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 ...
The Alamo Colleges District Board of Trustees is seeking applications to fill a vacant seat for District 9. The Board will be accepting applications until 5 p.m. on Monday, October 30, 2017. Applications may be submitted to:Sandra MoraElection ...
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 ...
From left to right: Hilary Ryan-Lucas (Landry’s), Andrea Shearer (UCAS), Connie Clark (Penguin Suits), Lucinda S. Leyva, (President/ Owner UCAS), Chamber Ambassador Co-Chair Todd Bufalino (Accurate Pest Control), Michael Shearer (UCAS), Doyle ...
From left to right: Connie Clark (Penguin Suits), Hilary Ryan-Lucas (Landry’s), Miro Hernandez (Dandyland Owner/Mgr.), Doyle Brown (LegalShield), Ben Upton (Dandyland Owner), Paris Freeman (SA Missions), Melissa Kim (San Antonio Marriott NW), ...
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 ...
(San Antonio, TX – October 6, 2017) – The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio has once again achieved the highest level of recognition for its use of life-saving technology known as Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation or ...
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS (October 5, 2017) – Local philanthropist Harvey Najim was awarded the Prevention and Early Intervention Community Leadership Award from the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) last night. He was also ...
San Antonio has strong business, familial, cultural and historic ties with Mexico. News of the recent 7.1 magnitude earthquake as well as the 6.1 one that followed has been devastating and heartbreaking. As a community, our prayers are with those ...
From left to right: Jessica Sepulveda (Wyndham Garden near La Cantera), Chamber Ambassador Co-Chair Daniel Kershner (BusPatrol), Josh Sepkowitz (The Rustic), Brian Manion (The Rustic), Kyle Noonan (The Rustic), Pat Green (Country Music Artist & ...
From left to right: Chamber Ambassador Co-Chair Todd Bufalino (Accurate Pest Control), Hilary Ryan-Lucas (Landry’s), Kenny Sugarman (Riteway Service Company), Chamber Ambassador Co-Chair Daniel Kershner (BusPatrol), Fran Yanity (Founder/CEO ...
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 ...
Deep in the heart of San Antonio’s Medical Center, UT Health hosted the Chamber’s September board meeting on September 28. UT Health’s President Dr. William Henrich kicked-off the meeting and welcomed board members to the Greehey ...
(SAN ANTONIO, TX – October 2, 2017) — Effective 7:00 a.m. this morning, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa/The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio - Emergency Center Bandera has opened its doors to serve the community. Providing comprehensive ...
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS (September 25, 2017) – The Mission United Military and Veteran Recognition Program, part of United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County’s military information and referral program, is kicking off today to help military, ...
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 ...