Demos make way for 900 apartments; Impact Award winners revealed
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In this edition of Weekly Wrap: Find out more about plans for 900 new apartments in the Tobin Hill area; get info on our upcoming inaugural Impact Awards event; and read about the $3.2 billion in deals the airport has made – so far – related to expanded terminal access. Don't miss all this and more top business news from the week, right here.
Demos for density
Demolitions are making way for a huge, 900-unit apartment project in the Tobin Hill area. Find out exactly where the project is being constructed and learn more information, like the total square footage and assessed value of the properties, in reporter James McCandless' recent article, here.
Inaugural Impact Awards
The San Antonio Business Journal will honor a total of 25 outstanding businesses, nonprofits and inidividuals who have endeavored to create change, help others and make things better in the metro area during a ceremony Nov. 14 at our inaugural Impact Awards event. Find out who will be honored and get all the event details from Special Projects Editor Jannette Zorrilla, here.
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Flying high
The city of San Antonio has secured commitments for new airline use and lease agreements with seven carriers that will extend their operations at San Antonio International Airport. The new leases run for 10 years, each with an additional five-year option. They are expected to generate $3.2 billion in revenue for the city over that 15 years.
The city is still dealing with Southwest Airlines, trying to negotiate a deal with them, as well. But so far, they can't seem to come to an agreement. Read more in senior reporter W. Scott Bailey's recent article, here.
More change for credit union
Ryan Ross, president and CEO of Soarion Credit Union — formerly Air Force Federal Credit Union — will resign from his post in October for a new position. Find out where he's headed and who's replacing Ross in reporter Ramzi Abou Ghalioum's report, here.
Southside Craft Soda competes for spot on Walmart shelves
Local craft soda producer Southside Craft Soda has made it to the finals of?Walmart's annual Open Call pitch competition, which could result in?the soda-maker's local products appearing?on Walmart shelves. Read more about the competition and the products Southside Craft Soda is pitching to the multinational retail corporation in reporter Jalen Lopez's recent article, here.
Weekend wind-down
The week is over and it's time to relax – or to go out on the town! Read our weekly retail and restaurant roundup from reporter Jalen Lopez, here, to see what's cooking in the Alamo City, who's opening, who's closing and more – including news on a new Smokey Mo's BBQ's grand opening this weekend.
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