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North San Antonio Chamber Members and Partners,
The recent San Antonio Mayoral, City Council, and Proposition elections resulted in the re-election of incumbents and several run-offs to take place June 5th. Mayor Ron Nirenberg was re-elected for a third term without a runoff, and the Proposition B charter amendment was narrowly defeated by 51% of voters in opposition. Run-off elections between candidates from Council Districts 1, 2, 3, 5, and 9 are scheduled for Saturday, June 5th. Early voting begins Monday, May 24th.
Texas's 87th Legislative Session is still underway with numerous bills ramping up as the end of the session nears. One of the bills we are closely monitoring is Senate Bill 14 which would prohibit a municipality or county from requiring businesses to offer certain employment benefits or policies. Some of these regulations on vital employment practices have been found unconstitutional. Businesses of all sizes in San Antonio and across the state need regulatory consistency and predictability to rebuild.
Senate Bill 14 relates to employment benefit mandates bans such as employee leave and predictive scheduling. The bill's ban on employee ordinances could save businesses time and money- money that could be spent helping businesses recover from the pandemic and February's winter storm. Employment decisions should be left to employers. SB 14 provides the stability Texas employers need by prohibiting local governments from imposing burdensome, expensive, and inconsistent regulations on private sector businesses.
SB 14 passed the Senate 19-12, and is currently expected to be heard today, May 6th, by the House State Affairs Committee. Thank you to Senators Donna Campbell, M.D., Brandon Creighton, and José Menéndez for supporting this bill. Because of your support, small businesses are now one step closer to having consistent employment regulations across the state. After the tumultuous conditions we've experienced the past 12 months, the consistency and predictability could not come at a better time. See our letter of support.
On May 3, the National Federation of Independent Business, NFIB, released their COVID-19 Impact Survey studying the impact of the pandemic on small businesses. Survey topics included paid sick or family leave, SBA programs, sales levels, and supply chain disruptions. As several SBA programs conclude and businesses get back to work, it is crucial Congress does not pass legislation that could hinder economic recovery. Read the full survey below.
What I'm Reading Today:
Stay Safe and Healthy.
Sincerely,
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Membership Video Series
Trey Dawson, 2021 Chair of the North SA Chamber, explains Chamber initiatives and projects.
- Civic Leadership Academy
- Bexar County Military Veterans Transition Center Partnership
- City Council Scorecard
- Member Business Representation & Advocacy
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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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Thank you to those that joined us for our monthly meeting on May 4th for an update on local elections and the Texas legislative session. Our next meeting is on June 1, 2021. Members interested in joining the Government Affairs Council may contact the NSAC team at Membership@northsachamber.com or register here.
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May 14| Small Business Commission Priority Deadline Extended
PRIORITY DEADLINE EXTENDED! The City of San Antonio is seeking applicants for positions on the newly established Small Business Advisory Commission! The City of San Antonio needs to hear from our local business community. Apply today!
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May 13| Governor's Small Business Series
Join the Governor's Small Business Team and a panel of subject-matter experts as they discuss the initial steps for starting and operating a business in the state. The webinar will highlight key sources of information for entrepreneurs and resources to help small businesses succeed.
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May 20 | FEMA Registration for the Winter Storm
The deadline for FEMA registration for those affected by February's Winter Storm is May 20, 2021. Recovery resources are below.
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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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Join us for our next meeting on May 12, 2021, for an update from the San Antonio International Airport. 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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Our next meeting is May 20, 2021, featuring an update from San Antonio's Economic Development Department. Members interested in joining the Infrastructure Council may contact the NSAC team at Membership@northsachamber.com or register here.
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Now accepting applications | Program begins Summer 2021
Thank you to our 2019 Innovative Leadership Class! We're excited to be back in 2021!
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Join Pabst Blue Ribbon for their First Friday event at the brewery's new gallery. The studio features artist designs from the company's annual can design competition. Guests are invited to enjoy the art, music, and community at the gallery.
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May 11 | Employee Credit Retention Program
Marco Barros Management and Leslie Koment Communications are hosting an Employee Credit Retention Program with CPA firm ATKG on May 11 at 11:00 AM. Legislation passed at the end of 2020 allows businesses to take advantage of both PPP loans and the Employee Credit Retention program. Email nmanning@northsachamber.com for registration details.
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May 12 | Robot Creative Workshop: How to Buy Website Design |
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May 20 |National Stop the Bleed Day Virtual Training Class
Learn how to save a life! University Health, in partnership with the South Texas Regional Advisory Council (STRAC), is hosting a one-hour virtual Stop the Bleed training on May 20, National Stop the Bleed Day. This training class will teach you how to save the life of a coworker, customer, or family member at risk of dying because of excessive bleeding.
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May 20| Tech District Reboot Rally
Enjoy free food, drinks, and treats from the acclaimed Pinkerton BBQ as we unveil a new Tech Bloc web platform for exploring all of the Live-Work-Play-Learn opportunities inside SA’s downtown tech district.
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TeamLogic IT: Managed IT Services
Is your business looking for managed IT services? View this document for information on available IT services.
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Bookkeeping, Excel series, Forensics & Growing Leaders courses
MGR Accounting Recruiters is offering high-impact classes for accounting professionals.
Some classes have continuing education hours. View the full schedule of classes here.
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North San Antonio Chamber of Commerce
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