San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce2009 - Q3 Newsletter

Early Readers Become Leaders Book Drive - July 2009

The San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce’s Educa-tion Committee, through the SOAR initiative and its partnership with United Way of Hays County Success by Six, is conducting a book drive during the month of July. The goal is to collect 1,000 books for children ages 0-6 in both English and Spanish. The books will then be distributed in book bags donated by Butler Manufactur-ing and Gary Job Corp to students in the Early Child-hood Initiatives (ECI) and Head Start programs. The City of San Marcos has declared the month of July as “Early Literacy Month in San Marcos” and encourages all citizens to support the book drive. Continued on page 3

P.O. Box 2310 • 202 North C.M. Allen Parkway • San Marcos, TX 78667 • 512.393.5900 • www.sanmarcostexas.com

L-R front are Mayor Susan Narvaiz, Ashley Fisher, Amy Madison, Rosemary Suniga, and Scott Gregson; back row: City Manager Rick Menchaca, City Council Members Chris Jones and Gaylord Bose, Phyllis Snodgrass, and Council Members Fred Terry and Kim Porterfield. (Photo by Don Anders)

Business Retention and Expansion International (BREI), a nonprofit association of economic development profession-als has awarded Economic Development San Marcos (EDSM) and the City of San Marcos with top honors as the international single community with a population 20,000 to 50,000 for their innovative, effective and exemplary business retention and expansion program called “Grow One San Marcos.” The award was presented at the BREI 16th Annual Conference in Des Moines, IA.

The City of San Marcos worked with HEB, Inc. to retain 534 jobs and create over 320 additional jobs within the next 20 years.

The success was largely due to the “Grow One San Marcos” Incentive created for the business retention and expansion program by the Economic Development San Marcos Board and executive staff.

The purpose is to annually assess the business community needs through visitation and surveys and provide effective tools and programs that assist with their growth and help retain them in the community.

Top Honors for Economic Development

Business After-Hours Mixer

Prime Outlets-San Marcos will be hosting the Chamber’s July Business After-Hours Mixer at

Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th.

�e first 150 attendees will receive a VIP gift bag. Food & beverages will be provided.

WHEN: �ursday, July 16, 2009TIME: 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

WHERE: Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th, 3939 IH 35 South, Suite # 800

2008-2009 Board of Directors

ChairmanChair-ElectPast ChairTreasurerSecretaryVice ChairVice ChairDirectorDirectorDirectorDirectorDirectorDirectorDirectorDirector

Dan RoyJoel WilliamsJohn Schott

Earl StuddardBrenda DamronMichael HeintzeClay DeStefano

Michelle CarswellChuck Nash

Fraye StokesDenise Collazo

Joe GomezDonna Hill

Frank LeonardisDan Stauffer

In This Issue

Chamber Luau -Follow Up

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Part-Time Job Fair5

June 2009 New Members6

Ribbon Cuttings6

June 2009 Membership Renewals

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Legislative UpdateLuncheon

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Chamber BoardElection

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Chamber BylawsRevision

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Business Expo 200911

Upcoming Business Training

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Meet Your BoardMembers

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EDSM Report14

CVB Report15

Chamber Staff

Phyllis SnodgrassPresident

Robert WattsExecutive Vice President

Eric BonarCommunications Manager

Margaret LindseyMembership Sales Director

Joel DavisBookkeeper

Moriah EberhartFront Desk Manager

Rachel PoteatPart-time Receptionist

Convention & Visitor Bureau

Rebecca Ybarra-RamirezDirector

Viola SowellGroup Tours Coordinator

Lauren DavisAdministrative Assistant

Denise DuranAdministrative Assistant

Economic Development San Marcos

Amy MadisonDirector

Rosemary Lucio-SunigaResearch Assistant

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Continued from front page - July Book DriveCollection bins have been placed around town for you to drop o� new or gently used books. You can �nd bins at the San Marcos Chamber of Commerce, San Marcos CISD o�ces, Texas State University, JC Kellum �rst �oor, First Baptist Church, Randolph Brooks Federal Credit Union, A+ Federal Credit Union, Wells Fargo Bank, CTMC, Schertz Bank & Trust, Frost Bank, Broadway Bank, Ozona National Bank, Randolph Brooks Federal Credit Union, the City of San Marcos – City Hall, the City of San Marcos – Municipal Building and the San Marcos Public Library.

Success By Six (SB6) is committed to working collaboratively with our community partners to help level the playing �eld for all children and ensure that San Marcos children start school ready to learn. Once the initiative is established in San Marcos, it will be expanded to the rest of Hays County. Local control is a unique feature of SB6. Just as with United Way of Hays County, SB6 will be run by a local group of committed Hays County folks, dedicated to research, collaboration and best practices that will be most bene�cial to our youngest citizens. SB6 will help children be ready to hit the ground running when they enter school, lowering the probability of falling behind at an early age and increasing the likelihood of success in both high school and higher educa-tion. Children who are ready for school before they even get there, are much less likely to feel overwhelmed or confused and stay on grade level as they progress through school.

“We need to get the word out to our Chamber members and their employees to take a few minutes during the month of July and donate a book to the cause,” said Rick Bell, Chair of the San Marcos Chamber of Commerce Education Committee. “Please pass along the word to friends, co-workers and family members. Better yet, forward this email to them. You’ll be glad you did!”

SOAR, which stands for “Seeking Opportunities, Achieving Results,” is a collaboration of San Marcos Educational Partners, includ-ing the San Marcos Chamber of Commerce, Texas State University, San Marcos CISD, the San Marcos Education Foundation, the City of San Marcos, the San Marcos Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Austin Community College, Gary Job Corp. and United Way of Hays County. For more information about SOAR, please visit our website at www.soarsanmarcos.com.

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Over 250 attendees enjoyed the Chamber’s 2nd Annual Luau Networking and Fundraising event, Thursday, June 11 at Vantage San Marcos. Guests enjoyed food and drinks while touring our member display tables and testing out remote control boats in the pool area. Seventeen winning raffle tickets were drawn with lucky attendee, Gary Perdue, winning the grand prize $1000 Prime Outlets Shopping Spree.

Special thanks to Yomaida Thomas, Community Director at Vantage San Marcos, for the use of their fabulous facility. Thanks also to all Special Events Committee Members, Board Members and Ambassa-dors who sold raffle tickets and all members who purchased tickets. Aloha!!

Kristy StarkChamber Special Events ChairTCOR Insurance Management

Thank You to all Luau Contributors!

Event Host & CateringVantage at San Marcos

Table SponsorsCenturyTelEmbassy Suites San Marcos Hotel, Spa & Conference CenterMcCoy’s Building SupplyPrime Outlets San MarcosRandolph-Brooks Federal Credit UnionSan Marcos OutlookSEPHORA inside JCPenney & JCPenney SalonThe Meeting PlaceTime Warner Cable

Raffle ContributorsBath JunkieBlue OctoberCenturyTelCTMCNewstreamz.comPrime Outlets San MarcosSchertz Bank & TrustSephora - JCPenneyServProSylvan Learning CenterTanger Outlet CentersThe Floral StudioTwo P’s & Calli’s BoutiqueWright Distributing

Raffle Ticketsdahill, A Xerox Company

Logo & Flyer DesignC3 Creative

BeveragesAustin BudCool Mint CaféAustin Whitt, Bartender

Tent & ChairsGrande CommunicationsHorizon Bay Vibrant Retirement Community

EntertainmentRemote Boat Marina at Prime Outlets

PhotographerPat Fernandez, The IML Group

Luau Co-ChairsMargaret Ennis, Randall Morris & AssociatesCelena McGuill, Prime Outlets San Marcos4

Member-to-Member Discount Program

Exclusive Discounts for Chamber Members And Their Employees Only!

How Your Business Benefits:No Charge for businesses to participate.Encourages members to “Shop Chamber Members First”Special key tags to identify eligible usersIncreased exposure for your businessBusinesses establish their own discountsGain new business and save moneyDiscounts are listed in Chamber newsletters and on the Chamber websiteEach Chamber business will be issued 5 key tags to share with employees (50¢ for each additional key tag)

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If you would like more information about the Member-to-Member Discount program, please contact Eric at 512.393.5913, or visit our Website at www.sanmarcostexas.com and click on the Member-to-Member link.

Off Campus Online Part-Time Job Fair

Have you begun thinking about your employment needs for the Fall? Career Services extends an invitation to you to participate in the “Off Campus Online Part-Time Job Fair” from July 20 to September 11, 2009. Registration Deadline is midnight on August 15th.

The Off-Campus Online Job Fair takes the benefits of a traditional job fair browse and houses it within our Job4Cats System. Essentially information about your business and your part-time employment needs are displayed in an online database for students to view. If the student is interested in your company then the/she will be able to submit information for you to see such as a resume, cover letter, class schedule, and employment application. You then are able to log into the system, view the submitted information and contact the student to schedule an interview or have him/her come to your place of business and visit with you about your opportu-nity.

For more information contact Chris Jones, Career Advisor at 512.245.7473 or LaTonya Henry, Assistant Director at 512.245.2645 or register in Jobs4Cats at: www.careerservices.txstate.edu/Employers/jobs4cats.html

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If you are interested in advertising in the next issue, please contact Eric at 512.393.5913, or email him at ericb@sanmarcostexas.com, for more information on sizes, frequency, pricing, deadlines or any other advertising questions.

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Village Sensei

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Easy Home

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WELCOME JUNE 2009 NEW MEMBERS!

Monroe Hair StudioLanna Welch109 E. Hopkins, Ste. 100San Marcos, TX 78666512.353.4247

REEDESIGNAdvertising SpecialistsRandy Reed 3933 Lord Byron CircleRound Rock, TX 78664512.218.8661www.reedesign.com

Pioneer BankFinancial InstitutionsRussell Huebner100 Creel Rd.Dripping Springs, TX 78620512.829.2247www.pioneerbanktexas.com

Motel 6Hotels / MotelsYvonne Baldwin1321 I-35 N.San Marcos, TX 78666512.396.8705www.motel6.com

RediClinicMedicalRoxane Gonzalez5410 South FM 1626Kyle, TX 78640512.268.1940

KNBT FM 92.1, KGNB AM 1420Radio StationDarlene Cook1540 Loop 337 NorthNew Braunfels, TX 78130800.625.7311

Fix Corporation, LLCRetailerMike Fix115 Mandalay St.San Marcos, TX 78666512.398.1111

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Your Continued Support of the San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce is Greatly Appreciated.JUNE 2009 RENEWALS

Company Date JoinedStone’s Trailers & Truck Covers, Inc. 06/01/1980Wonder World Cave and Park 06/01/1980Texas Educational Foundation 06/01/1980Benchmark Insurance 06/01/1980Wal-Mart Supercenter 06/01/1982Marvin’s Heating & A/C 06/01/1983Marian Oles Photography 06/01/1983T.B. Woods Incorporated 06/01/1983Grins Restaurant 06/01/1983Caring Center For Women 06/01/1986Dermatology Laser Center & Spa 06/01/1987Joel H. Barnard & Associates 06/01/1989BMA Window Cleaning, LLC 06/01/1990Bradzoil 10 Minutes Change 06/01/1992Highcrest Apartments and Townhomes 06/01/1992Hays-Caldwell Council on Alcohol & 06/01/1993 Drug AbuseHighpoint Manor 06/01/1996Amerihost Inn 06/01/1997Cat’s Eye Graphics 06/01/1997Randall Morris & Associates 06/01/1999About Eyes, Inc. 06/01/1999Southwest Golf Range 06/01/1999Hays County Area Food Bank 06/01/1999C. A. Woods Company 06/20/2000Comfort Connection 06/11/2001Bill Taylor & Associates 06/03/2002Jasons’s Deli 06/06/2003Hampton Inn & Suites 06/11/2003Englebrook Apartments 06/19/2003Assistant For Hire 06/02/2004Ascot Travel 06/16/2005VistaCare 06/21/2005Your Expressions 06/24/2005Ted Miska Insurance 06/07/2006

Company Date Joined Sights & Sounds of Christmas 06/09/2006San Marcos CISD - Dr. Lolly Guerra 06/14/2006Ted Miska Insurance 06/07/2006Sights & Sounds of Christmas 06/09/2006Texas State University - Small Business 06/15/2006 Development CenterTexas State University - San Marcos 06/16/2006Seton Family of Hospitals 06/18/2006Texas State University - Center for 06/20/2006 International Studies Little Shoppe of Health 06/20/2006Cedars Mediterranean Cafe 06/20/2006Money Mailer Centex 06/20/2006Compass Point Media 06/26/2006Consumer Credit Counseling Service 06/28/2006 of Greater San AntonioTrinity Title of Texas, LLC 06/29/2006Prime Property Management 06/01/2007Rosemary Lucio Suniga 06/08/2007LBJ Museum of San Marcos, Inc. 06/13/2007Appearance Plus 06/14/2007W. E. Imhoff & Co. Inc. dba 06/21/2007 Intertech FlooringCorridor Limousine Services 06/22/2007Randall Morris & Associates 06/02/2008CFPO-PAL Youth Sports 06/04/2008Post Oak Villas 06/11/2008Bigelow Homes: Blanco River Village 06/16/2008Hampton Inn & Suites Hotel 06/18/2008San Marcos Evening Lions Club 06/23/2008ADP 06/24/2008Executive Inn & Suites 06/24/2008Wildcat Electric Supply 06/24/2008Print This 06/25/2008

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SILVER PLATTER AWARD: Embassy Suites San Marcos-Hotel, Spa and Conference Center receives the Silver Platter Award from the Meeting Professionals International – Texas Hill Country Chapter at its annual banquet Friday, May 29, 2009. The Silver Platter Award is awarded to a hotel or restaurant for providing the most creative, unique food for chapter meetings and noontime networks. Accepting the award is Rosa Garza, Association Sales Manager for the Embassy Suites San Marcos-Hotel, Spa and Conference Center and Mary Ann Keenan, Area Sales Manager for John Q. Hammons Hotels. Debbie Farnum, Immedi-ate Past President, presented the award. (Photo by Jerry Hughes.)

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Legislative Update LuncheonThursday, July 30, 2009

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.City of San Marcos Conference Center

3101 South IH 35, San Marcos

Co-sponsored by:San Marcos Chamber of Commerce Governmental

Affairs Committee and the San Marcos Manufacturers’ Association

Call the Chamber at 512.393.5900 for reservations or detach and return the form below.

Please reserve: ______ Individual tickets @ $15 each ______ Reserved table for eight (8) $200(RSVP due by 5:00 p.m. July 27, 2009)

Company name: ________________________________________________________________________________

Signature: __________________________________________________________ Date: _____________________

PURCHASE INFORMATION: I would like to purchase my ticket(s) and/or table sponsorship with: � Check #________ � Cash � Credit_____ Visa _____ MasterCard ______ American Express _____ Discover

Card # _______________________________________________________________ Expiration date: _____ / _____

Name as appears on card: ___________________________________ Total amount to be charged: _____________

Billing Address: _________________________________________________________________________________

City/State: __________________________________________________________________ Zip Code:__________

Authorized Signature: ____________________________________________________________________________

Return to: San Marcos Chamber, PO Box 2310, San Marcos, TX 78667 Fax: 512.393.5912robertw@sanmarcostexas.com

State RepresentativePatrick Rose

D-Dripping Springs

State SenatorJeff WentworthR-San Antonio

The San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to have State

Senator Jeff Wentworth (R-San Antonio) and State Representative Patrick Rose

(D-Dripping Springs) as our Guest Speakers at this year’s Legislative

Update Luncheon.

Attendees will hear an overview from Wentworth and Rose of their goals and priorities, followed by a question and

answer session.

MEMORANDUM TO SAN MARCOS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBERS

FROM: Phyllis Snodgrass, President

DATE: July 1, 2009

SUBJECT: San Marcos Chamber of Commerce Board Elections

In June of 2009, in accordance with the San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce By-Laws, a nominating committee was formed to address upcoming board openings for the 2009/2010 fiscal year. The committee consisted of both current board members and representatives from the general membership.

There will be two open positions on the Board of Directors for the upcoming year, resulting from vacated board positions. The committee is pleased to present a slate of outstanding members for your consideration. Each of the following Chamber members has agreed to have his or her name placed in nomination for this important leadership position. You may vote for the members recommended by the nominating committee or you may submit the names for a write-in candidate of your choice. All ballots will be counted no later than 3:00 pm on Friday July 24. The Board of Directors shall declare the two candidates with the greatest number of votes elected at the regular July Board meeting on July 29, 2009

John Martin, Flintco Yes _________ No __________Jeff Stover, Saltgrass Steakhouse Yes _________ No __________

Write-In Candidate _______________________________ Please return to the Chamber either by mail at P.O. Box 2310, San Marcos, TX 78667 or fax at (512) 393-5912.Thank you for your participation in this election!

The current Chair has appointed a committee of judges to tally the votes and declare the two candidates receiving the most votes elected. All ballots must be received at the Chamber by 3:00 PM Friday, July 24, 2009 to be valid.

If you should have any further questions, please contact Robert Watts, Executive Vice President at robertw@sanmarcostexas.com.

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MEMORANDUM TO SAN MARCOS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBERS

FROM: Phyllis Snodgrass, President

DATE: July 1, 2009

SUBJECT: Summary of recommended revision to the San Marcos Area Chamber Bylaws

This document summarizes the Board’s recommended revision to the current Bylaws of the San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce. You may respond by mailing back the ballot below, faxing it to 512-393-5912 or scanning and emailing your vote to robertw@sanmarcostexas.com. Please vote only once.

Current language:

2. DUTIES OF OFFICERS

d. Treasurer. The Treasurer shall be responsible for the safeguarding of all funds kept on deposit in financial institutions, or invested, in a manner approved by the Board of Directors. Checks are to be signed by the Treasurer and the President, or, in the absence of either or both, by any two (2) officers. However, the President shall have the authority to sign checks for items not exceeding $250 except those made payable to the President.

Proposed revision:

2. DUTIES OF OFFICERS

d. Treasurer. The Treasurer shall be responsible for the safeguarding of all funds kept on deposit in financial institutions, or invested, in a manner approved by the Board of Directors. Checks are to be signed by the Treasurer and the President, or, in the absence of either or both, by any two (2) officers. However, the President shall have the authority to sign checks for items not exceeding a fixed dollar amount as specified in writing by the Board of Directors from time to time except those made payable to the President.

The proposed revision authorizes the President to issue a check up to the dollar limit to be set by the Board of Directors and periodically reviewed by the Board of Directors. The current limit of $250 is cumbersome and requires a second signature on many monthly routine checks issued by the Chamber. The Board continues to review monthly financials and the financials are subject to audit annually by a certified public accountant. This recommended change was first presented by the Chamber’s auditors during the 2008 audit report to the Chamber’s finance committee, who concurred with the auditor’s recommendation.

If you should have any further questions, please contact Robert Watts, Executive Vice President at robertw@sanmarcostexas.com.

_______ YES, I vote FOR the proposed Bylaw revision

_______ NO, I vote AGAINST the proposed Bylaw revision

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Commerce on the Corridor 24th Annual San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce Business Expo

Wednesday, August 26 – Thursday, August 27, 2009 City of San Marcos Conference Center

3101 South IH 35 ● San Marcos, TX 78666 Join City of San Marcos Mayor, Susan Narvaiz, for the 24th Annual Business Expo Official Kick Off – at the Sneak Peek Party, Wednesday August 26 from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Enjoy food and beverage samples from area restaurants and caterers and delicious hors d’oeuvres from Embassy Suites as you visit with 100 exhibitors and network with over 1,500 attendees. Admission tickets provided to all chamber members. Additional complimentary admission tickets provided to sponsors and exhibitors.

Business Expo 2009 will be held on Thursday, August 27 from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The premier networking event for 2009 provides a great opportunity to reach key business contacts. Attendance is expected to exceed 1,500 and we are planning for 100 booths and exhibits representing a wide cross section of Chamber members!

An exhibitor hospitality suite will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the day of the EXPO, and will be located near the Exhibit Hall. Enjoy complimentary soft drinks, water, and snacks – and comfortable chairs to rest in! Please be sure to thank the sponsors that make the Exhibitor Hospitality Suite possible!

An internet café will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the day of the EXPO in the Exhibit Hall, where vendors and attendees can check their emails and surf the web.

For more information on Business EXPO 2009, including booth information, sponsorship opportunities and other details, call the Chamber today at 512.393.5900, or check out our Expo website at www.sanmarcosbizexpo.com.

Upcoming Business Education Workshops

7/30 SBDC Seminar - Essentials of Government Contracting8/11 SBDC Seminar - Essential of Bids and Proposals8/13 SBDC Seminar - Designing Your Business Plan for Maximum Impact-Part 18/20 SBDC Seminar - Designing Your Business Plan for Maximum Impact-Part 2

8/27 SBDC Seminar - Financial Skills for a Successful Small Business9/1 SBDC Seminar - Human Resources Essentials for Small Businesses9/23 SBDC Seminar - Economic Opportunity Forum for HUB Vendors

For more information on the upcoming Business Education Workshops, please visit the Small Business Development Center Website at www.business.txstate.edu/sbdc

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Meet Your Board MembersA quarterly section that spotlights Chamber Board Members

Clay DeStefano - DirectorCompany: Central Texas Medical CenterPosition: Administrative Director of PR & MarketingClay is an award-winning, 28-year veteran of the marketing, public relations and advertising profession. He joined the CTMC team in January of 2007 and currently serves as the Executive Director of the CTMC Foundation – CTMC’s fundraising organization. Clay has become active in the community in a number of ways, including serving as Vice-Chair of the San Marcos Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, serving on the P-16 Steering Committee (now SOAR) and more recent involvement with the new Partners for Progress (Economic Development Steering Committee) and the Greater-Austin Association for Fundrais-ing Professionals. Clay and his wife Anne have been married for 28 years, have three grown children and live in San Marcos with their two dogs.

Dan Stauffer - DirectorCompany: McCoy’s Building SupplyPosition: V.P. Marketing & Real EstateDan has been with McCoy's Building Supply for over 25 1/2 years and based at the San Marcos Headquar-ters since January, 1985. McCoy's has been an active member of the San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce for many years--possibly dating back to when McCoy's moved their headquarters to San Marcos from Galveston in 1972. “I'm originally from Missouri--grew up in rural Central Missouri and graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1972. In my time with McCoy's I've had several roles: assistant store manager, personnel manager, regional manager and currently V.P. Marketing and Real Estate.”

Denise Collazo - DirectorCompany: Goodrich CorporationPosition: Human ResourcesDenise has been a Human Resource Specialist for Goodrich Aerostructures since June 18, 2001 and has been a member the Chamber since that time.She was born in Santa Barbara CA but raised in New Braunfels Texas where she currently resides. She has two children, Dezerey and a son, Garrett. She also has 2 grandsons and one on the way, due in November of 2009.

Dan Roy - Board ChairmanCompany: Priority Personnel, Inc.Position: President, CEODan has founded three companies since graduating with honors from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, where he earned a BBA in Corporate Financial Management. After graduation, he joined the commercial loan officer training program at Boatmen’s National Bank, St. Louis and subsequently joined the bank’s Correspondent banking division. Dan currently serves as Chairman and CEO of Priority Personnel, Inc. (a company he founded in 1993), Chairman of Priority Retail, Inc. and Managing Partner for Roy-Tex, LLC. He has served on the State Board of Directors for the Texas Association of Business and the Economic Development Board for San Marcos, Texas. He and his companies are active community members and have given over $100,000 in support of graduate scholarships. Dan, his wife Kathy and their two young children currently reside in San Marcos, Texas.

The governing body of the Chamber is its Board of Directors. From small business owners to corporate executives, the Board represents a cross-section of the Chamber's membership. The Board’s function is to determine policy for the organization. The Board is also responsible for the organization’s finances, considers and approves the budget and determines the appropriate membership investment schedule.

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EDSM Report – June 2009 1) Comprehensive Economic Development Strategic Plan

• Market Street presented the results of the Community Assessment, phase one of the research, on May 29th. The next three research components, Target Business, Workforce Analysis and Organizational Review were received on June 17th. The next step is a presentation to City Council and the Partners for Progress on July 22nd, when Market Street will present the preliminary comprehensive plan and begin discussions with all groups on implementation.

2) Speaking & Meetings –

• The executive director participated in the Regional Outreach Roundtable Forum, Real Estate Council of Austin. Economic Development Directors in Hays County discussed emerging issues regarding growth and development. Also participating were County Judge Liz Sumter and Ross Milloy from the Austin San Antonio Corridor Council to share updates on transportation in the County.

• Economic Development San Marcos hosted a mission tour in mid-May for the City of Alvin to discuss best practices in chamber and economic development efforts. Visitors included City Manager Paul Horn, Councilman Jim Landriault,

Economic Development Director Larry Buehler, and CVB Director Julie Siggers.

Partners for Progress

EDSM Board

City of San Marcos

San Marcos Chamber of Commerce

Central Texas Medical Center

Texas State

Hays County

Gary Job Corp

San Marcos CISD

Caldwell County

Lockhart EDC

Luling EDC

Prime Outlets

• Opportunity Austin 2.0 Quarterly Investors Meeting & Austin Regional Partners planning conference for BIO 2009, Hays County Court Presentation.

3) Real Estate – Developing database and supporting documentation on land sites and buildings for a familiarization tour on October 22, 2009.

4) Administration – Hosted internships for two Gary Job Corps students in May/June. Internships with two MBA students from the McCoy College of Business Administration, Texas State University began in late June.

5) Memberships and Awards – EDSM received an international award for a city under 50,000 that achieved significant progress in business retention and expansion. The award was received during the Business Retention and Expansion International annual meeting in Des Moines, IA, May 13-15. The award was acknowledged by city council also presented June 16 at City Council. Applications submitted for International Economic Development awards on Grow One San Marcos and Economic Outlook Luncheon. Request received from LCRA to submit applications for the Community Economic Development Award (CEDA) presented by Texas Economic Development Council. Joined Southern Economic Development Council (SEDC), a southern-based economic development organization focused on business retention, expansion, and retention best practice.

6) Grow One San Marcos Program – Kay Wilson has resigned due to a career change and relocation. Task Force will be appointing another member. Two meetings this month with Austin Community College to discuss plans for a city-wide survey of manufacturing companies in San Marcos.

7) 2009 Economic Outlook: Riding the Storm Out, Embassy Suites, April 23, 2009 – Collaboration between EDSM, San Marcos Chamber and Texas State University. 300 attended and 300 participated virtually through the high-definition video stream provided by XI Design.

8) Gary Job Corps Business and Industry Council – Health Community Professional Learning Community (PLC).Planning local event on Gary Job Corps Campus to introduce regional ED and Chamber executives to this Professional Learning Community.

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SMCVB Report – June 2009

1) San Marcos Hotels – Quarterly Hotel Occupancy Tax Collections - QTR Ending March 2009: Gross Receipts – January, February, March 2009 $4,979,729.58 Taxable Receipts – January, February, March 2009 $4,872,423.91 Comparing Tax Collections 2009 vs. 2008 with Embassy Suites HOT Revenue

7% Tax Collected 2009 $341,068.70 7% Tax Collected 2008 $288,541.02 18.2% increase over same quarter 2008

2) Hotel Occupancy Rates – Area Cities – Qtr ending March 2009 (Source Strategies-estimated) City 2009 2008 Change High Low San Marcos (1,565) 48% 55.4% -7.4% 64.5% 26.1% New Braunfels (1,951) 33.9% 43.3% -9.4% 70% 14.2%

3) Sales Tax Collections – Comptroller Monthly Reports: *June 2009 $1,385,868.03 June 2008 $1,249,396.64 Increase 10.9 % TOTAL YTD 09 $13,627,467.16 0.3% Decrease *Actual April Collections

4) Booking Status Report - Embassy Suites San Marcos Hotel, Spa & Conference Center (as of June 5,

2009): Guestroom Revenue May 2009 – future $1,057,568.31 Function Revenue $779,167.92 Total Revenue $1,836,736.23 Total Room Nights: 17,891

June Conferences Groups – 57 Estimated Room Nights – 2,252 July Conferences Groups – 28 Estimated Room Nights – 816 August Conferences Groups – 15 Estimated Room Nights – 404

San Marcos Convention and Visitor Bureau

TRAVEL AND TOURISM CELEBRATION LUNCHEON

NEW DATE—THURSDAY,

JULY 23, 200911:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

City of San Marcos Conference CenterPrice $25

RSVP by Wednesday, July 15, 2009 to 512-393-5900 or cvb@sanmarcostexas.com

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Quarterly Calendar of EventsFor additional information, please visit the Chamber’s Online Community Calendar at www.sanmarcostexas.com

September9/1 Ambassador Club meeting9/3 Education Committee meeting Leads Group 1 meeting9/7 Labor Day - Chamber will be closed9/8 Special Events Committee meeting9/9 Leads Group 2 meeting9/10 Eggs & Issues Breakfast; TOPIC: United Way of Hays County Sponsored by Time Warner Cable9/17 Government Affairs Committee meeting Leads Group 1 meeting Speed Networking 2009

9/22 Membership Event 20099/23 Membership Event 2009 Leads Group 2 meeting Chamber Board Meeting9/24 Membership Event 2009 Business Development Committee 9/28 Natural Resources Committee

San Marcos Area Chamber of CommerceP.O. Box 2310San Marcos, TX 78667

July Early Literacy Month

7/7 Ambassador Club meeting7/8 Leads Group 2 meeting Meeting of the Committee Chairs7/9 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - Physician’s Mutual Ins.7/14 Special Events Committee meeting7/16 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - Schertz Bank & Trust Leads Group meeting Business After-Hours Mixer: Prime Outlets-San Marcos7/22 Leads Group 1 meeting7/23 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - Stitches & Such Business Development Committee meeting Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - McCoy’s Building Supply Corporate Office7/27 Natural Resources Committee meeting7/29 Chamber Board meeting7/30 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - AirEvac Lifeteam LEGISLATIVE UPDATE LUNCHEON7/31 New Member Orientation President’s 12 @ 12 Business Expo Early Bird Rate Deadline

August

8/4 Ambassador Club meeting8/6 Education Committee meeting Leads Group 1 meeting8/11 Special Events Committee meeting8/12 Leads Group 2 meeting8/14 President’s 12 @ 128/20 Government Affairs Committee meeting Guest Speaker-Laurie Anderson Moyer Leads Group 1 meeting8/24 Natural Resources Committee meeting8/26 Leads Group 2 meeting Business Expo 2009 Sneak Peek Party8/27 Business Expo 2009

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PAIDPermit No. 152

San Marcos, Texas78666-2310

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