Chamber News

The Greater San Antonio Chamber stands united with our members as we navigate the challenges brought on by the government shutdown. Once again, our business community is demonstrating remarkable leadership, collaboration, and compassion.

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.

Big changes are coming to your Chamber this summer, and we want our members to be the first to know. Register today to join us for our first ever Annual Meeting, and get ready for some exciting news, a few surprises, and lively discussion. We ...

Save the date and plan to join us for the Chamber’s first ever Annual Meeting on Thursday, June 29, 2023, at the brand-new Dawson Family Hall at the Witte Museum. Registration for the event will begin at 4, and the program will begin at 4:30. ...

Since 2007, your Chamber has carried on the annual tradition of celebrating the power of women in our community and honoring women business leaders who are working, inspiring, and making a difference in San Antonio. This year, PNC Bank joined us as ...

During the May 6 election, about 72% of voters voted against Proposition A, overwhelmingly agreeing that not arresting people for theft, vandalism, domestic abuse and other crimes is bad for local business and our community as a whole. Even before ...

Last week, the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce launched the Texas Coalition of Defense Communities (TCDC). The Chamber created the TCDC to take a collective approach to advocating for policies, legislation, and initiatives that impact military ...

Early voting begins next week, and the Chamber urges the business community and the community in general to join us in opposing Proposition A. Prop A is several provisions packaged as a single City Charter amendment. Our opposition stems from just ...

House Bill 5, the Texas Jobs and Security Act, was recently heard in the Texas House Ways & Means Committee, where it now awaits a vote. The vast majority of Texas voters like you–84% in fact–believe we are too reliant on other ...

Advocating for the San Antonio business community is part of the San Antonio Chamber’s mission and strength, and to that end, we are currently influencing and tracking what is happening in Austin. Please see below for the 88th Legislative ...

The Chamber is pleased to announce our new 2023-2024 edition of the San Antonio Relocation Guide that will showcase all of the wonderful things we love about San Antonio and promote our members and the community as the prime destination to live, ...

The deadline to nominate and outstanding women business leader for our Tribute to Women Business Leaders awards has been extended to Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at 5 p.m. Don’t miss this opportunity to recognize and honor those successful ...

Your Chamber held its first Board of Investors meeting on Thursday, with Interim President and CEO Dave Petersen welcoming Board of Investors members and giving a quick review of two of the Chamber’s key 2022 accomplishments – the ...

Each year, your Chamber celebrates women business leaders who are making a difference in San Antonio through our Tribute to Women Business Leaders Awards. The awards honor individuals who embody leadership qualities which have driven not only their ...

During 2022, your Chamber team worked hard to develop a three-year strategic plan, designed to take the organization to the next level and ensure future success. The implementation of the strategic plan has begun; however, we need input and feedback ...

Each year, your Chamber celebrates women business leaders who are making a difference in San Antonio through our Tribute to Women Business Leaders Awards. The awards honor individuals who embody leadership qualities which have driven not only their ...

The Texas Travel Industry Recovery Grant Program will reopen applications beginning February 1 for one-time grants of up to $20,000 for the recovery of Texas businesses in the tourism, travel, and hospitality industries that were negatively impacted ...

On Thursday, December 15, your Chamber hosted our 128th Annual Gala. It was an exceptional evening to celebrate a year of collaboration, service and grace; honor our members and volunteers; and reflect on the year's accomplishments. The evening ...

It’s hard to believe that we are already eleven days into the new year, and we are going full throttle into an exciting 2023. While we have so much to look forward to in this year, we want to take a moment to reflect on a very busy, ...

The San Antonio Chamber Board of Directors recently voted unanimously to accept the appointment of the Chamber’s Executive Vice President Dave Petersen as the organization’s Interim President and CEO. Dave began his employment with the ...

The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce’s Aerospace Committee has finalized work on the 2022-2023 San Antonio Aerospace Directory! The Committee extends its thanks to all who participated, provided feedback, and graciously sponsored. In ...

The CPS Energy Rate Advisory Committee (RAC) is meeting this month and will vote on recommendations to present to the CPS Energy Board of Trustees. These recommendations will most likely affect CPS Energy's generation portfolio. A well-balanced ...

The City of San Antonio Public Works Department (PWD) along with Sundt Construction started construction on December 5, 2022, on the South Alamo Street (Market Street to East Cesar E. Chavez Blvd.) project. This project is part of the 2017-2022 Bond ...

The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce and the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce the 67 individuals who will make up the 47th class of Leadership San Antonio (LSA). LSA was created in 1975 by the San Antonio Chamber of ...

The San Antonio Chamber is pleased to announce that our Board of Directors approved the 88th Texas State Legislative Agenda and we are off to the races in preparing ourselves for the session’s opening gavel in January. Please see the one-page ...

Last Thursday, your Chamber hosted Cyber Charge: Protecting Critical Infrastructure with presenting sponsor CPS Energy. The morning event was aimed at facilitating discussion about cybersecurity with some of the nation’s leading experts in ...

The Chamber and San Antonio’s business community are saddened by the news of the passing of General William McBride, who served as the President of the San Antonio Chamber from September 1, 1982 – May 1, 1986. Like many of the incredible ...

Yesterday, Chamber President and CEO Richard Perez testified in support of the CPS Energy Board of Trustees approving Rudy Garza as President and CEO of CPS Energy. Not only has Rudy been a friend to the Chamber and the San Antonio Business ...

More than 200 guests joined the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce for our annual Command Reception. This Chamber event has been hosted for over 45 years as an opportunity for military leaders to network with business members from throughout the Alamo ...