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Today is monumental for our San Antonio region as we celebrate the preliminary approval of a new nonstop route connecting the San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) in Washington, D.C.? We are grateful to Senator Ted Cruz and our Texas congressional delegation who championed the cause in Washington. It took San Antonio many decades and an act of Congress—in the most literal sense—to get us to this historic day.?? This milestone is the culmination of our community’s persistent effort and advocacy. We are immensely grateful for the leadership of Mayor Ron Nirenberg, City Manager Erik Walsh, Assistant City Manager Jeff Coyle, Airports Director Jesus Saenz and his team at SAT, and all our partners who have worked tirelessly to make this a reality. ? Until now, San Antonio was the nation’s largest city without a direct flight to DCA. It was our top underserved domestic market. Nonstop air service is critical to our region’s robust military, defense contracting, cybersecurity, and aerospace sectors. Expanded access to D.C. and Northern Virginia is a major win in support of our regional corporate retention, expansion and recruitment efforts. The new route will strengthen our ties with the nation's capital and enhance our region's economic prospects.? We also recognize the invaluable support of our regional business leaders, who leaned in and played a pivotal role by engaging with elected officials to advance this cause.? As we celebrate this milestone, we look forward to the positive impact this new route will have on San Antonio's growth and development. This direct connection to DCA represents not just a new flight but a gateway to new opportunities for our region.?? #SATtoDCA #OneSATX

?? Happy Bosses Day! ?? Today, we want to give a huge shout-out to the incredible VelocityTX executive team! Rene, Rick and Jessica: You are the driving force behind our mission, and we are so grateful for your leadership, vision, and dedication as we seek to promote inclusive economic growth in San Antonio. Thank you for all the ways you inspire us to keep moving forward--we are proud to have you at the helm! #bossesday #economicdevelopment #lovewhereyouwork

?? Interested in learning how AI can take your business idea to the next level? ?? Join us on Thursday, October 24?for the return of our?Community Health Innovation Seminar Series,?and?find out how tools like ChatGPT?can help advance?your idea into a?full business plan. Applicable to any startup but tailored to companies that seek to address the?Social Determinants of Health (SDOH), this FREE seminar will be hosted online via Zoom and in-person at the eBridge Center for Business & Commercialization. Space is limited, register today: https://lnkd.in/gXkksrWE #entrepreneurialeducation #communitywellness #healthequity

San Antonio's News 4 Team recently featured a BobiHealth highlight on their evening news! It was a good opportunity to appeal for a more progressive startup investment ecosystem in San Antonio. Excellent work Ethan Trejo! Grateful for our fantastic partnerships that make these opportunities to speak out possible. Thank you to Founders Institute, Geekdom, VelocityTX, BioMedSA, City of San Antonio, and FemInnovation. Check out the full video here: https://lnkd.in/giK86Aae.

Yesterday, we celebrated our 3rd Annual Venture Brunch. With mimosas flowing, delicious breakfast bites, and an energetic atmosphere, this event brought together over 100 investors and founders for a morning of meaningful connections and insightful exchanges. We were thrilled to spotlight Alamo Angels member Alfonso García, who shared his inspiring journey of co-founding Parlevel and his invaluable experiences supporting early-stage companies post-exit. We also heard from Alamo Angels portfolio company founders, including Joshua Sanchez of FloatMe, Ana Sofia Romero and Emma Lemmen Meyer of Gloset, and José Alberto Díaz García of Balam. A heartfelt thank you to our sponsor José Ramón Villanueva Puente with Bounce Venture Studio and dgmx tech, for making this gathering possible!

Didn’t make it to last week’s Demo Day? Catch the highlights in our recap video below! The culmination of our inaugural Community Health Accelerator was a smashing success, as five trailblazing startups presented groundbreaking solutions to some of the world’s most pressing health challenges. Want to learn more? Check out our full press release at https://loom.ly/cXAoiAQ Special thanks to the great crew at Vemos Vamos for capturing the day! #pitchcompetition #communitywellness #healthequity Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc. BobiHealth Doktorconnect VitalFlo Yumlish Tabiat

Last Thursday, I had the privilege to serve as a judge for the first Demo Day hosted by?VelocityTX?and?Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc.?as part of the Community Health Accelerator Project we announced last year. I was grateful to have MHM Board members, Erika Prosper and Ashley Hixon join me as judges for this event. It was exciting to see all the aspiring entrepreneurs put their best foot forward and pitch their innovative ideas aimed at improving health equity for underserved populations.? ? Seeing the ideas and innovations come to life was inspiring and I wish all of those could have been selected winners.?However, there could only be one, Yumlish. Yumlish is developing web/text based, culturally affirmative solutions that are already demonstrating positive results improving health for populations like the ones we serve. I am excited to see this company continue to grow and improve the health and life of so many.??#HealthEquity #SocialDeterminantsOfHealth

The Health Cell's 11th Annual State of the Industry is almost here! ?? Last year was EPIC, and we’re taking it to a whole new level ?? Join us on October 24, 2024 at theTobin Center for the Performing Arts to experience the future of health innovation and leadership. Don’t miss this chance to connect with industry trailblazers, discover cutting-edge insights, and get inspired by the power of community. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gxKQBCrE Be part of the conversation shaping the future of healthcare. #StateOfTheIndustry #HealthcareInnovation #TheHealthCell

??? We're giving away 50 general admission tickets to The Health Cell's 11th Annual State of the Industry by using promo code "50FREE" at checkout. Register & secure your seat today: https://lnkd.in/gxKQBCrE Have a friend or colleague who is interested in learning about the amazing advancements coming out of San Antonio's health and bioscience industry? Use promocode: "REFER25" for 25% off single general admission tickets. #StateOfTheIndustry #SanAntonioHealthcare #BioscienceInnovation #TheHealthCell #SanAntonioTexas

That's a wrap! ?? Last night marked the culmination of our inaugural Community Health Accelerator, a first-of-its-kind entrepreneurial development program designed to advance early-stage companies that seek to promote health equity by addressing the social determinants of health. The historic Carver Community Cultural Center served as a perfect backdrop for our five cohort Founders as they competed for the opportunity to pilot their technologies with Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc. Many thanks to everyone who joined us for this thrilling event, and special gratitude to our esteemed judges: Jaime Wesolowski, Erika Prosper, Ashley Hixon and Preston Woolfolk. Congratulations accelerator graduates and hats off to our 2024 Demo Day Champion Yumlish. This year’s cohort was truly inspiring, and we are thrilled to see where each of you go from here! #pitchcompetition #healthequity #socialdeterminantsofhealth BobiHealth Doktorconnect Tabiat VitalFlo