Weekly Quote
"I have long believed that sacrifice is the pinnacle of
patriotism."
--Bob Riley
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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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Weekly Calendar of Events
Wednesday, May 20
CTMC Blood Drive; First floor in the main classroom; 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 21
Ribbon Cutting - Lolita's, 1501 Aquarena Springs Dr. (map); 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Government Affairs Committee meeting; Salt Grass Steakhouse (map); 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.; Guest Speaker: Scott Gallagher, San Marcos Airport Manager
Leads Group meeting; Tres Hermanas (map); 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Business After-Hours Mixer - bath junkie (map); 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 23
Sales Tax Holiday
Monday, May 25 - Sunday, May 31
Monday: Memorial Day Chamber offices Closed
Wednesday: Leads Group meeting; Workshop - Changes in Employers' Obligations; Chamber Board of Directors meeting
Thursday: Ribbon Cutting-Compass Point Media; Ribbon Cutting-Living Solutions; Business Development Committee meeting
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Memorial Day Weekend Promotions
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Do you have a special deal or discount available over Memorial Weekend? Please email Eric your information so he can enter that information onto our Holiday Discounts page.
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BUSINESS AFTER-HOURS MIXER
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Thursday, May 21
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!
Men, this is not just for the ladies! Make it a date night. Bring your wife, girlfriend or daughter!
bath junkie is located at the outlet mall near Nike (map). Plenty of parking will be available.
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CHAMBER PRESIDENT NAMED TO STATEWIDE P-16 COUNCIL
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Phyllis Snodgrass, President of the San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce
(SMACC), was recently appointed as the business representative to the State P-16
Council.
The P-16 Council ensures that long-range plans and educational programs for
the state complement the functioning of the entire public education system, from
early childhood through postgraduate study.
"I am honored by this appointment to represent business interests on this
important statewide council," Snodgrass said. Read more
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CHAMBER WINDOW - MAY 17, 2009
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Good Business Habits
Many people go into business with a dream of capturing the American Dream:
A business with positive cash flow, happy customers and a balanced life with the
ability to provide well for the family as well as the employees. Is it possible?
Sure it is. It all goes back to some simple basics, habits that can be learned
and developed to drive your business to success! Read more
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UNIQUE
NATIONAL PROMOTIONAL
OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUR
BUSINESS!
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Since 1921, thousands of Chamber
and Association execs have attended the US Chamber's Institute for Organization
Management. Today, Institute continues to remain the most recognized and valued
education program in the non profit industry. Phyllis Snodgrass, Chamber
President, currently sits on the Board of Regents for West Institute in
Los
Angeles.
West Institute holds a silent
auction each summer that provides scholarships for many non profit execs and
staff from across the country.
If would like to provide a donation to the
auction - it would surely be appreciated. Want to promote your business or
product nationwide among Chamber and association execs? Want to know more?
Please contact Phyllis Snodgrass at phylliss@sanmarcostexas.com. Thanks in advance for your
consideration!
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SOAR RELEASES EARLY CHILDHOOD REPORT
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 Changing demographics threaten student performance without early childhood intervention
The rapid growth of children under the age of five in the San Marcos area over the past five years is putting a strain on local early childhood infrastructure and could be impacting student's academic performance rates, according to a recently-released study commissioned by SOAR, the new alliance of local partners working on collaborative initiatives supporting local education.
SOAR recently released the Regional Assessment Report for San Marcos and Hays County, which studied the current infrastructure and need for early childhood support services in Hays County and the San Marcos area. Read more
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CHAMBER LUAU TABLE RESERVATIONS
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Click the flyer to download and print the form
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CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER CDBG ALLOCATIONS
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The San Marcos City Council
will review applications and provide direction for allocations of Community
Development Block Grant funds and supplemental funding at a special meeting on
Thursday May 21, 2009 at 5 p.m.
The City will receive $139,827
in additional CDBG funding (CDBG-R) for under the American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act of 2009. These funds will be used for "shovel ready" projects
that use materials produced in the United States.
The City will target Victory
Gardens neighborhood and consider an impact project in the downtown
area.
The discussion and direction
will be part of a special meeting and budget discussion on Thursday, May 21 at 5
p.m. at City Hall, 630 E. Hopkins.
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