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The Enterprise On-Line
November 5, 2012
The mission of the Dripping Springs Area Chamber of Commerce is to provide business leadership and advocacy for the continuous improvement of the business environment, economic development and quality of life in the community.
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LAST DAY FOR NOMINATIONS TO THE 2013 CHAMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations of Chamber members for the 2013 Board of Directors through the end of today.
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CHAMBER OPPORTUNITIES FOR BUSINESSES
2012-2013 OFFICIAL CHAMBER BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Advertising Opportunity
DEADLINE IS TODAY, NOV. 5 TO LET US KNOW IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO RUN AN AD!
Be seen in 3,000* high quality, full color Business Directory and Community Guides, highlighting our Chamber members and all the things that make our community a great place to work, live and visit!
*We printed and distributed 1,500 directories in 2011-2012
Contents: Directory of Chamber members (alphabetical & by category), School Calendar and information, Dripping Events, Resources, Local Flavor and Buy Local, Buy Dripping Springs emphasis
Full Page $225
1/2 Page $125
1/4 Page $ 75
Contact Sherrie at 512-858-7000 or dschamber@drippingspringstx.org to place your ad. DEADLINE: Nov. 5th
Ad Specs: Ads should by CMYK and 300 dpi for best resolution. Full page - 5.5" x 8.5" (add .125 for bleeds), 1/2 page - 5.25" x 3.85", 1/4 page - 2.65" x 3.85". If you need your ad layout done, there is a minimal charge. Please contact Sherrie at 512-858-7000 for more information.
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Sponsor the FIRST EVER Joint Social with the Wimberley & Blanco Chambers of Commerce
WE NEED ADDITIONAL SPONSORS FROM THE DRIPPING SPRINGS CHAMBER!
DEADLINE FOR SPONSORSHIPS - NOV. 16th
Showcase your business to almost 200 Chamber members from Dripping Springs, Wimberley and Blanco!!
Sponsors will receive:
- Recognition in all advertisements sent to all 3 Chamber's members
- Public Recognition throughout the evening
- Presentation of a Brief, Bold and Brillant verbal advertisement about your business
Sponsors will provide:
- A fabulous door prize that will be given away to a Wimberley or Blanco Chamber member
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- $100 that will be put with other cash sponsorships to purchase a highly valued door prize.
CURRENT SPONSORS:
Dripping Springs Sponsors:
CMIT Solutions
Creekside Pavilion
Railroad BBQ
Restaurant & Catering Sponsors:
Wimberley - Kate's Place and The Leaning Pear
Dripping Springs - Gourmet Gals and Hill Country Ranch Pizzeria
For more information on being a Host or Sponsor, contact Sherrie at 858-7000 or dschamber@drippingspringstx.org
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Saturday, Dec. 1st at 10:00am. Tree Lighting at 6:15pm
The 8th Annual Christmas on Mercer Returns With...
*Carolers
*Crafts
*Holiday gifts
*Live entertainment
*Children's activities
*A spectacular display of lighting
*NEW - Classic Car Show! (weather permitting)
Admission is free to the public.
Also enjoy the YMCA Fit for Change 5K Run beginning at 8:00am with awards, prizes and trophies awarded at 10:00am.
Tickets for the Dripping Springs Merchants Gift Tour are on sale now at the Dripping Springs Chamber and Visitor's Bureau.
Dripping Springs area merchants will once again welcome visitors with a Hill Country Holiday Gift Tour and Open House. For only $25, you can purchase a festive holiday treasure box with a map to each participating store. At the end of the tour, your box will be filled to the brim with holiday gifts to keep or give away. With limited supplies available, please purchase your tickets or pre-register with the Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau. Last year, the demand for participation was so high in the Gift Tour that all treasure boxes were completely sold out before the festival even began! Call 512-858-7000 for more information.
Hosted by the City of Dripping Springs and Dripping Springs Lions Club, Christmas on Mercer Street activities are primarily paid for by sponsorships, and individual and business donations. The admission to the festival continues to be free because of the sponsors, community organizations, businesses, and individuals who so generously provide festival security, sanitation, barricades, trash pick-up and other services for the event.
To pre-register for the YMCA 5K Run online, go to the YMCA website at www.austinymca.org or contact the Springs Family Branch YMCA at (512) 894-3309. |
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CHAMBER NEWS & EVENTS
November 13th at Noon - Ambassadors Committee Meeting (Place TBD)
November 14th at 3:30pm - Economic Development Committee Meeting at Gracy Title
November 15th - Chamber Membership Luncheon
*Notice - This is a week earlier then usual due to Thanksgiving Holidays.
11:30am - 1:00pm
Location: Hill Country Bible Church, 100 Commons Rd., Suite 4 (behind DS Pharmacy)
Catered by: Johnny Carino's (new chamber member)
**Lots of door prizes to be given away! Remember, businesses are welcome to bring door prizes to give away to promote their business!
November 16th at 11:00am - Ribbon Cutting for Mazama Coffee Co., 301 Mercer St., Dripping Springs
Don't forget to check the Calendar of Local Community Events! CLICK HERE
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MEMBER NEWS
CANYON GRILL LADIES NIGHT & POOL/PING PONG INSTRUCTION
We have Ladies Night every Tuesday 4-7pm, 16oz Margaritas on the rocks for $3.00, and free pool or ping pong coaching for customers who may be interested. We appreciate your support and business.
VOTE TOMORROW!!
If you did not vote early, please make sure you take the time to vote tomorrow! For information on your polling location or to see a sample ballot, visit www.co.hays.tx.us and click on the Nov. 6th General Election button or call the Elections office at 512-393-7310.
FOOD FUNDRAISER BENEFITS HELPING HANDS FOOD PANTRY
Food pantries are always in need and it seems with our current economy, the demand is even greater. The Helping Hands Food Pantry is no exception.
Dripping Springs residents will have the opportunity to donate non-perishable food items, school supplies and toiletries at six locations through Nov. 19th. Boxes can be found conveniently located inside each business. Local Rotarians have created the boxes and will be distributing them to the following locations:
Dripping Springs Pharmacy @ 100 Common Rd., #1 894-0285
Security State Bank @ 1500 W. Hwy 290 858-2900
Broadway Bank @ 320 US 290 858-1039
Chase Bank @ US 290 & Hwy 12 858-2062
Hill Country Care @ 1505 W. Hwy 290 858-5624
Good to Go Oil Center @ 1160 Hwy 290 East 858-1420
The Rotary Club of Drippings Springs is made up of local business and professional leaders who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations and help build goodwill and peace in the world. Visit www.drippingspringsrotary.org for more information.
The Helping Hands Food Pantry is a non-profit organization created in 1986 and operates with more than 50 volunteers to provide food distribution, financial aid and special programs to the residents of Hays County who are in need. Visit www.helpinghands-drippingsprings.org for more information. |
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COMMUNITY MEETINGS
Photographers of Dripping Springs
Photographers of Dripping Springs meets every 3rd Thursday at DS Community Library, 501 Sportsplex Dr., in the conference room @ 6:30pm. Visitors always welcome. For more info, contact Mike @ 512-524-7897 or michaelpennsmith@gmail.com .
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 Tom Zalewski at thomasz@austin.rr.com . Our website: http://www.dstoastmasters.com
DS Property Tour
Every Tuesday at Farm Bureau Ins. 105 Canyon Wood Drive South Suite D-2, Dripping Springs. 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
Rotary Club
Every Monday, 11:45am at Café 131, 131 E. Mercer St., Dripping Springs. To attend, please contact Bonnie Rose at (512) 894-3944 or brose@austin.rr.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 at 6:00pm the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at Flores Mexican Restaurant, 2440 E. Hwy. 290, Dripping Springs. 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 h ttp://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.
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ARTICLES FOR BETTER BUSINESS
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Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Click Here to View Contact Information of the Board
STAFF
Executive Director Visitors Bureau Director
Sherrie Parks Pam Owens
Physical Address: 509 Mercer St. (next to City Hall)
Mailing Address: P. O. Box 206, Dripping Springs, TX 78620
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