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Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Help plan our regional transportation network

The Alamo Area Metropolitan Organization is conducting an online survey to engage the San Antonio community on developing a comprehensive strategy to develop and implement transportation solutions across the region. The effort is part of Mobility ...

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Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Business community receives update from Judge Nelson Wolff

Nearly 500 influential business and community leaders filled the beautiful Texas Ballroom at the Grand Hyatt on Monday to hear Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff deliver his annual State of the County address. Judge Wolff shared exciting news about the ...

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Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Chamber participates on TBLC NAFTA panel

On Thursday, October 19, the Texas Business Leadership Council held their Fall Members Meeting at the historic St. Anthony Hotel in downtown San Antonio. Eddie Aldrete, Senior Vice President of IBC Bank, moderated a discussion titled “NAFTA ...

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Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Nominating Task Force announces 2018 Board Nominees

The Chamber’s Nominating Task Force, chaired by 2016 Chairman Renée Flores, AVP Consumer Digital Support for AT&T, announced the following eight nominees to serve a three-year term on the Chamber’s Board of Directors, ...

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Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Ribbon Cutting – October 20, 2017 TejasFit:

From left to right: Krystal Davila (TejasFit), Dr. Alexander Hutchinson (TejasFit), Crystal Uzqiano (TejasFit), Kenny Sugarman (Riteway Service Company), Tuesdaé Knight (VP of Membership, San Antonio Chamber of Commerce)TejasFit:TejasFit is a ...

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Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Ribbon Cutting – October 20, 2017 Payroll Vault:

From left to right: Phong Pham (Waddell & Reed), Cynthia Rodriguez (San Antonio Chamber of Commerce), Sean and Rebecca Pettit (Payroll Vault), Dick Zucker (Beldon Roofing Company), Melissa Kim (San Antonio Marriott NW), Chamber Ambassador ...

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Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Celebrating 75 Years of Community Ownership

Yesterday, CPS Energy celebrated a significant milestone in its history. On that same day in 1942, the City of San Antonio purchased what was then the San Antonio Public Service Company for $34 million. The community-owned company, now known as CPS ...

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Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Union Pacific Unveils Special Train Engine

The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce was honored to be among the more than 100 active duty military members, veterans, community leaders, and Union Pacific employees gathered for a ceremony to unveil a special train engine at Sunset Station in San ...

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Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Get out and vote during Early Voting

Early Voting for the November 7, 2017, General and Special Elections began this week. On the ballot are seven proposed State Constitutional Amendments referred by the 85th Legislature. The proposed amendments cover a wide range of topics, including ...

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Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Ribbon Cutting – October 12, 2017 River City Finance:

From left to right: Chamber Ambassador Co-Chair Todd Bufalino (Accurate Pest Control), Hilary Ryan-Lucas (Landry’s), Abby Abrego (River City Finance), Brannon Knox (Veterans United Home Loans of SA), Sarah Arredondo (Habitat for Humanity of ...

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Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Ribbon Cutting – October 11, 2017 James Avery Jewelry

From left to right: Chamber Ambassador Co-Chair Todd Bufalino (Accurate Pest Control), Hilary Ryan-Lucas (Landry’s), Connie Clark (Penguin Suits), Michele Smith (Baptist Healthy Solutions), Dick Zucker (Beldon Roofing Company), Doyle Brown ...

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Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Ribbon Cutting – October 10, 2017 Phyllis Browning Company

From left to right: Richard Perez (President and CEO, San Antonio Chamber), Jennifer B. Shemwell (Realtor, Phyllis Browning – Alamo Heights), Phyllis Browning (CEO, Phyllis Browning), Rhonda Boyles (RJ Boyles Law, PLLC), Hilary Ryan-Lucas ...

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Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Chamber hosts Third Annual PrimeTime

Your Chamber hosted our third annual PRIME TIME Business Extravaganza on Wednesday October 11, and it was a night to remember! More than 50 members, vendors, and volunteers showcased their businesses at our amazing Chamber mixer at the Rosenberg Sky ...

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Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Be an advocate for San Antonio in Washington, DC

Next year marks our 40th annual SA to DC advocacy visit. For decades, members of our local business community, community-based organizations, state and local elected officials, and military personnel travel to D.C. to discuss the specific needs and ...

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Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Chamber attends second Housing Policy Task Force meeting

Yesterday, the San Antonio Chamber attended the Mayor’s second Housing Policy Task Force, hosted at the San Antonio Central Library. This dynamic team is tasked with the responsibility of building new and improved Housing Policy ...

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Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Chamber leadership visits Pre-4 SA South Center

This week, Chamber leaders had a lively visit with Pre-K 4 SA officials and children to learn about the program’s progress and future. Chamber Chairman Rad Weaver, along with Chair-Elect Shaun Kennedy, President & CEO Richard Perez, and ...

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Wednesday, October 11, 2017

SA to DC 2018 Kicks Off

Yesterday afternoon we hosted our 2018 SA to DC kick-off meeting at the beautiful Embassy Suites Hotel at Brooks. Leo Gomez, President and CEO of Brooks, who is serving as 2018 Chair of the SA to DC trip, hosted us on the new property. This ...

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Wednesday, October 11, 2017

Chamber attends Air Quality Summit

Chamber staff joined more than 150 business and community leaders last week at the City of San Antonio Air Quality Summit. The event, hosted by the City of San Antonio Office of Sustainability and the San Antonio Business Journal focused on ways ...

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Wednesday, October 11, 2017

Come and Visit your nearest Pre-K 4 SA Center

As part of a larger focus on early education issues in the San Antonio region, your Chamber, in partnership with Pre-K 4 SA, is encouraging members to take an opportunity to visit one of the four Pre-K 4 SA centers. Started in 2012 after former ...

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