San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New
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San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New
Contact: Eric Bonar Communications Manager San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce Phone: 512.393.5913 http://www.linkedin.com/in/ericbonar [email protected] www.sanmarcostexas.com San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New Executive V.P. San Marcos, TX, April 2, 2009 – The San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce announced the hiring of Robert Watts as the Chamber’s new Executive Vice President. Robert, formerly the Executive Director of the Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce and Convention and Visitor Bureau, started his first day with the San Marcos Chamber yesterday. “We are thrilled to have Robert join our team,” said Phyllis Snodgrass, Chamber President. “Robert’s Chamber experience will be a huge asset to our Organization.” Originally from Temple, TX, Robert earned his Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Public Administration from Baylor University. Robert has held positions with the City of Waco, Texas at the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum and the City of Temple, Texas in its Parks & Leisure Services Department. Robert has completed the Fundamentals of Chamber Management Course which is conducted by the University of Oklahoma Center for Business and Economic Development. He enjoys fishing and clay shooting and is a member of the Texas Association of Sports Officials where he officiates University Interscholastic League and Texas Association of Private and Parochial School varsity and subvarsity football. His wife Jessica is a Retirement Plan Consultant with Benefit Partners in Dallas, Texas. “I am very excited to be with the Chamber and what looks like endless possibilities that San Marcos has in terms of development” said Robert. “I look forward to working with Chamber members, and potential members as well as the leaders who are devoting themselves and their resources for the betterment of San Marcos so we can continue to advocate on behalf of area businesses.” The Chamber will have an official welcome celebration in conjunction with their next Business After-Hours Mixer on Thursday, April 16 at Horizon Bay Retirement Living, formerly Merrill Gardens, at 1720 Ranch Road 12, San Marcos, TX. The Mixer will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will open with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Horizon Bay followed by an introduction of Robert to the community. Come enjoy great networking and help us in welcoming Robert to San Marcos. Calendar of Events* APRIL - Poetry Month Cancer Awareness Month at Texas State University-San Marcos 4/1 April Fools Day 4/2 Education Committee Meeting Leads Group Meeting 4/3-4/5 Springs Fest 4/5 Palm Sunday 4/6 Single Stream Recycling begins 4/7 Ambassador’s Club Meeting 4/8 Leads Group Meeting 4/10 Good Friday 4/12 Easter Day 4/15 Tax Day 3-Part Networking Workshop 1st Class 4/16 Government Affairs Committee Meeting Leads Group Meeting Business After-Hours Mixer Horizon Bay Retirement Living 4/17 New Member Orientation President’s 12 @ 12 4/21 San Jacinto Day 4/22 Administrative Professionals Day 3-Part Networking Workshop 2nd Class Leads Group Meeting Chamber Board Meeting 4/23 2009 Central Texas Golf Fest (23rd-26th) CTMC HealthCheck Texas Economic Outlook Luncheon: “Ridin’ the Storm Out” 2009 Rotary Club of Greater San Marcos Job Fair 4/27 Natural Resources Committee Meeting League of Women Voters Candidate Debate 4/28 3-Part Networking Workshop 3rd Class 4/30 Small Business Development Center Workshop HUB Certification Business Development Committee meeting May 5/1 5/5 5/7 5/8 5/10 5/13 5/14 5/15 5/21 5/25 5/27 5/28 May Day Viva! Cinco de Mayo Celebration (1st-2nd) Cinco de Mayo Beginning of University Final Exams Ambassadors Club meeting Government Contracting Seminar Education Committee meeting Leads Group meeting President’s 12 @ 12 meeting Mother’s Day Leads Group meeting Training Workshop - Managing Your Credit Score Eggs & Issues Breakfast - City Manager’s Update University Commencement Ceremonies Government Affairs Committee meeting Leads Group meeting Business After-Hours Mixer - bath junkie Memorial Day Natural Resources Committee meeting Leads Group meeting Training Workshop-Changes in Employers Obligations in Challenging Economic Times Chamber Board of Directors meeting Business Development Committee meeting *For more information on these events, please visit the Chamber’s Online Community Calendar. 2009 Texas Economic Outlook Luncheon: “Ridin’ the Storm Out” You are cordially invited to attend the 4th Texas Economic Outlook Luncheon, "Riding the Storm Out" from 11-1 p.m. Thursday, April 23 in the brand new City of San Marcos Conference Center, 3101 South IH 35, San Marcos, TX, adjacent to the Embassy Suites San Marcos Hotel & Spa. Make plans to attend today! This luncheon will feature Dr. Keith Phillips, Senior Economist and Policy Advisor with the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, San Antonio Branch, as the Keynote speaker. Following his address, Dr. Phillips will be joined by a distinguished panel of Texas State University-San Marcos economists from the McCoy College of Business. Dr. Paul Gowen, moderator, Dr. James LeSage and Dr. David Beckworth, panelists, will discuss the current economic situation, the outlook for Texas and entertain questions from the audience. SPONSORED BY: A Partnership of: Rotary Club of Greater San Marcos P.O. Box 841 San Marcos, TX 78667 2008-2009 Club President: Diane Laumer Email: [email protected] Website: www.rotarysanmarcos.com Invitation for Employers to participate in the 2009 Rotary Club of Greater San Marcos Job Fair Thursday, April 23, 2009 HISTORY: The Inaugural Rotary 2005 Job Fair involved 17 employers with over 150 positions offered, The Second Rotary 2006 Job Fair involved 28 employers with over 250 positions offered, The Third Rotary 2007 Job Fair involved 31 employers with over 850 positions offered, The Fourth Rotary 2008 Job Fair involved 39 employers with over 700 positions offered. RESULTS: Employers...Very happy for the chance to interview that many candidates, select some candidates for immediate employment, begin background checks on others and schedule additional interviews with remaining potential employees. Job Seekers... Also, happy to be able to explore different job opportunities, talk directly with employers about jobs that were available in the community or in nearby cities. Important information about the 2009 Rotary Club of Greater San Marcos Job Fair LOCATION: San Marcos Activity Center, 501 E. Hopkins St., San Marcos, TX 78666 TIMES: Employer Set-up: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Job Fair: 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Employer Take-down: 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 2009 JOB FAIR CONTACTS: Ryan P. Branigan: 512.753.3225 [email protected] Cathy Lara: 512.353.0484 [email protected] EMPLOYER REGISTRATION FEE: $75.00 if registered and paid in full by April 1st, $100.00 after April 1st Includes: 4’ x 8’ table with tablecloth, 2 chairs, plus employer name tent sign, 2 box lunches provided for employer representatives (additional meals may be purchased at $5.00 each), designated parking for employer representatives Features of the 2009 Job Fair: •• ONLY 40 TABLES AVAILABLE •• Workforce Solutions Staff will initially register applicants at the Job Fair. They will then provide guidance to job seekers on which employers are interviewing for different job titles, •• Separate Interview Area with table and chairs available for employers, •• Austin Community College Staff available to discuss applicant training options, •• Gary Job Corps Staff available to discuss training programs available at the Gary Center SUPPORTING AGENCIES 2009 Texas Economic Outlook “Riding the Storm Out” Thursday, April 23, 2009 The City of San Marcos Conference Center and Embassy Suites Hotel Sponsored by: BLUEBONNET ELECTRIC Presented by: Economic Development San Marcos • San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce McCoy College of Business Administration • Maurice Erickson Lectureship Texas State Small Business Development Center 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Registration and Special Guided Tours of the new Convention Center and Hotel 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Luncheon Keith R. Phillips, Keynote Address Texas State Panel Moderator: Dr. Paul Gowens Panelists: Dr. David Beckworth, Dr. Jim LeSage Make check payable to: Send to: Individual Tickets for Luncheon Event Sponsor Contact: San Marcos Chamber of Commerce, Inc. 2009 Texas Economic Outlook P.O. Box 2310 San Marcos, Texas 78667 $35 (open seating) $500 (includes reserved seating for 10) San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce (512) 393‐5900 OR [email protected] CONTACT PERSON:___________________________________FIRM:__________________________________________ ENCLOSED IS $ _________ for ____Tickets and/or _____ Sponsor Tables OR INVOICE ME (chamber only):____________ CREDIT CARD PURCHASE: ___ Visa ___ MasterCard ___ American Express Card # ________________________________ Expiration Date:___/___/___ Validation code: ________ Name on Card:________________________________________ CARD BILLING ADDRESS & ZIP :_________________________________________________________________________ Authorized signature: ______________________________________ FAX TO: SAN MARCOS CHAMBER (512) 393‐5912 March 2009 New Members Bada Bling Consignment Shop Teresa Litton 226 N. LBJ Drive San Marcos, TX 78666 512.392.1890 www.badablingonline.com Campus Guide Publisher Steve Blank 1904 Ranch Road 12, #116 San Marcos, TX 78666 512.392.7473 www.campusguide.com Bill Taylor & Associates Colleen Agnon Insurance Coleen Agnon 111 C E. McCarty Ln. San Marcos, TX 78666 512.396.2323 www.btainsurance.com Central Texas Refuse, Inc. Recycling, Trash Hauling Julie Darling, Duran Sentinus 9316 FM 812 Austin, TX 78719 512.243.2833 Bizzy B's Flowers Florist Elizabeth Gary 136 South LBJ Drive San Marcos, TX 78666 512.754.8525 www.bizzybsflowers.com Conley Car Wash & Express Lube Car Wash, Oil & Lube Mark Ray 1200 Thorpe Ln. San Marcos, TX 78666 512.805.7500 www.conleycarwash.net Gill's Fried Chicken - Chicken 'N' More Restaurant Allyn Gill, Mark Yeargan 2550 Hunter Road, Suite 1112 San Marcos, TX 78666 512.353.3113 www.gillschicken.com Jamilee D. Hanna, DDS Individual 415.933.3018 Joe Matlock Individual 512.587.2530 Montana Mike's Restaurant Chris English 730 E. Hopkins San Marcos, TX 78666 512.396.1700 www.montanamikes.com My Shuttle Home Transportation John H. James 8034 Culebra, Suite 116 San Antonio, TX 78251 210.681.1454 www.myshuttlehome.com Lolita's Cafe Restaurant Marta Roman 1501 Aquarena Springs Drive San Marcos, TX 78666 512.392.3441 March 2009 Renewals Your Continued Support of the San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce is Greatly Appreciated. Company Date Joined Current Electric Inc. 3/1/1969 Texaco 3/1/1979 Clay Sullivan, DDS 3/1/1980 Fuschak's Pit Bar-B-Que 3/1/1980 Texas State Optical 3/1/1983 Braden, James 3/1/1983 Dixie Cream Donuts 3/1/1983 Endsley & Associates 3/1/1983 Palmer's Restaurant Bar and Courtyard 3/1/1983 McCoy's Building Supply 3/1/1983 McCoy's Building Supply 3/1/1987 Hunter Industries 3/1/1990 All Star Pawn & Jewelry 3/1/1990 Edward Jones 3/1/1990 Tanger Outlet Center 3/1/1993 Allstate Insurance-David Chandler 3/1/1994 Cardinal Frame & Art 3/1/1994 Chili's Grill & Bar 3/1/1995 Blockbuster Video 3/1/1995 Hill Country Faith Ministries 3/1/1995 Comfort Inn 3/1/1995 Mamacita's Restaurant & Cantina 3/1/1995 James K. Wise Real Estate, Inc. 3/1/1997 Texas State Bobcat Club 3/1/1998 Rogers, Dr. William R. 3/1/1998 Integrity Blinds 3/1/1998 Years 40 30 29 29 26 26 26 26 26 26 22 19 19 19 16 15 15 14 14 14 14 14 12 11 11 11 Company Date Joined Years HADCO 3/1/1998 11 Austin Radiological Association 3/1/1998 11 IBC Bank 3/1/1998 11 Physical Therapy and Rehab Concepts P.C. 3/1/1998 11 Ramada Limited 3/1/1998 11 The Wellington 3/1/1999 10 Hospitality Association 3/14/2000 9 Greater San Marcos Youth Council, Inc. 3/16/2000 9 Quality Inn 3/29/2000 9 Thermco Ent., dba Thermal Jet Car Wash 3/7/2001 8 Cracker Barrel Old Country Store 3/26/2001 8 Old Mill Associates, LLP 3/6/2002 7 Carco Collision 3/6/2002 7 Gonzales, Ben 3/6/2002 7 Kutscher Drilling L.T.D. 3/6/2002 7 All Makes Collision 3/6/2002 7 Barnett Advertising & Marketing 3/6/2002 7 Century 21-The Excell Team 3/6/2002 7 Village Sensei 3/6/2002 7 Jackson Hewitt Tax Service 3/6/2002 7 CL Concrete 3/6/2002 7 Marty Sorell 3/6/2002 7 Blue Sky Mortgage 3/6/2002 7 University Star 3/7/2002 7 Halff Associates, Inc. 3/7/2002 7 The Salvation Army 3/11/2002 7 Hays Co. Bar Association 3/14/2002 7 K B Home 3/27/2002 7 Company Date Joined Years ATD-Austin 3/1/2003 6 HillCountryVisitor.com 3/14/2003 6 Stillwater Consulting, Inc. 3/14/2003 6 Lynn Ahrens 3/17/2003 6 Carino's Italian Grill 3/9/2004 5 Calli's ...Sassy Boutique 3/16/2005 4 Xtreme Power, Inc. 3/24/2005 4 Josiesque Designs 3/31/2005 4 Heritage Program for Senior Adults at CTMC 3/1/2006 3 Winged Eye, LLC 3/6/2006 3 T D Industries 3/12/2006 3 Keller Williams Realty 3/13/2006 3 Apache Plumbing 3/24/2006 3 R-Hart Construction 3/5/2007 2 Texenza Coffee 3/16/2007 2 Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative 3/26/2007 2 First Christian Church 3/1/2008 1 Kelly Services 3/1/2008 1 Salon Mink 3/4/2008 1 Helicopter Tours of Texas 3/4/2008 1 Captiva Music Group 3/4/2008 1 Liz Claiborne Outlet Store 3/5/2008 1 ServiceFirst Inc. 3/6/2008 1 The Hub 3/6/2008 1 Edward Jones Investments 3/7/2008 1 Pape-Dawson Engineers, Inc. 3/20/2008 1 Hill Country Cottages & RV Resort 3/24/2008 1 Jazz, Blues & Diamonds 3/26/2008 1 Steve’s Little Black Book of Networking Are you getting the results you want from your networking efforts? Do you sometimes feel like a fish out of water? Come to this three part series and build up confidence in your own networking ability by learning tried and true methods that will increase your networking success. Network your way to greater profits and greater success with networking expert, Steve Huskey. All workshops take place at the Embassy Suites Hotel, Spa and Conference Center, 1001 McCarty Lane, San Marcos, (map). Registration is from 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., and the Workshops are from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 a.m. with a 30 minute Q&A session after each Workshop. PART 1: How to Network Effectively: Get the Most out of any networking event WHEN: Wednesday, April 15 PART 2: How to Maximize Networking Opportunities: Get the most from your networking groups WHEN: Wednesday, April 22 PART 3: How to Build Business Through Networking: Cultivating lasting relationships with your vendors WHEN: Wednesday, April 29 Each Workshop will have lunch served and is $15.00 if you RSVP before 5:00 p.m. the Monday before the Workshop you are planning on attending, otherwise it is $20.00 at the door. If you plan on attending all three Workshops and pay before 5:00 p.m. Monday, April 13, it will only cost $40.00. Please RSVP to Moriah at 512.393.5900. Advertise in the Chamber’s Weekly E-newsletter or Monthly Newsletter Weekly E-Newsletter Formats Accepted: jpg, bmp, gif, pdf, psd, png, tiff, pub or ai** Camera-ready art must be received by noon the Wednesday before the newsletter is sent out Business Card Size Ad (3.5”w X 2”h): • Link to your Website • $25 per ad*, per newsletter run, for businesses • $20 per ad*, per newsletter run, for Non-Profits • Free Business Card ad in Monthly Newsletter if your ad is run in 4 consecutive Weekly E-newsletters Block Size Ad (up to a 1/3 page size): • Great for advertising your company’s events, sales, promotions, etc. • Multiple links can be inserted, e.g., to company Website, email addresses, promotional flyers, etc. • $75 per ad*, per newsletter run, for businesses • $63 per ad*, per newsletter run, for Non-Profits • Free Half Page ad in Monthly Newsletter if your ad is run in 4 consecutive Weekly E-newsletters Monthly Newsletter Formats accepted: jpg, bmp, gif, pdf, psd, png, tiff, pub or ai** Camera-ready art must be submitted within 7 days of the end of the month Business Card Size Ad (3.5”w X 2”h): • 6 spaces available per newsletter • $25 per ad*, per newsletter run, for businesses • $20 per ad*, per newsletter run, for Non-Profits Half Page Ad (8.5”w X 5.5”h or 4.25”w X 11”h): • 1 space available per newsletter • $75 per ad*, per newsletter run, for businesses • $63 per ad*, per newsletter run, for Non-Profits Do you have extra money lying around that you don’t know what to do with? Do you have extra money that you’re just itchin’ to get rid of? Well I can help you with these nagging problems! Give Eric a call at 512.393.5913 and he’ll tell you just what to do with that money! Full Page Ad (8.5”w X 11”h): • 1 space available per newsletter • $125 per ad*, per newsletter run, for businesses • $113 per ad*, per newsletter run, for Non-Profits Ad Design We will design your ad for an additional $20.00 for Business Card sized ads, $40.00 for Block and half-page ads or $50.00 for full-page ads. You must provide us with the text, graphics and/or pictures you would like in the ad in one of these formats: jpeg, bmp, gif, pdf, pub, psd, png or tiff. All text, graphics and pictures must be received within three days of newsletter distribution. *Advertising rates as of January 1, 2009. Rates are subject to change. Please contact the Chamber to find out the current rates. **Quality of graphics in advertisements is dependent upon the quality of graphics received In an effort to help cut costs and reduce the amount of paper used to print the Monthly Newsletters we are asking that our members volunteer to receive the Monthly Newsletter electronically. If you would like to receive your Monthly Newsletter electronically, please call Eric at 512.393.5913, or email him at [email protected] and let him know. Help us help save our environment RIBBON CUTTINGS JC Penney, Sephora 800 Barnes Dr. San Marcos, TX 78666 512.392.6860 www.jcpenney.com Austin Turfcats 1.866.969.TCAT www.turfcats.com Knockout Fitness Beall’s Department Store 850 Barnes Drive San Marcos, TX 78666 512.353.4433 www.stagestores.com PuroClean Disaster First Response P.O. Box 2998 Canyon Lake, TX 78133 800.893.5806 www.puroclean.com 331 West Hopkins Street, Suite #100 San Marcos, TX 78666 512.216.7147 Vantage at San Marcos 1350 Sadler Drive San Marcos, TX 78666 512.395.8005 www.vantagecommunities.com Member-to-Member Discount Program Member Name ACM Body & Frame/ACM Tractor Sales AIRESERV of the Rivercities Alpha Graphics Appearance Plus Audio Outlet Austin Extreme Graphics Austin Turfcats B & L Enterprises Bear Creek Coffee Bigideas Group bath junkie Bizzy B’s Flowers Bradzoil, Inc. Cali's Boutique Calphalon Kitchen Outlet Central Texas Business Consulting Central Texas Medical Center – Center for Wellness & Sports Performance Centex Pressure Washing Service Chili’s Chuck Nash Auto Group Conley Car Wash Culligan Water Conditioning Curves - San Marcos Dakota Ranch Apartments Dixie Cream Donuts Econo Lodge Education Station Scrapbook Depot Enterprise Rent A Car Ernie's Paint & Body Shop, Inc. E-Z Credit Autos First United Methodist Church The Floral Studio Folding Chairs Plus Furr’s Family Dining G & L Communications Green Leaf Lawn Service Guaranteed Appliances Heartland Payment Systems Helicopter Tours of Texas Hill Country RV Resort Hofmann’s Supply Howard Johnson Huey Plumbing Co. IBC Bank Integrity Blinds IsAnZe Day Spa & Hair Co J & R Gymnastics J & S Solutions Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Jazz, Blues and Diamonds J-co Janitorial Supply Co. Josiesque Designs Keith Mock Construction Kelly Services KER HOMES Lake Country Carpets Levelfield Little Guy Movers Liz Claiborne Outlet Store Offering* 5% off on any body repair or paint; 3% off on any new tractor or mower purchase; 5% off on tractor or mower parts 10% Off Diagnostic Call; $25 Off Repairs; $50 Off Equipment Replacements 205 Off any print project 10 % off any window film installation valued at $500.00 or more. Free 1/2 hour audio system check out ($25 value) 10% discount on any banner, sign, or magnets 10% off all team season tickets and merchandise 10% off all restaurant packaging and janitorial supplies 10% off drink orders when you bring your own cup plus FREE Chocolate covered coffee beans 20% off in-house educational workshops; 20% off in-house educational materials; 50% off quick pay setup & training costs Complimentary Hand Spa Treatment; Purchase a 4 oz. or 8 oz. Body Dessert and receive Signature Salt Scrub for 50% off or 15% off entire purchase of regular price merchandise 10% Off your purchase 10% all services, excluding State Inspections 10% off regular merchandise 20% off total purchase 20% off all consulting services; Free Business Analysis 3 Month membership for the price of 2 month membership, plus a free fitness assessment – a $43.40 savings 15% off first time residential or commercial service Free Chips and Salsa 10% off any parts or service purchase (not valid with other coupons) 500 bonus points on rewards card for being a Chamber member. Contact Crystal for more information 10% off all services, Monday – Friday Free Basic Installation Free sign-up to Curves - Valued at $149.00 $50.00 off 1st full month rent. 2 Free fruit filled with each $5.00 purchase 15% off of rack rates. Buy One Friday Night Crop Bring a Friend for Free (one per month, $5 value) 40% discount on daily rentals. Offer only good @ S. Enterpirse by Outlet Mall. 10% discount of repair bill up to $500 $500 Off Sales Price of any vehicle financed at E-Z Credit Autos 4 Free Yoga Classes (Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.) at the Church Activity Center, Bring a sticky mat and wear clothes that stretch 10% off; can be called in or picked up $0.25 off the price of any chair (purchases only); $2.00 off the price of any table (purchases only) Free Beverage with the purchase of a buffet 20% off any cell phone accessories First mowing free with seasonal lawn maintenance agreement 10% off any appliance purchase, part purchase or appliance repair; 10% off anything we do or sell 1/2 price on payroll, cost on gift & loyalty cards, cost plus merchant processing Free photo with folder with any extended tour 10% discount on all rentals, cottages and RV sites for members or their families 15% off miller welders; 10% off PPG Automotive Paint Products Extra 20% Discount on Room Rent. 10% off any service call; please call Robert for more details at 512.749.7641 ½ off on opening deposit with Direct Deposit 10% off any order, not combined with any other discount $5.00 off any service $4.00 off Friday Night Fun! Call for 392-9882 for reservations 15% off any service call (computer repair/network install) up to 2 hours, and $50.00 off your next service call for any referral. $25.00 off tax preparation (expires 4/15/2009) $200 off any event that books our band to provide music for dance or show 1 can J-co Glass Cleaner with any order of $50; 1 can J-co Glass and 1 Honey Bowl with any order of $100 or more 10% Off Initial Website Design/Redesign Free estimates and 1% off of the total bid $50 off for using Kelly Services to staff for any clerical, office or warehouse position 2% Reduction in Final Bid 10% off all non-sale items. 10% discount on custom small business package from now until the end of 2008; visit www.levelfield.com or call 866.489.4889 for more information 10% off any move up to $ 1,000 15% off entire purchase; Valid only at the Liz Claiborne Outlet Store, San Marcos Member-to-Member Discount Program Member Name Los Cucos Mexican Café Marmi Shoe Rack Montana Mike’s myARCworld Natures Retreat Neiman Marcus Last Call Nicoya Fritanga Ol’ Yeller Landscaping Pak Mail Papersmith Janitorial & Foodservice Supply Paychex, Inc. Prime Outlets – San Marcos Ramada Limited Red Roof Inns, Inc. River Bluff Cabin Rock Star Limo Saltgrass Steak House San Marcos Bluebonnet Lions Club San Marcos Dermatology Laser Center & Spa San Marcos Laser and Body Sculpting Savannah Club Apartments Sean Patrick's Irish Pub Seiko Service First, Inc. SERVPRO San Marcos/New Braunfels Sign Arts Spa Botanica – Embassy Suites SparkNet Creative Startup Hand Stoneworks Sylvan Learning Center of San Marcos Tanger Outlet Center The Bug Master Exterminating The Wine Cellar Tuttle Lumber Company Two P's Boutique Ultimate Sound & Photography, LLC Uncle Bob’s Self Storage Veintec - Varicose Vein Clinic & Laser MedSpa Webber Lending Weinerschnitzel Wimberley Glass Works World Gym Xtreme Glamour Salon Offering* 20% Off Your Meal. Excludes Alcoholic Beverages. Not Valid with any other specials or discounts nd 20% off all shoes & 2 pair 50% off FREE Appetizer with purchase of entree Website financing – 0% financing & $99 down; Sites as low as $42/month for 24 months; contact Nell Johnston @ 830-627-2272; mention San Marcos Chamber 25% off massage therapy; regularly $60.00, discounted to $45.00. Bed & Breakfast discount 10% (does not include breakfast). 20% off on a single item 10% discount or free non-alcoholic drink. 10% off on all stone patios – 500 sq. ft. or larger $5.00 off custom packaging Free Floor Pad with any Floor Buffer Rental; Free Bowl Mop with Bolex Heavy-Duty Bowl Cleaner Purchase; 5% Off every purchase at www.papersmith.com with local delivery. Enter “smchamber” in Source Code at checkout. First Month Payroll Processing Free; No Set-up Fee; Complimentary YTD Payroll Audit. Free Coupon Book, $7.00 value, worth hundreds in savings 15% off Rack Rates 15% off of rack rates. Subject to availability. Not valid during special events. 10% Off Two-Night Reservations 15% discount on limousine rental- 2 hr. minimum 10% off food and non-alcoholic beverages. Applies to Chamber tag members only. All applicable taxes apply. st Free lunch to first time visitors of Club meetings; meetings are held at noon on the 1 Tuesday of each month at the SM Activity Center 10% discount on all cosmetic services & products 15% off on services and products 1 Bedroom $25 off, 2 Bedroom $30 off, 3 Bedroom $35 off each month’s rent 15% discount on food portion of bill w/proof of Chamber membership & purchase of any drink. Additional 25% off total purchase. Discounts on top of current discount being offered in the store. Not to include final price items 10% Discount 10% off all services ($75 min charge still applies) 5% discount on banner purchase of $250 or more 20% off all services (gift certificates not included); 25% off all retail items 15% off website design/development, monthly website hosting and computer repairs $10.00 off Basic package or 10% off any other package 10% discount on equipment rental or stone No registration fee ($50 value) and 10% off tuition Free Tanger Coupon Book ($5 purchase value) with over $650 in added savings $35 off Initial Pest Service, $75 off Rodent Control, $75 off Termite Control 10% Discount on Any Purchase 5% discount on non-sale Hardware items only 10% off regular merchandise 10% off sitting fees, up to $50 value; $100 off corporate party DJ services st 50% off 1 full month’s lease on storage space and FREE truck on move-in 10% discount on all aesthetic (cosmetic) services & products 50% off loan origination fee $1.00 off on any combo meal 10 % off purchases over $100 No Enrollment Fee on Club Membership 20% OFF Any chemical service Chamber Staff 2008-2009 Board of Directors Phyllis Snodgrass President [email protected] Chairman Chair-Elect Past Chair Treasurer Secretary Vice Chair Vice Chair Directors Robert Watts Executive Vice President [email protected] Eric Bonar Communications Manager [email protected] Margaret Lindsey Membership Sales Director [email protected] Joel Davis Bookkeeper [email protected] P.O. Box 2310 202 North C.M. Allen Pkwy. San Marcos, TX 78667 512.393.5900 (o) 512.393.5912 (f) [email protected] www.sanmarcostexas.com 2008-2009 Committees Ambassadors Club Chair: Randy Bryan Vice Chair: Mitsie Benton Moriah Eberhart Front Desk Manager [email protected] Business Development Chair: Gloria Andrade-Merrell Caroline Giles Part-time Receptionist [email protected] Education Chair: Rick Bell Convention & Visitor Bureau Rebecca Ybarra-Ramirez Director [email protected] Angela Boland Tourism Promotion Coordinator [email protected] Viola Sowell Group Tours Coordinator [email protected] 2009 WISH LIST Office Furniture Paper Shredder Projector Volunteers More Time in the Day Someone to Organize my Desk Lauren Davis Administrative Assistant [email protected] Economic Development San Marcos Amy Madison Director [email protected] Rosemarry Lucio-Suniga Research Assistant [email protected] Dan Roy Joel Williams John Schott Earl Studdard Brenda Damron Michael Heintze Clay DeStefano Michelle Carswell Kay Wilson Chuck Nash Fraye Stokes Denise Collazo Joe Gomez Donna Hill Frank Leonardis Dan Stauffer Golf Fest Chair: Bill Pennington Government Affairs Chair: Don Garrett Vice Chair: Wayne Becak Leads Groups Wednesday Chair: Ryan Patrick Perkins Vice Chair: Darlena Basham Treasurer: Tim Snodgrass Thursday Chair: Jason Lemley Vice Chair: Connie Ulmer Treasurer: Steven Forrester Natural Resources Chair: Clay DeStefano Special Events Chair: Kristy Stark Vice Chair: Margaret Ennis Secretary: Tracy Herman PRSRT STD San Marcos Chamber of Commerce U.S. Postage PO Box 2310 PAID San Marcos, Texas 78667-2310 Permit No. 152 San Marcos, Texas 78666-2310 April, 2009 Monthly Newsletter BUSINESS AFTER-HOURS MIXER The Chamber’s next Business After-Hours Mixer will be held at Horizon Bay Retirement Center, formerly Merrill Gardens, at 1720 Ranch Road 12, San Marcos, TX. The Mixer will kick off at 5:30 p.m. with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and will run until 7:00 p.m. The Chamber will also be introducing their new Executive Vice President, Robert Watts, to Chamber Members during the Mixer. This Mixer is a “Fiesta” themed mixer, so make sure you come prepared to enjoy Mexican food and drinks, that Horizon Bay is so generously providing. 3-PART NETWORKING SERIES STEVES LITTLE BLACK BOOK OF NETWORKING Are you getting the results you want from your networking efforts? Do you sometimes feel like a fish out of water? Come to this three part series and build up confidence in your own networking ability by learning tried and true methods to that will increase your networking success. Network your way to greater profits and greater success with networking expert, Steve Huskey. Find out more inside the Newsletter.