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From Kindergarten readiness, to celebrating Haven for Hope's first 15 years, to being represented in Washing DC, read all about the News for the Chamber and our members every week in the San Antonio Express-News!
The Greater San Antonio Chamber has officially proclaimed Friday, June 5, “Spurs Gear Friday,” a citywide call to action encouraging businesses across the region to show their Spurs pride. Employers are invited to let employees trade business attire for silver and black, turning offices, storefronts, job sites, and boardrooms into a unified show of support for the hometown team as the Spurs compete in the NBA Finals.
Greater San Antonio Chamber members embraced the spirit of exploration at a recent mixer hosted by Home2 Suites by Hilton on the San Antonio River Walk. Guests enjoyed hors d’oeuvres, entertainment and several memorable moments throughout the evening.
The skies over Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA)—Randolph were busier than usual May 2-3, as the nation’s top aerial demonstration teams entertained crowds of spectators during the Great Texas Airshow.
From connecting military talent to high-demand careers — featuring panelists from Hallmark University, Workforce Solutions Alamo, USAA and Port San Antonio — to USAA's Poppy Wall of Honor returning to the National Mall, a surprise $10,000 donation at our Home2 Suites mixer, and H-E-B's plans to invest $700M and add 1,200 jobs in San Antonio, there's a lot happening in our business community this week.
Applications are now open for Cohort 2 of The Greater Chamber’s Executive Connections: San Antonio (EC:SA) Program. Designed for senior-level executives, the program creates experiences that provide a swift understanding and broad orientation into San Antonio’s unique community and helps them develop the connections and relationships needed to be successful.
The Greater San Antonio Chamber recently hosted a panel discussion at Mytech Partners examining the workforce challenges and opportunities facing military service members and their families in San Antonio.
San Antonio has again claimed the No. 3 spot on Penske Truck Rental's annual Top Moving Destinations list, holding its ranking for the second consecutive year as Americans continue migrating south in search of affordability, community and opportunity.
Nearly 500 business and civic leaders gathered Tuesday for the Greater San Antonio Chamber’s Mary Rose Brown Tribute to Women Business Leaders, presented by PNC, to honor six outstanding women whose leadership has shaped San Antonio’s business and civic landscape.
Leadership San Antonio (LSA) Class 50 recently convened for its fourth Class Day, focused on the critical connection between early childhood education, family stability and workforce development in San Antonio.
We’re revisiting Tuesday’s inspiring Mary Rose Brown Tribute to Women Business Leaders, presented by PNC, with photos and reflections from this year’s remarkable honorees.
The Greater San Antonio Chamber recently convened an urgent joint meeting of its Healthcare Council and Public Policy Council to address the growing behavioral health crisis facing the region.
Spurs Sports & Entertainment announced a team of nine nationally recognized firms Tuesday to guide planning, design, financing and development of its proposed downtown arena and surrounding mixed-use district in the heart of the city.
From airshows to ribbon cuttings, San Antonio's business community is making moves.
What started as a leap of faith for two San Antonio accountants has grown into a thriving firm serving businesses across the region.
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A comfy chair. A hot cup of coffee. And today’s San Antonio Express-News in hand. 
The Department of the Air Force (DAF), along with the Defense Innovation Unit, announced they have chosen Joint Base San Antonio as the host of a new state-of-the-art nuclear microreactor. The energy project is in conjunction with advanced nuclear firm Antares and will bolster national security by delivering dependable, uninterrupted power for critical installation missions.
The Greater San Antonio Chamber hosted its annual State of the City event on April 14, 2026, bringing together business and community leaders at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts in downtown San Antonio. The event, a cornerstone of The Chamber’s programming, connects the business community with civic leadership while highlighting priorities shaping the region’s future.
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin made a stop at The Greater San Antonio Chamber on April 10 to gather feedback from local business leaders and talk about the Trump administration’s efforts to streamline regulations to improve the economy.
Fiesta Edition! In this weeks San Antonio Express-News features Greater Chamber news spanning Fiesta highlights, a nuclear microreactor project coming to Joint Base San Antonio, congressional efforts to fund a new VA Hospital, a MyTech Partners ribbon cutting, and SWBC's generous donation to the Witte Museum marking 50 years of community leadership.
U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar who represents Texas’ 28th Congressional District recently secured language in the markup of the FY2027 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations bill to support continued planning for a new veterans medical center in San Antonio.
Greater San Antonio Chamber employees and members took part in a variety of Fiesta events this year, celebrating the city’s rich culture while supporting the charitable causes that benefit from the 11-day festival.
Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones took center stage at our annual State of the City, reflecting on her first 100 days in office, highlighting key economic development initiatives, and sharing her vision for the future of San Antonio. Also in this edition: EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin's visit to the Greater Chamber, new member spotlights, and more. Pick up your copy every Sunday in the San Antonio Express-News.
The inaugural cohort of the Executive Connections: San Antonio (ECSA) program was celebrated in a memorable graduation ceremony that highlighted leadership, service, and a shared commitment to strengthening the region’s future. Held in an atmosphere of reflection and pride, the event brought together business leaders, community partners, and supporters to honor the accomplishments of the graduating class, including ECSA chairman John T. Montford and guest Former Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff.
Galaxy Builders is marking 35 years of development and growth in San Antonio, building on a foundation established by founder Arun Verma.
Pape-Dawson Engineers has acquired BHC, a Kansas-based engineering firm, bringing together two firms that have collaborated on projects for more than three decades.
The Greater San Antonio Chamber will honor six exceptional women leaders who have made a transformative impact on the region at the upcoming Mary Rose Brown Tribute to Women Business Leaders. The awards luncheon, presented by PNC, will take place Tuesday, May 12, at the Grand Hyatt River Walk.
The inaugural research report revealed strong interest in integrated financial planning among business owners. Nearly nine in 10 respondents (89%) value financial advice that considers both business and personal needs, and 88% see value in working with a dedicated financial advisor who understands both. However, only 55% currently work with a financial advisor on both their business and personal finances.
Did you know one of Fiesta’s early monarchs, King Selamat (“tamales” spelled backwards 😂), was selected by the Greater San Antonio Chamber? 🪅🎊🌶️👑