San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New

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