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December 24, 2025 | CONNECT AND GROW WITH THE CHAMBER

New restaurant week promotion coming in January

Savor San Marcos Restaurant Week is a 10-day celebration of our local dining scene, featuring 20 Chamber-member restaurants. From Jan. 23–Feb. 1, dine at your favorite spots (or try something new!) and enter daily gift card drawings by posting a photo of your meal on social media using #SavorSanMarcos.

Give the Gift of Palmer’s This Season!

Celebrate the holidays with a delicious gift from Palmer’s Restaurant.

For every $75 in Palmer’s gift certificates purchased, you’ll receive a $10 bonus dining card. While the restaurant is closed for the season, gift card orders are still being accepted by text through Wednesday, December 24. Simply text 512-665-1809 to place your order and check one more gift off your list.

And don’t forget to plan ahead for New Year’s Eve at Palmer’s! Ring in the new year with a special New Year’s Eve menu, perfect for celebrating with friends and family. Reservations are filling quickly, so be sure to secure your spot for an unforgettable evening.

Five AI Leverage Points Business Leaders Will Use to Win in 2026

The companies pulling ahead aren’t chasing trends — they’re making smart, intentional moves that compound over time. AI is already part of that advantage, not as a flashy tool, but as leverage in the areas that truly move a business forward. By 2026, the gap between leaders and laggards will come down to who understands where AI creates real impact and how to apply it strategically.

Join us for a Lunch & Learn on January 22 featuring Randy Bryan, CEO and Founder of tekRESCUE. Randy brings more than 30 years of IT experience and works with organizations to securely navigate an AI-driven world. As a speaker, author, podcaster, and AI developer, he helps business leaders use AI, technology, and cybersecurity to drive growth, protect their organizations, and make better decisions.

Celebrate 20 Years with the LBJ Museum of San Marcos!

The LBJ Museum is turning 20 in 2026, and you’re invited to the 20th Anniversary Benefit Gala on January 17, 2026. Join the LBJ Museum for an unforgettable evening starting with a 6:30 PM reception featuring a vibrant jazz trio and silent auction, followed by dinner, wine, and an esteemed keynote speaker.

Sponsorship and registration options are available and the list of levels, or register online!

Corridor Women's Network Event -

Jan. 13

Welcome the new year with an event designed to inspire and spark joy! Join in the fun and enjoy delicious food, drinks and special activities. Connect with amazing women from across the region and kick off 2026 with joy, purpose, and community.

These upcoming Chamber Events are linked to more details online.

You are invited!

January 13 - New Year, New Goals, New Girlfriends with Corridor Women's Network, 4:30PM

January 15 - Ribbon Cutting: The 1856 Apartments, 11AM

January 22 - Ribbon Cutting: Moore Manor, 10AM

January 22 - Leadership Lab: 5 AI Leverage Points Business Leaders Will Use to Win in 2026

January 30 - Coffee & Commerce at First Lockhart National Bank, 8:30AM

February 26 - Infrastructure Summit, 11AM

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