Georgetown Chamber of Commerce 
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   Chamber Link Newsletter 
                                                           May 16th, 2012                      

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Chamber Events

 

Silver Screen Seminar:  "Communicating with Wisdom"  Thurs., May 17th from 11:30-1 at City Lights Theatres.  $10 for members/ $15 for non-members (includes lunch.)  RSVP required.

Business After Hours and Ribbon Cutting:  Spirit Reins  

Thurs., May 17th from 5-7pm at Spirit Reins, 2055 CR 284, Liberty Hill  

 

Breakfast Links:  "Williamson Museum Programs & Updates"

Mon., May 21st from 7:30-9am at Mel's Lone Star Lanes. $10 for members/$15 for non-members. RSVP required.

 

Lunch and Learn Business Develeopment Seminar: 
   "State of Economic Development in Georgetown"

Wed., May 23rd from 11:30-1pm at Berry Creek Country Club.  $10 for members/ $15 for non-members.  RSVP.

 

Chamber of Commerce will be closed on Mon., May 28th for Memorial Day

 

Save the Date:  Annual Business Showcase  
 Thurs., May 31st from 5-7pm at Georgetown Community Center.  Public is invited.  Door prizes and refreshments.  
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Branding for the Small Business continued...

 

Branding for a small business is creating a "look" and/or "feel" that is consistent in all aspects of your business from how you greet your customers, the quality of your product or service, marketing materials to online.

  

Branding takes time. It goes hand in hand with establishing a reputation for quality and reliability. Whether you want your brand to be professional, warm and caring or funky and fun, the forethought in your marketing strategy with serve you well in the long run.

 

So, what does that mean? Here are a few simple tips:  

  • Establish a marketing strategy or WHAT you want to say, a mission statement. For example: We want our clients to feel welcome when they come into our store. We want them to know they will get friendly service and affordable prices every time they come.

 

  • Establish a marketing plan or HOW you are going to convey that message. For example: All staff will be trained to greet customers consistently in a warm, friendly manner; marketing materials (logo, brochures, etc) will have warm colors that give a "feel" of welcoming; our website will be easy to use keeping the same warm colors as all other materials, etc.

 

Taking the time to outline a simple marketing strategy and plan will make it easier to make marketing decisions. This is just a real "down and dirty" idea of the concept but running a small business is hard work where we need to get to the point real quick.

 

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Chamber & Member News

Locator Board  Chamber's Interactive Locator Board:  3 Units Left!
 The board stays lit 24x7 in front of the Chamber.  Colored ads surround a map.  When the button next to your ad is pushed, it lights up your location on the map.  $275.
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Chamber Golf Tournament Thank You
Thank you to all the businesses & individuals that helped with this event.
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Non-Profits:  Apply for $100,000 Humana Community Benefit Charitable Grant.   A 501c3 organization focused on improving health experiences or building healthy communities will be awarded the one-time grant.  Deadline for application is July 27 with grant awarded in October.  For questions go to HCBAustin@Humana.com.

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Back in Black 2 Adoption Promotion for Black Cats & Dogs 
 Adoption fee at Humane Society of Williamson County is only $25 to give black animals a permanent home.  Runs throughout May.

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Member to Member Discount Offered by Bella Notte on Main
Mention the Georgetown Chamber to receive a $200 discount on their full service holiday parties for November and December.

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 Hiring Sign Focus Magazine Seeks Client Sales Representative 
 Must be self-motivated, disciplined "people person." Call Linda at 512.966.9426.

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Spirit Reins Opens New Southeast Austin Location
 Spirit Reins is expanding their services. The new location is close to Dripping Springs.
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Reach Hundreds of Play-Goers Every Week

Place your business ads in The Palace Theatre's Playbill.  Call Karen at 966-0166 or Sonja at 869-7464

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Heroes Night Out Green Zone Resource Center Needs Vendors and Silent Auction Items.   To benefit the first annual Military Appreciation BBQ on May 26th, please donate items and set up your booth. 

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Summer Fan Drive  

Donations may be made online, or for more info call the Georgetown Fire Dept. at (512)930-3473.  
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Member Events

 

PEC's DIY Conservation Workshop 

Fri., May 18, 2012  from 1:00-3:00pm 

There will be prize drawings every 15 minutes, hands on conservation demonstrations, and a presentation explaining PEC's billing process and resources. 830-868-5098.    

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Humane Society Logo2nd Annual Car & Bike Show Fundraiser by Local Humane Society 

Saturday, May 19, 2012 from 10:00am to 3:00pm    

Wide viewing selection of cars, trucks and bikes on-site. Live music, food and drink vendors, and fun for the whole family.  Pets welcome.  
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Family Fun Day at Reunion Ranch
Sat., May 19th.  Gates open at 2pm.  Live music starts at 6:30pm.
Arts & crafts, BBQ cookoff, miniature golf, swimming pool, zip line, paddle boats, bingo, wagon rides, & numerous outdoor activities. Fireworks at dusk. 5K ranch run/ walk benefits CASA.  $10 for adults/ $5 for kids. 

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 Georgetown Grand Georgetown Grand Bicycle Race

Sat., May 19th and May 20th.

VOLUNTEERS urgently needed for a variety of tasks!  RIDERS needed for the non-competitive Saturday morning ride. Sign up online.  The website also provides details on the live music schedule, road closures, race schedules, etc.

 

Bring a CANNED GOOD to any First Texas Bank location, including their booth at the Expo, and receive a cowbell for cheering cyclists.  The cans will help stock The Caring Place's food pantry.
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Live Music and Crawfish Boil at Mel's Lonestar Lanes

Sat., May 19th from 4-7pm at Mel's Lonestar Lanes outside the cafe.  Corn, potatoes and crawfish along with the fun.
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Attorney Ronald Greening Teaching Free Workshop on Estate Planning
Wed., May 23 from 10:00-11:30am. Call Sun City to register: 512-864-1220.
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Toastmasters Club Meeting
Thurs., May 24th @ 7:00-8:30pm at GISD Admin Building (603 Lakeway)
Toastmasters helps develop better communication and leadership skills in a fun, supportive environment.  Free for guests.

Have a Great Week,
Your Chamber Staff