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SABJ Resilience Awards (August 18th)

by Rey Chavez | Sep 25, 2020 | Member Spotlight

The San Antonio Business Journal is recognizing outstanding businesses — and the teams behind them — that have shown incredible resilience during the Covid-19 pandemic with the inaugural Resilience in Business Awards. After dozens of applications, we found a diverse...

Port San Antonio Strengthening America’s Standing as World’s Innovation Leader

by Rey Chavez | Sep 25, 2020 | Newsletter

Port San Antonio – home to leading aerospace, cybersecurity, defense, robotics, and other advanced operations – continues to accelerate the pace of American ingenuity. The Port San Antonio Board of Directors recently approved construction of a full spectrum innovation...

Be a part of the future

by Rey Chavez | Sep 25, 2020 | Newsletter

Many of you have heard about MfgDay. What you may not realize is how it affects your future as a company. The US Department of Commerce says it is an opportunity for manufacturers to “highlight their work and their workers and to energize a future pipeline of skilled...

Re-opening the economy in the US, Future of Internships after COVID

by Rey Chavez | Aug 4, 2020 | COVID-19, Economy, Newsletter

The pipeline for talent is drying up because of the need to interject new talent safely into the manufacturing industry. But how do you go about doing that without jeopardizing your current workforce? Most industries are able to develop this talent remotely....

New Collar Workers Needed for Reshoring Manufacturing in Post-pandemic Economy

by Rey Chavez | Aug 4, 2020 | Economy, Newsletter

This article was originally published in ReshoreNow.org In view of the latest Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey from the National Association of Manufacturers, it should be no surprise that the greatest challenge facing manufacturers of all sizes continues to be finding a...

USMCA

by Rey Chavez | Aug 4, 2020 | Economy, Newsletter, Policy

Last year, U.S. trade with Mexico and Canada reached nearly $1.4 trillion and supported 12 million American jobs in manufacturing, agriculture, technology, and the service sector in all 50 states. According to the Office of the Trade Representative, Texas was the...

Member Spotlight: Division Laundry & Cleaners

by Rey Chavez | Aug 4, 2020 | Member Spotlight, Newsletter

By Rey Chavez Our member highlight for the month of July is Division Laundry & Cleaners, a service-oriented business that is an icon in the City of San Antonio for over 80 years. They provide the most comprehensive commercial laundry service in South and Central...

How manufacturing will Support the Rebuilding of the Texas Economy

by Rey Chavez | Aug 4, 2020 | Economy, Newsletter, SAMA Updates

This article was originally published in the Q3 2020 edition of the Texas CEO Magazine. The extent of COVID-19’s impact on businesses and local communities is still unknown. Although there is uncertainty, we do know that the business community will have to adapt and...

June SAMA Updates

by Rey Chavez | Jun 15, 2020 | Newsletter, SAMA Updates

New Digital Newsletter Welcome to our new digital newsletter where we will provide you with information about our association, its members, issues and concerns, and items of interest that you can use to help you and your businesses. For 105 Years, SAMA has been the...

Member Spotlight: M2Global, Doug Carlberg

by Rey Chavez | Jun 11, 2020 | Member Spotlight, Newsletter

Our member highlight for the month is M2 Global, a manufacturer in the aviation and aerospace industry. M2 Global’s products can be found in cellular communication systems, satellite uplinks and downlinks, line-of-sight communication systems, radar...

Coronavirus Update #11

by Rey Chavez | May 2, 2020 | COVID-19

Members, Today’s update will provide current COVID-19 status links in our region, Additionally, it will focus on major changes to our state and communities as we strive to reopen our states and communities. Included in this update is a Safe Return to Work PlayBook...

Coronavirus Update #10

by Rey Chavez | Apr 17, 2020 | COVID-19

Members, Today’s update will have COVID-19 status links in our region, Additionally, it will focus on two very important issues that come up yesterday that needs your attention. COVID-19 Update See links below for current statistics: World Statistics –...

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