Specializing in introducing small, minority women-owned businesses to the international market Established in 2016, VENIESE INTERNATIONAL VENTURES LLC (VIV) is a Woman-Owned Boutique firm by Sha-Rone V. The firm is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas with branch offices in Austin and Washington D.C. The VIV team mission is simple: Help build your business by expanding economic development opportun
ities globally through connecting international and domestic entrepreneurs and investors. The VIV is dedicated to offering clients the following:
█ EXPERTISE – A broad range of expertise working with Public Sector Incentives, EB5 Regional Centers; Direct, E2 & Foreign Direct Investments; Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones, Foreign Trade Zones, Military Base Redevelop; Business Plan development and extensive project & program management,
█ GEOGRAPHIC NETWORK – A wide-ranging network of economic development associates based throughout Texas, Georgia and Washington DC.
█ NETWORK CONTACTS – Entrepreneur and investor network extends to Hong Kong, China, Mexico, Japan, Vietnam, Africa and South America.
█ CUSTOMER SERVICE – Provide personalized comprehensive and excellence to clients regardless of size. The results are white glove assistance to clients throughout the engagement. Reyes is the founding President and CEO of Veniese International Ventures LLC (VIV). She brings 30+ years of public, private, and entrepreneurial experience to the business. That, combined with her passion to make the connection and close the deal, has turned VIV into a success. Prior to embarking on her journey with VIV, she worked for the City of San Antonio’s Legal and the Economic Development Departments before transitioning to Brooks Development Authority (BDA). She was a member of the BDA Executive Team reporting directly to the CEO and CFO. Some of the skill set developed included:
█ USCIS – Created original goals and objectives that integrate with U.S. Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) criteria for Brooks City Base.
█ EB5 – Establish and implement the BDA Program. Planned and organized all local and international activities of the Employment Based Five (EB-5) program; developed policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance, mitigate risk, and maximize opportunities for revenue generation and cost savings.
█ TARGET MARKETS – Traveled globally to Singapore, Vietnam, China, Mexico and Brazil establishing networks for securing foreign investors for multimillion-dollar projects.
█ CONTRACT EXPERTISE – Extensive public sector contracting and procurement expertise having overseen over $300+ million in contracts in the following sectors: telecommunication, energy, construction, professional services, commodities and real estate.
█ FINANCIAL EXPERTISE – Extensive budget, compliance, project management, procurement and inventory. Including overseen a $55 million TIRZ Program and a $10 million dollar Energy program. Reyes has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Paralegal Studies with a Business Concentration from Mississippi University for Women. In addition, her current community service community reflects her passion for the business, family, and community: Texas Vietnam Chamber of Commerce, Alamo City Black Chamber of Commerce, THRU Project Board, City of San Antonio Mayor’s Stainability Committee and Republic Oaks Home Owners Association – Board Vice President.
