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Patrons still attempt visiting businesses in the midst of ongoing construction along N New Braunfels Ave Wednesday.

Business & Development

St. Mary’s, construction zone business owners react warily to San Antonio’s grant program effort

by Shari Biediger January 11, 2023January 12, 2023

The program would provide qualifying businesses grants to make up for revenue loss due to the COVID pandemic and protracted road projects.

On Thursday, City Council approved a framework created by the City's Economic Development Department that lays out San Antonio's future in relation to jobs, investment and development.

City Council approves new ‘framework’ plan for future economic development

by Shari Biediger October 20, 2022October 20, 2022

Radiators for the all-new 2022 Toyota Tundra wait to be installed at the company’s San Antonio-based manufacturing plant on Dec. 3, 2021.

City to study its role in economic development, incentives and what works

by Shari Biediger January 10, 2022January 11, 2022

Brenda Hicks-Sorensen replaces Alex Lopez, who was named assistant city manager in March.

Former Fort Worth official is San Antonio’s new economic development director

by Shari Biediger July 28, 2021January 11, 2022

Business & Development

City Council reviewing overhaul of incentive guidelines for attracting new business

by Shari Biediger June 10, 2021June 9, 2021

Students are all in. Can employers answer the call?

by Romanita Matta-Barrera June 2, 2021June 2, 2021

Royal Bank Plaza in Toronto's Financial District.

Business & Development

City Seeks Network Builders for Economic Development Abroad

by Shari Biediger February 19, 2020February 18, 2020

Toyota Tundra manufacturing line in the Southside, San Antonio. Photo courtesy of Toyota Texas.

Business & Tech

San Antonio Proposes Incentives to Attract Toyota’s Investment Dollars

by Shari Biediger May 23, 2019January 31, 2020

Tower of the Americas in the background of the flags in front of the Institute of Texan Cultures.

Business & Tech

Small and Minority Businesses May Lose Preference Points in Some City Contracting Bids

by Shari Biediger December 31, 2018December 30, 2018

A Credit Human branch is located at St. Marys Street and Alamo Street.

Business & Tech

Analysis: San Antonio’s Economic Development Incentives Pay Off

by Shari Biediger April 3, 2018January 31, 2020