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You Are Invited to Attend the
WDC's
Look West
Breakfast Series - Part 1
On February 26,
2010, the Westside Development Corporation will present
a look at development in the Westside, an update on Our
Lady of the Lake University, and tools available for
community redevelopment.
Click here to
register and to see more
information about the breakfast.
(campus map)
The University Health
System to Host
a Public Forum on Major Expansion to
University Health Center - Downtown
On February 22,
2010, the WDC and UHS will host a
public presentation of
the plans to significantly expand the UHS-Downtown
campus, formerly known as The Robert B. Green Hospital,
built in 1915. The project is called the Target 2012:
Capital Improvement Program.
Monday, February 22, 2010,
6-8 p.m.
University Health Center - Downtown
527 N. Leona, 3rd Floor Foundation Room
The combined investment in the
expansion of the Downtown campus and the University
Hospital in the Medical Center is $899.4 million. This
investment is larger than the construction of the
Alamodome, SBC Center (now AT&T), and Henry B. Gonzalez
Convention Center combined.
The project
will also revitalize the Westside of San Antonio,
providing greater access to the latest outpatient
diagnostic and treatment options in a convenient
location.
The Downtown campus will expand:
- Acute and crisis care services
- Diagnostic imaging
- Pharmacy services
- Parking
Three good reasons to make
time for this important meeting:
1) Receive the latest information on
the specific projects
2) Learn more about local business opportunities during
construction
3) Understand the economic and health benefit s
Please RSVP to (210) 207-0039 or
Santiago.Garcia@sanantonio.gov
Click here to see a flyer for the event.
Keep informed
by visiting
www.UniversityHealthSystem.com/CIP
Tom López Joins WDC Board
The WDC welcomes Thomas C. López to the WDC Board of
Directors. Mr. López is serving his sixth term on the
SAISD Board of Trustees. An SAISD graduate from Sidney
Lanier High School, he earned a bachelor's degree from
Our Lady of the Lake University and completed advanced
military studies. Mr. López is both a retired U.S. Air
Force military officer and federal employee. He is
married and has two daughters and three stepchildren. He
will serve a two-year term on the Board of Directors
representing the San Antonio Independent School
District.
Laura Cabanilla-Cruz Joins WDC Staff as Development
Director
The WDC
welcomes Laura Cabanilla-Cruz to its staff as
Development Director. Laura brings skills and experience
that will greatly benefit the WDC and the Westside
community. Laura is Vice-President of Cruz Enterprise, a
consulting company. From June 2006 – June 2009, she was
a member of the national Women’s Sports Foundation team
as the GoGirlGo! San Antonio Director. Before graduating
from St. Mary’s University with a Bachelor of Arts in
Political Science, she completed the Washington Semester
– Foreign Policy Program at American University in
Washington, D.C. and has obtained a Master’s in Public
Administration from the University of Texas at San
Antonio.
From 1999-2003, Laura assisted
the San Antonio Sports Foundation in promoting their
Dreams for Youth
Volleyball program as a coach, mentor, and parent
coordinator. In June of 2001 she became Chief of Staff
to Councilwoman Antoniette “Toni” Moorhouse of District
3 and from 2003 through June 2006, she was Chief of
Staff to Councilman Roger O. Flores of District 1. In
2005, Laura received the South San Antonio Chamber of
Commerce Salute to the Women of the Southern Sector
Award, has served on numerous committees and boards, was
a member of Leadership San Antonio XXXII, and is
presently a committee member of the Women and Girls
Development Fund of the San Antonio Area Foundation.
Laura can be reached by phone at
(210) 207-3916, or by e-mail at
Laura.Cabanilla-Cruz@sanantonio.gov
(Pictured from L-R):
WDC Executive Director Ray Flores, Mr. Victor Ortiz, Mrs.
Alicia Ortiz, and WDC Board President Chris Martinez
In January,
Ortiz Pharmacy (currently
located at 1805 Castroville Road) broke ground at the site
of their new pharmacy headquarters, to be located down the
street at 2511 Castroville Road. The family-owned business
has its roots in the Westside community, having been located
there since it opened in 1930. With the assistance of the
WDC, Ortiz Pharmacy will be opening a new 9,000 square foot
medical facility including their pharmacy and five doctor's
offices. The WDC is excited to support this business which
provides critical services to the community!
Around the
Community
South Texas Women's
Business Center
Visit their website
to find out what trainings are upcoming!
Free Small Business
Counseling
Monthly Sessions Held
First Saturday & Third Monday
Central Library (600 Soledad)
Email
scoreme@texas.net to setup a session. |
