Nearly 500 community and business leaders gathered at the Chamber’s annual State of the County to tip their hats to Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff. Judge Wolff has been the driving force behind booming growth, collaborating with the ...
Nearly eight years ago, America was in the midst of an economic recession, and as shoppers started buying less and saving more, small businesses began to suffer. In an attempt to support local shops by encouraging people to “Shop Small,” ...
Have you registered for SA to DC 2019? More than 50 San Antonio business and community leaders have, and the planes are filling up fast!In 2018, we took a record 175 participants to Washington D.C., and in addition to securing funding for our great ...
The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Upgrade, a program under the San Antonio Education Partnership, in launching the Bridging the Talent Gap (BTTG) survey, and Chamber President and CEO Richard Perez encourages all business to ...
On Monday, your Chamber’s Cybersecurity Industry Council meeting was hosted by leadership of the San Antonio Police Department at their Public Safety Headquarters. Assistant Police Chief Anthony Trevino welcomed the Council to the Public ...
Your Chamber believes in the power of relationships and the strength of membership. As the premier pro-business organization in San Antonio, we understand and appreciate the importance of our members' support and dedication. That's why we are ...
This is your last chance to personally visit with us to discuss the amazing trip we have planned for you next year! If you are on the fence thinking about whether you should sign up or not, this is your opportunity to get all the information you ...
KLRN graciously hosted our October Board of Directors meeting this morning, with 1999 Chamber Chairman of the Board and President and CEO of KLRN Arthur Emerson providing a welcome. The board also heard from KLRN Board Chairman Luis de la Torre, ...
Your Chamber’s staff hit the polls this week to cast their votes for the 2018 Midterm Election. Since its founding, the Chamber has been a strong proponent of civic engagement and participation in the political process. Over the past few ...
The much-anticipated Healthcare and Biosciences Economic Impact Study Rollout Luncheon is just around the corner! In 2016, we learned that Healthcare and Bioscience industries are San Antonio’s largest economic driver and that one in six San ...
During the past few years, San Antonio has seen a tremendous amount of growth, both geographically and economically. Any business owner, large or small, knows the struggles of keeping up with a growing economy and the difficulties of staying ...
At the foothills of the Andes Mountains, lies a bustling city filled with picturesque plazas and upscale cafes. When the sun sets, the urban center of Mendoza, Argentina comes to life. After 10 p.m. locals take to the streets to fill restaurants and ...
Nearly 150 key business and community leaders gathered at the Embassy Suites Riverwalk Downtown Hotel for the fifth and final part of the Chamber’s highly anticipated Congressional Series featuring U.S. Congressman Lamar Smith (R-TX). The ...
On Thursday, October 18, Chamber President and CEO, Richard Perez, testified in support of the interpretive design for the Alamo grounds, which City Council approved after hours of public testimony.The Chamber Board of Directors approved the ...
Don’t be left behind as industry and government leaders from San Antonio travel to Washington together to advocate for issues that make this city strong and competitive! During last year’s SA to DC trip, we took a record 175 participants ...
Celebrate Americas Military (CAM) provides an opportunity for your Chamber and our community to thank and honor those who have risked their lives to ensure our freedom. Each year, the two week long celebration concludes with the premiere event, the ...
Since 1970, your San Antonio Chamber of Commerce has been honored to host Celebrate America’s Military (CAM) as a way to show appreciation and support for our military service members and their families. This year, we have added a new event to ...
The deadline to apply for Class 44 of Leadership San Antonio (LSA) has been extended until Noon on Wednesday, October 24. For nearly 44 years, Leadership San Antonio (LSA) has helped shape the future leaders of San Antonio. More than 1,500 ...
On Monday, October 15, your Chamber’s President and CEO Richard Perez urged San Antonio voters to Go Vote No when he participated in a Charter Amendment Forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the San Antonio Area. The event was ...
On Wednesday, Stephanie Reyes, the Chamber’s VP of Public Policy, participated in a six -member panel invited by the San Antonio Nonprofit Council to discuss the Paid Sick Leave ordinance passed by the San Antonio City Council in ...
The newest State Senator from the Bexar County Delegation, Peter Flores (R-TX), joined the Chamber’s Public Policy Council on Tuesday to talk about his priorities for the upcoming 86th Texas Legislature.During the meeting, Senator Flores made ...
Join 150 other San Antonio leaders in Washington, DC for our annual advocacy trip February 4-7, 2019. This 41st trip is co-chaired by Kathy Garcia of CPS Energy, and Juan Antonio Flores of Port San Antonio.Will your participation make a difference? ...
This week, the 3rd Court of Appeals in Austin heard oral arguments from attorneys representing the parties on the challenge to the City of Austin’s Paid Sick Leave Ordinance (PSL). Your Chamber joined other San Antonio Chambers of Commerce and ...
Do you want to save money on items you need?Let’s play a quick game: You need 250 black and white copies. Would you rather pay $30 for them of $6.25 for them? If you answered $6.25 (and we hope you did), then you need to make sure you are a ...
This past week, San Antonio was home to the inaugural Texas Cyber Summit – a gathering of nearly a thousand security industry practitioners at a highly technical cyber conference. The San Antonio Chamber’s CyberSecurity San Antonio ...
The City of San Antonio’s Office of Sustainability is now accepting nominations for its third annual SA Tomorrow Sustainability Awards. The award honors businesses and organizations that showcase breakthroughs and innovations using the three ...
On Tuesday, October 9, Chamber President and CEO Richard Perez passionately represented Secure San Antonio’s Future in a debate focusing on Propositions A, B, and C, which will appear on the November 6 ballot.Watch the video above or Click ...
The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee approved the Chamber’s State Legislative Agenda this week. This document sets out the Chamber’s official position on a wide range of complex public policy issues that directly ...
There are more than one million new registered voters in Bexar County ahead of the midterm elections, the fourth highest number in the state. While low voter turnout remains a challenge in Bexar County, your Chamber has been working hard to get ...
Join the next SA to DC planning meeting on Monday, October 15 at 3:30 PM at our Northside Business Center located at 1100 NW Loop 410, Suite 109.On September 17, our Co-Chairs Kathy Garcia and Juan Antonio Flores kicked off next year’s ...