The Chamber has partnered with the City of San Antonio and SA 2020 to implement the SA Tomorrow Comprehensive plan. Chamber staff joined various other entities throughout Bexar County at a planning session last week to discuss effective ways to ...
The Chamber staff hit the polls early this week to cast their votes for the 2016 election. In addition to being a presidential year, registered voters will see several key seats up for grabs on the ballot. At the federal level, U.S. Representatives ...
Make plans today to join us for our 122nd Annual Gala on Thursday, December 1, starting at 6:00 p.m., at the Hemisfair Ballroom at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center.With a technology-focused theme, this year’s gala will certainly be like ...
For the fifth consecutive year, the Chamber and TPC San Antonio are joining forces for the annual Celebrate America’s Military (CAM) Golf Classic benefitting Birdies for the Brave. Nearly 100% of the funds raised through this yearly golf ...
The Chamber once again hosted our annual Command Reception at the Depot at Sunset Station on Tuesday, October 18. For several years, this event has served as a chance to reconnect with local military leaders and as a welcome to new Commanders and ...
Last week, your Chamber’s Cybersecurity Industry Council supported and joined city leaders on a trip to Washington, D.C. to meet with company executives in the cybersecurity industry. The trip, led by the San Antonio Economic Development ...
The Chamber’s Water Committee hosted Mary Bailey, Vice President of Business Planning and Controller for San Antonio Water System (SAWS), at our latest meeting to discuss the proposed 2017 SAWS budget, which includes a 6.8 percent rate ...
Texas CEO magazine hosted a 2017 Economic Forecast for San Antonio on Friday, October 7, where our city’s outlook was declared “resilient.”Moderated by Dr. Gerry Sanders, Dean and Bodenstedt Chair of the UTSA College of Business, ...
The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce invites you to another fantastic mixer, this time at our Chamber offices! Mark your calendar for Wednesday, November 16, from 2:00-6:00pm, when we will host an open house for all members to get an inside look at ...
The Chamber invites you to our most patriotic event of the year, our annual Spirit of America dinner, at the Marriott Rivercenter Hotel on November 10. This yearly event represents our chance to pay tribute to the men and women of our Nation’s ...
Last week, the Chamber’s Legislative Committee welcomed guest speaker, Texas Senator Carlos Uresti. Senator Uresti gave members insight into what he sees as a priority in the upcoming 85th Texas Legislative Session. Senator Uresti is Vice ...
This past Friday, all of the Chamber’s Good-to-Great-to-Global Committees got together for their last meeting as they finalized their reports on how to make San Antonio competitive globally.Each committee brought varied recommendations, which ...
Ribbon CuttingOctober 7, 2016Pollo Tropical:Address:Pollo Tropical4315 NW Loop 410San Antonio, TX 78229About Pollo Tropical:Pollo Tropical® is one of the most popular fast casual Caribbean restaurant concepts. Their chicken on the grill is ...
Ribbon CuttingOctober 6, 2016Silvia Carnevali:Address:Silvia Carnevali16350 Blanco Rd. Ste 117San Antonio, TX 78232About Silvia Carnevali:Silvia Carnevali began its success story in 2008 when its founder Silvia Carnevali started a small company ...
Ribbon CuttingOctober 6, 2016Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas:Address:Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas10843 GulfdaleSan Antonio, TX 78216About Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas:For more than 100 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters ...
The Chamber has been serving San Antonio businesses since 1894, so we know a thing or two about longevity. With that said, even our 122 years can’t compare to The Southwell Company, who recently reached their 150th anniversary. To celebrate ...
Your Chamber hosted yet another successful Business Connections Mixer at The Art Institute last week. San Antonio's top professionals were there to mix and mingle, reconnect with old friends and make new contacts. The Chamber and all members who ...
On Tuesday, September 27, your Chamber’s Energy and Sustainability Committee hosted two guest speakers to discuss non-attainment, sustainability and how San Antonio can change to pass the EPA’s new and more aggressive air pollution ...
Chamber staff joined business and community leaders for a legislative meeting hosted by the San Antonio Area Tourism Council and the San Antonio Hotel and Lodging Association earlier this week. The breakfast event featured State Representatives ...
Your Chamber strongly encourages you to complete the Texas Small Business Assessment Poll. Conducted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, in collaboration with Small Business Development Centers across Texas, this survey focuses on the needs of ...
Your Chamber is proud be in the first cohort of participants for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s (USCCF) Talent Pipeline Management Academy. Talent Pipeline Management (TPM) is an innovative program that attempts to address our ...
Always grateful for the sacrifices of our military and veterans, your Chamber encourages you to attend our Celebrate America’s Military (CAM) opening and 30th Anniversary Vietnam Veteran Memorial Dedication ceremony on Tuesday, November 1 from ...
It has been said that politics and business don’t mix. For your Chamber, traveling to Washington D.C. for SA to DC is one of the ways we get things done. What began 39 years ago as a trip to say thank you to Pentagon officials for their ...
The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors voted unanimously to support San Antonio Independent School District’s upcoming 2016 (1) Bond Program and (2) Tax Ratification Election (TRE) that will be on the November 8 ballot.This ...
The Chamber’s Nominating Task Force, chaired by 2015 Chairman Henry Cisneros, Founder and Chairman, CityView, has announced the following eight nominees to serve a three-year term on the Chamber’s Board of Directors, beginning in January ...
Finalizing a seven-month effort launched by Texas Governor Gregg Abbott, the Tri-Agency Workforce Initiative, led by the Texas Education Agency, the Texas Workforce Commission and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, hosted a two-day ...
The Chamber’s Good-to-Great-to-Global (G3) Taskforce is in the homestretch of having their Global City Report ready to share with key local and regional business and community leaders. The Task Force met last week to fine-tune their ...
Members of the Chamber staff attended the sixth annual Texas Tribune Festival, which took place last weekend on the University of Texas at Austin campus. The Texas Tribune Festival is an innovative and engaging three-day event for people who are ...
The San Antonio Chamber was on hand as the bioscience community launched a database of research projects underway in the public and private sectors in the local area. The website is the first of its kind in the nation, with the goal of encouraging ...
The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce hosted a community meeting for U.S. Department of Education Acting Assistant Secretary Johan Uvin and local educators, employers and community based organizations that focused on career and technical education. ...