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Friday, May 1, 2020

Message From the President

In accordance with Governor Abbott’s Phase One plan to reopen Texas, today restaurants and several other businesses may reopen with restrictions. This week, as restaurants started preparing to reopen, the Chamber received feedback from our ...

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Friday, May 1, 2020

Abbott signs three executive orders to reopen Texan economy

On Monday, Governor Abbott announced three new executive orders related to the opening of the State of Texas. Executive Order No. GA-18 includes phase one to safely open the State of Texas. Phase one allows retail stores, restaurants, theaters and ...

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Friday, April 24, 2020

Board of Directors meet remotely for April meeting

Yesterday, the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce held its first ever virtual Board of Directors Meeting, which focused on significant updates and information about what the Chamber has been working on over the last two months. The meeting kicked-off ...

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Friday, April 24, 2020

City approves Emergency Housing Assistance Program

On Thursday, the San Antonio City Council approved a $25 million COVID-19 Emergency Housing Assistance Program. Last week, the City of San Antonio proposed $15.8 million for the program and yesterday city council added another $9.2 million to the ...

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Friday, April 24, 2020

Quarantine is the perfect time to add to the family

In the wake of COVID-19, there is one area of our community that could use your help in the most furry and fun way. While we are practicing responsible social distancing, Animal Care officers are still on patrol, addressing public safety calls in ...

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Friday, April 17, 2020

Chamber hosts virtual town hall with Senator Ted Cruz

In preparation for the development of the next coronavirus relief package, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz has made it a priority to hear from business and community leaders across the state. On Wednesday, more than 250 business and community leaders joined ...

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Friday, April 17, 2020

2020 Census extended through October

In the wake of COVID-19, the U.S. Census Bureau announced significant operational changes, including extending the self-response and door-to-door data collection until October 31, 2020.In addition, the Bureau asked Congress for a four-month delay in ...

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Friday, April 17, 2020

Property owners now eligible for “Green” PACE funding

Owners of commercial, industrial, and residential properties now have a low-cost way to go “Green” and lower utility bills while increasing property values. Eligible property owners can use the Property Assessed Clean Energy Program ...

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Friday, April 10, 2020

Stay Home, Work Safe Order extended to April 30

Yesterday, Mayor Nirenberg and the San Antonio City Council extended the Stay Home, Work Safe order through April 30. This order asks residents to stay home unless they are engaging in essential activities or considered an essential employee, as per ...

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Friday, April 10, 2020

Federal government works on additional COVID-19 funding

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is requesting an additional $250 billion for the Small Business Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The PPP is expected to run dry if additional funding is not appropriated. According to the Administration, $70 ...

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