Big news for the San Antonio area: On Wednesday, it was announced that Nissei America, Inc. will relocate its U.S. headquarters from Anaheim, California to San Antonio, the San Antonio Economic Development Foundation said.

The UTSA Urban Education Institute has compiled a study that contains both encouraging and disappointing news for high school students who have jobs outside of the classroom.

SAN ANTONIO – Adapting to change — that was the message during the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce virtual discussion on Friday. Mayor Ron Nirenberg, along with the chancellor of the Alamo Colleges District and president of the San Antonio Economic Development Foundation were in attendance. They discussed what the city has dealt with since the coronavirus pandemic hit, and the path ahead as the city recovers. Officials also discussed the programs already in place that are working to improve the city’s economy. RELATED: How to apply for food stamps, or SNAP benefits, in Texas

SAN ANTONIO – Editor’s note: This story was published through a partnership between the San Antonio Business Journal and KSAT. Pabst Brewing Co., the brewery behind brands like Lone Star and Pearl Beer, is moving into the Rand Building downtown. Jenna Saucedo-Herrera, San Antonio Economic Development Foundation president and CEO, confirmed on Monday afternoon that Pabst will move into the building at 110 E. Houston St., saying the move to San Antonio “sends a strong message that our region offers what HQs need to thrive as we continue to target California companies to relocate and expand.”Attempts to reach Pabst Brewing for comment were not returned by time of publication. Pabst moved into the Weston Urban-owned building from California in 2019 to establish a regional office. Read more about what the SAEDF president and CEO had to say about Pabst moving to San Antonio.

SAN ANTONIO Although the unemployment rate in Bexar County has decreased since the start of the pandemic, many people are still in need of a job and possibly considering changing careers. Romanita Matta-Barrera, the executive director of San Antonio Works, the workforce team within the San Antonio Economic Development Foundation, wants you to know youre not alone. BioBridge Global announces layoffs of about 100 employees, affecting majority of employees within QualTex LaboratoriesMatta-Barrera said the report highlights industries that are hiring locally and that provide economic mobility opportunities. People in the food and service industry have suffered the most during the pandemic, according to the report. And thats where that ecosystem of workforce agencies will be really critical as we all step up together to help San Antonians, she said.

SAN ANTONIO – Jenna Saucedo-Herrera, President and CEO of San Antonio Economic Development Foundation (SAEDF) described the unemployment numbers in the city as ‘staggering’. The amount of people filing unemployment has increased more than1,600% in the last month. According to the Workforce Solutions Alamo, about 56,000 people filed for unemployment in the last two weeks of March compared to 3,000 people in February. “Trying to balance the health aspects of this pandemic with the economy presents a significant challenge for us,” Herrera said. RELATED: San Antonio considered ‘most prepared’ for recession, according to researchersWATCH her full interview below.