ACTION REPORT - San Angelo Chamber of Commerce

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Volume 37
SAN ANGELO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
PHONE 325.655.4136
418 W. AVENUE B
FAX 325.658.1110
SAN ANGELO, TEXAS 76903
E-MAIL [email protected]
INTERNET : www.sanangelo.org
Number 4
April 2013
Annual Economic Development Awards
Speaker: Lorie Vincent
Executive Director, The High Ground of Texas
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oin us at our March 9th luncheon as we recognize six local companies with our annual Economic Development Awards. These awards are presented each year to existing local companies who have experienced growth in number of employees, square footage or sales volume.
Our keynote speaker during the luncheon will be Lorie Vincent . Lorie serves as the Executive Director of The High Ground of Texas. The High Ground is a regional coalition of 80+ communities and
organizations involved in the marketing and economic development of the West Texas region. One
of the largest regional economic development organizations in the US, The High Ground, organized
since 1988, covers a 66-county area and will be celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2013.
Lorie is also currently serving as the 2013 Chairman of the Texas Economic Development Council.
She is also an active member of the West Texas A&M University Foundation Board. She is on the
Executive Board of the Texas Panhandle Regional Development Corporation and is a former member
of the Panhandle Workforce Development Board. She is a member of the International Economic
Development Council and the Leadership Texas Class of ’97. Lorie has
received national recognition for her leadership and economic development accomplishments. A very popular writer and speaker, her knowledge runs deep and her enthusiasm is contagious!
Details
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
The Venue
4611 S. Jackson
11:30 a.m.
The April Luncheon is Sponsored by:
Deadline to Register
Friday, April 5, 2013
Cost
$15 per person
To Make Your Reservation
Call the Chamber at 655-4136 (after hours ext. 235)
or visit www.sanangelo.org to register online
A Look Inside...
From the Chairman ............................................................... 2
New York City Trip ................................................................ 3
Members & Muffins New Member Reception ........................ 3
Business @ Happy Hour....................................................... 3
LSAAA Civic Leader of the Year Nominations ...................... 3
The High Ground of Texas .................................................... 4
New Chamber Members ....................................................... 4
CVB Update .......................................................................... 5
Board Member Perspective - Del Velasquez ........................ 6
SBDC Training ...................................................................... 6
Member Memo Board ........................................................... 6
West Texas Legislative Summit ........................................... 7
Chamber Calendar ............................................................... 7
Ribbon Cuttings.................................................................... 8
“Takin’ Care of Business” .............................................. Insert
Business Barometer ...................................................... Insert
Business Brown Bag ..................................................... Insert
Goodfellow Appreciation Day ........................................ Insert
West Texas Rehabilitation Center ................................. Insert
Petticoats on the Prairie ................................................ Insert
Campbell Construction .................................................. Insert
Sonrisas Therapeutic Riding ......................................... Insert
Young Professionals of San Angelo……………………...Insert
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San Angelo
Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors
Mark Thieman .......... Chairman of the Board
Rick Mantooth ..................... Chairman-Elect
Chuck Shore .................................. Treasurer
Sam Allen ............ Immediate Past Chairman
Edward Carrasco
Jeff Deloach
Binnie Dierschke
Justin Jonas
Carrie Maier
Robert Ramirez
Greg Simons
Candice Brewer
Blaine Smith
Del Velasquez
Jamie Akin
Blake Burchard
John Fuentes
Debbie Mackey
Brian Thomma
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
Col. Mark Damiano.............. Goodfellow AFB
17th Training Wing
Drew Darby .................. State Representative
Dr. Brian May……..Angelo State University
Mayor Alvin New………...City of San Angelo
Del Velasquez .... Downtown San Angelo, Inc.
Bernay Sheffield….San Angelo Restaurant
Association
Harry Thomas ................. Leadership Alumni
Association
Tim Vasquez…….....San Angelo Police Dept.
Staff
Phil Neighbors ............................... President
Sandra Pomroy ...................... VP Operations
Brigett Mikulik............... Events Coordinator
Peggy Arnold…….Membership 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.
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]
www.sanangelo.org
Spring has sprung! Signs of economic growth are
all around us. Sales tax posted its 30th monthly increase,
and all reports from our largest annual event (Stock Show
& Rodeo) were outstanding, including a record premium
sale. The only fly in the ointment I am hearing is the lack of
rain. Let’s continue praying for that all important moisture.
Recapping March, I recall a heart-felt standing
ovation for Base Commander Col. Mark Damiano at the
monthly Chamber luncheon in the newly renovated Clarion Hotel. Our annual Goodfellow update contained a stelMark Thieman
lar report of growth in buildings and the training of over
Chairman of the Board
14,000 airmen, soldiers, sailors and marines, and your
Chamber is highly active in working through the challenges that lie ahead through
sequestration. Thanks to our sponsors Mitchell Automotive Group and Qualtrust
Credit Union for enabling the event. Our March luncheon also included an encouraging recognition for the Chamber’s 2013 Order of Merit Award winner from Goodfellow
AFB for outstanding community service, Army Sergeant 1st Class Robert L. Phillips, III
who is currently deployed.
Many members enjoyed our March Business @ Happy Hour at Beauregard
Place. We also learned more about Leadership in Business at the Business Brown Bag
lunch on March 19 facilitated by Terry Mobley. This monthly event is co-sponsored by
ASU’s Small Business Development Center and the Business Factory.
A lot of other activities moved forward in March. The formal opening of the
Business Resource Center took place March 20; Immigration Reform was set as the
theme of the West Texas Legislative Summit Aug. 7-8; work continued with the Cline
Shale Consortium working to prepare the community for additional growth; another
special meeting was hosted to address transportation for ASU students to and from
campus; a meeting was set for April 9th to work on the Goodfellow Appreciation Day
picnic scheduled May 18; the Chamber collaborated with the Standard-Times on transitioning its annual promotional magazine; the Economic Development department
worked with many existing and prospective employers on facilitating job creation and
retention; and the CVB continued its hosting and marketing efforts for tourism. Space
doesn’t allow me to expand!
Here are some opportunities for you in the coming weeks:
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Don’t miss our April 9 Economic Development Awards luncheon from 11:30 to 1
at The Venue. The featured speaker will be Lorie Vincent, Executive Director of
The High Ground of Texas. Thanks to our sponsors AEP Texas and San Angelo
Community Medical Center. Please call 655-4136 to make your $15 reservation,
email [email protected], or register online at www.sanangelo.org.
The April 23 Business @ Happy Hour will be hosted by Community Medical Center
from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Excellent networking awaits, along with possibly $1,300 from
the cash drawing! This is a FREE service to members.
Don’t forget our Business Brown Bag Business Luncheon April 16 at the Visitor
Center, co-hosted by the Business Factory and SBDC, focusing on improving legal
hiring practices. There is no charge to attend this event, but please RSVP to 6554136 to reserve your space or order lunch.
A new member orientation “Members and Muffins” is set for April 18th in the
River View Room at 9:00 a.m.
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Business @ Happy Hour
Tuesday, April 23rd ▪ 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Hosted by:
San Angelo Community Medical Center
3501 Knickerbocker Road
Jackpot Drawing:
If no winner is drawn at March’s event, the Jackpot Drawing will be
$1,300! If a winner is drawn in March, the jackpot will start over at
$100. Remember, all Chamber members have been entered in the
drawing for the cash prize, but you MUST be present to win!
Leadership San Angelo Alumni Association
Seeking Nominations
At the Leadership San Angelo Alumni Association
Annual Meeting on June 6th, the Association will
name the “Bob Diebitsch Alumnus Civic Leader of
the Year.” The organization is now accepting nominations for the award.
The next Members & Muffins new
member meet & greet will be held on
Thursday, April 18th from 9 to 10 a.m.
in the Visitor Center Riverview
Room. If you have joined the Chamber
since September of 2012, or are a
longer-term member and would like an update on benefits, please join us. This is a great opportunity to network with fellow new members, so bring plenty of business cards or brochures for sharing. Additionally, the
Chamber membership staff would like to meet you and
learn more about you and your business so that we can
give you quality referrals. For more information or to
RSVP, please call Peggy at the Chamber at 655-4136.
Eligibility: The recipient of this award must be a graduate of Leadership San Angelo, but is not necessarily a member of the Leadership San Angelo Alumni Association or LSAAA Board. An individual
can be nominated by anyone in the community as well as LSA
alumni members. The award recipient is selected by the LSAAA
Board and recognized at the LSA Alumni Association’s Annual
Meeting in June. The recipient is also recognized at a San Angelo
Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon. The Alumni Board
has set the date for the Annual LSAAA meeting/dinner and class
graduation for Thursday, June 6th. Watch your newsletter and
email for more information.
Criteria: This LSA graduate embodies the Leadership San Angelo
program’s goals and objectives. Through hard work, dedication
and personal/professional acumen, this individual has developed
into a strong leader for San Angelo. He/she has strong community
knowledge and proven leadership skills. The recipient accepts
leadership roles professionally and/or personally that are a benefit
to San Angelo and its populace, dedicating time and effort to services or organizations through the community.
Nominations may be made online at
www.sanangelo.org/chamber/lsa/nomination.php
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The High Ground of Texas
This month’s membership luncheon speaker, Lorie Vincent, serves as the Executive Director of The High Ground of Texas. The Chamber’s Economic Development VP of Marketing & Recruitment, John Dugan, serves on the Board of Directors.
The following is a brief summary of the organization’s purWhat High Ground of Texas
pose:
Does For
The High Ground of Texas is a marketing coalition
Economic Development
made up of more than 75 members with economic development interests in the region. Developed in 1988, the
High Ground represents cities, counties and organizations in the West Texas region. The
● Location & site information
main purpose of the High Ground is to create jobs and increase the tax base of the region.
● Arrange site visits
They continue to have a definite presence on the regional, state, and national levels with
an emphasis on marketing the region to prospective new industry, networking, economic
● Tax structure and incentives
development, education, and providing a common voice on issues that affect the region.
The organization is membership-based and is supported by a 15-person board.
● Access to funding sources
The board is made up of Foundation Members, Gold Members, COG representatives and 8
● Trade Show participation
at-large members from around the region. In addition, there are 6 active committees, and
the administration of the program is handled by executive director Lorie Vincent. San An● Networking
gelo participates as a Gold Member and John Dugan serves on the Board.
Members of the High Ground are economic development corporations, cities,
counties, chambers of commerce, and organizations who have a vested interest in the growth
of the region. The High Ground is also supported by the regional councils of government for the West Texas area. Organizations
include regional electric and telephone companies, electric and telephone cooperatives, and various industry associations.
For more information on the High Ground of Texas, visit www.highground.org.
WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBERS
Campbell Construction
CONSTRUCTION & REMODEL, COMMERCIAL &
RESIDENTIAL
Brian Campbell
1303 W. Avenue M - 76901
(325) 998-3929
Concho Quarters
VACATION RENTAL
Frank Francis
305 W. Avenue A - 76903
(325) 949-0794
www.conchoquarters.com
-GOLD MEMBERCory's Toys and Gifts
Toys & Games
Cory and Carrie Searcy
4124 Sherwood Way - 76901
(325) 450-4940
Dahlia Designs
CLOTHING-RETAIL
Dahlia Stewart
7 East Concho - 76903
(325) 374-3609
Ear Level Communications
HEARING AIDS
Kory Rogers
3560 Knickerbocker - 76904
(325) 227-4327
www.earlevel.net
Bill Feist, REALTOR
REAL ESTATE
1902 Country Club Estates
Circle - 76904
(325) 450-8394
www.sanangelore.com
Golden Chick
RESTAURANTS
John Hagen
2602 Sherwood Way - 76901
(325) 677-7074
Got Safety? LLC
SAFETY CONSULTANT
Viviana Aranda
P.O. Box 3800 - 76902
(325) 227-8835
www.gotsafetytraining.com
Hargraves Tire & Auto
TIRES AND AUTO CARE
Gene Hargraves
1617 Pulliam - 76905
(325) 653-4251
Jubilee Fitness
FITNESS CENTER
Mary Gutierrez
3710 Little Barley Dr - 76904
(325) 227-3226
KORU Juice & Cafe
NUTRITION CENTER
Yolanda Rayos
1427 S. Irving - 76903
(214) 609-2293
www.korujuiceandcafe.com
Petticoats on the Prairie
Cecilia Scott
P.O. Box 843
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 242-1086
www.petticoatsontheprairie.blo
gspot.com
-GOLD MEMBERRick Hanby - RE/MAX
Advantage
REAL ESTATE
2837 College Hills . - 76904
(325) 650-8036
Rough Country Accessories
AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR AND
CUSTOM UPGRADES
Wes Russell
4202 Christoval Rd - 76904
(325) 365-5258
www.roughcountryaccessories.
com
We Smoke Buttz
BBQ/CATERING
David Reyes
113 E Concho Ave, Suite L 76903
(325) 656-3707
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From the Convention & Visitors Bureau
April 2013
Community Calendar
3, 10, 17, 24...................... Fort Concho Speaker Series
4 - 11.................................. Fort Concho Elementary Art – Kendall Gallery
4, 11, 18, 25...................... ASU Planetarium
4, 11, 18, 25............... ……Art Thursday at San Angelo Museum of Fine
Arts
5& 6 .................................... ASU Softball
5-7, 12-14.......................... The Fantasticks – Angelo Civic Theatre
6, 7....................................... Just Between Friends Kid’s Gear Sale
6........................................... Dog Day at the Park – State Park
6........................................... 1st Saturday at the Chicken Farm Art Center
8-9....................................... ASU Baseball
10......................................... Day of the Woman - Laura Bush Institute
12 - 13................................ Concho Valley Bluegrass Festival
13 - 14................................ ASU Baseball
13......................................... Chalk Art Festival “Rock the Chalk”
13........................................ Run For Dreams
13......................................... Family Day at the Museum
16 & 19............................... ASU Softball
17......................................... The Cat in the Hat, Angelo Civic Theatre
18......................................... Downtown Art Walk
18 - 20................................. San Angelo Ceramic Symposium & Invitational
Exhibition
19......................................... Passport to Greece
20......................................... ASU Softball
20.......................................... San Angelo Bass Buster Open Tournament
20.......................................... Shrimpfest – San Angelo Rotary Club
20......................................... Sunset Mall Motor Show
20......................................... Come Together - A Beatles Tribute, SA
Symphony
24 - 26................................. Plein Air Painting
25.......................................... The Classics Never Go Out of Style, SA
Literacy Council
27.......................................... Poker Run
28.......................................... 23rd Annual Healthy Families San Angelo
For more information visit www.visitsanangelo.org
APRIL Conventions, Meetings, & Major Events
Anticipated Out of
Town Attendance
Date
Event
4/9-4/11
4/12-14
4/12-13
4/18-21
Bay Farm Tours
Rotary International
Concho Valley Bluegrass Festival
Ceramics Competition
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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].
April 9:
April 16:
April 23:
April 24:
April 25:
April 30:
Starting Your Own Business: What You Need To Know
6-8:30 p.m.
Business Brown Bag Noon (See Insert Flyer)
Basics of Bookkeeping 6-8:30 p.m. $10
How to do Business with the Government: Policies,
Procedures & Resources 9-11 a.m. $10
Business Plan I: Writing the Narrative 6-8:30 p.m.
Social Media Marketing 101 6-8:30 p.m. $10
SWITCH
ANGELO State University and Arcos Films invite you to a
FREE screening of Switch, a new award-winning documentary
that moves past the politics to deliver the straight answers on
energy. Now playing at more than
300 universities, see the film that’s changing the global
energy conversation.
Tuesday, April 23rd  7 p.m.
ASU Houston Harte Center, CJ Davidson Conference Ctr.
Follow us on Facebook at San Angelo
Chamber to see pictures from our latest
events and to receive updates about your
community and Chamber.
Board Member Perspective
Your Chamber is guided by 19 volunteers who make up the Board of Directors. Each month we feature a different board member perspective to better acquaint you with the men and women who serve in these leadership roles.
Del Velasquez
Upon retiring in January, 2007 and moving back home to San Angelo, it was not long before my cousin,
John Fuentes (needs no introduction), encouraged me to apply for the position of Executive Director of Downtown San Angelo, Inc. In July of that year, I began working towards the preservation and revitalization of our
central district. Our focus was to get businesses to move into our historic buildings and help create an environment that would draw consumers. I’m happy to report that we had success in establishing a few new businesses
which have over the years started a trend that has created a busy and fun downtown.
After 2 years at DSA, Inc., I decided to take a break and spent a year predominately volunteering with
different organizations and causes that are dear to my heart – House of Faith Backyard Bible program and Mosaic’s Therapeutic Riding.
In 2010, the opportunity to become the Marketing Director of the San Angelo Standard-Times came
my way and I spent two and half years helping another Board Member and good friend, Jeff DeLoach.
Today, I find myself back again as Executive Director of Downtown San Angelo, Inc. where we are faced with new challenges and opportunities of continuing with the development and revitalization of what I call the “heart of San Angelo.”
After serving in various positions in the telecommunications industry (AT&T and Verizon) and having the opportunity to serve the
41st President of the United States George H.W. Bush and living in 7 major cities ( New York, NY; Washington, D.C.; Los Angeles, CA; Atlanta,
GA; Dallas & Houston, Texas; and San Juan, Puerto Rico), I can tell you that I’m very, very happy to be home.
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Wednesday, April 3rd
Thursday, April 11th
Thursday, April 18th
Leadership Alumni Board Mtg. @ Noon
Leadership San Angelo Full Day Session.
“Chamber of Commerce”
Micro Business Reception @ 5:00 p.m.—River
View Room
Monday, April 15th
Friday, April 19th
Thursday, April 4th
Board of Directors Meeting @ 8:00 a.m.
Monday, April 8th
Concho Cadre Meeting - Noon @ Golden Corral
Tuesday, April 9th
Young Professionals of San Angelo @ 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 16th
Newsletter Deadline
Call Peggy for advertising at 655-4136
Business Brown Bag - Noon @ River View Room
Tuesday, April 23rd
Wednesday April 17th
Business @ Happy Hour @ 5:00 p.m.
(See Page 3 for details)
Membership Luncheon @ 11:30 a.m. (See Page 1
for details)
Economic Development Council @ 3:00—BRC
Tuesday, April 9th
Thursday, April 18th
Finance Committee @ 4:30 p.m.
Members & Muffins @ 9:00 a.m.—River View
Room
New Member Reception
CVB Board Meeting @ 3:30 p.m.
Military Affairs Committee @ 4:00
Wednesday, April 10th
Wednesday, April 24th
Tuesday, April 30th
NYC Trip Overview @ Noon—Visitor Center
Do you see a Committee or event that interests you? Call 655-4136 today to see how you can become involved!
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Ribbon cuttings
Royal Estates 
Dahlia Designs 
6101 Grand Court 
7 East Concho 
947-0043
374-3609
Interstate All Battery Center
2901 Sherwood Way, Suite 138 
Concho’s Downtown Restaurant
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942-6610
125 E. Concho 
617-7858
Takin’ Care of Business!
2013 Chamber Chairman Mark Thieman selecued “Takin’ Care of Bvsiness” as uhe Chamber’s uheme for uhe comint year. This phrase communicates what the Chamber is all about - we work every
day to take care of our local businesses, helping you grow and prosper. We hope you will participate in all your Chamber membership has to offer. Networking is one of the key benefits of your membership, and we hope you will use opportunities like these featured below to develop new business contacts and to stay informed about your organization and your community.
Spring Is Here! It’s A Great Time To Get Involved!
Matthew Russell, (center), Military Legislative Assistant to Congressman K. Michael
Conaway in Washington, D.C., addressed
Chamber leaders at an issues briefing during
his February visit to San Angelo.
March Luncheon
Members enjoyed hearing Goodfellow Commander Col. Mark
Damiano as he spoke at March’s luncheon. The Order of Merit
was awarded to Army Sgt. 1st Class Robert Phillips, Army 344th
Military Intelligence Battalion instructor. Sgt. Phillips is currently
deployed so the award was accepted on his behalf by members
of his battalion.
Business Resource Center
A ribbon cutting ceremony and reception were held
March 20th for the grand opening of the Business
Resource Center.
Over for more activities and photos
Leadership San Angelo
The 30th anniversary class of Leadership San Angelo officially made it through the halfway point after March’s City/County
Government session. The morning session with the City Council offered class participants an opportunity to hold a mock Council
meeting and act as Council members.
Business @ Happy Hour
The February networking event was held at Concho Valley PAWS at Sunset Mall. Executive Director Jenie Wilson (left)
welcomes Chamber Members, and Chairman of the Board Mark Thieman (right) displays the jackpot drawing check. The
lucky Chamber member whose name was drawn was not present, so the jackpot will continue to grow until won.
Chamber Bulk Mailing Service
A benefit of membership is the ability for our members to utilize the Chamber’s Bulk
Mail Pemit. During Spring Break, Chamber staff processed 8 separate mailings for
member businesses. Membership Coordinator Peggy Arnold is primarily responsible
for processing these mailings, and on this particular day, she recruited her granddaughter, Ivy Arnold, to help. Together they processed over 3,000 pieces of mail in
one afternoon.
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.
Sonrisas at the Fairgrounds
May 11, 2013
Doors open 6:00 pm
Wells Fargo Pavilion
Live Polka Music
Live & Silent Auctions
& Door Prizes
Art
Jewelry
Hunts of all kinds
Catered by Kenny Blanek
and more
Cash Bar
TICKETS
$250 VIP TABLE
Single Tickets $25
8 dinner & well drink tickets & 16 Door Prize tickets
Available at Kenny Blanek’s in the Village
FMI Call Sonrisas Office 325-949-4837 or
[email protected]
Sonrisas is a 501 (c) (3) Organization
30 years of service to challenged children in the Concho Valley through therapeutic
horseback riding at no charge to our riders.
Help Make Sonrisas Therapeutic Riding
Continue To Be A Big Success…
While Helping Put A Smile
an a Childs Face!
Yes, I would love to help Sonrisas continue
its work by underwriting the
2013 fundraiser:
Sonrisas at the Fair Grounds
“Leaders” Underwriter: $5,000
2 Tables for 8 Guest each
4 Drink Tickets per Guest
40 Door Prize Tickets
Company/Individual Name in Program
Banner at Event & at Sonrisas Complex
“Side Walkers” Underwriter: $2,500
2 Tables for 8 Guest each
3 Drink Tickets per Guest
30 Door Prize Tickets
Company/Individual Name in Program
“Walk On!” Underwriter: $1,000
1 Table for 8 Guest
2 Drink Tickets per Guest
20 Door Prize Tickets
Company/Individual Name in Program
“VIP” Table: $250
1 Table for 8 Guest & 1 Drink Ticket per Guest
& 16 Door Prize Tickets
Individual Tickets: $25
____Number of individuals in party
____We will be unable to attend, but please accept our
tax-deductible donation to Sonrisas Therapeutic Riding
Donate to the Auctions!
This event features a Live Auction and a
Silent Auction that showcases the best
from businesses and individuals across the
Concho Valley. Items can be new, antique, or a service.
Even if your business does not have a
product or certificate for a service to donate, please consider purchasing an item
to be donated by your company.
To make a tax-deductible donation to the
dinner & auction, call us at 949-4837 and
we will be happy to pick up your item.
We will also be having lots of Door Prizes
to give away throughout the evening. If
you wish to donate smaller items for door
prizes, they will be most welcome.
_____YES I will be donating an item to your auction and would like for it to be picked up.
______Yes I will be donating an item to your
auction and will drop it off at the Sonrisas Facility Office.
______Yes I will be donating a Door Prize.
Reply by Mail to Sonrisas
Reply by Mail to Sonrisas
P.O. Box 1093, San Angelo, Tx 76902
P.O. Box 1093, San Angelo, Tx 76902
San Angelo
BUSINESS BAROMETER
April 2013
A Gauge of San Angelo’s Economic Indicators
Published by the San Angelo Chamber of Commerce
[email protected]
(325) 655-4136
Building Permits
February
2013
Total Value
2012
Total Value
25
$4,892,611
15
$2,720,900
8
$300,436
14
$11,868,344
Other
581
$495,659
546
$3,109,955
Totals
614
$5,688,706
575
$17,699,199
1,249
$12,505,254
1,288
$27,361,912
New Single Family Residence
New Commercial
YTD Totals
Sales and Use Tax Rebated
January
2013
2012
$1,863,885.75
$1,622,028.96
14.91%
Totals YTD (Nov-Jan)
$6,156,291.49
$5,854,950.51
5.14%
San Angelo Regional Airport – Mathis Field
Labor Market Statistics
January
2013
2012
Civilian Labor Force
46,583
45,635
Total Employment
44,035
42,935
Total Unemployment
2,548
2,700
Unemployment Rate
5.5%
5.9%
February
MLS Statistics – Single Family Residential
February
2012
144
83
Dollar Volume
$20,895,469
$11,402,885
Total Sold YTD
247
149
$35,742,382
$19,335,934
Dollar Volume YTD
2013
2012
Enplaned
4,172
4,025
Deplaned
3,675
3,708
Enplaned YTD
8,032
8,027
Deplaned YTD
7,535
7,859
Hotel/Motel Occupancy
2013
Total Sold
% Change
City of San Angelo
February
2013
2012
Occupancy Rate
76.3%
71.6%
Average Daily Room Rate
$91.64
$80.16
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
***We Need Your Help!***
with the...
8th Annual Goodfellow Appreciation Day
Armed Forces Day - Saturday, May 18th • 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Goodfellow Recreation Camp at Lake Nasworthy
Barbecue / Music / Family Fun
This Armed Forces Day, the Military Affairs Committee of your Chamber of Commerce will host a Barbecue for all active-duty
military personnel and their families. This day of food and fun is planned to show our appreciation to our military neighbors.
We are seeking business partners to assist us financially. Please consider a sponsorship at one of the following levels:
Chief Master
Sergeant
Captain
$350 - $699
Major
$700 - $999
Colonel
$1,000 - $1,499
$100 - $349
Sponsors at this
level will receive
Sponsors at this
level will receive
Sponsors at this
level will receive
Sponsors at this
level will receive
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Sponsor logo on event
feature article in the
Chamber Newsletter
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(dist. 1,600)
Sponsor name
prominent in all
electronic
communications to
Chamber members in
print size relative to size 
of sponsorship
Sponsor name on sign
at event in print size
relative to size of

sponsorship
2 tickets to event
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Sponsor logo on event
feature article in the
Chamber Newsletter
(dist. 1,600)
Sponsor name
prominent in all
electronic
communications to
Chamber members in
print size relative to
size of sponsorship
Sponsor name on sign
at event in print size
relative to size of
sponsorship
Sponsor recognition/
logo on Chamber
website
5 tickets to event
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Sponsor logo on event
feature article in the
Chamber Newsletter
(dist. 1,600)
Sponsor name
prominent in all
electronic
communications to
Chamber members in
print size relative to
size of sponsorship
Sponsor name on sign
at event in print size
relative to size of
sponsorship
Sponsor recognition/
logo on Chamber
website
10 tickets to event
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
Sponsor logo on event
feature article in the
Chamber Newsletter
(dist. 1,600)
Sponsor name
prominent in all
electronic
communications to
Chamber members in
print size relative to
size of sponsorship
Sponsor recognition/
logo on Chamber
website
Sponsor name on sign
at event in print size
relative to size of
sponsorship
15 tickets to event
General
$1,500 and above
Sponsors at this
level will receive
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Sponsor logo on
Event feature article
in the Chamber
Newsletter (dist.
1,600)
Sponsor name
prominent in all
electronic
communications to
Chamber members in
print size relative to
size of sponsorship
Sponsor recognition/
logo on Chamber
website
Sponsor banner
prominently
displayed at the event
20 tickets to event
YES, I will sponsor the 8th annual Military Affairs Committee Goodfellow Appreciation Barbecue at the following level:
Please specify amount: General _______
Colonel _______
Major_______
Captain______ Chief Master Sergeant _______
Business Name _____________________________________________________________________________________
Contact Name __________________________________________________ Phone # _____________________________
Address _______________________________________________________ Email _______________________________
_____ Bill My Chamber Account
_____ Bill My Credit Card
MC VISA AMEX DISC (circle one)
_____ Check Attached
Account # ____________________________ Exp. Date ________
Name on Card: ____________________________________________
Clip & Return to: San Angelo Chamber of Commerce, 418 W. Avenue B, 76903 - Or fax to: 325-658-1110
We will also need volunteers on the day of the event. If you would like to be a part of “The Team,” please specify how many will participate.
Count on ____ people from our company to be part of “THE TEAM” on event day.
Contact name: ________________________________ Phone Number: _________________
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT BRIGETT AT THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, 655-4136
or BY EMAIL AT [email protected].
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“Dedicated to the development and
enrichment of the lives of young
professionals in San Angelo.”
San Angelo
The YPSA holds a variety of events to meet the varying needs of young
professionals in San Angelo. Events include monthly networking luncheons
and social events to help you meet new people, volunteer opportunities to
help improve the community, and many special events throughout the year.
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MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
“ G E T T O K N O W T H E Y P S A”
THURSDAY
April 25, 2013
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 pm.
@ Vino Dipinte
602 Orient St.,
San Angelo, TX 76903
Hors d’Oeuvres Provided
YPSA EVENTS:
SAVE
DATE!
THE
Open and free for all current and prospective
YPSA members!
Meet the YPSA Board, officers, committee chairs, and current
& prospective members. And, even sign up as a member at
the event! Membership is only $25/YR and includes over
50 networking and professional development events per
year and a portion of your membership fee goes towards
the YPSA Scholarship Fund. Corporate memberships and
sponsorship opportunities also available!
MONTHLY
NETWORKING
LUNCHEONS
MONTHLY
Monthly membership luncheons are the best way
to get involved in the YPSA. These Brown Bag style
meetings focus on updating the membership on
upcoming YPSA events, announcements, and open
positions. We also talk about current local events and
periodically will invite special guests for mentoring
and networking. It is also an opportunity to network
and share a little about your business. Bring your
business cards!
Network in a relaxed environment after hours
with the young professionals of San Angelo.
Snacks are provided.
FIRST Thursday of each month
@ Business Resource Center
Join us April 4!
HAPPY HOUR
MIXERS
THIRD Friday of each month
Location Varies
Join us April 19 @ Cork & Pig
SPECIAL EVENTS
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20 Under 40
Volunteer Opportunities
Book Club
& More!
For more information on
becoming a member please
contact...
Britni
[email protected] or
Mary
[email protected]
Scan this QR code to visit the YPSA Membership Drive webpage
Yo u n g
Professionals
OF
YPSA EVENTS
FREE!
San Angelo, TX
Brown
Bag
LUNCH SERIES
SE RIE S VIII: BE T T E R BUS IN E S S MA N AG E M E NT
SAVE THE DATE!
2013
Business Brown Bags
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J A N UA RY 1 5
Busi nes s Re s o u rc e C e n t e r
F EB RUA RY 1 9
B us i nes s Fi n a n c e Ti p s
A P R IL 1 6 , 2 0 1 3
HIRING 101: AVOIDING LEGAL ISSUES
TOPICS:
Jon Mark
Hogg
transactions.
SPEAKER
EAT. LEARN. NETWORK.
Don’t miss this FREE
monthly noontime “bring
your own brown bag”
business focused speaker
series. Box lunches are
available upon request
when registering.
An ounce of
prevention: How
to safely use
background checks,
drug tests & social
media in hiring.
Jackson Walker L. L. P.
Partner Insurance, Litigation,
Labor and Employment
Education
B.A., Baylor University (TX)
J.D., St. Mary’s University
School of Law
Court Admissions 1992, Texas United States
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit United
States Supreme Court United States District
Court for the Northern and Western Districts of Texas (Labor and Employment Law).
Jon Mark Hogg defends
companies and employers all
over West Texas in a wide array
of business- and employmentrelated litigation. Most notably,
he has successfully defended
national and international clients
in multimillion-dollar commercial
disputes in West Texas and handled
the defense of a high-profile civil
rights case which drew extensive
national and international media
coverage.
MA RC H 1 9
Busi nes s Le a d e rs h i p
APRIL 16
Hiring 101:
Avoi di ng L ega l Is s u e s
FMI: www.angelo.edu/bbb
CALL TODAY TO REGISTER!
Seating is limited!
WHEN:
APRIL 16, 2013
12:00 P.M. - 1 P.M.
Doors Open 11:45 a.m.
(THIRD TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH)
Mr. Hogg advises and provides
counsel on a wide variety of
complicated workplace- and
business-related matters and
In addition, he represents local
governments all across West and
West Central Texas, defending civil
rights cases and other governmentrelated litigation including defense
of Open Meetings Act and
Public Information cases, inverse
condemnation and personal injury
defense.
Being located in the firm’s San
Angelo office, Mr. Hogg maintains
a large regional practice. He has
represented clients all over West
Central Texas, in the Trans-Pecos,
the South Plains, and Texas
Panhandle. Outside of San Angelo,
he regularly represents clients in
Court in Midland-Odessa, Pecos,
Monahans, Sonora, Ozona, Fort
Stockton, Marfa, Sanderson,
Junction, Brady, Brownwood,
Big Spring, Sweetwater, Abilene,
Lubbock, Amarillo, and countless
smaller communities in between.
Mr. Hogg is a former San Angelo
City Council member and also
served as the Mayor Pro Tem and
Interim Mayor of San Angelo in
2009-2010.
WHERE:
REGISTER: PLEASE CALL
VISITOR CENTER
RIVERVIEW ROOM
418 W. Avenue B.
San Angelo, TX 76903
An optional box lunch is available for a
nominal fee for those who request it when
they register.
(325) 655-4136
BUSINESS BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES BROUGHT TO YOU BY
ASU Small Business Development Center (ASU-SBDC)  San Angelo Chamber of Commerce
The Business Factory (part of the Concho Valley Center for Entrepreneurial Development)