The Greater San Antonio Chamber Announces New Initiative Supporting Military Families San Antonio (SMF.SA)
San Antonio, TX [ June 6, 2024]—The Greater San Antonio announced a new initiative, Supporting Military Families San Antonio (SMF.SA), at a press conference on June 6th. This groundbreaking effort aims to enhance the quality of life for military personnel and their loved ones, focusing on key priorities identified by senior military leaders and families.
SMF.SA will secure support and connect valuable existing resources to address critical needs such as healthcare accessibility, military spouse employment, and servicemember transition into the civilian workforce. In response to feedback from our community leaders and military families, we have two initial primary focus areas – Healthcare and Military Spouse Support. Partners will pledge to support military families by:
Healthcare:
- Committing to offering access to quality, affordable healthcare for military families.
- Simplifying the healthcare delivery system to ensure easy access to specialized care outside of military installations.
Military Spouse Support:
- Empowering hiring managers and supervisors to recognize and leverage the unique strengths of military spouses in the workforce to offer competitive career opportunities.
- Providing information on the benefits of hiring military spouses and resources to facilitate their recruitment and integration into the workforce.
“At the Greater Chamber, we firmly support our Military, USA, and recognize the crucial role of standing by our military families. We are immensely proud of the positive feedback we've received,” said President and CEO Jeff Webster. “We are excited about the future collaborations with our local community business members, including USAA, Walmart, and our city and state representatives. Together, we will significantly impact our community and support military personnel and their families.”
Speakers included Greater San Antonio Chamber President and CEO Jeff Webster, Texas State Senator Donna Campbell, District 25, Texas State Senator José Menéndez, District 26, Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai, Bexar County Commissioner Grant Moody, Precinct 3, Joint Base San Antonio Military Leaders, and other supporting community and business leaders.
For more information on Supporting Military Families San Antonio (SMF.SA), visit https://www.sachamber.org/supporting-military-families-sa
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About the Greater San Antonio Chamber
The Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce is the preeminent voice of the San Antonio business community. As the largest business association in the region, the Greater Chamber advocates on behalf of the business community at the local, state, and federal levels; collaborates with educational institutions and organizations to build a stronger workforce for the future; and provides a way for businesses of every size to build their network.