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Welcome New Members
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Dogwood Multimedia
300-C Algerita Dr., Georgetown, TX 78628
512.591.6077
Specializing in conference planning, press releases, and developing collateral materials such as brochures, flyers and annual reports. Professional photographer & illustrator.
Lifeline Aquatics
3613 Williams Dr., #804, Georgetown, TX 78628
512.869.1899
Full service aquatic management company offering lifeguard services, aquatic instruction, front gate staffing, certification classes, and pool & facility maintenance
U Wash M
1103 S.Main St., Georgetown, TX 78626
512.698.4658
This self serve laundromat located across the street from Dos Salsas has a new owner. |
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Ribbon Cutting: OnPoint Communications & Training
 Alicia Terry, owner & founder
OnPoint provides training, coaching, communications consulting, and leadership and business development services to equip people to excel in their lives, careers, and businesses.
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Chamber Events
Ribbon Cutting: Go Wireless
Fri., June 15th at 12:15pm at 1013 W.University Ste 160.
Ribbon Cutting: Apartment Aces
Mon., June 18th @ Noon at 2300 Greenhill Dr, Bldg 2, Ste 201, Round Rock
Ribbon Cutting: Salon D'Mari
Mon., June 18th at 5:15pm at 5411 Williams Dr.
Leadership Georgetown Commencement
Wed., June 20th at 8am in McCombs Ballroom on the Southwestern University Campus. $10 members/$15 non-members. RSVP.
Business After Hours
Thurs., June 21st from 5-7pm at Independent Bank, 1503 Rivery Blvd. Free Event.
Lunch and Learn Development Seminar:
Success Stories, Len and Judy Lester, owners of The Escape
Wed., June 27th from 11:30-1pm at the Chamber. $10 members/ $15 non-members. RSVP.
Triple Ribbon Cutting: MiBoHe Wellness, Georgetown Barber Shop, Bar B Skew
Thurs., June 28th @ 5:15pm at 501 S. Austin Ave. Free event.
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 CONSERVATION vs. EFFICIENCY Before getting all caught up in participating in all the Conservation and Efficiency programs that are available, let's go over some definitions that may help you decide which programs you should participate in and which you should not. Two terms that are often used interchangeably, but are more appropriately "different ends of the same stick," are Conservation and Efficiency. CONSERVATION is any behavior that results in a reduction of use or consumption. Conservation is a human concern. It involves a reduction, restriction or sacrifice of something.
EFFICIENCY is the use of less of something (water, electricity, etc.,) usually by some kind of device, to perform an activity or process.Once this device is applied or installed, it requires no additional effort. Efficiency is a technological concern.
To illustrate this, let's look at the 20 year old, SEER 10 (seasonal energy efficiency ratio) all electric HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) system in your grandparents' home. Today the thermostat is set on 80 degrees. If you turn the thermostat on this old unit up to 85 degrees, you are conserving energy. You are sacrificing comfort to save energy. If this old unit is replaced with a new SEER 16 unit, the new unit is energy efficient. It is technology that uses less electricity (than the SEER 10 HVAC) to maintain a temperature of 80 degrees. And this brings us to another term: EFFECTIVENESS. Before making a decision to sacrifice comfort or invest in energy efficient technology, you need to decide what your real goal is. If your goal is to save money for a winter vacation, spending thousands of dollars to save $75 per month on your utility bill may not get you very far. And, if your primary goal is to stay cool, raising the temperature by 5 degrees is not going to help you accomplish this. But, if you are trying to save money in the long run, decrease the use of electricity or fossil fuels or reduce your carbon foot print, you are right on target with either or both of these options. |
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Chamber & Member News
Williamson Museum's Summer History Explorer Camp July 16-20 or July 23-28, 9am to 3pm each day
Campers (students in 3rd to 6th grade) will investigate why and how people migrated to Texas from pre-historic times to modern day. Campers experience the traditions each group brought with them through hands-on learning activities.
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 Enjoy Music on the Square every Friday evening from 6-8pm. Bring a blanket, chair and listen to live music June, July and August.
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Humane Society of Williamson County Needs Help with Feline Adoptions.
Feline population is booming but the Humane Society is running out of room. Donations needed to help with costs of a climate controlled shelter for kittens.
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The Vineyard at Florence Farmers Market is Back
Come enjoy organic produce, food, wine and live music on Thursdays from 5-8pm.
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Congratulations to Chamber Member Jenel Looney
Jenel's work as a Virtual Assistant has helped her client, author Susan Mallery, hit #5 on the New York Times bestsellers list. Jenel writes website content, coordinates her contests, and performs other marketing and promotional services. |
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Member Events
Country Music Performer Gary Morris Plays at Palace Theatre
Sat., June 16th @ 7pm
Opening for this award winning performer is Texas-based duo Curtis & Luckey. Tickets: $27 (regular tickets)/ $38 (premier seating)
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 Georgetown's Got Talent Semi-Finals
Sun., June 17th @ 7:30pm at the Georgetown Palace Theatre
Host: Sandy Osburn, JB & Sandy Morning Show of Mix 94.7. Judges will select six finalists. Video recordings of the finalists will be posted online for voting. $15
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North Corridor Project Connect Open Houses
Tues., June 19th from 5-8pm, Pflugerville Justice Center, 1611 Pfenning Ln
Thurs., June 21st from 11-1pm, Austin Energy Assembly Rm, 721 Barton Springs Rd.
The federally funded study will identify improvements and modifications in public transportation needs in the corridor between Austin and Georgetown.
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Small Business Development Center June Classes
Wed., June 20th - Video Mastery. $30
Fri., June 22nd - Start Up Orientation. Free
Wed., June 27th - Video Mastery: Edit & Distribute. $30
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American Business Women's Association Red Poppy Chapter Presents:
"Shakleeizing Your Lawn and Garden with Basic H" Thurs., June 21st at 11:30am at El Patron Restaurant in Georgetown.
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Online Marketing Half-Day Seminar Presented by Google & SCORE
Tues., June 26th from 8-12 OR 1-5
Learn Search Engine Optimization tips and techniques for sustained, long-term search engine rankings (and new customers.) Agenda includes: web optimization, local search, website traffic, getting social online, & DIY internet marketing. $59 using the promotional code SCORE at checkout.
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Capital City African American Chamber of Commerce Forum
Fri., Jun 29th from 12-2 at Goodwill Community Center, 1015 Norwood Park Blvd. Business leaders are invited to this forum for Project Connect North to discuss Capital Metro North Corridor rail options which include a route through Pflugerville via MoKan corridor. Light lunch served. Call 832.459.1181 |
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