Greater 210

Presented by the Greater San Antonio Chamber, this podcast spotlights the voices shaping the future of our region. Join us as we sit down with business and community leaders to explore the ideas, initiatives, and innovations driving economic growth, workforce development, civic engagement, and quality of life in San Antonio.Since 1894, the Chamber has championed local business as a force for good—supporting our military, infrastructure, education, and community well-being. Through these conversations, we bring the collective thinking of our members into action and celebrate the people and businesses who are making a lasting impact.Whether you're a business owner, community advocate, or simply passionate about San Antonio's future, this podcast offers insights, inspiration, and opportunities to get involved.

Greater 210 is a business podcast hosted by The Greater San Antonio Chamber, with 29 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

The Greater San Antonio Chamber hosts Greater 210, a business show with 29 episodes published.

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  Episode #31

  Boeing's Best-Kept Secret: Tyler Schroeder on 5,000 Employees, World-Class MRO, and San Antonio's Aerospace Future

  Sep 28, 202623 min

  Boeing has over 5,000 employees in San Antonio. Most people have no idea. In this episode of Greater 210, Jeff Webster sits down with Tyler Schroeder, Boeing's Senior Manager of Government Operations, to talk about what the company is actually doing at Port San Antonio and why it matters for the city's future. Boeing operates the largest government maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility in the entire world right here on the former Kelly Air Force Base, working on everything from F-18 fighter jets to the B-52 bomber to the US executive fleet. Tyler also makes the case that these are not just jobs. They are generational careers that pay six figures and reset the trajectory for entire families. He talks about how Boeing is building that pipeline through partnerships with Alamo Colleges, Hallmark University, and St. Philip's College, and why the Boeing Center at Port San Antonio is rethinking workforce development from the ground up. Chapters: (00:00) – Welcome: Boeing as San Antonio's Best-Kept Secret (01:47) – From 850 to 5,000 Employees: A Decade of Growth at Port San Antonio (04:09) – The Aircraft: C-17s, F-18s, B-52s, and the US Executive Fleet (07:35) – The Workforce: What Boeing Looks for and How It Builds the Pipeline (10:14) – The Boeing Center: Using Esports and Tech to Draw the Next Generation (11:19) – Six-Figure Careers and Why These Are Generational Opportunities (13:33) – How Boeing Gives Back: Veterans, Food Insecurity, and Education (16:57) – What's Next: Growth Across Defense, Commercial, and Space Links and Resources: Boeing – https://www.boeing.com/ Port San Antonio – https://www.portsanantonio.us/ Greater San Antonio Chamber – https://www.sachamber.org/ Podcast Production Services by https://EveryWord.Media

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  Episode #30

  Haven for Hope CEO Rhonda Mundhenk on Homelessness, Human Resilience, and What's Next for San Antonio

  Sep 10, 202630 min

  Every city pays for homelessness. The question is whether you pay for the consequences or invest in solving it. In this episode of Greater 210, host Joanna Weidman sits down with Rhonda Mundhenk, President and CEO of Haven for Hope, to talk about what it really takes to address homelessness at scale. Rhonda brings a career in healthcare law and underserved populations to one of San Antonio's most important nonprofits, and she makes the case that Haven's model is less about charity and more about smart community investment. They cover Haven's 15-year track record, including 52,000 people served and a 65% rate of clients who never returned to any homeless service provider in Bexar County. Rhonda also explains what makes Haven a national model, why the business community's involvement is essential, and what the Chamber's new homelessness task force could mean for San Antonio's next chapter. Chapters: (00:00) – Opening: Every City Pays for Homelessness (01:15) – Rhonda's Background: From Healthcare Law to Haven for Hope (04:14) – What Surprised Her Most: Human Resilience on Campus (06:35) – The Economic Case for Proactive Intervention (12:20) – What Makes Haven a National Model: The Five-Part Secret Sauce (15:08) – 86% of San Antonio's Unhoused Population Comes Through Haven's Doors (19:23) – 15 Years, 52,000 People Served, and a 65% Non-Return Rate (21:50) – The Chamber's Homelessness Task Force and the Goal for 2030 (28:19) – How to Volunteer, Donate, and Get Involved Links and Resources: Haven for Hope – https://www.havenforhope.org/ Greater San Antonio Chamber – https://www.sachamber.org/ Podcast Production Services by https://EveryWord.Media

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  Episode #29

  From Golf Course to Urban Arboretum: Adriana Quinones on San Antonio's Hidden Gem

  Aug 24, 202623 min

  San Antonio is getting a world-class arboretum on the south side, and most people don't even know it yet. In this episode of Greater 210, Jeff Webster sits down with Adriana Quinones, CEO of Arboretum San Antonio, to talk about the transformation of the former Republic Golf Course into one of the most ambitious green space projects in Texas. Adriana shares how a career in public horticulture brought her to San Antonio, what a 20-year master plan looks like on 235 acres, and why this project is about far more than trees. They cover the planned canopy walk over Salado Creek, the veterans grove, the nature center, and how a Fiesta event drew over 1,100 people before a single phase has been built. Adriana also explains why the arboretum is an economic development tool, not just a community amenity. Chapters: (00:00) – Welcome: Who Is Adriana Quinones? (01:08) – From Ohio Volunteer to Arboretum CEO: A Career in Public Horticulture (03:12) – The Vision Behind Arboretum San Antonio and the Role of Henry Cisneros (03:33) – The Site: 235 Acres, 250-Year-Old Trees, and the South Side Intentionality (05:11) – The Master Plan: Four Phases, 20 Years, and a National Award-Winning Design (07:26) – The Canopy Walk: One of the Longest in Texas (10:07) – Fiesta 2026: 1,100 People and a Preview of What's Coming (12:17) – What's Next: Tours, Volunteers, and Phase 0 Activation (17:27) – Why Green Space Is an Economic Development Asset Links and Resources: Arboretum San Antonio - https://www.arboretumsa.org/ Greater San Antonio Chamber - https://www.sachamber.org/ Podcast Production Services by https://EveryWord.Media

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  Episode #27

  San Antonio's Public Television Legacy: Inside KLRN with Arthur Emerson

  Jul 27, 202623 min

  KLRN has been part of San Antonio since 1962. Most people know the channel. Few know the story behind it. In this episode of Greater 210, Jeff Webster sits down with Arthur Emerson, longtime leader and board chair of KLRN Public Television, to talk about what it takes to keep a locally owned, community-funded station thriving in a rapidly changing media landscape. Arthur traces his own path from a $1.25-an-hour floor job at a TV station in 1964 to helping steward one of San Antonio's most trusted institutions. They cover how KLRN lost $1.3 million in federal funding and kept growing anyway, why the station now reaches 33 counties all the way to Laredo, and what new broadcast technology means for free over-the-air television. Arthur also makes a direct case for why $5 a month may be one of the best investments a San Antonian can make. Chapters: (00:00) – Welcome: Who Is Arthur Emerson? (01:56) – From Brownsville to San Antonio: A Career That Started at $1.25 an Hour (04:11) – What KLRN Is and How It Has Evolved Since 1962 (06:00) – Losing Federal Funding and Why KLRN Is Still Standing (09:37) – 33 Counties, Free Signal, and Serving Rural South Texas (12:28) – The Passport Program: How to Support KLRN for $5 a Month (13:47) – Local Programming: Hank and Emma Faye, Salud, and More (16:14) – What Is Next for Public Broadcasting and ATSC 3 Technology (18:25) – The Team Behind KLRN: Decades of Dedication Links and Resources: KLRN Public Television – https://www.klrn.org/ KLRN Passport – https://www.klrn.org/passport/ Greater San Antonio Chamber – https://www.sachamber.org/ Podcast Production Services by https://EveryWord.Media

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  Episode #26

  Selling San Antonio: The Tourism Economy Behind 39 Million Visitors with Mario Bass

  Jul 13, 202631 min

  San Antonio draws 39.4 million visitors a year and generates $23.4 billion in economic activity. But that momentum is not guaranteed. In this episode of Greater 210, Jeff Webster sits down with Mario Bass, President and CEO of Visit San Antonio, to talk about what it really takes to keep San Antonio competitive as a tourism and convention destination. Mario shares his path from the front desk of the Marriott River Center in 1996 to leading the city's official sales and marketing organization, and what 30 years in hospitality taught him about what makes San Antonio special. They dig into the convention center expansion debate, what happens to San Antonio's booking pace if the city does nothing, and why cities like Austin, Houston, and Dallas are already making moves that will matter in 2030 and beyond. The conversation also makes a direct case to locals: the assets you take for granted are the reason 39 million people come here every year. Use them. Chapters: (00:00) – Welcome: Who Is Mario Bass? (01:33) – From Marriott Front Desk to CEO: A Career in Hospitality (04:30) – What Visit San Antonio Actually Does (05:36) – Why San Antonio Is an Easy Sell (and What the Secret Sauce Really Is) (09:22) – The Convention Center Challenge: What Austin, Houston, and Dallas Are Building (12:17) – The Booking Cliff: Why San Antonio Falls Off in 2030 Without Action (17:27) – Tourism by the Numbers: 39.4M Visitors, $23.4B, and 1 in 8 Jobs (22:23) – A Plea to Locals: Get Out and Use Your City (28:22) – What San Antonio Needs Most Right Now Links and Resources: Visit San Antonio – https://www.visitsanantonio.com/ Greater San Antonio Chamber – https://www.sachamber.org/ Podcast Production Services by https://EveryWord.Media

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