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North San Antonio Chamber Members and Partners,
There are many topics, issues, and bills that are important to the North San Antonio Chamber, but what remains most important is the advocacy on behalf of our member businesses. We continue to advocate on numerous bills in the ongoing 87th Texas Legislative Session, particularly those that are in line with our 2021 87th Legislative Agenda. A few of the featured bills we're advocating for are below.
House Bill 19 relates to the commercial vehicle litigation reform in an attempt to stop the abusive lawsuits which drive up insurance premiums. This legislation is crucial as San Antonio businesses get back to work and cultivate a strong, job-creating community. Investments should be spent on payroll, new hires, and business expansion instead of insurance dollars. Read our letter of support.
This bill relates to incentives for the moving image industry in Texas. By directly investing into the state through incentives that fall under the Texas Media Production Zone, the innovation industry in Texas will flourish, creating an influx of jobs and a great economic impact. San Antonio has been named one of the best places to live and work as a moviemaker, according to MovieMaker Magazine, however, the infrastructure is lacking. We support HB 2417 to develop the innovation industry and grow San Antonio's and Texas's economy. Read our letter of support.
Senate Bill 14 is critical in accelerating our state's economic recovery as many businesses recover from COVID-19. SB 14 will aid in economic recovery by providing predictability and consistency to businesses. This will be useful in rehiring and rebuilding by ensuring businesses do not face conflicting and constantly changing regulations on employment such as employee leave and scheduling. The consistency of SB 14 is necessary to get Texas back to work. Read our letter of support.
I am also pleased to announce the release of our Spring 2019-Spring 2021 City Council Scorecard. This scorecard comes ahead of early voting starting on April 19th and the local May 1st Joint General, Special, and Charter Election. The Scorecard reflects San Antonio's elected officials recorded votes on key issues impacting economic growth and development throughout their current city council term.
As always, our principle mission is to strengthen member businesses through advocacy. Presenting the City Council’s voting record on business-related issues as a ‘scorecard’ is a tangible demonstration of our commitment to this mission.
Sincerely,
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Tap on the image below to access the Scorecard.
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North SA Chamber is Hiring!| Deadline: April 30th or until filled
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The Government Affairs Council serves as an advocate for Member businesses and their employees before municipal, county, state, and federal officials on political policy issues impacting the economic growth, quality of life, and financial health of local industries. The Council informs and educates Members on proposed initiatives, policies, and legislation which may affect the way business in San Antonio is conducted. |
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COVID-19 Impact Survey
BEXAR COUNTY NEEDS YOUR INPUT! The Small Business and Entrepreneurship Department (SBED) of Bexar County is administering the 2021 COVID-19 Impact Survey to assess the impact of COVID-19 on small businesses in the region. This survey is designed to capture information on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected your business and the ways in which your business has adapted.
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Thank you to Councilwoman Rebecca J. Viagran and Councilman Manny Pelaez for visiting us this month, where they reflected on their time served and upcoming local initiatives.
Please join us for our next meeting on May 4th. Members interested in joining the Government Affairs Council may contact the NSAC team at Membership@northsachamber.com or register here.
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The Infrastructure Council serves as a resource and strategic advocate for San Antonio regional infrastructure planning and development to improve the quality of life for our members and stakeholders. |
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Culebra Road Transportation Virtual Workshop & Survey
The City of San Antonio will be hosting 3 virtual workshops to identify the needs of the community to make Culebra Road safer for drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists. Through the Texas Department of Transportation, the Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization has received funding to study four roads, with Culebra Road being the first. To register for the virtual workshop or online survey, tap here.
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Thank you Vic Boyer, CEO & President of SAMCo, for providing the latest infrastructure updates from the 87th Legislative Session at our monthly meeting on April 14th.
Join us for our next meeting on May 12, 2021. Members interested in joining the Infrastructure Council may contact the NSAC team at Membership@northsachamber.com or register here.
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The Workforce Development Council serves in an advisory role to assess, research, and design strategies that address workforce development challenges and opportunities. North San Antonio Chamber members are kept abreast on local workforce trends and demands, creating programs through collaborative partnerships to address workforce shortages.
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Thank you to our guest speaker, David J. Zammiello with Project Quest, for informing us of their workforce development initiatives for San Antonio, at our monthly meeting on April 15th.
Our next meeting is May 20, 2021. Members interested in joining the Infrastructure Council may contact the NSAC team at Membership@northsachamber.com or register here.
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April 20 | Hospitality Industry Mayoral Town Hall with Mayor Ron Nirenberg
Join Mayor Ron Nirenberg at an in-person town hall as he discusses the latest impacts on San Antonio's hospitality industry. Tap on the image below to register.
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April 21 | Deadline to apply for Small Business Advisory Commission
The City of San Antonio is now seeking applicants for positions on the newly established Small Business Advisory Commission! The 15-member commission will be comprised of members from our small business community, inclusive of small businesses and small business trade/professional/non-profit organizations. Tap on the image to apply.
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April 21 | Whataburger Launches Free Virtual Leadership Conference
Whataburger will be hosting a free Leadership Conference with guest speakers featuring NBA Legend David Robinson, Award-Winning Chef Aarón Sánchez, and Founder of the Pivot Method, Jenny Blake. Whataburger plans to hire 50,000 to Support Strategic Growth. Register for Whataburger's Pivot You and learn more about how Whataburger is seeking business leaders ready for new opportunities.
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April 22 | Shred it at Frost
Stop by Citizens Financial Center on Thursday, April 22 to safely dispose of and shred sensitive documents. Tap on the image below to learn more.
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