Weekly Quote
"Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already tomorrow in Australia."
--Charles Schultz
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Summer in the Park
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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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Weekly Calendar of Events
Tuesday, June 23
Small Business Development Seminar-Securing Your Business Online and Offline; Saltgrass Steakhouse; 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Farmer's Market; 104 South C.M. Pkwy (map)
Movies in Your Park- Journey to the Center of the Earth; San Marcos Plaza Park (map)
Wednesday, June 24
Leads Group meeting; The Root Cellar, 215 N. LBJ Dr. (map); 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Chamber Board of Directors meeting; Chamber Board Room; 5:05 p.m. - 7:05 p.m.
Thursday, June 25
Ribbon Cutting-Bada Bling; 226 North LBJ (map); 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Business Development Committee meeting; Chamber Board Room, (map); 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 a.m.
Summer in the Park-Kent Finlay's Songwriter's Circle; San Marcos Plaza Park (map); 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Monday, June 29 - Sunday, July 5
Tuesday: Farmer's Market; Movies in Your Park-The Tale of Despereaux
Wednesday: Dale Carnegie Course; Book Drive
Thursday: Education Committee meeting; Leads Group meeting; Summer in the Park-Hill Country Community Band
Friday: CHAMBER OFFICES CLOSED in observance of the Fourth of July
Saturday: Summerfest San Marcos 2009
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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 San Marcos 2009
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Click the logo to visit the Summerfest 2009 Website
Start getting your patriotic outfits together. The 29th annual San
Marcos Summerfest will be here before you know it.
Back at San Marcos Plaza Park,
the city's Independence Day celebration will open at 5 p.m. July 4 with the
annual Children's Parade and Costume Contest, followed immediately by the
patriotic program.
Live music will begin at 6:15
p.m. with the band Zydeco Blanco opening the three-band musical entertainment
segment. At 7:45 p.m., David Ybarra and the LA Blues Band...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.
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MATTHEW LEWIS JOINS CITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
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 Coming Home
Matthew B. Lewis, formerly the
Community Development Director for the City of Hutto, Texas, joined the City of
San Marcos on June 8 as Assistant Director of Development
Services.
He will be responsible
for overseeing the development regulations
that govern the growth of San Marcos.
Lewis will work with developers
and applicants to ensure that developments meet the needs of the community. Read more
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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!
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CTMC OFFERS FREE HEALTHY GRILLING CLASS
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Thrill of the Grill
Central
Texas Medical Center is offering a free community
seminar on healthy grilling tips and ideas. The "Thrill of the Grill" class will
be held on June 25 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the CTMC Courtyard, behind the
hospital's Daily Bread Cafe. Read more
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LEADERSHIP SAN MARCOS
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 Application Deadline Extended
Leadership San Marcos announced that their original deadline to turn in applications has been extended until June 26th. If you are interested in applying to the Leadership San Marcos program, please visit their Website to download and fill out an application.
Leadership San Marcos promotes community awareness, personal and
professional growth, and civic involvement for tomorrow's leaders.
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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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Austin Community College District
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SBA ARC LOAN PROGRAM
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If your small
business is stressed meeting expenses during these economic times, the U.S.
Small Business Administration has a new loan program designed just for
you.
SBA's America's Recovery Capital Loan Program
can provide up to $35,000 in short-term relief for...read more
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PARTNERS TO SIGN VILLAGE MAIN AGREEMENT
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Partners in a one-stop social
service center for San Marcos agencies will sign an agreement of their intent to
establish the Village Main building on 29 acres located at Village of San Marcos
on Reimer Avenue off Hunter Road.
"The purpose for the Village of San Marcos is to
bring non-profits together on one piece of property to benefit clients," said
Penny Dunn, Village President and Commander with the San Marcos Police
Department. "Clients can avoid the problems of finding transportation and
childcare through the current maze of services and concentrate on the resources
they need to improve their lives." Read more
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EARLY READERS BECOME LEADERS BOOK DRIVE
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Book Drive in July
United Way of Hays County, in partnership
with SOAR, will be conducting a book drive during the month of July. The goal is
to collect 1000 books for children ages 0-6 in both English and Spanish. The
books will then be distributed in book bags donated by Butler Manufacturing and
Gary Job Corp to students in the ECI and Head Start programs.
Collection
bins will be placed around town for you to drop off new or gently used books
beginning July 1. Read more
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Bartlett Tree Experts Tip of The Month
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In places where pavement and man-made elements abound, soil becomes
compacted, depriving plants of air and water. Also, unlike in forests, organic
materials do not naturally fertilize the soil. These poor soil conditions leave
plants vulnerable to extreme conditions, like heat spells.
To keep urban and residential landscapes healthy...read more
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