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Leadership San Antonio Explores the West Side’s 78207 Zip
Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Leadership San Antonio Explores the West Side’s 78207 Zip

Leadership San Antonio Class 50 recently held its first class day, titled "The Blueprint: Mapping Equity for All." The day offered an experiential journey into the rich history, culture, and challenges of the historic West Side’s 78207 zip code.

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City Officials Provide a Ready to Work Update to Greater San Antonio Chamber
Tuesday, January 20, 2026

City Officials Provide a Ready to Work Update to Greater San Antonio Chamber

The Greater San Antonio Chamber recently hosted a moderated discussion highlighting the city’s Ready to Work workforce development program and its role in helping employers build a stronger, more skilled talent pipeline while expanding economic opportunity across the region. “Ready to Work is important as it provides a level of support to individuals going through the workforce development pipeline who may need a little bit of assistance to get to the finish line,” said City Manager Erik Walsh. “This is by far, the largest economic development investment that a city is making in itself in the country right now.

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The Greater San Antonio Chamber and the San Antonio Report will Host a Debate Featuring All 8 Candidates in the Bexar County District Attorney Democratic Primary Race
Tuesday, January 13, 2026

The Greater San Antonio Chamber and the San Antonio Report will Host a Debate Featuring All 8 Candidates in the Bexar County District Attorney Democratic Primary Race

The Greater San Antonio Chamber and the San Antonio Report will host a debate featuring the candidates in the Bexar County District Attorney race. This event offers business leaders and voters a critical opportunity to learn about those seeking to lead an office whose decisions have a direct impact on public safety, economic confidence, and trust in the justice system. 

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Greater Chamber Lauds Judge Peter Sakai and County Commissioners for their Leadership on Props A & B
Thursday, October 30, 2025

Greater Chamber Lauds Judge Peter Sakai and County Commissioners for their Leadership on Props A & B

The business community came out in full force to celebrate the leadership of Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai and the County Commissioners at the Greater San Antonio Chamber’s State of the County on October 15.

The sold-out event was equal parts policy discussion and pep rally! Cowboys on horseback greeted guests, and the Spurs Coyote and Spurs Jesus got the audience charged up with a “Go Spurs Go” chant to kick off the program. Then, Judge Sakai discussed the progress Bexar County has made over the past couple of years and new initiatives intended to lift up the community.

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Leadership San Antonio 50 Applications Now Open
Friday, August 15, 2025

Leadership San Antonio 50 Applications Now Open

The Greater San Antonio Chamber and the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce announce that applications are now open for Leadership San Antonio™ (LSA) - Class 50, our city’s premier leadership program.

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Op Ed: As defense cuts loom, defending San Antonio's military future is the mission - San Antonio Express-News
Monday, June 2, 2025

Op Ed: As defense cuts loom, defending San Antonio's military future is the mission - San Antonio Express-News

"For more than a century, San Antonio has stood as a steadfast partner to our nation’s military — a relationship that defines who we are and powers a vital part of our regional economy.

As the home of Joint Base San Antonio, known as JBSA, and more than 86,000 service members and civilians, we are not just another military town — we are Military City, USA."

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SA to DC Brought Community & Business Leaders to Capitol Hill
Wednesday, March 19, 2025

SA to DC Brought Community & Business Leaders to Capitol Hill

The Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce celebrated our largest delegation ever for SA to DC with 210 participants during our advocacy trip.  

During our three-day trip, our attendees participated in nearly 100 meetings with 28 Texas Members of Congress and 7 Committee Chairs to help ensure San Antonio remains the best place to live, work and play in Texas.  

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Texas Infrastructure Report Card 2025
Friday, February 21, 2025

Texas Infrastructure Report Card 2025

Every four years, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Texas Section’s Infrastructure Report serves as a critical benchmark for evaluating the state of Texas’ infrastructure, including roads, bridges, water systems, and energy networks. This year’s findings underscore the urgent need for investment and strategic planning to sustain the region’s rapid growth and economic vitality. 

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Greater San Antonio Chamber Advocates for Texas Cyber Command Proposed by Governor Greg Abbott
Thursday, February 20, 2025

Greater San Antonio Chamber Advocates for Texas Cyber Command Proposed by Governor Greg Abbott

Governor Greg Abbott recently announced seven emergency items for state lawmakers to consider within the first 60 days of the legislative session – one of which was the creation of a Texas Cyber Command that would be headquartered in San Antonio. To help coalesce support for this important initiative, the Greater Chamber has been advocating for the project behind-the-scenes as the project is expected to have a significant economic impact on San Antonio and solidify the city’s reputation as Cyber City, USA....

 

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The Witte Museum Appoints New CEO & President
Thursday, February 13, 2025

The Witte Museum Appoints New CEO & President

The Witte Museum Board of Trustees proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Michelle Cuellar Everidge as CEO & President, beginning February 1, 2025. Rooted in San Antonio with a significant tenure at the Witte Museum, Dr. Everidge brings a unique combination of...

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Remembering and Celebrating Two Community Legends
Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Remembering and Celebrating Two Community Legends

The end of 2024 marked the passing of two pillars of the San Antonio community, former Mayor Howard Peak and business and civic titan Rosemary Kowalski who founded The RK Group. Mayor Peak’s visionary efforts in the 1990s gave rise to San ...

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Direct Flight to D.C. Is On Schedule!
Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Direct Flight to D.C. Is On Schedule!

The first American Airlines direct flight from San Antonio to Washington, D.C. will depart the San Antonio International Airport on March 3, 2025! And what an appropriate date given that it coincides with the 2025 SA to DC trip, which was the forum ...

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New CEO in the Driver’s Seat at VIA
Wednesday, January 15, 2025

New CEO in the Driver’s Seat at VIA

The Greater Chamber recently hosted a reception to celebrate Jon Gary Herrera as he steps into his new role as President and CEO of VIA Metropolitan Transit. “While Jon Gary is no stranger to VIA, we’re excited to support him on this ...

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City Proclamation Celebrates 130 Years of Chamber Advocacy
Wednesday, January 15, 2025

City Proclamation Celebrates 130 Years of Chamber Advocacy

As part of the Greater Chamber gala festivities on December 13, City Councilwoman Marina Alderete Gavito was on hand to deliver an official Proclamation, which was preceded by a video address from Mayor Ron Nirenberg in which he praised the chamber ...

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Class Is in Session:  LSA Class 49
Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Class Is in Session: LSA Class 49

Leadership San Antonio Class 49 is officially underway! Their opening retreat at Topgolf set the stage for an exciting year, centered around the theme "Now to Next." The participants reflected on what this theme means for their lives today and in ...

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