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We are pleased to announce planning for the next SA to DC and VIVA trips are well under way.

Continuing on the momentum following the launch of My Brother’s Keeper San Antonio (MBKSA), local leaders will be hosting a statewide summit, bringing together leaders from across the state.Taking place at UTSA’s Downtown Campus, the ...

We are pleased to announce planning for the next SA to DC and VIVA trips is well under way. Mark your calendar for our SA to DC trip on February 13 – 16 and for our VIVA trip to the state capital on February 23, 2017.For years, the San Antonio ...

Ribbon Cutting – July 7, 2016 Taco Bell: From left to right: Sylvia Rivera (Dash Realty), Melissa Morton (Springhill Suites Downtown), Chamber Ambassador Chair Hilary Ryan-Lucas (World Ventures), Josie Johnson (DASH Realty), Kenny Sugarman ...

Ribbon Cutting – July 8, 2016 At Home:From left to right: Sylvia Rivera (Dash Realty), Javier Alonso (Floor Coverings International of Northwest SA), Chamber Ambassador Chair Hilary Ryan-Lucas (World Ventures), Michele Longoria (Doubletree by ...

The Leadership San Antonio Alumni Association invites LSA Alumni Association members who are current on their dues (JOIN HERE) to join them for the next Alumni Event – July 25th at the Pearl Stable beginning at 5:30 pm! This exciting event ...

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is proposing changes to its medical regulations to permit full practice authority of all VA advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) when they are acting within the scope of their VA employment. The San ...

The Chamber was happy to join the celebration as the PTSD Foundation of American held its grand opening for its new Warm Springs Rehab Hospital off Jones Maltsberger. This center will focus on helping returning veterans successfully reintegrate and ...

There is not enough blood in South Texas to effectively treat all patients. The South Texas Blood & Tissue Center (STBTC) says this sobering fact is even more startling when you realize that blood donations are the lowest they’ve been ...

Ribbon Cutting – June 30, 2016 Residence Inn Lackland-Sea World:From left to right: Phong Pham (Foresters Financial), Melissa Morton (Springhill Suites Downtown), Ryan Ross (Marriott), Robert Cantu (Residence Inn), Rhonda Boyles (RJ Boyles ...

Ribbon Cutting – June 30, 2016 Freedom Solar Power:From left to right: Garey Landry (Parties Picnics & Promotions), Emy Rose Aquino (Wyndham San Antonio Riverwalk), Daniel Vazquez (San Antonio Missions), Natalie Salazar (Granberry Hills), ...

Ribbon Cutting – June 28, 2016 Springhill Suites by Marriott Sea World-Lackland:From left to right: Natalie Salazar (Granberry Hills), Emy Rose Aquino (Wyndham San Antonio Riverwalk),Josie Johnson (Worldwide Pest Control Inc.), Jack Hathaway ...

Ribbon Cutting – June 28, 2016 Alamo Brooks Cremation:From left to right: Ronnie Broz (Accurate Pest Control), Daniel Kershner (Fugro Consultants), Rhonda Boyles (RJ Boyles Law, PLLC), Jack Hathaway (Thompson Print & Mailing Solutions), ...

The South Texas Blood & Tissue center (STBTC) and your Chamber are partnering this summer to increase blood donations in our region in hopes of reversing a 30-year low in donations. Your company can help by hosting or participating in a blood ...

The Leadership San Antonio Alumni Association invites LSA Alumni Association members, who are current on their dues (JOIN HERE), to join them for the next Alumni Event – July 25th at the Pearl Stable beginning at 5:30 pm! This exciting ...

Your Chamber is excited to share some exciting news out of Washington, D.C. Representatives Glenn Thompson (R-PA) and Katherine Clark (D-MA) along with Representatives Bradley Byrne (R-AL), Carlos Curbelo (R-FL), Jim Langevin (D-RI), and Rick Nolan ...

The Chamber was among many grateful guests who attended the Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Nominee Recognition Breakfast on Friday, July 1. Guests included previous winners of the Freedom Award, as well as military personnel who ...

There is not enough blood in South Texas to effectively treat all patients. The South Texas Blood & Tissue Center (STBTC) says this sobering fact is even more startling when you realize that blood donations are the lowest they’ve been ...

The deadline to apply for the Baptist Health Foundation of San Antonio’s (BHFSA) Community Impact Grant is Friday, July 15, 2016. Grass-root organizations, churches and smaller nonprofits that help meet the health and wellness needs of ...

It is a new day at the San Antonio Economic Development Foundation (EDF). Before a large crowd of economic development partners and supporters yesterday, Wayne Peacock, Chairman of the Board for EDF welcomed their new President & CEO, Jenna ...

The Chamber is pleased to welcome the newest member of the SA Works team, Nikki McNish, who will serve as the Education Initiatives Program Manager for SA Works.Before joining the SA Works team, Nikki worked at SWBC as a Business Development ...

The Chamber kicked-off the Good to Great to Global (G3) initiative this week with an introductory breakfast to welcome and orient incoming committee chairs: Marise McDermott, President and CEO of the Witte Museum; Dr. William Henrich, President of ...

Build Sec Foundry (BSF), a new Cybersecurity incubator, was proudly launched by Cybersecurity San Antonio and your Chamber of Commerce at a press conference on June 23. A long list of esteemed San Antonio leaders attended, including Mayor Ivy ...

“I like a good fight,” U.S. Senator John Cornyn told your Chamber and our members at the first installment of our Congressional Series luncheons on June 17. More than 200 attendees watched as moderator Joe "Pags" Pagliarulo, San ...

Written by: Danielle Muro, Young Women’s Leadership Academy, SA Works High School Summer Intern“The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.” – William ...

Are you a graduate of Leadership San Antonio? If yes, are you interested in helping guide next year’s fabulous LSA class? Then you should apply to be considered for next year’s LSA Steering Committee!Leadership San Antonio serves the San ...

Working in conjunction with the San Antonio Film Festival, LSA Class 38 is proud to host the next LSA Alumni Association event on July 25 at the Pearl Stable. More details to come in the next few weeks.If you are not yet a member of the LSA Alumni ...

Did you know that Prague Castle, originating during the 9th century, is the largest medieval castle in Europe. At over 18 acres, it is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the largest ancient castle in the world by area. It was built for the ...

The Chamber was on hand last week when the 433rd Airlift Wing at Joint Base San Antonio - Lackland honored the arrival of their new C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft named the “Spirit of San Antonio”.Major General John C. Flournoy, Jr., ...

“I like a good fight,” U.S. Senator John Cornyn told your Chamber and our members at the first installment of our Congressional Series luncheons on June 17.More than 200 attendees watched as moderator Joe "Pags" Pagliarulo, San ...