Chamber Chatter
August 27, 2012

The Kyle Chamber is proud to feature FriDaze Liquor as this week's Member Monday! In December of 2011 the Atnipp family became new owners of the local FriDaze Liquor located in Plum Creek Square.

As one of the few liquor and cigar stores in the Kyle area FriDaze Liquor has sought to "increase their inventory and expand their cigar selection". With monthly events like beer tastings and helpful tips on how to pair up the best wine for any meal this family run store has sought to "Keep Kyle Kool!" FriDaze Liquor takes advantage of being members with the Kyle Area Chamber of Commerce through providing beverages for events like the Ambassadors BASH.

For more information about FriDaze Liquor, you can contact them at:

FriDaze Liquor
130 Kirkham Circle
Suite C
Kyle TX 78640
512-268-6505

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Calendar of Events
August 2012
28 11:30a-1p - "State of the State" Luncheon - Hays CISD Performing Arts Center
30 7p - Heart of Texas Chorus Free Performance - Plum Creek Golf Course
30 8p - Sippin' with the Stars: "The Notebook" - Duchman Family Winery

September 2012
5 12p - Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group - Provident Memory Care
6 11a - Building A Digital Infrastructure in Central Texas Public Education - Austin Chamber of Commerce
6 11a - 9/11 Memorial - CTMC Hospice
6 6p-8p - "End of Summer" Ambassador's Block BASH - Elmhurst Drive
7 7:30p - Kevin Brockmeier Readings and Book Signings - Katherine Anne Porter Literary Center
8 11a - Round Robin Polo Tournament - County Line Polo Club
8 5p - Stock Car Racing - Thunderhill Raceway
8 6:30p - Kyle/Buda Republican Group Meeting - FM 2770 Fire Station
13 12p - Diez y Seis Celebrated at Austin Community College
13 & 14 Kyle Annual Classic Golf Tournament - Plum Creek Golf Course
14 8pm - Bat to School Bash - Stateside Theater
23 6pm - 2012 Seton Social - Wild Onion Ranch
23 6pm - Third Annual Taste of Hays County - Redbird Skyport
Spread the Word!
Do you have a lot of Facebook friends? If so, make sure you tell them to visit our Facebook page and like us!
The Kyle Chamber will be running a contest now until September 3rd. Tell your friends to like us and send a message telling us who referred them-- whoever refers the most likes will win the following:

1st Prize
$30 Gift Certificate to Koy Chinese & Sushi

2nd Prize
$20 Gift Certificate to Pho Thaison

3rd Prize
$10 Gift Certificate to Chick-fil-A
Promote with Us!
Are you a local business that has a product, service, or event you want our community to know about?

The Kyle Chamber offers sponsorship space on our website (KyleChamber.org) and in our weekly Chamber Chatter.
 
Our goal is to promote your business and help it grow!
 
Website Banner
$60/month
OR
$600/year
 
Chatter Ads
$30/week
OR
$90/month

If you're interested in placing an ad with the Kyle Chamber, please contact Christina at info@kylechamber.org for more information.
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Kyle Chamber
103 S. Front Street
PO Box 900
Kyle, TX 78640
512-268-4220