greater:SATX convened investors and regional partners for the Q2 Investor Meeting on June 24, bringing together leaders from across the community to assess the region’s progress and share updates on current economic development activity.
The meeting was hosted by Dr. Mike Flores at the Alamo Colleges District, highlighting the critical role of workforce development and education in supporting the region’s economic competitiveness.
Momentum and Opportunity at Mid-Year
Economic development activity across the region is approaching levels typically seen later in the year, with more projects advancing into active pursuit and final stages.
Approximately 6,000 jobs are currently tied to projects in the public incentive process, representing real, near-term opportunity for the San Antonio region.
“We’re seeing a level of activity and opportunity that reflects the scale of what’s in front of the region,” said Sarah Carabias Rush, President & CEO of greater:SATX. “The focus now is ensuring we can move quickly and deliver with confidence as these projects reach the finish line.”
This reflects a shift in how San Antonio is competing, with larger, more complex projects requiring speed, coordination, and readiness across sites, infrastructure, and workforce.
Focus on Site Readiness and Regional Competitiveness
A central theme of the meeting was site readiness in today’s competitive environment.
Without available, project-ready sites, regions are often eliminated before they can compete for major investments. The discussion emphasized the need for a more coordinated, regional approach to preparing sites, aligning infrastructure, and delivering clear, credible information to companies evaluating the market.
“In today’s environment, regions don’t lose projects because of one factor, they lose because of uncertainty,” said Josh Schneuker, Senior Vice President, Economic Competitiveness. “Our role is to reduce that uncertainty by aligning partners, preparing sites, and ensuring we can respond clearly and consistently.”
Q2 Investor Meeting Photos
Through the MOMENTUM:2030 strategy, greater:SATX and its partners are focused on strengthening these fundamentals, improving the region’s ability to respond quickly and effectively as projects move from evaluation to decision.
Advancing Strategy and Regional Alignment
The meeting also included updates on corporate recruitment, workforce alignment, and global engagement efforts.
Recent activity has included international business development missions, increased engagement with site selectors and companies, and continued expansion of the regional pipeline, contributing to a more competitive position across key target industries.
greater:SATX also introduced Tuesdae Knight as the organization’s new Vice President of Investor Relations, a role focused on strengthening engagement with the investor community.
The companies shaping San Antonio’s future are already engaged in this work, and continued progress depends on sustained partnership.
greater:SATX is working toward a $60 million, five-year investment goal to support its next phase of strategy, focused on driving job creation, capital investment, and long-term regional competitiveness.
“The opportunity in front of us is significant, and converting it depends on trust and partnership,” said Romanita Matta-Barrera, Chief Impact Officer at greater:SATX. “Our investors play a critical role in advancing this work and ensuring San Antonio is positioned to compete and win.”
That alignment is what allows the region to move quickly and deliver as projects reach decision. With multiple opportunities now approaching the finish line, the months ahead will be critical in defining what the year delivers for the region.