The American Business Awards, also known as the Stevies, is a prestigious program that recognizes outstanding achievements in the business world. Eligible for nomination are all organizations operating within the United States, regardless of their size or profit status. The awards will be presented at a gala ceremony on June 10 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.

Leading the way in this success is a team of all-female executives, a rarity in the field of economic development. Under the guidance of former CEO Jenna Saucedo-Herrera, along with Chief Economic Development Officer Sarah Carabias Rush, Chief Advancement Officer Romanita Matta-Barrera, Chief Marketing Officer Cecilia Garcia Redmond, and Chief Administrative Officer Carmen Lara, greater:SATX is redefining what community-driven economic development looks like.

According to Garcia Redmond, this recognition is a testament to the team’s strategic vision, collaboration, and commitment to building a stronger and more resilient San Antonio region. They take pride in their model of economic development, where prosperity is created for all and the people of the region are recognized as its greatest asset.

From 2019 to 2023, this team secured over 20,400 jobs and attracted $6.65 billion in capital investment, including major wins with companies such as JCB, Ernst & Young, International Motors, and Victory Capital. In 2024 alone, greater:SATX secured 30 new projects, with a total of $1.