Economy Healthy San Antonio Gains Highlight Trade Fair Growth
San Antonio officials report broad economic gains across most sectors with non residential construction lagging. The Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce cites a May July rise in employment retail and manufacturing, 149 million in residential starts and an 85 percent jump from 1972. Roane Harwood credits Mexican trade fair momentum and higher material costs for mixed results while 1,000 inquiries show strong site interest. Wage rates rose about 7 percent and food prices climbed 11 percent.