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Volume 32
SAN ANGELO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
PHONE 325.655.4136
FAX 325.658.1110
418 W. AVENUE B
E-MAIL CHAMBER@SANANGELO.ORG
SAN ANGELO, TEXAS 76903
INTERNET : www.sanangelo.org
Number 9
September 2008
September Luncheon to Focus on Sports Tourism
Each year, our Chamber acknowledges the economic impact of tourism
on our community with an awards
luncheon. This year, the luncheon will
focus on Sports Tourism with keynote
speaker Laura Dixon.
Laura Dixon is the chairman of the
Dallas/Fort Worth Area Council Sports Marketing
Co-op, an honor she attributes to the time she has
spent directing the sports marketing efforts for the
city of Plano. Her most lauded community relations effort for the Plano CVB was the creation of
the YES! (Youth Explore Sports) Expo, which was
honored as the National Association of Sports
Commissions’ “Best Locally Created Event.”
Dixon has served as the Deputy Director of the
Dallas Mavericks International Global Games,
worked as the Special Team Chair for the Dallas
Race for the Cure, and co-chaired the grassroots
marketing campaign for the Big 12 Women’s BasThanks to Our September Sponsors:
ketball Championship. She also served on the staff
of the Dallas/Fort Worth Regional Sports Commission, the Dallas 2012 Olympic Trials Organizing
Committee, and the Dallas CVB Sports Marketing
Department.
Please join us for this interesting program. Call
the Chamber to register today!
The 2008-2009 Images of
San Angelo Magazine is Here
This unique edition showcases the best of
San Angelo. See page 6 for more details
about the magazine and to find out where
you can pick up your own copy today!
The Chamber of Commerce will have no
Business After Hours in September.
Please join us in the “Wild West” at
Business Showcase on October 7th at the
Wells Fargo Pavilion. See pages 4 & 5
for details.
2008 Goodfellow Friendship
Golf Tournament
Keith Mortimore & Sally Reid
Date, Time, Location
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
River Terrace Restaurant, 800 W. Avenue D
Deadline to Register
Friday, September 5th
Cost
Cost is $15 per person, payable at the door
To Make Your Reservation
Call the Chamber at 655-4136 (after hours, ext. 223)
or visit www.sanangelo.org to register online.
Friday, September 19
Quicksand Golf Course
Players & Hole Sponsors Still Needed
Call the Chamber for more details
A Look Inside…
From the Chairman............................................................................ 2
“Engage!” Seminar ............................................................................ 3
West Texas Legislative Summit ........................................................ 3
Chamber Calendar ............................................................................ 3
17th Annual Business Showcase/Silent Auction ........................ 4 & 5
New Chamber Members.................................................................... 6
Member Memo Board ........................................................................ 6
Convention & Visitors Bureau ........................................................... 7
ASU SBDC Classes .......................................................................... 8
Ribbon Cuttings ................................................................................ .8
TeleCom Unlimited ............................................................................ 9
PAYS Mentoring Opportunities........................................................ 10
Diversity Award Nominations.................................................. 11 & 12
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Action Report
September 2008
From The Chairman
Chairman’s Letter
San Angelo
Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors
Fred Hernandez ........ Chairman of the Board
Stacie Elkins........................Chairman-Elect
Bryan Horner ................................ Treasurer
Gary Cox ............. Immediate Past Chairman
Robert Aguilar
Patrick Crump
Lori Francks
Bobbie Foreman
Philip Glass
Leslie Healy
Thomas Peeples, Jr.
George Randall
Jim Raymond
Joe Sanchez
Bernay Sheffield
Tim Vasquez
Jorge Velarde
Blake Vincent
Scott White
Ex-Officio Directors
Edward Carrasco ......... ...Leadership Alumni
Association
Col. Richard Ayres .............. Goodfellow AFB
17th Training Wing
Don Butts .................. San Angelo Industries
Dr. Carol Ann Bonds. .... Superintendent SAISD
Dr. Joseph Rallo ................... President, ASU
Drew Darby ................. State Representative
J.W. Lown.................... Mayor of San Angelo
LeAnne Byrd ........... Provost, Howard College
Mike Brown ..........Tom Green County Judge
Staff
Phil Neighbors .............................. President
Peggy Arnold .......................... VP Operations
Pat Malloy ........... VP Economic Development
Jennifer Serrato ….. Communications Coord.
Sandra Pomroy .............. Events Coordinator
Annetta Gray………….Membership Assistant
Teri Turner………………………....Receptionist
Kathy Keaton .............. Membership Director
Beverly Hanks ........ Financial Administrator
Pamela Miller ...................................VP CVB
Jenni Hutcheson........ Sales & Servicing Dir.
Eve Keim ............ Visitor Center Coordinator
Richard Porter ...................... Sales Manager
San Angelo Chamber of Commerce
418 W. Avenue B
San Angelo, TX 76903
Phone: 325.655.4136
Fax: 325.658.1110
E-Mail: chamber@sanangelo.org
Internet: www.sanangelo.org
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Autumn in Sight
August brought us a variety of weather…the hottest of the summer,
then some rain and cooler days. August at the Chamber showed the
same variety - a major annual event, assistance to our smallest and
largest employers, and preparations for the year coming up, among
other activities.
The fifth annual West Texas Legislative Summit at ASU received
the highest compliments of any so far, thanks in large part to
Fred Hernandez
efforts of State Representative Drew Darby, who invited legisla- Chairman of the Board
tors from throughout the state to a familiarization tour of San
Angelo one day and the Summit itself the next. The topic of “Transportation Challenges
and Opportunities in West Texas” was timely for local participants and our regional guests,
with top notch speakers laying out options for future challenges. Appreciation is extended
to sponsors Drew Darby, Angelo State University, and State Senator Robert Duncan, along
with underwriters AEP Texas, AT&T, Atmos Energy, Performant DCS, Shannon Medical
Center, Texas Midwest Community Network and Verizon Communications.
Thanks to all who attended the August 12 luncheon featuring Mayor JW Lown and City
Manager Harold Dominguez for a “State of the City” presentation sponsored by 1st Community Federal Credit Union. Watch for information regarding partnerships on downtown
revitalization and other initiatives proposed. Thanks also to 1st Community FCU for sponsoring our Business After Hours August 27 at the 1st Community Credit Union Spur Arena.
By now, I hope you’ve received a mailing with the new Images magazine, upcoming
events, and a ballot presenting a slate of new board members offered by the Chamber’s
Nominating Committee. You also should have received an email or fax with the Chamber’s
annual survey for you to tell us how we are doing, and how we may better serve you and
your priorities. Please let our office know if either of these did not reach you.
Here are some events coming up that I hope you’ll consider:
• Booth space will sell out for the Chamber’s October 7 Business Showcase soon. The
theme is “Western, TEXAS Style,” and this is the Chamber’s premier marketing event.
Please call Sandra at 655-4136, ext. 223 or email her at srp@sanangelo.org for reservations
or more details.
• The next Business After Hours is scheduled October 7 in conjunction with Business
Showcase at the Wells Fargo Pavilion from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m., and the Silent Auction will
conclude at the same time. More items are needed for the Silent Auction, and you may contact Sandra at the contact information above to donate.
• The Membership Luncheon on September 9 will showcase tourism, with Plano CVB
Sports Marketing Consultant Laura Dixon the featured speaker. The event will take place at
the River Terrace Restaurant Tuesday, Sept. 9, from 11:30 to 1. Sponsors are Cal-Tech, and
Keith Mortimore and Sally Reid with Wachovia Securities. Reservations may be made by
calling 655-4136 ext. 232, or emailing akg@sanangelo.org.
• Schedule a business advising or a brainstorming session through the Chamber with the
representatives from ASU’s Small Business Development Center. They will be at the
Chamber office on September 8 and 22. Call Phil at 655-4136 ext. 222 for appointment
times or more information.
• The fantastic half-day “Engage!” motivational workshop featuring Tutt & Daggs takes
place Sept. 16 at the San Angelo Convention Center from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Register or get
more information on our website: www.sanangelo.org.
• Finally, have some fun and raise money for a good cause by participating in the Military Affairs Committee’s 16th annual Goodfellow Friendship Golf Tournament on Friday,
Sept. 19 at Quicksand Golf Course. Proceeds benefit Project WarmHeart, which assists
military personnel in time of need, particularly while family members are deployed. The
cost to play is $65 per person, or $55 for Quicksand members, and sponsorships and door
prizes are still needed as well. Contact Sandra at 655-4136 ext. 223.
Your Chamber is always here to serve you. Call us.
Fred Hernandez
Chairman of the Board
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September 2008
Action Report
“Engage!”
Brought back
by popular
demand!
Reignite and Get Motivated!
Understand the power of being engaged professionally, and discover
unseen opportunities to add value to others. This session will challenge
you to reexamine your own attitude and take your life experiences to the
next level. In short...Engage!
For more information call 655-4136 or register online at www.sanangelo.org
LOCATION: SAN ANGELO CIVIC CENTER
500 Rio Concho Drive
DATE: Tuesday, September 16, 2008
TIME: 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Refreshments Provided
This program qualifies for
Continuing Education Credit (CEUs)
Member Registration Fee
Deadline to register:
Thursday, September 11, 2008
$69 per person
(1-5 people from same company)
$59 per person
(6-10 people from same company)
$89 (Non-Chamber Member)
Capacity Crowd Attends 5th Annual West Texas Legislative Summit
A series of top-notch speakers contributed to the success of this year’s
West Texas Legislative Summit, which focused on transportation challenges and opportunities. Over 200 people attended the Summit. Among
the excellent lineup of speakers was (left) Amadeo Saenz, Jr., Executive
Director of the Texas Department of Transportation. (Middle) Mayor J.
W. Lown introduced U.S. Senator John Cornyn at a press conference immediately after the Senator spoke to Summit participants. (Right) State
Representative Drew Darby showcased San Angelo to members of the
House of Representatives who traveled to San Angelo the day before the
Summit. About 10 representatives enjoyed a tour of our community as
well as a reception and dinner at the San Angelo Museum of Fine
Arts. Many thanks to our partners – Representative Drew Darby, Senator
Robert Duncan and Angelo State University – for making the 5th annual
Summit the largest to date. Copies of the handouts may be requested by
calling Peggy Arnold at the Chamber office.
Chamber of Commerce
September Calendar
Sept. 1
Sept. 4
Sept. 8
Sept. 8
Sept. 9
Sept. 16
Sept. 17
Sept. 19
Sept. 30
Sept. 22
Office Closed for Labor Day
Chamber Board Mtg. - 8:00 a.m.
Business Advising - Chamber Office
Concho Cadre Board Mtg. - Noon
Chamber Luncheon (see pg. 1)
Engage! Seminar
Economic Dev. Council - 3:00 p.m.
Goodfellow Friendship Golf Tournament.
CVB Board Retreat 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Business Advising - Chamber Office
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September 2008
Action Report
17th Annual BUSINESS SHOWCASE
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wells Fargo Pavilion
THERE ARE A FEW SPACES STILL AVAILABLE!
Rope In The Business…In a Big ‘Ol Texas Sized Business Environment. Meet some Cowboys and Indians, make new friends and customers - at the 2008 Wild, Wild West BUSINESS SHOWCASE, sponsored by the San Angelo Chamber of Commerce.
Getting connected has never been easier, especially at this year’s Business Showcase. Our theme for this year’s show,
“Western, TEXAS Style”, combined with the Chamber’s Silent Auction and Business After Hours, should draw steady traffic
throughout the day for this one-day show. Where else can you network with over 100 fellow business exhibitors under one roof,
not to mention the over 2,500 attendees that will walk through the exhibits during the day? Most repeat exhibitors to the business
tradeshow say that this is the premier marketing event of the year. There are only a limited number of booth spaces available.
Call Sandra Pomroy at the Chamber today, 655-4136!
Give your business that extra edge by participating in the
17th Annual BUSINESS SHOWCASE.
Exhibitors to Date:
1st Community Federal Credit
Union
3D-s Plumbing
All About Offices/Angelo Awards
Allison - Lacy Real Estate
American Commercial College
Angelo Awards/All About Offices
Angelo Water Service Co.
Aquafuzion
ASU Continuing Studies
ASU-SBDC
The Bank and Trust
Baptist Retirement Community
Bill Neil Specialty Advertising
Budget Blinds
Butterfly Life
CAN-DOO Budjet Rentals
Cano's Diamonds
Checkstar
Citibank
Coldwell Banker Patterson Properties
(Silver Sponsors are in bold)
Computer Bytes
Curves
DeCoty Coffee Company
Dierschke & Dierschke Realtors
Ener-Tel Services
Evins Personnel Consultants
The Floor Store
Foster Communications
Gandy Ink
Habitat for Humanity
Howard College
Kinder Hearts
Knobs and More, Inc.
Mary Kay Cosmetics
Names & Numbers
Partylite
Performant/DCS
Power Systems Computers
Qualtrust Credit Union
ReBath of San Angelo
Reliant Energy
Rio Concho Retirement Communities
River Crest Hospital
San Angelo Area-Wide Phonebook
San Angelo Assn. of REALTORS
San Angelo Fire Department
Sam's Club
San Angelo Community
Medical Center
San Angelo Federal Credit Union
San Angelo Security
Shannon Medical Center
Sitel
SNG Satellite
The Spa Unique
Spherion
State Farm Insurance
Suddenlink Communications
Sunset Spas
Superior Services
TARRAH Cosmetics, Inc.
TLC
SILVER SPONSORS
Tom Green County Library
Tommie Huffman Photography
Twin Mountain Fence
Texas Department of Transportation
U.S. Postal Service
United Blood Services
Verizon
VIP Health Checks, Inc.
Wachovia Securities
Wells Fargo Bank
West Central Wireless
West Office Supply
West Texas Fire Extinguisher, Inc.
West Texas Rehabilitation Center
Western Poster Services
Workforce Solutions of the
Concho Valley
WTU Retail Energy
September 2008
Page 5
Action Report
DID YOU KNOW THAT THIS YEAR’S SHOWCASE WILL INCLUDE
A BUSINESS AFTER HOURS AND SILENT AUCTION?
There is Still Time to Participate and Receive VISIBILITY!
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2008
4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wells Fargo Pavilion
EVENT SPONSOR
In Conjunction with
Business Showcase
CONSIDER PARTICIPATING IN THE SILENT AUCTION
Please donate a product or service to the auction. Proceeds from this event will help to fund Chamber programs.
Business Showcase drew approximately 2,500 people last year. Don’t miss this opportunity
to showcase your company or products/services at San Angelo’s best Business Tradeshow/SILENT
AUCTION! If you can help this year by donating an auction item, please contact the Chamber office!
SILENT AUCTION AND BUSINESS AFTER HOURS SPONSORS
Superior Services
Pinkie’s Liquor Store
AUCTION ITEMS DONATED TO DATE:
The Aermotor Co. 14" model windmill
with Aermotor Windmill cap Value: $40
Angelo Water Service - Culligan
Culligan model truck Value: $39.95
Arden Road Animal Clinic
Annual vaccinations Value: $37.50
ASU ASU flag, bookends, totebag, cap,
pin, & pen
Brother Leo’s Gift Shop Angel wall plaque
Value: $44.95
Budget Blinds Rug - approximately
30" x 40" Value: $75
Bug Express Pest Control
1 year pest control Value: $350
Butterfly Life T-shirt, months membership,
& a water bottle Value: $60
Chicken Farm Art Center
12" ceramic bowl Value: $80
DeCoty Coffee Co. Gourmet coffees,
teas, & spices Value: $50
Fuentes Café Downtown Gift certificate
Value: $50
Gandy Ink Screen Printing & Embroidery
Embroidered jacket Value: $50
Goodyear Proving Grounds 4 tires
Value: $700
Habitat for Humanity Gift basket with
autographed Shaquille O'Neal children's
book Value: $50
Halfmann's Cake Cottage Gift certificate
Value: $25
Kinder Hearts Item: TBD Value: $100
Legend Jewelers 14K amethyst ring
Value: $195
Mary Kay Cosmetics Gift basket
Performant Item: TBD Value: $50
Power Systems Computers Microsoft
wireless desktop keyboard/mouse
Value: $60
Qualtrust Credit Union Specialty wine &
wine bag
Rick Williams, DDS Sonicare FlexCare
Value: $149.95
San Angelo Assn. of REALTORS
"Nicole" metallic sequin handbag
Value: $65
The Spa Unique Product gift package
Value: $150
Spherion Gift basket Value: $50
Stampede Express Signed football & jersey
Value: $150
Suddenlink 6 months preferred internet
service Value: $300
SunTrax Tanning Salon 5 level I visits
Value: $25
Tarrah Cosmetics, Inc. 1 bottle of
TARRAH Satin & 1 bottle of Aloe Vera
Black Cherry Juice Value: $70
Terminix 2 - 1 time pest control services
Value: $199 each
The UPS Store 2 Gift cards Value: $50 each
Tommie Huffman Photography
11”x14” canvas wrap of artist signature
artwork Value: $411
Walls & Windows Gift certificate
Value: $100
Wilson Tire & Auto Gift certificate
Value: $50
XL Electric Gift certificate Value: $100
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September 2008
Action Report
2008-2009 IMAGES OF SAN ANGELO
Magazine Published
The San Angelo Chamber of
Commerce is pleased to announce the debut of Images
of San Angelo 2008-2009.
This 4th edition showcases
the best features of our community, from the arts to the
growing restaurant scene, and
much more, through original
features and outstanding photography.
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A free service for Chamber
members. Please call 655-4136.
Candles Handmade by J.F.
Gifts & More
Offers a variety of colors and scents. Special orders are welcome for birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, or any special
occasion. Open Tues. - Sat. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Located at 4106 Sherwood Way, 949-6200.
Lonestar Music Festival & Chili Cook-off
The Chamber will distribute
the magazine through the Visitor Center to prospective
residents and businesses. Copies will also be used as a
marketing tool for the Convention & Visitors Bureau and
the Economic Development Division as they work trade
show events throughout the year.
Images of San Angelo is part of a complete publishing
program that includes an online edition of the magazine,
a photographic video tour of the community, and a targeted distribution network.
This unique marketing publication is truly a collaborative effort, and we sincerely thank all of the local businesses that supported the project through advertising.
Images of San Angelo is published annually. For more
information on how your company or business can be a
part of the next edition, please contact Peggy Arnold at
the Chamber, 655-4136.
If you have not already done so, we encourage you to
pick up a copy of the magazine any time at the Chamber
office.
Sept. 27, 2008 ♦ San Angelo Riverstage
Tickets: $30 in advance or $35 at the gate
Artists will include the Randy Rogers Band, the Bleu
Edmondson Band, Carrie Rucker, Texas Renegade, and
much, much more. Come enjoy an entire day of great country music entertainment!
For more information, please contact Terry Hucks - GM,
KDCD Lonestar “TRUE” Country 92.9 at 947-0899.
San Angelo Chapter of Credit Unions
15th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
Monday, Sept. 22, 2008 - San Angelo Country Club
Registration begins at 11:00 a.m.
Cost: $100 per player
For more information, or to register,
please contact Jerry Merrill at 944-4551, ext. 242
Boys & Girls Club Annual SAMS Dinner
The Boys & Girls Club of San Angelo will hold its annual SAMS (Steak & More Steak) dinner and silent auction on Thursday, September 25th, at The Venue. Tickets
are $85 per person and reserved tables for 8 are $675.
Steak will be plentiful and proceeds for this fundraising
event help to support programs for both locations of the
Boys & Girls Club in San Angelo. Call 655-8343 for
more information or to order your tickets.
Welcome New Chamber Members!
Addresses Real Estate
REAL ESTATE
Laura Scott
2801 Southwest Blvd.
San Angelo, TX 76904
(325) 942-6400
America's Choice Carpet
Cleaning Service
CARPET/UPHOLSTERY
CLEANING
Paul Martinez
P.O. Box 382
Miles, TX 76861
(325) 468-2175
Aquafuzion of San Angelo
WATER CONDITIONING &
FILTRATION
Elma Bernal
3369 Knickerbocker
San Angelo, TX 76904
(325) 223-2782
Championship Management
Consultants
LEADERSHIP TRAINING
Glen Sefcik
P.O. Box 85
Vancourt, TX 76955
(510) 684-9365
ASU - Strategy, Planning
and Policy
EDUCATION - ACADEMIC
Dr. James Limbaugh
ASU Station #11017
San Angelo, TX 76909
(325) 942-2708
Main St Mobile
ADVERTISING/MARKETING
Mitch McAda
P.O. Box 60190
San Angelo, TX 76906
(325) 374-1915
Nabors Well Services
OIL & GAS SERVICES
Bill Hudak
1214 Gas Plant Rd.
San Angelo, TX 76904
(325) 651-2249
VIP Health Checks
HEALTH SCREENING
Jeff Peiser
5010 Knickerbocker Rd.
San Angelo, TX 76904
(325) 657-7111
September 2008
Action Report
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From the Convention
& Visitors Bureau
Longtime Volunteer Recognized
For 28 years of his life, Mr. Loyd Bell
has been committed to the San Angelo State Park. He is a volunteer and
has given much of his time and efforts to the Park . In 2007, Bell, now
87 , was named Senior Citizen of the
Year, and was awarded $2,500.
In July, with the help of the Texas
Department of Criminal Justice work
crew, a new addition to the existing
trail system at the San Angelo State Park was completed. The trailhead entrance has been dedicated to
Mr. Bell. Congratulations, and thank you for all your
hard work and dedication through the years!
CVB Staff Member Receives Certificate
Congratulations to San Angelo
CVB’s Jenni Hutcheson. She received a Group Sales Certificate,
recognizing her for classes she has
taken in the field. The CVB attended the Texas Association of
Convention & Visitors Bureau annual conference in early August.
From the Mailbag...
My wife and I were recently
in San Angelo visiting with
high school friends. While
we were there, we shopped,
attended a Jazz concert at
First Methodist Church,
played golf along the Concho River, and more. We
wanted to let the San Angelo Chamber know that
everyone we came in contact with was friendly and
helpful.
-J. Tyler &
Billie Smith
Mangum, OK
Texas certainly
does things big!
San Angelo helped
make big fans of
those of us from
the Midwest.
Thank you so much
for your warm hospitality!
-Midwest Travel
Writers
Association
Convention & Visitors Bureau’s
September 2008 Events
3 ................... Speaker Series at Fort Concho
3-10 ............. The Secret Life of Girls – Angelo Civic Theatre
3 ................... UnWine Wednesdays at D’Vine Wine
4 ................... Live Blues in the Blues Inn at Sealy Flats
4 ................... Art Thursdays at the San Angelo
Museum of Fine Arts
4 ................... Therapeutic Thursdays at D’Vine Wine
6 ................... San Angelo Speedway – All Classes Running
6 ................... 1st Saturday at the Chicken Farm Art Center
6 ................... Lily Fest
6 ................... Sports Maniac Sports Card and Memorabilia Fair
8 ................... Home Builders Association of San Angelo Annual
Golf Tournament
10 ................. Speaker Series at Fort Concho
10 ................. Unwine Wednesdays at D’Vine Wine
11-28 .......... “Chaps” at Angelo Civic Theatre
11 ................. Therapeutic Thursdays at D’Vine Wine
13 ................. 2nd annual Cheyenne Fiveash Memorial
Motorcycle Rally
14 ................. Acoustic Blues Jam at Miss Hattie’s
17 ................. Speaker Series at Fort Concho
17 ................. UnWine Wednesdays at D’Vine Wine
18 ................. Art Walk
18 ................. Art Thursdays at the San Angelo
Museum of Fine Arts
18 ................. Therapeutic Thursdays at D’Vine Wine
18 ................. Mind of Mencia
20-21 ......... Arts & Crafts Show at the Wells Fargo Pavilion
20 ................. San Angelo Speedway
20 ................. Dancing Under the Stars - Swing
20 ................. 6 Hours of the Dinosaur Mountain Bike Race
20 ................. Butterfield Trail Celebration and Fly-In
20-21 .......... Latino American Festival
21 ................. Chamber Music Concert
23 ................. Laughs for Lumber – Lunch & Mrs. Hughes
23 ................. America’s Funniest Grandmother
24 ................. UnWine Wednesdays at D’Vine Wine
25 ................. Art Thursdays at the San Angelo
Museum of Fine Arts
25 ................. Therapeutic Thursdays at D’Vine Wine
27 ................. National Museum Day at Fort Concho
27 ................. Armed Forces Chili Cook-off
27 ................. San Angelo Speedway
27 ................. Lonestar Music Festival and Chili Cook-Off
28 .............. ..Play it Again Dance
San Angelos' beautiful International Waterlily Collection was
recently featured in
the August/
September issue of
"Birds & Blooms" Magazine.
San Angelo welcomes the following conventions,
meetings and major events in September
Date
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Event
Expected Attendance
County Treasurers Association
175
Butterfield Trail Ultra Light Pilots
30
San Angelo High School 60th Reunion 65
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Addresses Real Estate
2801 Southwest Blvd. 942-6400
Owner: Laura Scott
The Spa Unique
432-634-5660
Bouquets Unique Florist
1961 W. Beauregard 655-4141
Co-owners: Becky Peña & Estela Salas
Julio’s Corn Chips
3304 Knickerbocker Rd. 486-9300
Owner: Jose Garcia
M2 Resources
2417 Sherwood Way
947-1177
Owner: Melissa Haynie
Preppers
4397 Sunset Dr. Suite 200
947-7737
Co-owners: Lorenzo & Leslie Lasater
and Rodney & Leslee Fleming
ASU Small Business Development Center
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 e-mail sbdc@angelo.edu.
(Advance registration requested)
QuickBooks Basics
Essentials of Starting a New Business
September 9, 4:00 - 6:30 p.m.
September 18, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
MCS Building, Lab Rm. 111B Cost: $30
The Business Plan - Your Roadmap to Success
September 11, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
QuickBooks Advance
September 23, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Intro to QuickBooks
MCS Building, Lab Rm. 111B Cost: $30
September 16, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
MCS Building, Lab Rm. 111B Cost: $30
Introduction to E-mail Marketing
September 30, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $25
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The P-16+ Education Partnership
Needs Your Help!
MENTORING OPPORTUNITY - PAYS SCHOOL
The Education Partnership has worked with the San Angelo Independent School District to identify areas in which
your business can become involved to help our students excel. The most critical area for immediate impact this
next year may be in mentoring students in the re-instituted academic alternative school, PAYS.
There will be 60 high school students on the PAYS Campus. They must meet stringent attendance and behavioral
guidelines in order to attend school for a half day until they graduate. A positive stable, encouraging presence in
each student’s life is essential to many reaching their goal. We are asking for a minimum of one face –to-face
meeting per month, along with other contact and encouragement by phone or email.
There are also other mentoring opportunities if you prefer. But the important thing is– act now! Make a difference
in a student’s life. Recruit others, and sign up below. We’ll invite you to an information/training session, or meet
you at your place of employment.
The grade level I prefer to mentor is:
____PAYS (Academic Alternative School)____Middle School____High School____Carver (Discipline Alternative School)
OUR BUSINESS WILL PARTICIPATE. CONTACT US TO GIVE US MORE DETAILS.
Business Name: ____________________________________________________________________________
Contact Person: __________________________________Email____________________Phone_____________
Name(s) of Potential Mentors__________________________________________________________________
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Please return via fax: (325) 658-1110, or email phil@sanangelo.org
Submit Your Nomination for
“A Celebration of Diversity” Business Recognition
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
During an awards luncheon on November 11th, we will recognize three minority businesses of merit whose owners/
managers demonstrate a spirit of achievement and ethnic/gender diversity. Please use the information below to nominate a
business to be recognized.
Criteria: Business must be a member of the Chamber of Commerce and exhibit one or more of the following:
* Minority Business (i.e. Black, Hispanic, Asian, Female-Owned, etc.)
* Increase in sales and/or unit volume
* Substantiated history as an established business in San Angelo
* Growth in number of employees
* Innovation in leadership or product/service provided
* Public reputation and image
* Response to adversity, demonstrating problem-solving ability
* Contributions to Chamber and/or community
Name of Business: __________________________________________ Owner/Manager (if known):_________________________
Years in Business (if known): ________ # of Full-Time Employees _____________ # of Part-Time Employees ___________
In what way does this business or business person fit any of the above criteria? Please relate your experience with this
business and SPECIFICS of why they should be recognized (attach additional sheet sheet if necessary)
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Nomination submitted by: ____________________________________________________ Phone #______________________
Return nomination form to: San Angelo Chamber of Commerce * 418 W. Avenue B - 76903 * Phone 655-4136
Fax Nominations to 658-1110 Email Nomination to phil@sanangelo.org
Deadline to submit nominations: October 17, 2008, 5:00 p.m.
Previous Recipients of the Chamber's Diversity Recognition Award
1999
Rose & Sam Ng - Mathis Field Café
Diana Kirking - Merle Norman & Carole's
Ike Tapia - Tapia Dairies
2000
Robbie Andrews - Strawberry Patches Clothing Store
Henry Hogeda, Jr. - Enrique's Restaurant
Betty Zentner - Zentner's Daughter Restaurant
John Fuentes - Fuentes Café Downtown
2001
Rudy Castenada - Area Appliance Service
Henry & Sandra Gray - Gray's Transmission Service
Manuel & Estella Santos Angelo School & Teacher's Supply
2002
Louis Gomez - Gomez Bookkeeping Service
Manuel Fernandez - Mejor Que Nada Restaurant
Pat Houston-Logan - Thrifty Nickel
2003
Raymond Meza - Twin Mountain Fence Company
Joyce Wilde - J. Wilde's
Rudy Rodriguez - Ethicon, Inc.
2004
Linda Rasor, Loleta Barnhart, Laura Gillis Barney's Studio
Betsy Lehnert - Halfmann's Cake Cottage
Barbara Riley - Olio, Inc.
2005
Mr. & Mrs. Rodney Mayberry R.M. Electrical Contractor, Inc.
Darlene Jones & Patsy McIntire Bug Express Pest Control
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Thomas - RJ's BBQ Restaurant
2006
Rudy & Ricky Menchaca - The Carpet Shop
Lydy Tabor - Tabor Interiors
Robert Aguilar - San Angelo Standard-Times
2007
Amy Atkins - Suddenlink Communications
Susan Ball - City Café and Bakery
Mary Valva - The Glass Prism