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Wednesday, June 21, 2017

Meet, greet, and congratulate our new city council members

More than 400 Chamber members and community leaders have registered to attend the New City Council Reception on Thursday, June 22. The Chamber is co-hosting the event with the North San Antonio Chamber of Commerce and the RK group, along with other ...

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Wednesday, June 21, 2017

San Antonio applies to become a UNESCO Creative City

On Friday, June 16, San Antonio submitted an application to become a member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) under the field of Gastronomy. This submission is a direct result of the Chamber’s Good to Great to Global (G3) ...

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Wednesday, June 21, 2017

Reach Families and Professionals Relocating to San Antonio

San Antonio continues to be one of the fastest growing cities in the country and is showing no signs of slowing down. A large number of newcomers depend on the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce for information on local health care, real estate, ...

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Wednesday, June 14, 2017

San Antonio Chamber submits comments on NAFTA

This week, the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce submitted comments to the United States Trade Representative in response to plans to renegotiate the North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).As the seventh largest city in America, and with ...

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Wednesday, June 14, 2017

2017 Election Day Results

This past Saturday was Election Day in San Antonio. Residents hit the polls to cast their votes for the Mayoral and City Council election, and more than 99,000 residents voted during the 2017 Run-Off. The City of San Antonio will soon welcome a ...

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Wednesday, June 14, 2017

The future of Public Education in Texas

In a packed room at the San Antonio Public Library, experts in the area of school finance and school administration discussed this complex and frequently asked question: What does the Future of public education look like in Texas? Panelists ...

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Wednesday, June 14, 2017

The Army Celebrates their 242nd Birthday

The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce was excited to attend the 242nd Army Birthday Ball hosted at the Hyatt Hill Country Resort and Spa.More than 600 attendees enjoyed an evening full of tradition and camaraderie aimed at celebrating the Army’s ...

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Wednesday, June 14, 2017

LSA 42 Explores the World of Healthcare and Bioscience in SA

In a day filled with scientists, health professionals, a few test tubes, and needles, LSA 42 members got a closer look at San Antonio’s largest industry. Employing one in every six people in San Antonio, the healthcare and Bioscience industry ...

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Wednesday, June 7, 2017

NAFTA Working Group Under Way

The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce convened a meeting of interested parties this week to discuss submitting comments to the United States Trade Representative (USTR) regarding the impact of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). San ...

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Wednesday, June 7, 2017

City of San Antonio Charter Review Commission

The Chamber has been actively engaged in the City of San Antonio Charter Review Commission. Jeff Webster, Vice President of Business Development and Marketing at Unintech Consulting Engineers, Inc., was appointed by Mayor Ivy R. Taylor to serve as ...

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Wednesday, June 7, 2017

Join the fun at Texas Folklife Festival June 9-11

The Chamber is proud to support this year’s Texas Folklife Festival. Located on the grounds of the Institute of Texan Cultures on the UTSA Hemisfair Campus, the three-day event showcases the Lone Star State's diversity and rich heritage ...

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Wednesday, May 31, 2017

City Council Facebook Forums

More than 1000 viewers tuned-in to the Chamber’s 2017 City Council Facebook Forums. In an effort to engage a broader, more diverse audience, the Chamber took a new approach to their typical forum by using Facebook Live. Juan Antonio Flores, ...

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Wednesday, May 24, 2017

Chamber to host City Council Forums on Facebook LIVE

The Chamber will be hosting City Council Forums this coming Friday, May 26. In an effort to engage a broader, more diverse audience, we will be broadcasting each forum using Facebook Live. The purpose of the forums is to inform the community about ...

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Wednesday, May 17, 2017

City Council approves the Alamo Master Plan

Last Thursday, the San Antonio City Council unanimously approved the Alamo Master Plan. Our 2017 Chairman of the Board Rad Weaver testified in support of the plan as a critical step in continuing the restoration of the historic site. The Chamber ...

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Wednesday, May 17, 2017

San Antonio voters approve of 2017 municipal bond package

Last week, San Antonio voters overwhelmingly approved all six propositions within the City’s 2017 municipal bond package. In addition to passing a position statement in support of the bond, your Chamber advocated for and participated in many ...

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Wednesday, May 10, 2017

Chamber announces Tribute to Women Business Leaders honorees

Each year, the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, along with presenting sponsor Ford, celebrates women business leaders who are making a difference in our community. Please join us in congratulating our 2017 Tribute to Women Business Leaders award ...

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Wednesday, May 10, 2017

Remember to Vote in the June 10 Runoff Election

This past Saturday, was Election Day in San Antonio. Residents hit the polls to cast their votes for the Mayoral and City Council election as well as three very important bond elections, all of which were proudly supported by the Chamber.Voters ...

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Wednesday, May 10, 2017

Chamber participates in inaugural Latino Policy Symposium

With Hispanics representing more than 35% of the population in Texas, a better understanding of this segment of the community is critical, as their outcomes have a significant impact on the future of Texas’ economy. It was with this framework ...

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