SABÉR Research Institute

The SABÉR Research Institute is an economic development think tank dedicated to researching regional economies and their development. An alliance between St. Mary’s University and the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the Institute is committed to providing expert counsel and research to organizations such as city government and businesses.
The SABÉR Institute is also committed to giving back to the community and educating young people studying economics. It provides St. Mary’s students with research, internship, and paid consulting opportunities. These are unique ways to gain professional experience working with county, city and state entities while providing the community with valuable data and economic analysis services.
Economic Impact of the Mexican National Study
On Friday, April 12, 2013 the Hispanic Chamber presented the latest economic data gathered from the first economic impact study conducted of the...
Peso boosts flock for Holy Week rush
By Neal Morton, San Antonio Express-News Staff Writer Updated 8:16 pm, Friday, March 22, 2013 San Antonio retailers and hoteliers had little...
Personal Income Rises in All of the Nation’s Metros
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, personal income rose in 2011 in all of the nation’s 366 metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs)...
Rising Consumer Optimism Fuels an Annual Spree
Consumers have voiced increasing optimism in recent months as employment rises and their home values go up, or at least stabilize. Bargain...
Most States Added Jobs Last Month
According to the Department of Labor, most states added jobs in October. Thirty-five states saw payrolls rise last month from September, while...











