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Saturday, March 28, 2020

Chamber launches COVID-19 microsite

In an effort to keep you, your business and your family safe, healthy, and fully informed, your Chamber has launched a new microsite dedicated to providing resources, tools, and information to help get you through the challenges brought on by the ...

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Saturday, March 28, 2020

President Trump signs Stimulus Bill

After days of intense negotiations between Republicans and Democrats in Congress, the United States Senate and House passed a $2 trillion stimulus package, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The bill passed both chambers ...

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Saturday, March 28, 2020

Governor Abbott suspends insurance claim-handling deadlines

The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) has issued a bulletin to help consumers and the insurance industry during the COVID-19 outbreak and expects all insurers to work with policyholders experiencing financial hardships as a result of the ...

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Saturday, March 28, 2020

Businesses around Texas step up to help combat COVID-19

With the country battling the COVID 19 pandemic, the private sector has stepped up to help. Numerous businesses across Texas have already started manufacturing supplies of personal protective equipment (PPE) and personal hygiene products like hand ...

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Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Vantage Bank Texas CEO, Sam Munafo, Set to Retire

Samuel J. Munafo, President and CEO of Vantage Bank Texas, a $2 billion bank with offices in San Antonio, Fort Worth, the Rio Grande Valley, Laredo and El Paso, will retire on March 31st.Effective with Munafo’s retirement, Jeff Sinnott, ...

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Friday, March 20, 2020

Chamber COVID-19 microsite coming soon

We are living in unprecedented times. Anxiety and stress is high for individuals, families, and businesses as we transition to a new normal.As we all continue to navigate this difficult period, I wanted to assure you that your San Antonio Chamber of ...

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Friday, March 20, 2020

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans available in Texas

On Tuesday, March 17, Texas Governor Greg Abbott requested designation from the Small Business Administration (SBA) Economic Injury Disaster Declaration to access the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program for the entire state of Texas. The ...

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Friday, March 20, 2020

Census Bureau adjusts 2020 in light of COVID-19

It has never been easier to complete the U.S. Census Questionnaire, whether it be online, over the phone, or by mail—all without having to meet a census taker. While the U.S. Census Bureau continues to carefully monitor the COVID-19 situation ...

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Monday, March 16, 2020

Update from your Chamber on the Coronavirus (3/16)

As you know, your Chamber has been closely monitoring the Coronavirus situation particularly here in Texas and San Antonio. On Friday we reported the Mayor’s State of Pubic Health Emergency declaration. Today, at another press conference, ...

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Monday, March 16, 2020

The 2020 Census goes live

The U.S. Census Bureau made a soft launch of the 2020 census website last Monday, making its form available online. Also last week, the Bureau began mailing out notices to households across the U.S. asking them to self-respond to the census ...

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Monday, March 16, 2020

March 10 primary update

It was Election Day for six states last Tuesday. Going in, former Vice President Joe Biden looked to keep the momentum going after his dominant Super Tuesday performance. For Senator Bernie Sanders, it was his chance to slow down Biden’s ...

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Friday, March 13, 2020

Chamber's Statement on Coronavirus

Dear Chamber Members and Partners:Today has been a busy news day in San Antonio, and I wanted to share with you the latest information we have surrounding the Coronavirus. This morning, Mayor Ron Nirenberg held a press conference where he declared ...

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Thursday, March 12, 2020

Bids open for upcoming Living/Learning Lab at UTSA

DPR Construction is partnering with UTSA for the Living/Learning Lab on the main campus. This project includes a 2,000 sf building with an educational space, an office, and restrooms. The building's intent is to also manage stormwater runoff from ...

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Friday, March 6, 2020

Update on Paid Sick Leave

The San Antonio business community received some good news Wednesday. The 4th Court of Appeals decided it will not weigh in on the paid sick leave ordinance until the Texas Supreme Court takes up a similar ordinance in Austin. Business Groups had ...

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Friday, March 6, 2020

Additional H-2B Visas released for 2020

Last week in Chamber Today we asked you to join us in writing our Congressional delegation, asking for their support in urging the Department of Homeland Security to release additional H-2B visas for non-agricultural seasonal jobs such as ...

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