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Chamber News & Events
MEMBERSHIP NETWORKING LUNCHEON
DATE: Thursday, Dec. 8th
TIME: 11:30am
PLACE: Texas Hearing & Service Dogs Conference Room
4925 Bell Springs Rd.
Dripping Springs
CATERED BY: Hill Country Ranch Pizzeria
FOCUS: Networking Luncheon - Come get to know your fellow business members!
TRI-COUNTY SMALL BUSINESS SUMMIT
Thursday, December 1, 2011 from 8:00am - 1:30pm
Embassy Suites San Marcos - City of San Marcos Conf. Center
1001 E. McCarty Lane, San Marcos, Texas 78666
The 2nd Annual Tri-County Small Business Summit is brought to you by the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Greater San Marcos Partnership, the San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce and the Bastrop Chamber of Commerce to provide training and potentially create business opportunities for small business owners. This is a great opportunity to network and learn about the different resources available in Travis County and the Tri-County region (Hays, Bastrop & Caldwell).
This Summit is All About You - the small business owner! Whether you are looking for capital, procurement opportunities, workforce development, employee benefits or marketing and social media advice, this is the event you want attend. Display tables are available for purchase to promote your business.
Cost to attend:
Early Bird Rate - $35
Regular Rate - $50
For more information on this event or if you are interested in purchasing an expo table please contact Brenda Ortiz at (512) 462-4310 or via email at bortiz@gahcc.org.
VISITOR CENTER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Do you know someone who has a few hours each week or every other week to volunteer? The Visitor's Center needs them! Our volunteers are critical to keeping the Visitor's Center open during business hours so visitors can find their way to your business! For more information, call Sherrie at 512-858-4740 or e-mail dschamber@drippingspringstx.org. |
10th Annual
Suits & Boots Awards Celebration
Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012
6:00 - 11:00pm
Building on the Success of the Past and Shaking Things Up for the Future! Help the Chamber Celebrate the Businesses and People of the Dripping Springs Area in New and Exciting ways!
Sponsorship Levels
$2000 Diamond Level
Table for 10
Business name/logo on local road & highway signs
Acknowledgement on KDRP 100.1/103.1FM
Business name/logo in advertising/website
Business name/logo on event poster/program
Business nameplate on table
Deadline: December 16th
$1000 Platinum Level
Table for 10
Business name on event poster /program
Business name on program
Business name/logo in advertising/website
Business nameplate on table
Deadline: December 30th
$500 Gold Level
5 Tickets
Business name listed on program
Deadline: January 15th
$250 Silver Level
2 Tickets
Business name listed on program
Deadline: January 15th
$100 Bronze Level
Business name listed on program
Deadline: January 15th
Interested in Sponsoring? Contact Sherrie at the Chamber sherrie@drippingspringstx.org or call 858-4740 |
MEMBER ACTIVITIES
Month of November FamilyFirst Chiropractic
Tis the Season of Giving - Please help us help the hungry this month!
Bring in 8 canned or boxed food items and receive a Complete Exam. (Xrays if needed - $11 donation to Helping Hand.)
Holiday Activities The Art Garage
The Art Garage is now registering for holiday art classes, workshops and storytimes!
Three, 5 and 6 week art classes for ages 5+. Storytimes for 3+ and workshops for all ages! Check out all our happenings at www.theartgarageaustin.com or call 512-852-9900 for details!
Toy Drive benefiting The Wounded Warriors Gracy Title
Now through Dec. 2nd - Gracy Title has joined forces with The Military Order of The Purple Heart , Wheelers for the Wounded , and Minis and Friends to participate in a toy drive for the children of soldiers in The Wounded Warrior Transition Brigade at Fort Hood. The event is called The Purple Santa Toy Drive. The WWT Brigade at Fort Hood consists of men and women that have been wounded in battle and need a prolonged recuperation time and assistance with transitioning into civilian life. There are just over 200 children involved and we want to give them something to smile about this holiday season. The goal is to have 4 to 5 gifts per child so we want to make this a big event! The toys will be distributed to the children at a Purple Heart Christmas Party at Fort Hood in honor of the wounded soldiers and their families. This is our opportunity to support those that have given so much. Donations can be dropped of at any of our Gracy Title locations, or they will be glad to arrange for pick up! Donate new unwrapped toys, or you can write a check to "Wheelers for the Wounded" and we will do the shopping for you!
DSYSA Basketball Fundraiser The BIG Drip Coffee Shop
To Celebrate their Grand Opening, for a limited time THE BIG DRIP COFFEE SHOP is selling DSYSA Basketball thermos mugs with a complimentary cup of drip coffee or tea OR $1 off a specialty drink. All proceeds from the sale of these Stainless Steel Travel Mugs will go directly towards the DSYSA Basketball program. THE BIG DRIP COFFEE SHOP OPENED on Friday. Hours are: Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 12:00 pm and 3:30 - 6:00 pm. Stop by, check them out, get a cup of coffee and help support DSYSA Basketball. Cash or check only will be accepted for the DSYSA basketball mugs. |
MEMBER EVENTS
This Week
TODAY - Monday, Nov. 21st Sleep Inn & Suites
You are cordially invited to the Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening festivities for Sleep Inn & Suites from 3:00pm to 7:00pm. Ribbon Cutting at 4:00pm. 2720 E US Hwy 290, Dripping Springs. Call 512-858-2400 for more information.
Saturday, Nov. 26th Domingo's Mexican Grill
Colt Baker Performs on Saturday, Nov. 26th from 7:00pm - 9:00pm at Domingo's. Come see singer/song writer Colt Landon Baker perform and checkout his website at: www.reverbnation.com/coltlandonbaker. Live Music Every Saturday!
Saturday, Nov. 26th The Art Garage
The Art Garage Holiday Kick-off Open House will be held Saturday, Nov. 26th from Noon - 5:00 pm. Join us for a family fun-filled day! Kick-off the holiday season with special sales on ceramic ornaments to paint, gift certificates and more. Enjoy complementary hot cocoa, candy canes and a free make-n-take art project for the kids! Create and Be Happy! The Art Garage is at 11190 Circle Drive Austin, TX 78736. For more info: 512-852-9900 or www.theartgarageaustin.com.
Saturday, Nov. 26th Harrison Ranch Park
The Twin Lions Thanksgiving Horse Show will be held at Harrison Ranch Park. Twin Lions is a local organization, started and run by Laura and Daniel Persons. They are committed to bringing high quality, affordable Hunter/Jumper shows to Dripping Springs and the surrounding Hill Country. Their combined 30 years of horse show and management experience across the country allow them to offer a fun and educational show atmosphere for all levels of riders and horses. The show will feature a $300 Hunter Classic and a $300 Jumper Classic. The show is open to the public and spectators are welcome. Thanksgiving weekend marks their third show at Harrison Ranch and they are looking forward to a complete 2012 show season there as well, with dates planned from December of this year through November 2012. Dan and Laura can be contacted at twinlionshorseshows@gmail.com for more information including a prize list and schedule of events.
Sunday, Nov. 27th Christmas at the LBJ Boyhood Home
In conjunction with the Johnson City Community`s celebration of "Lights Spectacular", the LBJ Boyhood Home will be open for lamplight tours each Saturday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on November 27, December 4, December 11, and December 18. National park rangers will provide tours of this historic house and explain life in Johnson City before rural electrification. The LBJ Boyhood Home is located on Elm Street, one block south of Highway 290 ("Main Street" in Johnson City).
Sunday, Nov. 27th Without Regrets Foundation
Ho! Ho! Ho! Come with your kids and get a picture taken with the Hays County Santa! Donations are gratefully accepted for the Without Regrets Foundation. "Helping terminally-ill parents with young children achieve a pre-established goal with their children & family before the end of their life. We provide families with memories that will last forever and allow our clients to Leave Without Regrets." Join us at The Barber Shop on November 27th from 3-5pm. http://barbershopbar.com/. Hosted by DVine Marketing - Helping non-profits and small business realize their potential. Contact Dena at dena@DVineMarketing.com or call 512-422-2594.
Now - December 11, 2011 The Wimberley Players
The musical, She Loves Me. Friday & Saturday Evenings 8:00 PM, Sunday Matinee 2:30 PM. Box Office 512-847-0575. Tickets available on-line at www.wimberleyplayers.org
. Wimberley Playhouse, 450 Old Kyle Road, Wimberley, TX 78676. The Play: Georg and Amalia are two feuding clerks in a European parfumerie during the Holiday Season in the 1930s. They secretly find solace in their anonymous romantic pen pals while coping with each other at work.
Upcoming Events:
12/1 Spa at the Springs & D'Vine Marketing joint Ribbon Cutting and Open House
12/3 The Springs Family YMCA hosts 2nd annual Fit for Change 5k & 1K Race at 8am
12/3 The 7th Annual Christmas on Mercer Street
12/3 Wesley Gallery's Christmas Jewelry Trunk Show
12/4 Mustang Mare-y Christmas Barn Tour
12/4 Photos with Santa at FBC, Kyle for Lehman Cheerleaders
12/10 Friends of the DS Community Library present their Annual Tour of Homes 10am - 4pm
12/10 Texas Hill Country Olive Company Ribbon Cutting and Open House
12/10 Photos with Santa at Nutty Brown Cafe for Burke Foundation
12/11 Drippin' Dancin' from 6-9pm at the Barn on Bell Springs |
MEMBER NEWS
Marilyn G. Miller named a Texas Super Lawyer
Marilyn G. Miller has been named to the Texas Super Lawyers list as one of the top attorneys in Texas for 2011. No more than 5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by Super Lawyers. Super Lawyers, a Thomas Reuters business, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The annual selections are made using a rigorous multi-phase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates, and peer reviews by practice areas.
Boudreaux's Powerhouse Gym For Sale
The owner's family and manager's family of Boudreaux's Powerhouse Gym are relocating to Kauai, Hawaii and the property is going on the market. Great investment property, 5.42 acres, 7500 square foot building with or without fitness equipment. Would make a great event site. Serious inquiries only. Contact 858-9400.
Domingo's Mexican Grill
Is excited to announce that they now offer a Full Bar with Happy Hour from 3:00 to 7:00pm Monday through Friday! Great Margaritas and 7 TV's to watch your favorite sports!!
Book sales of "Around Dripping Springs" benefit non-profits (on sale at Christmas on Mercer, Dec. 3)
Have you ever wondered how Dripping Springs got its name? Did you know that the Tonkawa Indians, native to the area were cannibals, or that the Wells Fargo bank building in town was originally a movie theater? Our area has a rich history filled with fun facts and unique stories. For example, selling BBQ was one of 54 ideas Salt Lick founder Thurman Roberts and his family came up with to earn a living after Thurman quit his job to work closer to home. The history of the Salt Lick is just one of the interesting people, places, and events featured in the new book Around Dripping Springs - a pictorial history of Dripping Springs, Driftwood, and Henly - now available for pre-order on Amazon! Be sure to vote for the Kindle edition on Amazon, too! An entertaining and easy read, Around Dripping Springs is filled with nearly 200 photos - most of them historic - and makes a great gift for area residents past, present, and future. Around Dripping Springs will also be sold at Barnes & Noble in the 'Texas' section after the November 14 release date. The Chamber of Commerce Visitor's Center will directly benefit from book sales proceeds, as will the Dr. Pound Historical Farmstead, the Heritage Circle, the DS Historic Preservation Commission, and the Hays County Historical Commission. So start your holiday shopping for all of your Dripping family, friends, and neighbors with a book about our community that benefits our community! |
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
MEMBERS- Please feel free to send us any job openings as you have them and when a position is filled please notify us ASAP at dschamber@drippingspringstx.org
REAL ESTATE SALES PROFESSIONAL
Mallett Integrity Team - Fast growing top Real Estate team in Dripping Springs looking for energetic, motivated individuals to sell real estate in the SW Austin area. Experience preferred but will train the right person. Must be organized, a self starter, outgoing, goal oriented and optimistic. Must like structure and consider others before making decisions. Must want to make decisions, but enjoy being part of the team. They can easily build and lead a division of a team or company. They are caring, helpful, understanding, and patient with other people. Commission based. Call or email for confidential interview. Steve Mallett (512) 829-2062 or stevem@mallettintegrityteam.com
PART-TIME @ COFFEE SHOP
The BIG Drip Coffee Shop is looking for a person to work part-time Mon & Wed, 6:30am - Noon and a couple hours/days in the afternoon. Experience preferred, we will train as well. Call 512-971-3282 for more information.
VARIOUS BANK POSITIONS
Pioneer Bank is currently hiring experienced individuals in the following areas:
Teller/Personal Banker, Branch Manager, Commercial loan Processor and Mortgage loan processor. Please send resume to personnel@pioneerbanktexas.com
MASSAGE THERAPIST
FamilyFirst Chiropractic - Busy chiropractic wellness practice in need of a skilled and passionate therapist! Female preferred, firm to deep tissue sessions typically 15-30 minutes in length. Room, sheets, lotion, etc. provided. Located in Dripping Springs. www.ffchiro.com (Please email resume and questions.)
FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Raymond James Financial Service is a growing office and is seeking experienced Financial Advisor(s) on Independent platform of Raymond James Financial Service. Very attractive payout. Series 7 & 63 required. Series 65 preferable not required. All inquiries are held in strict confidence. Please call (512) 775-5668 for confidential phone inquiry.
BUSINESS UNDERWRITING SPECIALIST
KDRP Community Radio is growing and looking for reliable, presentable, organized and assertive individual/s to provide new revenue for KDRP Community radio by calling on Business leaders in our community and in Austin, garnering new underwriting accounts, and providing superior service for our important clients. A servant's heart with a focus on personal growth is important. Outstanding "in the field training" is provided. For more information or to schedule a confidential phone interview, contact Daryl O'Neal by email at volunteer@kdrplive.org or call 512-829-4681.
FRONT DESK CLERK
Outpost Motelis looking for a daytime person to manage the front desk and other duties at the Outpost Motel in Dripping Springs. Person should be able to speak fluent English and have some phone skills for taking reservations and attending to the guests' needs. Minor maintenance required. Must have transportation. Please inquire 512-971-2875.
MARKETING OPERATIONS, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, ACCOUNTING, PAYROLL & HR CANDIDATES
Red River Service Co. of Austin needs to add key members to Corporate Team. We're a diversified service contract org. throughout the US that works w/ all levels of gov't. For more info go to www.redriverservice.com. Submit resume to: ethics@redriverservice.com
HOUSEKEEPERS, LAUNDRY PERSONNEL
Sleep Inn & Suites is looking for Housekeepers & Laundry personnel. Must be highly dependable! Hourly rates will depend on experience. Please send applications or resumes to Fax # 1-512-858-2612.
FULL OR PART-TIME WELDERS
Texas Iron and Interiors - Welders needed to produce custom designs in our shop or at your home workshop. Applicants should email resume and portfolio to: info@ironandinteriors.com and we will call to schedule an interview.
SERVICE TECH
Good to Go Oil Center is looking for a service tech with some experience. Please contact Shaun Brizendine at 512-858-1420 or come by the business at 1160 Hwy 290 E, Dripping Springs to fill out an application.
AUTO TECHNICIAN
Pro-Tech Automotive is looking for an Auto Technician with 3-5 yrs. experience, ASE Master, foreign, domestic, cars & light truck. Fast growing, local, independent shop. See www.DrippingSpringsAuto.com. Call 512-829-5123
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Texas Hill Country Olive Co. is seeking sales representatives to sell company's delicious olive oil and balsamic vinegar on some weekends at Farmers Markets, Festivals, and other special events. Rick Mensik, Texas Hill Country Olive Co, (512) 607.6512
SPEECH THERAPIST
Family Connections Center is looking for a Speech Therapist to work at our busy Speech, Physical, Occupational Therapy, hippotherapy clinic. Competitive compensation and benefits. Contact Michelle or Katherine at admin@family-connections-center.com or 512-858-2507.
HEB EMPLOYMENT
If you are interested in applying at HEB, you must go to www.heb.com and click on "careers" to fill out an application for consideration. |
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Small Business Saturday
 Spread the word to all your friends to pledge their support for Small Business Saturday®. The 2nd annual Small Business Saturday® is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses on one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year. On November 26, Small Business Saturday® is asking millions of Americans to Shop Small at their favorite local stores and help fuel the economy. When we all shop small, it will be huge.
The Chamber will be posting to our Buy Local and Chamber Facebook pages and sending out an e-mail blast on Tuesday, Nov. 22nd to help promote any businesses who are having special events on Nov. 26th. If you are planning such an event, please send us an e-mail with a description of the event or special offer (dschamber@drippingspringstx.org. |
INTERESTED IN JOINING A CHAMBER COMMITTEE?
Ambassadors Committee
Meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 12 noon, DS Chamber, 600 E. Hwy. 290, DS. For more information contact Stephanie Jones at stephanie.Jones@austinymca.org. Open to all DS Area Chamber of Commerce members.
DS Area Chamber EDC Meeting Committee members meet the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 3:30 pm at Gracy Title, 300 W. Mercer, Suite 101, DS. For more information contact the Chamber office at (512) 858-4740.
Marketing Committee
Meets once a month. If you would like to share your marketing/graphic skills, please contact Pun Nio: (512) 894-0489 or punpunnio@mac.com.
INTERESTED IN WHAT THE ACTIONS OF THE CHAMBER BOARD?
Board of Directors Meeting
The DS Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 3:00 pm, DS Chamber, 600 E. Hwy. 290, DS. All Chamber members are welcome to attend and observe. |
COMMUNITY MEETINGS
Toastmasters
DS Toastmasters regularly meets every Tuesday, 6:30pm, at Pioneer Bank Bldg. (Conference Rm), 100 Creek Rd at Hwy 290. Visitors always welcome. For more information, call Michael Penn Smith at 512-524-7897 or email michaelpennsmith@gmail.com. Our website: http://www.drippingsprings.freetoasthost.biz
DS Property Tour
Every Tuesday at Farm Bureau Ins. 151 E Mercer St. Breakfast meeting starts at 9:00am with tour of homes immediately following. For more information contact tour coordinator Carol Brown at dshometour@gmail.com , phone number 512-576-7711. Or Debra Williamson at dwilliamson@txfb-ins.com, phone number 512-858-7777.
Rotary Club
Every Monday, noon at Creek Road Café 301 Hwy 290 W. To attend, please contact Bonnie Rose at (512) 894-3944 or brose@austin.rr.com.
Volunteers in the Park (VIP's)
Meets once a month on Thursdays: 6:00 pm, Harrison Ranch Farmhouse. Bring a friend. Our Youth VIP'swill receive service hours and learn leadership skills. To volunteer please reply to: June Baumoel junebaumoel@gmail.com, or Ginger Faught parks@cityofdrippingsprings.com.
Charlotte's Book Club
DS Community Library
Meets 2nd Thursday of each month at 6 PM, at 501 Sportsplex Drive. Go to www.dscl.org or call 512-858-7825 for more information.
Lions Club
Meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at Café 131, 131 E. Mercer St.
Contact Sharon Goss at (512) 858-5159.
Alzheimer's Support Group
Free Alzheimer's Support Group meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at Noon at Arveda Alzheimer's Family Care, 11013 Signal Hill Drive, 78737. (Off Hwy 290, just past Nutty Brown, behind McCoy's). Please RSVP to 512-637-5400. Also, visit our website at http://www.arvedacare.com.
Vince F. Taylor American Legion Post 290
Meets in the Vet Hall on the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM. Vet Hall is located at RR12N and Loop 64 (Mercer St.) For Info please call 858-5637.
Dripping Springs VFW
Post 2933
Meets in the Vet Hall on the third Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM. Vet Hall is located at RR12N and Loop 64 (Mercer St.) For Info please call: 858-5637. |
CITY OF DRIPPING SPRINGS
The volunteer Dripping Springs Farmers Market Association Board would like community guidance in deciding the future of our farmers market and ways to improve it. We have compiled a survey and ask you to PLEASE share your thoughts. All information is confidential and will not be used for any other purpose.
If you have shopped the market, we would like your honest feedback. If you have never, or rarely, shopped the market, we want to hear from you as well.
The Dripping Springs Farmers Market is a project of the City of Dripping Springs and the board is composed of producers, consumers and city staff.
Please forward the survey link to your friends and family who live in the area. We THANK YOU VERY MUCH for taking a bit of time to help us grow!
Click here to take brief survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/RPRF93Q
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HAYS COUNTY
Hays County Burn Ban LIFTED Temporarily
Please call before you burn! For current burn information:
http://www.co.hays.tx.us/index.php/law-enforcement/fire-marshal/outdoor-burn-information/
Transportation Plan Workshop
Hays County is excited to start work on the County Transportation Plan. A large part of the planning process is public involvement and we are hosting the first public workshop on Thursday, December 1 from 4:30pm to 7:30pm at the San Marcos Activity Center, 501 E. Hopkins, San Marcos. Open house format - come at your convenience. This is your opportunity to visit one on one with County representatives and the project team. For more information, contact Cathy Howell at 512-533-9100 x 10 or email chowell@cdandp.com. |
INFORMATION FOR MONDAY E-MAILS
All members are welcome to send us information to post in The Enterprise On-Line weekly update. Please send your brief write-up by e-mail or in Word format to dschamber@drippingspringstx.org.
Please know that your information will be posted as you have written it without editing. ALSO - PLEASE KEEP US UPDATED REGARDING POSTS FOR EMPLOYMENT! If you fill the position, let us know so we can remove the listing. |
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2011 BOARD MEMBERS
Bonnie Humphrey - Chair
Dave Edwards - Vice Chair
Rhonda Edwards - Secretary
Randy Van Camp - Treasurer
Chris Heinchon
Shelley Hill
Pun Nio
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