Yesterday, Speaker of the Texas House Dade Phelan released the House committee assignments. The Bexar County House Delegation is represented on Appropriations, Public Health, Public & Higher Education, and Defense and Veterans’ Affairs ...
Yesterday, the Chamber’s 2021 Board of Directors met for the first time under the leadership of our new Chair Hope Andrade. Hope kicked off the meeting by welcoming board members and her 2021 leadership team and introduced former Chair of the ...
The Chamber’s Senior Enlisted Advisory Committee (SEAC) hosted its first meeting in 2021, where we highlighted the great work being accomplished by our Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) Military Missions, as well as the work in the community to ...
Your Chamber is looking for thoughtful business men and women to raise their hand and help CPS Energy by serving on the newly created Rate Advisory Committee (RAC). This is a unique opportunity to have a seat at the table with YOUR city’s ...
In November 2020, the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce received a very important and exciting charge from former Chair of the Chamber Board of Directors and former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Henry Cisneros. He asked the Chamber to ...
This week, your Chamber signed-on to a U.S. Chamber coalition letter addressed to Congress urging them to act now to provide a COVID-19 liability protection to businesses, educational institutions, and nonprofit organization. The growing risk of ...
This morning, the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors unanimously confirmed the selection of Phil Green as the 2021 Chair-Elect. Green is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. and Frost ...
In 2019, San Antonio became one of the communities selected by the New American Economy (NAE) and Welcoming America as a Gateways for Growth community, receiving research on the impact immigrants have on the local economy. Since then, the Chamber ...
According to the Federal Trade Commission, reports have emerged of business owners receiving phony emails from the "Small Business Administration Office of Disaster Assistance" about government-sponsored loan programs and will further prompt ...
On December 17, City Council voted to create a Council appointed 9-member San Antonio Ready to Work Advisory Board with two City Council Liaisons. This Advisory Board will provide input to the Mayor and City Council on in-demand occupations, ...
As the 7th largest city in the country and one of the fastest-growing cities in America, it is critical that San Antonio attracts and retains the best talent. One of the things that job seekers and professionals look for in a company is ...
At noon on January 12, the Texas House and the Texas Senate gaveled in the start of the 87th Texas Legislature. Lt. Governor Dan Patrick opened the Senate and Secretary of State Ruth Ruggero Hughs opened the House. The first order of business in the ...
During our One City Celebration in December, the Chamber’s 2021 Chair of the board Hope Andrade laid out the vision for the organization’s One City priority, with a goal of spearheading the recovery and reinvestment in our great city. To ...
Your Chamber is gearing up for the 87th Texas Legislative Session set to begin next Tuesday, January 12. There is no doubt it will be unlike any we have experienced in over one hundred years. State leaders will need to make important policy ...
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) will reopen on Monday, January 11. As part of the COVID-19 relief package signed into law at the end of 2020, $284 billion of funding was allocated to the Small Business Administration (SBA) for the PPP loan ...
As 2020 ended, the United States Congress passed a COVID-19 relief bill and a FY21 Omnibus bill - both were signed into law by the President. The COVID-19 relief package and the FY 2021 appropriations will provide critical support to many members of ...
On Thursday, December 10, Chamber members convened virtually for the One City Celebration in lieu of the typical annual gala event. While large in-person events are not available, it did not stop the usual recognition of the year’s outgoing ...
Last week, your Chamber hosted an event showcasing the published results of our inaugural nonprofit economic impact study in San Antonio. The presentation was given by Trinity University’s Dr. Mary Stefl and Dr. Rich Butler. In 2019, nonprofit ...
Your San Antonio Chamber has written a letter to the Bexar County Congressional delegation urging Congress to act now and pass a Coronavirus relief package that includes extending the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to trade and professional ...
The 87th Texas Legislative Session is fast approaching, and your Chamber is geared up to meet with state leaders on issues important to the San Antonio business community. The Chamber’s Board of Directors adopted our state legislative agenda ...
Leadership San Antonio’s 45th Class welcomed fellow alumni as guests to talk about Leadership Lessons with the 2020 Board Chairs for the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce and the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. San Antonio Chamber ...
Leadership San Antonio is recognizing several exemplary members who are going above and beyond during the COVID-19 crisis. Today’s spotlight is on Copperhead Construction’s VP of General Contracting Luke HollandHow do you uniquely ...
Your San Antonio Chamber sent a letter to the Bexar County Congressional members requesting that Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan recipients are provided the full benefits intended in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) ...
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, access to quality Child Care has become an important issue to take on as part of an equitable recovery. The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is developing the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) State Plan ...
Leadership San Antonio is recognizing several exemplary members who are going above and beyond during the COVID-19 crisis. Today’s spotlight is on Caterpillar’s Leigh Henderson.How do you uniquely contribute to San Antonio (during this ...
Only one week remains until our largest, most impactful, and final event of the year arrives.This event will be the culmination of an interesting and unexpected 2020, which set in motion the need for an exciting, impressive, and inclusive vision for ...
As COVID-19 cases continue to surge across the country, negotiations among congressional leaders continue. The $908 billion bipartisan stimulus relief package introduced on December 2 and rejected by Senator McConnell that same afternoon, appears to ...
The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce has long advocated for the needs of our business members on a wide variety of issues including the need for seasonal workers to help our struggling businesses accomplish their work and add to the economic fabric ...
Your San Antonio Chamber of Commerce is proud to continue its long-standing advocacy efforts to sustain and grow invaluable military missions in Military City, U.S.A. An enormous part of that effort is to make others aware of the importance of ...
Leadership San Antonio is recognizing several exemplary members who are going above and beyond during the COVID-19 crisis. Today’s spotlight is on attorney Greta McFarling.How do you uniquely contribute to San Antonio (during this time)?Right ...