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Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce Mission Statement:


 
The Greater Boerne Area Chamber of Commerce is an association of
businesses organized to promote and
improve economic vitality through
partnerships, leadership and education of our members and community.


 
  October, 2010                                                                         Volume 14, Number 6



President's Perspective
Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce Participates in Texas Chamber of Commerce Week October 18 - 23, 2010
Boerne Chamber President Terri Politi.
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The Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce announced today Texas Chamber of Commerce Week, which runs from October 18 through October 22, 2010. 
       
"We are proud to participate in Texas Chamber of Commerce Week," said Terri Politi, President of the Greater Boerne Chamber.  "Our Chamber has played a significant role in attracting and welcoming new businesses to our community and serving as an important resource for businesses large and small."  Read more.
 


Let's Go Out to Dinner Tonight!
Boerne Supper Club ShdwThe Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce kicked off the Boerne Area Supper Club on October 1 and we invite you to dine out tonight to show your support for our 18 participating restaurants. Our mantra is "wine local, dine local."
 
The program is a joint initiative partnering the Chamber and its member restaurants that are open for dinner. Its objective is to increase local and regional awareness while driving a new and loyal customer base to Boerne area restaurants by offering the opportunity to win "rewards." The program is open to Kendall County residents, corporate residents and visitors.
   Read more.


Listening Lunches Initiated Two-Way Dialog
Listening Lunch Menu Shdw WebEvery Thursday in September Chamber representatives held listening lunches from noon to 1 p.m. in the green room at the Hungry Horse Restaurant. As the voice of business, it is important that the Chamber listens to members to understand their goals and objectives and to hear fresh ideas and opinions on important issues of the day.   Read more.





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Jefferson Bank

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Mariachi Mania...The Magic of Music
Grammy-Award Winning Band in Boerne
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 Mariachi Bands are said to have begun in mid-19th century Jalisco (a state in Western Mexico) and conquered Mexico and the rest of Latin American along with Mexican cowboy films.  Mariachi bands are a tradition today performing at weddings, birthdays and quinceañeras all over the continent.  The world's premier mariachi band, Mariachi los Camperos de Nati Cano, tours globally and will begin the next leg of their US Tour in Boerne, Texas...followed by performances in Nashville, Chicago, Cleveland, New York.  Read more.


Small Business Council's  New "Shop" Local Effort Continues to Grow

Boerne Bucks Front Shdw WebIn an effort to point more customers toward Boerne's retail businesses, the Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce has joined forces with the Boerne Business Alliance and the Boerne Convention & Visitors Bureau to implement our "Boerne Bucks" program.  Read more.


Let's Watch the Spurs Together - in Person!
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T
he Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce Boerne Community Night with the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday, November 13th at the AT&T Center when the Spurs play the 76ers. It is also Faith and Family Night so there are extra activities you can anticipate when you purchase your ticket through the Chamber.  Read more.
 


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Toudanines Cleaners - Arlene Converse

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Visit Toudanines Cleaners' website.

Are You Up To Speed About Chamber Benefits?
If Not, Test Drive Our "Information Speedway"!
NM Orientation Shdw Logo New members join the Chamber every week and whether you joined last week or last year or even ten years ago, you need have an up-to-date understanding of your Chamber benefits. We add to and adjust your benefits continually to insure that we are offering you real value in exchange for your dues. If you haven't had an updated briefing about your benefits in the last year or two, join us at the November 5th Member Orientation where you can meet and speak with active members of the Chamber's Councils, and hear the latest in member benefits. This FREE program begins with a continental breakfast at 8 a.m. and concludes by 10 a.m. We'd love to share this fun, upbeat program with you. To reserve a spot, call Dana Carter at the Chamber 830-249-8000 or register online today.


2010 Historic Ornament Available Now

St. John Lutheran Church


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 2010 Chamber Christmas Ornament.
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The Chamber has received a limited supply of 2010 Christmas ornaments featuring the St. John Lutheran Church built in 1932 at the corner of Rosewood and Turner. The historic rock church now serves the congregation as a chapel. The ornament won our hearts with its soft golden color and we know you'll want to add it to your collection. This ornament represents the third church in the series (St. Paul's Catholic Church and St. Helena's Episcopal Church were honored earlier in the series). This is the 12th in the series of historic building ornaments offered by the Chamber. You can purchase your ornament at the Chamber for $12 (includes tax).


We're Looking for Your Stories

ChamberBriefs Shdw Web LogoWe're preparing the October issue of ChamberBriefs, our member newsletter that's all about what is happening in your businesses. If there is something you'd like to share with the 700 plus businesses that make up the Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce, send your emails to Bonnie Westley. We can't promise that every story will be published, but we'll do our best.



Pay it Forward

Welcome New Members for the month of September

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We encourage you to go to our website directory to find out how to contact these new members that joined the Chamber family in September.




Christmas Décor
Guardcraft, LLC
Kerrville Performing Arts Society (KPAS)
Marcie L. Cox, CPA
Massage Heights Leon Springs
Muzak
Price Protective Services, Inc.
PT Machine

Thank You to the September Chamber Event Sponsors

Briggs & Johnson Business Services (Networking Breakfast)

Texas State Optical (Business After Hours Mixer)
Huie Financial Services (Lunchbox Lesson)
CareChoice of Boerne Nursing & Rehabilitation Center (Business After Hours Mixer)

2010 Chamber Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament Sponsors:
Kendall County Abstract Company
 GVTC
Ancira Buick-GMC Trucks
Cordillera Ranch
Jennings Anderson Ford
RPM Mortgage
Texas Heritage Bank
&
 ABC Home & Commercial Services
Boerne Banking Center
Broadway National Bank
Cavender Chevrolet
Covenant Services
Emily Swope, Realtor, Broker Associate
Coldwell Banker D'Ann Harper REALTORS
Fair Oaks Ranch Golf & Country Club
Fidelity National Title
Foresight Golf
Frost Bank
Huser Construction
Jefferson Bank
Kendall County Air
LNV, Inc.
Marlin Atlantis
Michael Trevino Ins. Agency - Nationwide
Mission Pharmacal
On the Move, Inc.
Privilege Creek Estates
Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union
Rashid, Rice & Flynn Eye Associates
Dr. Kathryn Hubbard, MD, PA
Security Service Federal Credit Union
Security State Bank & Trust
Tapatio Springs Resort
Texas Investors Title
The Trust Company
Toudanines Cleaners
Toyota of Boerne
Tri County Home Health
United SA Federal Credit Union
Waste Away
Wells Fargo

 
September Photo Gallery

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e are pleased to provide you with photos
of the Chamber events and that took place in September. 
 

 

 

September Dashboard


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As of September 30,
the Chamber
 has  728 members.

Chamber members represent more than 11,700  employees.
 


 
 
  

Chamber Events Calendar

Antique Show BoothView the Chamber website calendar for information for future Chamber events throughout the year.
 




Oct 18 - 23
                     Texas Chamber of Commerce Week

Oct 21

1:30 p.m.      Ribbon Cutting at the Genealogical & Historical Society of
                     Kendall County, 725 North Main Street, Ste. 3, Boerne (map).

Oct 23
3:00 p.m.      Ribbon Cutting at the Grand Reopening & 1st Musical Festival
                     at of the Sisterdale Dance Hall,  Downtown Sisterdale on
                     Hwy 1376 (map).  Music, food, refreshments, free gifts and fun
                     for the whole family and raffle drawings benefiting the Sisterdale
                     Fire Department.

Oct  26
11:30 a.m.    Ribbon Cutting for Safer is Better at the Boerne Chamber Office,
                     126 Rosewood Ave., Boerne (map).

Oct 27
10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
                     Flu Shots at Jennings Anderson Ford by Boerne Urgent Care.
                     31480 IH 10 West exit 543 Boerne (map).  $25.00 (please bring
                     exact amount if paying with cash.  Medicare & Tri Care accepted.
                     Contact Viola Mendoza or Sara Jones at (830) 815-1081 to reserve
                     your company's flu vaccines no later than Thursday, October 21.
                     Sponsored by Boerne Urgent Care, Jennings Anderson Ford &
                     the Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce.  Download flyer.

Oct  28
1:30 p.m.      Ribbon Cutting for Hill Country Clean at the Boerne Chamber
                     Office, 126 Rosewood Ave., Boerne (map).
5 - 7 p.m.      Business After Hours Mixer sponsored by Ye Kendall Inn &
                      Limestone Grille, 128 W. Blanco Rd., Boerne (map).

Nov  2
7 - 9 a.m.      Networking Breakfast sponsored by GATLIN&HICKS
                     WEALTH
MANAGEMENT GROUP of Raymond James &
                     Associates, Inc.
at Spinelli's Vistro & Wedding Hall, 911 S. Main
                     St., Boerne (map).  $15 per member (Members Only).
                     Reservations Required.  Register and/or pay online by Friday,
                     October 29.  Contact Mary Sue Hurdt for more information.
11:30 a.m.    Ribbon Cutting at The Christmas Shoppe celebrating their 15th
                     Anniversary, 132 S. Main St., Boerne (map).

Nov  4
1:30 p.m.     Groundbreaking at the Kendall County Women's Shelter.

Nov 5
                      New Member Orientation, Boerne Convention & Community
                      Center, 820 Adler Rd., Boerne (map).  Register online.
8:00 a.m.       Registration & Breakfast pastries & beverages
8:30 a.m.       Information Speedway - Tour the membership benefit Pit Stops.

Nov 11
                      Veterans Day Holiday - Chamber Office Closed.

Nov 13
7:30 p.m.       Boerne Community Night with the San Antonio Spurs, San
                      Antonio Spurs vs. the Philadelphia 76ers, AT&T Center,
                      San Antonio (map).  Ticket prices vary.  Download ticket order
                      form.  Tickets must be ordered by October 22nd.

Nov 18
5 - 7 p.m.       Business After Hours Mixer sponsored by GVTC, 1221 S. Main
                       St., Boerne (map).

Nov 25 -26
                       Thanksgiving Day Holidays - Chamber Office Closed.

Jan 29
6:30 p.m.        Chamber Annual Awards Gala, Ye Kendall Inn Ballroom
                       128 W. Blanco Rd., Boerne (map).  More information to follow.



Shop Local & Members First

For Hot Deals & Member to Member Discounts


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ne of the best kept secrets in the Hill Country is the front page Hot Deals & Member to Member Discount Programs at
www.boerne.org.   Anyone can take advantage of  the hot deals posted by Chamber members. 
 
 
Click on key logo to view discounts.
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Chamber members can also take advantage of discounts designed and provided by other Chamber members.  This program is sponsored by Kendall County Air
 

How to contact us:

Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce, (ph) #830-249-8000, (fax) #830-249-9639, email:  boerne@gvtc.com, (loc) 126 Rosewood Ave, Boerne, TX  78006, (mailing) P.O. Box 2328, Boerne, TX  78006-2328

 
 

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In This Issue
President's Perspective
Let's Go to Dinner Tonight!
Listening Lunches Intiated Two-Way Dialog
Mariachi Mania...The Magic of Music
New Shop Local Effort
Let's Watch the Spurs Together
New Member Orientation
2010 Historic Ornament Available Now
We're Looking for Your Stories
Pay It Forward
September Event Sponsors
September Photo Gallery
September Dashboard
Chamber Events Calendar
Shop Local & Members First
Contact Information
We're on the Web
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Boerne Area
Government Meeting Links
 
City of Boerne Council Meetings


Cowcreek Groundwater Conservation District Meetings Calendar

Kendall County Commissioners Court Meetings Calendar

 

 

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Chamber Directory 
 
 
 Chamber Councils 
 
 Chamber Calendar
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Board of Directors


Susan Allen, Chairwoman
Texas Heritage Bank
 
MJ Slater, Past Chair
GVTC

 Mike Schultz, Vice Chairman
The Trust Company
 
 Mike Lang, Treasurer
Kendall County Abstract Co.

Rebeca Short, Secretary
Jefferson Bank
 
Matt Diana, Member at Large
Covenant Services
 
 Scott Wilson
Jennings Anderson Ford Sales

Carlos Guerrero
BISD

Karen Daly
Coldwell Banker Swope, Realtors

John Gonzalez
JDG Associates

JoDee Kerestes
Methodist Boerne Emergency Center

Nancy Holekamp
The Corner Cartel

Ronnie Huie
Huie Financial Services
 
Chris Miller
CareChoice of Boerne
Nursing & Rehab Center

Cindy Arledge
GRIPP Productions, LTD.

Lance Lemoine
RPM Mortgage

 

 

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Chamber Staff


Terri Politi
President

Dana Carter
Vice President of
Membership Development

Mary Sue Hurdt
Director of Special Events & Programs

Ann Schafer
Director of Finance

Bonnie Westley
Director of Communications

Lynn Richter
Administrative Assistant
 
Chamber Volunteers
 




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