SOUTH TEXAS PRIDE: SA LGBT Chamber of Commerce hosts monthly events for entrepreneurs
The San Antonio LGBT Chamber of Commerce connects local business owners and entrepreneurs with resources and monthly events. Executive Director Luis Vasquez joined South Texas Pride to discuss ways to participate and how the chamber helps.
Canyon Lake community focuses on tourism outside the lake to survive ongoing drought, extreme heat
With record-breaking heat and ongoing drought, business owners across Comal County were concerned about what tourism would look like in Summer 2023. But the Canyon Lake Area Chamber of Commerce said they still saw business.
Business group: Companies in China want 'clarity' after security rule changes, raids on consultants
A business group says foreign companies in China want โgreater clarityโ about changes in Chinaโs cybersecurity and other rules and how the ruling Communist Party will enforce them after they were rattled by raids on consulting firms.
Final paycheck for Paula Gold-Williams topped $1 million, CPS Energy records show
A majority of that money, more than $751,000, came in the form of a โrestoration payment.โ An attorney representing the utility described the payment late Tuesday as a distribution of benefits from a non-qualified retirement plan that is taxable when earned.
โDonโt want to give the Dist. 2 Councilman what he wantsโ: Business groups oppose expanding non-discrimination ordinance
Though theyโre avoiding an all-out offensive, San Antonio business groups are resisting the idea of expanding the cityโs non-discrimination ordinance commonly referred to simply as the NDO.
CPS Energy CEOโs treatment left senior staff โdejected, despondent and downtrodden,โ newly released complaint alleges
Officials with CPS Energy this month were forced to release a copy of a 2020 complaint that alleges its president and CEO, Paula Gold Williams, repeatedly mistreated members of the utilityโs senior leadership team.
SA Hispanic Chamber of Commerce providing resources for area businesses amid pandemic
Texas companies and small businesses have been through so much over the last 17 months. With the recent uptick in COVID-19 cases, President Bidenโs vaccine mandate, and obstacles in our economic recovery, there are still so many questions on the horizon.
CEO: Italy-made Sputnik V aimed for EU market, if approved
Russia signed a deal to produce 10 million doses of the Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine in Italy this year. โThat is not the goal, it is a wish,โโ Adienne founder and president Antonio Francesco Di Naro told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The first agreement to make the Sputnik V in any EU country was signed Tuesday by Swiss-based Adienne Pharma & Biotech and the Russian Direct Investment Fund. AdโThis procedure requires months, or even more, because this is a biological product,โ Di Naro said. But the company could sell the vaccine it produced to non-EU countries as long as it obtains Italian regulatory approval, Di Naro said.
US Chamber says some legislators will lose campaign funding
FILE - U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and Chief Executive Officer Thomas Donohue speaks at the Chamber of Commerce in Washington, Jan. 10, 2018. Chamber CEO Thomas Donohue said he didn't think the invasion was a โfull coupโ attempt, but said the chamber didn't like the mob's conduct. The chamber said its political action committee will cut donations from some legislators who spouted unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud in trying to stop the vote from being certified. โThere are some members who by their actions will have forfeited the support of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce,โ he said. The chamber contributed $10,000 to Hawley's campaign, but Bradley said he didn't know if chamber had ever asked for money back.
San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce helping businesses stay open during pandemic
For several months, the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has been working behind the scenes, helping support its members. Before the pandemic, SAHCC would hold in person networking events for members to expand their businesses. Now the chamber holds virtual events to create partnerships for members to be able to keep their businesses open. Gonzales said itโs going to take a joint effort between local leadership and the community to rally behind our local businesses to stay afloat through the pandemic. โConfidently get out there and safely get out there and support your favorite local coffee shop, you favorite local restaurant or you favorite local retail store, those are the ones suffering a lot,โ Gonzales said.
Were never going to look the same,: Major Gen. Juan Ayala says on SAs economy amid COVID-19 pandemic
SAN ANTONIO As coronavirus cases are still reaching daily high numbers in San Antonio and Bexar County, the pandemic is continuing to leave an impact on the local economy. The San Antonio economy took a major hit because of COVID-19, and right now, theres a lot of businesses that are struggling, even though the PPP loans and the government has helped. We have about 1,300 small businesses in the San Antonio Spanish Chamber and theyre trying to pivot and be creative, Ayala said. I mean, a large percentage of our population, I believe, are still afraid to congregate in areas because of the virus, Ayala said. Read also:Mnuchin: Virus aid package soon, $1,200 checks by AugustCOVID-19 hospitalizations declining in San Antonio, Bexar CountyThere are six different types of COVID-19, researchers say
Marina Gonzales named new San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce president, CEO
SAN ANTONIO Marina Gonzales has been named the new president and CEO of the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Gonzales most recently served as president and CEO of Child Advocates San Antonio. On behalf of the board of directors I want to congratulate and welcome her as our new President and CEO, said Dr. Erika Gonzalez, SAHCC Chairwoman. Her connections with the San Antonio community and her strategic leadership will transform our organization. Our businesses and our nation are facing unparalleled challenges and I want to ensure our Hispanic Chamber members are successful.