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Star Bakery exploded in recent years . This has contributed to the growth of the commercial sector , leading the city to enhance its infrastructure through frequent road repairs and expansions to keep up with this growth ,” continues Tracy .
These developments have contributed to the economic vitality of the city , which in turn has led to a larger pool of potential employees . “ We have been quite successful in hiring nonskilled workers , and although the competition for skilled and administrative positions seems to be more challenging , we are faring well in that area too . Less than a mile from where we are based , on the east side of San Antonio , a large H-E-B warehouse – the leading supermarket chain in Texas – was built a few years ago . Additionally , we face competition from a new Amazon center and a Dollar General distribution center , both of which are in fairly close proximity to our plants . These new massive warehouses , which were being
built during the pandemic , presented some challenges for us in terms of competition for employees , but the competition has since started to subside ,” she explains .
Tracy concludes our interview by giving valuable advice to women aspiring to be in leadership roles . “ Growing up as the owner ’ s daughter , I felt a strong need to prove myself and show that I was not just there for an easy ride . I believe this need to prove oneself is especially relevant for women trying to climb the corporate ladder . My advice is to always be transparent , humorous , and authentic with people . In my case , I am not particularly extroverted or well-spoken , but I am sensitive to what is going on in people ’ s personal lives and that has created a pretty good environment here ,” she enlightens . ■
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