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San Marcos Chamber of CommercePO Box 2310San Marcos, Texas 78667-2310
PRSRT STDU.S. Postage
PAIDPermit No. 152
San Marcos, Texas 78666-2310May, 2009 Monthly Newsletter
city manager’s update
WHEN: Thursday, May 14, 2009WHERE: San Marcos Activity Center, 501 E. Hopkins, San Marcos, TXTIMES: 7:00 a.m. - Registration & Networking 7:05 a.m. - Breakfast Line Opens 7:30 a.m. - Program BeginsCOST: Early Bird Price: $10.00 if you RSVPby 5:00 p.m. on Monday, May 8th; $12.50 after May 8thCity Manager, Rick Menchaca, will give a presentation onhis accomplishments in his first year with the City, andwhat he hops to accomplish in the next year.
BUSINESS AFTER-HOURS MIXER
WHEN: Thursday, May 21, 2009WHERE: bath junkie, 3941 S. IH 35, Suite 112TIME: 5:30 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.
Chamber StaffPhyllis [email protected]
Robert WattsExecutive Vice [email protected]
Eric BonarCommunications [email protected]
Margaret LindseyMembership Sales [email protected]
Joel [email protected]
Moriah EberhartFront Desk [email protected]
Caroline GilesPart-time [email protected]
Convention & Visitor BureauRebecca [email protected]
Angela BolandTourism Promotion [email protected]
Viola SowellGroup Tours [email protected]
Lauren DavisAdministrative [email protected]
Rosemarry Lucio-SunigaResearch [email protected]
Economic Development San Marcos
2008-2009 Board of Directors
ChairmanChair-ElectPast ChairTreasurerSecretaryVice ChairVice ChairDirectors
Dan RoyJoel WilliamsJohn Schott
Earl StuddardBrenda DamronMichael HeintzeClay DeStefano
Michelle CarswellKay Wilson
Chuck NashFraye Stokes
Denise CollazoJoe GomezDonna Hill
Frank LeonardisDan Stauffer
2008-2009 CommitteesAmbassadors ClubChair: Randy Bryan
Vice Chair: Mitsie Benton
Business DevelopmentChair: Gloria Andrade-Merrell
EducationChair: Rick Bell
Vice Chair: Theresa Knight
Golf FestChair: Bill Pennington
Government AffairsChair: Don Garrett
Vice Chair: Wayne Becak
Leads GroupsWednesday
Chair: Ryan Patrick PerkinsVice Chair: Darlena Basham
Treasurer: Tim SnodgrassThursday
Chair: Jason LemleyVice Chair: Connie Ulmer
Treasurer: Steven Forrester
Natural ResourcesChair: Clay DeStefano
Special EventsChair: Kristy Stark
Vice Chair: Margaret EnnisSecretary: Tracy Herman
P.O. Box 2310202 North C.M. Allen Pkwy.
San Marcos, TX 78667512.393.5900 (o)512.393.5912 (f)
Finding high performers is a challenge.
Coaching people to higher levels of performance is even more challenging!
In this breakfast seminar we will examine how to make sure you have all of the
right people in the right positions performing at an optimum level.
You will learn these 4 things:
• How to determine if you have the right person in the right role
• How to create buy-in to new ideas and strategies
• To provide “in the moment” feedback to improve performance
• A proven coaching process
Coaching for
High Performance
Dale Carnegie®
Breakfast Seminar
Saltgrass Steakhouse
221 Sessoms Drive
San Marcos, Texas
MAY 6, 2009
BREAKFAST SEMINAR FROM DALE CARNEGIE TRAINING®
7:30AM—9:30AM
Dale Carnegie® Breakfast Seminar
COST: $29
$25 FOR CHAMBER MEMBERS!
TO REGISTER: CALL: 512-349-7000 OR EMAIL: [email protected]
Co-Sponsored by:
APRIL 2009 NEW MEMBERS
Your Continued Support of the San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce is Greatly Appreciated.APRIL 2009 RENEWALS
Country Inn & SuitesHotels/MotelsVic Patel1560 IH-35 SouthSan Marcos, TX 78666512.392.8111www.countryinns.com/sanmarcostx
Dale Carnegie TrainingBusiness Consulting & TrainingDavid Wright1717 N-IH 35, Suite 217Round Rock, TX 78664512.349.7000www.austin.dalecarnegie.com
True Vineyard Ministries, Inc.Non-Profit OrganizationDiana Wiley317 West San Antonio StreetSan Marcos, TX 78666512.392.7463www.truevineyard.org
Company Date JoinedHead, Benjamin 04/01/1978San Marcos Real Estate 04/01/1979Wide-Lite Corporation 04/01/1980Gilmore Companies 04/01/1980San Marcos Area Board of Realtors 04/01/1980Capital Farm Credit 04/01/1980Sign-Arts 04/01/1982Aquarena Center 04/01/1983San Marcos Housing Authority 04/01/1983Victory Cleaners 04/01/1983B F I/ Allied Waste 04/01/1983A+ Federal Credit Union 04/01/1984San Marcos Flower Company 04/01/1985Nick Icossipentarhos 04/01/1985T.G. Canoe & Kayaks 04/01/1986Aire Serv 04/19/1987Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area 04/01/1988Randolph Brooks Federal Credit Union 04/01/1990Randall Morris & Associates 04/01/1990Culligan Water Conditioning 04/01/1990Hays-Caldwell Women's Center 04/01/1992Pets and Moore 04/01/1993The Verandah Apartments 04/01/1994Arby's 04/01/1994Papersmith 04/01/1996Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P. 04/01/1997Sagebrush Landscaping 04/01/1998Wonderland School 04/01/1998Westhill Paving, Inc. 04/01/1998Century 21-The Excell Team 04/01/1999Southwest Plumbing Inc. 04/01/1999Second to None Upscale Resale 04/01/1999Carquest Auto Parts 04/01/1999
Company Date JoinedGuaranteed Appliances 04/01/1999Transit Mix Concrete and Materials Company 04/01/1999Texas State University-Community Relations 04/01/2000Grande Communications, Inc. 04/05/2000Wolf Creek Ranch 04/05/2000Corridor Financial - Insurance & Investments 04/10/2000San Marcos Police Department 04/16/2000Gabriel & Son's Upholstery 04/01/2002Ameritex Builders, Inc. 04/02/2002Hart Properties-Rene Ruiz, Realtor 04/12/2002Mary Kay Cosmetics - Trisha Taylor 04/01/2003Sunset After School Program 04/25/2003One Source Family Chiropractic 04/08/2004Townwood Apartments 04/19/2004San Marcos Toastmasters 04/22/2004Danny Webber Realty & Lending Associates 04/02/2007Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas 04/12/2007The Floral Studio 04/19/2007The PEO Link 04/05/2008Asian Garden 04/07/2008Folding Chairs Plus 04/09/2008Keith Mock Construction 04/09/2008McCreary, Veselka, Bragg & Allen 04/14/2008Industry State Bank - Loan Production Office 04/14/2008Wyndham Vacation Resorts 04/24/2008
Contact: Amy C. Madison, Executive Director, Economic Development San Marcos
Office: 512.393.5907 Cell: 512.757.1810 Fax: 512.393.5912
[email protected] For Immediate Release on Thursday, April 09, 2009 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY LAUNCHED Public Encouraged to Take Online Survey
San Marcos, TX – Economic Development San Marcos (EDSM), together with partners in two
counties, three cities, three educational facilities, a hospital and retail outlet company, has
announced a seven-month process to deliver a long-term strategic community and economic
development plan for the Greater San Marcos Area.
“Our desire is to create a strong stakeholder partnership for economic development, one
that will work together to develop long-term strategies to help our community grow and prosper.
With this great partnership, we have exceeded our expectations,” said Mayor Susan Narvaiz.
The regional group, Partners for Progress, contributed initial funding earlier this year to
work with the City of San Marcos and hire Market Street Services, Inc., a community and
economic development consulting firm based in Atlanta, Georgia.
Partners for Progress includes the City of San Marcos, Economic Development San
Marcos, San Marcos Chamber of Commerce, Hays County, Caldwell County, the City of
Lockhart, the City of Luling, Prime Outlets, Texas State University-San Marcos, Central Texas
Medical Center, San Marcos CISD, and Gary Job Corps.
“Virtually every community across the county is facing a challenging economy. However,
today’s uncertainty should not prevent local economic developers from planning for the future.
The timing of this process is essential for Greater San Marcos to build its capacity to move its
economy forward,” said Mac Holladay, Market Street CEO.
Last week, the firm conducted a series of focus groups and individual interviews with over
150 local business, government, education and civic leaders. The entire business community and
Greater San Marcos Area residents may also provide feedback through an online survey located
at www.greatersanmarcosplan.com. The survey link is located in homepage upper left corner.
The survey results, combined with key demographic and market data, competitive
assessment findings, a target business analysis and a workforce assessment, will be used to
develop the first comprehensive plan for economic development in the Greater San Marcos Area.
About Economic Development San Marcos
Economic Development San Marcos is a public-private partnership between the City of San Marcos and the Greater San Marcos Chamber of Commerce that is responsible for creating new primary jobs through business retention, expansion, and recruitment. The organization has a 12-
member board that also oversees incentive requests and the economic development strategic plan for the city.
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“Soaring to New Heights!” 25th Annual Auction
presents…..
Saturday, May 30, 2009
LBJ Student Center Ballroom Texas State University
6:30 PM
Tickets $25 per person For more information, please contact:
Hays-Caldwell Women’s Center PO Box 234, San Marcos, TX 78667-0234
512-396-3404 • www.hcwc.org
Sponsorship Levels
Eagle Sponsor ($2500) receives listing on large display banner the night of the event, 16 admission tickets, reservations for two tables with priority placement (MUST RSVP), a listing on the inside of the program, Eagle Sponsor listing in a thank-you ad, and table gift. Falcon Sponsor ($1000) receives 16 admission tickets, reservations for two tables (MUST RSVP), a listing on the inside of the program, Falcon Sponsor listing in a thank-you ad, and a table gift. Mockingbird Sponsor ($750) receives 10 admission tickets, reservations for one table (MUST RSVP), a listing on the in-side of the program, Mockingbird Sponsor listing in a thank-you ad. Cardinal Sponsor ($500) receives 8 admission tickets, reservation for one table (MUST RSVP), a listing on the inside of the program, Cardinal Sponsor listing in a thank-you ad. Dove Sponsor ($300) receives 4 admission tickets, a listing on the inside of the program, Dove Sponsor listing in a thank-you ad. Hummingbird Sponsor ($150) receives 2 admission tickets, a listing inside of the program, and Hummingbird Sponsor listing in a thank-you ad.
Proceeds from the auction are used to provide services to victims of family violence,
sexual assault and child abuse in Hays and Caldwell counties.
RIBBON CUTTINGS
Comfort Connection
The Vineyard Marketplace
Goodwill Job Center
Wimberley Brewing Company& Brew Pub
2019 Clovis Barker Rd.San Marcos, TX 78666512.392.4663www.comfortconnection.com
317 West San Antonio StreetSan Marcos, TX 78666512.392.8463www.truevineyard.com
1005 Highway 80San Marcos, TX 78666
512.392.4020www.austingoodwill.org
9595 Ranch Road 12, Suite 13Wimberley, TX 78676
512.847.3113www.cedargrovesteakhouse.com
Conley Express Lube
1200 Thorpe Ln.San Marcos, TX 78666512.805.7500www.conleycarwash.net
Texas State Optical
2406 Hunter Road, Suite 102San Marcos, TX 78666
512.353.8932www.sanmarcos.tso.com
San Marcos Baptist Academy - MafrigeFitness Center
2801 Ranch Road 12San Marcos, TX 78666512.353.2400www.smba.org
ROCKY RIVER GRILLE At the
Embassy Suites San Marcos Hotel, Spa and Conference Center Introduces…
TUSCAN TUESDAY
Beginning April 14, 2009, please join us every Tuesday from 11:00 – 1:30 p.m.
for the
Pasta Bar Buffet $8.00*
Pasta and ingredients of your choice plus Salad and Bread
Watch our Chefs in Action
As we create An Italian Lunch just for you!
Business Card Give-a-Way each week!
You could win a great prize just for showing up!
1001 E. McCarty Lane 512-392-6450 *Beverages, tax and gratuity not included. (Reservations not needed.)
Calendar of Events*
*For more information on these events, please visit the Chamber’s Online Community Calendar.
May5/1 May Day Viva! Cinco de Mayo Celebration (1st-2nd)5/5 Cinco de Mayo Beginning of University Final Exams Ambassadors Club meeting HUB Certification Seminar5/6 Coaching for High Performance (Dale Carnegie)5/7 Education Committee meeting Leads Group meeting5/8 V.E. Day5/10 Mother’s Day5/13 Leads Group meeting Training Workshop - Managing Your Credit Score5/14 Eggs & Issues Breakfast - City Manager’s Update5/15 University Commencement Ceremonies Presdient’s 12 @ 125/16 University Commencement Ceremonies5/21 Government Affairs Committee meeting - Scott Gallagher, City Airport Manager Leads Group meeting Business After-Hours Mixer - bath junkie5/25 Memorial Day Natural Resources Committee meeting5/27 Leads Group meeting Training Workshop-Changes in Employers Obligations in Challenging Economic Times Chamber Board of Directors meeting5/28 Business Development Committee meeting
6/2 Ambassadors Club meeting6/3 Last day of School for SMCISD6/4 Education Committee meeting Leads Group meeting6/6 SMCISD High School Graduation Ceremony6/10 Leads Group meeting6/11 Chamber Luau6/12 President’s 12 @ 126/14 Flag Day6/18 Government Affairs Committee meeting - Dr. Patty Shafer Leads Group meeting6/19 Juneteenth6/21 Father’s Day First Day of Summer6/22 Natural Resources Committee meeting6/24 Leads Group meeting Chamber Board of Directors meeting6/25 Business Development Committee meeting
June
How Historically Underutilized Businesses can attract more business!The Essentials of HUB Certification
Tuesday, May 5, 200911:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Your company’s status as a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) can be used to increase your business opportunities within the local community and state-wide! This seminar will provide you with valuable information and resources to help you obtain your HUB Certification with the State of Texas.
Yolanda Strey, HUB Specialist in Texas State University’s HUB Outreach Program, will present the seminar. Ms. Strey will share her secrets for successfully obtaining and marketing your HUB Certification. She will also discuss:• Benefits of HUB Certification in obtaining contracts with government and other entities that have a supplier diversity program.• Qualifications and eligibility criteria for obtaining HUB Certification.• Secrets to completing your HUB Certification application and ensuring speedy processing.• How to make your HUB Certified business more visible to government agencies throughout the state.• Where to go for more information, resources, and assistance with HUB Certification.
The Seminar will be held at the Chamber’s Board Room and costs $35 (includes lunch). To reserve a seat for the seminar or for more information, please contact the training coordinator: F.C. Caranikas, PhD, at the Texas State SBDC (phone–512.716.4820; email – [email protected]). Thank you!
Aquarena Plaza. A unique lifestyle destination for San Marcos. A cozy oasis of eclectic shopping and diverse local dining, woven into the Hill Country landscape just moments from IH 35 and the Texas State University campus. Meet, relax, stroll and shop under majestic oaks and pecans. More than what you would expect to �nd, just what you hoped for.
Subway, Hot Spots Locating, Vance J. Elliott Realty Group, Colloquium Bookstore and Crazy Good Yogurt are just afew businesses who will be located in our new business center.
aquarena plaza
For leasing information, please contact either:Vance ElliottVance J. Elliott Realty GroupP.O. Box 1597San Marcos, TX 78666512.353.3002 o�ce512.393.1880 cell
Darrell DavidHighFLEX Ventures, LLCP.O. Box 312399New Braunfels, TX 78131830.625.8554 o�ce830.832.2800 cell
www.aquarenaplaza.com
Pictures from April 24, 2009 Ground Breaking Ceremony