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What every business should know about blockchain
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According to many business experts, blockchain’s widespread adoption is inevitable, thanks to its synergy with artificial intelligence (AI) — each technology makes the other more functional. | Photo by Hitesh Choudhury
If you keep your ear to the ground for innovations poised to transform the business world, you’ve probably heard of blockchain technology.

But if you’re not quite sure what blockchain is, or how it can benefit your business, then you’re in the right place.

What is blockchain?

Blockchain is a digital data technology that enables businesses to keep their transactions and record-keeping ultra-secure by grouping data into individually encrypted blocks.

Bonus: Not only can blockchain replace outdated technology, but it can also be integrated into your business’s existing systems to enhance security.

Why is blockchain relevant to your business?

Because relationships are the most important part of every business, and you can’t have good business relationships without trust. Blockchain is the most secure technology available and, helps build that trust in a way that nothing else can.

What the experts think about blockchain

“Blockchain drives efficiency and trust without a middle party involved,” says Vantage Bank President, Jeff Sinnott. “You can use blockchain to manage service-level agreements in your contracts, for example.”

What should your bank be doing?

Your bank should understand the efficiencies blockchain brings to credit risk assessment, customer relationship management, account security, and international payments so it can pass those benefits to you.

“If you want to grow your business, blockchain will help you scale much more effectively,” explains Sinnott. “And your bank should be a knowledgeable, trusted partner in those efforts.”

Learn more about blockchain and other emerging trends at Vantage Innovations.*
How to prepare your business for blockchain
Events
Monday, June 5
  • Antarctic Dinosaurs | Monday, Jun. 5 | 10 a.m. | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway St., San Antonio | $6 | Come along on a dramatic adventure to Antarctica and dig into a breathtaking discovery.
  • Immersive Disney Animation | Monday, June 5 | Times vary | Lighthouse ArtSpace, 221 Burleson St., San Antonio | $25-$75 | Step into your favorite Disney scenes with this interactive exhibit.
  • Blue Mondays with R & R Musicians Pro Jam Sessions | Monday, Jun. 5 | 8 p.m.-12 a.m. | Fitzgerald’s Bar, 437 McCarty Ste. 10, San Antonio | Free | All musicians are invited to come out to enjoy the sweet sounds of the blues + participate in the jam.
Tuesday, June 6
  • Story Time at Hemisfair | Tuesday, Jun. 6 | 10-11 a.m. | Yanaguana Garden, 434 S. Alamo St., San Antonio | Free | Join the San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum at Hemisfair for a special story reading.
  • Theatrical Walking Tour: Fairytales with a Twist | Tuesday, Jun. 6 | 6:30-9 p.m. | San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Place, San Antonio | $28-$35 | Explore the darker side of fairytales with The Classic Theatre of San Antonio.
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News Notes
Concert
  • Thwip your way to the Majestic Theatre on Tuesday, September 12 for “Spider-Man: Into the Spider Verse Live in Concert.” A live orchestra, band, and turntables with a scratch DJ will be playing music from the film score and soundtrack. Tickets are on sale now.
Open
  • La Familia Cortez, the family behind iconic restaurants, has a new summer pop-up bar — Mar de Cortez. This bar features open-air seating, seafood, and a host of beers + margaritas. Mar de Cortez is open outside the owners’ other restaurant La Margarita on the weekends from 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Announced
  • According to a filing by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, a new 18-wheeler rest stop is coming to the East Side at 6600 Lancer Blvd. This $5.2 million construction will provide truckers with resting + hygiene facilities, as well as on-site washer and dryers.
Biz
  • Those are my Crocs. Bill Miller unveiled new charms to Texas-ify your summer footwear. The charms consist of local iconography including the Bill Miller Cow, Bill Miller Chicken, Bill Miller Pig, 70th Anniversary logo, and Peace, Love & Tea. You can purchase the charms at all restaurants locations or online.
Award
  • The National Endowment for the Arts awarded a grant to the Contemporary at Blue Star for $20,000 as part of its Grants for Art Projects program. The grant will support the museum’s summer curated exhibitions as well as solo showcases.
Drink
  • Summer is here, which means so too is aperol spritz season. Enjoy as many as you’d like (without regretting it the next day) when you make yours with Ritual Zero Proof’s aperitif alternative — an alcohol-free take on the Italian classic. Bonus: Use it to make the summery aperitif sour.*
Shop
  • It’s Pet Appreciation Week, and it’s a great time to celebrate your furry friends. From stylish collars and leashes by Major Darling to healthy treats by Botanical Bones, our online shop (Six & Main) features the perfect products for your pets.
Announced

💼 The Witte leadership is shifting

Witte Museum announces leadership change
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The entrance of the Witte | Photo by: Dror Baldinger
The Witte Museum announced its President and CEO Marise McDermott is stepping down from her position in December after 20 years of service. She was hired in 2004 to help with the stabilization of the museum’s finances.

But McDermott will stay on to continue working on projects related to the museum’s 100th anniversary coming up in 2026. The board voted to name her President Emeritus starting this January

As she transitions out of leadership, a Succession Planning Committee was created by the Witte Board of Trustees to select the next President and CEO.

The museum is currently exhibiting Antarctic Dinosaurs running through the summer season. In the last half of the year their new exhibit, Mi Cultura: The Photography of Al Rendon, will take the stage starting September 2.
 
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