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North San Antonio Chamber Members and Partners,
The future of San Antonio's City Council is up to voters at the upcoming June 5th City Council Run-off. The North SA Chamber is partnering with the Hispanic, South, and West Chambers of Commerce to host a virtual City Council Runoff Forum on Friday, May 21. This virtual FaceBook Live forum is a chance to hear from those vying for a seat in Council Districts 1,2,3,5 and 9. Although we do not endorse any candidates, our hope is that hearing from the candidates will be an opportunity to determine future elected leaders willing to foster and support businesses and their efforts to enhance the San Antonio community.
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Governor Abbott announced the end to federal pandemic-related unemployment benefits earlier this week, which goes into effect on June 26, 2021. According to Texas Workforce Commission, there are about 60% more open jobs in Texas now than there were in February 2020. Since the number of job openings exceeds the number of Texans looking for employment, Governor Abbott has opted Texas out of the Relief for Workers Affected by Coronavirus Act. As a pro-business entity, we must help shift the state's efforts from providing unemployment benefits to helping fill workforce gaps in San Antonio.
To help fill workforce gaps, SA Works is hosting a virtual Mind the Map panel, "Policies and Possibilities," on May 27th. AJ Rodriguez, Texas 2036 Executive Vice President, and Harry Holzer, Nonresident Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution, will engage in a conversation moderated by Romanita Matta-Barrera. This conversation will cover state and federal policies and funding being proposed in support of upskilling dislocated workers, and ensuring a skilled workforce needed to meet industry needs to propel economic competitiveness.
What I'm Reading Today:
The Count | The Perryman Report | Dr. M. Ray Perryman
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Membership Video Series
This short video explores ways businesses feel supported by their North San Antonio Chamber membership.
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San Antonio's Summer Forecast
A discussion on tourism, the outlook for summer, and the city's recovery.
Join us for the return of Power Networking Breakfast with Guest Speakers:
Jesus Saenz, Director of Airports & Dave Krupinski, Interim CEO of Visit San Antonio
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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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Our next meeting is in person at the NSAC office on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, with a recap from San Antonio's delegation on the 87th Texas Legislative Session. Members interested in joining the Government Affairs Council may email Membership@northsachamber.com or register here. Note: No meeting in July 2021.
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Join the City of San Antonio's Commission on Veterans Affairs (VAC)
The City of San Antonio is looking for Veterans who live within the San Antonio City Limits to join the Commission on Veterans Affairs to ensure veterans are fully represented. These are 2-year appointments aligned to Councilmember's 2-year elected term. We encourage members to get involved or share with those who may be interested.
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May 25 | Representative Gervin-Hawkins' Virtual Power Breakfast Meeting
State Representative Barbara Gervin-Hawkins will be hosting the virtual Power Breakfast meeting. The meeting will be on issues impacting the community and a legislative update.
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May 27 | A Conversation with CDC Director Rochelle Walensky |
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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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Our next meeting is in person on June 9, 2021 with special guest Michael Segura with the Alamo Area Council of Governments for an update on Texas Property Assessed Clean Energy (TX-PACE) Program. Members interested in joining the Infrastructure Council may email Membership@northsachamber.com or register here.
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May 28 |Apply to serve on SAWS Community Experience Committee (CEC)
The deadline to apply for the CEC is May 28th and we encourage member businesses to get involved. The focus of the CEC is to maintain a constant dialogue with our neighbors by educating and seeking feedback from a diverse group of community-oriented individuals on a range of topics to improve the overall customer experience. Members should be active in HOAs, trade groups, and community organizations so the information we share can be disseminated to others.
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July 12 | Proposals Due for Defense Community Infrastructure Program Grants (DCIP)
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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 in person at the NSAC office on June 17, 2021 for an update on the City of San Antonio's SA:Ready to Work Program. Members interested in joining the Infrastructure Council may contact the NSAC team at Membership@northsachamber.com or register here.
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CivTechSA 2021 Residency will provide opportunities for respondents to transform the City using technology and business ideas. CivTechSA Residency Program is a 12-week program where the City invites startups to solve civic challenges. Three startups will be selected to embed inside of City Departments and collaborate closely with the City to build custom solutions for San Antonio. Applications close June 9, 2021.
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May 27 | Mind the Gap Workforce Series: Policies and Possibilities
A discussion on state and federal policies to get people back to work and drive economic development. Tap on the image to register.
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With support from The USAA Foundation, SA Works commissioned a longitudinal study from the Urban Education Institute (UEI) at UTSA to learn about work-based learning and employment patterns of Bexar County high school students across two decades. The study interpreted benefits and barriers associated with SA Works programs.
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June 10 | Employment Resources Webinar with Project Quest |
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Thank you to our 2019 Innovative Leadership Class! We're excited to be back in 2021! |
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Tap on images below to register. |
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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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