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North San Antonio Chamber Members and Partners,
It's hard to believe that it's been a year since COVID-19 altered our way of life. We saw and experienced so much suffering and grief and the impact overall has been significant. The challenges that this has also caused for businesses, especially smaller businesses, have been substantial and will direct how we will rebuild and recover.
Like many others, we took this as an opportunity to find the good and shift and improve how we do business knowing that we will be back even if it's different. We are hopeful that the road to recovery is quick and that all future decisions by our leaders and policymakers are in the best interest of safety and economic success, knowing that this includes helping businesses to thrive.
On the good news front:
We are supportive of the Governor's decision to permit businesses to fully open and allowing them to determine what is best for their employees and their customers | Executive Order. With COVID-19 testing now a norm and the growing availability of vaccinations, we see a promising future. The North SA Chamber recently held its CFO Economic Update with the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas-San Antonio COVID-19: Economic Impact, Federal Response, and the Future of the Workforce which gave an encouraging outlook for our economy. You can watch a replay of the update below.
The City is awarding Hospitality Grants to qualifying small businesses. You can find more information about the application and informational webinars below.
The San Antonio business community won its appeal to the Court of Appeals with the Court affirming 3-0 the trial court’s temporary injunction. There is no word yet if San Antonio will seek a review by the entire 4th Court of Appeals or appeal further to the Texas Supreme Court. “The trial court granted the temporary injunction, and this appeal ensued. Because the ordinance’s paid sick and safe leave provision establishes a minimum wage, which is inconsistent with the Texas Minimum Wage Act (TMWA) and thus violates the Texas Constitution, we affirm the trial court’s order.“ Court Opinion | Court Judgement
$1.9 trillion economic stimulus bill, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 was signed into law with the goal of helping to speed up recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic which includes state and local fiscal recovery funds with estimated allocations of $16.7B for the State of Texas, $326.58M for the City of San Antonio, and $388.58M for Bexar County.
Our hearts continue to go out to those who are suffering and have experienced losses. I'm confident that we will make significant progress in our lives and in our economy. The North SA Chamber continues to advocate for you – our members.
What I'm reading today:
March 9: Axios-Ipsos poll: America looks for the exits after a year of COVID | Axios | David Nather
Stay Safe and Healthy.
Sincerely,
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Last Call for Teams! | Just a Few Openings Remain |
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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 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 that may affect the way business is conducted in San Antonio.
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¡VIVA SAN ANTONIO 2021! | March 30 - April 1, 2021
The 87th Texas Legislative Session will be unlike any we have experienced in over one hundred years. Due to the uncertainties of the pandemic and new Capitol safety protocols for in-person meetings, Chamber partners are hosting a 3-day virtual ¡VIVA San Antonio! that will include remarks from State Leadership, Comptroller Glenn Hegar, and members of the Bexar County Delegation and opportunities to participate in virtual one-on-one meetings with legislators and make your voice heard.
2021 ¡VIVA San Antonio! is chaired by Tyler Lowe, Manager of Community and Government Relations for Vulcan Materials Company, and brought to you in partnership with the San Antonio North, South, and Hispanic Chambers of Commerce and the San Antonio Mobility Coalition.
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March 11 | Replay: North SA Chamber Real Estate Legislative Update with SABOR |
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Government Affairs Council will hold its monthly meeting on April 6.
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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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Thank you again to the Texas Department of Transportation's new District Engineer, Ms. Gina Gallegos for visiting with our Council and providing an update on regional transportation projects approved for the district for 2021 and the future.
Please join us for our next meeting when we welcome Vic Boyer, CEO & President, SAMCo. Vic will provide the group the latest infrastructure updates from the 87th Legislative Session.
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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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March 15 | City of San Antonio, Hospitality Grants Program & Webinars
Grant Applications: the City’s Hospitality Grants Program will begin accepting grant applications on Monday, March 15 at 10:00 am and will be open for three weeks until Monday, April 5 at 6:00 pm.
Webinars: LiftFund is hosting informational webinars to review eligibility criteria, the application process, and answer questions. This training is best suited for existing business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs, and women veteran business owners. Councilwoman Dr. Adriana Rocha Garcia will present information on what grants are available, best practices on how to apply for grants, and tips about grants & additional resources.
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If you want to do business with the City of San Antonio, this is the guide for you!
The guide features over 200 procurement opportunities and additional information on procurement processes, preference programs, the City’s Central Vendor Registry (CVR), and small business resources.
Tap on the image for more information and to download the guide.
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Verde Team: Jovilyn “Joy” Velez, Tamber Byrd, Angela Loera, Rob Rodriguez, CCIM, MBA, Cyra Mortazavi Trevino, MS-HRD, and Vanessa Cedillo.
NSAC Ambassadors: Mary Jonas (MGR Accounting Recruiting, Eric Neal (American Momentum Bank) John Duda (Edward Jones), Bryan Anz (UniqueHR), James Shiveley (BKD CPAs & Advisors), and Tiffany Oles (Smith Protective Services).
Broker and Managing Partner, Rob Rodriguez, CCIM, MBA, addressed the group while Senior Partner, Cyra Mortazavi Trevino, MS-HRD, was presented with the plaque and had the honor of cutting the ribbon!
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2020 Leadership Lab Alumni| From Retreat Kick-Off to Graduation! |
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SWBC, a diversified financial services company headquartered in San Antonio, is proud to announce they have been selected as one of the 2021 Best Companies to Work for in Texas.
The award is courtesy of the Texas Association of Business (TAB), Texas Society for Human Resource Management, and Best Companies Group.
SWBC is proud to serve its business, consumer, and financial institution customers with a wide range of products and services including insurance, mortgage, wealth management, employee benefits, and much more. Read more.
Photo: SWBC President & Co-Founder Gary Dudley | SWBC Chairman and Co-Founder Charlie Amato
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Texas A&M University-San Antonio has begun developing their 2022-2026 strategic plan, Transforming Tomorrow Together, and seeking input from the community.
The program will include an overview of the University’s strategic planning efforts and feature four “ED Talks” on compelling topics and issues shaping the future of public higher education, and opportunities for discussion. Featured speakers: Dr. Harrison Keller, Commissioner, Texas Board of Higher Education.
Texas A&M-San Antonio's Future Summit
Transforming Tomorrow Together
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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