Weekly Quote"The world is full of willing people, some willing to work and others willing to let them."
--Robert Frost
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The San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the
debut of the 2009 Images of San Marcos Magazine. The magazine is part of a
complete publishing group that also includes an online edition of the magazine,
a photographic video tour of the community, and many other features. Click on
the above picture of the magazine to visit the online edition.
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The Chamber
would like to thank Jim Harrison, San Marcos Flower Company, for providing
providing fresh flowers in the Chamber's lobby this month. If you are in need
of fresh flower arrangements for your office or home, or for a special occasion, please
contact Jim at 512-392-3646, or click here to visit his website.
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The San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 2310
202 N. C.M. Allen Pkwy
San Marcos, TX 78667
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Weekly Calendar of Events
CVB Calendar of EventsTuesday, January 19 First day of classes at Texas State University Chamber Finance Committee meeting City Council meeting Wednesday, January 20 Quarterly meeting of the Committee Chairs; Chamber Board Room, 202 N. C.M. Allen Pkwy. ( map); 12:00p-1:00p Thursday, January 21 Ribbon Cutting-Anytime Fitness, 1917 Dutton Drive ( map); 10:30a-11:00a Ribbon Cutting-River City Bar & Grill, 4025 IH 35 South ( map); 11:00a-11:30a Government Affairs Committee meeting - Second Half of Strategic Planning Session; Chamber Board Room, 202 N. C.M. Allen Pkwy ( map); 11:30a-1:00p Leads Group I meeting; Logan's Roadhouse, 1141 IH 35 North ( map); 12:00p-1:00p Prime Time Business After-Hours; City of San Marcos Conference Center, 3101 IH 35 South ( map); 5:30p-8:30p Saturday, January 23 Household Hazardous Waste Collection; City of San Marcos Traffic Yard, 630 E. Hopkins ( map); 8:00a-12:00p Monday, January 25 - Sunday, January 31Wednesday: Leads Group II meeting; Leads group III meeting; Board of Directors meeting Thursday: Ribbon Cutting-Woods Comfort System; Ribbon Cutting-Rivers Wanted Photography; Business Development Committee meetingFriday: Maximize Your Membership Session |
 Prime Time Business After-Hours Business Olympics
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 All Members Encouraged to Attend the January Business After Hours
Mixer!
The 2009
Membership Event ushered in 200 new members and generated a large amount of
excitement and knowledge about San Marcos for those who participated or joined
the Chamber. Even though the Membership Event occurred in September, your
business can be a part of one last event to celebrate its success!
Prime
Time is the January Business After-Hours Mixer set in a tradeshow format. This mixer will showcase current members and the new members that joined and volunteers who
recruited Chamber members during the September 2009 Membership
Event. Click here to find out more about this event.
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Export Education and Growth Program
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 Provided by ACC
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want to make you aware of a unique Export Education and Growth Program
put together for companies like yours by the International Business
Department of Austin Community College. Over two eight-hour days, most
likely in late January or early February 2010, ACC will bring together
8-10 companies like yours for an intense...read more
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Maximize Your Membership!
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 Join us for our first
quarterly Maximize Your Membership session
in 2010. Come learn how
to make the most of your Chamber investment. Please feel free to
bring business cards and/or pamphlets about your business to share with fellow
members who attend the session.
This is
a FREE session with
complimentary continental breakfast provided. Come learn
about the Chamber in a relaxed atmosphere and walk away with the tools you need
to grow your business.
DATE: Friday January 29, 2010
TIME: 8:30a-10:00a
8:30a-9:00a Breakfast/Networking/Introductions
9:00a-10:00a Maximize
your Membership Session
LOCATION:
San Marcos
Chamber Boardroom, 202 North CM
Allen Pkwy. (map)
RSVP:
Limited seating available, please RSVP at 512.393.5900
DEADLINE TO
RSVP: Wednesday, January 27 at noon
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2010 Economic Outlook Luncheon
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SAVE THE DATE
Click the above image for more information
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A New Resource For Small Businesses
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U.S. Chamber Small Business Nation
Small businesses are responsible for three-quarters of all new jobs in the U.S., and it will be their efforts that get America back to work. Right now decisions are being made on Capitol Hill
that will have an immediate impact on every small business in America.
With the fate of the economy resting on the small business sector's
ability to succeed, we need it to have a voice in these debates.
Recognizing this need, we are pleased to announce our newest initiative - U.S. Chamber Small Business Nation. U.S. Chamber Small Business Nation is a new online community where you can...read more
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Survey for Chamber Members
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The Government Affairs
Committee of the San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce is making plans for 2010
and we want to hear from you! This 4-question survey will
allow us to design programs that will better serve our membership in the coming
year (you do not have to be a member of the Government Affairs Committee to take this survey).
Click here to take the 4 question survey
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Promote your Business Through the Chamber
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Are you looking for additional ways to help promote your business? The Chamber is always looking for items to give away at events. If you have a coupon, a sample, a special discount, or any other promotional item that you would like to give to the Chamber to use in their giveaways, please contact the Chamber today by phone at 512.393.5900, or email them at chamber@sanmarcostexas.com.
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San Marcos Green Living Showcase
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 Helping to promote a cleaner environment
This trade show/mixer combination event brings our community a new type of exhibition where vendors are able to demonstrate green products and present exhibits that are geared towards promoting a cleaner, more sustainable environment. Attendance is expected to exceed 1000, and we are planning for 75 booths and exhibits representing a wide cross section of businesses, dedicated to environmental concerns and corporate sustainability.
For more information, visit the Green Living Showcase website at www.glshowcase.com
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Shop San Marcos
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 Local Business Awareness Campaign
Shop San Marcos
will promote your business to Texas State students with a brand they identify -
their own school! By having a Shop San Marcos sign at your business, students
will identify your business as "University Star"-approved and as an extension of
the Texas State community. The money you contribute will aid "University Star"
campus and community events. Find out more
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2010 Community Stewardship Awards
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Envision Central Texas (ECT)
The ECT Community Stewardship Awards Program, now taking applications for its fifth
year, has evolved into one of the region's most prestigious and anticipated
honors. The awards were created in 2006 to recognize the innovative people,
projects and processes that are addressing the region's growth challenges in
ways that will move us closer to a vision for our future that preserves and
enhances our natural resources, economic vitality, social equity, and overall
quality of living. Read more
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Census 2010 - Be Counted!
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 Complete Count Committee Promotes 2010 Census
A 17-member committee is
developing strategies and reaching out to assure that as many residents of San
Marcos as possible will complete the simplified 2010 U. S. Census questionnaire
that will hit mail boxes or be hand-delivered beginning in March,
2010.
The Complete Count Committee, appointed by the
City Council in July, has met monthly at the San Marcos Activity Center to plan
outreach to educate the community about the 2010 Census. A group of Community
Partners...read more
Visit the City's Community Development Page
Visit the 2010 Census Website
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Texas State MBA Information Session
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Haiti Relief Donation Information
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"Dire situation" in Haiti calls for generous giving
United Methodists jumped into action as soon as a massive earthquake on Jan. 12 reduced most of Haiti's capital of Port-au-Prince to rubble.
The United Methodist Committee on Relief immediately pledged to send teams, material resources and funding to Haiti.. Special online-giving options went up. Church leaders throughout the world are encouraging congregations to take up special offerings for earthquake victims. Read more
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