Chamber News

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.

Mayor Ron Nirenberg and County Judge Nelson Wolff have joined local healthcare leaders to declare a blood emergency, in San Antonio, Bexar County and our metro area.In the past two years, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a secondary public health ...

Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: VCTR) (“Victory Capital” or the “Company”) is proud to announce that it has been named in the top 10 of Fortune’s 100 Fastest-Growing Companies for 2021. Fortune’s annual ...

Unique, Ultra-Accessible™, fully-inclusive Morgan’s Wonderland will become a winter wonderland of special holiday entertainment, thousands of shimmering lights and festive decorations during “A Wonderland Christmas” on 13 ...

This holiday season give the gift of seeing marine animals up close, experiencing thrilling animal themed rides, and enjoying spectacular year-round events! Fans can take advantage of SeaWorld’s Black Friday Sale with these fantastic ...

Hotel Valencia Riverwalk is offering holiday room packages guaranteed to put a festive sparkle in the holiday celebration for both local staycationers and drive-market guests.The Light Up The Night room package includes luxury accommodations for ...

Beginning November 11, SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration, the largest Christmas event in Texas, returns for 38 magical days. The marine life park will transform into a holiday wonderland featuring millions of sparkling lights, decorations, ...

Argent Financial Group announced today that Linde Murphy, managing director for its subsidiary, Argent Retirement Plan Advisors, has been named one of the National Association of Plan Advisors (NAPA) 2021 Top Women Advisors in the Rising Stars ...

During the pandemic, about 4 in 10 adults in the U.S. reported symptoms of anxiety or depressive disorder, up from 1 in 10 adults who reported these symptoms from January to June 2019. Clearly, the pandemic is impacting our mental health and ...

Fall is here, and we are about to kick off the holiday season. Yet the implications of COVID-19 still loom over our daily lives. With family gatherings and highly anticipated travel days around the corner, testing for COVID-19 plays a significant ...

Dr. Brent Fields, with more than 30 years of senior management experience with large non-profit organizations to his credit, has been named president/chief executive officer of Morgan’s Inclusion Initiative, the umbrella organization that ...

Hotel Valencia Riverwalk is once again offering “Tango in the Courtyard” room packages as the perfect way to enjoy a relaxing getaway complete with an evening of superb entertainment. On select Friday and Saturday nights, professional ...

There is a very large tax credit available to a great number of for-profit and non-profit businesses.The Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) was created within the Coronovirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) to incentivize ...

SeaWorld San Antonio is excited to announce the availability of its new 2022 Annual Passes packed with exclusive benefits and unbeatable value. The 2022 Annual Pass offers three unique tiers starting as low as $5.99 a month, with perks ranging from ...

SeaWorld San Antonio is proud to announce the all-new, world record breaking, high-thrill attraction – Tidal Surge. Opening in Spring 2022, Tidal Surge will be the World’s Tallest and Fastest Screaming Swing and will take riders on a ...

San Antonio’s rich Hispanic culture meets the sea at Fiesta del Mar! The newest SeaWorld tradition comes alive every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday with the vibrant colors, smells, and sounds of old Mexico. Guests will enjoy the familiar sounds ...

Monday, Sept. 6, has been set as 2021 nominations deadline for the Morgan’s Wonderland Wall of Fame, which honors individuals from around the world who have distinguished themselves in doing great things for people with special ...

Gordon Hartman, who since 2005 has devoted his energies to helping the special-needs community, today announced new Morgan’s Inclusion Initiative to coordinate planning, fundraising and communication among all Morgan’s ...

More than a year after the coronavirus crisis upended life as we knew it, things are finally resembling pre-pandemic days. Teachers and students are going back to the classroom, employees are returning to the office and businesses are resuming ...

On July 15, 2020, EPIcenter convened its Global Advisors for Global Lecture Series VII - The New Normal: What Comes Next? At that time, the pandemic was about four months along and there was no end in sight. On July 15, 2021, EPIcenter will re-visit ...

Christina Martinez will be The Dee Howard Foundation’s first Executive Director.Martinez, who has 20 years of executive-level experience in the nonprofit, educational, public affairs and business sectors, will lead efforts to grow and ...

Morgan’s Wonderland Sports, a $4-million complex providing fitness and competition for athletes of all abilities, will celebrate grand opening with its inaugural Sports Expo on Saturday morning, June 26.Members of the general public and ...

For 22 nights between September 17th and October 31st, SeaWorld embarks on the biggest and best Halloween celebration in Texas! Guests can enjoy family-friendly fun during the day at Spooktacular, and as the sun goes down the park transforms into an ...

The Texas Department of Transportation is conducting an online, virtual public meeting for the SH 16 (Bandera Road) Study. The virtual meeting will be posted on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at 5 p.m., at www.txdot.gov using keywords “SH 16 (Bandera ...

Argent Trust Company announced today that Tom Stringfellow has joined the company as chief investment strategist. Stringfellow comes to Argent from Frost Bank, where he served as president & chief investment officer of Frost Investment Advisors ...

Blood donations at the South Texas Blood & Tissue Center cannot keep up with increased demand from area hospitals, which in some cases is 20% higher than a year ago. Donations simply are not keeping pace.Blood shortages are not just limited to ...

SeaWorld San Antonio’s nighttime spectacular event – Electric Ocean – returns to transform the park into a sea of glowing color and energy! Electric Ocean brings longer park hours and allows guests to voyage into an exotic ...

SeaWorld and Aquatica announce the following modifications to their policies regarding facial coverings at some of its parks. Please attribute quotes to “SeaWorld Spokesperson”.SeaWorld:“Based on the recently announced guidance ...

The Office of the Commissioner Representing Employers for the Texas Workforce Commission is hosting an upcoming virtual TEXANS RETURN TO WORK roundtable in partnership with the Office of the Governor-Economic Development & Tourism, the Texas ...

BioFest Invest 2021 (virtual event) brings together potential investors from across the nation and Texas bioscience companies seeking investment funding, while sharing best practices, connections, and valuable advice. After a rigorous screening ...