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NBEDC looks to invest $1.2M in entrepreneurial accelerator program

The New Braunfels Economic Development Corp., or NBEDC, is hoping to invest in local entrepreneurs through an entrepreneurship incubator project.

About the program: The NBEDC is looking to invest $1.2 million in Gener8tor, an entrepreneurial accelerator program that works to support startup businesses. Gener8tor, which was founded in 2012, has supported more than 2,100 startups, raised over $2.9 billion and created more than 14,000 jobs, according to agenda documents.

The potential partnership would implement a nondilutive program called gBETA, which is a free, seven-week workshop that assists small businesses in acquiring external funding, without requiring owners to give up capital, according to previous reporting by Community Impact.

The New Braunfels Gener8tor program would offer two cohorts annually for three years. This includes training, community building, networking opportunities, mentor connections, investment accelerators and presentation pitches. The New Braunfels Gener8tor program would also include one full-time employee in the city to facilitate the program and occupy office space within the city limits to ensure the program is operating within the community, agenda documents state.

 
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Mattenga's Pizzeria serves up slices in the New Braunfels MarketPlace shopping center

Mattenga's Pizzeria is now serving up slices in a new location in New Braunfels.

In case you missed it: The pizzeria—owned by Matt and Enga Stanfield—opened a new location within the New Braunfels Marketplace shopping center on June 20. Mattenga's Pizzeria opened in the building that previously housed Round Table Pizza.

What they offer: Mattenga's Pizzeria serves pizza with various toppings, chicken wings, calzones, cheesy garlic bread, pizza rolls and more.

  • 675 N. Business I-35, Ste. 108, New Braunfels

 
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Feliz Modern now open in the San Antonio International Airport

Feliz Modern, a San Antonio-based lifestyle boutique, has landed at the San Antonio International Airport.

The gift shop opened June 8 at 9800 Airport Blvd. in Terminal B, according to a news release. Feliz Modern sells bright colored earrings, stickers, San Antonio-inspired prints and more.

Notable quote: Founder and Owner Ginger Diaz said it was “incredibly humbling” to see the brand that has been loved by the local community at an international gateway.

“This moment belongs to so many people, our hardworking employees, our talented artist community, our loyal customers and everyone who believed in us along the way. We wouldn’t be here without them,” Diaz said in the release.

  • 9800 Airport Blvd., Terminal B, San Antonio

 
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Baylor Scott & White Health integrates AI tool to help patients navigate care options

Baylor Scott & White Health’s “Help Me Decide” virtual artificial intelligence tool aims to help patients navigate care options and avoid unnecessary emergency room visits.

Guided by clinician oversight, patients describe their symptoms, and AI points them to the most appropriate option, including e-visits, urgent care, a primary care appointment, nurse triage or emergency care.

The overview: Help Me Decide is an AI tool designed to reduce guesswork and confusion during stressful moments when patients may be feeling unwell by asking questions about their symptoms, said Dr. Camille Bradley, a family medicine doctor at Baylor Scott & White.

“[Help Me Decide] can make a really big difference in getting to the right place at the right time, which in medicine, is half the battle,” Bradley said.

The details: The tool asks patients a variety of questions in order to better understand their symptoms and the urgency of their situation. It will then make a recommendation for patients based on the answers.

 

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