On Wednesday, the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce and the City of San Antonio held another stakeholder engagement event at the San Antonio Central Library. We […]
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Help us make San Antonio a welcoming community
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In 2019, San Antonio became one of the communities selected by the New American Economy (NAE) and Welcoming America as a Gateways for Growth community, […]
Chamber submits comments opposing changes to Federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
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In July, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) proposed a rule change that would eliminate the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)’s broad-based categorical eligibility […]
Oh, Canada! Chamber hosts Acting Consul General of Canada for policy discussion
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San Antonio’s economy relies heavily on trade, and Canada is one of our leading trading partners. Because of this vital relationship, the Chamber was proud […]
Chamber Begins Stakeholder Engagement on Immigration Integration Plan
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On Tuesday, July 16, Chamber Vice President of Economic Development Belinda Garza Hartwig participated a panel discussion at the annual conference of the Association of […]
A throwback to NAFTA and how San Antonio made its mark in international trade
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In 1993, a small delegation from San Antonio arrived in D.C. hoping to catch the ear of a few legislators. They were not well-known politicians […]
Economic Development Foundation seeks local feedback
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The San Antonio region needs your input. Through a short, 5 to 10 minute survey, your perspective will inform an inclusive strategic plan to help […]
San Antonio Business Community Opposes New Tariffs
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Today San Antonio Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Richard Perez joined the North San Antonio Chamber of Commerce CEO Cristina Aldrete in sending a […]
Farmers for Free Trade’s nationwide tour for USMCA arrives in San Antonio
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On Wednesday, May 29, Congressman Will Hurd joined business leaders for a conversation about the importance of Congress adopting the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) this […]
Texas Biomed set to double workforce in the next decade
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On May 24, Texas Biomedical Research Institute (Texas Biomed) announced they would be expanding their research in infectious disease and aging, doubling their workforce over […]