July 2014 - San Angelo Chamber of Commerce

ACTION REPORT
www.portraitsofsanangelo.com
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
Volume 38
Number 7
July 2014
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From the Chairman .............................................................. 2
Meet Michael Looney ........................................................... 3
Newest Chamber Members .................................................. 3
Patterson’s Ad ...................................................................... 3
Business Barometer ............................................................. 4
CVB Update ......................................................................... 5
Showdown in San Angelo .................................................... 6
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Business @ Happy Hour ...................................................... 7
Chamber Calendar ............................................................... 7
SBDC Training ...................................................................... 7
Ribbon Cuttings .................................................................... 8
Partners in Progress - Event Highlights ......................... Insert
Business Brown Bag...................................................... Insert
Business Expo ............................................................... Insert
Shannon Sporting Clay Shoot ....................................... Insert
Campbell Construction & Roofing .................................. Insert
San Angelo
Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors
Rick Mantooth .......... Chairman of the Board
Jeff DeLoach ........................ Chairman-Elect
Chuck Shore ................................. Treasurer
Mark Thieman...... Immediate Past Chairman
Binnie Dierschke
Justin Jonas
Greg Simons
Candice Brewer
Jamie Akin
Blake Burchard
John Fuentes
Sheila Alley
Brian Thomma
Rick DeHoyos
Quinda Feil-duncan
Jessica Lambert
Alvin New
Debbie Mackey
Stan Meador
Ex-Officio Directors
Don Butts .................. San Angelo Industries
Dr. Carol Ann Bonds. .... Superintendent SAISD
Steve Floyd........... Tom Green County Judge
Jamie Rainey ....Exec. Dean, Howard College
Col. Kimberlee Joos.............. Goodfellow AFB
17th Training Wing
Drew Darby .................. State Representative
Dr. Brian May……..Angelo State University
Mayor Dwain Morrison..City of San Angelo
Del Velasquez..Downtown San Angelo, Inc.
Bernay Sheffield….San Angelo Restaurant
Association
Lindsey Elliott ................. Leadership Alumni
Association
Tim Vasquez…….....San Angelo Police Dept.
Lee Pfluger………...North San Angelo TIRZ
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
Pamela Miller ................................... VP CVB
Jenni Campbell ........ CVB Sales & Servicing Dir.
Lucie Hofheins ......... Visitor Center Coordinator
Suzanna Aguirre…….....CVB Sales Manager
Michael Looney….VP Marketing & Recruitment
Toscha Sherman….Economic Dev. Specialist
Matthew Elizondo…………...Student Intern
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
Action Report (PSPS 352-530) is published
monthly by the San Angelo Chamber of
Commerce, 418 W. Avenue B, 76903.
Subscriptions are $20.00 per year. Second
Class Postage paid at San Angelo, TX 76902.
POSTMASTER send address changes to
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Angelo, TX 76903.
From The Chairman
Partners in Progress
Although it seems like yesterday that we ushered in
2014, the year is half gone. Fortunately, our partnerships
have served us well, and from the economic indicators
(see enclosed Barometer) to the Chamber programs and
projects, the first six months have been great. The rains
that God blessed us with Memorial Day weekend have
been followed by additional showers, elevating not only
Lake Nasworthy, but our spirits as well.
That segues well into the new dates for the 8th annual
Rick Mantooth
Showdown in San Angelo Drag Boat Races September 12Chairman of the Board
14. The Race Committee and staff are hard at work, and
yours is the opportunity to help sponsor the event, purchase a table for your clients
and staff in the VIP tent, reserve an RV space, or sign up to volunteer for the event.
The June 10 monthly luncheon delivered on its promise to be both informative and
entertaining as TWC labor economist Rich Froeschle brought an outstanding program
in the newly refurbished ballroom at the Clarion Inn. Many thanks to our sponsor,
TimeClock Plus. You can still link to the excellent presentation on our website @
www.sanangelo.org/uptown/labor.php.
“Take me out to the ball game” was the theme of our June 24 Business @ Happy
Hour at Foster Field Stadium, and we appreciate San Angelo Colts hosting us for networking and the game that followed. The June 17 Business Brown Bag luncheon sponsored by the Business Factory, SBDC and Chamber featured Jody Gentry of Mediajaw
helping members think about how to derive more value from their websites.
We should also report that the Goodfellow Partnership meeting in June included the
signing of three MOUs benefitting both the San Angelo community and the Base.
Watch for a more complete update on this extremely important Chamber-sponsored
initiative soon.
Leadership San Angelo graduated its 31st class last month. During the event, former
Mayor Alvin New was named the "Bob Diebitsch Outstanding Alumnus Civic Leader of
the Year," Griff Griffin of West Central Wireless received the Association's Member of
the Year Award, 1st Community Federal Credit Union was named the Association's
Outstanding Business, and Greg Stephens was honored as outgoing President of the
Association as Lindsey Elliott stepped in as its 2014-2015 President. Approximately
840 individuals have graduated from LSA over the past three decades, helping prepare
San Angeloans for a variety of community service options. Applications for the next
class will be available in early August, and you may contact Sandra Pomroy now to
receive an application when available.
Please make note of these opportunities:
 Register soon for the 11th annual West Texas Legislative Summit on August 5-7.
By now you will have received your invitation in the mail featuring the itinerary
and the variety of panels and speakers focused on energy. I hope you will take
advantage of the meals and socials designed to put you face to face with decisionmakers. The West Texas Energy Expo still has a few exhibit spaces available to
showcase your products and services.
 Join us for the next Business Brown Bag lunch July 15 on the HR topic “How Wellness Drives Results,” led by Shannon Health & Wellness. Please call 655-4136 to
reserve you free space in the Riverview Room, and let the staff know if you’d like
to order a $7 box lunch with the session.
 Join us for Business @ Happy Hour on Tuesday, July 22, at Ener-Tel Services, 4512
Adobe Drive.
Enjoy your Independence Day celebrations, and we’ll see you soon.
Join the over 700 chamber
members who are now
connected to the Chamber’s
Smartphone App:
SanAngeloChamber2Go
WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST MEMBERS
Accolade Home Care
HOME HEALTH CARE
Shandy Childs
133 W. Concho, Ste 102 - 76903
(325) 659-6919
Cozy Living Used Furniture
FURNITURE - USED
Mark Vega
220 N. Chadbourne - 76903
(325) 206-4182
Affordable Dentures
DENTIST (SPECIALIZING IN
DENTURES)
Dr. Saulo Gimenez-Reyes
Tamara Morgan
3111 Southwest Blvd. - 76904
(325) 224-4333
Cytherea Salon
HAIR SALON
Melissa Morse
1018 Colorado - 76901
(325) 300-2448
Ambit Energy
ENERGY PROVIDER
Jerry inskeep
2411 W. Avenue N - 76904
(325) 656-0454
Earnest Roofing
ROOFING CONTRACTORS
Philip Earnest
Tom Maring
115 W. 19th - 76903
(325) 227-4196
www.earnestroofing.com
Angry Cactus West Texas Bar & Grill
BAR & GRILL
Tim Condon
1 West Concho Avenue - 76903
(325) 939-9011
www.theangrycactus.com
Chaparral Ranch
HUNTING / BED & BREAKFAST
Don Moore
18360 FM 380 PKD 1773
Paint Rock, TX 76866
(210) 420-7150
- GOLD MEMBER -
GC Vapor
ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES, VAPOR
Andria Emmons
4106 Sherwood Way, S-2, 76901
(325) 949-0150
www.gcvapor.net
- GOLD MEMBER Gateway Mortgage Group, LLC
MORTGAGE BANKING
Renee Crowder
4950 Knickerbocker Rd. - 76904
(325) 340-4600
www.gatewayloan.com/san-angelo
Mary Kay - LaTonia Sutton
COSMETICS, SKINCARE, BEAUTY TIPS & GIFTS
LaTonia Sutton
1026 Amberton Parkway - 76901
(325) 650-5089
Odessa Pumps & Equipment, Inc.
PUMPS AND EQUIPMENT
INDUSTRIAL
Morris Vannoy
3209 West County Rd.
Odessa, TX 79764
(432) 333-2817
University of Phoenix
EDUCATION
Vanessa Smallpage-Herrera
3157 E. Elwood St.
Phoenix, AZ 85038
(915) 765-7521
www.phoenix.edu
From the Economic Development Division
From the Convention & Visitors Bureau
July Conventions, Meetings, & Major Events
Date
Event
Anticipated Out of
Town Attendance
7/1--8/10 American Plains Artists Signature Show 400
7/3-7/4 3rd of July Pops Concert & Fireworks Hundreds
7/9-7/11 Academy for Teachers of Young Children 500
Suzanna presented a seminar on tourism for the Hospitality
Class from Big Lake High School. The group really enjoyed
their visit to San Angelo.
July 2014 Community Calendar
See the Community Calendar at
www.sanangelo.org for detailed information
1,8, 15, 22, 29....Sunset Mall Summer Kids World
1-31... .................American Plains Artists Signature Show, Fort
Concho
3...........................July Pops, San Angelo Symphony
4...........................July 4th Fireworks -Lake Nasworthy
4...........................Freedom Fest, Foster Field
4...........................Holiday Artillery Salutes, Ft. Concho
4, 11, 18, 25.......Downtown Movie Night
5...........................1st Saturday at Chicken Farm Art Ctr
10.........................Opening Exhibits, San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts
10, 17, 22............Fun at the Fort
12 - 13.................Silver Spur Gun & Knife Show
17.........................Downtown Art Walk
17.........................Wine Tasting, Concho Valley Winery
18-20...................Wake the Desert Wakeboarding
19.........................Cactus Market Days
26.........................St. Mary’s Jamaica Music Fest 2014
American Plains Artists Signature Show to be in San Angelo!
The APA Signature Show will be at Fort Concho July 1-August 10th, with the opening reception scheduled for Tuesday, July 1st from 5-8 PM.
The public is invited to attend this celebration of art of the Plains featuring realistic & representational artworks in traditional media that depict the American
Great Plains region - its landscape, wildlife, people, and way of life - in historical
or modern times. Artworks in the show are rendered by nationally recognized,
award-winning artists.
For more information go to www.americanplainsartists.com or fortconcho.com.
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July Business @ Happy Hour
Tuesday, July 22nd ▪ 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.
Hosted by:
Stock up on business cards and
network with your fellow
Chamber Members.
Jackpot Drawing: $500
Remember, all Chamber members have been
entered in the drawing for the cash prize, but
you MUST be present to win!
Global Leadership Summit
Friday, July 4
Office Closed
Happy 4th of July!
Tuesday, July 15 @ noon
Business Brown Bag
See Insert for Details
Tuesday, July 22 @ 5:00 p.m.
Business @ Happy Hour
Wednesday, July 23 @ 4:30 p.m.
Finance Committee Meeting
Thursday, July 31 @ 8:00 a.m.
Board of Directors Meeting
Wednesday, July 16 @ 3:00 p.m.
Economic Development Council
Business Resource Center
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Thursday, July 17 @ noon
YPSA Luncheon
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Monday, July 21 @ 6:30
Concho Cadre Mixer
Tuesday, July 22 @ 3:30 p.m.
CVB Advisory Board (tentative)
The Small Business Development Center is located in the Business Resource Center at 69 N. Chadbourne. All classes will be held at this location unless
otherwise specified. To register, call 942-2098 or email [email protected].
July 1
Shaking the Money Tree: Finding Funding for
Your Business 6-8:30 p.m. No Charge
July 22 How to Write Your Business Plan Part I: Focus on the
Narrative 6- 8:30 p.m. No Charge
July 10 Starting A Business? What You Need to Know!
6-8:30 p.m. No Charge
July 24 Sales Tax Basics: "Do I Have to Collect Sales Tax"
6-8:30 p.m. No Charge
July 15 Business Brown Bag Series: How Wellness Drives Results 12 noon-1 p.m. No Charge
July 29 How to Write Your Business Plan Part II: Focus on Financials 6-8:30 p.m. No Charge
July 31 Guerilla Marketing 6:00-8:30 p.m. $15.00
Ribbon cuttings
Big Brothers Big Sisters New Location
408 S. Oakes  325-486-2200
Hawthorn Suites
5750 Sherwood Way  325-617-5292
Team Chip Tae Kwon Do New Location
3508 Knickerbocker 325-949-1405
Canine Creations Grooming & Dog Boutique
204 E. Avenue L, Suite B  325-658-2767
Mayfield Paper Company
Presents
San Angelo
Claybird
Association
July 18 - 19, 2014
Agenda
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sure Shot Sponsor....................... $7,500
High Flyer Sponsor...................... $5,000
Gun Sponsor............................. $1,250
Table Sponsor.............................. $750
Shooting Game Sponsor.................. $500
Golf Cart Sponsor......................... $300
Station Sponsor............................ $250
Contact Suzi Reynolds (325) 657-8343 for
additional sponsorship opportunities:
• Promotional items with your logo
• Donated items for the live and silent auctions
Friday, July 18
3:00 pm Registration: limited space available,
pre-registration required
4:00 pm
Friday Rotation, Green Course only
3:00-8:00 pm
• Shooting Games
$10 per game, game pay out 50%
• Pre-registration for Saturday
• Snacks & drinks available - no alcohol
provided until after rotation is complete
Saturday, July 19
7:00 am
• Registration, complimentary breakfast
• Practice station – $5 per round
8:00 am until start of live auction
• Silent auction
• Shooting Games
$10 per game, game pay out 50%
1st Rotation
8:30 am
11:00 am-2:30 pm
12:00 pm
Lunch - Additional tickets are $10 each
2nd Rotation
Following Rotation
Gun Repair Rig
on-site
Rhino Chokes will offer: EDM porting, forcing cone
work, custom gun fitting, install gray coils, install
recoil pad. A full line of Rhino choke tubes, cleaning
kits, counter balance twisters are available. Any
gunsmithing needed such as choke fitting, cutting and
threading, custom chokes, etc. can be done.
• Live Auction
• Awards
• Gun Giveaway - Random drawing
(Must be present to win)
• Board gun sponsored by:
Glazer’s Wholesale
(Need not be present to win)
Spectators Welcome!
Thanks
to
Our Sponsors
CC
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Crooked Cross Ranch
Dian Graves Owen
Foundation
All event proceeds raised at
this year’s shoot will benefit
the following programs at
Shannon Medical Center:
• Oncology – Angel Fund
• AirMed1 - Support for region
• Diabetes Management
Outreach
• Outpatient Dialysis
• Shannon Care Coordination
• 6W – Adult special needs care
Prizes
45 guns will be given away by random
draw during the live auction. Shooters
are eligible for three guns if they shoot
three courses.
All shooters are eligible to win:
• Sig Sauer 1911 .45 caliber pistol
• Semi-automatic Sig Sauer rifle
• Beretta 391 12 ga shotgun
MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN!
Sporting Clay Shoot Registration Form
_________ $175 Non-registered Shooter
_________ Shooter may shoot three courses for $400
$ _________ I’m unable to attend the shoot this year,
please accept my donation.
_________ Extra lunch tickets $10 each
Oil Dog Pipe Rentals, LP Raffle
____Sig Sauer 1911 .45 Caliber Pistol or
____M400 A-R Semi Automatic
Tickets $20 each
___________ TOTAL Amount Enclosed
I would like to designate my registration fee toward:
______Oncology – Angel Fund ______AirMed1 - support for service area
______Diabetes Outreach
______Outpatient Dialysis
______6W
______Shannon Care Coordination
______ All of the Above
Register & Pay Online:
www.shannonhealth.com
For more information contact:
Shannon Medical Center Development Office,
Suzi Reynolds, P.O. Box 1879, San Angelo, TX 76902
(325) 657-8343
[email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Partners in Progress!
The activities and initiatives of the San Angelo Chamber of Commerce offer you the
opportunity to work with more than 1,700 partners working towards the success of our
business community. Take advantage of these partnerships by participating in the
monthly Chamber activities or by serving on a committee.
June Luncheon
Approximately 150 members attended
the June Chamber luncheon to hear
from Richard Froeschle, Director of the
Labor Market & Career Information department of the Texas Workforce Commission. Very few speakers can make a
presentation on statistics as entertaining as Froeschle can. A copy of his
presentation is available on the Chamber website at www.sanangelo.org/
uptown/labor.php.
Business @ Happy Hour
Many thanks to May’s Business @ Happy
Hour host, Texas Pacifico Railroad (right)
and June’s host, San Angelo Colts Baseball (below) for providing a venue for our
members to meet and network!
Over for more activities and photos
Leadership San Angelo Graduates 31st Class
Twenty three individuals took their place among the over 800 graduates of the Leadership San Angelo program, having successfully completed the 9-month course. Among other accomplishments, this year’s class carried forward the Legacy program instituted by last year’s class wherein the class organizes and executes a community project. The Boys and Girls Club of
San Angelo was the beneficiary of their project and received a new playground surface and new computers. During June’s
event, former Mayor Alvin New was named the “Bob Diebitsch Outstanding Alumnus Civic Leader of the Year,” Griff Griffin
(West Central Wireless) received the Association’s Member of the Year Award, 1st Community Federal Credit Union was
named the Association’s Outstanding Business, and Greg Stephens was honored as outgoing President of the Alumni Association. Lindsey Elliott stepped in as 2014-2015 President of the Association. Congratulations to the award recipients and
Leadership’s newest graduates.
Note: There will not be a luncheon in July. We’ll see you at
the “State of the City” luncheon on Tuesday, August 12th.
B U S IN E S S
Brown Bag
Lunch Series
San Angelo, TX
BUSINESS BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES
HUMAN RESOURCES SERIES
“How Wellness Drives Results”
E AT. L E A R N . N E T W O R K .
Don’t miss this FREE monthly noontime
“bring your own brown bag” business
focused speaker series. Box lunches
are available upon request when
registering.
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San Angelo, TX
BUSINESS
Brown
Bag
LUNCH SERIES
SPEAKER:
Shannon
Health & Wellness
July 15, 2014
12 noon - 1 p.m. Doors open 11:45 a.m.
(Third Tuesday of Each Month)
Visitor Center Riverview Room, 418 W. Avenue B., San Angelo, TX 76903
RSVP: 325.655.4136 (optional box lunch available for a nominal fee)
BUSINESS BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES BROUGHT TO YOU BY
ASU Small Business Development Center (ASU-SBDC)
San Angelo Chamber of Commerce
The Business Factory
E-mail [email protected] Website www.angelo.edu/bbb
Seating is limited! RSVP today!
325.655.4136
WHAT TO EXPECT
2500 Attendees
Over 90 Exhibitor Booths
Exclusive Business-toBusiness Networking Time
23 ANNUAL BUSINESS EXPO
RD
Free Seminars
Silent Auction
Largest Business @ Happy
WHEN
SEPTEMBER 25, 2014
SILVER SPONSOR
$800
WHERE
Booth in Prime Location
MCNEASE CONVENTION CENTER
500 RIO CONCHO DRIVE
Opportunity to Conduct a
Seminar or Demonstration
Banner Displayed
Logo Displayed on Screen
WHAT
THE LARGEST BUSINESS-TOBUSINESS TRADE SHOW IN THE
CONCHO VALLEY.
This annual event holds unique opportunities for businesses,
non-profits, and individuals.
Logo included on all Expo
Related Promotions
DATES TO NOTE
Application for Previous
Year Exhibitors Begin:
7-1-2014
Registration Opens to New
Exhibitors:
Be watching your mail for your BUSINESS EXPO application.
8-11-2014
Contact Brigett at the Chamber for more information.
[email protected]
(325) 655-4136
Early Bird Booth
Registration Deadline:
fga
8-29-2014
SILENT AUCTION
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-to-business trade show.
The Silent Auction will be held in conjunction with the Business Expo on Thursday, September
25th at the McNease Convention Center. Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your business!
Our organization will donate the following item(s), service(s), or gift certificate(s) for the 2014 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
(DATE)
Please pick up my gift on ____________________________
(DATE)
Company Name: __________________________________________
Contact Person: __________________________________________
Address:___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone: __________________________ Fax:__________________________ E-mail:_______________________________________
Please send completed form as soon as possible to Chamber of Commerce Attn: Peggy Arnold
Mail: 418 W. Ave. B, San Angelo, TX 76903
Fax: 658-1110
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 655-4136