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Friday, February 12, 2021

Virtual Navy Week eyes April in San Antonio

To help Americans stay connected to their Navy while staying safe at home, the Navy Office of Community Outreach (NAVCO) will bring a virtual Navy Week to San Antonio, Texas, April 19 through April 25. Want to find out more about working with the ...

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Friday, January 29, 2021

Chair Hope Andrade presides over first Board meeting of 2021

Yesterday, the Chamber’s 2021 Board of Directors met for the first time under the leadership of our new Chair Hope Andrade. Hope kicked off the meeting by welcoming board members and her 2021 leadership team and introduced former Chair of the ...

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Friday, January 29, 2021

We need you! CPS Energy RAC application available now!

Your Chamber is looking for thoughtful business men and women to raise their hand and help CPS Energy by serving on the newly created Rate Advisory Committee (RAC). This is a unique opportunity to have a seat at the table with YOUR city’s ...

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Friday, January 29, 2021

Chamber calls for federal liability protection

This week, your Chamber signed-on to a U.S. Chamber coalition letter addressed to Congress urging them to act now to provide a COVID-19 liability protection to businesses, educational institutions, and nonprofit organization. The growing risk of ...

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Friday, January 15, 2021

Phishing attempts use COVID-19 to gain personal information

According to the Federal Trade Commission, reports have emerged of business owners receiving phony emails from the "Small Business Administration Office of Disaster Assistance" about government-sponsored loan programs and will further prompt ...

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Friday, January 15, 2021

City Council votes to create Ready to Work Advisory Board

On December 17, City Council voted to create a Council appointed 9-member San Antonio Ready to Work Advisory Board with two City Council Liaisons. This Advisory Board will provide input to the Mayor and City Council on in-demand occupations, ...

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Friday, January 15, 2021

87th State Legislative Session commences

At noon on January 12, the Texas House and the Texas Senate gaveled in the start of the 87th Texas Legislature. Lt. Governor Dan Patrick opened the Senate and Secretary of State Ruth Ruggero Hughs opened the House. The first order of business in the ...

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Friday, January 15, 2021

Hospitality Forum aims to bolster weakened tourism industry

During our One City Celebration in December, the Chamber’s 2021 Chair of the board Hope Andrade laid out the vision for the organization’s One City priority, with a goal of spearheading the recovery and reinvestment in our great city. To ...

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Friday, January 8, 2021

Coming Soon ¡Viva San Antonio 2021!

Your Chamber is gearing up for the 87th Texas Legislative Session set to begin next Tuesday, January 12. There is no doubt it will be unlike any we have experienced in over one hundred years. State leaders will need to make important policy ...

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Friday, December 18, 2020

Chamber celebrates year and future with One City Celebration

On Thursday, December 10, Chamber members convened virtually for the One City Celebration in lieu of the typical annual gala event. While large in-person events are not available, it did not stop the usual recognition of the year’s outgoing ...

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Friday, December 18, 2020

Chamber publishes nonprofit industry economic impact study

Last week, your Chamber hosted an event showcasing the published results of our inaugural nonprofit economic impact study in San Antonio. The presentation was given by Trinity University’s Dr. Mary Stefl and Dr. Rich Butler. In 2019, nonprofit ...

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Friday, December 18, 2020

Chamber finalizes 2021 State Legislative Agenda

The 87th Texas Legislative Session is fast approaching, and your Chamber is geared up to meet with state leaders on issues important to the San Antonio business community. The Chamber’s Board of Directors adopted our state legislative agenda ...

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Friday, December 18, 2020

LSA 45 Class Member Spotlight: Luke Holland

Leadership San Antonio is recognizing several exemplary members who are going above and beyond during the COVID-19 crisis. Today’s spotlight is on Copperhead Construction’s VP of General Contracting Luke HollandHow do you uniquely ...

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