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Weekly Calendar of Events
Tuesday, June 2
Ambassadors Club meeting; Saltgrass Steakhouse, (map) 11:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
City Council meeting; City Hall; 5:30 p.m.; Agenda
Wednesday, June 3
End of the Semester for San Marcos CISD
Training Workshop-Changes in Employers' Obligation in Challenging Economic Times; Woody's Barbeque, 2601 Hunter Road (map); 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 4
Education Committee meeting; Chamber Board Room (map); 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Leads Group meeting; Tres Hermanas, 2550 Hunter Road (map); 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 6
Ribbon Cutting-Easy Home, 1023 Highway 80, Suite 113 (map); 9:45 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
San Marcos High School Graduation Ceremony; Strahan Colliseum; 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Monday, June 8 - Sunday, June 14
Wednesday: Leads Group meeting
Thursday: Ribbon Cutting-Village Sensei; Chamber Luau
Friday: President's 12@12 meeting
Saturday: LBJ Museum Golf Tournament
Sunday: Flag Day
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LUNCH & LEARN
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 Changes in Employers' Obligations in Challenging Economic Times
There have been significant changes in
employers' obligations during the past 9 - 12 months. We have seen more
changes in that time than during the past 5 years. Harsh economic times also
require changes in employment practices and cost cutting strategies relating to
a business's workforce and most valued asset. On June 3rd, the San Marcos Area Chamber of
Commerce and special Guest Speaker, Jeffrey A.
Hagelman, will discuss these significant changes and address how
successful employers can proactively adjust to maintain an effective and efficient workforce
in the light of concerning trends in employment law and the economy. Click here for more information
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2nd ANNUAL CHAMBER LUAU
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 Tables are available for businesses to reserve in order to promote themselves at
the Luau. If you are interested in reserving a table, please visit the Luau page for more information. |
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Summerfest 2009
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The City of San Marcos is hosting the most exciting community independence celebration
at a new location this year. This FREE event will feature live entertainment,
food booths, children's activities,childrens parade, a patriotic program and a
fireworks exhibition. Click here for more info
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CHAMBER WINDOW - MAY 31, 2009
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 Summer Jobs
What was your first summer job? Was it mowing lawns or babysitting?
Helping with a family business or working at a local hamburger shop? Delivering
newspapers or working on a farm? Many of today's adults got their start by
rolling up their sleeves, getting a summer job and entering the world of
work.
By the time I was in college I had held just about every minimum
wage job my hometown had to offer. From a newspaper route to babysitting, 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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CELEBRATING TOURISM
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Mayor Susan Narvaiz honors the volunteers with the Tourist Information Center
who greet visitors every day as they enter San Marcos to enjoy shopping, dining,
the San Marcos River, historic San Marcos, Wonder World, Aquarena Center,
museums and much more. Read more
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EMPLOYEE FREE CHOICE ACT UPDATE
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As you may know, because of the incredible grassroots advocacy of so many state and local chambers, there is a growing sense that the Employee Free Choice Act, also known as Card Check, doesn't have the 60 votes needed to get it through the U.S. Senate. Even Senator Specter of Pennsylvania, having recently switched to being a Democrat, maintains that he will not vote for cloture on Card Check in its current form. That is the good news.
The less good news is that serious efforts are underway to develop an alternative version of the Card Check bill that can get 60 votes in the Senate. The discussions are very fluid, Read more
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DEBATE TEAM TAKES 3RD IN STATE
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| Irene Morse Wins UIL State Championship in Persuasive Speaking
Capping one of the most successful
academic years in school history, San Marcos High School is proud to announce
that junior Irene Morse won the UIL State
Championship in Persuasive Speaking Tuesday, May 26,
in Conference 4A competition.
Morse was one of three students on
the Speech and Debate team that made their way through UIL District and Regional
tournaments to compete for the State Title. Another record was set by the team as a whole, Read more
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FREE Dale Carnegie Session
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Click the above image to view the flyer
Our clients in and around the San Marcos area tell us that they are navigating some strong currents and experiencing uncertain times.
We are in a time where there is little room for error and where organizations must have the tools and process in place that are needed in order to get great results.
Dale Carnegie Training is offering this workshop at no cost to you. This will be a short commitment opportunity for you or your business to gain some quick ideas on improving performance.
The ideas and tools in this workshop are ones that you will be able to implement immediately in order to impact your results now.
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