A comfy chair. A hot cup of coffee. And today’s San Antonio Express-News in hand. 
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.
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.
Did you know one of Fiesta’s early monarchs, King Selamat (“tamales” spelled backwards 😂), was selected by the Greater San Antonio Chamber? 🪅🎊🌶️👑
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.
Galaxy Builders is marking 35 years of development and growth in San Antonio, building on a foundation established by founder Arun Verma.
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.
Stories highlight the Blue Suit Awards honoring the nation’s top recruiters for the United States Air Force and United States Space Force, along with a preview of the upcoming State of the City featuring a conversation with Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones.
Extra Extra! A record breaking 255 business and civic leaders engaged in more than 60 meetings on Capitol Hill for the 47th annual SA to DC to request legislative and funding support of initiatives to move our community forward.
SAN ANTONIO, March 23, 2026 – 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.
Williamson & Williamson Real Estate Development and Consulting LLC was founded by veteran couple Jennifer Williamson, current president and CEO, and Dr. Jermain C. Williamson Sr., current vice president. Their business was originally established in 2019 with the purpose of developing affordable housing. Over the past seven years, the company has grown into an international remote online and mobile notary signing service, completing more than 50,000 notarizations.
Adriana Khalil Christian turned a passion project into a thriving business by focusing on service, accessibility, and listening to her clients’ needs. What began as a side hustle providing makeup services to brides has grown into Khalil & Co., a full-service wedding company offering beauty, photography, and videography services to couples across San Antonio.
Greater San Antonio Chamber executives and local business leaders attended a recent breakfast meeting, hosted by K Harvey Brand Partners, to hear plans for the Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) from Nicole Chambers, the exchange’s Global Managing Director of Listings. TXSE aims to become a business-friendly alternative to the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq in U.S. capital markets.
We’re proud to highlight Rebeca Clay-Flores and her efforts to raise awareness about the importance of colon cancer screenings, join us in lighting up San Antonio blue for Colon Cancer Awareness Month!
Ray Mendoza has always seen flowers as more than arrangements — he sees them as art. That vision came to life last March with the opening of Ray’s Floral Boutique at 313 N. Main Ave., transforming his growing floral business into a creative storefront rooted in downtown San Antonio.
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From a private economic briefing with Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock to milestone leadership moments with LSA Class 50 and behind-the-scenes insights into workforce and infrastructure efforts, Greater Chamber programming continued to connect leaders to what’s shaping our region. Meanwhile, SWBC, SeaWorld San Antonio, and Soldiers’ Angels announced initiatives supporting employees, families, and those who serve. Click here to read more!
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Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai and former San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg will square off in a high-profile public forum, The Great Debate, where each candidate will lay out a clear vision for the future of Bexar County. The event is hosted by the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, the San Antonio Report, and Tech Bloc.
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The 2025 cohort of the Greater Chamber’s Executive Connections:San Antonio (EC:SA) program gathered for a private dinner at Dean’s Steak & Seafood at The Kimpton River Walk.
San Antonio (Nov. 18, 2025) – The Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce and community leaders announced San Antonio as the host city for the 2026 Texas Space Summit, Sept. 21-23, 2026. Themed "Land Here, Go Beyond," the summit will highlight efforts to expand Texas' role in the commercial space economy and showcase how industry partners are strengthening the supply chain powering the nation's future in space.
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The Greater San Antonio Chamber stands united with our members as we navigate the challenges brought on by the government shutdown. Once again, our business community is demonstrating remarkable leadership, collaboration, and compassion.
The business community came out in full force to celebrate the leadership of Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai and the County Commissioners at the Greater San Antonio Chamber’s State of the County on October 15.
The sold-out event was equal parts policy discussion and pep rally! Cowboys on horseback greeted guests, and the Spurs Coyote and Spurs Jesus got the audience charged up with a “Go Spurs Go” chant to kick off the program. Then, Judge Sakai discussed the progress Bexar County has made over the past couple of years and new initiatives intended to lift up the community.
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The Greater San Antonio Chamber and the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce announce that applications are now open for Leadership San Antonio™ (LSA) - Class 50, our city’s premier leadership program.
The Greater San Antonio Chamber has launched its own podcast, Greater 210, a dynamic, new platform highlighting the voices and visionaries shaping the future of the San Antonio region.
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The Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the appointment of Col. Tim Farrell, U.S. Air Force (Retired) as Vice President of Military Affairs, Aerospace & Cybersecurity, further strengthening its executive leadership team and commitment to the region’s strategic military and defense industries.
The Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce announces the launch of its highly anticipated Executive Connections:San Antonio.
The Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce announces the launch of its highly anticipated Executive Connections:San Antonio. This innovative program is designed to welcome and support new C-suite-level executives as they transition into the San Antonio region.
"For more than a century, San Antonio has stood as a steadfast partner to our nation’s military — a relationship that defines who we are and powers a vital part of our regional economy.
As the home of Joint Base San Antonio, known as JBSA, and more than 86,000 service members and civilians, we are not just another military town — we are Military City, USA."
Mayoral Runoff Debate, Co-Hosted by the Greater San Antonio Chamber and the SA Report, Expected to Draw 600 Attendees and Set the Stage for the Final Stretch of the Campaign
The Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce announced today that its signature women’s awards program is being re-named the Mary Rose Brown Tribute to Women Business Leaders, in honor of Brown’s legacy of community service and achievements as a business leader.
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