We will have a new member of the Bexar County Delegation after Tuesday! Early voting for the Texas House District 125 Runoff Election ends today, and Election Day is Tuesday, March 12. For a list of polling sites and times, click here.Fred Rangel ...
The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce commends Chairman Huberty, Speaker Bonnen, and House Public Education Committee members for crafting a comprehensive plan that updates how Texas funds public schools and also provides meaningful property tax ...
President and CEO Richard Perez testified before the CPS Energy public input session this week to express Chamber members’ concerns regarding the City of San Antonio’s draft Climate and Adaptation plan. The City’s plan proposes San ...
Election season is upon us again with only 72 days until the May 4, 2019, General Election. The Mayor and all members of City Council are up for re-election. We have a total of nine candidates running for Mayor, including incumbent Ron Nirenberg who ...
More than 65 cybersecurity professionals and stakeholders convened for the Chamber’s monthly meeting of the Cyber Industry Council / CyberSecurity San Antonio program. Hosted by Girls Inc., the community welcomed Heather Aguillon from Girls ...
Not so long ago, a group of complete strangers came together to plan an event in three weeks about a topic we knew nothing about—Economic Development in San Antonio.As cities like Austin and Houston explode with population and economic growth, ...
Earlier this month, the Chamber welcomed Dyan Warrenburg as the new Vice President of Membership Development. In addition to training and overseeing the Membership Department, Dyan will utilize her broad knowledge and experience in sales to help the ...
Hear from thought leaders about the long-term effects of adverse childhood experiences and learn how we can become self-healing communities.Featuring: Colleen Bohmann: Executive Director of Learning Support Services, North East Independent School ...
A record-setting number of San Antonians traveled to Washington, DC last week for the 41st annual SA to DC advocacy trip. The delegation, which was made up of more than 175 business and community leaders, was led by Juan Antonio Flores, Executive ...
At the annual State of the District for SAISD, superintendent Pedro Martinez’s overarching message was that the district is “on course” with turning around underperforming schools and raising student success across the board. ...
Two candidates vying for the Texas House District 125 seat are heading for a runoff election. Tuesday was Election Day and a total of 6, 215 ballots were cast, a mere 6% of registered voters in the district. After mail-in ballots were counted, the ...
Morgan’s Wonderland, the world’s first theme park designed with special-needs individuals in mind and built for everyone’s enjoyment, will kick off its 10th season at 10 a.m. Friday, March 1.Opening-weekend hours will be 10 a.m. to ...
Leadership San Antonio invites all LSA alumni to a meet and greet on Thursday, February 28, with incoming city manager Erik Walsh.Before he moves into his new role on March 1, LSA Class 43 Alumni have invited Eric Walsh to share his vision for San ...
On Sunday and Monday, more than 175 business and community leaders will head to Washington D.C. for the annual SA to DC trip. While in Washington, the group will meet with members of Congress and government officials about business, industry, ...
The Texas Legislative Session is moving along quickly now that both the Senate and House committees have been set. Several hearings have already taken place, primarily to discuss the state budget. This week, Governor Greg Abbott, Lt. Governor Dan ...
Early voting for the Special Election for Texas House District 125 is open and will continue through February 8. Five candidates are vying for the seat previously held by Justin Rodriguez, who recently replaced the late Paul Elizondo on the Bexar ...
What do wind turbines, drones, and weather radars have in common? They are all top of mind for Texas military leaders focused on training, security, and technology. Hosted by the Texas Military Preparedness Commission (TMPC), the Texas Military ...
The Governor’s Committee to Support the Military recently released their 2018 report that highlights recommendations for policy changes and legislative action. The Committee’s report includes thirteen recommendations to improve upon ...
After weeks of preparation and planning, the 44th Class for Leadership San Antonio (LSA) met for an opening retreat to connect and begin the important task of team-building and organizing the goals and vision for LSA this year.The retreat kicked off ...
More than 60 cybersecurity professionals and stakeholders convened for the first Cyber Industry Council / CyberSecurity San Antonio meeting of the year. Hosted by St. Mary’s University, the community welcomed Ernesto Ballesteros as its ...
On Monday, policy and military experts gathered at the Texas Capitol to discuss the importance of hardening the nation’s grid. Today, residents take utilities for granted – when a light switch is flipped up, power is there. A faucet is ...
Your Chamber announced today that Vice President of CyberSecurity San Antonio Will Garrett will transition from his position at the Chamber to a new role as Port San Antonio's Vice President and Director of Cybersecurity Development. He will be ...
The Texas House and Senate released their preliminary budgets this week which kickstarts debate over public school finance reform and property tax reform, two major focal points for state lawmakers in the 86th Legislative Session.The House budget ...
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has issued a call for stakeholder input on a revised and expanded list of industry-based certifications to be used for public school accountability. The previous list consisted of 73 industry-based certifications and ...
The Alamo Colleges District (ACD) has been recognized with the 2018 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award (MBNQA), marking a significant milestone in the district's ongoing journey to achieve the highest level of student success and performance ...
San Antonio’s Hiring Our Heroes Military Spouse Professional Network is in full swing for the new year. Focusing on providing support for San Antonio’s military spouses seeking meaningful careers is top priority for this network of ...
With every New Year comes new resolutions, a chance for everyone to refocus and establish new commitments and priorities. There is no better way to start off 2019 than committing to help improve our community and getting involved in the Chamber is a ...
On Tuesday, the 86th Texas Legislative Session convened and members, new and old, were officially sworn in. Overall, it was a great day for members who were joined by their loved ones and constituents throughout the day.On Monday, Comptroller Hegar ...
On Wednesday, the New American Economy and Welcoming America announced San Antonio as one of 13 cities selected to participate in the Gateways for Growth Challenge. The Chamber partnered with the City’s Office of Immigration Liaison to compete ...
In the third round, a cohort of 13 joins 41 communities in a commitment to integrate immigrants and create opportunities for allNew American Economy (NAE) and Welcoming America have selected San Antonio to receive a Gateways for Growth award in the ...