Young American Leaders Program
This month ten young San Antonio Business Leaders are traveling to Harvard Business School (HBS) to participate in the 2023 Young American Leaders Program (YALP). YALP is a week-long leadership program at Harvard University, which began out of a deep concern and great hope uncovered by Harvard Business School’s ongoing project on U.S. competitiveness. “The…
Read MoreSATX360 Newsletter | We are greater:SATX
A 360-degree view from the Greater SATX Region Each May, we celebrate Economic Development Week across the country. We took this opportunity to highlight how greater:SATX works across the region to grow quality jobs for San Antonians. Many hear “San Antonio” and think of what makes this such a great place to visit – the…
Read MoreRegional Spotlight: Live Oak
What began as a rich farming community and ranching tradition with about 300 residents has evolved into a bustling suburb with large retail areas, a plethora of restaurants and commercial districts, and over 16,800 residents. Tell us a little about the City of Live Oak. Live Oak can be described as a “little city” with…
Read MoreSATX360 Newsletter | Authentically San Antonio
A 360-degree view from the Greater SATX Region Thriving economies rely on a skilled workforce. Here in San Antonio, our workforce strategy focuses on building our people from within to directly support the needs of regional employers that provide high-wage, high-growth jobs. In partnership with our corporate community, we supplement that core strategy with talent retention…
Read MoreFiesta San Antonio – A Party with a Purpose
This month, people traveled from around the globe to enjoy and participate in San Antonio’s Fiesta; a shining example of what makes Life Work GreaterSM in San Antonio. San Antonio’s iconic Fiesta is an 11-day festival full of parades, carnivals, and great food. Beginning with the first Battle of Flowers event in 1891 to honor…
Read MoreState of Aviation in Greater SATX
Aviation in Greater San Antonio, Texas San Antonio is the proud birthplace of military aviation. In 1917, the U.S. Army Air Corps established Kelly Field as a pilot training site during WWI. Ever since, the U.S. military and San Antonio have been working together to establish the Greater San Antonio region as a leader in…
Read MoreSATX360 Newsletter | All Eyes on SATX
A 360-degree view from the Greater SATX Region As cities in between San Antonio and Austin continue their rapid growth, the San Antonio-Austin mega-region is taking shape. As a greater San Antonio, Texas region, we continue to plan boldly, with intention, to grow in a way that benefits all San Antonians. Earlier this month, greater:SATX and Opportunity Austin…
Read MoreJPMORGAN CHASE & CO TO INVEST $500K IN SAN ANTONIO
Grant will fund three San Antonio nonprofits supporting small, minority-owned businesses To expand opportunity for underserved businesses and create jobs, JPMorgan Chase & Co. is committing to support three leading local non-profit organizations create more equitable growth in San Antonio. Three San Antonio nonprofits – greater:SATX, Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) and MassChallenge – will benefit from a $500,000 grant to funnel through…
Read MoreRegional Partner Highlight: Seguin
Established in 1838, the City of Seguin is rich with history as one of the oldest communities in the state of Texas. With a historic downtown and many historic sites scattered throughout the city, Seguin represents its past rooted in the beginning of the Texas Revolution with pride across all corners of the city. “If…
Read MoreTPM: Solving Regional Workforce Needs
The U.S. has a simple problem: people without jobs and jobs without people. In response to this observation, The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation has established a workforce development framework called Talent Pipeline Management (TPM). Made up of six strategies, the framework provides employers with a data- and performance-driven approach to identify, develop, and…
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