In a significant boost to San Antonio’s Southside, Judith and Jesus Rendon have opened the Rendon Entrepreneurial Center in a repurposed post office on Southcross Boulevard. The couple, deeply rooted in community service, spent two years transforming the 7,000-square-foot building into a space that combines coworking and office facilities with educational and healthcare resources.
Judith Rendon, who serves on the board for the Center for Health Empowerment in South Texas, and Jesus Rendon, a part-time teacher at Palo Alto College and board member at South San Antonio Independent School District, have long been involved in community efforts. Their new venture aims to provide local entrepreneurs with the tools and expertise needed to start and grow businesses, thereby increasing local incomes and job opportunities.
Empowering Local Entrepreneurs
The Rendon Entrepreneurial Center offers a mix of paid and free services. While coworking spaces, offices, and suites are available for rent—with discounts for residents living south of U.S. Highway 90—business development services and entrepreneurial education are provided at no cost. Jesus Rendon, an adjunct business professor, plans to guide local entrepreneurs in establishing limited liability companies, obtaining employer identification numbers, and securing funding.
The center will also host monthly events and artistic performances, providing a platform for community engagement. A podcast room is available for those looking to explore new media ventures.
Community and Political Support
The center’s opening was attended by local politicians who highlighted its importance to the community. Bexar County Commissioner Rebeca Clay Flores and Councilman Edward Mungia emphasized the need for such initiatives in the historically neglected southern sector of Bexar County. Jesus Rendon expressed his commitment to the area, stating, “I’m here for the long run. I live a street away. This is my community.”
By connecting residents with educational opportunities through South San Antonio ISD and Palo Alto College, the Rendons hope to see more local businesses flourish and residents secure higher-paying jobs, including positions at Port San Antonio and government contracts.
Original reporting: San Antonio Report — read the source article.
