The San Angelo Chamber of Commerce
Member Update
June 21, 2013
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The San Angelo Chamber of Commerce Weekly Update
  
Your snapshot of business news, upcoming networking activities and training opportunities.  For more information on any of the articles shown below, contact the Chamber at 655-4136. 
 
 

3 days of drag boat excitement!

Six top fuel boats to race - the largest number ever to race on Lake Nasworthy!

 

Friday, June 21st 

Test & Tune

10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Gates Open 9:00 a.m.

Come out and see the racers tuning up their boats and running the track all day in preparation for a full weekend of racing.

 

Show & Shine

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Mary Lee Park

Meet your favorite drivers, and see the drag boats up close.

 

 

Saturday, June 22nd

Qualifying Races

Gates Open 7:00 a.m.

Races begin 9:00 a.m.

  

Sunday, June 23rd

Final Eliminations

Gates Open 7:00 a.m.

Church Services @ Spring Creek 8:00 a.m.

Races begin 9:00 a.m.

 

  

TICKET PRICES  

Beginning today, tickets are only available at the gates

Test & Tune Friday: $12

One-day (Sat. or Sun.):  $25

All Days Pass: $45

All Days Cooler Pass (Maximum 50 Quarts): $20

Reserved Table under the VIP Tent (seats 8): $1,000  

Single Ticket under the VIP Tent (open seating): $125  

 

Children 12 and under are free!  

   

Spectator areas at both Spring Creek Marina and Grassy Meadows Park   

  • Bring your lawn chairs / Bleacher seating also provided 
  • Shuttle Service provided from parking area
  • Coolers allowed (max 50 quarts) / no glass allowed
  • Spectator areas, food, beverage and souvenir vendors at Spring Creek and Grassy Meadows
  • RV camping available through Sunday at Grassy Meadows, $35 per night

   

Showdown in San Angelo

June 21-23, 2013

Visit the Showdown in San Angelo website for the most

up-to-date information or call 655-4136. 

 

 

 
Business @ Happy Hour 
Jackpot now $1,400!
   

Join us for networking with your fellow Chamber members on Tuesday, June 25th from 5-6:30 p.m.  This month's host location will be Chicken Express at 2831 N. Bryant Blvd. 

 

All Chamber members will be entered into the Jackpot Drawing, but you MUST be present to win.

 

Load up on business cards, and join us for this casual event.

 

 
Plans Progressing for
West Texas Legislative Summit 
  

Plans for the 10th annual West Texas Legislative Summit are well underway.  This year's topic is "Immigration," and will feature presentations from elected officials, law enforcement, border and homeland security, and education and workforce representatives.

 

Detailed information and registration materials will be mailed soon, but mark your calendar now for this important event:

  

Wednesday, August 7th

Pre-Summit Reception & Dinner

Reception 6:15 p.m.   /  Dinner 7:15 p.m.

Location:  San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts

 

Thursday, August 8th

West Texas Legislative Summit

9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Location:  Angelo State University's C.J. Davidson Conference Center

 

Many thanks to our sponsors to date.  If you are interested in sponsorship, please contact Sandra Pomroy at 655-4136.  There's still time for your company logo to be included in all of the printed materials.

 

Sponsors to date:

AEP Texas

Atmos Energy

Texas Midwest Community Network

Reece Albert, Inc.

San Angelo Association of REALTORS

San Angelo Standard-Times

Shannon Medical Center

Suddenlink Communications

 
 
Click Here to View Your June Newsletter
 
Highlights Include:
Details of the June 11th Luncheon
Message from the Chamber Chairman
Listing of Newest Chamber Members and Recent Ribbon Cuttings
June Business @ Happy Hour
Leadership San Angelo Alumni Association Annual Social
West Texas Legislative Summit
Chamber and Community Calendars
Summary of Washington DC trip
June Conventions, Meetings & Major Events
Board Member Perspective - Binnie Dierschke
June Training Opportunities from the Small Business Development Ctr.
Leadership Alumni Scholarship Recipients
Recap of Goodfellow Appreciation Day
Showdown in San Angelo
Chamber-Sponsored New York City Trip
Business Barometer
Click here to view your JUNE Newsletter

Upcoming Events 

 

Next Membership Luncheon

 

Tuesday, August 13th

 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

 

Speaker: 

Daniel Valenzuela

City Manager

 

Location:

West Texas Training Center

 

  Click here to register

or call 655-4136 

 

Sponsored by:

 

     

 

    

 

  

   

 
 

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Next Business @ Happy Hour 

 

Tuesday, June 25th

5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

 

Hosted by:

Chicken Express

 

Location: 

2831 N. Bryant Blvd.

 

Jackpot Drawing is now $1,400!
 

YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN! 

 

          

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 Next Business Brown Bag

 

Tuesday, July 16th
  Noon- 1:00 p.m.

 

Program: 

The Affordable Care Act

 

Speaker:

Eric Becker, CEO

San Angelo Community Medical Ctr.

 

Location:

Visitor Center

418 W. Avenue B

 

   This is a FREE seminar, but your reservation is needed. 

Call 655-4136 to register.

You may bring your own lunch or order a box lunch for $7.

 

Sponsored by:

 

Chamber of Commerce  

 

 

 

 

 

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Helpful Links
  

Mark Thieman

2013 Chairman of the Board

    
 
Your Staff
  
President
  
Chamber of Commerce
  
VP of Operations
  
Events Coordinator
  
Membership Coordinator
  
Membership Director
  
Financial Administrator
  
Receptionist
  
Convention & Visitors Bureau
  
VP of CVB
  
Sales & Servicing Director
  
Visitor Center Coordinator
  
Economic Development
  
VP of Marketing & Recruitment
  
Economic Development Specialist
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San Angelo Chamber of Commerce
418 W. Avenue B
San Angelo, TX   76903
325-655-4136
 

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HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!