Description

Purpose:

This committee will meet to discuss various issues related to Government Affairs at the local, state, and federal levels. It will also facilitate discussions on land use issues and economic development opportunities for our partners throughout the South Texas region. Members of this committee will help drive discussion and craft position statements for the Executive Committee and Board of Directors.

Goal(s):

• Identify partner priorities and share support.

• Support members on local, state, and federal agendas.

• Advocate on issues that impact our business community.

• Contribute ideas for speaker engagement.

• Encourage voter engagement.

Nov. Meeting: City of San Antonio Legislative Agenda, presented by guest speaker Sally Basurto, Director of Government Affairs, City of San Antonio

Meeting Schedule: The South Texas Business Partnership offers this committee as a member benefit for our partners. The External Affairs and Economic Development Committee meets on the first Tuesday of each month from 2:00–3:00 PM at the SoTX Office located at 3128 Sidney Brooks, San Antonio, Texas 78235.

Committee Chairs:

• Co-Chair: Sophia Erain, Port San Antonio & SoTX Board Member
• Co-Chair: Caye Castillo, San Antonio River Authority & SoTX Board Member
• Staff Liaison: Rebecca J. Viagran, President & CEO, SoTX