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Page 1.pub - San Angelo Chamber of Commerce
ACTION REPORT 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 www.sanangelo.org www.portraitsofsanangelo.com Volume 40 Number 7 July 2016 WEST TEXAS LEGISLATIVE SUMMIT August 3-4, 2016 San Angelo Topic: Meeting the Challenges of Education and Workforce in Texas Each year, U.S. Congressman Mike Conaway, Texas State Senator Charles Perry and Texas State Representative Drew Darby join the San Angelo Chamber of Commerce in hosting the West Texas Legislative Summit, bringing together elected representatives, industry experts and businesspeople from across West Texas to discuss areas of common interest and concern. The forum gives urban and rural communities an opportunity to hear from legislators and experts on a topic deemed to be of critical importance to our area. See Insert in this Newsletter for Registration Information Scenes from the 2015 West Texas Legislative Summit MANY THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: WTRCA West Texas Rural Counties Association A Look Inside... From the Chairman ........................................................................... 2 June Luncheon ................................................................................. 3 Economic Development Division Update .......................................... 4 CVB Update ...................................................................................... 5 July Chamber Calendar of Activities & Meetings .............................. 6 July Training ...................................................................................... 6 Welcome New Chamber Members ................................................... 6 Scholarships Awarded ...................................................................... 6 Member News ................................................................................... 7 July Business @ Happy Hour ........................................................... 7 Ribbon Cuttings ............................................................................. 7-8 Business Brown Bag .................................................................. Insert West Texas Legislative Summit Registration Form ................... Insert MicroBusiness Luncheon ........................................................... Insert ACTION REPORT PAGE 2 SAN ANGELO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jamie Akin ............... Chairman of the Board Chuck Shore ....................... Chairman-Elect C.J. Muniz .................................... Treasurer Jeff DeLoach ........ Immediate Past Chairman Sheila Alley Mikala Brownfield Mark Clark Rick DeHoyos Quinda Feil-Duncan Tod Herring Stephen McLaughlin Stan Meador Alvin New Louis Perez Sheryl Pfluger Jessica Pirkle Tim Raley John Austin Stokes Gayla Thornton Scott Turner Tony Villarreal EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS Dr. Carl Dethloff. ................................. SAISD Gary Cox ................... San Angelo Industries Drew Darby ................. State Representative Ed Kading ...................... Leadership Alumni Association Steve Floyd ........... Tom Green County Judge Col. Michael Downs ............. Goodfellow AFB 17th Training Wing Dr. Brian May…….....Angelo State University Mayor Dwain Morrison…..City of San Angelo Lee Pfluger…….……...North San Angelo TIRZ Jamie Rainey ............ ………. Howard College Bernay Sheffield……..San Angelo Restaurant Association Tim Vasquez………...San Angelo Police Dept. Del Velasquez .... Downtown San Angelo, Inc. STAFF Peggy Arnold....................... Acting President Pamela Miller ................................... VP CVB Michael Looney…...VP Marketing & Recruitment Suzanna Aguirre….….....CVB Sales Manager Lana Arrott..CVB Adm. Asst./Communications Linda Burdell........... Visitor Center Coordinator Jenni Campbell ....... CVB Sales & Servicing Dir. Heather Givens ......Economic Dev. Specialist Beverly Hanks ........ Financial Administrator Kathy Keaton ...............Membership Director Laura Lewis…….……..Membership Assistant Traci Eichin .... Communications Coordinator Teri Turner……….……..………....Receptionist San Angelo Chamber of Commerce 418 W. Avenue B ▪ San Angelo, TX 76903 Phone: 325.655.4136 E-Mail: [email protected] 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. JULY 2016 It’s hard to believe that it’s already July and we’re heading into the second half of our program year. Traditionally we take a little break from our normal monthly luncheon and some of our committee meetings as our members enjoy summer vacations. This also allows our staff to have a few weeks to regroup after several very large events and begin looking ahead to plan for those to come. Jamie Akin We enjoyed a very successful 10th annual Showdown Chairman of the Board in San Angelo Drag Boat Races that took place at Lake Nasworthy June 24-26. The race committee, led by Board members, the entire Chamber staff, our wonderful sponsors, hundreds of volunteers, local media, and the race crews and race fans made for an extremely successful event that created a major economic impact and promoted San Angelo and Lake Nasworthy. The June 14th monthly luncheon featured the 33rd graduating class of Leadership San Angelo, highlighted by a call to action for leadership opportunities by 51st Judicial District Court Judge Barbara Walther. I want to congratulate the Leadership graduates and encourage them to act on the opportunities to become involved within this great place we call home. In this newsletter you’ll find information on the annual West Texas Legislative Summit which will be held on August 4th (with an evening reception/dinner with our legislators on August 3rd). This year’s topic will focus on education as we explore education funding, House Bill 5, the education/workforce connection, and dual credit programs, among many other timely topics. U.S. Congressman Mike Conaway, Senator Charles Perry and State Representative Drew Darby will partner with the Chamber and assist us by inviting a large number of our elected representatives to participate in the program. We still have a few sponsorship openings available, so contact Peggy Arnold to learn how your business can be a part of this very important local and regional event. The schedule and detailed information will be posted on the Chamber website within the next few days. I hope you will get involved, as your Chamber has many opportunities to do so. Here are some upcoming events: The Chamber will have no monthly luncheon in July as our members are enjoying summer vacations. On July 14th, the Diversity Committee will host a “MicroBusiness Resource Luncheon” from 11:30 to 1:00 at the Business Resource Center, 69 N. Chadbourne. Come enjoy a complimentary lunch and learn about the resources available for your business (see insert in this newsletter). The July 19th Business Brown Bag luncheon topic will be “Form I-9 Compliance: Let’s Review the Basics,” and will be held in the Visitor Center River View Room. There is no charge to attend, but you must make a reservation by calling 655-4136 to hold your seat. The July 26th Business @ Happy Hour will be hosted by Fort Concho National Historic Landmark, and will be held at E. Avenue C at Burgess Blvd (look for event signs to help you find the exact location). The jackpot drawing will be $450 (if not won at the June event), but remember someone from your organization must be present to claim the prize! No RSVP is needed, so bring plenty of business cards to network and promote your business! Your Executive Committee will focus on Board of Director nominations, preparations for the 2017 budget, and continue the search process for a new President/CEO during the month of July. Your involvement and support of our Chamber has been incredible as we continue to do great things in the Concho Valley. Sincerely, JULY 2016 PAGE 3 ACTION REPORT JUDGE BARBARA WALTHER CHALLENGES LEADERSHIP SAN ANGELO GRADUATES TO SEEK OUT LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Over 200 Attend to Hear Keynote Address at June Luncheon The 33rd Graduating Class of Leadership San Angelo. More than 200 Chamber members attended the June membership luncheon to hear the keynote address presented by 51st Judicial District Court Judge Barbara Walther. During the program, the 33rd graduating class of Leadership San Angelo was recognized for the completion of their program, and Judge Walther challenged each of them to seek out leadership roles and to serve our community. Judge Barbara Walther was the keynote speaker. Annual Award Presentations by the Leadership San Angelo Alumni Association Accepting Applications for Leadership San Angelo We are accepting applications for the 34th class of Leadership San Angelo to begin in October. The Bob Diebitsch Outstanding Alumnus Civic Leader of the Year Award was presented to Lindsey Elliott. The Alumni Association’s Member of the Year Award was presented to Sandra Pomroy. The Alumni Association’s Business of the Year was presented to Nexstar Broadcasting, accepted by Terry Hucks. If you are interested in participating, please visit the Chamber’s website at www.sanangelo.org or email Peggy at [email protected] to request an application. PAGE 4 ACTION REPORT From the Economic Development Division JULY 2016 JULY 2016 PAGE 5 ACTION REPORT From the Convention & Visitors Bureau JULY CONVENTIONS, MEETINGS & MAJOR EVENTS ANTICIPATED OUT OF TOWN ATTENDANCE DATE EVENT 6/28-7/2 Sword of the Spirit Ministries Spring Meeting .................................. 75 3 Pops Concert .................................... 300 American Meat Science Conference Quote 15-17 Wake the Desert Wakeboarding Tournament ...................................... 250 “They came in droves last night, hundreds eating, drinking, playing vintage baseball, wandering, visiting, and, if we had let them, maybe staying all night. Food was great--once the sun went down the weather [was] tolerable, bordering on pleasant. The last moved out by 10:00 p.m.” Bob Bluthardt, Site Manager Fort Concho National Historic Landmark 21-23 West Texas Press Association Summer Convention ........................ 100 22-24 Hanks Reunion ................................... 40 June was an awesome month for tourism in San Angelo! The total economic impact for an incredibly busy 2-week period is $6,031,000! That is based on our estimated out-of-town attendance of just under 10,000 visitors in 2 weeks! Police Games The Texas Police Games in San Angelo were a huge success. Thanks to the many volunteers who helped make it all happen! THE TULE PRINCESS THE TULE PRINCESS STEAMBOAT COMPANY HAS MOVED TO THE INLET OF SPRING CREEK AT SPRING CREEK PARK ADJACENT TO THE NEW BOAT RAMP. Winners of the 5K race on June 14th. 2016/2017 VISITOR GUIDE We are once again working with the San Angelo Standard-Times on production of the 2016/2017 Visitor’s Guide. This award winning publication is distributed at the San Angelo Visitor Center as well as area hotels and select locations throughout the city. It is also inserted in all welcome bags for conventions, reunions and meetings and is our major fulfillment piece for those relocating to the San Angelo area. This is the only visitor’s guide published by the San Angelo Convention & Visitors Bureau. In 2015, appr oximately 10,000 visitors were welcomed in our visitor’s center. There were another 25 conventions welcoming 3,000 people, 15,000 festival attendees, and another 14 major sports events. We hope you agree that the Visitor Guide is an excellent method of promoting your business to visitors. Sales will begin on June 27th and the new guide will be published on September 23rd. Cindy Alves or Lori Summerlin will be contacting you regarding your interest. You can also call directly to book your advertising with Pam Hammer at the Standard-Times, 659-8257. We look forward to your participation! JULY COMMUNITY CALENDAR FOR DETAILS, VISIT WWW.VISITSANANGELO.ORG 7, 14, 21, 28 ............... Art Thursday at SAMFA 1-30 ............................ American Plains Artists Show 2 ................................. 1st Saturday at the Chicken Farm Art Center 3 ................................. San Angelo Pops Concert & Fireworks 4 ................................. Fireworks at Lake Nasworthy 4 ................................. Poker Run on Lake Nasworthy 9 ................................. Silver Spur Gun & Blade Show 14 ............................... Chicken Farm Art Center Concert in the Yard 15-17 .......................... Wake the Desert Wakeboard Competition 21 ............................... The Downtown Stroll 30 ............................... Hobo Day at the Depot 30 ............................... Goodfellow Triathlon 31 ............................... 11th Annual Music in the Park Tues, Thurs and Sat…Concho Valley Farmers Market OF JULY 2016 ACTION REPORT PAGE 6 LEADERSHIP SAN ANGELO ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AWARDS FOUR $1,000 SCHOLARSHIPS JULY CALENDAR CHAMBER ACTIVITIES Monday, July 4 Chamber Office Closed in Observance of Independence Day Visitor Center Open Hours: 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. The Leadership San Angelo Alumni Association recently awarded $1,000 scholarships to Shelby Hohensee of Miles High School, Adam Multer and Allie Ueckert of Ballinger High School and Darby Ramsdell of Sonora High School. Congratulations to these students! JULY TRAINING Thursday, July 7 @ 8:00 am Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, July 14 @ 11:30 am-1:00 pm MicroBusiness Luncheon Business Resource Center Monday, July 18 @ Noon Concho Cadre Board Meeting Tuesday, July 19 @ Noon Business Brown Bag @ Visitor Center Wednesday, July 20 @ 3:30 pm Economic Development Council @ BRC Tuesday, July 26 @ 5:00-6:30 pm Business @ Happy Hour Wednesday, July 27 @ 4:30 pm Finance Committee THE SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER IS LOCATED IN THE BUSINESS RESOURCE CENTER AT 69 N. CHADBOURNE. ALL CLASSES WILL BE HELD AT THIS LOCATION UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED. TO REGISTER, CALL 942-2098 OR EMAIL [email protected]. JULY 11 QUICKBOOKS: INTRO TO THE BASICS (3-PART SERIES)($150) ........................... 5:30-7:30 PM JULY 12 USING LINKEDIN TO CONNECT ......................................................................... 6:00-8:30 PM JULY 14 READY...SET...GO...ESSENTIALS TO BUSINESS STARTUP .................................. 6:00-8:30 PM JULY 19 BUSINESS BROWN BAG SERIES: “FORM I-9 COMPLIANCE: LET’S REVIEW THE BASICS (VISITOR CENTER RIVER VIEW ROOM) .................. 12:00-1:00 PM JULY 21 HOW TO WRITE YOUR BUSINESS PLAN, PART I: FOCUS ON THE NARRATIVE ...... 3:00-5:30 PM JULY 28 HOW TO WRITE YOUR BUSINESS PLAN, PT II: FOCUS ON FINANCIALS ............... 3:00-5:30 PM WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST CENTENNIAL CLUB MEMBERS BACK BEAT MUSIC COMPANY VENUE AND PARTIES, CONCERT VENUE, MUSIC STORE ALEXANDRA CUMMINGHAM 102 N. CHADBOURNE - 76903 (325) 703-7850 WWW.BACKBEATMUSICCOMPANY.COM GLADIATOR DEFENSE GROUP, LLC FIREARMS TRAINING, LICENSE TO CARRY, SURVIVAL CARL & TANIS MCCOY 12398 US HWY 87 N - 76934 (325) 450-6832 WWW.GLADIATORDEFENSEGROUP.COM CHANDLER'S BAR & GRILLE RESTAURANTS 421 S. CHADBOURNE - 76903 (325) 703-6492 WWW.CHANDLERSFINEDINING.COM MCMILLAN AND QUINN, INC. LAND SURVEYING WESLEY QUINN 133 W. CONCHO AVE. STE 304 BLDG 301 - 76903 (325) 456-4885 WWW.MQITX.COM EAGLE SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING - SAFETY & HR JEREMY BLACK PHR 3330 W. LOOP 306 - 76904 (325) 227-4935 WWW.EAGLESAFETYMANAGEMENT.COM THE FINANCIAL SERVICES CENTER FINANCIAL PLANNER SCOTT FANATICO 3433 SOUTH JOHNSON - 76904 (325) 942-9932 FLUSH ENERGY SERVICES OIL & GAS SERVICES COLBY KEY 215 S. IRVING ST. - 76903 (325) 482-9000 WWW.FLUSHENERGY.COM TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH CHURCHES REV. ALLAN ECKERT/BOBBIE HAIRE 3536 LUTHERAN WAY - 76904 (325) 944-8660 WWW.TLCSANANGELO.COM WAL-MART NEIGHBORHOOD MARKET GROCERY (NEIGHBORHOOD MARKET) ELLEN GODWIN 5154 KNICKERBOCKER RD. - 76904 (325) 276-6621 YOURS TRULY ENGRAVING & AWARDS AWARDS/TROPHIES/GIFTS/ENGRAVING MICHAEL BROWN 2438 SHERWOOD WAY - 76901 (325) 944-9939 JULY 2016 PAGE 7 ACTION REPORT A FREE SERVICE FOR OR [email protected] BUSINESS @ HAPPY HOUR CHAMBER MEMBERS CONTACT PEGGY ARNOLD AT 655-4136 TO RESERVE YOUR SPACE. TUESDAY, JULY 26 ▪ 5 TO 6:30 P.M. SOUTHLAND BAPTIST CHURCH When leaders get better, all of SAN ANGELO wins! Experience the 2016 Global Leadership Summit August 11-12 at Southland Baptist Church, 4300 Meadow Creek Trail, www.southlandbaptist.org, 325.949.9633. Register your team at: willowcreek.com/summit, 800.570.9812. Discounts available for educators/students and active duty military & spouses. CHECK IT OUT AT: followthegls.com Start your new career today with Sitel! Sitel San Angelo is now hiring bilingual & English call center agents! We offer a $500 sign-on bonus, $200 employee referral program, relaxed fun environment, career growth opportunities and a competitive benefits package. Starting pay is $9-$10/hour depending upon the line of business in which you are hired. Apply online at www.sitel.com or visit us at 2702 Loop 306. SPONSORED BY: FORT CONCHO NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK E. AVENUE C AT BURGESS ST. (LOOK FOR THE SIGNS!) NO CHARGE TO ATTEND FOOD · BEVERAGES · GREAT NETWORKING JACKPOT DRAWING: $450 (IF NOT WON AT THE JUNE EVENT). REMEMBER, ALL CHAMBER MEMBERS HAVE BEEN ENTERED IN THE DRAWING FOR THE CASH PRIZE, BUT YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN! BRING PLENTY OF BUSINESS CARDS FOR NETWORKING. RIBBON CUTTINGS/GROUND BREAKINGS CONCHO VALLEY ERRAND SERVICE, LLC · 325-315-4275 [email protected] THE CREST AT BAPTIST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY 402 E. 8TH ST. · 325-481-7510 CHEM DRY OF SAN ANGELO · 325-374-3794 WWW.CHEM-DRY.NET/SANANGELO.TX WESTERN VETERINARY HOSPITAL · 2012 WEST FM 2105 325-703-6450 A CTION R EPORT 418 West Avenue B San Angelo, TX 76903 WEST TEXAS LEGISLATIVE SUMMIT August 3-4, 2016 San Angelo See Insert in this Newsletter for Registration Information Ribbon Cuttings/Ground Breakings (Cont.) COMMUNITY EXPRESS CARE · 402 N. BRYANT 325-655-5125 THE GOSPEL AMERICA NETWORK · 203-410-6053 [email protected] B U S IN E S S Brown Bag San Angelo, TX Lunch Series BUSINESS BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES “FORM I-9 COMPLIANCE: LET’S REVIEW THE BASICS” LEARN THE IMPORTANT ROLE OF THE EMPLOYER IN THE EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION PROCESS TO AVOID POTENTIAL VIOLATIONS OF IMMIGRATION LAW THAT CAN EXPOSE EMPLOYERS TO POSSIBLE CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES E AT. L E A R N. N E T W O R K . Don’t miss this FREE monthly noontime “bring your own brown bag” business focused speaker series. Box lunches are available upon request when registering. San Angelo, TX BUSINESS Brown Bag LUNCH SERIES D! ATTEN O T E E FR SPEAKER: Joseph Black, Special Agent with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) July 19th, 2016 12 noon - 1 p.m. Doors open 11:45 a.m. (Third Tuesday of Each Month) Visitor Center Riverview Room, 418 W. Avenue B., San Angelo, TX 76903 RSVP: 325.655.4136 (optional box lunch available for a nominal fee) BUSINESS BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES BROUGHT TO YOU BY ASU Small Business Development Center (ASU-SBDC) San Angelo Chamber of Commerce The Business Factory E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.angelo.edu/bbb Seating is limited! RSVP today! 325.655.4136 WEST TEXAS LEGISLATIVE SUMMIT August 3-4, 2016 “Meeting the Challenges of Education and Workforce in Texas” Each year, U.S. Congressman Mike Conaway, Texas State Senator Charles Perry and Texas State Representative Drew Darby join the San Angelo Chamber of Commerce in hosting the West Texas Legislative Summit, bringing together elected representatives, industry experts and businesspeople from across West Texas to discuss areas of common interest and concern. The forum gives urban and rural communities an opportunity to hear from legislators and experts on a topic deemed to be of critical importance to our area. August 3rd August 4th Reception & Dinner with Elected Officials 6:30-8:30 pm, Christoval Vineyard & Winery Legislative Summit, 8:00 am-4:00 pm CJ Davidson Conference Center on the campus of Angelo State University Major Discussion Topics: House Bill 5 Dual Credit Programs Funding for Education Workforce Ready Communities State & Federal Legislative Panel Speakers: U.S. Congressman Mike Conaway State Senator Charles Perry State Representative Drew Darby Mike Morath - Commissioner, Texas Education Agency Dr. Raymund Paredes - Commissioner, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Dr. Kinsey Hansen - Chair, Business Professions, Odessa College State Representative Jimmy Don Aycock Tom Green County Judge Steve Floyd - Workforce Ready Community Kim Alexander—Superintendent, Roscoe ISD Dr. Cheryl Sparks—President, Howard College U.S. Representative Elect Jodey Arrington Senator Jose Menendez Robert Duncan - Chancellor, Texas Tech University System State Representative Trent Ashby Jeff Bright—Asst. Superintendent, SAISD State Representative Donna Howard Dr. Wayne Pierce—Executive Director, Equity Center Duff Hallman—Chairman, Christoval School Board State Representative Ken King Dr. Brian May—President Angelo State University State Representative John Zerwas Senator Kel Seliger Dr. John Miazga—Dean and Professor, College of Education, Angelo State University Additional State Legislators Confirmed to Attend (as of 6/20/16) State Representative Drew Springer State Representative Stan Lambert State Representative James Frank State Representative John Frullo A Program of the San Angelo Chamber of Commerce 418 W. Ave. B, San Angelo, TX 76903 325-655-4136 www.sanangelo.org Over for Schedule & Registration Email, fax , mail, or register online www.sanangelo.org. Don’t miss the early registration discount: Register by July 22nd! Summit Sponsors Name __________________________________________Title_________________________ (please use one form per attendee) Preferred First Name for Nametag ________________________________________________ Organization or Company Name _________________________________________________ Address _________________________________________ City ______________________ Zip ________________ Phone (_______) ______________________ Email _____________________________________________________________________ Please check appropriate boxes with number attending each event. Earlybird deadline ends July 22nd - rates will increase $10 in each category ______ Reception & Dinner with Elected Officials $65 (includes meal & open bar) Wednesday, August 3rd 6:30pm – 8:30pm - Christoval Vineyards & Winery ($75 after early-bird deadline ends July 22nd) ______ Legislative Summit $125 (includes breakfast & lunch) Thursday, August 4th 8:00 am - 4:00 pm - CJ Davidson Conference Center on the campus of Angelo State University ($135 after early-bird deadline ends July 22nd) _____ Check enclosed _____ Please bill my Chamber account _____Please bill my credit card (circle one) Visa MC (San Angelo Chamber members only) Disc AmEx Account # ___________________________________________ Exp. Date _____________ Name on Card ______________________________________________________________ Billing Address on Card_______________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ WTRCA West Texas Rural Counties Association Mail to: San Angelo Chamber of Commerce 418 W. Avenue B San Angelo, TX 76903 Email: [email protected] Fax to: 325-658-1110 Phone: 325-655-4136 Online reservation: www.sanangelo.org Micro-Business Resource Luncheon When: Thursday, July 14th 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Where: Business Resource Center 69 N. Chadbourne Hosted by: Diversity Committee San Angelo Chamber of Commerce Come and enjoy a complimentary lunch and learn about the resources available to you and your business: Workforce and Human Resources Assistance Business Planning Assistance Marketing & Networking Ideas Incentives & Financing Options for Local Businesses No Charge to Attend! This is a free luncheon meeting, but your RSVP is needed. Call Peggy Arnold at 655-4136 or email [email protected].