The Governor’s Committee to Support the Military recently released their 2018 report that highlights recommendations for policy changes and legislative action. The Committee’s report includes thirteen recommendations to improve upon ...
After weeks of preparation and planning, the 44th Class for Leadership San Antonio (LSA) met for an opening retreat to connect and begin the important task of team-building and organizing the goals and vision for LSA this year.The retreat kicked off ...
More than 60 cybersecurity professionals and stakeholders convened for the first Cyber Industry Council / CyberSecurity San Antonio meeting of the year. Hosted by St. Mary’s University, the community welcomed Ernesto Ballesteros as its ...
On Monday, policy and military experts gathered at the Texas Capitol to discuss the importance of hardening the nation’s grid. Today, residents take utilities for granted – when a light switch is flipped up, power is there. A faucet is ...
Hosted by the UTSA East Asia InstituteThese workshop lectures and presentations on Japanese businesses and etiquette help to bridge the cultural gap with Japan for improved business outcomes.Friday, Feb. 22 from 12:00 to 5:00 pmUTSA Main CampusMain ...
Your Chamber announced today that Vice President of CyberSecurity San Antonio Will Garrett will transition from his position at the Chamber to a new role as Port San Antonio's Vice President and Director of Cybersecurity Development. He will be ...
The Texas House and Senate released their preliminary budgets this week which kickstarts debate over public school finance reform and property tax reform, two major focal points for state lawmakers in the 86th Legislative Session.The House budget ...
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has issued a call for stakeholder input on a revised and expanded list of industry-based certifications to be used for public school accountability. The previous list consisted of 73 industry-based certifications and ...
The Alamo Colleges District (ACD) has been recognized with the 2018 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award (MBNQA), marking a significant milestone in the district's ongoing journey to achieve the highest level of student success and performance ...
San Antonio’s Hiring Our Heroes Military Spouse Professional Network is in full swing for the new year. Focusing on providing support for San Antonio’s military spouses seeking meaningful careers is top priority for this network of ...
With every New Year comes new resolutions, a chance for everyone to refocus and establish new commitments and priorities. There is no better way to start off 2019 than committing to help improve our community and getting involved in the Chamber is a ...
On Tuesday, the 86th Texas Legislative Session convened and members, new and old, were officially sworn in. Overall, it was a great day for members who were joined by their loved ones and constituents throughout the day.On Monday, Comptroller Hegar ...
On Wednesday, the New American Economy and Welcoming America announced San Antonio as one of 13 cities selected to participate in the Gateways for Growth Challenge. The Chamber partnered with the City’s Office of Immigration Liaison to compete ...
In the third round, a cohort of 13 joins 41 communities in a commitment to integrate immigrants and create opportunities for allNew American Economy (NAE) and Welcoming America have selected San Antonio to receive a Gateways for Growth award in the ...
Elevate Systems is a San Antonio-based product design and development company that specializes in mechanical engineering services, FEA analysis services, and prototype design & production.Since the company’s founding in 2013, CEO Maricela ...
Don’t forget, there is still time to register for the Chamber’s annual International Trip! This once-in-a-lifetime experience will take you on an exciting adventure through the countries of Chile and Argentina from March 9 – March ...
As 2018 came to an end, the Chamber’s Military Affairs Council remained active and engaged to ensure continued success for its 2019 Military Affairs initiatives, placing focus on supporting local Military Spouses. On December 20, the Chamber ...
With 2019 already in full swing, we are looking ahead to a wonderful year. At the same time, we would like to take the time to reflect on the Chamber’s accomplishments during 2018. Through the leadership of our 2018 Chair Shaun Kennedy and the ...
The annual SA to DC trip is 30 days away and if you have not yet registered, do so today! Though some sectors of the government are shut down due to lack of funding, those have not yet affected our program or ability to take our federal agenda to ...
Microsoft Store and Morgan’s Wonderland recently unveiled the new Microsoft Experience at Sensory Village, featuring the latest in Microsoft technology and new interactive experiences for people with disabilities.Sensory Village, featuring ...
If you’ve ever dreamed of exploring South America, now is your chance! Join the Chamber from March 9 – 18, 2019, as we set out on an exciting adventure to explore the vibrant countries of Chile and Argentina. As a holiday special, we ...
The 44th Class for Leadership San Antonio is already underway. The Welcome Reception, held at the historic O’Neil Ford home on Willow Way and hosted by James Lifshutz, native San Antonian and local real estate developer, included current ...
On Monday, your Chamber’s Cybersecurity Industry Council finished up their 2018 work year with a meeting at Port San Antonio. Jim Perschbach, CEO, Port San Antonio kicked off the meeting with a presentation on the innovation and technology ...
Last week, the Chamber hosted the Bexar County Delegation for a legislative briefing of the Chamber’s 2019 State Legislative Agenda. This briefing provided our legislative members and their staffs a unique opportunity to understand the top ...
Last Thursday, your Chamber hosted its 124th Annual Gala. More than 700 attendees gathered in the Hemisfair Ballroom at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center to help honor our 2018 Chair Shaun Kennedy and celebrate another year of achievements and ...
Your Chamber's Board of Directors reaffirmed the election of Paula Gold-Williams as the 2019 Chair of the Board of Directors. Gold-Williams is the President and CEO of CPS Energy.Gold-Williams has more than 30 years of leadership experience in San ...
Our December Board meeting was hosted by the award-winning Morgan’s Wonderland, with breakfast being sponsored by BCFS. Morgan’s Wonderland General Manager Ron Morander and BCFS Executive Vice President of Public Affairs and ...
With less than a week to go, sponsorship opportunities and tables for the Chamber’s Annual Gala are filling up fast. Don’t miss out on the chance to attend our largest event commemorating the Chamber’s achievements throughout 2018. ...
Your Chamber is excited to announce a great opportunity for our small business members to save up to 15% in healthcare costs with the Texas Association Health Plan.We’ve partnered with the SWBC Employee Benefits Consulting Group to flex our ...
On Wednesday, the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors approved the Chamber’s Federal Legislative Agenda. This document sets out the Chamber’s official position on a wide range of critical public policy issues at the ...