ACTION REPORT - San Angelo Chamber of Commerce

ACTION REPORT
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Volume 36
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 04
April 2012
Annual Economic Development Awards
Each year, the Chamber recognizes businesses and organizations in our community
that have experienced outstanding achievements in sales, employment, or physical
growth. This year, four organizations will receive the Existing Industry Expansion
Award for their 2011 expansions and one additional organization will be presented
with the Special Economic Impact Award at this month’s Chamber of Commerce
Economic Development Luncheon.
Carolyn Corbin
The keynote speaker for the event will be Carolyn Corbin, President of the Center for
the 21st Century, which provides consulting and organizational training in critical 21st
century issues. Carolyn is also an internationally renowned socioeconomic futurist,
author and speaker. She has written five books, some of which have been listed on
several best-seller lists. Her fifth book, Community Leadership 4.0: Impacting a
World Gone Wiki, was released in 2011 and is currently ranked in the top 1% on
Amazon.com.
Carolyn currently resides in McKinney, Texas, serving on multiple education, civic,
religious and historical boards and committees.
The first 50 people to arrive at the luncheon will
receive a free copy of Carolyn’s bestseller, Community
Leadership 4.0: Impacting a World Gone Wiki.
Luncheon Sponsored by:
Date, Time, Location
Tuesday, April 10, 2012 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Bentwood Country Club, 2111 Club House Lane Deadline to Register
Friday, April 6, 2012 Cost
$15 per person To Make Your Reservation
Call the Chamber at 655‐4136 (after hours, ext. 232), email lcoleman@sanangelo.org or visit www.sanangelo.org to register online. A Look Inside...
From the Chairman...................................................... 2
Staff Perspective ......................................................... 3
New Members ............................................................. 4
Convention & Visitors Bureau ..................................... 5
Members & Muffins...................................................... 6
West Texas Legislative Summit .................................. 7
Ribbon Cuttings ........................................................... 8
“We Can Do That” ...................................................... 9
Business Barometer .................................................. 10
Rio Concho Community ............................................ 11
Business Brown Bag ................................................. 12
Goodfellow Sponsorship Opportunities ..................... 13
Angelo State SBDC ................................................... 14
Concho Valley SHRM ................................................ 15
SAVE THE DATE
GOODFELLOW APPRECIATION DAY
Saturday, May 19, 2012
See Insert for Details
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April 2012
From The Chairman
We ARE Doing That!
San Angelo
Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors
Sam Allen................. Chairman of the Board
Mark Thieman ..................... Chairman-Elect
Stanley Mayfield ........................... Treasurer
Jim Hughes ..........Immediate Past Chairman
Edward Carrasco
Jeff Deloach
Binnie Dierschke
Scott Gibbs
Brad Holland
Justin Jonas
Kandi Pool
Robert Ramirez
Carlos Rodriguez
Greg Simons
Blaine Smith
Brett Turnage
Del Velasquez
Ex-Officio Directors
Don Butts ..................San Angelo Industries
Dr. Carol Ann Bonds. .... Superintendent SAISD
Mike Brown .......... Tom Green County Judge
LeAnne Byrd .......... Provost, Howard College
Drew Darby .................. State Representative
Lee Pfluger ........ Downtown San Angelo, Inc.
Col. Mark Damiano ............. Goodfellow AFB
17th Training Wing
Dr. Joseph Rallo ................... President, ASU
Jamie Akin ..................... Leadership Alumni
Association
Tim Vasquez……......San Angelo Police Dept.
Staff
Phil Neighbors ............................... President
Sandra Pomroy...................... VP Operations
Lara Coleman .......... ….. Events Coordinator
Teri Turner………………………....Receptionist
Kathy Keaton .............. Membership Director
Beverly Hanks ......... Financial Administrator
John Dugan .... VP Marketing & Recruitment
Hope Barron.......... Economic Dev. Specialist
Pamela Miller .................................. VP CVB
Jenni Hutcheson ..... CVB Sales & Servicing Dir.
Kimberly Torres ............. CVB Sales Manager
Lucie Hofheins .... Visitor Center Coordinator
San Angelo Chamber of Commerce
418 W. Avenue B
San Angelo, TX 76903
Phone: 325.655.4136
Fax: 325.658.1110
E-Mail: chamber@sanangelo.org
Internet: www.sanangelo.org
I am so thankful for the moisture we received during the first quarter
of 2012 and I know you are too. It’s great to see green landscapes
and wildflowers throughout the area and to the South. Keep praying
for rain and keep working toward a bright 2012 for our local economy. We can do that!!
I know many of you shared my enthusiasm during our first luncheon
in the Community Room of the new Stephens Central Library. The
room was bright and colorful; a great setting for our introduction to
the future San Angelo Performing Arts Center. Many thanks to
Sam Allen
the San Angelo Performing Arts Council (SAPAC) for a great
Chairman
of the Board
program and for their sponsorship. Learn more by visiting their
website at www.sa-pac.com. Congratulations also to Staff Sergeant Craig Casipe of the U.S. Marine Corps from Goodfellow AFB. Sergeant Craig received the Chamber’s 2012 Order of Merit Award for outstanding community service which
was presented by Military Affairs Committee Chairman Johnny Griffin. Last, but certainly
not least, we are grateful to our luncheon sponsors Performant DCS and Templeton Construction.
Media Advantage was an excellent host for our March Business @ Happy Hour which took
place at their offices on Executive Drive. Attendance continues to grow as does the cash
drawing! No one has been present to claim the cash prize yet so $750 awaits the lucky attendee whose name is drawn (just like in business, you must be present to win). So be there!!
Come enjoy great networking, a beverage of your choice, and the company of an exceptional
gathering of local professionals.
The clock wasn’t the only thing that moved forward in March: the Chamber’s Plan of Action
continues to march forward as well. Preparations continue for our 2012 West Texas Legislative Summit scheduled for Aug. 28 where the agenda will focus on water. Banking was the
topic for our March Business Brown Bag lunch. In the meantime, Chamber volunteers and
staff continue to work to make life and business better here in San Angelo, including a special meeting to address transportation about town for Goodfellow students, a TxDOT transportation forum, and a meeting of the Chamber’s Military Affairs Committee. Chamber
Board representatives also met with officers of Young Professionals of San Angelo to take
advantage of partnership opportunities; and the Chamber made some important calls through
its BREP (Business Retention and Expansion Program). We are active on many, many other
fronts; so let us know how we can help you.
Remember to consider sponsoring or volunteering for this year’s Goodfellow Appreciation
Day and Picnic (May 19th) as well as the Showdown in San Angelo Drag Boat Races (June
22 – 24).
Here are some more opportunities for you during the coming weeks:
 Don’t miss our April 10th Economic Development Awards luncheon at Bentwood
Country Club. In addition to honoring the achievements of some of our local employers,
we’ll also hear from socioeconomic futurist Carolyn Corbin. Thanks to our sponsors AEP
Texas, Ener-Tel Services, and Texas Bank. Please call 655-4136 to make your $15 reservation, email lcoleman@sanangelo.org, or register online at www.sanangelo.org.
 The April 24th Business @ Happy Hour will be hosted by Staybridge Suites at their
beautiful hotel located at 1355 Knickerbocker. Join us from 5 to 6:30 p.m. for excellent
networking and possibly $750 from the cash drawing. This is a FREE service to members.
 The next Business Brown Bag Business will be April 19th at the Visitor Center, hosted
by the Chamber, Incubator and SBDC. This month’s program focuses on improving your
A/R Collections Rate! This event is free, please call 655-4136 to reserve your space.
Action Report (PSPS 352-530) is published
monthly by the San Angelo Chamber of
Commerce, 418 W. Avenue B, 76903.
 Then why not schedule a confidential business planning appointment at the Chamber
office? Brainstorm with trained business advisors from the ASU Small Business Development Center on any business planning issue or opportunity. Call 655-4136.
Subscriptions are $20.00 per year. Second
Class Postage paid at San Angelo, TX 76902.
As always, thank you for your support of the Chamber and this wonderful community. I
hope to see you soon!!
POSTMASTER send address changes to
Action Report, 418 W. Avenue B, San
Angelo, TX 76903.
Sam Allen, Chairman of the Board Page 3
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Chamber Staff Perspective Your Chamber has a dedicated staff that works together as a team for the success of our membership and community. Each staff member serves a
different function in order to fulfill the Chamber mission…to foster and promote a business and tourism environment which assures the
economic growth and well-being of our members and our community. Each month, a staff member is featured in the Action Report so that you
can better understand the part each plays in providing you the maximum benefit from your investment in the Chamber.
Art Roberts, long‐time chamber executive and now retired from the Texas Association of Business, has always described chamber work as rich in the “psychological paycheck” but not a vocation in which you ever become wealthy. I have found those secondary benefits to be huge, having the opportunity to work with small and large businesses, and playing a small part in the economic improvement of several communities during a 35‐year ca‐
reer working for chambers of commerce. Phil Neighbors Chamber President Without question, the best chamber I’ve worked for is this one, and Susan’s and my favorite community of all time is San Angelo for so many reasons…the quality volunteer base at the Chamber, the right size for us, the River and Lake in an otherwise dry climate, strong arts and historic aspects, Goodfellow, and the presence of family members and a good church family. As an ASU grad, it’s great to work closely with the University on many fronts, as well as with the Howard College Foundation. The President is hired by the board, and other staff members by the President, so staff direction is one of my responsibilities, and I am very blessed to work alongside my fellow staff members. Financial oversight is another duty I’m given, which keeps me actively involved with all three divisions: Chamber Services, Economic Development, and the Convention & Visitors Bureau. The job description emphasizes administrative oversight, and accomplishing the Chamber’s goals through community interaction, which enables me to serve on several community boards in addition to the Chamber’s. Finally, my specific program charges are the Government Affairs, which includes Transportation and Military Affairs, all three of which I enjoy. But make no mistake—my responsibility bottom line is to assist you and create an environment in which your business is sustained and strengthened, so please let me know when I may assist you. Best way to reach me: Email, or text if in a meeting Favorite Chamber event: Business Expo—new relationships forged and others strengthened Number of years in San Angelo: 9—four in college, five back with the Chamber Office reputation: The Chocoholic Phil Neighbors President, San Angelo Chamber of Commerce 655‐4136 ext. 222 phil@sanangelo.org Leadership San Angelo
Alumni Association
Seeking Nominations
Business @ Happy Hour
Tuesday, April 24th
5 to 6:30 p.m.
Staybridge Suites
1355 Knickerbocker Rd.
Remember, all Chamber members have been entered in a
drawing for a cash prize, but you MUST be present to win!
At the Leadership San Angelo Alumni Association Annual
Meeting on June 7th, the association will name the “Bob Diebitsch Alumnus Civic Leader of the Year”. The organization
is now accepting nominations for the award. The nominated
individual must be a Leadership San Angelo program graduate. The graduate must embody the Leadership San Angelo
program’s goals and objectives, through their hard work,
dedication and personal and professional acumen. The individual should be one who has developed into a strong leader
for the Community, should have strong community knowledge and proven leadership skills. This person accepts leadership roles professionally and/or personally that are a benefit
to the community.
To nominate someone for the 2012 “Bob Award,” fill out the
nomination form online at: http://www.sanangelo.org/
chamber/lsa/nomination.php. Please return by fax to:
325-658-1110, or by mail to: Leadership San Angelo Alumni
Association 418 W. Avenue B., San Angelo, TX 76903. The
nomination deadline is April 16th.
April 2012
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The Chamber Welcomes Its Newest Members
Data Management, Inc.
Software Development
Ernie Nabors
3322 W. Loop 306
San Angelo, TX 76904
223-9500
Lucky You!
Boutique
Misti Anderson
227 S. Chadbourne
San Angelo, TX 76904
617-7836
www.timeclockplus.com
www.luckyyouboutique.com
Days Inn
Hotel
Emily Sharp
4613 S. Jackson
San Angelo, TX 76903
658-6594
Stango’s Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Steve Stango
221 S. Chadbourne
San Angelo, TX 76903
Trump Network
Nutrition Center
Peter & Crystal Helfrich
134 River Oaks St.
San Angelo, TX 76903
374-3250
Fatboss’s Pub
Bar/Pub
John Castillo
1017 W. Beauregard
San Angelo, TX 76901
617-4532
www.peterandcrystalhelfrich.com
UP Group Real Estate
Real Estate
Carol Gober
2638 Country Club Rd.
San Angelo, TX 76904
949-3050
Kelly’s Auto Repair
Auto Repair & Sales
Kelly Cothran
3217 N. Chadbourne
San Angelo, TX 76903
482-8930
Chamber April Calendar
Thursday, April 5th
Chamber Board Meeting, 8 a.m.
Monday, April 9th
Concho Cadre Meeting, Zentner’s Daughter, noon
Tuesday, April 10th
Chamber Luncheon, Bentwood Country Club
Thursday, April 12th
Leadership San Angelo, Chamber Day
Monday, April 16th
Newsletter Deadline—Contact: lcoleman@sanangelo.org
Deadline— LSAAA Bob Diebitsch Civic Leader Award
(see page 3 for details)
Wednesday, April 18th
Economic Development Meeting, River View Room, 3 p.m.
Thursday, April 19th
Business Brown Bag (see insert for details)
Tuesday, April 24th
Members & Muffins, 9 a.m. (see page 6 for details)
Convention & Visitors Bureau Board Meeting, 3:30 p.m.
Business @ Happy Hour, 5-6:30 p.m.
(see page 3 for details)
www.mykellysautorepair.com
SBDC
April Calendar
Larry Jolley Real Estate
Realtor
Larry Jolley
2437 College Hills Blvd.
San Angelo, TX 76904
656-3366
For questions about
Chamber Membership,
please call us at 655-4136.
www.larryjolleyrealestate.com
The Small Business Development Center is located on the ASU Campus. Classes are in Rassman Bldg. Conference Room 100 and are free
unless otherwise specified. To register, call 942-2098 or email
sbdc@angelo.edu.
April 3rd: Essentials of Starting a New Business, 6-8:30 p.m.
April 5th: Business Plan Bootcamp ($25), 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
April 10th: Social Media Marketing ($20), 6-8:30 p.m.
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A free service for Chamber members.
Please call Lara at 655-4136 ext. 235.
Member Memo
Mosaic Belt Buckle Ball, May 12, 2012. Dinner, auctions
and dance to Clearwater & Red Steagall. Tickets $60 each
or $450 table. (325) 651-3333 ext. 206
Bee Hive Homes of San Angelo opens in May. Assisted
Living & Alzheimer's certified. Taking reservations now.
www.beehivehomesofsanangelo.com (325) 261-3015
April 17th: International Trade Logistics ($5), 6-8:30 p.m.
April 18th: Exporting Forum: Take Your Business Global ($10)
9 a.m.-2 p.m., Alumni Center
April 19th: Business Brown Bag Series, noon-1 p.m., Chamber
April 24th: Marketing 101: Basics of Branding & Advertising ($10),
6-8:30 p.m.
April 25th: Workshop: Facebook & Twitter Bootcamp ($50)
3-5:30 p.m., TBD
Schedule is subject to change. Please check website at
www.sbdc.angelo.edu
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From the Convention & Visitors Bureau...
April is Arts Month From the Ma
ilbag...
Dear CVB,
April is definitely Arts Month in San Angelo with many wonderful art‐related events happening throughout the city attracting tourists from all over the United States! Some of the anticipated events include the Bluegrass Music Festival, National Ceramics Competition, Texas Mesquite Arts Festival, San Angelo Wine & Food Festi‐
val, Chalk Fest, Chicken Farm Art Center, Art Walk, and the music of Sinatra by our San Angelo Symphony. Go to visitsanangelo.org for further information. San Angelo to be featured at State
Travel Information Center
April 2012 Community Calendar
San Angelo will be a featured city at the Texas Travel Information Center in Laredo, Texas from March through
August of this year. Special displays, including colorful
photographs and other promotional materials, will be available in the center’s lobby.
(Left) Pamela Miller
and Margaret Hoogstra promote San
Angelo and the Texas
Forts Trail at the
Fort Worth Vacation
and Home Show last
month.
April Conventions, Meetings, & Major Events
Date
Event
13-15
13-15
18-19
20-22
21-22
26-27
Concho Valley Bluegrass Festival
National Ceramics Competition
Lone Star Solar Summit
Annual Texas Mesquite Festival
Ironhead Striders Duathalon
Texas Justice Court Training Center
Thank you so m
uch for taking
care of the
arrangements
for our receptio
n on Friday,
Feb. 10 th, as wel
l as the arrangem
ents at
Fort Concho fo
r our meeting th
e next day.
Everything wen
t off very well,
and everyone had a great
time. Loved th
e bags! We
look forward to
coming back to
San Angelo again in th
e future. We ap
preciate
your help!
- Benny Cox, Pres
ident
Texas Sheep & G
oat Raisers’ Ass
oc.
Expected Attendance
300
450
150
400
150
50
1.………………………….………Just Between Friends Spring Sale
4,11,18,25………………..………..……Fort Concho Speaker Series
5-6……………ASU Softball, Rambelles @ ASU Softball Complex
5-7…………………..ASU Baseball, Rams vs. Eastern New Mexico
7………………….Dog Days in the State Park “Weiner Dog Races”
7………………………1st Saturday at the Chicken Farm Art Center
8…………………………………...Concho Cruises Easter Egg Hunt
11………………………………ASU Baseball, Rams vs. St. Mary’s
13-14…...………………………..Concho Valley Bluegrass Festival
14…………...…………Family Day at the SA Museum of Fine Arts
14...…………………………………....Old Town Second Saturdays
14………….………………….Sunset Mall 5th Annual Motor Show
15…………………..…………….…….Old Town Second Saturdays
15…...San Angelo Chamber Music Series, SA Museum of Fine Arts
17….…………...…..ASU Softball, Rambelles vs. Abilene Christian
18…...San Angelo Chamber Music Series, SA Museum of Fine Arts
19………………………………………………Downtown Art Walk
20.……………ASU Softball, Rambelles vs. Texas A&M Kingsville
20-22…………….…..USTA Adult Major Zone Tennis Tournament
20-22………………...ASU Baseball, Rams vs. Cameron University
20-22……..………………………..…..Texas Mesquite Art Festival
20………………………………...27th Annual Ceramic Symposium
20-24……………………………...San Angelo Ceramic Invitational
22……………………………………...22nd Annual Children’s Fair
22……………………………...……………………...Chalk Art Fest
26-27…………………………….……..Fork & Cork Tasting Finale
28-29………………...…ASU Baseball, Rams vs. Abilene Christian
28………………...….Texas Trail Challenge, San Angelo State Park
28………………………………..………..Fort Concho Frontier Day
28………………….………..Simply Sinatra, San Angelo Symphony
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8th Edition of Images of San Angelo
Magazine In Progress
What will the cover photograph be this year? What
stories will be featured in
this year’s edition? Which
businesses will be featured
as advertisers in the magazine and online?
April 2012
It’s time to get on board with
the San Angelo Chamber
Smartphone App!
LAUNCHING IN APRIL
2011 Cover Photo
These questions will soon be answered as we work to
create the 2012 edition of Images of San Angelo Magazine. Advertising space in Images San Angelo is available for local businesses but only for a limited time.
Advertisers will be able to purchase ads and have the
opportunity to develop a customer acquisition and
retention program.
The official San Angelo Chamber of Commerce sponsored magazine targets a defined audience of potential residents, new business recruitment and visitors
and will be distributed through the year at trade
shows and conferences.
Ginny Ellsworth, the Images San Angelo magazine advertising representative, will be in San Angelo in April
making contact with the previous year’s advertisers
and potential new participants.
If you have questions or would like to be a part of the
magazine, please contact Sandra Pomroy at 6554136, or email Ginny Ellsworth at
gellsworth@jnlcom.com.
As a member of the San Angelo Chamber of Commerce, your business will automatically be listed in the App, which will be available to all members, as well as our entire commu‐
nity and visitors. The App will be a critical tool for your business to reach other members, as well as draw‐
ing in business from anyone in the San Angelo area and sur‐
rounding areas. Users will search for members (your business), receive special offers (from you), and find your business with geo‐location and mapping technology. We will be promoting this free smart‐
phone download in all of our communications, meetings, and more. According to a new report from Cisco—“Mobile data traffic overall is expected to increase a whopping 18‐fold by 2016. For marketers, the data is proof that mobile is a growing channel to target a broad group of consumers.” Thank you to the following business sponsors that
have already secured advertising space!
Shannon Medical Center
Howard College of San Angelo
Randall Motors
First Financial Bank
PK Kelley Insurance
Dierschke & Dierschke REALTORS
Pack Saddle BBQ—KOA Campgrounds
SpringHill Suites
Ener-Tel Services
San Angelo Community Medical Center
There are only a few advertising pages left, so don’t delay! Call Valerie at (314) 330‐6294 or contact Sandra at the Chamber office, 340‐4009, for more information. Members & Muffins
The next Members & Muffins new member meet & greet will be held on Tuesday,
April 24th from 9 to 10 a.m. in the Visitor Center Riverview Room. If you have joined
the Chamber since September 15th, 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 the Chamber at 655-4136.
April 2012
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9th Annual West Texas Legislative Summit Scheduled for August 28th
“Water Resources – for the long term, now and the future”
Change of Date and Location - - -State Senator Robert Duncan
and State Representative Drew Darby will again join the Chamber to host the West
Texas Legislative Summit. Scheduled for August 28th at the McNease Convention
Center, the Summit brings together elected representatives and business people from
across West Texas to discuss areas of common interest and concern related to water
resources, projects, management, strategies and implementation for the future of
West Texas.
What are the realities and opportunities ahead for cities and counties in West Texas? What options are there for municipalities and counties in the areas of water resources? Hear out of the box thinking for now and the long term.
This year’s focus will allow West Texas urban and rural communities an opportunity to hear from legislators and industry experts on the challenges ahead. Although early in the planning stages, we hope that many of the panel topics
will cover water realities, water choices, water management, water laws, the state water plan and funding options.
Senator Duncan and Representative Darby are planning to invite a large contingent of their fellow legislators to attend
the Summit. As we did last year, we plan to host a reception and dinner on the evening prior to the Summit to allow
community members an opportunity to interact with this delegation. Watch your newsletter for more information as
these plans are finalized.
Be Among the First to Reserve Your Sponsorship of the Summit
There are multiple sponsorship levels for both the Summit and the Legislative Reception & Dinner. Each sponsorship
level includes complimentary tickets and multiple opportunities for your company to receive visibility through signage, networking, and printed materials. Call Sandra at the Chamber, 340-4009.
Business Resource Center Project Lone Star Solar Summit & Expo
Come join us at the Lone
Star Solar Summit &
Expo on April 18th 19th at the West Texas
Training Center. Energy
leaders, industry leaders,
regional stakeholders &
landowners will discuss
the status and prospects
for large-scale solar energy in West Texas and
beyond in the USA solar
and wind corridors. As Texas, the Southwest,
and the Great Plains intensify their role as leaders in the global wind energy sector and national & international policies move to incentivize large-scale & building-scale solar energy
development, opportunities are emerging to
advance the comprehensive solar energy industry. Early registration fee is $200 (a $50 discount) for Chamber members through April
10th. For more information call (325) 2369499 or visit www.texaswindclearinghouse.us.
Renovations of the Business Resource Center have officially started! The new
BRC will bring together entities involved in economic development and business
assistance. Organizations represented in the new center include the ASU Small
Business Development Center, City of San Angelo Development Corporation,
Concho Valley Center for Entrepreneurial Development, Concho Valley Workforce Development Board, Downtown San Angelo Inc., Howard College and the
San Angelo Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Division. To watch a
video about the project and see renderings and floor plans of the facility, visit
www.advancesanangelo.com and click on Business Resource Center.
Goals for the new and improved BRC:



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Consolidate San Angelo's economic development efforts into a single facility.
Improve environment for small businesses and the recruitment of businesses.
Improve knowledge sharing and synergy among economic development partners.
Enhance Angelo State University and Howard College business student service
learning opportunities.
A CTION R EPORT
418 West Avenue B
San Angelo, TX 76903
418 W. A VENUE B
S AN A NGELO , TX 76903
Ribbon
Cuttings
Bee Hive Homes of
San Angelo
2510 Sawgrass Rd.
(325) 261-3015
Golden Corral
4387 W. Houston Harte Expwy.
(325) 949-6064
Eva’s Gift Shop
2025 Sherwood Way
(325) 227-6945
Reeves Rehab Speech Therapy
133 W. Concho, Ste. 106
(325) 340-4020
We Can Do That!
“A positive, forward‐thinking mindset is a critical element for an organization such as ours—charged with sustaining and growing businesses and promoting community. A can do attitude is important as we use new strategies to reach greater levels of excellence in our existing pro‐
grams and activities.” ‐ Sam Allen, San Angelo Chamber of Commerce 2012 Chairman of the Board We can do that ...and much more! (Left) Members mingle
at the February Business @ Happy Hour
hosted by ERA Newlin
& Co.
(Right) Leslie Healy of
San Angelo Homes
REALTORS was one of
the door prize winners
at the February Business @ Happy Hour.
(Above) Sam Spooner, Terri Nix, and Bruce Flage participated in City & County Government Day as a part of the
Leadership San Angelo Program.
(Above) Chamber members listen to a presentation by the newly formed
San Angelo Performing Arts Coalition on their plans to develop a performing arts complex downtown. The luncheon was sponsored by Performant
and Templeton Construction and hosted by the Stephens Central Library.
(Below) The BRC kick-off drew a crowd of City officials,
Chamber and community members to witness the official start
of renovations for the new Business Resource Center.
(Above Left) Chamber members go through the buffet at the very first
membership luncheon held in the new Stephens Central Library.
(Above Right) Dave Erickson, Cindy Hartin, and Corbett Gaulden of
ASU make way to their seats to hear the featured program on the new
Performing Arts Center.
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. San Angelo
BUSINESS BAROMETER
April 2012
A Gauge of San Angelo’s Economic Indicators
Published by the San Angelo Chamber of Commerce
hope@sanangelo.org
(325) 655-4136
Building Permits
February
2012
Total Value
2011
Total Value
New Single Family Residence
15
$2,720,900
8
$1,537,000
New Commercial
14
$11,868,344
1
$5,000
Other
546
$3,109,955
657
$3,528,224
Totals
575
$17,699,199
666
$5,070,224
1,288
$27,361,912
1,422
$7,849,472
YTD Totals
Sales and Use Tax Rebated
January
2012
2011
% Change
City of San Angelo
$1,662,028.96
$1,454,436.68
11.52%
Totals YTD (Nov-Jan)
$5,854,950.51
$5,170,009.09
13.24%
Labor Market Statistics
January (MSA)
2012
2011
Civilian Labor Force
57,112
55,285
Total Employment
53,749
51,572
Total Unemployment
3,363
3,713
Unemployment Rate
5.9%
6.7%
San Angelo Regional Airport – Mathis Field
February
2012
2011
Enplaned
4,025
3,765
Deplaned
3,708
3,133
Enplaned YTD
8,027
7,418
Deplaned YTD
7,859
7,084
MLS Statistics – Single Family Residential
February
2012
2011
83
78
Dollar Volume
$11,402,885
$10,669,263
Total Sold YTD
149
137
$19,335,934
$19,181,583
Total Sold
Dollar Volume YTD
Hotel/Motel Occupancy
February
2012
2011
Occupancy Rate
74.4%
62.3%
Average Daily Room Rate
$79.29
$72.72
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
San Angelo, TX
Brown Bag
LUNCH SERIES
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.
SAVE THE DATE!
2012
Business Brown Bags
SERIES V: P L A N N IN G F O R A BE T T E R BUS IN E S S
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Better Money Management from Profit Mastery®
Profit Mastery® is a program designed by Steve LeFever, a national leader
in the development of practical financial programs and training for the
independent business community. These lessons have helped thousands of
businesses across the country take charge of their finances. Dave Erickson (ASUSBDC Director) and Cindy Hartin (ASU-SBDC Assistant Director), certified Profit
Mastery® facilitators, will share some of these valuable techniques at this
business brown bag.
TO SEE A PREVIEW
Next series will be
covering HR topics.
of Profit Mastery University click or
copy the following URL:
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MASTERY PROGRAM VISIT:
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12:00 P.M. - 1 P.M.
(Doors Open 11:45 a.m.)
WHERE:
VISITOR CENTER, RIVERVIEW ROOM
418 W. Avenue B.
San Angelo, TX 76903
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REGISTRATION:
PLEASE CALL
(325) 655-4136
A box lunch is available for a nominal
fee for those who
request it when they
register.
BUSINESS BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES BROUGHT TO YOU BY
San Angelo Chamber of Commerce  Concho Valley Center for Entrepreneurial Development (CVCED)
ASU Small Business Development Center (ASU-SBDC)
AIR FORCE COMMERCIAL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
The 17th Force Support Squadron on Goodfellow AFB is seeking sponsorship partners for
high visibility morale events for the military troops and families for 2012-2013 programs.
These events include fun runs/walks, chili cook-offs, children’s fests, car shows, outdoor
recreation adventures, intramural sports, bowling, library and many more!
Businesses have opportunities to partner with the official Air Force Commercial
Sponsorship program in providing funds and/or in-kind products and services to offset
expenses of supplies, promotional materials, entertainment, etc for specific events.
These unique partners receive sponsor benefits including, but not limited to, company
banners displayed at the events, logo recognition in marketing and advertising materials
leading up to the event throughout Goodfellow AFB, company hotlink on website, and
product displays along with signage.
If your company would like to partner with us in offering fantastic morale-boosting events to
our military troops and families, call your commercial sponsorship liaison Suzanne Torres at
654-3336 or write to 17 FSS/FSK, 310 E. Kearney Blvd., Bldg 3303, Goodfellow AFB, TX
76908.
DEMOGRAPHICS
MILITARY................ 4,266
CIVILIANS ............... 1,081
RESERVE/GUARD ... 123
RETIREES ............... 4,500
DEPENDENTS ......... 3,700
ECONOMIC IMPACT $412M
*Demographic data summary subject to change without notice.
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SPONSOR PRODUCTS SAMPLING
SPONSOR LOGO RECOGNITION IN PRINTED MEDIA
NEWCOMERS BRIEFINGS
AFTER-ACTION REPORT WITH PHOTOS (UPON REQUEST)
BUNDLE IT!
 PARTNER WITH A SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY AND INCLUDE
YOUR ADVERTISING BENEFITS ALONG WITH IT INSTEAD OF
PAYING JUST FOR ADVERTISING!
Your Commercial Sponsorship & Advertising Liaison on
Goodfellow AFB:
SUZANNE TORRES
Director, Marketing & Sponsorship
17th Force Support Squadron
Email: suzanne.torres@goodfellow.af.mil
Phone: 325.654.3336
Website: www.17fssgoodtimes.org
 INCREASE YOUR BUSINESS EXPOSURE TO A TARGET
AUDIENCE BY CHOOSING SEVERAL EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE
YEAR!
Goodfellow Corporate Partnerships • 310 E. Kearney Blvd., Bldg 3303 • Goodfellow AFB, TX 76908 • 325 654 3336
2012 ASU SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
SPECIAL EVENTS & CONFERENCES
Register Now or Save the Date!
FMI OR TO REGISTER VISIT: WWW.SBDC.ANGELO.EDU OR CALL (325) 942-2098
REGISTER NOW!
REGISTER NOW!
EXPORTING CONFERENCE:
NEW GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES
HOW TO DO BUSINESS WITH THE
GOVERNMENT
Do you see an opportunity in exporting goods to
other countries? Find out how!
Interested in contracting with the City of San
Angelo, county governments, Goodfellow Air
Force Base, SAISD, or even ASU?
TUESDAY MAY 1, 2012
1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
ASU Alumni Center
1620 University Ave., San Angelo, TX 76904
TUESDAY MAY 8, 2012
1 p.m - 5 p.m.
ASU Alumni Center
1620 University Ave., San Angelo, TX 76904
Many resources and programs are available to people wanting
to import and export. Special funding options and resources for
shipping and matching with vendors in other nations are available
for your use. Attend this conference to hear from various speakers
about finding funding, matching with importers/exporters in other
nations, planning your international buisness, and much more.
All of these government entities can do business with you! Learn
from purchasing directors what these various business entities
are looking for when accepting bids for contracts. Learn the
process to become a licensed bidder and learn the contacts you
need to make a deal happen and the resources that can help.
COST: $15. FREE WITH COUPON BELOW!
COST: $10. FREE WITH COUPON BELOW!
WOMEN’S BUSINESS
ROUNDTABLE EVENT
SAVE THE DATE! September 18, 2012
FINDING FUNDING
October 2012
“Vote for success!”
Attend the Women’s Business Roundtable Event to increase
your network, learn tips to improve your business, view
vendor/exhibitor booths, win prizes, have a great dinner,
and more. Hear from our 2012 keynote speaker Brenda
Gunter about her journey to where she is today and about
her business ownership experience. This delightful evening
provides entertainment, networking, and educational
experiences paired with the beautiful
historic Cactus Hotel and plenty of
delicious food. Visit our website to learn
more about this event and dates for
registration.
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
SYMPOSIUM
November 2012
Looking for funding? Look no further. New
and established business owners in search
of capital cannot miss this event. There are
a variety of options available to you when you are
looking for funding for your small business. Learn
about SBA guarantee programs, credit unions,
commerical lending programs, and much more at this
event. Network with local bankers and lenders and
learn what you need to know before you
visit a bank looking for a loan. CHECK
OUR WEBSITE FOR UPDATES!
Learn about the global business
climate and how you can be prepared.
Every year the Center for International
Studies and the ASU Small business
Development Center pair up to bring
a national guest speaker to visit San Angelo for a
one day presentation. This FREE event is a great
opportunity to hear from one of the brightest
minds in the international business community. The
event will take place on the ASU Campus, Univeristy
Center, CJ Davidson Conference Hall. CHECK OUR
WEBSITE FOR UPDATES!
ASU • SBDC - A partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration
The ASU • SBDC is partially funded under cooperative agreement #SB-3-603001-Z-0049-17-ASU by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The support given by the SBA through such funding does not constitute
an express or implied endorsement of the co-sponsors’ or participants’ opinions, findings, conclusions, recommendations, products, or services. All ASU • SBDC programs are nondiscriminatory and open to the public.
Reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities will be made if requested in advance. Contact the ASU • SBDC at ASU Station # 10910, San Angelo, Texas, 76909-0910, or call (325) 942-2098.
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THE SKY’S THE LIMIT
2012 Annual Seminar
May 10, 2012 - 9:00a.m. – 4:00p.m.
McNease Convention Center
Concho Valley Society for Human Resource Management
The 2012 The Sky’s the Limit Seminar will be a full day of updates on recent compliance
changes and a motivating presentation on the techniques and effectiveness of addressing drama
and conflict in your organization. CV-SHRM is excited to be able to provide such a relevant
program to both Human Resource professionals and management in general.
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Documenting Discipline and Disciplining Your Documents – This presentation will
provide best practices for documenting employee misconduct, discipline, complaints, and
requests to include a review on how to use personnel documents to avoid legal liability.
Presented by Jeff Lisson, Attorney at Law with Carter, Boyd, Lisson & Hohensee, P.C.
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Workforce Compliance and the Impact of Heightened Enforcement – This presentation
will explore the latest developments in Form I-9 compliance, ICE audits and investigations, EVerify advantages and risks, increased worksite enforcement, and how to be proactive with
your company’s compliance efforts. Presented by Paul J. Zambie, Attorney at Law with
FosterQuan, LLP.
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Save Your Drama for Your Mama – Conflict and employee drama is inevitable when you
are responsible for leading individuals within your organization. So why do we avoid it? It is
because we lack tools to deal with it and this conflict and drama takes up a lot of your time
and energy. Discover how you can keep employees focused on their work and not become
derailed by the Drama of the Day by learning how to address drama and conflict in your
organization. Presented by Alice Dendinger, SPHR – www.gotoalice.com
5 hours of General Re-Certification Credit pending with the
Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI)
Registration
(Onsite registration begins at 8:30am)
Fee is Non-Refundable – Pre-payment is preferred or you may pay at the door
Full Day Session
Non CV-SHRM Member - $100.00
Half Day Session
9am - 12pm Compliance - $75.00
CV-SHRM Member - $90.00
1pm - 4pm Save Your Drama for
Student - $40.00
Name:
E-mail Address:
Your Mama- $75.00
Employer Name:
Contact Number:
Send registration and payment to: CV-SHRM, P.O. Box 61131, San Angelo, TX 76906