Economic Development and Job Growth
Summary
San Antonio is weighing a $122 million incentive package to lure a $2 billion Toyota expansion to the area. The deal promises 2,000 new jobs in exchange for tax breaks and infrastructure upgrades.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 31
- Last 30 days
- 6
Last discussed Jun 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
The program renewal request is for $65,520.
Local college students and county departments seeking qualified staff.
Taxpayers are footing the bill for these incentives, which could have been spent on other city services or infrastructure projects.
Mentions & discussions (25)
Delta CEO calls out San Antonio as expansion target amid Texas growth push
San Antonio’s push to increase air access could get a big lift from one of the major carriers as Delta Air Lines wants to extend the company’s presence in Texas. Its CEO, Ed Bastian, has called out San Antonio as a potential landing spot for more flights.
Here’s how McCombs plans to build new River North retail site with a ‘subzone’ for some major public improvements
Developers of a new retail and office spot soon to be built near Pearl say they want to carve out a unique taxing subzone to help offset the cost of public improvements in the area. Plans for the development a...
'We don't really know the answers': San Antonio realtors say it's too early to tell how data centers affect home values
As data centers expand across the San Antonio area, the San Antonio Board of Realtors says it is still too early to know whether the facilities are affecting home prices or utility bills in the region.
How the deal Brooks brokered to create a mini megasite, Project Oso, came together
During the five years when the Mission Reach of the River Walk was taking shape along the western edge of downtown, work crews moved the excavated soil to a vacant parcel on the South Side. That parcel of land ...
Biotech firm to build 130,000-square-foot research hub in San Antonio to fight New World screwworm
Fluorescent powder applied to sterile New World screwworm flies is seen through a microscope on a phone display at the Knipling-Bushland U.S. Livestock Insects Research Laboratory in Kerrville, Texas, U.S., Jul...
Council takes aim at TIRZ while voting to give millions to zoo, botanical gardens, Brackenridge, Spurs arena and more
City Council approved $166 million in tax increment funding for three cultural institutions, a land acquisition for the Spurs arena and has extended the Midtown Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) to 2060. ...
2 San Antonio chambers of commerce announce plan for closer collaboration
The Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce's office between East Commerce Street and the San Antonio River Walk. Credit: File / Bonnie Arbittier The Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce and the ...
Construction industry reports workforce shortages, but St. Philip’s College sees growth in the trades
As some San Antonio college students learned about refrigeration, electrical work, and more on Thursday, top leaders with the National Center for Construction Education and Research and the Association of Gener...
‘It’s overwhelming’: Recent storms magnify city’s needs as it makes plans to boost economic development efforts
The role of the city’s economic development department is to figure out ways to attract more investment and jobs. In a briefing to a council committee on Monday about expanding those efforts, the issue brought ...
Local leaders: San Antonio must earn title of ‘Military City USA’ every day — or lose it
Leaders from Joint Base San Antonio committed to fixing “uninhabitable” living conditions Tuesday night after several years of transition in the community. The Greater San Antonio Chamber held its annual recep...
New manufacturing facility to bring up to 3,000 new jobs to Bexar County by 2030
New manufacturing facility to bring up to 3,000 new jobs to Bexar County by 2030 KSAT
‘It’s a pressure cooker’: Greater Chamber’s top staff exits amid tough political landscape
Greater San Antonio Chamber President and CEO Jeff Webster delivers a welcoming address to guests of the State of the City event at the Tobin Center on Tuesday. Credit: Amber Esparza / San Antonio Report ...
Silicon Valley manufacturer IEM plans to build $200M factory at Brooks, hire 3,000 workers
This story has been updated. A California-based company that builds power distribution and control systems for the tech industry, including data centers, announced Tuesday it plans to build a 1 million-square-...
Paid summer internships give San Antonio students head start on future careers
Employers such as Port San Antonio are offering hands-on internships to high school and college students, giving them a competitive edge in the workforce while helping the city attract and retain top talent.
New extended-stay hotel opens on historic Main Plaza, bridging downtown tourism districts
The Residence Inn by Marriott San Antonio Riverwalk entrance seen along North Main in downtown San Antonio. Credit: Amber Esparza / San Antonio Report Corina Lathan had worked in hotels ever since c...
Doing business in San Antonio connects businesses with contracting opportunities
Doing Business in San Antonio helps businesses better understand how to navigate corporate and government procurement processes while building relationships with organizations seeking qualified local vendors...
San Antonio-area colleges seek Workforce Pell eligibility in first round of applications
The first ever application window for Workforce Pell Grants access for non-academic certifications and training programs is currently open. At least a few San Antonio-area colleges have submitted programs for ...
Oxbow plans 10 new buildings at Pearl for retail expansion
Local NewsTwo longstanding structures will be demolished to make way for new builds.Pearl's entrance in mid-April. Avenue A will change significantly as part of the coming retail development. (Gabe...
Commissioners Court - Jun 23, 2026
The county is betting big on Toyota to keep the local economy strong by supporting a massive plant expansion that promises thousands of new jobs.
Commissioners Court - Jun 24, 2025
The county is distributing over $4 million in federal grants to help local cities with infrastructure like sidewalks and libraries, and to support senior meal programs.
Commissioners Court - May 27, 2025
The county is successfully using internships to build a pipeline of future employees from local colleges.
Commissioners Court - Feb 4, 2025
The county is creating new districts to help fund infrastructure and development. This is a way to manage growth in specific areas.
Commissioners Court - Jan 7, 2025
The county is investing $400,000 in Project Quest to help residents in unincorporated areas get job training, filling a gap left by city-only programs.
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