President's POV
Greater San Antonio is having a remarkable year in advanced manufacturing. It shows what sustained regional investment can deliver, and it offers a clear lesson for how we pursue our next opportunity.
Toyota, IEM, JCB and Blackwave demonstrate what years of investment in sites, infrastructure and talent can make possible. Through MOMENTUM:2030, we’re applying that same discipline to our next opportunity: headquarters.
Headquarters bring the people who decide where companies invest, hire and grow. Our focus is on companies with real ties to our region and the strengths we can offer them, from our talent and industry connections to our growing airport connectivity.
Manufacturing is proof that the long game works. That’s the approach guiding our efforts to attract the next generation of headquarters.
Greater together,
Sarah Carabias Rush
President & CEO
Investor Spotlight: San Antonio River Authority
For nearly 90 years, the San Antonio River Authority has helped protect the waterways, infrastructure, and natural resources that support communities across South Central Texas.
River Authority leaders discuss how long-term stewardship, flood risk reduction, and watershed planning contribute to regional resilience and sustainable growth.
They also share why San Antonio is uniquely positioned for future development and the importance of balancing growth with environmental responsibility.
Looking ahead, the organization is focused on innovative projects and partnerships that will help strengthen communities and improve public safety.
Discover how the River Authority is helping shape a stronger future for the region.
Manufacturing by the Numbers: The Data Behind Greater San Antonio's Manufacturing Growth
Manufacturing is helping drive significant economic momentum across Greater San Antonio, with employment up nearly 17% since 2021 and average annual earnings exceeding $92,000.
Major investments from companies including Toyota, IEM, JCB, and Blackwave are bringing billions in capital investment and thousands of new jobs to the region.
The numbers highlight why manufacturing continues to be a key driver of the region's competitiveness and long-term growth.
Beyond the Headlines: The Businesses Behind Manufacturing Growth in San Antonio
Manufacturing growth in Greater San Antonio extends far beyond major project announcements and headline investment figures.
A network of suppliers, contractors, logistics providers, educators, and specialized businesses helps support more than 1,600 manufacturing companies and nearly 62,000 workers across the region.
The article explores how investments from companies like Toyota, JCB, and others create broader economic opportunities, strengthen local supply chains, and contribute to the region's long-term competitiveness.
Why Manufacturers Choose Greater San Antonio
Why do manufacturers continue choosing Greater San Antonio?
The answer goes beyond individual projects and includes the talent pipeline, development-ready sites, infrastructure investments, and regional partnerships that support long-term business success.
The article explores how workforce initiatives, site readiness, and collaboration are helping position the region for the next generation of manufacturing investment and growth
In the News
Pickup Lines: greater:SATX CEO says San Antonio has ‘nothing but runway’ for future growth: Sarah Carabias Rush, president and CEO of greater:SATX, discussed her career path and the organization's mission of attracting employers, investment and workforce opportunities to the 10-county San Antonio region, emphasizing the importance of long-term economic development and regional collaboration. She said San Antonio is "well positioned" for future growth and predicted that the San Antonio-Austin corridor could evolve into a connected "mega region" by the 2040s as investment, infrastructure and economic ties continue to strengthen.
Defense startup moves headquarters from Colorado to downtown San Antonio: Defense Unicorns, a military contractor specializing in software, has taken around 3,000 square feet in the Light Building at 420 Broadway. Defense Unicorns modernizes software for different military systems. The firm was previously based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. CEO Rob Slaughter sand the team found that many of the qualified engineers the firm hires with the security clearances needed for the sensitive work were in San Antonio, and the city's quality of life was also a boost.
Toyota to launch $3.6B expansion with $200M project: Toyota has set early December as a start date for construction on the first phase of a planned $3.6 billion expansion of its San Antonio manufacturing campus. Officials at the Japanese automaker have confirmed that the company plans to kickstart the historic project with an initial $200 million investment in its Toyota Texas facilities in preparation for the larger transformation of the sprawling South Side site. The initial investment is tied to extensive site work and construction needed to accommodate a planned second manufacturing facility that will essentially double Toyota Texas’ production capacity.
South Side Soars: A repurposed Air Force base has spurred investment: South San Antonio, long shut off from the economic infusion that lifted other parts of the city, has experienced a momentous shift. With the ongoing reimagining of Brooks, South San Antonio is piling up wins. Multiple major projects are underway at and near the shuttered aerospace installation, funneling billions of dollars in new investment into an area whose economic transformation is accelerating at warp speed.
UTSA plans more major downtown expansion: The University of Texas at San Antonio is exploring its next downtown expansion as the university builds on recent growth. The university has an undeveloped site along Dolorosa Street immediately west of its San Pedro II tower, a 180,000-square-foot building that opened earlier this year and houses UT San Antonio’s College of AI, Cyber and Computing. University officials are exploring potential options for that real estate and other center city sites.
Hollingsworth Logistics to add 150 jobs with Schertz expansion: The city of Schertz is boosting its workforce through a long-term deal with a leading supply chain provider. Hollingsworth Logistics Group signed a seven-year lease to expand and consolidate its Schertz operations, which will retain the company's 224 employees and add another 150 to its payroll. The move is intended to help the Michigan-based company scale its operations to meet the demand from its customers across the aerospace, automotive, government, industrial and retail sectors.
UT San Antonio aerospace doctorate opens path to research careers: Students who want to lead aerospace research can now pursue a doctorate at UT San Antonio, giving them a local path into work on aircraft, rockets and space systems. The new aerospace engineering doctoral degree is the fourth program of its kind in Texas. It expands the state’s capacity to train researchers, though its effect on San Antonio’s workforce will depend on enrollment and where graduates find jobs.
Here’s how McCombs plans to build new River North retail site with a ‘subzone’ for some major public improvements: Plans for the development at Camden Street and West Jones Avenue in River North, revealed during a recent council committee meeting, include an “art focused” retail district along the River Walk, between Pearl and the San Antonio Museum of Art. In the architectural renderings by Studio8 Architects, several buildings encircle a plaza, a pedestrian bridge spans the river, connecting Pearl to the site, and the river bank and existing parking areas under the highway are redesigned with stadium-style seating.