Greater 210

When Brooks Air Force Base closed, the neighborhoods surrounding it carried a poverty rate above 20% and a cloud of uncertainty over what would come next. That was 2012. Leo Gomez and his team had other plans. In this episode, Jeff Webster sits down with his 30-year friend and Brooks Development Authority leader Leo Gomez to talk about how a shuttered military base became one of the most compellin...

She grew up in District 9, watched it grow from a two-lane road on 281, and now she represents it on City Council. Misty Spears is anything but a typical freshman. In this episode, Jeff Webster sits down with Councilwoman Spears to talk about her first year on Council, a week in Taiwan pursuing a $2.8 billion procurement opportunity, the push for a new VA hospital, and what it's going to take to d...

New York has had a duopoly on U.S. stock exchanges for over 200 years. Texas is coming for it. In this episode, Jeff Webster sits down with Nicole Chambers, Global Managing Director at the Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE), to talk about why America's public markets are broken, what it's going to take to fix them, and why Texas is the only place bold enough to try. Nicole spent nearly 20 years at Nasdaq...

The Alamo Colleges District serves 89,000 students across five campuses and has quietly become one of the best community college systems in the country. Most San Antonians still think of it as just a place to get an associate's degree. In this episode, Jeff Webster sits down with Chancellor Dr. Mike Flores to dig into what Alamo Colleges has actually become: a two-time Malcolm Baldrige Award winne...

The Valero Alamo Bowl is one of college football's premier bowl games. But most people only see one day a year. In this episode, Jeff Webster sits down with President & CEO Derrick Fox to talk about what it really takes to run a bowl game that has generated $1.2 billion in economic impact and donated over $185 million to local education over 34 years. They dig into conference realignment, the...

Space is no longer just exploration. It is becoming one of the most important economic opportunities of the next generation. In this episode of Greater 210 , Jeff Webster sits down with Brad Morrison, Texas Space Commission member, veteran, and entrepreneur, to explore how Texas is positioning itself at the center of the rapidly growing space economy. Brad shares his journey from the U.S. Air Forc...

Fiesta is more than a celebration. It is one of San Antonio’s most powerful drivers of community, culture, and economic impact. In this episode of Greater 210, Chamber President and CEO Jeff Webster sits down with Jim Mery, President-Elect of the Fiesta San Antonio Commission, to go inside one of the city’s most iconic traditions. They explore how Fiesta has grown from a single parade in 1891 into...

What shapes a leader who is committed to fighting for her community? In this episode of Greater 210, Jeff Webster sits down with Bexar County Precinct 1 Commissioner Rebeca Clay-Flores to talk about her remarkable journey, her priorities for the community, and the challenges she has faced along the way. Commissioner Clay-Flores shares her story growing up in San Antonio, overcoming early hardships...

When federal decisions shape your city’s future, you cannot afford to sit on the sidelines. In this episode of Greater 210 , host Katie Ferrier, Senior Vice President of Public Policy & Economic Development at the Greater San Antonio Chamber, is joined by SA to DC 2026 co-chairs Kevin Matula (USAA) and Krista Piferrer (FirstDay Foundation). They break down why more than 200 business, civic, no...

San Antonio is growing fast, and our energy needs are growing with it. In this episode of Greater 210 , Jeff Webster sits down with CPS Energy CEO Rudy Garza to talk about how the nation’s largest municipally owned electric and gas utility is preparing for the future. From nuclear, wind, and solar to battery storage and grid upgrades, CPS Energy is balancing reliability, affordability, and long-te...

Texas is growing at an unprecedented pace, and infrastructure is at the center of it all. In this episode, Chamber President and CEO Jeff Webster sits down with Texas Transportation Commissioner Alex Meade to discuss how TxDOT is managing more than $100 billion in transportation investments while keeping up with rapid population growth across the state. From the $5 billion in active projects in th...

San Antonio’s downtown is being reimagined, and Hemisfair Park sits at the center of it. On this episode of Greater 210 , Chamber CEO Jeff Webster talks with Melissa Robinson, Interim CEO of the Hemisfair Park Area Redevelopment Corporation, about the vision guiding one of the city’s most important redevelopment efforts. Melissa shares how Hemisfair is honoring its history while creating vibrant p...

In this episode we explore San Antonio's Ready to Work program, a transformative workforce development initiative funded by voter-approved sales tax. City Manager Erik Walsh, Advisory Board Chair Ben Peavy (Accenture), and Program Director Mike Ramsey discuss how this program is connecting local employers with trained talent while transforming lives across the community. With over 24,000 people th...

Councilwoman Marina Alderete Gavito joins the podcast to discuss the dynamics of today’s San Antonio City Council and why building strong, respectful relationships across political perspectives is essential to getting results. She shares insights into her priorities, including addressing long-neglected vacant properties, evaluating policies and services to better respond to homelessness, supportin...

In this episode, we sit down with City Councilman Marc Whyte to navigate the challenges and opportunities facing San Antonio’s future. We dive into the realities of city budgeting, economic development, public safety, and the impact of landmark projects like the downtown arena. Get a behind-the-scenes look into how our city’s leaders are working to ensure a safer, more prosperous, and dynamic San...

Get ready, San Antonio! In this episode, we dive into the city’s electric future from the legendary Spurs and iconic Rodeo to a reimagined downtown on the verge of transformation. Host Jeff Webster, President & CEO of the Greater San Antonio Chamber, sits down with: Judge Peter Sakai, Bexar County Judge RC Buford, CEO of the San Antonio Spurs Cody Davenport, CEO of the San Antonio Stock Show &...

What does it take to represent one of San Antonio’s most dynamic and diverse districts? Join us for a candid conversation with District 3 City Councilwoman Phyllis Viagran as she sits down with Chamber President & CEO Jeff Webster for a wide-ranging discussion on her fresh start in a new term, serving a district that spans historic missions, legacy neighborhoods, and booming developments. Hear...

Former San Antonio Mayor Henry Cisneros always captivates audiences as no one has a deeper understanding of our past or a more exciting vision for our future! Express-News Publisher Mark Medici talks with Henry about his passion for San Antonio, the progress we've made over the past 40 years, the current debate over the Sports & Entertainment District, the opportunities for growth in key secto...

Join us as we sit down with Jim Perschbach, President & CEO of Port San Antonio. Some of the most important technical advancements on the planet are happening at the Port as they are on the cutting edge of generative AI, advanced air mobility, aviation advancements, cybersecurity innovation and much more.

From the Pentagon’s Halls to City Hall to JBSA’s Dining Hall, San Antonio is known as Military City USA. Learn why and what we need to do to keep it that way in this wide-ranging conversation with Major General Juan Ayala, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.), Director, Military & Veteran Affairs, City of San Antonio. You’ll also hear the behind-the-scenes stories of the Army North & Army South consol...

Kate Rogers outlines San Antonio’s ambitious vision for the Alamo, touching on everything from the origins of Travis’ line in the sand, the treasures in the Phil Collins collection, and the story of Pee-wee Herman’s bike coming to the Alamo. Learn how the redevelopment of Texas’ most iconic historical site will improve the visitor experience for generations to come! Links and Resources: The Alamo

We sit down with UTSA's newest head coach Jeff Traylor where we discuss the upcoming football season, future of sports for UTSA, and more! All here on the Greater 210!

Saddle in as we discuss all things Rodeo with Executive Director & CEO Cody Davenport. In this episode of Greater 210 we discuss the future of the San Antonio Rodeo, renovations at the Frost Bank Center and the future of the Eastside of San Antonio.

In this episode, San Antonio Sports CEO Jenny Carnes delves into the business of sports in San Antonio, talking with local leaders about the proposed downtown sports entertainment district (Project Marvel), the 2025 Final Four, the incredible success of the Alamo Bowl, the impact of NIL on UTSA and much more! Links and Resources: Home - San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Home - San Antonio Sports Vis...