Earlier this month, the Chamber announced that CyberSecurity San Antonio would join Texas Cyber Summit in a partnership to host their first international security conference. The conference, which is being held at the Wyndam Riverwalk from October ...
On Wednesday, September 5, Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order establishing the Governor’s Committee to Support the Military. One of the 22 members selected by Governor Abbott was Chamber Vice President of Military Affairs and ...
In April, an effort to secure a non-stop flight between San Antonio International Airport and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in the U.S. House of Representatives was thwarted by opposition from airlines. Many of you engaged legislators by ...
Join other community and business leaders as we hear for the first time the vision of SA to DC 2019 Co-Chairs Kathy Garcia, Vice President at CPS Energy, and Juan Antonio Flores, Executive Vice President of Port San Antonio.Our annual kick-off ...
More than 1,700 viewers tuned-in to the Chamber’s Texas House District 121 Facebook Forum featuring candidates Celina Montoya (D) and Steve Allison (R), moderated by the Chamber’s 2018 Chairman of the Board Shaun Kennedy. Both candidates ...
On Monday, September 10, the San Antonio Chamber will honor Rosemary Kowalski with our Pathfinder Award. Rosemary’s longstanding legacy in San Antonio, including her countless contributions to the community, made her the obvious choice for ...
The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Brigadier General David E. Petersen, USAF (Ret.) has re-joined the Chamber team as Executive Vice President. Dave joined the Chamber team as Executive Vice President in 2015 and was ...
Following the 4th Court of Appeals denial of a request to block three charter amendments from appearing on the November ballot, Secure San Antonio’s Future took the case to the Texas Supreme Court on Tuesday, September 4. Unfortunately, the ...
Harland Clarke Holdings, members of your Chamber for 65 years, hosted the August Board of Directors meeting at its headquarters near La Cantera. Victor Nichols, CEO, welcomed the packed room and outlined the evolution of the company from payroll ...
On Wednesday, the 4th Court of Appeals denied a request from the Secure San Antonio’s Future PAC to block three charter amendments from appearing on the November 6 ballot. The PAC plans to continue the appeal process moving to the Texas ...
The Pearl Studio was at full capacity on Wednesday with more than 130 business and community leaders coming out to watch the much-anticipated Congressional District 21 Debate featuring candidates Chip Roy (R) and Joseph Kopser (D). An additional ...
On Monday, September 10, the San Antonio Chamber will honor Rosemary Kowalski with our Pathfinder Award. As a successful female entrepreneur, she established a platform for many women to look up to and emulate. Her career began in 1946 when she and ...
The Center City Development and Operations Department recently made recommendations to amend the Center City Housing Incentive Policy (CCHIP) and the Inner City Reinvestment/Infill Policy (ICRIP).ICRIP was created to encourage infill activity and ...
According to a new study commissioned by the Responsible Growth Alliance (RGA), the real estate development industry generates $35.7 billion in annual economic activity and supports 133,500 jobs in the San Antonio area. Workers in this specific ...
Are you interested in attending SA to DC 2019, or would you like to learn more? Join SA to DC Co-Chairs Kathy Garcia, Vice President at CPS Energy, and Juan Antonio Flores, Executive Vice President of Port San Antonio, as they share their vision for ...
The San Antonio Chamber wants to "connect you to the world" by offering the very best of International travel opportunities. On this 10-day tour, you will explore the amazing cities of Santiago, Mendoza, and Buenos Aires leaving on March 9, ...
On September 10, your Chamber will be honoring Rosemary Kowalski, founder of The RK Group, with our esteemed Pathfinder Award. Recipients of this prestigious award truly exhibit innovative methods that greatly improve the welfare and livelihood of ...
As San Antonio’s oldest and largest pro-business organization, the Chamber adamantly opposes municipally mandated pay and benefits and believes businesses should have the right to determine the benefits they offer their employees. Earlier this ...
Be a part of our community and join us for our 41st annual SA to DC trip scheduled for February 4-7, 2019! For 40 years, San Antonio business, military, and community leaders have advocated on behalf of the needs of this great city and its residents ...
Last week, the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Transportation Committee got an exclusive tour of TransGuide, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Intelligent Transportation System, and saw firsthand how traffic is monitored 24 hours a day, ...
As San Antonio endeavors to become the City of Tomorrow, what must local leaders do to prepare for this fast approaching future? The members of Leadership San Antonio Class 43, commemoratively nicknamed LSA300, took on this complex and ...
Your Chamber’s Military Affairs Council was honored to visit Joint Base San Antonio - Fort Sam Houston to take a behind the scenes tour of U.S. Army South’s PANAMAX 2018, the U.S. Southern Command’s largest joint military training ...
On Monday, August 27, 2018, CPS Energy is hosting an Information Session for community members interested in serving as a trusted Board Member. Applications for the Southwest Quadrant 4 vacancy are available now. The event will begin with an open ...
On Wednesday, your San Antonio Chamber of Commerce testified before the San Antonio River Authority (SARA) Board of Directors in support of their proposed FY 2018/19 budget and the associated rate. The tax rate would increase from 1.73 cents per ...
Tammy Stewart (Staybridge Suites Downtown at Sunset Station), Brannon Knox (Veterans United Home Loans of SA), Chamber Ambassador Co-Chair Sarah Arredondo (Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio), Chamber Ambassador Co-Chair Todd Bufalino (Accurate ...
On Monday, Chamber members got a preview of the City of San Antonio’s proposed $2.8 billion 2019 budget from City Manager Sheryl Sculley. The budget was adopted by City Council at A-Session on Thursday, August 9, 2018.The budget is divided ...
The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce joined more than 20 businesses and business-focused organizations in filing an amicus (friend of the court) brief in support of efforts to protect the legality of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) ...
Calling all Leadership San Antonio alumni: We need you!!! LSA is seeking energetic, creative, and connected mentors to serve as Steering Committee members for next year’s class – LSA 44. As a Steering Committee member, it will be your ...
In 1956, President Dwight D. Eisenhower founded Sister Cities International as a network that would promote peace and prosperity by creating bonds between people from different communities around the world. The national membership organization ...
From August 16 to September 1, SpeakUp San Antonio will be hosting the 2018 Community Days. This series of meetups will give attendees the chance to learn about the proposed Fiscal Year 2019 budget. Those who attend will also have the opportunity to ...