonio. SA has had a recorded history from the St. Anthony day mass in 1691 through numerous immigrations, its selection as the Texas state capital in 1773, opening the first school in 1789, Battle of the Alamo 1836, Bexar County organized and city incorporated 1836-37, long history of medicine and health. In 1853 the Bexar County Medical Society (BCMS) in San Antonio was the first county medical society formed in the state of Texas and had 93 members in a city a population of 12,000 (BCMS now has over 4000 members and is the 8th largest in the US).

To read more Go To:  http://www.satxforums.com/madeinsatx/medical/a-brief-history-of-san-antonio%E2%80%99s-medical-life-sciences-and-convergent-technologies-industries/

If there is anyone or any organization that YOU know about that is missing from this wonderful piece of our community history - please write in and tell us about it. We will ensure to add your very important piece of history to the record!

For additions or questions please contact: Jennifer Hannigan, MPH, MS.Ed, our Chief Medical Advisor at JHannigan@madeinsatx.com

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Is Your Business Search Engine Friendly?

3 Free SEO Tips by Image Freedom’s Matthew Egan

Search Engine results are being used more every day, and where your business falls in a search is the difference between getting a phone call, and never even being heard of. Rarely do consumers go beyond the first page of search results, trusting that whatever comes up at the top is probably the best. Did you know that there is a process by which you can raise your status in Google Search Results? This process is called Search Engine Optimization (or SEO) and it is pretty clear when you look at two sites, which is on page one, and which is buried on page 47 because of a lack of optimization

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Interested in Government Contracts?

Do you want to to find contracting opportunities for your business with the City of San Antonio? Are you interested in State or Federal contracts? Do you know how to find Government Contracts? Have you completed the necessary process? We can help you make your company competitive.

http://www.sanantonio.gov/edd/small_business/ptac.asp


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events

February 9th

Get Connected Luncheon - Network Your Way to Success Event Details: In an informal setting, enjoy lunch and interaction while two experts discuss proven methods for using your network to go from passenger to pilot of your own career…

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February 19th

Grand Opening The Bank of San Antonio is opening a new branch at 888 Isom Road. The bank will offically open it's doors on Monday 2/8/2010…

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February 23rd

Learn to find federal business opportunities Location: Central Library, 600 Soledad, San Antonio TX 78205 Time: 9:30-11:30 Register at: www…

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August 6th

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