SAMA is a professional organization of manufacturers and allied businesses joined to promote the general interests of its members, employees and community.
Mission Statement
Membership in the San Antonio Manufacturers Association will ensure a brighter future for the San Antonio manufacturing community by being its recognized voice and advocate.
Vision Statement
SAMA Will...
- Proactively monitor manufacturing related issues and participate in local government
- Promote manufacturing to enhance its perception in the community
- Provide educational opportunities to benefit our members and their workforce
- Create forums for business to business networking opportunities
SAMA Committees
CEO Event, Education, Energy, Environmental Advisory, Government Affairs, Membership, Water & Industrial Wastewater, Workshop & Plant Tours, Program, Trade Show, Communications, Finance, and Golf Tournament.
Membership Representation
SAMA members are represented by and participate in SAMA committees and are represented in various strategic community organizations. Government officials and staff members in San Antonio and Austin know that the collective voice of the San Antonio industrial and business community will always be present. In fact, many officials call on SAMA representatives to advise them on important issues.
SAMA representatives are appointed to or attend meetings with the city, county, and state governments for you. We act as your representative and speak on your behalf before the following organizations on a regular basis:
- Alamo Academies Program
- Alamo Area Council of Governments
- CPS Energy, Board of Trustees & Staff
- CPS Energy, Citizens Advisory Committee
- San Antonio Business Coalition
- San Antonio City Council & Staff
- San Antonio Economic Development Foundation
- San Antonio Water System, Community Conservation Committee
- San Antonio Water System, Citizens Advisory Panel
- San Antonio Water System, Rate Advisory Committee
- South Central Texas Regional Water Planning Group
- Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center
- TCEQ Citizens Advisory Panel
In addition, we have regular meetings with both state and U.S. elected officials to represent SAMA Members and interests.
Want to know more about SAMA? Please visit Member Benefits page.
Lean Manufacturing Certification Program…Spring 2010 Sessions – Dates will be announced soon. Call (210) 979-7530 or email debbiesantos@sama-tx.org for registration form and agenda brochure. Space limited to 20 people, don't wait to sign-up!
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| Padgett, Stratemann & Company, L.L.P. | Scobey Moving & Storage | V.I.P. Staffing |
Associates & Manufacturers Level Sponsors
Fastsigns Northeast | Frost | Hairston, Johnson & Associates, PLLC. | Hawkins Personnel Group | Innovation, Technology, Machinery (ITM) | Pape-Dawson Engineers, Inc. | Southwest Business Corporation (SWBC) | The Trade Group




