Texas Association of Business

08/23/2023

The TAB team traveled to Corpus Christi to host the South Texas Development Summit, presented by the Port of Corpus Christi and partnered by the United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce.

Thank you to all of our speakers, sponsors and attendees!

Read the recap here: https://rb.gy/qpl3p

06/19/2023

06/09/2023

05/04/2023

It is a big day for business as the Texas House takes up HB 5 by Chairman Todd Hunter.

We urge House Members to vote FOR HB 5.

Known as the "Texas Jobs and Security Act," HB 5 promotes job growth, economic development, and helps bring our supply chains back to U.S. soil.

04/28/2023

TAB CEO Glenn Hamer and Chairman Massey Villarreal spoke at
the RGV Hispanic Chamber's Future of Small Business Luncheon.

Big topics: HB 5 (Texas Jobs & Security Act), HB 8 (community college finance), infrastructure, trade and immigration.

04/26/2023

Enjoyed hosting Excelencia in Education at TAB Headquarters!

TAB Board Chairman Massey Villarreal is passionate about Excelencia's mission, which is to get Latino students to and through college. Sarita Brown and Deborah Santiago do a phenomenal job leading this organization.

After an impressive day full of productive conversations on education and the workforce, were honored to be joined by State Senator Carol Alvarado, UT Chancellor JB Milliken, and UTSA President Taylor Eighmy at a rooftop reception.

04/21/2023

The team had a great time in Laredo at the Border Trade Advisory Committee Meeting.

Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson did an excellent job chairing the meeting. We discussed border infrastructure projects needed to improve trade flows.

Big thanks to Gerry Schwebel of IBC Bank (and TAB member!) for leading a tour of the World Trade International Bridge. Canadian Consul General Susan Harper, TAB Board Treasurer Eddie Aldrete, David Zapata, and Glenn Hamer attended.

Office of the Texas Secretary of State

04/11/2023

The Chamber for the Schertz-Cibolo-Selma area stopped by TAB HQ today to meet with TCCE - Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives' Exec.Director Drew Scheberle and Texas State Chamber CEO Glenn Hamer.

Glenn gave a legislative update. Today HB 8 will reach the House Floor. The bill contains critical community college finance reform that better aligns what is being taught with workforce needs.

Yesterday, Glenn testified in support of HB 5, which 250+ chambers of commerce, economic development groups, and business organizations support. The bill creates a new economic development program so that communities can compete for large capital investments that translate to jobs and long-term tax revenue for public services (like schools).

04/05/2023

Great to have the Central Fort Bend Chamber at the Texas State Chamber headquarters!

03/29/2023

The TAB team enjoyed the puppy meet-and-greet sponsored by Texans for Lawsuit Reform. Austin Pets Alive!

Our office manager, Theresa Drew, applied to adopt Gremlin, who is paws-itively adorable.

03/23/2023

Texas State Chamber's Glenn Hamer spoke to the Grapevine Chamber of Commerce on the Texas Jobs & Security Act (HB 5), property tax relief, and workforce development.

Their CEO, RaDonna Hessel, is a big name and mentor to many. Thank you for having us!

03/16/2023

Have you wanted to get more involved with your state chamber? Glenn Hamer from the Texas Association of Business (Texas State Chamber) shares ideas on how a local chamber can work with their state chamber.
chamberchatpodcast.com/episode216