Weekly Quote
"In the business world, the rearview mirror is always
clearer than the windshield."
--Warren Buffett
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Rocky River Grille "Tuscan Tuesday"
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Pasta Bar Buffet
every
Tuesday from
11am - 1:30pm
at the
Rocky River Grille
in the
Embassy Suites Hotel, Spa & Conference
Center, 1001 McCarty Ln., San Marcos (map).
The buffet is only $8.00 and includes your choice of pasta and
ingredients, plus a salad and bread! |
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Road User Study
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Austin is one of 6 areas in the country to field test
an alternative way to help pay for roads and bridges.
Participants are being paid $895 for just driving like
they normally would for a period of 8-months.
Visit their Website at www.RoadUserStudy.org for more
information.
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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, home or anywhere else, please
contact Jim at 512-392-3646, or click here to visit his website.
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Weekly Calendar of Events
Wednesday, May 13
Leads Group meeting; The Root Cellar (map); 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Webinar - Managing Your Credit Score; Presenter: Brian Barker, Senior V.P. - Wells Fargo
Thursday, May 14
Eggs & Issues Breakfast - City Manager's Report; San Marcos Activity Center (map); 7:00 a.m.
Friday, May 15
Texas State University Commencement Ceremonies
President's 12@12 meeting
Saturday, May 16
Texas Natural & Western Swing Festival
Real Estate Photography Workshop; San Marcos Public Library; 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Monday, May 18 - Sunday, May 24
Thursday: Government Affairs Committee meeting; Leads Group meeting; Business After-Hours - bath junkie
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WEBINAR - MANAGING YOUR CREDIT SCORE
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WHEN: Wednesday, May 13
TIME: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
COST: FREE
PRESENTER: Brian Barker, Senior V.P., Wells Fargo-San Marcos
Brian will discuss these topics: - What is a credit report?
- How your credit report is viewed and the users of your credit report.
- What is a credit score? The five factors that make up your credit score.
- Have you ever seen a real credit report and score? The real deal.
If you are interested in attending this FREE Webinar, click here to register. |
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EGGS & ISSUES BREAKFAST
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 City Manager's Report
WHEN: Thursday, May 14
TIMES:
7:00 a.m. - Registration & Networking
7:05 a.m. - Breakfast Lines Open
7:30 a.m. - Program Begins
WHERE: San Marcos Activity Center, 501 E. Hopkins St. (map)
COST:
Extended Early Bird Special of $10.00 if you RSVP by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12, or
$12.50 after May 12
GUEST SPEAKER: Rick Menchaca, City Manager, will talk about his accomplishments in his first year as City Manager with the City of San Marcos, and what he hopes to accomplish in the next year.
Seating is limited, so RSVP today by contacting the Chamber at 512.393.5900, or click here to email us.
SPONSORED BY:
Click the logo above to visit their Website
Catered by Well Seasoned Catering
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BUSINESS AFTER-HOURS - BATH JUNKIE
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Thursday, May 21
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE A STAR TO BE PAMPERED LIKE ONE!
COME OUT TO BATH
JUNKIE FOR AN EVENING OF PAMPERING
WITH CUSTOM BLENDED BATH PRODUCTS, MAKE
UP TIPS AND OTHER SPA TREATMENTS.
GREAT FOOD AND DRINKS! COMPLIMENTARY
BEER AND WINE!
AND MEN, THIS IS NOT JUST FOR THE LADIES! MAKE IT A DATE
NIGHT! BRING YOUR WIFE, YOUR GIRLFRIEND OR YOUR DAUGHTER!
BATH JUNKIE IS
LOCATED AT THE OUTLET MALL NEAR NIKE.
PLENTY OF PARKING WILL BE
AVAILABLE.
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2009 CHAMBER LUAU
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The Chamber's Special Events Committee has been working hard on planning the
Chamber's Luau for this year. The Luau will take place poolside at Vantage at
San Marcos, apartment complex, on Thursday, June 11, 2009.
Price for tickets:
$5.00
each
3 for $10.00
7 for $20.00 BEST
VALUE
Prizes include:
$1,000 Prime Outlet
Shopping Spree
Lunch with Justin Furstenfield of Blue October
$100 Two P's
& Calli's Boutique Gift Certificate
Visit the Chamber's Luau page for more information
If you would like to purchase tickets, please contact
a Special Events Committee Member or the Chamber at 512.393.5900.
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CHAMBER WINDOW - MAY 10, 2009
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 Be a tourist in your own hometown
National Travel and Tourism Week takes place May 9-16. This year,
recognizing the value and impact of tourism is more important than ever. Tourism
dollars contribute a significant portion of revenue to our city's operating
revenues.
Travel and tourism in the United States generates $110 billion
in tax revenue for local, state and federal governments and creates 7.5 million
jobs in America. Read more
Tourism Week Coupons
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AQUARENA PLAZA GROUNDBREAKING
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On April 24, 2009, the Vance J. Elliott Realty Group held a groundbreaking ceremony for their Aquarena Plaza Business Retail Center.
Aquarena Plaza is located at 1504 Aquarena Springs Dr., San Marcos, Texas, next to Mamacita's Restaurant & Cantina, and will offer a variety of eclectic shopping and diverse local dining. Read more
Visit their Website
View more pictures
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AMERICAN RECOVERY & REINVESTMENT ACT
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A Texas Eye on the Dollars
The Comptroller's office is pleased to launch the redesigned Texas Recovery Web site: An
Eye on the Texas Dollars. The site offers Texans an in-depth and transparent
look at the federal stimulus dollars coming to our state.The updated
Texas Recovery site includes:
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Weekly Digest
- direct access from the home page to key stimulus resources you want to view
- a new post to the "On the Money" column with details on how state agencies
are receiving money
- our Follow the Money section, providing a high-level view of the estimated
impact on Texas
- the latest grants and contracting opportunities in the Apply for Funding
section
- a place for future Transparency and Accountability reports and guidelines
where stimulus spending will be tracked
- updated lists of both Texas and federal resources on the Web
Upcoming features:
- Stimulus reporting tools with the ability to select specific report data and
save to PDF or Excel
- More "On the Money" articles, providing stimulus commentary in plain English
More information and the latest news can be found on the Comptroller's Texas
Recovery Web site at http://www.window.state.tx.us/recovery/
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Travel and Tourism Celebration Luncheon
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