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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
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
SoTx Host Panel on Place Making
At the South Texas Business Partnership Monthly Luncheon on Thursday, March 24th, Board Chair Connie Gonzalez moderated a panel discussion regarding private and public partnerships in community place making. (Left to Right) Chairwoman Connie Gonzalez, Joshua Sanders, & James Lifshutz James Lifshutz, shared his experiences developing mixed-use projects on the southern stretch of the San Antonio River. James discussed the risks he took on redeveloping an industrial property near the railroad
VIDA & Valor Club share development plans
On Thursday, February 24th the South Texas Business Partnership hosted a panel discussion regarding private sector projects currently underway in South Bexar County. photos from All Road Lead South: Private Development Luncheon moderated by SoTx Chair Connie Gonzalez.Thad Rutherford, of Southstar Communities shared updates on their VIDA project at the doorstep of the dynamic Texas A&M University - San Antonio. VIDA is owned and developed by award-winning SouthStar Communities. Southstar’s
