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About Us

We are dedicated to advancing and empowering businesswomen. San Antonio Women’s Chamber is a nonprofit organization made up of diverse and influential women and men committed to fostering growth and empowerment through leadership, education, advocacy, and connection. We are a hub for business in San Antonio, providing a platform to make voices heard and to forge valuable business relationships. We offer many opportunities in the SA community to network & build leadership skills.

2015 SAWCC Women Diversity Gathering
2017 Fiesta Mixer Women's Chamber of Commerce

Our Mission

The SAWCC mission is to advocate, connect, and empower through the enhancement of business, economic, and leadership development within our community.

Our Vision

We are a dynamic network of professionals dedicated to ADVOCATING, CONNECTING, and EMPOWERING women to thrive in business and our community. 

Our Values

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SUPPORT

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ENGAGEMENT

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PERSEVERANCE

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GUIDANCE

Our History

Photo of Robin Bain and Ginger Purdy
1988

Founded in spring of 1988 by Ginger Purdy

1988

Founded in spring of 1988 by Ginger Purdy

Photo of women at podium
1992

The SAWCC was the first chamber to offer a women's leadership series geared towards the styles and traits of female leaders, then called the Leadership Development Series.

1992

The SAWCC was the first chamber to offer a women's leadership series geared towards the styles and traits of female leaders, then called the Leadership Development Series.

Educational program by Women's Chamber of Commerce
2000

The SAWCC expanded the educational program initiative. Over time it became known as the ‘educational’ chamber.

2000

The SAWCC expanded the educational program initiative. Over time it became known as the ‘educational’ chamber.

2019 TLD Graduation Group Photo
2010

The educational programs are attended by some of the city’s top executives, small business owners and up and coming business leaders from our surrounding colleges.

2010

The educational programs are attended by some of the city’s top executives, small business owners and up and coming business leaders from our surrounding colleges.

Women's Chamber of Commerce golf tournament
2020

The SAWCC continues to encourage its members to showcase themselves by providing networking opportunities at luncheons, mixers, and at our Annual Grand Golf Tournament and Constellation of Stars Awards Gala.

2020

The SAWCC continues to encourage its members to showcase themselves by providing networking opportunities at luncheons, mixers, and at our Annual Grand Golf Tournament and Constellation of Stars Awards Gala.