action report - San Angelo Chamber of Commerce
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action report - San Angelo Chamber of Commerce
ACTION REPORT www.imagessanangelo.com Volume 32 SAN ANGELO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PHONE 325.655.4136 FAX 325.658.1110 418 W. AVENUE B E-MAIL [email protected] SAN ANGELO, TEXAS 76903 INTERNET : www.sanangelo.org Number 9 September 2008 September Luncheon to Focus on Sports Tourism Each year, our Chamber acknowledges the economic impact of tourism on our community with an awards luncheon. This year, the luncheon will focus on Sports Tourism with keynote speaker Laura Dixon. Laura Dixon is the chairman of the Dallas/Fort Worth Area Council Sports Marketing Co-op, an honor she attributes to the time she has spent directing the sports marketing efforts for the city of Plano. Her most lauded community relations effort for the Plano CVB was the creation of the YES! (Youth Explore Sports) Expo, which was honored as the National Association of Sports Commissions’ “Best Locally Created Event.” Dixon has served as the Deputy Director of the Dallas Mavericks International Global Games, worked as the Special Team Chair for the Dallas Race for the Cure, and co-chaired the grassroots marketing campaign for the Big 12 Women’s BasThanks to Our September Sponsors: ketball Championship. She also served on the staff of the Dallas/Fort Worth Regional Sports Commission, the Dallas 2012 Olympic Trials Organizing Committee, and the Dallas CVB Sports Marketing Department. Please join us for this interesting program. Call the Chamber to register today! The 2008-2009 Images of San Angelo Magazine is Here This unique edition showcases the best of San Angelo. See page 6 for more details about the magazine and to find out where you can pick up your own copy today! The Chamber of Commerce will have no Business After Hours in September. Please join us in the “Wild West” at Business Showcase on October 7th at the Wells Fargo Pavilion. See pages 4 & 5 for details. 2008 Goodfellow Friendship Golf Tournament Keith Mortimore & Sally Reid Date, Time, Location Tuesday, September 9, 2008 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. River Terrace Restaurant, 800 W. Avenue D Deadline to Register Friday, September 5th Cost Cost is $15 per person, payable at the door To Make Your Reservation Call the Chamber at 655-4136 (after hours, ext. 223) or visit www.sanangelo.org to register online. Friday, September 19 Quicksand Golf Course Players & Hole Sponsors Still Needed Call the Chamber for more details A Look Inside… From the Chairman............................................................................ 2 “Engage!” Seminar ............................................................................ 3 West Texas Legislative Summit ........................................................ 3 Chamber Calendar ............................................................................ 3 17th Annual Business Showcase/Silent Auction ........................ 4 & 5 New Chamber Members.................................................................... 6 Member Memo Board ........................................................................ 6 Convention & Visitors Bureau ........................................................... 7 ASU SBDC Classes .......................................................................... 8 Ribbon Cuttings ................................................................................ .8 TeleCom Unlimited ............................................................................ 9 PAYS Mentoring Opportunities........................................................ 10 Diversity Award Nominations.................................................. 11 & 12 Page 2 Action Report September 2008 From The Chairman Chairman’s Letter San Angelo Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Fred Hernandez ........ Chairman of the Board Stacie Elkins........................Chairman-Elect Bryan Horner ................................ Treasurer Gary Cox ............. Immediate Past Chairman Robert Aguilar Patrick Crump Lori Francks Bobbie Foreman Philip Glass Leslie Healy Thomas Peeples, Jr. George Randall Jim Raymond Joe Sanchez Bernay Sheffield Tim Vasquez Jorge Velarde Blake Vincent Scott White Ex-Officio Directors Edward Carrasco ......... ...Leadership Alumni Association Col. Richard Ayres .............. Goodfellow AFB 17th Training Wing Don Butts .................. San Angelo Industries Dr. Carol Ann Bonds. .... Superintendent SAISD Dr. Joseph Rallo ................... President, ASU Drew Darby ................. State Representative J.W. Lown.................... Mayor of San Angelo LeAnne Byrd ........... Provost, Howard College Mike Brown ..........Tom Green County Judge Staff Phil Neighbors .............................. President Peggy Arnold .......................... VP Operations Pat Malloy ........... VP Economic Development Jennifer Serrato ….. Communications Coord. Sandra Pomroy .............. Events Coordinator Annetta Gray………….Membership Assistant Teri Turner………………………....Receptionist Kathy Keaton .............. Membership Director Beverly Hanks ........ Financial Administrator Pamela Miller ...................................VP CVB Jenni Hutcheson........ Sales & Servicing Dir. Eve Keim ............ Visitor Center Coordinator Richard Porter ...................... Sales Manager San Angelo Chamber of Commerce 418 W. Avenue B San Angelo, TX 76903 Phone: 325.655.4136 Fax: 325.658.1110 E-Mail: [email protected] Internet: www.sanangelo.org Action Report (PSPS 352-530) is published monthly by the San Angelo Chamber of Commerce, 418 W. Avenue B, 76903. Subscriptions are $20.00 per year. Second Class Postage paid at San Angelo, TX 76902. POSTMASTER send address changes to Action Report, 418 W. Avenue B, San Angelo, TX 76903. Autumn in Sight August brought us a variety of weather…the hottest of the summer, then some rain and cooler days. August at the Chamber showed the same variety - a major annual event, assistance to our smallest and largest employers, and preparations for the year coming up, among other activities. The fifth annual West Texas Legislative Summit at ASU received the highest compliments of any so far, thanks in large part to Fred Hernandez efforts of State Representative Drew Darby, who invited legisla- Chairman of the Board tors from throughout the state to a familiarization tour of San Angelo one day and the Summit itself the next. The topic of “Transportation Challenges and Opportunities in West Texas” was timely for local participants and our regional guests, with top notch speakers laying out options for future challenges. Appreciation is extended to sponsors Drew Darby, Angelo State University, and State Senator Robert Duncan, along with underwriters AEP Texas, AT&T, Atmos Energy, Performant DCS, Shannon Medical Center, Texas Midwest Community Network and Verizon Communications. Thanks to all who attended the August 12 luncheon featuring Mayor JW Lown and City Manager Harold Dominguez for a “State of the City” presentation sponsored by 1st Community Federal Credit Union. Watch for information regarding partnerships on downtown revitalization and other initiatives proposed. Thanks also to 1st Community FCU for sponsoring our Business After Hours August 27 at the 1st Community Credit Union Spur Arena. By now, I hope you’ve received a mailing with the new Images magazine, upcoming events, and a ballot presenting a slate of new board members offered by the Chamber’s Nominating Committee. You also should have received an email or fax with the Chamber’s annual survey for you to tell us how we are doing, and how we may better serve you and your priorities. Please let our office know if either of these did not reach you. Here are some events coming up that I hope you’ll consider: • Booth space will sell out for the Chamber’s October 7 Business Showcase soon. The theme is “Western, TEXAS Style,” and this is the Chamber’s premier marketing event. Please call Sandra at 655-4136, ext. 223 or email her at [email protected] for reservations or more details. • The next Business After Hours is scheduled October 7 in conjunction with Business Showcase at the Wells Fargo Pavilion from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m., and the Silent Auction will conclude at the same time. More items are needed for the Silent Auction, and you may contact Sandra at the contact information above to donate. • The Membership Luncheon on September 9 will showcase tourism, with Plano CVB Sports Marketing Consultant Laura Dixon the featured speaker. The event will take place at the River Terrace Restaurant Tuesday, Sept. 9, from 11:30 to 1. Sponsors are Cal-Tech, and Keith Mortimore and Sally Reid with Wachovia Securities. Reservations may be made by calling 655-4136 ext. 232, or emailing [email protected]. • Schedule a business advising or a brainstorming session through the Chamber with the representatives from ASU’s Small Business Development Center. They will be at the Chamber office on September 8 and 22. Call Phil at 655-4136 ext. 222 for appointment times or more information. • The fantastic half-day “Engage!” motivational workshop featuring Tutt & Daggs takes place Sept. 16 at the San Angelo Convention Center from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Register or get more information on our website: www.sanangelo.org. • Finally, have some fun and raise money for a good cause by participating in the Military Affairs Committee’s 16th annual Goodfellow Friendship Golf Tournament on Friday, Sept. 19 at Quicksand Golf Course. Proceeds benefit Project WarmHeart, which assists military personnel in time of need, particularly while family members are deployed. The cost to play is $65 per person, or $55 for Quicksand members, and sponsorships and door prizes are still needed as well. Contact Sandra at 655-4136 ext. 223. Your Chamber is always here to serve you. Call us. Fred Hernandez Chairman of the Board Page 3 September 2008 Action Report “Engage!” Brought back by popular demand! Reignite and Get Motivated! Understand the power of being engaged professionally, and discover unseen opportunities to add value to others. This session will challenge you to reexamine your own attitude and take your life experiences to the next level. In short...Engage! For more information call 655-4136 or register online at www.sanangelo.org LOCATION: SAN ANGELO CIVIC CENTER 500 Rio Concho Drive DATE: Tuesday, September 16, 2008 TIME: 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Refreshments Provided This program qualifies for Continuing Education Credit (CEUs) Member Registration Fee Deadline to register: Thursday, September 11, 2008 $69 per person (1-5 people from same company) $59 per person (6-10 people from same company) $89 (Non-Chamber Member) Capacity Crowd Attends 5th Annual West Texas Legislative Summit A series of top-notch speakers contributed to the success of this year’s West Texas Legislative Summit, which focused on transportation challenges and opportunities. Over 200 people attended the Summit. Among the excellent lineup of speakers was (left) Amadeo Saenz, Jr., Executive Director of the Texas Department of Transportation. (Middle) Mayor J. W. Lown introduced U.S. Senator John Cornyn at a press conference immediately after the Senator spoke to Summit participants. (Right) State Representative Drew Darby showcased San Angelo to members of the House of Representatives who traveled to San Angelo the day before the Summit. About 10 representatives enjoyed a tour of our community as well as a reception and dinner at the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts. Many thanks to our partners – Representative Drew Darby, Senator Robert Duncan and Angelo State University – for making the 5th annual Summit the largest to date. Copies of the handouts may be requested by calling Peggy Arnold at the Chamber office. Chamber of Commerce September Calendar Sept. 1 Sept. 4 Sept. 8 Sept. 8 Sept. 9 Sept. 16 Sept. 17 Sept. 19 Sept. 30 Sept. 22 Office Closed for Labor Day Chamber Board Mtg. - 8:00 a.m. Business Advising - Chamber Office Concho Cadre Board Mtg. - Noon Chamber Luncheon (see pg. 1) Engage! Seminar Economic Dev. Council - 3:00 p.m. Goodfellow Friendship Golf Tournament. CVB Board Retreat 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Business Advising - Chamber Office Page 4 September 2008 Action Report 17th Annual BUSINESS SHOWCASE Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Wells Fargo Pavilion THERE ARE A FEW SPACES STILL AVAILABLE! Rope In The Business…In a Big ‘Ol Texas Sized Business Environment. Meet some Cowboys and Indians, make new friends and customers - at the 2008 Wild, Wild West BUSINESS SHOWCASE, sponsored by the San Angelo Chamber of Commerce. Getting connected has never been easier, especially at this year’s Business Showcase. Our theme for this year’s show, “Western, TEXAS Style”, combined with the Chamber’s Silent Auction and Business After Hours, should draw steady traffic throughout the day for this one-day show. Where else can you network with over 100 fellow business exhibitors under one roof, not to mention the over 2,500 attendees that will walk through the exhibits during the day? Most repeat exhibitors to the business tradeshow say that this is the premier marketing event of the year. There are only a limited number of booth spaces available. Call Sandra Pomroy at the Chamber today, 655-4136! Give your business that extra edge by participating in the 17th Annual BUSINESS SHOWCASE. Exhibitors to Date: 1st Community Federal Credit Union 3D-s Plumbing All About Offices/Angelo Awards Allison - Lacy Real Estate American Commercial College Angelo Awards/All About Offices Angelo Water Service Co. Aquafuzion ASU Continuing Studies ASU-SBDC The Bank and Trust Baptist Retirement Community Bill Neil Specialty Advertising Budget Blinds Butterfly Life CAN-DOO Budjet Rentals Cano's Diamonds Checkstar Citibank Coldwell Banker Patterson Properties (Silver Sponsors are in bold) Computer Bytes Curves DeCoty Coffee Company Dierschke & Dierschke Realtors Ener-Tel Services Evins Personnel Consultants The Floor Store Foster Communications Gandy Ink Habitat for Humanity Howard College Kinder Hearts Knobs and More, Inc. Mary Kay Cosmetics Names & Numbers Partylite Performant/DCS Power Systems Computers Qualtrust Credit Union ReBath of San Angelo Reliant Energy Rio Concho Retirement Communities River Crest Hospital San Angelo Area-Wide Phonebook San Angelo Assn. of REALTORS San Angelo Fire Department Sam's Club San Angelo Community Medical Center San Angelo Federal Credit Union San Angelo Security Shannon Medical Center Sitel SNG Satellite The Spa Unique Spherion State Farm Insurance Suddenlink Communications Sunset Spas Superior Services TARRAH Cosmetics, Inc. TLC SILVER SPONSORS Tom Green County Library Tommie Huffman Photography Twin Mountain Fence Texas Department of Transportation U.S. Postal Service United Blood Services Verizon VIP Health Checks, Inc. Wachovia Securities Wells Fargo Bank West Central Wireless West Office Supply West Texas Fire Extinguisher, Inc. West Texas Rehabilitation Center Western Poster Services Workforce Solutions of the Concho Valley WTU Retail Energy September 2008 Page 5 Action Report DID YOU KNOW THAT THIS YEAR’S SHOWCASE WILL INCLUDE A BUSINESS AFTER HOURS AND SILENT AUCTION? There is Still Time to Participate and Receive VISIBILITY! TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2008 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Wells Fargo Pavilion EVENT SPONSOR In Conjunction with Business Showcase CONSIDER PARTICIPATING IN THE SILENT AUCTION Please donate a product or service to the auction. Proceeds from this event will help to fund Chamber programs. Business Showcase drew approximately 2,500 people last year. Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your company or products/services at San Angelo’s best Business Tradeshow/SILENT AUCTION! If you can help this year by donating an auction item, please contact the Chamber office! SILENT AUCTION AND BUSINESS AFTER HOURS SPONSORS Superior Services Pinkie’s Liquor Store AUCTION ITEMS DONATED TO DATE: The Aermotor Co. 14" model windmill with Aermotor Windmill cap Value: $40 Angelo Water Service - Culligan Culligan model truck Value: $39.95 Arden Road Animal Clinic Annual vaccinations Value: $37.50 ASU ASU flag, bookends, totebag, cap, pin, & pen Brother Leo’s Gift Shop Angel wall plaque Value: $44.95 Budget Blinds Rug - approximately 30" x 40" Value: $75 Bug Express Pest Control 1 year pest control Value: $350 Butterfly Life T-shirt, months membership, & a water bottle Value: $60 Chicken Farm Art Center 12" ceramic bowl Value: $80 DeCoty Coffee Co. Gourmet coffees, teas, & spices Value: $50 Fuentes Café Downtown Gift certificate Value: $50 Gandy Ink Screen Printing & Embroidery Embroidered jacket Value: $50 Goodyear Proving Grounds 4 tires Value: $700 Habitat for Humanity Gift basket with autographed Shaquille O'Neal children's book Value: $50 Halfmann's Cake Cottage Gift certificate Value: $25 Kinder Hearts Item: TBD Value: $100 Legend Jewelers 14K amethyst ring Value: $195 Mary Kay Cosmetics Gift basket Performant Item: TBD Value: $50 Power Systems Computers Microsoft wireless desktop keyboard/mouse Value: $60 Qualtrust Credit Union Specialty wine & wine bag Rick Williams, DDS Sonicare FlexCare Value: $149.95 San Angelo Assn. of REALTORS "Nicole" metallic sequin handbag Value: $65 The Spa Unique Product gift package Value: $150 Spherion Gift basket Value: $50 Stampede Express Signed football & jersey Value: $150 Suddenlink 6 months preferred internet service Value: $300 SunTrax Tanning Salon 5 level I visits Value: $25 Tarrah Cosmetics, Inc. 1 bottle of TARRAH Satin & 1 bottle of Aloe Vera Black Cherry Juice Value: $70 Terminix 2 - 1 time pest control services Value: $199 each The UPS Store 2 Gift cards Value: $50 each Tommie Huffman Photography 11”x14” canvas wrap of artist signature artwork Value: $411 Walls & Windows Gift certificate Value: $100 Wilson Tire & Auto Gift certificate Value: $50 XL Electric Gift certificate Value: $100 Page 6 September 2008 Action Report 2008-2009 IMAGES OF SAN ANGELO Magazine Published The San Angelo Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the debut of Images of San Angelo 2008-2009. This 4th edition showcases the best features of our community, from the arts to the growing restaurant scene, and much more, through original features and outstanding photography. ER MB ME EMO D M AR BO A free service for Chamber members. Please call 655-4136. Candles Handmade by J.F. Gifts & More Offers a variety of colors and scents. Special orders are welcome for birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, or any special occasion. Open Tues. - Sat. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Located at 4106 Sherwood Way, 949-6200. Lonestar Music Festival & Chili Cook-off The Chamber will distribute the magazine through the Visitor Center to prospective residents and businesses. Copies will also be used as a marketing tool for the Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Economic Development Division as they work trade show events throughout the year. Images of San Angelo is part of a complete publishing program that includes an online edition of the magazine, a photographic video tour of the community, and a targeted distribution network. This unique marketing publication is truly a collaborative effort, and we sincerely thank all of the local businesses that supported the project through advertising. Images of San Angelo is published annually. For more information on how your company or business can be a part of the next edition, please contact Peggy Arnold at the Chamber, 655-4136. If you have not already done so, we encourage you to pick up a copy of the magazine any time at the Chamber office. Sept. 27, 2008 ♦ San Angelo Riverstage Tickets: $30 in advance or $35 at the gate Artists will include the Randy Rogers Band, the Bleu Edmondson Band, Carrie Rucker, Texas Renegade, and much, much more. Come enjoy an entire day of great country music entertainment! For more information, please contact Terry Hucks - GM, KDCD Lonestar “TRUE” Country 92.9 at 947-0899. San Angelo Chapter of Credit Unions 15th Annual Charity Golf Tournament Monday, Sept. 22, 2008 - San Angelo Country Club Registration begins at 11:00 a.m. Cost: $100 per player For more information, or to register, please contact Jerry Merrill at 944-4551, ext. 242 Boys & Girls Club Annual SAMS Dinner The Boys & Girls Club of San Angelo will hold its annual SAMS (Steak & More Steak) dinner and silent auction on Thursday, September 25th, at The Venue. Tickets are $85 per person and reserved tables for 8 are $675. Steak will be plentiful and proceeds for this fundraising event help to support programs for both locations of the Boys & Girls Club in San Angelo. Call 655-8343 for more information or to order your tickets. Welcome New Chamber Members! Addresses Real Estate REAL ESTATE Laura Scott 2801 Southwest Blvd. San Angelo, TX 76904 (325) 942-6400 America's Choice Carpet Cleaning Service CARPET/UPHOLSTERY CLEANING Paul Martinez P.O. Box 382 Miles, TX 76861 (325) 468-2175 Aquafuzion of San Angelo WATER CONDITIONING & FILTRATION Elma Bernal 3369 Knickerbocker San Angelo, TX 76904 (325) 223-2782 Championship Management Consultants LEADERSHIP TRAINING Glen Sefcik P.O. Box 85 Vancourt, TX 76955 (510) 684-9365 ASU - Strategy, Planning and Policy EDUCATION - ACADEMIC Dr. James Limbaugh ASU Station #11017 San Angelo, TX 76909 (325) 942-2708 Main St Mobile ADVERTISING/MARKETING Mitch McAda P.O. Box 60190 San Angelo, TX 76906 (325) 374-1915 Nabors Well Services OIL & GAS SERVICES Bill Hudak 1214 Gas Plant Rd. San Angelo, TX 76904 (325) 651-2249 VIP Health Checks HEALTH SCREENING Jeff Peiser 5010 Knickerbocker Rd. San Angelo, TX 76904 (325) 657-7111 September 2008 Action Report Page 7 From the Convention & Visitors Bureau Longtime Volunteer Recognized For 28 years of his life, Mr. Loyd Bell has been committed to the San Angelo State Park. He is a volunteer and has given much of his time and efforts to the Park . In 2007, Bell, now 87 , was named Senior Citizen of the Year, and was awarded $2,500. In July, with the help of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice work crew, a new addition to the existing trail system at the San Angelo State Park was completed. The trailhead entrance has been dedicated to Mr. Bell. Congratulations, and thank you for all your hard work and dedication through the years! CVB Staff Member Receives Certificate Congratulations to San Angelo CVB’s Jenni Hutcheson. She received a Group Sales Certificate, recognizing her for classes she has taken in the field. The CVB attended the Texas Association of Convention & Visitors Bureau annual conference in early August. From the Mailbag... My wife and I were recently in San Angelo visiting with high school friends. While we were there, we shopped, attended a Jazz concert at First Methodist Church, played golf along the Concho River, and more. We wanted to let the San Angelo Chamber know that everyone we came in contact with was friendly and helpful. -J. Tyler & Billie Smith Mangum, OK Texas certainly does things big! San Angelo helped make big fans of those of us from the Midwest. Thank you so much for your warm hospitality! -Midwest Travel Writers Association Convention & Visitors Bureau’s September 2008 Events 3 ................... Speaker Series at Fort Concho 3-10 ............. The Secret Life of Girls – Angelo Civic Theatre 3 ................... UnWine Wednesdays at D’Vine Wine 4 ................... Live Blues in the Blues Inn at Sealy Flats 4 ................... Art Thursdays at the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts 4 ................... Therapeutic Thursdays at D’Vine Wine 6 ................... San Angelo Speedway – All Classes Running 6 ................... 1st Saturday at the Chicken Farm Art Center 6 ................... Lily Fest 6 ................... Sports Maniac Sports Card and Memorabilia Fair 8 ................... Home Builders Association of San Angelo Annual Golf Tournament 10 ................. Speaker Series at Fort Concho 10 ................. Unwine Wednesdays at D’Vine Wine 11-28 .......... “Chaps” at Angelo Civic Theatre 11 ................. Therapeutic Thursdays at D’Vine Wine 13 ................. 2nd annual Cheyenne Fiveash Memorial Motorcycle Rally 14 ................. Acoustic Blues Jam at Miss Hattie’s 17 ................. Speaker Series at Fort Concho 17 ................. UnWine Wednesdays at D’Vine Wine 18 ................. Art Walk 18 ................. Art Thursdays at the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts 18 ................. Therapeutic Thursdays at D’Vine Wine 18 ................. Mind of Mencia 20-21 ......... Arts & Crafts Show at the Wells Fargo Pavilion 20 ................. San Angelo Speedway 20 ................. Dancing Under the Stars - Swing 20 ................. 6 Hours of the Dinosaur Mountain Bike Race 20 ................. Butterfield Trail Celebration and Fly-In 20-21 .......... Latino American Festival 21 ................. Chamber Music Concert 23 ................. Laughs for Lumber – Lunch & Mrs. Hughes 23 ................. America’s Funniest Grandmother 24 ................. UnWine Wednesdays at D’Vine Wine 25 ................. Art Thursdays at the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts 25 ................. Therapeutic Thursdays at D’Vine Wine 27 ................. National Museum Day at Fort Concho 27 ................. Armed Forces Chili Cook-off 27 ................. San Angelo Speedway 27 ................. Lonestar Music Festival and Chili Cook-Off 28 .............. ..Play it Again Dance San Angelos' beautiful International Waterlily Collection was recently featured in the August/ September issue of "Birds & Blooms" Magazine. San Angelo welcomes the following conventions, meetings and major events in September Date 1 19-21 26 Event Expected Attendance County Treasurers Association 175 Butterfield Trail Ultra Light Pilots 30 San Angelo High School 60th Reunion 65 Sjccpo!! !Dvuujoht! Addresses Real Estate 2801 Southwest Blvd. 942-6400 Owner: Laura Scott The Spa Unique 432-634-5660 Bouquets Unique Florist 1961 W. Beauregard 655-4141 Co-owners: Becky Peña & Estela Salas Julio’s Corn Chips 3304 Knickerbocker Rd. 486-9300 Owner: Jose Garcia M2 Resources 2417 Sherwood Way 947-1177 Owner: Melissa Haynie Preppers 4397 Sunset Dr. Suite 200 947-7737 Co-owners: Lorenzo & Leslie Lasater and Rodney & Leslee Fleming ASU Small Business Development Center The Small Business Development Center is located on the ASU Campus. Classes are in Rassman Bldg. Conference Room 100 and are free unless otherwise specified. To register, call 942-2098 or e-mail [email protected]. (Advance registration requested) QuickBooks Basics Essentials of Starting a New Business September 9, 4:00 - 6:30 p.m. September 18, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. MCS Building, Lab Rm. 111B Cost: $30 The Business Plan - Your Roadmap to Success September 11, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. QuickBooks Advance September 23, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Intro to QuickBooks MCS Building, Lab Rm. 111B Cost: $30 September 16, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. MCS Building, Lab Rm. 111B Cost: $30 Introduction to E-mail Marketing September 30, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Cost: $25 _____ - / eleCom. UNLIMITED Business Telephone Systems WITH 1 YEAR WARRANTY Telephone & Computer Wiring Serving Central and West Texas since 1992! I VI S M ::s. a BUSINESS ra [3pp z::tJ ST a Ahilene, TX 325.690.9500 El Paso, TX 915.533.2400 Midland, TX 432.520.3481 San Angelo, IX 325.655.2100 Corporate Office 2094 Industrial Blvd. Abilene, Texas 79602 www.telecornunlirnited.corn The P-16+ Education Partnership Needs Your Help! MENTORING OPPORTUNITY - PAYS SCHOOL The Education Partnership has worked with the San Angelo Independent School District to identify areas in which your business can become involved to help our students excel. The most critical area for immediate impact this next year may be in mentoring students in the re-instituted academic alternative school, PAYS. There will be 60 high school students on the PAYS Campus. They must meet stringent attendance and behavioral guidelines in order to attend school for a half day until they graduate. A positive stable, encouraging presence in each student’s life is essential to many reaching their goal. We are asking for a minimum of one face –to-face meeting per month, along with other contact and encouragement by phone or email. There are also other mentoring opportunities if you prefer. But the important thing is– act now! Make a difference in a student’s life. Recruit others, and sign up below. We’ll invite you to an information/training session, or meet you at your place of employment. The grade level I prefer to mentor is: ____PAYS (Academic Alternative School)____Middle School____High School____Carver (Discipline Alternative School) OUR BUSINESS WILL PARTICIPATE. CONTACT US TO GIVE US MORE DETAILS. Business Name: ____________________________________________________________________________ Contact Person: __________________________________Email____________________Phone_____________ Name(s) of Potential Mentors__________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ Please return via fax: (325) 658-1110, or email [email protected] Submit Your Nomination for “A Celebration of Diversity” Business Recognition Tuesday, November 11, 2008 During an awards luncheon on November 11th, we will recognize three minority businesses of merit whose owners/ managers demonstrate a spirit of achievement and ethnic/gender diversity. Please use the information below to nominate a business to be recognized. Criteria: Business must be a member of the Chamber of Commerce and exhibit one or more of the following: * Minority Business (i.e. Black, Hispanic, Asian, Female-Owned, etc.) * Increase in sales and/or unit volume * Substantiated history as an established business in San Angelo * Growth in number of employees * Innovation in leadership or product/service provided * Public reputation and image * Response to adversity, demonstrating problem-solving ability * Contributions to Chamber and/or community Name of Business: __________________________________________ Owner/Manager (if known):_________________________ Years in Business (if known): ________ # of Full-Time Employees _____________ # of Part-Time Employees ___________ In what way does this business or business person fit any of the above criteria? Please relate your experience with this business and SPECIFICS of why they should be recognized (attach additional sheet sheet if necessary) __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ .__________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ .__________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Nomination submitted by: ____________________________________________________ Phone #______________________ Return nomination form to: San Angelo Chamber of Commerce * 418 W. Avenue B - 76903 * Phone 655-4136 Fax Nominations to 658-1110 Email Nomination to [email protected] Deadline to submit nominations: October 17, 2008, 5:00 p.m. Previous Recipients of the Chamber's Diversity Recognition Award 1999 Rose & Sam Ng - Mathis Field Café Diana Kirking - Merle Norman & Carole's Ike Tapia - Tapia Dairies 2000 Robbie Andrews - Strawberry Patches Clothing Store Henry Hogeda, Jr. - Enrique's Restaurant Betty Zentner - Zentner's Daughter Restaurant John Fuentes - Fuentes Café Downtown 2001 Rudy Castenada - Area Appliance Service Henry & Sandra Gray - Gray's Transmission Service Manuel & Estella Santos Angelo School & Teacher's Supply 2002 Louis Gomez - Gomez Bookkeeping Service Manuel Fernandez - Mejor Que Nada Restaurant Pat Houston-Logan - Thrifty Nickel 2003 Raymond Meza - Twin Mountain Fence Company Joyce Wilde - J. Wilde's Rudy Rodriguez - Ethicon, Inc. 2004 Linda Rasor, Loleta Barnhart, Laura Gillis Barney's Studio Betsy Lehnert - Halfmann's Cake Cottage Barbara Riley - Olio, Inc. 2005 Mr. & Mrs. Rodney Mayberry R.M. Electrical Contractor, Inc. Darlene Jones & Patsy McIntire Bug Express Pest Control Mr. and Mrs. Charles Thomas - RJ's BBQ Restaurant 2006 Rudy & Ricky Menchaca - The Carpet Shop Lydy Tabor - Tabor Interiors Robert Aguilar - San Angelo Standard-Times 2007 Amy Atkins - Suddenlink Communications Susan Ball - City Café and Bakery Mary Valva - The Glass Prism