Southside Spotlight: Melissa Gonzales [Video]

Editor’s note: This story was published through a partnership between KSAT and Live From the Southside, a new local- and Latina-owned magazine that works to improve & expand community relationships through promoting events, stories and businesses.

Melissa Gonzales’ story begins in the heart of Texas, on the South Side of San Antonio, where she was born and raised. She continues to reside within the community she loves. In 2016, she took a bold leap by launching Project Permitting, drawing from her years working in the San Antonio Development Services Department and handling permits for a fire protection engineer. With this expertise, Melissa began navigating Texas’ complex permitting landscape, growing Project Permitting into a trusted name nationwide. Her company now manages various projects, including remodels, multi-family housing, hotels, and dining establishments, supporting development from east to west and north to south across Texas.

Her professional journey has been richly rewarding, with her team making notable contributions to …