San Antonio's oldest businesses survive by giving customers what they want.

From: San Antonio Express-News (San Antonio, TX) | Date: February 5, 2005 | Copyright information

Byline: Rosemary Barnes

Feb. 5--Building a successful company that thrives over the decades is a challenge most business leaders don't know they've realized until they take the time to look back at history.

San Antonio is the headquarters for numerous venerable companies that have stood the test of time, leading the way for new community businesses.

The oldest three companies are St. Mary's University, the Menger Hotel and C.H. Guenther & Son Inc. ...

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