President's POV
Growing Even Greater in 2024
In 2021, we set out to advance our region's economic competitiveness when we launched our 5-year strategic plan. 2023 marked our midway point in implementation and together we have achieved tremendous progress by investing in our PEOPLE and PLACE to drive meaningful JOB growth for San Antonians. As we close out 2023, we are well on our way to achieving our 5-year goals having added over 11,800 jobs and $5 billion in direct capital investment.
With significant international wins this year, including JCB and Simwon’s planned San Antonio facilities, and our region’s first trans-Atlantic flight to Frankfurt, we will continue to elevate our San Antonio region’s global presence in 2024. We will nurture our longstanding relationships with businesses in Japan and Mexico, while we invest further in developing our FDI focus, targeting additional geographies Canada, Germany, and South Korea in 2024.
Working with employers across the San Antonio region, we will continue implementing our Talent Pipeline Management framework for Manufacturing, Construction & Skilled Trades, Healthcare / Bioscience, Financial Services, IT / Cyber, Education, and adding Logistics as an industry focus.
We will also focus targeted investments to develop our place through support of our regional air service and mega site development, while amplifying our Life Works Greater campaign and national PR efforts.
We can’t do our work without the commitment of our greater:SATX Investors, our regional economic development partners, and public sector leaders. This holiday season, I am grateful for our supportive community that choose to invest in our greater future.
If you’re not yet part of our wonderful regional community, 2024 is your year. As always, reach out to a member of our greater:SATX team to learn more about how you can realize your even greater future in San Antonio.
Regional Highlights
Greater San Antonio is a region known for its vibrant economy and diverse communities. And greater:SATX is made even greater with the support of our Regional Partners. Learn more about each of our regional partners and their unique areas that make our region even greater:
Bexar County Economic and Community Development is dedicated to fostering economic growth and enhancing the overall quality of life. Through collaborative initiatives, we are cultivating a skilled workforce, forging strong local business partnerships, and providing vital resources for individuals and families.