2017 was a year of excitement and brought forth many compelling possibilities for the city of San Antonio. That’s why this year your Chamber is choosing to Celebrate San Antonio at the 2017 Annual Gala. Unlike any gala we have presented ...
Yesterday, Texans approved all seven proposed constitutional amendments facilitated through the 85th Texas Legislature. Only 5.6% of eligible voters cast their ballot this election cycle. The seven approved constitutional amendments cover a wide ...
The Chamber joined key transportation leaders within the San Antonio-Austin region at the Capitol-Alamo Joint MPO Regional Workshop last week. The event workshop was part of the Capital-Alamo Connection Study, a regional effort to develop a strategy ...
Chamber staff joined more than 500 business and community leaders this week at the Water Forum VIII, hosted by the San Antonio River Authority (SARA). The theme for this year’s event was River Reflections, aimed at highlighting the intrinsic ...
Over the past few months, a string of natural disasters have heavily impacted the United States and our neighbors. As a community, our prayers are with those who have lost loved ones, and our hearts go out to all who have been affected.One of the ...
On October 31, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) designated San Antonio as a Creative City of Gastronomy. San Antonio, along with seven other cities across the globe, received this specific designation, ...
It is hard to believe that 2017 is almost in the books. With December just around the corner, we would like to invite you to celebrate with us at our 2017 Annual Gala. During the Gala, which is themed Celebrate San Antonio, the Chamber will honor ...
Today the Chamber had the honor of “tipping off” our 2017 Celebrate America’s Military. Presented by Boeing and hosted at Morgan’s Wonderland, the opening ceremony featured the South Texas Regional Adaptive and Paralympic ...
Hosted by Trinity University’s Department of Education, the Chamber’s Education and Workforce Development committee met with area superintendents to discuss outcomes from the 85th Texas Legislature, policy issues to consider in the ...
The third meeting of the Mayor’s Housing Task force was held on Monday, October 30 at the San Antonio Central Library. The first two meetings covered our city’s history of homeownership, moving into what defines affordability. The third ...
Last week, the Texas Transportation Commission approved a $17 million financial assistance grant to the Alamo Regional Mobility Authority for the Loop 1604 Managed Lanes Project.The Loop 1604 Managed Lanes Project consists of tolled and non-tolled ...
Nearly 500 influential business and community leaders filled the beautiful Texas Ballroom at the Grand Hyatt on Monday to hear Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff deliver his annual State of the County address. Judge Wolff shared exciting news about the ...
The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors reaffirmed the election of Shaun D. Kennedy, San Antonio Regional Chairman of Texas Capital Bank, as the 2018 Chairman of the Board. Kennedy has been serving as Chair-elect during ...
On Thursday, October 19, the Texas Business Leadership Council held their Fall Members Meeting at the historic St. Anthony Hotel in downtown San Antonio. Eddie Aldrete, Senior Vice President of IBC Bank, moderated a discussion titled “NAFTA ...
The Chamber’s Nominating Task Force, chaired by 2016 Chairman Renée Flores, AVP Consumer Digital Support for AT&T, announced the following eight nominees to serve a three-year term on the Chamber’s Board of Directors, ...
The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce was honored to be among the more than 100 active duty military members, veterans, community leaders, and Union Pacific employees gathered for a ceremony to unveil a special train engine at Sunset Station in San ...
Early Voting for the November 7, 2017, General and Special Elections began this week. On the ballot are seven proposed State Constitutional Amendments referred by the 85th Legislature. The proposed amendments cover a wide range of topics, including ...
Recently, a string of natural disasters have heavily impacted the United States and our neighbors. As a community, our prayers are with those who have lost loved ones, and our hearts go out to all who have been affected.One of the most devastated ...
Known as a formidable champion for the San Antonio business community, Texas House Speaker Joe Straus has created the House Select Committee on Economic Competitiveness and appointed Representative Byron Cook (TX-8) as chair. In a October 12, 2017 ...
Yesterday, the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Transportation Committee hosted Councilman Rey Saldana of District 4. Councilman Saldana currently chairs the City of San Antonio Transportation Committee and Inter-governmental Relations Committee. In ...
Next year marks our 40th annual SA to DC advocacy visit. For decades, members of our local business community, community-based organizations, state and local elected officials, and military personnel travel to D.C. to discuss the specific needs and ...
Yesterday, the San Antonio Chamber attended the Mayor’s second Housing Policy Task Force, hosted at the San Antonio Central Library. This dynamic team is tasked with the responsibility of building new and improved Housing Policy ...
This week, Chamber leaders had a lively visit with Pre-K 4 SA officials and children to learn about the program’s progress and future. Chamber Chairman Rad Weaver, along with Chair-Elect Shaun Kennedy, President & CEO Richard Perez, and ...
Hosted by the University of Texas’ Austin campus, the nation’s Federal Reserve Banks brought together thought leaders from across the country to discuss policies and strategies for investing in America’s workforce. Serving as the ...
The topic of diversification of area schools is nothing new to San Antonians. When we think of diversity, we normally think of ethnic diversity. Rarely does the notion of socioeconomic diversity enter the conversation. Yet, this is the issue that ...
Yesterday afternoon we hosted our 2018 SA to DC kick-off meeting at the beautiful Embassy Suites Hotel at Brooks. Leo Gomez, President and CEO of Brooks, who is serving as 2018 Chair of the SA to DC trip, hosted us on the new property. This ...
Chamber staff joined more than 150 business and community leaders last week at the City of San Antonio Air Quality Summit. The event, hosted by the City of San Antonio Office of Sustainability and the San Antonio Business Journal focused on ways ...
As part of a larger focus on early education issues in the San Antonio region, your Chamber, in partnership with Pre-K 4 SA, is encouraging members to take an opportunity to visit one of the four Pre-K 4 SA centers. Started in 2012 after former ...
Since 1970, your San Antonio Chamber of Commerce has been honored to host and promote many fun and exciting events designed to celebrate our nation’s great military service men and women in San Antonio. “Celebrate America’s ...
Join Leadership San Antonio’s inaugural class, the class of 1975-1976, and the Leadership San Antonio Alumni Association for our final event of 2017. LSA 1 will host this event and discuss the evolving landscape and changes seen since ...