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 ...
If you want to meet and network with great business leaders, mark your calendar for Wednesday, October 11, 2017, from 5 – 7 p.m. at the University of the Incarnate Word Rosenberg SkyRoom, 4301 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209, and join us for ...
The 85th Texas Legislative Sessions was one of the toughest and most controversial yet. Nonetheless, your Chamber staff worked tirelessly with lawmakers and partners to get good bills across the finish line and block bills that would have been ...
Joint Base San Antonio held its annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration at the Fort Sam Houston Theater to kick-off Hispanic Heritage month, which runs through the month of October. The event uniquely highlights the rich history and valuable impact ...
Mayor Ron Nirenberg has launched a new Housing Policy Task Force focusing on addressing the growing demand for affordable housing in our community. As our city rapidly grows, our affordable housing opportunities dwindle. Mayor Ron Nirenberg has ...
On Friday, September 29, St. Mary’s University, the Texas-Mexico Trade Coalition, and the Rivard Report held a half-day program on the progress of renegotiations of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Former US Ambassador to ...
Last week, business and community leaders filled the beautiful Chamber West Patio to honor the Bexar County delegation. The event gave attendees the opportunity to honor the delegation’s success and show appreciation for their hard work this ...
With the ever increasing use of social media and other technology platforms by adults and children, the issue of cyberbullying took center stage during the regular session of the Texas Legislature. This was especially true for Texas House of ...
On Monday, September 25, San Antonio businesses attended a panel discussion on the benefits of wellness programs at work while enjoying a healthy breakfast at the Chamber’s Northside Business Center. Workplace wellness experts who shared best ...
On September 23, our Chamber staff participated in the CentroMed Second Annual Para Mí 5K at Mission County Park. Continuing with our chairman Rad Weaver’s 2017 priorities, your San Antonio Chamber knows that a healthy balance of work ...
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) and Texas Workforce Solutions, in conjunction with Tri-Agency Initiative partners, Governor's Office of Economic Development & Tourism and industry associations, are taking this week to raise awareness about ...
All but two members of the Bexar County delegation will be joining us at our Beers and Bills Appreciation Reception set for this Thursday, September 21, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Grab a cold one and mingle with Dean of the Delegation Roland Gutierrez; ...
The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce is excited to host our annual Celebrate America’s Military (CAM) events again this November. Since 1970, the Chamber has organized and promoted more than a dozen events, proudly presented with the generosity ...
Some of the best things in life are free, and we have some free advice to help you keep your employees healthy and your business successful. After all, a healthy employee is a happy and productive employee! Learn how you can have a healthy workforce ...
The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for their annual Business Connect Summit that prioritizes training, services, workshops and contracting opportunities to help local small businesses grow. This ...
Primetime: A Membership Showcase is coming up on October 11 and will be hosted by University of the Incarnate Word at the Sky Room at 5pm!Primetime is our membership showcase to congratulate and highlight the 273 new members and volunteers who ...
On September 13, BioMed SA held its annual dinner at the Vista at Valero where hundreds of business and community leaders celebrated the accomplishments of the thriving healthcare and bioscience community.Leonard Pinchuk, Ph.D., D.Sc., received the ...
The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Transportation Committee welcomed Texas Monthly’s “Rookie of the Year,” State Representative Ina Minjarez yesterday to give members insight on the key outcomes from the legislative session. This ...
Make plans to join the Chamber, our SA to DC Chairman Leo Gomez, President and CEO of Brooks, and your fellow business and community leaders January 29 through February 1 as we advocate in our nation’s capital for policy issues that matter to ...
Rad Weaver, the 2017 Chairman of the Board of the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, made wellness one of his top priorities. The health of our community is vital to the strength of our workforce, and that is why the Chamber is partnering with the ...
Known as a formidable champion for San Antonio, Speaker of the House Joe Straus addressed a packed and energized room of more than 400 influential community and business leaders. Due to the record-breaking number of attendees, we streamed the ...
The deadline to apply for LSA class 43 has been extended until Monday, October 16 at 5 p.m.For nearly 43 years, Leadership San Antonio (LSA) has helped to shape the future leaders of San Antonio. This program, one of the first of its kind in Texas, ...
The San Antonio Chamber’s Annual Commanders Reception was held last week at the historic Depot at Sunset Station. The Chamber hosted more than 200 attendees at the event, which serves as a unique opportunity for our local Military leaders to ...