greater:SATX Honored with the Mac Conway Award
Prestigious Recognition Places Greater San Antonio's Regional Economic Partnership Among the Top 20 Economic Development Organizations in the Nation
greater:SATX Regional Economic Partnership has proudly announced being awarded the 2025 Mac Conway Award for Excellence in Economic Development by Site Selection Magazine. This notable achievement places greater:SATX among the leading 20 Economic Development Organizations (EDOs) in the United States and highlights the significant transformative growth occurring across the region.
Recognized for its innovative strategies, the Mac Conway Award honors H. McKinley 'Mac' Conway, a pioneer in economic development. The award evaluates outstanding performance of EDOs based on their ability to attract significant investment, create jobs, and deliver measurable positive impacts to their local communities.
Executive Sarah Carabias Rush expressed her excitement, stating, "This recognition confirms that the strategic work we're doing across the greater San Antonio region is delivering real results—not just locally, but also on a national scale. We've built a business climate that's dynamic, resilient, and appealing to companies eager to innovate and expand."
Since the beginning of 2021, greater:SATX has successfully generated over 17,000 new jobs and attracted over $6.6 billion in capital investment to the area. In just the past year, the organization managed to secure 30 new projects, yielding $1.2 billion of new capital influx along with numerous additional high-wage jobs in the community. This focused business development initiative has resulted in 60 successful lead-to-project conversions and an increase in requests for information compared to the previous year.
With the third highest job growth in the U.S. last year and leading the state of Texas, the greater San Antonio region is on a remarkable upward path, solidifying its reputation as one of the most vibrant economic corridors across the country. Additionally, educational attainment has surged by 6.4% since 2018, surpassing nine peer metropolitan areas.
The Mac Conway Award represents significant milestones for greater:SATX, including collaborations with influential companies like Toyota, Guidehouse, and Global Gates Network. One of the notable achievements includes JCB, a global leader in construction equipment manufacturing, which broke ground for a $500 million factory in the region—the largest investment in the company's history. Such achievements highlight the attractiveness of the San Antonio area, buoyed by a skilled workforce, thriving innovation ecosystems, and a high quality of life.
greater:SATX has also recently secured a Gold Stevie Award for excellence in management within the nonprofit/government category as part of the 2025 American Business Awards, acknowledging similar transformational growth within the San Antonio region.
About greater:SATX
greater:SATX is the economic development partnership committed to leading transformative growth in the San Antonio region through corporate recruitment, local business enhancement, and workforce development. The region comprises the eight-county San Antonio-New Braunfels MSA, ranked as the 24th largest MSA in the nation. At the heart of greater:SATX's mission is the attraction and retention of quality jobs, paving the way for economic mobility. The partnership is backed by regional businesses, economic development entities, and local authorities. It has effectively supported over 500 companies in relocating or expanding, collectively providing jobs for more than 120,000 residents. For further information about the industry advancement in San Antonio, visit greatersatx.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Mac Conway Award?
The Mac Conway Award recognizes outstanding performance by Economic Development Organizations in attracting capital investment, job creation, and measurable local community impact.
Why was greater:SATX awarded the Mac Conway Award?
greater:SATX was awarded for its exceptional growth initiatives, resulting in significant job creation and capital investment in the Greater San Antonio region.
How many jobs has greater:SATX created since 2021?
greater:SATX has generated over 17,000 new jobs since 2021, significantly contributing to the region's economic development.
Who are some key companies associated with greater:SATX's achievements?
Greater:SATX has collaborated with major brands like Toyota, Guidehouse, and JCB, which recently invested in a new factory in San Antonio.
What is the mission of greater:SATX?
The mission of greater:SATX is to lead regional transformative growth through global corporate recruitment, local business advancement, and workforce development aimed at enhancing economic mobility for residents.
