Small Business Spotlight: Maven Collaborative
When Paige Blend Berry and Carrie Goudge Dyer launched their business in January 2024, friends weren’t surprised they paid tribute to their collaborative spirit with the company name.
When Paige Blend Berry and Carrie Goudge Dyer launched their business in January 2024, friends weren’t surprised they paid tribute to their collaborative spirit with the company name.

Local college students explored career opportunities, forged professional connections and sharpened their job-search skills during Stay in SA, an intern and employer mixer held July 30 in recognition of National Intern Day.

In this edition of News from the Greater San Antonio Chamber in the San Antonio Express-News covers the Stay in SA workforce initiative with the City of San Antonio, new leadership at Joint Base San Antonio and the 502nd Air Base Wing, and a Small Business Spotlight on Maven Collaborative founders Paige Berry and Carrie Dyer. Plus, Boeing earns another award and Innova Recovery Center opens its fifth San Antonio location.

The Greater San Antonio Chamber appreciates Mayor Jones' commitment to fiscal responsibility and transparency. These are values shared by our members and others in the business community.

The Greater San Antonio Chamber recently hosted a panel discussion on a wide range of topics for honors students participating in the Citymester Program, a student engagement initiative offered by the University of Texas at San Antonio.

KLRN is celebrating national recognition after its children's digital series, Hank & Emma Faye Sign of the Day, earned two Silver Telly Awards during the 47th Annual Telly Awards.

During Fourth of July celebrations in Washington, D.C., the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo joined leaders from across the western industry for America's 250 Rodeo on the National Mall, showcasing the rich western heritage that defines the region while demonstrating the economic and cultural impact the western industry creates across the nation.

Wake up to the latest business news in today's San Antonio Express-News. This week: a behind-the-scenes tour of Joint Base San Antonio's Camp Bullis, San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo riding into the America250 Rodeo in D.C., Restore Education launching an adult high school charter this August, two national Telly Awards for Emma Faye Rudkin and Hank of Aid the Silent, plus updates from Morris Technologies, Quick Quack Car Wash and UTSA.

Members of the Greater San Antonio Chamber team recently toured Venture Data Center's construction site to gain a firsthand understanding of an industry that is playing an increasingly important role in the region's economy.

Chamber member chefs Johnny Hernandez and Jason Dady brought local flavor to San Antonio Airport's new Terminal A, University Health's NICU kept its Level IV rating, the state's highest for newborn care, Fifth Army cased its colors after 55 years at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston... and more!

Toyota's investing $3.6B in its San Antonio plant, adding 2,000 jobs, Methodist Hospital opened a new Midwifery Clinic in the Medical Center, Spurs Sports & Entertainment launched community conversations on the future downtown arena...and more!

SeaWorld San Antonio is marking America's 250th birthday with a limited-time patriotic celebration running June 26 through July 5, featuring live military band performances, an all-new drone light show, fireworks and special recognition for military members and veterans.

The Greater San Antonio Chamber hosted the inaugural State of Healthcare this past week, bringing together San Antonio's healthcare leaders to discuss the historic growth in the sector and the significant challenges in the behavioral health segment.

The Spurs showed the world what San Antonio is made of, and so does this city's momentum. Check out the Greater San Antonio Chamber's section in the San Antonio Express-News for the latest on the Texas Space Summit, a $470M UTSA investment, and more initiatives moving our community forward. Visit sachamber.org.
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The San Antonio Spurs' NBA Finals run means more than basketball for San Antonio — it's a win for economic impact and civic pride. Read why the Finals are a slam dunk for our community in the Greater San Antonio Chamber's section of today's San Antonio Express-News. Also inside: how the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber reacted when President & CEO Jeff Webster stopped by their offices to collect on a friendly wager from the Western Conference Finals, the lineup for the upcoming State of Healthcare breakfast, highlights from the recent Healthcare/Military Affairs Council meeting, and more.

For the Memorial Day weekend, USAA’s Poppy Wall of Honor has returned to the National Mall in Washington, D.C. for the seventh year.

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Fiesta Edition! In this weeks San Antonio Express-News features Greater Chamber news spanning Fiesta highlights, a nuclear microreactor project coming to Joint Base San Antonio, congressional efforts to fund a new VA Hospital, a MyTech Partners ribbon cutting, and SWBC's generous donation to the Witte Museum marking 50 years of community leadership.

Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones took center stage at our annual State of the City, reflecting on her first 100 days in office, highlighting key economic development initiatives, and sharing her vision for the future of San Antonio. Also in this edition: EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin's visit to the Greater Chamber, new member spotlights, and more. Pick up your copy every Sunday in the San Antonio Express-News.

Did you know one of Fiesta’s early monarchs, King Selamat (“tamales” spelled backwards 😂), was selected by the Greater San Antonio Chamber? 🪅🎊🌶️👑

Pape-Dawson Engineers has acquired BHC, a Kansas-based engineering firm, bringing together two firms that have collaborated on projects for more than three decades.

Galaxy Builders is marking 35 years of development and growth in San Antonio, building on a foundation established by founder Arun Verma.

The Greater San Antonio Chamber will honor six exceptional women leaders who have made a transformative impact on the region at the upcoming Mary Rose Brown Tribute to Women Business Leaders. The awards luncheon, presented by PNC, will take place Tuesday, May 12, at the Grand Hyatt River Walk.

Stories highlight the Blue Suit Awards honoring the nation’s top recruiters for the United States Air Force and United States Space Force, along with a preview of the upcoming State of the City featuring a conversation with Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones.

Extra Extra! A record breaking 255 business and civic leaders engaged in more than 60 meetings on Capitol Hill for the 47th annual SA to DC to request legislative and funding support of initiatives to move our community forward.

SAN ANTONIO, March 23, 2026 – The Greater San Antonio Chamber will honor six exceptional women leaders who have made a transformative impact on the region at the upcoming Mary Rose Brown Tribute to Women Business Leaders. The awards luncheon, presented by PNC, will take place Tuesday, May 12, at the Grand Hyatt River Walk.

Williamson & Williamson Real Estate Development and Consulting LLC was founded by veteran couple Jennifer Williamson, current president and CEO, and Dr. Jermain C. Williamson Sr., current vice president. Their business was originally established in 2019 with the purpose of developing affordable housing. Over the past seven years, the company has grown into an international remote online and mobile notary signing service, completing more than 50,000 notarizations.

Adriana Khalil Christian turned a passion project into a thriving business by focusing on service, accessibility, and listening to her clients’ needs. What began as a side hustle providing makeup services to brides has grown into Khalil & Co., a full-service wedding company offering beauty, photography, and videography services to couples across San Antonio.

Greater San Antonio Chamber executives and local business leaders attended a recent breakfast meeting, hosted by K Harvey Brand Partners, to hear plans for the Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) from Nicole Chambers, the exchange’s Global Managing Director of Listings. TXSE aims to become a business-friendly alternative to the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq in U.S. capital markets.

We’re proud to highlight Rebeca Clay-Flores and her efforts to raise awareness about the importance of colon cancer screenings, join us in lighting up San Antonio blue for Colon Cancer Awareness Month!