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Welcome Letter From The Chamber President
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want to be one of the first to say “Welcome” and “Bienvenidos” to San Antonio. Growing up in this city, and watching it develop into such a great place to live, work and play, has been exciting for me. Looking ahead, I see even more great things on San Antonio’s horizon. This Relocation Guide and Business Directory is one of the premier publications produced by The Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, and I hope you will find the information helpful in your relocation. We prepared it to provide information that will make your move smooth and successful. Here, you will find valuable information about our local neighborhoods, relocation and real estate experts, our local schools and universities, health care facilities, shopping and much more. Within these pages, you will see why so many people choose to make San Antonio their home. Recently, the Alamo City was named one of the top 10 cities for young adults (Forbes Magazine, Dec. 2010). Additionally, San Antonio is ranked as one of the best cities in the world to do business in (Brookings Institute, Sept. 2010), and we are considered one of the most promising cities to live and invest in for tomorrow (Trulia.com, Dec. 2010). If you are seeking a new job, you will find that our top industries continue to see growth and job creation. Our leading industries include health care and biosciences, manufacturing, education, hospitality and
facilities, expanding museums and adding new parks and hike/bike trails. Finally, I hope you engage in The Chamber’s many events that are designed to connect you with San Antonio’s decision makers in order to establish a strong business network that will help you succeed. The Chamber wants to become your Chamber, and we are a ready resource when it comes to economic development, business advocacy, government relations and education/workforce development. Take care,
tourism, information technology and financial services. This is also a great city to start a new business, and you will find many resources in the business listing that will help with your new endeavor. If you are a sports enthusiast, we have state-of-the-art facilities for families, youth sporting events, and do not forget to cheer on our four-time NBA Champion San Antonio Spurs. As a resident of San Antonio, you have access to unparalleled tourism resources and attractions such as the historic Alamo and expanded River Walk, world-class golf courses, renowned family attractions like SeaWorld and Six Flags Fiesta Texas and luxurious spas. We are also experiencing a surge in arts and cultural offerings. The City of San Antonio is renovating fine arts
Richard Perez President and CEO The Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce
Looking ahead, I see even more great things on San Antonio’s horizon. www.sachamber.org
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