Weekly Quote
"Happiness is having a large, loving, caring, close-knit family in another city."
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Summer in The Park
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Click the image to view the flyer
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Stir Fry-days
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Click the image above to view the flyer.
Rocky River Grille at Embassy Suites Hotel, Spa
& Conference Center presents Stir
Fry-days. 11a - 1:30p every Friday starting June 12 for only $8.00
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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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Thank you
Bizzy B's Flowers for providing fresh flowers for the Chamber's lobby area.
Please stop by the office today to see the beautiful arrangements Elizabeth
Gary, Owner, provides us. Contact Elizabeth today at 512.754.8525, visit them
online at www.bizzybsflowers.com, or stop in
at their location at 136 South LBJ, San Marcos, TX.
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Join Our List
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Weekly Calendar of Events
Monday, June 15
Natural Resource Committee meeting; Chamber Conference Room (map); 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 16
City Council Meeting; City Hall, 630 E. Hopkins St., (map), 6:00 p.m.; Preview
Movies in Your Park; San Marcos Plaza Park (map), behind the Chamber building; Kit Kittredge, An American Girl
Wednesday, June 17
Dale Carnegie Session; Country Inn & Suites, 1560 IH 35 South (map); 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 18
Ribbon Cutting-San Marcos Outlook; Chamber Building (map); 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Government Affairs Committee meeting; Salt Grass Steakhouse, 100 Sessoms Dr. (map); 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.; Guest Speaker: Dr. Patty Shafer, SMCISD Superintendant
Leads Group meeting; Tres Hermanas, 2550 Hunter Road (map); 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Summer in The Park; San Marcos Plaza Park (map)
Friday, June 19
Juneteenth Celebration
Saturday, June 20
Juneteenth Celebration
Sunday, June 21
Father's Day
First Day of Summer
Juneteenth Celebration
Monday, June 22 - Sunday, June 28
Wednesday: Leads Group meeting; Chamber Board of Directors meeting
Thursday: Ribbon Cutting-Bada Bling; Business Development Committee meeting; Summer in The Park
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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE LUNCHEON
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 Thursday, July 30, 2009
The Chamber's Legislative Update Luncheon will be held at the City of San Marcos Conference Center, 3101 South IH 35, San Marcos (map), from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Featuring speakers State Senator Jeff Wentworth and State Representative Patrick Rose. Please visit the Chamber's Website 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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2nd ANNUAL CHAMBER LUAU
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 Thank you to all LUAU Contributors
Over 250 attendees enjoyed the Chamber's 2nd Annual Luau Networking and Fundraising event, Thursday, June 11 at Vantage San Marcos. Guests enjoyed food and drinks while touring our member display tables and testing out remote control boats in the pool area. Seventeen winning raffle tickets were drawn with lucky attendee, Gary Perdue, winning our grand prize $1000 Prime Outlets Shopping Spree.
Special thanks to Yomaida Thomas, Community Director at Vantage San Marcos, for the use of their fabulous facility. Thanks also to all Special Events Committee Members, Board Members and Ambassadors who sold raffle tickets and all members who purchased tickets. Aloha!!
Kristy Stark
Chamber Special Events Chair
TCOR Insurance Management
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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 giveaway 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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CHAMBER WINDOW - JUNE 14, 2009
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 Creating Leaders
Many communities across the state, including San Marcos, have recently
graduated their Community Leadership Classes. Volunteers, alumni who have
themselves graduated from the leadership program, are now making plans for the
coming leadership year: organizing sessions, selecting speakers, planning
outcomes and recruiting students. Is it worth the effort?
Absolutely.
Every leadership class member that San Marcos creates makes available more help
and assistance in making something of importance happen in this community. Read more
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BUSINESS EXPO 2009
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Commerce on the Corridor
Join City of San Marcos Mayor Susan Narvaiz for the 24th Annual Business Expo Official Kick Off - at the Sneak Peek Party, Wednesday August 26 from 5:30- 8:30 pm. Enjoy food and beverage samples from area restaurants and caterers and delicious hors de oeuvres from Embassy Suites as you visit with 100 exhibitors and network with over 1,500 attendees. Admission tickets provided to all chamber members. Additional complimentary admission tickets provided to sponsors and exhibitors.
Business Expo 2009 Flyer
Business Expo Website
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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. Click here to sign up
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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Texas State MBA Information Session
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Come join us for an overview of the Texas State MBA program in San Marcos. Our
innovative part-time evening graduate program is designed to meet the needs of
working professionals. You can earn your entire MBA while you continue your
career. If you have been thinking about a graduate degree, then put this date on
your calendar. Optional MBA emphases available in Health Administration,
International Business, Latin American Business, and Engineering &
Technology. I hope to see you there!
Click the image to view the flyer
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UPDATE: YOUR 25 YEAR TRANSPORTATION PLAN
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Thanks to everyone who participated in the first round of public involve for
developing the region's long-range transportation plan!
The process
included 5 public workshops, a survey in English and Spanish, social networking
websites, speakers bureau engagements, and contact with individuals. 1,199
surveys were submitted via on-line and postal mail throughout the
region.
A detailed report of the process, Technical Report #5: Round 1 Public
Involvement, is posted on the CAMPO website: www.campotexas.org/2035plan.php
Regional planners at CAMPO are using public input in crafting the draft
scenarios through this summer, and the second round of involvement for the plan
will be scheduled for this Fall. Additional updates will be available from the
Facebook group, Twitter updates, or giving us a
call at (512) 974-2275.
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