NORTH SAN ANTONIO CHAMBER WELCOMES GOVERNOR GREG ABBOTT FOR PRIVATE ADDRESS ON LEGISLATIVE ISSUES


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Leticia Peña Martinez
February 15, 2019

SAN ANTONIO, TX – The North San Antonio Chamber of Commerce was pleased to welcome Governor Greg Abbott to a special lunch event for business leaders, largely comprised of its Board of Directors.

“As we progress through the Texas 86th Legislative Session, we are thrilled to have the Governor visit with the San Antonio business community to hear directly from him on many important issues that will impact economic development, employment, and job growth,” said Cristina Aldrete, Chamber President and CEO.

“We are a Chamber focused on promoting a pro-business environment that continues to fuel economic growth and job creation for businesses throughout San Antonio,” noted Aldrete

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Founded in 1974, the North San Antonio Chamber of Commerce is proud to serve the San Antonio business community with an earned reputation as one of the state’s most dynamic advocacy organizations. The North San Antonio Chamber is resolute in their efforts to provide professional development, leadership recognition, and legislative advocacy for small businesses, cybersecurity, technology, transportation, and trade in Bexar County.

North SA Chamber Labor Peace Agreement Recommendation Adopted by City Council

North San Antonio Chamber of Commerce

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CONTACT: Mary-Margaret Hasslocher

February 28, 2018

NORTH SAN ANTONIO CHAMBER COALITION RECOMMENDATION TO RESCIND LABOR PEACE AGREEMENT REQUIREMENT ADOPTED BY CITY COUNCIL

SAN ANTONIO, TX – A recommendation by the North San Antonio Chamber to rescind the Labor Peace Agreement (LPA) portion of The Food, Beverage, and Retail Prime Concessionaire (RFP 18-014) for San Antonio International Airport (SAT) was adopted by Mayor Ron Nirenberg on Wednesday following City Council B Session.

The direction to issue the RFP with this LPA clause was done without public input or a full understanding of the increased costs it would create for local food service businesses to compete for the contract.

“We appreciate the willingness of the Mayor Nirenberg and City Council to listen to the business community’s concerns and acknowledge stakeholder input is vital to good city governance”, said Cristina Aldrete, Executive Vice President of the North San Antonio Chamber.

The Labor Peace Agreement would “require that all solicitation documents and contracts for terminal concessions at SAT include a requirement to implement a labor peace agreement between the concessionaire, its affiliates and its subtenants, if any, and any requesting labor organizations which represent or reasonably might represent employees working as part of the prime concession agreement….”

Under these agreements, a private sector employer must secure an LPA with a union as a condition of doing business with the city.

The North San Antonio Chamber assembled an influential coalition comprised of San Antonio business owners and area pro-business advocacy groups to urge City Council and Mayor Nirenberg to remove the LPA portion of RFP 18-014.

The coalition is led by the North San Antonio Chamber and includes the San Antonio Restaurant Association, Associated Builders and Contractors – South Texas Chapter, San Antonio Chapter of Associated General Contractors, San Antonio Manufacturers Association, San Antonio Real Estate Council, and the San Antonio Tourism Council, among others.

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Founded in 1974, the North San Antonio Chamber of Commerce is proud to serve the San Antonio business community with an earned reputation as one of the state’s most dynamic advocacy organizations. The North San Antonio Chamber is resolute in their efforts to provide professional development, leadership recognition, and legislative advocacy for small businesses, cybersecurity, technology, transportation, and trade in Bexar County.

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Mary-Margaret Hasslocher, Director of Public Affairs
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mhasslocher@northsachamber.com

 

 

Duane Wilson, President and CEO of North San Antonio Chamber Announces Retirement

North San Antonio Chamber of Commerce

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Mary-Margaret Hasslocher
February 20, 2018

PRESIDENT AND CEO OF NORTH SAN ANTONIO CHAMBER ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT

SAN ANTONIO, TX – Duane Wilson, President and CEO of The North San Antonio Chamber will retire from his position effective June 30, 2018.

Wilson has served as President and CEO of the North San Antonio Chamber for 25 years.  He announced his retirement to the North San Antonio Chamber Executive Committee early Tuesday morning.

Wilson was active in transportation and infrastructure development in San Antonio.  He has served on various boards including San Antonio Mobility Coalition, Northside Lions Club, and the San Antonio Technology Accelerator Initiative.  Prior to joining the North San Antonio Chamber, Wilson served 26 years as the District Manager for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company.

“Serving the North Chamber for the past 25 years has been an incredible opportunity and one that has greatly enhanced my professional and personal life.  It has been an honor to serve all the membership of this great business organization and the incredible group of volunteers that assist in the mission of the North Chamber.”

Wilson is a San Antonio native and graduate of Our Lady of the Lake University.  Duane is married to his wife, Bettie, and has two children and three grandchildren.

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Founded in 1974, the North San Antonio Chamber of Commerce is proud to serve the San Antonio business community with an earned reputation as one of the state’s most dynamic advocacy organizations.  The North San Antonio Chamber is resolute in their efforts to provide professional development, leadership recognition, and legislative advocacy for small businesses, cybersecurity, technology, transportation, and trade in Bexar County.

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North San Antonio Chamber

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NORTH SAN ANTONIO CHAMBER ANNOUNCES SUPPORT TO MODERNIZE NAFTA

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North San Antonio Chamber of Commerce

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CONTACT: Mary-Margaret Hasslocher

October 16, 2017

NORTH SAN ANTONIO CHAMBER SIGNS LETTER URGING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO MODERNIZE NAFTA, “DO NO HARM”

SAN ANTONIO, TX – North San Antonio Chamber joined more than 300 state and local business associations from across all 50 states in expressing its support for a modernized North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and urging the Trump administration to “do no harm” as negotiations continue.

In a letter sent to President Donald Trump, 314 state and local chambers of commerce reiterated the business community’s strong support for NAFTA and the millions of American jobs it supports.

“Business leaders across the country know first-hand that trade with Canada and Mexico has created American jobs, boosted economic growth, and strengthened local economies,” the letter reads. “But we know we can do even more to seize the benefits of trade with our North American neighbors.”

The message conveyed in the letter demonstrates a U.S. business community united in support of a constructive renegotiation process and a modernized NAFTA – and against continued threats of withdrawal from the agreement.

“With Mexico as our state’s number one trading partner and the increased trade Texas has experienced with Canada, NAFTA is vital to the economic future of San Antonio, Texas and the United States,” says North San Antonio Chamber President & CEO, Duane Wilson.

Members of the U.S. Congress also received copies of the letter, which is available online here.

“We urge you to support America’s workers, farmers, ranchers, and businesses of all sizes by protecting and preserving the deep economic ties and benefits the United States continues to enjoy under NAFTA,” the letter concludes.

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Founded in 1974, the North San Antonio Chamber of Commerce is proud to serve the San Antonio business community with an earned reputation as one of the state’s most dynamic advocacy organizations.  The North San Antonio Chamber is resolute in their efforts to provide professional development, leadership recognition, and legislative advocacy for small businesses, cybersecurity, technology, transportation, and trade in Bexar County.

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Mary-Margaret Hasslocher, Director of Public Affairs
(210) 344-4848
mhasslocher@northsachamber.com

North Chamber Hires Phil Zamora to Lead Communications

North San Antonio Chamber

North San Antonio Chamber of Commerce

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CONTACT: Phil Zamora

September 22, 2017

PHIL ZAMORA JOINS NORTH SAN ANTONIO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AS DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS

SAN ANTONIO, TX – Phillip (Phil) Zamora has joined the North San Antonio Chamber of Commerce as Director of Marketing and Communications. Zamora will focus on member and event communications.

Zamora, a San Antonio native, comes to the North Chamber after 15 years with JPMorgan Chase where he focused on executive communication for the CEO and Business Unit Presidents at Chase Card Services Wilmington, Delaware headquarters. Zamora began his communications career with Chase Card Services in San Antonio, helping open the present campus in Westover Hills. In 2004, Zamora moved to the company’s Wilmington, DE headquarters, where he worked in Operations communication before managing CEO internal communications.

Zamora earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Management from the University of Texas at San Antonio.

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Founded in 1974, the North San Antonio Chamber of Commerce is proud to serve the San Antonio business community with an earned reputation as one of the state’s most dynamic advocacy organizations.  The North San Antonio Chamber is resolute in their efforts to provide professional development, leadership recognition, and legislative advocacy for small businesses, cybersecurity, technology, transportation, and trade in Bexar County.

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North San Antonio Chamber of Commerce
Phil Zamora, Director of Communications
(210) 344-4848
pzamora@northsachamber.com