Member News

Our Annual All Members Meeting, presented by Pam Health, brought together the region's brightest minds and most beloved mascots, from the Spurs Coyote to Ballapeno.

This week in SA Inc: City Council weighs a new Spurs arena vote, Chair Kevin Dinnin's Express-News op ed shares where the Chamber stands, plus Leadership San Antonio Class 50, the Doing Business in San Antonio luncheon, USAA's new military monument, and healthcare news from Methodist and CHRISTUS.

In this edition of News from the Greater San Antonio Chamber in the San Antonio Express-News covers the Stay in SA workforce initiative with the City of San Antonio, new leadership at Joint Base San Antonio and the 502nd Air Base Wing, and a Small Business Spotlight on Maven Collaborative founders Paige Berry and Carrie Dyer. Plus, Boeing earns another award and Innova Recovery Center opens its fifth San Antonio location.

When Paige Blend Berry and Carrie Goudge Dyer launched their business in January 2024, friends weren’t surprised they paid tribute to their collaborative spirit with the company name.

Wake up to the latest business news in today's San Antonio Express-News. This week: a behind-the-scenes tour of Joint Base San Antonio's Camp Bullis, San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo riding into the America250 Rodeo in D.C., Restore Education launching an adult high school charter this August, two national Telly Awards for Emma Faye Rudkin and Hank of Aid the Silent, plus updates from Morris Technologies, Quick Quack Car Wash and UTSA.

During Fourth of July celebrations in Washington, D.C., the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo joined leaders from across the western industry for America's 250 Rodeo on the National Mall, showcasing the rich western heritage that defines the region while demonstrating the economic and cultural impact the western industry creates across the nation.

KLRN is celebrating national recognition after its children's digital series, Hank & Emma Faye Sign of the Day, earned two Silver Telly Awards during the 47th Annual Telly Awards.

Toyota's investing $3.6B in its San Antonio plant, adding 2,000 jobs, Methodist Hospital opened a new Midwifery Clinic in the Medical Center, Spurs Sports & Entertainment launched community conversations on the future downtown arena...and more! 

Chamber member chefs Johnny Hernandez and Jason Dady brought local flavor to San Antonio Airport's new Terminal A, University Health's NICU kept its Level IV rating, the state's highest for newborn care, Fifth Army cased its colors after 55 years at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston... and more!

SeaWorld San Antonio is marking America's 250th birthday with a limited-time patriotic celebration running June 26 through July 5, featuring live military band performances, an all-new drone light show, fireworks and special recognition for military members and veterans.

The Spurs showed the world what San Antonio is made of, and so does this city's momentum. Check out the Greater San Antonio Chamber's section in the San Antonio Express-News for the latest on the Texas Space Summit, a $470M UTSA investment, and more initiatives moving our community forward. Visit sachamber.org.

The San Antonio Spurs' NBA Finals run means more than basketball for San Antonio — it's a win for economic impact and civic pride. Read why the Finals are a slam dunk for our community in the Greater San Antonio Chamber's section of today's San Antonio Express-News. Also inside: how the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber reacted when President & CEO Jeff Webster stopped by their offices to collect on a friendly wager from the Western Conference Finals, the lineup for the upcoming State of Healthcare breakfast, highlights from the recent Healthcare/Military Affairs Council meeting, and more.

For the Memorial Day weekend, USAA’s Poppy Wall of Honor has returned to the National Mall in Washington, D.C. for the seventh year.

A comfy chair. A hot cup of coffee. And today’s San Antonio Express-News in hand. 

Fiesta Edition! In this weeks San Antonio Express-News features Greater Chamber news spanning Fiesta highlights, a nuclear microreactor project coming to Joint Base San Antonio, congressional efforts to fund a new VA Hospital, a MyTech Partners ribbon cutting, and SWBC's generous donation to the Witte Museum marking 50 years of community leadership.

Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones took center stage at our annual State of the City, reflecting on her first 100 days in office, highlighting key economic development initiatives, and sharing her vision for the future of San Antonio. Also in this edition: EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin's visit to the Greater Chamber, new member spotlights, and more. Pick up your copy every Sunday in the San Antonio Express-News.

The Greater San Antonio Chamber will honor six exceptional women leaders who have made a transformative impact on the region at the upcoming Mary Rose Brown Tribute to Women Business Leaders. The awards luncheon, presented by PNC, will take place Tuesday, May 12, at the Grand Hyatt River Walk.

Galaxy Builders is marking 35 years of development and growth in San Antonio, building on a foundation established by founder Arun Verma.

Pape-Dawson Engineers has acquired BHC, a Kansas-based engineering firm, bringing together two firms that have collaborated on projects for more than three decades.

Did you know one of Fiesta’s early monarchs, King Selamat (“tamales” spelled backwards 😂), was selected by the Greater San Antonio Chamber? 🪅🎊🌶️👑

Stories highlight the Blue Suit Awards honoring the nation’s top recruiters for the United States Air Force and United States Space Force, along with a preview of the upcoming State of the City featuring a conversation with Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones.

Extra Extra! A record breaking 255 business and civic leaders engaged in more than 60 meetings on Capitol Hill for the 47th annual SA to DC to request legislative and funding support of initiatives to move our community forward. 

Williamson & Williamson Real Estate Development and Consulting LLC  was founded by veteran couple Jennifer Williamson, current president and CEO, and Dr. Jermain C. Williamson Sr., current vice president. Their business was originally established in 2019 with the purpose of developing affordable housing. Over the past seven years, the company has grown into an international remote online and mobile notary signing service, completing more than 50,000 notarizations.

Adriana Khalil Christian turned a passion project into a thriving business by focusing on service, accessibility, and listening to her clients’ needs. What began as a side hustle providing makeup services to brides has grown into Khalil & Co., a full-service wedding company offering beauty, photography, and videography services to couples across San Antonio.

Greater San Antonio Chamber executives and local business leaders attended a recent breakfast meeting, hosted by K Harvey Brand Partners, to hear plans for the Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) from Nicole Chambers, the exchange’s Global Managing Director of Listings. TXSE aims to become a business-friendly alternative to the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq in U.S. capital markets.

We’re proud to highlight Rebeca Clay-Flores and her efforts to raise awareness about the importance of colon cancer screenings, join us in lighting up San Antonio blue for Colon Cancer Awareness Month!

Ray Mendoza has always seen flowers as more than arrangements — he sees them as art. That vision came to life last March with the opening of Ray’s Floral Boutique at 313 N. Main Ave., transforming his growing floral business into a creative storefront rooted in downtown San Antonio.

From a private economic briefing with Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock to milestone leadership moments with LSA Class 50 and behind-the-scenes insights into workforce and infrastructure efforts, Greater Chamber programming continued to connect leaders to what’s shaping our region. Meanwhile, SWBC, SeaWorld San Antonio, and Soldiers’ Angels announced initiatives supporting employees, families, and those who serve. Click here to read more!

SAWS Promotes First Hispanic Woman to Chief Operating Officer San Antonio native Andrea Huizar Beymer will oversee all aspects of operations for the utility. SAN ANTONIO -San Antonio Water System announced today the promotion of Andrea Huizar ...

Worth the Wait: SeaWorld San Antonio to be the Home of a Theme Park Industry First When “Catapult Falls” Opens Spring 2024 State-of-the-art new ride will be the world’s first launched flume coaster, featuring North America’s ...