Getting Connected to Your Chamber
The Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the release of our newly redesigned website, boerne.org. By updating our main website with a stylish new look and feel, we've been able to improve the navigation and provide enhanced education and decision tools.
The Chamber site was created by Vantegis, a website and application hosting provider and the inside perspective of Chamber staffer, Lynn Richter. Read more.
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e-Newsletter Business Card Sponsor Toudanines Cleaners - Arlene Converse
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President's Perspective
Back to School
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Terri Politi
Boerne Chamber President
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Leadership Boerne is a community leadership program offered by the Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce aimed at increasing the leadership pool for the present and future of the Boerne area. Through the program's 12-year history, the objectives for Leadership Boerne have remained constant.
Leadership Boerne develops in potential
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leaders the skills necessary to effectively participate in community affairs. This program is designed to acquaint participants with community structure, challenges and resources. The result is a well-founded base of leadership. Read more.
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Stage 3 Mandatory Water Restrictions
Since the record drought conditions are persisting, all City of Boerne Water Utility customers are required to follow Stage 3 mandatory water restrictions until further notice.
Click here to read the watering schedule.
Conserve water now to avoid Stage 4 Restrictions which are even more limiting. During Stage 4, you will be prohibited from watering your lawn by any method although you will still be able to water your garden between 8 p.m. and 8 a.m. with a hand held hose. In Stage 5 ALL outside watering is prohibited.
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e-Newsletter Business Card Sponsor AppleTree Day School - Jennifer & Lloyd Voigt

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Carlin Friar Elected to Chamber Board
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Carlin Friar
Boerne Banking Center
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The Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce welcomes Carlin Friar as the newest member of its Board of Directors. Carlin is Senior Vice President and Branch Manager of the Boerne Banking Center, a branch of the First National Bank of Sonora, Texas. Carlin has twenty four years of banking and financial service experience, and prior to joining Boerne Banking Center in November of 2010, was an executive with The Trust Company in San Antonio and Boerne.
Carlin describes himself as a team builder who works to capitalize on his co-workers' strengths to create an environment centered on providing customers unmatched service. Read more.
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Preferred Landscape Wins Kudos
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Preferred Landscape and Lighting was recognized by the San Antonio Business Journal as one of the fastest growing firms in the area from 2008 through 2010.
Preferred has managed an annual growth rate of 12.4% during two droughts and an historic recession. Preferred attributes it growth to innovation, dedication to the community and a corporate business philosophy that strives to make sure that their clients, employees, their firm and their vendors win in each transaction and benefit each other through their relationships.
Preferred has been a member of the Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce since November, 2006. On behalf of the Board of Directors, Members and Staff of the Chamber: Job well done!
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e-Newsletter Business Card Sponsor
Marcie L. Cox, CPA

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Visit Marcie L. Cox, CPA's website.
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Meet Lance Lemoine, Chamber Chair Elect
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Lance Lemoine
RPM Mortgage
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Lance Lemoine is a current member of the Board of Directors for the Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce. He has been elected to the position of Chair-elect and will assume the role of Chairman of the Board on January 1, 2012. He and his family have lived in Boerne for more than 10 years.
Lance owns RPM Mortgage at 31004 IH 10 W. in Boerne, having started that company in 2008. He employs 10 people, 5 of whom are Boerne residents. Read more.
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Crepe Nation: New Food Truck in Boerne
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Frank and Jennifer Ramirez have been married for 2 years. They live here in Boerne and together they are raising two children, Haley 16 and Reed 12. Frank was born and raised in El Paso, Texas. He graduated in October 1994 from the Scottsdale Culinary Institute.
Their new business, Crepe Nation LLC, is a gourmet mobile food kitchen that allows Frank and Jennifer to reach their customers wherever they may be!
The versatility of crepes allows for the expansion of the French influence to include both sweet and savory crepes that represent flavors and dishes from around the world as well as encompass the favored flavors of local fare. The gourmet mobile food kitchen can cater any type of cuisine for any type of event. Frank and Jennifer are committed to providing a high quality food experience to all their customers and looks forward to meeting each and every one that blesses them with their business. Right now, you can find them Tuesday through Saturday at the Alamo Fiesta RV park. Come for breakfast between 8 and 10:30 a.m. and enjoy both sweet and savory luncheon items from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ask about their vegetarian options. We're hopeful we'll be seeing them parked in town on Mondays. You can visit their website for updated menu selections and current locations and follow them on facebook and twitter for up-to-the-minute information.
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e-Newsletter Business Card Sponsor
United San Antonio Federal Credit Union Rosanne Hernandez
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Bending Branch Winery Holds First Harvest
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Bending Branch Winery out of Comfort has completed its first harvest of estate grown fruit. They began harvesting the 2011 Tannat at 4:30 a.m. and by 1 p.m. they had harvested two tons of Tannat and two very small batches of Picpoul Blanc and Petite Sirah.
With drought conditions and extreme heat the Winery got a small yield this vintage, but the fruit itself was picture perfect. The owners are eagerly anticipating the wine that is born from their estate vines.
Now that the grapes have been plucked from the vines, the real work begins. The fruit is immediately destemmed, crushed and the white grapes are pressed to remove the free run juice from the skins. The red grapes are left in contact with the skins, seeds and pips for a generous amount of time to achieve the perfect effect.
The Bending Branch Winery has two wine clubs for its wine devotees to choose from. Contact Jennifer Beckman, Director of Marketing to discuss the plan that works best for you!
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Love Chocolate? Save the Date
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Chocolate Festival of Texas is coming to Boerne!!
Saturday October 29th
Kendall County Fairgrounds
12 noon til 6pm
Chocolate sampling, Texas wine tastings, Texas food sampling, Cooking demos, Shopping, Kids Korner and much more. Enter the Chocolate Competition open to Professionals and Amateurs. This is a don't miss event! Click here for more information.
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e-Newsletter Business Card Sponsor
Lillians - Tammy & Megan Otten
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Visit Lillian's website.
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Jenny's Lil' Playhouse Specializes in Babies
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Jenny's Lil Playhouse infant room.
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Located at 113 S. Plant Avenue, #D, Jenny's Lil' Playhouse Infant Nursery & Child Care Center is a one-of-a-kind daycare place to care for your children. They specialize in infant care. They are licensed for 21 infants from birth up to 23 months, and for 27 children from the age of two through five years old. As a team, staffers are committed to working within each child's comfort zone to ensure optimal social, emotional and educational results. Babies are surrounded by sound, music and love.
Child development observations are made on a daily basis and include motor gross skills, sensory skills communication, social, emotional and general skills. All diaper changes, feedings and naps are recorded every day. Toddlers and preschoolers are offered a variety of opportunities to explore their world through play. Their days are filled with music, art, dance, story time and more. The curriculum is packed with educational elements including basic Spanish, English and sign language. Games and crafts teach pre-reading skills such as letter and sound recognition, basic math concepts and hands-on science exploration.
The playhouse is building a great staff to do an exceptional job for the community and children. You have an open invitation to stop by and visit this colorful daycare center.
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Why the Y?
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Did you know that the YMCA offers corporate rates for membership? Business owners could be offering this great discounted rate as an employee benefit. Contact Ashley Maytum to find out the details.
The YMCA offers afterschool care, youth sports, family events as well as the health facility.
The YMCA offers afterschool care, youth sports, family events as well as the health facility. A membership would include:
- access to the wellness floor
- all group exercise classes
- ActiveTrax; our computer based workout monitor
- a 12 week program called Commit to be Fit where they get to meet with a Wellness coach and help establish goals AND to reach those goals
Believe it or not, the holidays are just around the corner. Why not take steps now to be in the best shape of your life when you and your family are posing for your special holiday photos?
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e-Newsletter Business Card Sponsor
Gatlin & hicks WealthManagement Group, Raymond James & Associates, Inc. - Dave Sears
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A Note from the Queen of "WOW"!
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If you haven't been out to The Resort at Tapatio, just wait. It is getting a facelift like I wish I could
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Director of WOW/Goodwill (830) 537-4611 |
get....if you get my drift. At any rate, Tom and George are restoring this Jewel of the Hill country not only to be like it used to....but it is going to be better than ever. We are so proud of how this is coming along. Many of our homeowners have left for long vacations to come back in awe of the progress that is now becoming very visible.
We are working to have this fully finished soon. We are having a Chamber mixer on September 22 so put that on your calendar. We will send invites soon and hope you will all be able to come see it first hand. We will serve drinks and hors d'oeuvres and give tours. One more thing, if you are having Christmas parties, please give me a call. It will be a real paradise for Christmas so buzz me and we will arrange anything you need. It is going to be a Christmas holiday to remember. Also, don't miss our event on September 22.
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e-Newsletter Business Card Sponsor
Sunrise Pottery - Doug Oian
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First Annual Ladies Night at Shutter-Happy Photography
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The staff at Shutter-Happy Photography is gearing up for the studio's first annual Ladies' Night...and everyone is invited! Free drinks, desserts, and fabulous door prizes. Studio gift certificates will be available for purchase at a buy one, get one free special.
And shopping will be available through many local vendos (Tomboy Tools, Cutie Bow Tooty, Premier Designs Jewelry, Scentsy, Juice in the City, 31 Gifts, Pampered Chef, Tupperware, Mary Kay, and Take Shape for Life)
The event is at the studio (11 Upper Balcones Rd.) on Saturday, September 17th from 6:00pm - 10:00pm.
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e-Newsletter Business Card Sponsor
Boerne Office Supply - Scott Maddox
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Invest in Our Youth, Strengthen Our Community
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For more than 30 years, the Boerne Soccer Club has helped develop the hearts, bodies, and minds of our young people while encouraging family and community participation through volunteerism. Business sponsors and private donors have played a key role in our success by funding scholarships for needy players, enhancements to our fields and facilities, and additional training programs for players, coaches, and referees. To find out more about sponsorship opportunities for the fall season, visit their website.
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e-Newsletter Business Card Sponsor
Raymond James Financial Services - Andrew Voiles
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2011 13th Annual Chamber Scholarship Memorial Golf Tournament 
A few places are left to join the fun at this year's tournament which is being held at Fair Oaks Ranch Golf & Country Club. The tournament will begin with a 12:30 Shotgun start. Registration begins at 10:00 a.m., followed by lunch sponsored by Texas Heritage Bank and a chipping contest at 11:00 a.m. The tournament will then be followed by an awards dinner sponsored by RPM Mortgage at 6:30 p.m. During the festivities there will also be a Ball Toss sponsored by Jennings Anderson Ford. We encourage you to download and review the golf brochure for sponsorship & participation opportunities. Tournament Sponsors:
Capital Guardian Income Solutions Group Double Eagle Sponsor
Kendall County Abstract Company Eagle Sponsor
GVTC Birdie Sponsor Contact Mary Sue Hurd for more information or if you wish to sponsor and/or participate. Add this event to your Outlook calendar.
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e-Newsletter Business Card Sponsor
Enterprise Car Sales - John Edwards
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Visit Enterprise Car Sales's website.
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2011 2nd Annual Hill Country Leadership Summit 
Come join us for the 2nd Annual Leadership Summit. Strengthen your leadership capabilities, add other leaders to your professional network and return to your business with renewed enthusiasm, all without leaving the Hill Country. This year's Summit Breakout Sessions include:
Alicia Arenas: "The Sales Experience" Sheila Dudley: "Creating Rapport" Kelly Riddle: "Advanced Fraud Scams" Russ Riddle: Lunch Keynote Speaker "Looking for the Humor" The Summit will be held at the Ye Kendall Inn Ballroom located at 128 W. Blanco Road in Boerne and will run from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $75 for Chamber members and $85 for guests and the general public. You can register and/or pay online.
Contact Mary Sue Hurdt for more information. Add this event to your Outlook calendar.
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Wild Game Dinner Save the Date! November 5, 2011 marks the date of the Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce's first ever Wild Game Dinner that will be held at the Kendall County Fairgrounds from 5:30 to 10 p.m.
The early word is that many different kinds of game will be offered including: elk, white tail and axis deer, nilgai (antelope, for the hunting impaired), alligator and Rocky Mountain oysters.
Tickets are $20. You can register and/or pay online. Expect a vast array of auction items and some fun games and other surprises. We encourage you to download and review the Wild Game Dinner brochure.
So Save the Date for this fun event people will be talking about for months to follow. Add this event to your Outlook calendar.
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We're Looking for Your Stories
Send Us 100 Words (and Maybe a Photo or Two) We want to share news about your business with the rest of our members. If you have something you want to share, please send your email to Bonnie Westley - try to limit yourself to 100 words.
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Pay it Forward
Welcome New Members for the month of July
We encourage you to go to our website directory to find out how to contact these new members that joined the Chamber family in July.
AT&T Authorized Retailer
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Benita B. Patuel - Realtor
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Caring Transitions
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Cayce G. Fagala, Licensed Professional Counselor
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China Bowl
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Chocolate Festival of Texas
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Enterprise Car Sales
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I-tech Direct
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JAC's Personal Touch
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Lester Meier Rodeo Company
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Mueller, Inc.
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Sharon Neill Consulting
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Sisterdale Smokehouse
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Texas Road Repair & Patches
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The Silver Queen
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Vantage at Fair Oaks
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Verizon - Mark Carter
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Thank You to the July Chamber Event Sponsors
Speed Networking Lunch
Town & Country Manor and
Alamo Hospice
Business After Hours Mixers
CW Floors
Burns Garden Center & Landscape
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Chamber Events Photo Gallery
 We are pleased to provide you with photos of the many Chamber events.
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Chamber Events Calendar
Sept. 5 Labor Day Holiday - Chamber Office Closed Sept. 6 3:00 pm. Ribbon Cutting for Boerne Vision Center, 124 E. Bandera Rd., Ste. 403, Boerne ( map). Add event to your Outlook calendar. Sept. 8 5 - 7 p.m. Business After Hours Mixer sponsored by Dog & Pony Grill, 1481 S. Main St., Boerne ( map). Add event to your Outlook calendar. Sept. 22 5 - 7 p.m. Business After Hours Mixer sponsored by The Resort at TAPATIO SPRINGS, 314 Blue Heron Blvd., Boerne (map). Add event to your Outlook calendar. Sept. 26 11:30 a.m. Lessons in Leadership with featured keynote speaker Paul Barwick, Director of the Hill Country Mile. Cypress Grille, 170 S. Main St., Boerne (map). Register and/or pay online by Thursday, September 22. $25 for Members, $30 General Admission, $30 for all thereafter. Reservations required, No shows will be billed. Contact Bonnie Westley for more info. Add event to your Outlook calendar. Oct. 3 12:30 p.m. 13th Annual Chamber Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament Fair Oaks Ranch Golf & Country Club, 7900 Fair Oaks Parkway, Fair Oaks Ranch (map). Contact Mary Sue Hurdt for more information. Download/view the sponsorship & participation opportunities. Double Eagle Sponsor: Capital Guardian Income Solutions Group; Eagle Sponsor: Kendall County Abstract Company; Birdie Sponsor: GVTC, Awards Dinner Sponsor: RPM Mortgage, Lunch Sponsor: Texas Heritage Bank, Ball Toss Sponsor: Jennings Anderson Ford. Add event to your Outlook calendar. Oct. 11
7 - 9 a.m. Networking Breakfast sponsored by Geneva School of Boerne, 113 Cascade Caverns Rd, Boerne (map). Register and/or pay online. $15 Member, $25 General Admission if registered by October 6, $25 Members and $35 General Admission thereafter. Reservations required. No shows will be billed. Contact Mary Sue Hurdt for more info. Add event to your Outlook calendar. Oct. 198 a.m. to 1 p.m. 2nd Annual Leadership Boerne Summit. Ye Kendall Inn Ballroom, 128 W. Blanco Rd., Boerne (map). $75 Members, $85 General Admission. Register and/or pay online. Reservations required. No shows will be billed. Contact Mary Sue Hurdt in regards to this event. Add event to your Outlook calendar. Nov. 5 5:30 p.m. First Annual Wild Game Dinner, Kendall County Fairgrounds, 1307 River Road, Boerne (map). $20 per person. Contact Mary Sue Hurdt for more information. Download/view the Wild Game Dinner brochure . Add event to your Outlook calendar.
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Shop Members & Local First
For Hot Deals & Member to Member Discounts
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One 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.
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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.
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How to contact us:
Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce
(ph) #830-249-8000, (fax) #830-249-9639, email: boerne@gvtc.com, (loc) 121 S.Main St., Boerne, TX 78006, (mailing) P.O. Box 2328, Boerne, TX 78006-2328
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Beca Short, Chair
Legacy Mutual Mortgage
Lance Lemoine, Chair-Elect
RPM Mortgage Richard Elkins, Vice Chairman
Stanbio Laboratory Susan Allen, Past Chair
Texas Heritage Bank
Mike Lang, Treasurer Kendall County Abstract Co. MJ Slater, Member at Large GVTC Matt Diana
Covenant Services JoDee Kerestes Methodist Boerne Emergency Center
Carlos Guerrero BISD
Karen Daly Coldwell Banker D'Ann Harper, Realtors
John Gonzalez JDG Associates
Nancy Holekamp The Corner Cartel
Ronnie Huie Huie Financial Services
Chris Miller
CareChoice of Boerne
Nursing & Rehab Center
Lauren Stumberg
Distinct Media
Jeannemarie Wilson Attorney at Law, P.L.L.C. David Brown
Security Services FCU Steve Schmidt Enchanted Springs Ranch Carlin Friar Boerne Banking Center
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Terri Politi
President
Jesse Martinez
Vice President of Membership Development Bonnie Westley
Director of Communications
Mary Sue Hurdt Director of Events & Programs
Ann Schafer Director of Finance
Lynn RichterAdministrative Assistant
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The Chamber Appreciates the Support of Our Sustaining Level Members
Airtron Heating & Air
Frost Bank
GVTC
Jefferson Bank
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