Global Trade & Foreign Direct Investment

San Antonio has been at the crossroads of trade for centuries. As the United States' engagement with the global market evolves, the city is well-positioned to serve American and foreign companies looking to do business in North America. The City of San Antonio is ready to serve as your bridge to international markets and recognizes that the best way to ensure good business and cultural relations is through strategic relationship building and relationship maintenance in conjunction with a data driven approach focused on targeted world markets.

Global Standing

With historic ties and deep connections with cities around the globe, San Antonio continues to elevate its global reputation. Through business, diplomatic, cultural and educational relationships, the city has become a thriving hub for trade and investment, attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) that brings jobs, opportunities and a high quality of life to the local community. San Antonio focuses its efforts on strategic markets and industries to ensure sustainable growth.

Business Partnerships

San Antonio's main international relationships reflect the City's commitment to international growth and collaboration. An example of this includes Casa San Antonio, originally established as a representative trade office in Mexico. Today, Casa San Antonio has evolved to strengthen the City's work in attracting FDI and fostering international partnerships serving as a hub for FDI from Latin America and other regions in alignment with the City's Economic Development Department's Strategic Framework and the Metro Priority Plan.