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North SA Chamber Members,
Several weeks ago I shared the article below with you emphasizing the importance of Chambers of Commerce for the local business community.
If you did not have a chance to read the article before, I hope you will now. The article highlights how important your membership is to our Chamber and how your investment is helping us to serve and support the San Antonio business community of large and small employers and paycheck providers.
Please share this article and the downloadable flyer below with your friends, family, colleagues, business partners, and customers.
Inc. This Morning | Local Chambers of Commerce Are Failing. Small Businesses Nationwide Could Suffer | Cameron Albert-Deitch, Inc.
Stay Safe and Healthy.
Sincerely,
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Want to learn more about Texas 2036? All thirty-six goals can be found here.
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Local Updates | PPE for Small Biz | |
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Re-Open Texas | State Updates |
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August 24 | Governor Abbott Statement On Federal Approval For Lost Wages Assistance Funds
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement after the federal government approved nearly $1.4 billion in initial funds made available through President Trump’s Lost Wage Assistance Executive Order. This funding will provide an additional $300 per week in benefits for qualifying Texans receiving unemployment benefits. The Texas Workforce Commission applied for these funds earlier this week. Read More.
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August 24 | TABC enacts emergency changes to FB License requirements to help businesses on the verge of permanent closure
The Texas Restaurant Association continues to work closely with TABC and the Governor’s office to safely reopen Texas. TABC adopted emergency amendments to the rules that define who may operate with a food and beverage certificate. Governor Abbott’s executive order, will allow more businesses to reopen during the COVID-19 recovery. Read More.
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Federal Update | Congressional Actions |
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August 10 | HEALS Act, Senate Republicans released several bills that comprise the Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protection, and Schools (HEALS) Act, proposed relief measure to begin negotiations with the Democrat-led House of Representatives. Draft legislation includes:
For further details and Other proposed Provisions, read more here.
Paycheck Protection Program Small Business Enhancement Act |
H.R.7894 - Would require the SBA Administrator to establish a program to provide certain borrowers with a second loan under the PPP, to modify the eligibility and forgiveness requirement of the program, and for other purposes. Read More.
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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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September 1 | Joint Meeting of the Government Affairs and Workforce Councils
San Antonio Councilwoman Adriana Rocha Garcia will join us for a joint meeting of the Government Affairs Council and Workforce Council. She will focus her comments on the proposed 1/8 cent sales tax that would be used to fund workforce development.
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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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September 9 | Infrastructure Council Meeting
Razi Hosseini, Director/City Engineer, City of San Antonio, Public Works Department (formerly named Transportation & Capital Improvements) will join us for next month's Infrastructure Council meeting to provide us the latest updates on the City's budget and planned projects.
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September 9 at 10 AM | Save-the-Date Info Webinar by the Texas Association of Business & Keep Texas Moving
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City of San Antonio | Bidding & Contracting Opportunities and High Profile Solicitations
The Purchasing Division is responsible for City Bidding & Contracting Opportunities for all supplies, materials, equipment, goods, and services needed for delivering municipal services. Current open solicitations can be found here and h igh profile solicitations can be found here.
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Amplify the San Antonio Story to Attract
U.S. Space Command Operations
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), chairman of the Subcommittee on Aviation and Space, today sent a letter to Secretary of the Air Force advocating for the cities of Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio to be selected to host U.S. Space Command Headquarters (USSPACECOM HQ) after the Air Force announced that these Texas cities would continue to the evaluation phase of the selection process. Read More.
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San Antonio Economic Development Foundation launched a digital campaign in the Bay Area and D.C. aimed specifically at attracting headquarters operations.
How you can help: We need to amplify the San Antonio story, and our Member's influence is a critical part of our success.
- Share our content in your own social feeds and professional networks
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Use this content to create your own posts | SAEDF's new website is loaded with data, photos, graphics, and key messages that are easy to pull and use
- Tag SAEDF team in your posts
Thank you for your continued support and the San Antonio story!
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The quadrennial survey asked Texas members to rank the most important issues facing their small businesses. The cost of health insurance, property taxes, and finding qualified job applicants remain constant concerns for Texas small business owners despite economic conditions, according to the 2020 NFIB Problems and Priorities Survey. The data, collected just prior to the COVID-19 health and economic crisis, reflect owners’ views four years into one of the largest U.S. economic expansions. Read More.
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H-E-B Virtual Opportunity Exchange and Expo
The virtual experience will allow businesses to submit a video to include information about their companies, and members of H-E-B’s Procurement, Construction, and Global Sourcing teams will have full access to you and your incredible businesses.
Please follow the instructions below to be a part of the expo.
- Record a 90 second (max.) video containing the following:
- Company name
- Information about your product/services
- Where can your product be found (website, storefront, markets)
- Contact information
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Submit recording to supplierdiversity@heb.com by September 23rd with email subject title 2020 Opportunity Exchange and Expo: Name of Company, Name of Product
Register for the event here.
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I am pleased to announce our 7th Annual Charity Golf Tournament is set for October 16th benefiting SJRC. St. Jude’s Ranch For Children offers healing and hope to children and families affected by abuse, abandonment or neglect for Bexar and Comal County. They care for about 200 kids every day in our community. For more information, please visit their website at www.sjrctexas.org
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Chamber Access & Services |
Temporary & Restricted Office Hours by Phone and Email Only
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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North San Antonio Chamber of Commerce
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