Chamber News

The 89th Legislative Session kicked off on January 14, and the Greater Chamber team was on hand to mark the occasion and meet with the Bexar County delegation. President and CEO Jeff Webster, along with VP of Public Policy Katie Ferrier and Public ...

Members of the Greater Chamber’s Board of Investors recently gathered for their final meeting of the year to hear about the Chamber's accomplishments in 2024 and plans for 2025. Greater Chamber 2024 Chairman Mario Barrera and President & ...

On November 20, area nonprofit and business leaders gathered for the release of the findings from the 2024 State of The Nonprofit Sector report. Sponsored by the Nonprofit Council, Methodist Healthcare Ministries, San Antonio Area Foundation, and ...

Thanks to the outstanding support of sponsors Cavender Auto Group, SeaWorld San Antonio and USAA, the 2024 Celebrate America’s Military events were a big success! Spirit of America Award Dinner On November 1, more than 300 military and ...

The Greater San Antonio Chamber was well-represented at InCyber Forum in Montreal, as San Antonio gears up to host the first-ever U.S. edition of the forum June 17-18, 2025. A San Antonio delegation, including Angela McClendon Johnson, the Greater ...

On Tuesday, November 5, San Antonians finished the ballot strong! Voters approved all six charter amendments, including Proposition C, which was endorsed by the Greater San Antonio Chamber. Prop C returns authority to City Council to set the terms ...

Thanks to a collaborative effort between the Greater San Antonio Chamber, federal and local elected officials, City of San Antonio staff and others, the first nonstop flight between San Antonio and Washington, D.C. will soon take flight! The U.S. ...

More than 300 military and community leaders gathered for the Spirit of America Dinner on November 1 to celebrate and honor the accomplishments and sacrifices of the U.S. Armed Forces. This event, made possible through the generosity of USAA, ...

Congressman Tony Gonzales was featured at the final Congressional Series Luncheon of the year on October 29. Moderating the discussion was Kevin Dinnin, President & CEO of presenting sponsor, the FirstDay Foundation. Congressman ...

On October 10, Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai was joined by his counterparts, Webb County Judge Tano Tijerina and Medina County Judge Keith Lutz, at the Greater Chamber’s first State of the Region event. The three discussed opportunities to ...

No detail was spared on LSA 48 Economic Development and Infrastructure Day, as team “We Built This City” planned a day filled with information and activity. The theme, “A Tale of Two Cities,” explored both the history and ...

The Greater San Antonio Chamber joined many members at the groundbreaking ceremony for the highly anticipated Alamo Visitor Center and Museum on October 1. The celebration was a historic moment for our city, attended by state and local officials, ...

The Greater San Antonio Chamber proudly hosted the 2024 Cyber Forum to kick off Cybersecurity Awareness Month. This event brought together industry leaders to discuss cybersecurity's pressing issues and how businesses can better protect themselves ...

Jeff Webster, President and CEO of the Greater San Antonio Chamber, represented the business community at the September 13th City Council meeting in support of the development plan for a new downtown stadium for the San Antonio Missions Baseball ...

Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jeff Webster addressed the City Council at their September 19th meeting, voicing strong support for the City of San Antonio's fiscal year 2025 $3.96 billion budget and the new firefighter ...

Local business and community leaders are remembering Mary Rose Brown, former Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of NuStar Energy, as a servant leader who lifted up others and championed causes that made San Antonio a better ...

The Texas House of Representatives Committee on Defense & Veterans' Affairs held a field hearing at the University of Texas at San Antonio Downtown Campus on August 21, 2024. The field hearing provided a platform for the committee members to ...

Greater San Antonio Chamber and San Antonio Hispanic Chamber Name Co-Chairs of the 2025 Leadership San Antonio Program San Antonio, TX - The Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce and the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce are excited ...

Stay in SA Intern Mixer 2024: Building Legacy and Talent in San Antonio The Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce recently hosted the 4th Annual Stay in SA Intern Mixer at Andretti's on July 25th, bringing together 300 college interns from across ...

Growth and Challenges in San Antonio's Job Market According to recent statistics provided by Workforce Solutions Alamo, the unemployment rate in the San Antonio-New Braunfels area crept up to 4.2% this June, marking an increase from May's 3.5% and ...

Greater San Antonio Chamber Celebrates our 130th Birthday at the Annual All Members Meeting Chamber members recently gathered for the Annual All Members Meeting to mark 130 years of progress and success made possible by the unwavering support and ...

Health and Wellness Day at LSA 48 was a comprehensive exploration of the theme “Living for Myself, My People, My Community.” The event began with an inspiring welcome from Gordon Hartman of Morgan’s Wonderland. Hartman presented eye-opening statistics on the gaps in services available for the special needs population, highlighting the incredible efforts by his team to close these gaps not just in San Antonio, but for all communities in need. 

Exciting Council Meetings Ahead to Propel San Antonio's Business Community Forward As we transition into the latter half of the year, we're thrilled to resume our council meetings and continue our collaborative efforts to advance San Antonio's ...

Last year, Governor Abbott signed House Bill 19 into law, introducing specialized business trial courts into our judicial system. These courts, designed to expedite the resolution of high-stakes business disputes exceeding $10 million, are the ...

Networking is one of the most crucial elements for business and professional growth and success. For the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce members, networking is continuous: during mixers, at major events, and during industry council meetings. ...

The Greater San Antonio Chamber Small Business Council meeting proved to be an invaluable opportunity for small business owners to connect and exchange ideas. Attendees engaged in dynamic discussions about how to navigate the evolving regulatory ...

Reports from Comptroller Glen Hegar and Governor Greg Abbot confirm the vital role that our military installations play in our strategic national defense and the significant contribution to the Texas economy. According to their analysis, Joint Base ...

Business-to-government opportunities are very popular with Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce companies. As a major center of federal organizations outside of the Washington, DC, area, Alamo City has much to offer those seeking to continue or ...

Following a successful kick-off event at the Centre Club in May, the reinvigorated and reenergized Woman to Woman, Leader to Leader (WWLL) Committee met last week at Texas Public Radio (TPR) Headquarters. The goal of the networking event was to ...

Update on the City Charter Review Commission The Mayor-appointed City Charter Review Commission has completed deliberations and will present its recommendations to the City Council in the June 5th B Session. The Council can accept recommendations ...