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SoTx Announces 2023 Board Chair, Blaine Lopez
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, Nov 30, 2022 SoTx Announces 2023 Board Chair, Blaine LopezTerm from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023 (San Antonio, Texas)- The South Texas Business Partnership (SoTx) announces the appointment of Blaine Lopez, Partner of KFW Engineers + Surveying as the 2023 Chair of the South Texas Business Partnership Board of Directors. The 2023 Board will be comprised of 33 individuals from area
South Texas Summit: Industries in Rural Texas
South Texas Summit: Industries in Rural TexasCounty leaders discuss multiple challenges including the need for expanded technology.San Antonio Business Journal: September 23, 2022 DeWitt County Judge Daryl Fowler and LaVaca County Judge Mark Myers joined moderator Dan Eason, co-owner at UHCL Investments, LLC, to discuss industries in rural Texas as well as the future for the state’s rural businesses at the recent South Texas Summit at Brooks. UHCL Investments is the owner and operating company of
South Texas Summit: Area judges weigh in on growth in Alamo City region
South Texas Summit: Area judges weigh in on growth in Alamo City regionSan Antonio Business Journal: September 23, 2022 Medina County Judge Chris Schuchart, Atascosa County Judge Robert Hurley and McMullen County Judge James Teal discussed the challenges and opportunities for the counties adjacent to Bexar County during the recent South Texas Summit at Brooks. Medina County is already deep into growth mode as Bexar County residents begin to look west. “There are more than 20,000 more homes already
South Texas Summit: Leaders talk immigration and the border communities
South Texas Summit: Leaders talk immigration and the border communitiesSan Antonio Business Journal: September 22, 2022, Jannette Zorrilla Three leaders from counties along the U.S.-Mexico border came together at the inaugural South Texas Summit to talk about immigration issues. Kinney County Judge Tully Shahan, City of Del Rio Mayor Al Arreola Sr. and Rio Grande City Mayor Joel Villarreal appeared on the panel held Thursday at the Embassy Suites at Brooks. The discussion was moderated by Al Arreola Jr.,
South Texas Summit: A&M Chancellor John Sharp: Texas' next boom will be built on 'human resources'
South Texas Summit: A&M Chancellor John Sharp: Texas' next boom will be built on 'human resources'San Antonio Business Journal: September 16, 2022, Ramzi Abou Ghalioum The South Texas Summit concluded Thursday, an event exploring the current and future economic status and efforts happening between San Antonio and the Rio Grande Valley with a keynote speech from Texas A&M University Chancellor John Sharp. "I happen to believe that South Texas is what the future of Texas is about," Sharp said. Referencing
It's Time to Look South
Op-Ed by Connie Gonzalez, SoTx Board Chair Welcome to the prelude of the next great Texas success story. South San Antonio has reached a moment in time every investor dreams of–where the gains realized are far beyond anything we could have imagined. Years of focused and collaborative development have led to this golden hour in time, and South Texas is ready to reap the benefits. The evidence that South Texas is on the brink of major expansion is everywhere–if you take the time to look. Leaders have
SoTx Host City of San Antonio Councilwomen
South Texas Business Partnership hosted City of San Antonio District 3 Councilwoman Phyllis Viagran, District 4 Councilwoman Adriana Rocha Garcia, & District 5 Councilwoman Teri Castillo at our recurring monthly luncheon in August. SoTx Chairwoman Connie Gonzalez summoned her former news anchor self and guided a discussion on the annual City Budget, 2022-2027 Bond Program, and some personal fun facts about each Councilwoman. This episode of the SoTx Podcast is also available on the following
Against the odds: Rudy Garza's unlikely path to CPS Energy's top executive position
In partnership with the Business Journal, the South Texas Business Partnership will honor Rudy Garza as 'South Texan of the Year' at the South Texas Summit Welcome Reception on Wednesday, September 14th at Mission San Jose. For more information about the South Texas Summit click here. By Donna Provencher – Reporter, San Antonio Business Journal Jul 27, 2022 Born to teenage parents and raised in Corpus Christi in an 800-square-foot multigenerational household, Rudy Garza beat the odds to ascend to
Port San Antonio Shares Vision of Tech Port
South Texas Business Partnership hosted Jim Perschbach, President & CEO of Port San Antonio at their recurring monthly luncheon in June. Jim Perschbach shared updates on the capital investments made on the Port San Antonio campus. He highlight projects that have been completed and discussed the future vision of facilities under development. This is the third episode of SoTx relaunched podcast series focused on advancing conversations on infrastructure, workforce, and economic development in the
SoTx Business Podcast Discusses Auto Manufacturing in Region
South Texas Business Partnership hosted Susann Kuzunas (Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas) & Stephen Mudd (Navistar) at their luncheon at Brooks.SoTx Board Chair Connie Gonzalez (Brooks) facilitated the conversation on the growth of manufacturing in South Texas..Stephen Mudd shared the details about the facilities and operations at Navistar and noted the partnership with education partners like Southside ISD. Susann Kazunas highlighted Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas impact to the region and highlighted
