August 2012 Edition - 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
INTERNET : www.sanangelo.org
Volume 36
Number 08
August 2012
2012 State of the City Address
At this month’s Chamber luncheon, San Angelo Mayor Alvin New and Interim City Manager Michael Dane will give a “State of the City” address, which will include up‐
dates on the topics of water, the budget, capital improvements, and community devel‐
opment. Mayor New was elected to office on November 3rd, 2009 after a long history in private business and public service in the community. Michael Dane was named Interim City Manager in February of 2012, and has been employed by the City since 1998. Mayor Alvin New Interim City Man‐
ager Michael Dane The August Luncheon is Sponsored by: Date, Time, Location Tuesday, August 14, 2012 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. West Texas Training Center Deadline to Register Friday, August 10, 2012 Cost Cost is $15 per person To Make Your Reservation Call the Chamber at 655‐4136 West Texas Legislative Summit
Final date to register: August 20th
Early Bird Discount
through August 13th
See Insert for Details
A Look Inside...
From the Chairman ..................................................... 2
Chamber News............................................................ 3
Chamber News continued ........................................... 4
Convention & Visitors Bureau ..................................... 5
Staff Perspective ......................................................... 6
West Texas Legislative Summit .................................. 7
Ribbon Cuttings ........................................................... 8
“We Can Do That” ............................................... Insert
West Texas Legislative Summit ........................... Insert
2012 Business Expo………………………………..Insert
Business Barometer ............................................. Insert
Business Brown Bag ............................................ Insert
Odyssey Hospice……………………………………Insert
2012 Texas High School Gymnastics…………….Insert
Posh Salon…………………………………………..Insert
Save the Date…
BUSINESS EXPO October 2, 2012
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Action Report
San Angelo
Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors
Sam Allen ................. Chairman of the Board
Mark Thieman ..................... Chairman-Elect
Stanley Mayfield ............................ Treasurer
Jim Hughes ......... Immediate Past Chairman
Edward Carrasco
Jeff Deloach
Binnie Dierschke
Scott Gibbs
Justin Jonas
Carrie Maier
Rick Mantooth
Kandi Pool
Robert Ramirez
Carlos Rodriguez
Greg Simons
Blaine Smith
Brett Turnage
Del Velasquez
Ex-Officio Directors
Don Butts .................. San Angelo Industries
Dr. Carol Ann Bonds. .... Superintendent SAISD
Mike Brown .......... Tom Green County Judge
LeAnne Byrd ........... Provost, Howard College
Drew Darby .................. State Representative
Lee Pfluger......... Downtown San Angelo, Inc.
Col. Mark Damiano ............. Goodfellow AFB
17th Training Wing
Dr. Joseph Rallo ................... President, ASU
Harry Thomas................. Leadership Alumni
Association
Tim Vasquez……......San Angelo Police Dept.
Staff
Phil Neighbors ............................... President
Sandra Pomroy ...................... VP Operations
Lara Coleman .......... ….. Events Coordinator
Terri Holland…Communications Coordinator
Teri Turner………………………....Receptionist
Kathy Keaton ............... Membership Director
Beverly Hanks ......... Financial Administrator
John Dugan..... VP Marketing & Recruitment
Hope Barron .......... Economic Dev. Specialist
Pamela Miller....................................VP CVB
Jenni Hutcheson ..... CVB Sales & Servicing Dir.
Kimberly Torres ............. CVB Sales Manager
Lucie Hofheins .....Visitor Center Coordinator
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.
August 2012
From The Chairman
Look At Your Glass
I’m preparing for the 25th Annual Wool Capitol Triathlon which
will take place later this month here in San Angelo. It’s the oldest
Olympic distance triathlon in the Southwest. I’m probably going
to feel like the oldest triathlete in the Southwest when I’m done,
too. Wish me luck!!
It has been my pleasure to work directly with the Steering Committee for our 9th annual West Texas Legislative Summit set
for this August 27-28. The topic will be Water Resources-Now
and the Future, and we have an impressive panel of experts and speakers to help us
address these timely and pressing issues. Please see other information included in the
newsletter regarding speakers, topics and opportunities to join our co-sponsors. Please
also be sure to register in the next few days and help us host legislators and attendees
from all over Texas. Our conference co-hosts are State Senator Robert Duncan and
State Representative Drew Darby, our Monday evening reception and dinner will take
place at Christoval Vineyards, and the main program will be presented on Tuesday,
Aug. 28 at the McNease Convention Center.
Don’t forget to set your DVR to record the national broadcasts of the 6th Annual Chamber-sponsored Showdown in San Angelo drag boat races filmed June 22-24. Better yet,
assemble the gang live to watch! Showtimes are Wednesday, Aug. 18, 3 p.m. on NBC
Sports; Monday, Aug. 23, at 12 a.m. and 8 p.m. on Mav TV; Monday, Aug. 30, 5 p.m.
on NBC Sports, and finally Sunday, Dec. 2 at 11 a.m. on the Speed Channel.
Thanks to our friends at San Angelo Banking Center who sponsored Business @ Happy
Hour on July 24. We also thank all who attended July’s Business Brown Bag Lunch
featuring information for employers on immigration issues, as well as Alfredo Lozano
for facilitating the session.
Here are a few other opportunities to complete your summer:

Register for the 9th annual West Texas Legislative Summit August 27-28. Water
Resources-Now and the Future, sessions will take place at the McNease Convention
Center, and the pre-conference legislative reception and dinner is at Christoval Vineyards, with transportation service available from the host hotel. Registration information on either of these events, or a combined discount to both, are detailed in the newsletter.
 Attend this month’s luncheon scheduled August 14, 11:30 a.m. at the West Texas
Training Center featuring Mayor Alvin New and Interim City Manager Michael Dane
with a “State of the City” update. Sponsors are 1st Community Federal Credit Union,
Howard College, and the West Texas Training Center. Members may attend for $15,
and reservations may be made online (www.sanangelo.org) or by calling the Chamber
at 655-4136, ext.235.
 Join us for the August 16 Business Brown Bag Luncheon co-hosted by the SBDC,
Incubator and Chamber. The topic will be “Facebook for Business—Tips and Tricks”
facilitated by Andy Allen.
 Business advising sessions with trained business counselors from ASU’s Small
Business Development Center are available at the Chamber at your convenience by calling us at 655-4136, Ext. 222.
Thanks for your support, and let’s finish the summer strong.
POSTMASTER send address changes to
Action Report, 418 W. Avenue B, San
Angelo, TX 76903.
Sam Allen, Chairman of the Board
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Business
August 2012
Action Report
Happy Hour
Chamber August Calendar
Monday, August 13th
Concho Cadre Meeting-Noon @ Golden Corral
Tuesday, August 14th
Chamber Luncheon, (See Page 1 for Details)
Wednesday, August 15th
Newsletter deadline-Contact: [email protected]
Thursday, August 16th
Business Brown Bag, (See Insert for Details)
Monday, August 27th
West Texas Legislative Summit Reception & Dinner
(See Insert for Details)
Tuesday, August 28th
West Texas Legislative Summit
(See Insert for Details)
MEMBER MEMO- Excelle Properties – Property Management &
Sales – 2406 W. Ave. N, 325-658-9032, excellepropertiessa.com, [email protected] – Rachel Jensen Eaton, Realtor-Owner
SBDC
August Calendar
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 email [email protected].
August 2nd: Federal Government Contracts: Find the Missing
Pieces to Your Success, 6-8:30 p.m.
August 7th: Starting Your Own Business? What You Need to
Know! 6-8:30 p.m.
Follow us on Facebook at San Angelo Chamber
to see pictures from our latest events and to
receive updates about your
community and Chamber.
Applications
Available for
30th Leadership
San Angelo Class
Applications will be accepted throughout the month of AuAugust 9th: Basic Worker’s Compensation for Medical Office gust for the 30th class of Leadership San Angelo. Classes
Staff, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., West Texas Training Center ($50)
are limited to 30 participants, and class selection will be
made in early September. The program will kick off in
August 14th: Intro to QuickBooks, (Part 1/4), 3-5:30 p.m. ($40)
October and participants will graduate in June. Tuition is
August 16th: QuickBooks Basics, (Part 2/4), 3-5:30 p.m. ($40)
$500 and includes all materials, meals and transportation
August 16th: Brown Bag Series, noon-1 p.m., RiverView Room, for many of the sessions. Applications must be returned
Visitor Center-418 W. Ave B.
by 5 P.M. on September 4, 2012.
August 21st: QuickBooks Basics, (Part 3/4), 3-5:30 p.m.($40)
For more information or to request an application, contact
Sandra Pomroy at the Chamber, 655-4136 or via email at
[email protected], or go to our web site at
August 23rd: QuickBooks Financial Reporting (Part 4/4), 3-5:30 www.sanangelo.org/chamber/lsa_application.php.
http://www.sanangelo.org/chamber/lsa_application.php
p.m. ($40)
August 22nd: Facebook Pages for Business BOOTCAMP, 3-5:30
p.m.. ($35)
Schedule is subject to change. Please check website at
www.sbdc.angelo.edu
August 2012
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Allyson Kitts Photography
(325) 655-2617 office
(325) 262-0233 cell
Commercial Ad Photography,
All Portraits, Events, Weddings
Chamber discount 25% off services
www.kittsphotography.com
Showdown in san angelo goes green
Chamber staff assisted JoAnne Powell, District Manager
with Congressman Mike Conaway’s office, with a Business Roundtable discussion of healthcare issues in the
River View Room with local providers and employers.
THE CHAMBER IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND
TRY OUR NEW APP!
The San Angelo Chamber of Commerce FREE mobile app is up and
going.
The SanAngeloChamber2Go mobile phone app helps you find all
that you need to do business in the
San Angelo area. Use us to search
for quality business connections including
places to eat, shop and more. We can connect
you. The app is available free in the Google
play store for Android, and in the iTunes app
store for iPhones and iPads. For Blackberry users visit http://www.moblico.com/
sanangelochamber2go/home.php
In partnership with Butts Recycling and Keep San Angelo
Beautiful, the Showdown in San Angelo drag boat races went
green with recycling .
Total recycling weight that was received this year was 1,420
lbs., which would be equivalent to approximately 1 1 /2 of the
roll off dumpsters. There was a total of 455 lbs. of aluminum
cans, and 800 lbs. of plastic bottles collected, which left ONLY
165 lbs. of trash! The 2013 Showdown will be even more green
as other recyclables could be added as well as more recycle bins.
Sales taxes were reported by the Comptroller for
May and it was another good report, 15.6 % overMay of 2011, and up 12.8% year to date, over 4
percentage points higher than the state increase.
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August 2012
Action Report
From the Convention & Visitors Bureau...
August 2012
3rd…... ……………………Downtown Movie Night-”Zookeeper”
4th……………...1st Saturday at the Old Chicken Farm Art Center
4th……………………………………...Summer Bluegrass Concert
4th……...............................................................Big Sid Summer Bash
7th, 14th, 21st…………………..Summer Kids World-Sunset Mall
10th……..……………Downtown Movie Night-”The Big Miracle”
11th…………………..Fry and Egg on the Track-Railway Museum
11th……………………………………....Old Town 2nd Saturdays
16th….………...……………………………...Downtown Art Walk
17th.…..…...…………San Angelo Concert Series-Andy Gullahorn
17th………………Downtown Movie Night-”The Addams Family”
24th..………..……..Downtown Movie Night-”Back To The Future
31st…………………………Downtown Movie Night-”Space Jam”
For more information visit www.visitsanangelo.org
August Conventions, Meetings, & Major Events
Date
8/20-8/23
8/27-8/28
Event
International Securities Studies
West Texas Legislative Summit
150
100
San angelo At Calgary Stampede
The West Texas All Star Girls Fast Pitch Tournament returned to San
Angelo this year and a wonderful time was had by all. Hotel rooms
in San Angelo were sold out as 110 teams from across the state
came to San Angelo to compete.
2012 marks the 100th year celebration of the Calgary Stampede, and the
San Angelo Convention & Visitors Bureau participated with Texas Tourism
in marketing tourism to Texas. Alberta is the number one provincial source
of visitor arrivals into Texas from Western Canada, and many of those visit
San Angelo for the Roping Fiesta, World’s Greatest Horseman, the San
Angelo Livestock Show & Rodeo, and more.
From the Ma
ilbag...
A featured interactive green
screen where consumers can
“Picture Yourself in Texas” was
the focus of our booth, where
visitors could blast off at Space
Center Houston, stand with a
herd at Ft. Worth Stockyards,
fight for freedom at the Alamo,
splash around with dolphins at
Sea World, or be a ride’em cowboy at the San Angelo Stock
Show & Rodeo, or soak up the
sun on the beach at South Padre
Island.
Lou Osman
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August 2012
Action Report
Chamber Staff Perspective
Ambit Energy
ELECTRICITY PROVIDER
Shera Doan
P.O. Box 5736
San Angelo, TX 76902
325-617-2139
www.doan.joinambit.com
Paradise Falls
PARTY FACILITIES
Nan Lay
8069 U.S. Hwy 87
San Angelo, TX 76901
325-650-1899
www.paradisefallsvenue.com
Christian Reporter News
ONLINE MAGAZINE
Kat Rowoldt
2660 A&M Ave.
San Angelo, TX 76904
325-716-9190
www.christianreporternews.com
Qualtrust Credit Union
CREDIT UNION
Yvonne Tinney
34 S. Main
San Angelo, TX 76903
325-944-3535
Christians In Action
THRIFT STORE
Greer Willis
555 E. 6th Street
San Angelo, TX 76903
325-655-5127
The Earth Partners
RANGELAND RESTORATION
Stan Meador
P.O. Box 231
Eldorado, TX 76936
325-277-4571
www.theearthpartners.com
New Horizons
FOSTER CARE & ADOPTION
Lisa Dickison
3471 Knickerbocker Rd, Ste. 512
San Angelo, TX 76904
325-437-1852
www.newhorizonsinc.com
Save-A-Life Skills Training Center
CPR & FIRST AID TRAINING
Joyce Gray
2141 Office Park, Ste 8
San Angelo, TX 76904
325-650-2507
West Texas Foundation Repair
FOUNDATION REPAIR
Mark Trevino
3138 Sherwood Way
San Angelo, TX 76901
325-500-0111
Wetz Insurance Group
INSURANCE
Brady Wetz
P.O. Box 62686
San Angelo, TX 76906
325-617-7811
www.wetzinsurancegroup.com
Interested in a one-time mailing? You may
purchase Pre-Printed Mailing Labels of the
Chamber membership for $45.
Contact the Chamber for details.
You know it must be true with me when I say
“The chamber is the best place to work”. This is
my second tenure with the San Angelo Chamber of
Commerce. In the 80’s, when I was a baby, I went
to work for the Chamber and spent the next 8
years. I left to pursue bigger and better things,
marriage and children. Raising my children has
been the most rewarding job EVER; working at the
Chamber comes a close second. I have now been
back at the Chamber going on eight years ---again,
Sandra Pomroy
or should I just say 16 years?
I’ve been in my new position for one year. As Vice President of Chamber
Operations, I oversee the membership department that includes Chamber
communications and events. The Chamber is my #1 priority, to help San
Angelo and your business grow. The bottom line of everything I strive to do
is for a healthy growth of our community and new customers for our members, and keeping members networking and connected. Some of my specific
projects include development of the Images of San Angelo magazine, city
map, membership development and retention, smart phone app, West Texas
Legislative Summit, Young Professionals Task Force, Business Brown Bag,
Leadership San Angelo Program, Showdown in San Angelo Drag Boat Races,
annual banquet, and staffing of the P-16+ Education Partnership. I supervise
the membership department of three and a half employees and oversee
projects and events that include Business Expo, Membership Luncheons,
GAFB picnic, BAHH, newsletter, website, marketing, and communications. I
answer to the big boss Phil and of course our awesome volunteer board of
directors of the Chamber of Commerce.
I’ve been married to husband Jim for 23 years, we have 2 children: Haley,
21, accountant and future law student, and golf enthusiast Nathan, 17, a
stepdaughter and two granddaughters. I enjoy the outdoors, College football, running, birding, and watching my son play golf. I enjoy wine tasting,
and new hobby mosaic art. I tell my husband all the time that we each have
the most beautiful views in which to work and enjoy- my office at the Visitor
Center overlooks the river and Kids Kingdom, and my husband is the golf
course superintendent at San Angelo Country Club. “It doesn’t get any better than that in West Texas”. I’m truly BLESSED!
Best Way to Reach Me: Email or phone
Buy tickets now for Angelo
State’s football game at
Texas Stadium
September 15, 2012 @ Noon
For more information, visit
http://www.angelo.edu/content/events/5005-footballrams-vs-valdosta-state-at-lone-star.
Favorite Event: Leadership San Angelo Program
Number of Years in San Angelo: Always & forever, born, raised and educated in San Angelo
Office Reputation: The Planner. ” Your failure to plan does not constitute a
crisis on my part.”
August 2012
Action Report
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West Texas Legislative Summit
See Registration
Insert
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: McNease Convention Center
500 Rio Concho Drive
Water Resources
Resources--Now and the Future
The 9th annual West Texas Legislative Summit is set for Tuesday, August 28,
2012. Building upon the success of the past eight years, this year's Summit will
again provide a forum for state officials, Texas communities and the public to
discuss the future challenges facing this state. We all agree that this year’s
program is priority issue for our area. Please plan to join us for these important
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We Can Do That!
“A positive, forward-thinking mindset is a critical element for an organization such as ours—charged with sustaining and growing businesses
and promoting community. A can do attitude is important as we use new strategies to reach greater levels of excellence in our existing programs and activities.” - Sam Allen, San Angelo Chamber of Commerce 2012 Chairman of the Board
We can do that ...and much more!
Gloria Priddy from Plaza Del Sol and Blaine Smith
from Rio Concho West visit during the July Business @
Happy Hour hosted by San Angelo Banking Center.
Chris Dawson from San Angelo Banking Center prepares to give away door prizes at the July Business @
Happy Hour.
Chamber members enjoyed a relaxed atmosphere and great food
at the July Business @ Happy Hour hosted by San Angelo Banking Center.
Chamber Events Coordinator Lara Coleman poses with other
scholarship recipients at the 2012 West Institute for Organization Management in Los Angeles, California last
month. The program is designed by experts in association,
chamber, and nonprofit management.
Executive Committee Members
Mark Thieman, Jim Hughes, and
Sam Allen discuss issues following their Executive Committee
meeting in July.
Wondering what you CAN DO to get involved?
Call the Chamber at 655-4136, or visit our website at www.sanangelo.org for upcoming opportunities.
Water Resources - Now and the Future
Summit Speakers
Attorney General
Greg Abbott (Invited)
Commissioner Toby Baker—
Baker—TCEQ (Invited)
Panel Discussions
TEXAS WATER LAW
Senator Robert Duncan, Chair, State Affairs Committee
Representative Alan Ritter, Chair, Natural Resources Committee
Tom Massey, Attorney
Mark McLaughlin, Attorney, Land Owner
Greg Simons, Texas Wildlife Association
Ed Small, Attorney
WATER USAGE IN THE ENERGY SECTOR
Representative Jim Keffer, Chair, Energy Resources Committee
Representative Tryon Lewis, VC, Judiciary & Civil Juris.
Leonard Dougal, Attorney
Joe Polonis, General Manager, Sutton Co. Underground Water District
Spokesperson, Energy Sector
CUTTING EDGE PRACTICES AND SOLUTIONS
Representative Jim Keffer, Chair, Energy Resources Committee
Representative Tryon Lewis, VC, Judiciary & Civil Juris.
Chuck Brown, Director of Operations, Upper Colorado River Authority
Blair Fitzsimons, Executive Director, TX Agriculture Land Trust
Craig Funke, Project Manager, Texas Weather Modifications Association
Jonathan Jennings, Project Meteorologist,
Texas Weather Modifications Association
FUNDING AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Representative Harvey Hilderbran, Chair, Ways & Means Committee
Representative Doug Miller, Natural Resources & Appropriations Comm.
Ken Martin, Martin Engineering
Jeff Walker, Director of Project Development, Texas Water Develop. Board
Will Wilde, Utility Director, City of San Angelo
LEGISLATIVE PANEL DISCUSSION
State Representatives/State Senators
Led by:
State Senator Robert Duncan and
State Representative Drew Darby
WATER CONSERVATION AND REGULATIONS
Representative Lance Gooden, Appropriations, County Affairs Committee
Representative Lyle Larson, Natural Resources Committee
Scott Holland, General Manager, Irion County Water Conservation District
Billy Howe, Legislative Director, Texas Farm Bureau
Jason Skaggs, Legislative Director, Texas and Southwestern
Cattle Raisers Assoc.
Spokesperson, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
You Are Invited!
The San Angelo Chamber of Commerce, State Representative Drew Darby
and State Senator Robert Duncan will host a
Reception and Dinner
for State Representatives and State Senators attending the Summit.
The event will be held on the evening prior to the Legislative Summit and is limited to the first 200 registrations.
Monday, August 27, 2012
Reception: 6:15 p.m.
Dinner: 7:15 p.m.
Christoval Vineyards - Christoval, Texas (Transportation will be provided)
From Hotel to Christoval Vineyards: Head southeast
toward Southwest Blvd., turn left onto W. State Highway
Loop 306, take the ramp on the left onto TX-306 Loop E,
Exit onto TX-306 Loop E/US-277 S/US-87 S toward Eden/
Eldorado, slight right onto US-277 S. Proceed on 277 for
14.6 miles. Turn right at 5000 Cralle Road.
See Registration Information on Next Page
Registration
Register here, or you may copy and fax or mail.
Final deadline to register is Monday, August 20, 2012.
Don’t miss the early-bird deadline of August 13th!
Name
___________________________________________________________
(copy this form for additional attendees)
Note: This program has
been approved for 5.25 hours
of continuing education credit
for County Commissioners.
Preferred First Name for Nametag ____________________________
Title __________________________________________________
Organization or Company Name
________________________________________________________
Address __________________________________________ City _____________________
Zip ___________
Phone (____) ________________
Fax (____)________________
Email ________________________________
Registration
West Texas Legislative Summit 8/28/12
_____ $110.00 (if registered by early-bird
deadline of Monday, August 13th)
_____ $120.00 beginning August 14th
_____ Check here if using Monday evening
transportation from the hotel to the vineyard
Pre-Summit Reception & Dinner with State
Officials and Legislators
8/27/12
____ $25.00 (if registered by early-bird
deadline of Monday, August 13th)
____ $35.00 beginning August 14th
Discount if registering for both events
Discounted combination ticket for Summit & Reception: $125.00
No discount available after early bird deadline of August 13th
_____ 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 ____________________________________
Mail to: San Angelo Chamber of Commerce  418 W. Avenue B San Angelo, TX 76903
Fax to: 325-658-1110 Phone: 325-655-4136
COMING SOON
The 21st annual Business Expo “It’s Showtime in San Angelo” October 2, 2012 PRESENTED BY THE SAN ANGELO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2ND AT THE WELLS FARGO PAVILION
EXPECTED ATTENDANCE: OVER 2,500 LOCAL BUSINESS PEOPLE AND CONSUMERS
IN ONE LOCATION AT ONE TIME
B
RATED B
Business Savvy
CONTACT LARA COLEMAN AT [email protected],
OR (325) 655-4136 FOR MORE INFORMATION.
SPONSORSHIPS
Be a Star of the Show! As the largest business‐to‐business tradeshow in the Concho Valley, this annual event holds unique opportunities for businesses, non‐profits, and individuals. Through sponsorship of the “It’s Showtime in San Angelo” Business Expo on Tuesday, October 2nd, you and your organization can spotlight yourselves as a local business leader. Silver Sponsors: Only Fifteen Silver Sponsorships at $800 each are available at the Business Expo. These premier sponsorships include premium booth space and accessories, logo recognition on all Expo materials and online advertising, and additional sign‐
age at the event. In short, you are a star of the show! Expo Eve Sponsor: Held from 5:30 to 6:30 the evening before Business Expo, Expo Eve is an opportunity for employees of the almost 100 exhibitors to set‐up the booth spaces, and an opportunity for your organization to gain exposure to leading local busi‐
nesses. The $400 sponsorship provides pizza for the attendees and includes signage during the evening, and logo recog‐
nition on all promotional materials. Bag Sponsor: All attendees are greeted at the door and given a “Goodie Bag” to collect promotional products and pamphlets from the exhibitors. This is a mobile marketing opportunity for your business with the approximately 2,500 attendees carrying your logo all over the event AND home! Only one organization will be able to sponsor this opportunity. To take advan‐
tage of this exclusive offer, your company will need to provide the bags and $250. Exhibitor's Lounge Sponsor: Almost every manager/owner/employee/decision maker for the businesses exhibiting at the Business Expo visits the Exhibitor’s Lounge during the event. By sponsoring this area at $1,000, your business is allowed to decorate the tables, distribute information, and provide volunteers for the area for one‐on‐one consulting or networking. Business @ Happy Hour at Business Expo Sponsor: The largest Business @ Happy Hour of the year is held at the Business Expo with an estimated 400 people attending. The event is held at the end of the Expo, and also serves to announce the conclusion of the Expo’s Silent Auction. Dur‐
ing the event, the Chamber will draw again for its monthly cash drawing, and you will have the opportunity to address the audience to tell them about your business, and give away door prizes. This event can have multiple sponsors at $500 each. Sponsorship Application Company Name:____________________________________________________________________________________ Company Address:___________________________________________________________________________________ Contact Person:_____________________________ Contact’s Email:______________________________ Contact’s Phone Number:_________________________________________________________________ Sponsorship Levels: _____ Silver Sponsorship ($800) _____ Expo Eve Sponsorship ($400) _____ Bag Sponsor ($250) _____ Exhibitor’s Lounge Sponsor ($1,000) _____ Business @ Happy Hour @ Business Expo ($500)
Payment Preference:
_____ Check Enclosed ______ Bill My Account Charge Credit Card Number:____________________________ Contact Lara Coleman at [email protected] or at (325) 655‐4136 for more information. Exhibitors
Snag a Leading Role! Held at the Wells Fargo Pavilion and boasting an annual average attendance of 2,500 people, 102 booth spaces are available for the 21st annual “It’s Showtime in San Angelo” Business Expo on Tuesday, October 2nd to organizations for displaying their goods and services. Booths are available at an Early Bird Rate of $400 until Friday, August 17th! “Past exhibitors give the event four out of four stars.” AGREEMENT made by and between the undersigned exhibitor (hereinafter called the “exhibitor”) and the San Angelo Chamber of Com‐
merce (hereinafter called the “Chamber”). EXHIBIT HOURS ‐ All exhibits must be open and staffed from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. the day of the Expo. SET‐UP HOURS ‐ Again this year we will have the Expo Eve Event for the exhibitors and will include free Pizza and Beer during set‐up on Monday evening. Exhibitors may set up between 4:00 & 8:00 p.m. Remainder of set up may be done Tuesday morning from 8:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. TEAR‐DOWN HOURS ‐ 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the day of the Expo. No exhibit shall be disassembled or removed during Expo hours. Early TEAR DOWN will jeopardize consideration of your application as an exhibitor for next year’s show. CANCELLATIONS ‐ No refunds will be given after September 15th. EXHIBIT SPACE ‐ The exhibit space is to be used for the display of the products and services of applicant’s company and for no other pur‐
pose. Orders may be taken, but NO CASH sales are allowed during Expo. We hereby understand and agree that the exhibit space leased herewith, includes only that which is defined by the Chamber and that any additional requirements desired must be approved by the Cham‐
ber in writing. REGISTRATION ‐ In consideration for reserving exhibit space for use during the Expo, we agree to pay the Chamber a total sum of $400 to meet the early bird deadline of August 17th. DISCLAIMER ‐ I agree to hold harmless and forever discharge the San Angelo Chamber of Commerce and event business sponsors for any and all responsibility, liability, loss claims, damages, theft or accident during the San Angelo Business Expo resulting in any injury to my per‐
son or property in my possession, or to the person or property of my invitee, from any cause or from theft or loss of my property. Exhibitor Application Company Name:_________________________________________________________________________________ Company Address:________________________________________________________________________________ Contact Person:_____________________________ Contact’s Email:_______________________________________ Contact’s Phone Number:___________________________ Payment Preference: _____ Check Enclosed ______ Bill My Account ______ Charge Credit Card Number:___________________________ For Credit Card Payments: Exp. Date______ Name on Card:_________________________________ Billing Address if Different from Above:______________________________________ Booth spaces reserved by August 17th are $400 each; after August 17th, spaces may be reserved for $500 for Cham‐
ber members. Non‐members will pay an additional $100 for registration. If more than one business in booth, additional $50 fee for Chamber Members‐$150 fee for non‐Chamber members. Booth Preference: All Booths include one skirted table and two chairs. See event set‐up on page four. ______Indicate if electrical is needed and write description of need. __________________________________________________________ Indicate if additional set‐up materials are needed: _____ Additional skirted table ($15.00) ______ Additional chairs ($5.00) ______Carpet ($35.00) _____________________________________________ Exhibitor Signature Contact Lara Coleman at [email protected] or at (325) 655‐4136 for more information. _________________ Date Event Set-Up
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Silver Sponsorships: Only Fifteen Silver Sponsorships at $800 each are available at the Business Expo. These premier sponsor‐
ships include premium booth space. Bag Sponsorship: This is a mobile marketing opportunity for your business with the approximately 2,500 attendees carrying your logo all over the event AND home! 7
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Expo Eve Sponsorship: Held from 5:30 to 6:30 the evening before Business Expo, Expo Eve is an op‐
portunity for employees of the almost 100 exhibitors to set‐up the booth spaces, and an opportu‐
nity for your organization to gain exposure to lead‐
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Exhibitors Lounge Sponsorship: Almost every decision maker for the businesses exhibiting enter the Exhibitor’s Lounge during the event. Take advantage of this captive audi‐
ence. Silent
Auction
Best Seats in the House! Silver Sponsors
Last year’s exhibitors will have first right of refusal for the space they exhibited from during the previous year until August 17th. After that time, previous and new exhibitors will be able to select a space on a first‐come, first‐serve basis. Contact Lara Coleman at [email protected] or at (325) 655‐4136 for more information. SILENT AUCTION
Stand Out in a Supporting Role! Give your business more visibility by donating a product or service that will be on display for over 2,500 attendees to see at the area’s largest business tradeshow. The Silent Auction will be held in conjunction with the Business Expo on Tuesday, October 2nd at the Wells Fargo Pavilion. Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your business and grow your customer list! Your donation of a product or service valued at $25 or more will help the Chamber fund programs and services for the upcoming year. Our organization will donate the following item(s), service(s), or gift certificate(s) for the 2012 Business Expo Silent Auction (Contributors will be recognized in published materials regarding the silent auction. All proceeds benefit Chamber programs.): Description of item or service donated: _________________________________________________________________ Value: $_______________ (We would appreciate donations of a $25.00 minimum) I will bring it to the Chamber office by ________________________ OR Please pick up my gift on ____________________________ (DATE) (DATE) Company Name: __________________________________________ Contact Person: __________________________________________ Address:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone: ______________________________ Fax:__________________________ E‐mail:_________________________________________ Please send completed form as soon as possible to Chamber of Commerce Attn: Terri Holland Mail: 418 W. Ave. B, San Angelo, TX 76903 Fax: 658‐1110 E‐mail: [email protected] Phone: 655‐4136 “It’s Showtime in San Angelo”
21st annual Business Expo San Angelo
BUSINESS BAROMETER
August 2012
A Gauge of San Angelo’s Economic Indicators
Published by the San Angelo Chamber of Commerce
[email protected]
(325) 655-4136
Building Permits
June
2012
Total Value
2011
Total Value
14
$1,696,800
7
$1,695,800
6
$1,982,695
9
$2,120,200
Other
709
$1,375,694
759
$1,266,083
Totals
729
$5,055,189
775
$5,432,906
4,218
$59,285,634
4,469
$44,835,888
New Single Family Residence
New Commercial
YTD Totals
Sales and Use Tax Rebated
May
2012
City of San Angelo
Totals YTD (Nov-March)
2011
$1,760,903.32
$1,523,378.28
15.59%
$13,164,133.47
$11,672,090.16
12.78%
Labor Market Statistics
June (MSA)
% Change
San Angelo Regional Airport – Mathis Field
2012
2011
Civilian Labor Force
57,500
55,700
Total Employment
54,000
51,800
Total Unemployment
3,500
3,900
Unemployment Rate
6.0%
7.0%
June
2012
2011
Enplaned
5,385
4,674
Deplaned
4,875
4,534
Enplaned YTD
27,758
26,583
Deplaned YTD
25,745
24,985
MLS Statistics – Single Family Residential
June
2012
2011
118
123
Dollar Volume
$16,733,685
$18,103,492
Total Sold YTD
633
550
$88,266,567
$78,178,322
Total Sold
Dollar Volume YTD
Hotel/Motel Occupancy
June
2012
2011
Occupancy Rate
72.3%
62.5%
Average Daily Room Rate
$70.30
$75.62
Sources: City of San Angelo Permits & Inspections Department, State Comptroller of Public Accounts, San Angelo Regional
Airport, Texas Workforce Commission, San Angelo Association of REALTORS, San Angelo Convention and Visitors Bureau
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WHEN:
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12:00 P.M. - 1 P.M. | Doors Open 11:45 a.m.
(THIRD THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH)
WHERE:
VISITOR CENTER, RIVERVIEW ROOM
418 W. Avenue B.
San Angelo, TX 76903
REGISTER:
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(325) 655-4136
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