On Tuesday, the United States Senate voted to extend the deadline to apply for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to August 8th, just hours before it was set to expire. The bill was sent to the House where it was similarly passed by unanimous ...
On July 1, the United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) officially replaced the 26-year North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), following three years of work between the three countries.Updates to key industries such as digital trade and ...
After months of gathering data, the new Texas Military Preparedness Commission’s Biennial Report for 2019-2020 is complete and posted online here.The report which begins with a letter to the Governor, highlights the past two years of growth ...
As the premier business organization in San Antonio, we are fiercely loyal and protective of a major source of our best workers and talented leadership: our public schools.Recognizing that the COVID-19 pandemic has put immense pressure on schools, ...
The San Antonio Chamber Board of Directors met virtually yesterday morning for the June Board of Directors meeting. Following a welcome and opening remarks from Chamber Chair and President and CEO of Southwest Research Institute Adam Hamilton, the ...
Yesterday, the Chamber, along with several community partners, kicked off #weheartSAheroes, a city-wide celebration to honor and thank essential workers for their dedication, contributions, and sacrifices during the COVID-19 crisis. This social ...
There has been an increase in positive cases of COVID-19 in San Antonio this month, spurring additional precautions taken by our local leaders. Additionally, many residents are questioning whether they should get tested and where they can get one. ...
Given the rapidly increasing number of positive COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations across the state, Governor Greg Abbott issued Executive Order GA-28 this morning. The positivity rate for COVID-19 has exceeded 10%, leading the Governor to tighten ...
On Tuesday, the Chamber’s Public Policy Council hosted a meeting focused on police reform and FY21 Appropriations. To kick off the meeting, Councilwoman Ana Sandoval shared her thoughts on police reform at the local level. As a public health ...
Your San Antonio Chamber of Commerce’s Senior Enlisted Advisory Committee (SEAC) was honored to promote and highlight the recruiting efforts of our Army partners nationwide at this week’s Committee meeting. The SEAC, chaired by Brannon ...
On Monday, Governor Greg Abbott announced the results of a study completed by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts at the request of the Texas Military Preparedness Commission (TMPC) analyzing the impact on the state’s economy of the ...
Did you know that 25% of San Antonio households do not have access to the Internet? The digital divide has long been a focus for your Chamber, and this week, we are thrilled to see progress being made through City Hall. On Tuesday, June 23, the City ...
Voters in San Antonio have an opportunity to influence their representation in state and federal offices next month. Originally scheduled for May, this year’s runoff election will be held July 14, with races in both Republican and Democratic ...
Mental health is an important part of overall health and wellbeing. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It may also affect how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices during an emergency. SonderMind is innovatively changing the ...
Since the Coronavirus crisis hit San Antonio, essential employees throughout the City have worked selflessly and tirelessly to support our community, our businesses, and our families. Here at the Chamber, we recognize the contributions essential ...
Thursday morning, the United States Supreme Court ruled that the Administration could not abruptly end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, or DACA, in a 5 – 4 decision led by Chief Justice Roberts.The DACA program was created ...
As we focus our efforts as a Community on reopening our economy, we are conducting a community-wide evaluation to identify current and projected job openings in order to integrate short-term training and certification program needs and get people ...
Last Friday, local business and community leaders tuned-in for the 2020 United State of the City Business Forum with Mayor Ron Nirenberg. Since the COVID-19 pandemic reached San Antonio, Mayor Ron Nirenberg has pivoted from economic development to ...
On Monday, we learned of a long-sought victory for LGBTQ employees. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a 6 – 3 decision that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 forbids discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and transgender ...
Earlier this week, Governor Greg Abbott provided an update on the rising number of positive COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations throughout the state, as well as the number of hospital beds available. On Tuesday, out of the state's 54,844 hospital ...
The City of San Antonio is seeking applicants for the San Antonio Water System Board of Trustees to replace its three longest-serving members, one representing the north half of the City and two representing the southeast quadrant and south half of ...
In 1948, President Truman signed the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act which allowed women to serve in our armed forces. During the 85th legislative session in Texas, State Representative Victoria Neave filed House Bill 2698 to designate ...
During the 86th Legislative session, your San Antonio Chamber of Commerce was honored to provide support for Senate Bill 1557, which established the Purple Star Campus program. The legislation passed, and the path was paved to help schools highlight ...
Are you reopening your business, but unsure how to do it safely? Compiled from national, statewide, and local mandates, regulations, and suggestions, www.safewellnow.com is providing business owners with a simplified collection of all the ...
The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce applauds the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to not permit an abrupt end to the Deferred Action on Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. The Chamber has long championed programs and policies that cultivate, ...
I was terribly saddened to hear of the passing of Bartell Zachry. We all know and recognize the Zachry name as one of San Antonio’s most important and successful construction companies. What you may not know is that Bartell Zachry was a ...
Last week, Congressman Will Hurd (TX-23) sat down with San Antonio Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, Richard Perez to reflect on his time in office, expectations for the next federal recovery package, and thoughts on reopening the U.S. ...
The future of our economy depends upon resiliency and innovation, characteristics that are embodied by our local high school and college students. Interest in summer internships remains high, and your Chamber encourages you to consider hosting a ...
On Wednesday, June 3, your Chamber’s Cyber Council / CyberSecurity San Antonio program gathered for its monthly meeting via video conference. The Cyber Council is chaired by Rich Valdez, Chief Technology Officer of IPSecure, a cybersecurity ...
Today, President Trump signed into law the Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act, H.R. 7010 aimed at addressing many of the concerns with the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The House passed H.R. 7010 by 417-1 on May 27, 2020, and the Senate ...