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Texas Legislative Interim Charges for 2024
Tuesday, June 4, 2024

Texas Legislative Interim Charges for 2024

Texas Legislative Interim Charges for 2024 Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick outlined 57 issues for the Texas Senate to examine — ranging from border security to innovative power generation — before the next legislative session begins in January. ...

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SAT Closer to Direct Flight to DCA
Tuesday, June 4, 2024

SAT Closer to Direct Flight to DCA

SAT Closer to Direct Flight to DCA The long-awaited FAA reauthorization bill has passed both Chambers of Congress and was signed by the President last month. After years of effort by the City of San Antonio and the Greater San Antonio Chamber of ...

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Update on the City Charter Review Commission
Tuesday, June 4, 2024

Update on the City Charter Review Commission

Update on the City Charter Review Commission The Mayor-appointed City Charter Review Commission has completed deliberations and will present its recommendations to the City Council in the June 5th B Session. The Council can accept recommendations ...

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First Direct Flights to Europe from SAT Departing Soon
Monday, May 6, 2024

First Direct Flights to Europe from SAT Departing Soon

The San Antonio Airport will have seasonal, nonstop flights to Europe starting on Friday, May 17, 2024. Condor Airlines will fly to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) in Germany, which connects to dozens of destinations throughout Europe and beyond. Tickets ...

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Municipal Election Results
Monday, May 6, 2024

Municipal Election Results

Voters from across Bexar County headed to the polls for a municipal election on Saturday, May 4. Turnout was not impressive. Only 37,476 ballots were cast out of 1.25 million registered voters for a turnout of 2.99%. The 2022 municipal election had ...

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Board Action Report - April
Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Board Action Report - April

The Greater San Antonio Chamber held its monthly Executive Board meeting at The Rock at La Cantera on April 18, 2024. We are grateful to the San Antonio Spurs & Entertainment for hosting us in the lovely venue. Our 2024 Chair of the Board, Mario ...

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LSA 48 Class Day 1: Serve With Heart
Friday, April 5, 2024

LSA 48 Class Day 1: Serve With Heart

LSA48 Class Day 1: Serve With Heart “Leadership is service, not position.” - Tim Fargo What happens when you bring 55 powerhouse servant leaders together for a full day of community service? They impact the lives of over a thousand ...

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Healthcare Meeting at Galen College of Nursing
Friday, April 5, 2024

Healthcare Meeting at Galen College of Nursing

The Galen College of Nursing recently played host to the March Healthcare Committee meeting. The discussion was opened by the esteemed Jimena Saenz, Chair of the Committee, who set the stage for an exchange of different ideas and perspectives. Dr. ...

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Cybersecurity Council Addresses Apprenticeships
Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Cybersecurity Council Addresses Apprenticeships

The Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce met recently to discuss workforce training and education. Council Chair Roman Medina (SVP/CISO - Jefferson Bank) welcomed the group and introduced the hosts of the meeting, the team at the San Antonio ...

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Board Action Report - February Executive Board Meeting
Sunday, March 3, 2024

Board Action Report - February Executive Board Meeting

The Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce held its Executive Board Meeting on February 15, 2024, at KGBTexas Communications. The meeting was presided over by our 2024 Chair of the Board Mario A. Barrera, and Vice Chair Pat Frost. The meeting ...

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Healthcare Committee Holds Second Meeting
Saturday, March 2, 2024

Healthcare Committee Holds Second Meeting

The Healthcare Committee held its second meeting on February 15, 2024. Hosted by Methodist Healthcare, the meeting commenced with opening remarks from Board Chair Jimena Saenz. The session delved into a thorough discussion of the 2024 goals, ...

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Opening Retreat a Great Kickoff for LSA 48
Friday, March 1, 2024

Opening Retreat a Great Kickoff for LSA 48

On Friday morning, January 19, as the sun was rising, opening retreat weekend kicked off at Hemisfair Park. The Steering Committee extended a hearty welcome to the Class of 2024, greeting them with warm smiles and steaming cups of coffee at the chic ...

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Air Force to Reorganize to Maximize Resources Globally
Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Air Force to Reorganize to Maximize Resources Globally

The Air Force and Space Force’s top civilian and uniformed leaders unveiled large-scale plans to structurally reorganize at the Air and Space Forces Association’s Air Warfare Symposium in Aurora, Colorado following a wide review that ...

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Economic Development Council Launches New Year
Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Economic Development Council Launches New Year

The Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Council began its 2024 campaign under the direction of new Council Chair David Adelman, Area Real Estate. The Council was graciously hosted by Jackson Walker in their new office on ...

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Healthcare Committee Holds First Meeting
Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Healthcare Committee Holds First Meeting

The Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Healthcare Committee held its first meeting on Wednesday, January 31st. Graciously hosted by the Bexar County Medical Society, the Committee met to discuss the role and goals of the new committee for 2024 ...

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Board Action Report – January Executive Board
Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Board Action Report – January Executive Board

The Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce held its first Executive Board Meeting of 2024, hosted by Norton Rose Fulbright on January 18, 2024. The meeting was presided over by our 2024 Chair of the Board and Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright, Mario ...

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Cybersecurity Council Kicks-Off 2024
Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Cybersecurity Council Kicks-Off 2024

The Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Cybersecurity Council met at Jefferson Bank on Wednesday, January 17th to kick off 2024. New Council Chair Roman Medina, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at Jefferson Bank ...

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Aerospace Committee Charts Course for 2024
Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Aerospace Committee Charts Course for 2024

The Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Aerospace Committee convened its first meeting of 2024 under the leadership of new chair and Knight Aerospace CEO Bianca Rhodes. Bianca graciously hosted the committee at Knight Aerospace at Port San ...

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