October 2013 Edition - San Angelo Chamber of Commerce

ACTION REPORT
www.portraitsofsanangelo.com
SAN ANGELO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
PHONE 325.655.4136
418 W. AVENUE B
FAX 325.658.1110
SAN ANGELO, TEXAS 76903
E-MAIL CHAMBER@SANANGELO.ORG
INTERNET : www.sanangelo.org
Volume 37
Number 10
October 2013
October Luncheon To Feature Real Estate Overview
How global and National Trends may Impact Real Estate Markets
D
r. Mark G. Dotzour is the Chief Economist and Director of Research for the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. He earned his Ph.D. in
the Department of Finance at the University of Texas at Austin in 1987 and served as Associate Professor of Real Estate and Finance at Wichita State University for 10 years. As Chief
Economist, he is currently doing market research to monitor how global and national trends
are likely to impact residential and commercial real estate markets.
He has been at the Real Estate Center since August 1997. Since then, he has published
91 articles in magazines and given almost 1,200 presentations to more than 195,000 people.
His research findings and comments have been published in the Wall Street Journal, Money
Magazine, USA Today and Business Week, and he has been a guest on the Jim Lehrer
NewsHour on PBS.
Dotzour regularly makes presentations at national and state conventions. His audiences
include residential and commercial real estate brokers, bankers, Chambers of Commerce,
economic development organizations, homebuilders, construction and engineering firms,
CPAs, wealth managers and foundations.
The luncheon will be held on Tuesday, October 8th from 11:30 a.m. to
Details
1:00 p.m. at ASU’s C.J. Davidson Center, and the deadline to make your
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
reservation is Friday, October 4th. See the box to the left for reservation
ASU C.J. Davidson Ctr. - 11:30 a.m.
information.
Deadline to Register
Friday, October 4, 2013
Cost
$15 per person
The October Luncheon is Sponsored by:
To Make Your Reservation
Call the Chamber at 655-4136
(after hours ext. 235)
or www.sanangelo.org to register online
From the Chairman .............................................................. 2
Business @ Happy Hour ...................................................... 3
Newest Chamber Members ................................................. 3
Diversity Committee Seeking Nominations .......................... 3
Thank You to City Map Supporters ...................................... 3
Business Barometer ............................................................. 4
CVB Update ......................................................................... 5
Board Member Perspective - Jeff DeLoach ......................... 6
SmartPhone App .................................................................. 6
Give Us Your Feedback Via Annual Survey ......................... 6
Chamber Calendar ............................................................... 7
SBDC Training ..................................................................... 7
Ribbon Cuttings .................................................................... 8
“Takin’ Care of Business” .............................................. Insert
Glenn Shepard Seminar ................................................ Insert
Diversity Award Nomination Form ................................. Insert
Business Brown Bag ..................................................... Insert
Riverfest Schedule of Events ........................................ Insert
Chamber of Commerce Week Article ............................ Insert
Magnetsigns .................................................................. Insert
Women’s Business Roundtable ..................................... Insert
San Angelo
Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors
Mark Thieman .......... Chairman of the Board
Rick Mantooth ..................... Chairman-Elect
Chuck Shore.................................. Treasurer
Sam Allen ............ Immediate Past Chairman
Edward Carrasco
Jeff Deloach
Binnie Dierschke
Justin Jonas
Carrie Maier
Robert Ramirez
Greg Simons
Candice Brewer
Blaine Smith
Del Velasquez
Jamie Akin
Blake Burchard
John Fuentes
Debbie Mackey
Brian Thomma
Ex-Officio Directors
Don Butts .................. San Angelo Industries
Dr. Carol Ann Bonds. .... Superintendent SAISD
Mike Brown .......... Tom Green County Judge
Jamie Rainey .... Exec. Dean, Howard College
Col. Kimberlee Joos ............. Goodfellow AFB
17th Training Wing
Drew Darby .................. State Representative
Dr. Brian May…...…..Angelo State University
Mayor Dwain Morrison…..City of San Angelo
Del Velasquez .... Downtown San Angelo, Inc.
Bernay Sheffield……..San Angelo Restaurant
Association
Greg Stephens ................ Leadership Alumni
Association
Tim Vasquez……......San Angelo Police Dept.
Lee Pfluger……...…...North San Angelo TIRZ
Staff
Phil Neighbors ............................... President
Sandra Pomroy ...................... VP Operations
Brigett Mikulik ...............Events Coordinator
Peggy Arnold…...….Membership Coordinator
Teri Turner…………...…………....Receptionist
Kathy Keaton ............... Membership Director
Beverly Hanks ......... Financial Administrator
John Dugan..... VP Marketing & Recruitment
Pamela Miller....................................VP CVB
Jenni Campbell ....... CVB Sales & Servicing Dir.
Lucie Hofheins .......... Visitor Center Coordinator
Suzanna Aguirre……......CVB Sales Manager
Matthew Elizondo………...…...Student Intern
San Angelo Chamber of Commerce
418 W. Avenue B
San Angelo, TX 76903
Phone: 325.655.4136
Fax: 325.658.1110
E-Mail: chamber@sanangelo.org
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Fall is in the air, and it’s so hard to believe
we’re entering the final quarter of this year. Not only
will we enjoy some cooler weather the next few
months, but it’s our last opportunity as business people
to make this a banner year for our organizations. At the
Chamber, we’re in the final stages of completing 2013
goals and projects, drafting 2014 budgets, orienting
new members of the Board of Directors, and planning
Mark Thieman
the Chamber’s annual retreat to discuss next year’s priChairman of the Board
orities. Thank you for your participation and support!
By now, you have been invited to provide the
Chamber your feedback by completing a much-shortened annual survey. Your
feedback will help grade us on this year, and guide us for 2014 and beyond. You
may link to www.surveymonkey.com/s/G3PGPGC to provide us your input.
How great it was to see so many of you at the 2013 Business Expo on a
new date and location! Thanks to all of our great sponsors, exhibitors, auction
donors, attendees, Committee and staff.
Congratulations to the award recipients at our September Tourism Luncheon who represented three successful conventions: the Region 10 Catholic Youth
Ministry Conference, the Texas High School State Gymnastic Meet, and the Texas
Taxidermy Association Annual Conference. We received outstanding comments
on ‘Texas Country Reporter’ Bob Phillips’ remarks. Also, many thanks to our luncheon sponsors Coldwell Banker Patterson Properties, the San Angelo Lodging Association, and Fort Concho/Texas Forts Trail.
The Chamber Board adopted a position this month to support Proposition
6 on the Nov. 5 ballot that would transfer $2 billion from the State’s Rainy Day
Fund to provide financing to communities and regions for water projects in the
State Water Plan. More information soon.
September highlights also included the debut of the Chamber’s annual
magazine Portraits of San Angelo, the CVB’s new 2013-2014 Visitors Guide and
updated color rack brochure, a “Members & Muffins” new member orientation,
and September’s Brown Bag Lunch featuring Charlotte Anderson on creative marketing strategies.
Please consider these activities in October:

Join us for our Oct. 8 Membership Luncheon at ASU’s C.J. Davidson Center to
hear Dr. Mark Dotzour, Chief Economist with Texas A&M’s Real Estate Center,
sponsored by the San Angelo Association of REALTORS and Dierschke & Dierschke
REALTORS. Make reservations for the 11:30 a.m. luncheon made by calling 6554136 ext. 232, or emailing brigett@sanangelo.org by Friday, October 4th.
 Participate in our monthly Business Brown Bag lunch Oct. 15 from noon to 1
offering “Marketing Tips” from John Dugan, the Chamber’s VP of Economic Development, co-sponsored by ASU’s SBDC and The Business Factory.
 Come prepared to network at Business @ Happy Hour Oct. 22 at the Laura
Bush Institute for Women’s Health, 5301 Knickerbocker Road, from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
 Enjoy another great seminar for supervisors with Glenn Shepard on Wednesday, October 30, 8:30 a.m.
See you soon.
WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST
CHAMBER MEMBERS
Canon Safety/RHI Group
OIL AND GAS SAFETY
Alex Trevino
1800 Cox Dr.
Kilgore, TX 75662
(903) 987-5966
www.csrhigroup.com
San Angelo Claybird Association
CLAY TARGET RANGE
Josh Dickinson
P.O. Box 61211 - 76906
(325) 223-1200
www.sanangeloclays.com
Incounters
GRANITE COUNTERTOPS
Rick West
3518 Loop 306- 76904
(325) 439-1231
www.incounters.com
MRL Design & Custom Remodeling
CONSTRUCTION REMODELING
Barry Martin
309 N. Milton - 76901
(325) 518-6837
Neil Promotional Products
PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS
Bill Neil
4817 Century Dr. - 76903
(325) 944-3710
Off the Pages Bistro
RESTAURANT - BISTRO
Chef Kristina Frank
33 W. Beauregard - 76903
(325) 650-3258
www.offthepagesbistro.com
Pro Image Construction & Remodeling
CONSTRUCTION - REMODELING
PLUMBING CONTRACTORS
Kevin Peters / Jerry Peters
1620 Paseo De Vaca - 76901
(325) 315-4361
Rain Water Harvestors
RAIN WATER HARVESTORS
Robert Price
2040 Main St. - 76849
(325) 215-9649
www.rainwater-harvesters.com
Texas Disposal Systems
WASTE COLLECTION, RECYCLING
Stephanie Jourdan
720 N. Buchanan - 76903
(325) 653-1133
www.texasdisposal.com
Twin Peaks Restaurant
RESTAURANTS
Juan Flores, Jr.
5114 Knickerbocker Rd. - 76904
(325) 655-7325
www.twinpeaksrestaurant.com
Your Precious Moments
Photography
PHOTOGRAPHY Loola Freudiger
P.O. Box 532
Christoval, TX 76935
(325) 234-5696
Diversity Committee
Seeks Nominations
Have you submitted your nomination yet for an award
recipient for November’s “Celebration of Diversity” Recognition Luncheon? The Diversity Committee is seeking your
nominations for consideration for three minority or woman
-owned or managed businesses to be recognized for their
contributions to our community and/or our workforce diversity.
A nomination form that outlines the criteria is included as an insert in this newsletter or may be found
online at www.sanangelo.org. For more information, contact Phil Neighbors at 655-4136.
Business @ Happy Hour
Tuesday, October 22nd  5-6:30 pm
Hosted by:
5301 Knickerbocker Road, Suite
Jackpot Drawing:
Our Jackpot was awarded at the September Business @
Happy Hour, so we will start again at $100. Every member
company will be entered in the drawing, and any representative of the company drawn who is present may claim the
check. The check will be made payable to the member company.
From the Economic Development Division
From the Convention & Visitors Bureau
Bob Phillips, the Texas Country Reporter, spoke to over 200 Chamber members at September’s membership luncheon.
During the luncheon, the Convention & Visitors Bureau recognized the Region 10 Catholic Youth Ministry Conference, the
Texas High School Gymnastic Association State Meet, and the Texas Taxidermy Association Annual Conference for the
economic impact they generated by bringing their convention groups to San Angelo.
October 2013
Community Calendar
Volunteer Appreciation:
The annual San Angelo Visitor Center Appreciation Dinner was
held on Sunday, September 15th at Fiddle Fire. Attendees
were treated to a
brisket dinner and
music by Dorothy
Douthit, which
included guitar
and fiddle favorite
tunes. Volunteers
were also presented with gifts
in appreciation for
their dedicated service.
COLOR UP RUN COMES TO SAN ANGELO
The Color Up 5K Run will
hold it’s inaugural race in
San Angelo on Saturday,
October 19th. This extremely “colorful” event
will be great fun for all
participants.
1.......................... Video Program, Islamic Art, SAMFA
3,10,17,24......... Art Thursdays at San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts
4-6...................... Championship Remote Control Boat Race
5.......................... 1st Saturday at the Chicken Farm Art Center
5-6...................... Texas Children Junior Bull Riders State Finals
5,18-19, 30........ ASU Volleyball
5........................... Our Legacy Lives, San Angelo Symphony
11,13,18, 20 ...... ASU Soccer
12......................... Art-Ober-Fest, Downtown San Angelo
12......................... ASU Homecoming Parade - Downtown
12......................... ASU Ram Jam & Homecoming Game
12......................... Grape Creek Jamfest
14..........................9th Annual Gift of Hope Golf Classic
15......................... ASU Cross Country Meet
17-20................... Just Between Friends Fall Sales
17..........................Downtown Art Walk
18-19................... San Angelo’s River Fest 2013
19......................... Eco Fair
19......................... Lakeview High School Class of 1978 Reunion
19......................... Cactus Market Days
19......................... Color-Up 5K Run
20......................... San Angelo Chamber Music Series
24......................... Legal Aid of NW Texas Banquet
25......................... Student Video Editing Workshop
25-27................... 60th Annual Cinch Roping Fiesta
26......................... ASU Football & Ram Jam
26.......................... Jazz In The Lumberyard
28, 29................... Night Tours & Halloween programs, Fort Concho
31......................... Best of the Fest Motion Picture Theatre at SAMFA
To register go to Colorup5k.com and click on
the San Angelo race.
From the Mailbag: THANK YOU! The HSU students thoroughly enjoyed our fam tour this past weekend; our visit to
San Angelo was great! Several of the students commented
how much they enjoyed visiting with you (Pamela & Lucie) at
Fuentes. We had a good tour of the Fine Arts Museum, enjoyed floats at the Sassy Fox and had some shopping time
downtown, learned about Concho pearls from Mark Priest and then toured
Fort Concho. Thank you for your gracious and warm hospitality and for all of
your assistance.
October Conventions, Meetings, & Major Events
Date
5-6
18-19
18-19
18-19
12-13
25-27
Event
Remote Control Boat Race
Riverfest
Color Run
Salmon Sculpture Competition
ASU Homecoming
Roping Fiesta
Anticipated Out of
Town Attendance
100
100
2,500
200
300
6,000
SanAngeloChamber2Go Smartphone App
If you haven’t already done so, enter for your chance
to win a $50 gift certificate to Fuentes Café Downtown by checking out SanAngeloChamber2Go on your
smart phone. Click on the “Win $50” banner or text
SanAngeloExpo to 71441. The Chamber’s smartphone app is the easiest way to have your Chamber
resources in the palm of your hand.
Ad sales are revving up for our second year. If you would like to
explore mobile marketing for your organization, contact our designated representative, Valerie with Mobile Apptitude, 314-3306294.
A webinar is scheduled on Wednesday, October 16th at
1:30 p.m. to give you more information about our Smartphone
App. Contact Sandra Pomroy at 655-4136 or srp@sanangelo.org.
Board Member Perspective
Your Chamber is guided by 19 volunteers who make up the Board of Directors. Each month we feature a different board member perspective to better
acquaint you with the men and women who serve in these leadership roles.
Jeff DeLoach
I grew up in Jackson, Tennessee and attended the Community College there for two years while working in the
mailroom and transportation department of the local newspaper. I continued my education at Memphis State University while working at the local newspaper in Memphis (an EW Scripps paper) – and later earned a bachelor degree in
Accounting and one in Finance from Roosevelt University. I left Memphis to join a Chicago-based audit firm that audited
newspaper circulation numbers. I traveled throughout the US, but spent one and a half of those three years as an auditor in Texas (San Antonio and Houston). In 1987, I became an audit manager based in Chicago, where I also met and
married my beautiful wife Laurette. In 1993 I rejoined EW Scripps and in 2005 landed back in Texas at the Corpus Christi
Caller-Times, where I was the VP of Advertising and Circulation. In December 2009, I became Publisher of the StandardTimes, and we have loved living here in San Angelo.
San Angelo has been a real blessing for me and my family for a number of reasons – but I will only take the
time to share one. Laurette and I home schooled our 3 children – ok let me correct that, Laurette home schooled our
children! In the fall of our first year here, we had 3 in high school, a freshman (Joey), a junior (Cara) and a senior (Adam). Because San Angelo has two
great higher-education institutions (Howard College and ASU), we were able to have Adam and Cara attend Howard and ASU through the dual credit
programs offered in Texas (and Joey is doing that now at Howard as a HS Senior). This higher-education opportunity has been an awesome blessing for
our family – not many towns the size of San Angelo can say they have two state institutions the caliber of Howard and ASU.
My wife and I have both been involved in the community and we love it here. I am active on several boards including the Chamber where I
also serve on the Executive Committee, and Laurette has been particularity involved with the Girls Home and House of Faith. One of my primary objectives for the Standard-Times and gosanangelo.com is to help our residents celebrate the good life we have here in the Concho Valley by reminding them
in our publications of the good things happening here, along with doing our part at the paper to help San Angelo grow economically. Hopefully you have
witnessed some of this through our expanded special reports and sections over the last few years. As you may know, the Standard-Times has been serving the Concho Valley since 1884 (129 years), which was 3 years prior to San Angelo being founded in 1887, and we plan to be here serving San Angelo
and the Concho Valley for another 129 years.
Laurette and I love San Angelo and are very proud to call it home!!
Wednesday, October 2nd
Leadership San Angelo Alumni Assoc. - Noon
Thursday, October 3rd
Board of Directors Meeting - 8:00 a.m.
Leadership San Angelo New Class Orientation
5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 8th
Membership Luncheon
(see page 1 for details)
Thursday-Friday, October 10th-11th
Leadership San Angelo
Tuesday, October 15th
Business Brown Bag - Noon @ River View Room
Wednesday October 16th
Economic Development Council @ 3:00 @ BRC
Monday, October 21st
Newsletter Deadline
Call Peggy for advertising at 655-4136
Tuesday, October 22nd
CVB Board Meeting - 3:30 p.m.
Friday, October 25th
Board of Directors Planning Retreat
Wednesday, October 30th
Finance Committee Meeting @ 4:30 p.m.
The Small Business Development Center is located in the Business Resource Center at 69 N.
Chadbourne. All classes will be held at this location unless otherwise specified. To register, call
942-2098 or email sbdc@angelo.edu.
Oct 8
Oct 10
Oct 15
Oct 15
Oct 22
Oct 24
Oct 29
Starting A Business? What You Need to Know! 6-8:30 p.m.
Get Social: Social Media Marketing 101 6-8:30 p.m.
Business Brown Bag Noon-1:00 p.m. Visitor Center
15th Annual Women’s Business Roundtable Event 4:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Small Business Management Certificate (8-week course)
6-8:30 p.m.
So You Want To Start A Trucking Company? 6-8:30 p.m.
How To Write Your Business Plan (Part I: Focus on the Narrative) 6-8:30
Ribbon Cuttings/Ground Breakings
MRL Designs & Custom Remodeling
325-518-6837
Stotts Chiropractic
3402 Knickerbocker Road
325-949-8688
Yippie Hippie
512-578-5536
Pro Image Construction
325-315-4361
Takin’ Care of
Business!
Business @ Happy Hour
August 27th
West Texas Lighthouse for the Blind
2001 Austin Street
2013 Business Seminar
“How to Supervise People
and Lead a Team”
A Glenn Shepard Seminar brought to you
by the San Angelo Chamber of Commerce
The best managers have learned how to deal with problems without missing a
beat. Now you can too!
In this short, intensive and enjoyable seminar, you’ll learn how to effortlessly:
 Defuse tension
 Derail toxic behavior
 Defang even the most malicious employee
Energize your people and bring everyone together solidly as a team. Learn the
powerful strategies you need to solve your worst workplace problems.
Company Name: ________________________________________ # of Attendees: ________
Phone #: ________________________ Email: _____________________________
Attendee Names: (list additional names on separate sheet if needed)
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Billing Address:_________________________________________________________________
Mail to: San Angelo Chamber of Commerce - 418 W. Avenue B - San Angelo, TX 76903
Fax to: 325-658-1110 Email to: brigett@sanangelo.org
FMI: Contact the San Angelo Chamber of Commerce, 325-655-4136
Submit Your Nomination for
“A Celebration of Diversity” Business Recognition
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
During an awards luncheon on November 13th, we will recognize several women or minority-led 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 San Angelo Chamber and exhibit one or more of the following:
* Minority Business (Black, Hispanic, Asian, Female-Owned or Managed, etc.) * Increase in sales and/or unit volume
* Substantiated history as a diverse employer in San Angelo
* Growth in number of employees
* Innovation in leadership or products/services provided
* Positive public reputation and image
* Response to adversity, demonstrating problem-solving ability
* Contributions to community and/or Chamber
Name of Business: ___________________________________________Owner/Manager (if known):_________________________
Years in Business (if known): ________ # of Full-Time Employees ______________ # of Part-Time Employees ___________
In what ways does this business or business person demonstrate any of the above criteria? Please relate your
experience with this business and SPECIFICS for recognition (attach additional sheets 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 Nomination to (325) 658-1110
Email Nomination to phil@sanangelo.org
Deadline to submit nominations: October 11, 2013, 5:00 p.m.
Help us honor local women or minority-owned
or managed businesses
Celebration of Diversity
Business Recognition Luncheon
Please use this form to submit your nomination by October 11th.
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
2006
Rudy & Ricky Menchaca - The Carpet Shop
Lydy Tabor - Tabor Interiors
Robert Aguilar - San Angelo Standard-Times
2000
Robbie Andrews - Strawberry Patches Clothing Store
Henry Hogeda, Jr. - Enrique's Restaurant
Betty Zentner - Zentner's Daughter Restaurant
John Fuentes - Fuentes Café Downtown
2007
Amy Atkins - Suddenlink Communications
Susan Ball - City Café and Bakery
Mary Valva - The Glass Prism
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.
2008
Rita & Jose Carranco—Celebraciones Bellas
Linda Martin—Linda Martin Photography
Jose Garcia—Julio’s Corn Chips
2009
Lorenzo & Leslie Lasater—Company Printing & ISA Cattle
Company
Vic & Charlotte Anderson—Angelo Burger Company
Russell & Kristi Reed—Trend Furniture Co.
Roxie Brown—Roxie’s Diner
2010
Tim Vasquez—San Angelo Police Department
Rick DeHoyos—Rick DeHoyos Law Firm
Kathy Muñoz—KLST/KSAN
Deanna & Stanley Mayfield—Mayfield Paper
2011
A.L. Harrington—Holiday Cleaners
Beth & Michael Martinez—The Venue, Horizon Signs
Joe Ramos—Tejas Manufacturing
2005
Mr. & Mrs. Rodney Mayberry - R.M. Electrical Contractor, Inc.
2012
Darlene Jones & Patsy McIntire - Bug Express Pest Control
Binnie Dierschke, Dierschke & Dierschke REALTORS
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Thomas - RJ's BBQ Restaurant
Fred Hernandez, AEP Texas
Jose Rivero, Pepe’s Diner
BUS INESS
Brown Bag
Lunch Series
OCTOBER 15, 2013
“CASTING THE NET...WORKING”
Business development has to do with the way you market your business and yourself. Marketing is a multipronged process with many
aspects to be considered. One of the most important components
can also be the most intimidating task for many people: Networking.
Have you ever walked into a room full of business opportunities and not known
where to start? Very few people are born networkers and if the networking
process does not come easily to you there are ways to develop those talents.
This workshop will deliver a step by step approach to the process. We will discuss ways to overcome obstacles, identify the correct approach, and emphasize
the assets you and your company bring to the party. Your participation will allow you to walk away with a plan for your next networking opportunity and
expertise to make it a more comfortable task.
Success or failure is all in the communication and preparation of your plan.
Why not develop this overlooked skill? The success of you and your business
can be directly impacted.
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D!
ATTEN
FREE TO
e at • l e a r n • n e t w o r k
Don’t miss this FREE monthly noontime “bring your
own brown bag” business focused speaker series. Box
lunches are available upon request when registering.
S PEAKER B I O :
As the Vice President of Marketing and
Recruitment for the San Angelo Chamber of
Commerce, John markets to organizations,
site selectors, and directly to businesses
in order to recruit new companies to the
community. He also is also a resource to
existing business considering expansion
or requiring other assistance within the
community.
John’s previous experience includes
Valiance Bank in McKinney, Texas and the
Development Corporation of Abilene.
SPEAKER: JOHN DUGAN, EDFP
VP, MARKETING & RECRUITMENT
San Angelo Chamber of Commerce
john@sanangelo.org
Currently, he serves on the West Texas
Training Center advisory board, the High
Ground of Texas Board, and the Texas
Midwest Community Network board of
directors.
12 noon - 1 p.m. Doors open 11:45 a.m.
(Third Tuesday of Each Month)
Visitor Center Riverview Room, 418 W. Avenue B., San Angelo, TX 76903
RSVP: 325.655.4136 (optional box lunch available for a nominal fee)
BUSINESS BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES BROUGHT TO YOU BY
ASU Small Business Development Center (ASU-SBDC)
San Angelo Chamber of Commerce
The Business Factory
E-mail chamber@sanangelo.org Website www.angelo.edu/bbb
Seating is limited! RSVP today!
325.655.4136
Chamber Membership—Still A Great Business Investment
Excerpts from an article by Aaron Cox, CEO
Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives
Given the overall economic climate of the last several
years, business people are naturally evaluating expenditures and working to make the most prudent decisions for
vitality and sustainability. Regardless of business size or
industry sector, if business is to thrive, one key to success
is a Chamber of Commerce membership.
Finally, among those who already know about a particular
restaurant, the added awareness that it is a chamber member yields 38 percent being more likely to patronize the
establishment in the next few months and those with little
or no knowledge of the establishment, chamber membership increases the likelihood of patronage to 76 percent.
These findings are not atypical. Similar results were garIn the past, chambers have been viewed by some as social- nered in analysis of insurance companies and automobile
izing bodies where business people come together to net- manufacturers.
work. Although still a valuable networking venue, today’s
chamber is much more. In every arena from business ad- Small business is the backbone of America and the bulk of
vocacy, to economic and community development, to edu- chamber memberships. The results for this segment are
cation and workforce development, chambers fight for
particularly striking. If a person knows that a small busibusiness interest to ensure there is an environment in
ness is a member of the local chamber, the business will
which they can thrive. The impact local chambers have on see a 44 percent increase in consumer favorability ratings,
business also includes increased consumer confidence and a 51 percent increase in consumer awareness, and a 63 perpatronage.
cent increase in the likelihood of patronage.
The Shapiro Group, an Atlanta based research firm, surveyed 2,000 Americans and found that chamber membership causes consumers to see a business in a more positive
light and increases the likelihood that they will shop or
purchase services from member businesses. Although
these figures vary slightly amongst size of organization
and industry sector, the fact remains that businesses that
are members of their local chamber garner greater
consumer credibility, trust, and loyalty than those that
are not affiliated with the local chamber of commerce.
With belt tightening being the norm it is important to note
that wage earners at all levels expressed greater confidence, awareness and patronage likelihood. Income earners from $20-40,000 annually stated that they are 64 percent more likely to patronize chamber members, those
earning $60-80,000 are 86 percent more likely and those
earning more than $100,000 per year are 77 percent more
likely to purchase goods and services from chamber affiliated businesses. This competitive edge is also evident by
region, age and gender.
Taking this notion a step further, the study found that the
greater the level of involvement of the company in the local chamber (i.e. serving on the board, sponsoring events,
etc.) the greater the benefits. A company that is highly
involved with its local chamber sees consumers that are
12% more likely to think that its products stack up better
against its competition and 19% are more likely to think
favorably of the company in general.
Finally, there are two keys to receiving the benefits of local chamber membership. First, a business has to be a
member. Second, businesses must work internally and
with their local chamber to make customers and potential
customers aware of their affiliation. In short, membership
in the local chamber of commerce is not a luxury item; it is
an absolute necessity for all businesses seeking to navigate
difficult economic waters.
Using the restaurant industry as an example the impact of
membership is evident. The Shapiro study revealed that in
chain restaurants patronage frequency, favorability, and
purchase intent are all directly related to involvement in
the local chamber of commerce.
Texas has some of the absolute best chambers of commerce in the nation. During Chamber of Commerce Week
(October 14-18), stop in, say hello, and get involved today
and ensure your future.
When consumers know that a restaurant franchise is a
member of the chamber of commerce they are:
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50% more likely to eat at the franchise more often
25% more likely to think favorably of the franchise
40% more likely to eat at the franchise in the next few
months
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The 15th Annual Women’s Business Roundtable is happening
Tuesday, October 15th, 2013 and you’re invited!
This annual networking event is dedicated to the professional
development of San Angelo’s female entrepreneurs and business
women. This one night includes vendor and exhibitor booths,
keynote speaker, roundtable discussions, catered dinner, coffee and
desserts. You are sure to leave with new friends and inspiration!
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4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
GENERAL ATTENDEE $30
VENDOR & EXHIBITOR BOOTHS START AT $50
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Roundtable Topics
Networking
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roundtable for any changes and updates.
Marketing
Charging what You’re Worth
Financing/SBA Services
Business Start-Up and Business Plan
Hiring & Retaining Employees
Time Management
Strategic Planning
and more!*
October 15, 2013 • See you there!
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