The Enterprise On-Line
January 2, 2013
*Beginning this month, the Enterprise On-Line will be sent out bi-weekly
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The mission of the Dripping Springs  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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Suits & Boots Logo Small 2013  

 FiestaYou are Invited to be aFiesta 

SPONSOR
OF THE

11th ANNUAL

SUITS & BOOTS COMMUNITY AWARDS FIESTA

 

Will it be the same ol' awards banquet?

Not this year!  We are excited to announce a NEW LOCATION
and NEW ENTERTAINMENT!

It's going to be a AWESOME CELEBRATION of everything GREAT in Dripping Springs!

 

LOCATION:  The Terrace Club

ENTERTAINMENT:  Comedian Chuck Montgomery

Date:  Friday, February 8th

Time:  6:00 - 10:00pm

 

Help us celebrate the SUPER businesses of Dripping Springs

by becoming a sponsor today!

  

Sponsorship Levels

 

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE SPONSOR FORM

 

DIAMOND ($1500)

Table for 10

Business Logo on Website

Business Logo in Advertising in 3 Local Publications

Business Logo on Event Poster

Business Logo in Program

Business Nameplate on Table

Public Acknowledgement at Event

VIP Parking Spaces for 5 Vehicles

 

PLATINUM ($1000)

Table for 10

Business Logo in Advertising in 3 Local Publications

Business Name on Event Poster

Business Name in Event Program

Business Nameplate on Table

Public Acknowledgement at Event

VIP Parking Space for 2 Vehicles

 

GOLD ($500)

Five (5) Tickets

Business Name on Event Poster

Business Name in Event Program

 

SILVER ($250)

Two (2) Tickets

Business Name in Event Program

 

BRONZE ($150)

One (1) Ticket

Business Name in Event Program

 

Questions? Contact the Chamber at dschamber@drippingspringstx.org or call 858-7000

 

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Think it's going to be the same ol' awards program?

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CHAMBER NEWS 

  
FUN AFTER FIVE HOSTS NEEDED
Beginning in late February, the Chamber will be holding our Fun After Five Business Socials bi-monthly.  If you are interested in hosting a social, please contact Sherrie at dschamber@drippingspringstx.org (If you have told us of your interest before, please send a reminder e-mail!)
  
  
RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP
Don't miss any of what the Chamber has planned in 2013 - Renew your membership today!  If you did not receive your 2013 invoice, please call Sherrie at 512-858-7000.
  
  
PUT IT ON YOUR CALENDAR
Chamber Membership Luncheons - Every 4th Thursday of the month (excluding November & December)
  
UPCOMING EVENTS  
  
Membership Luncheon
Thursday, January 24th
11:30am - 1:00pm
Location:  Hill Country Bible Church
  
Suits & Boots Annual Awards FIESTA!
Friday, February 8th
6:00pm - 10:00pm
Location:  The Terrace Club
  
Don't forget to check the Calendar of Local Community Events!  CLICK HERE
Have an event to submit?  CLICK HERE
  
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 MEMBER NEWS

 

LUNCH & LEARN AT BEST WESTERN LUXURY INN & SUITES

The Best Western Luxury Inn & Suites in Blanco will hold an informative "Lunch and Learn" on January 15th from 10:00am - 12:30pm.  Lunch is included.  This is an excellent networking tool for Chamber members!

 

There are only 25 spots open for this presentation by Chris Doelle with Fresh Media Works.  To reserve your spot, e-mail Linda Cromley Sullivan at lindasblancoluxurysuites@gmail.com

 

Why Be Normal Lunch/Learn 

 

 

NEW DOCTOR AT VITALOGY SKINCARE

Vitalogy Skincare introduces their newest physician in Dripping Springs, Dr. Lisa Shirely-Williams.  Dr. Shirely-Williams will begin the Dripping Springs office tomorrow, December 18th.  Read more about Dr. Shirely-Williams by clicking HERE.

 

LONE STAR GIFTS - NEW HOURS

Lone Star Gifts, located at 301 Mercer St. in Dripping Springs now has new hours!  Come shop MON. - SAT. from 10AM - 6PM and SUNDAY from 11AM - 3PM.  Find us now on Facebook or at www.lonestargifts.net.  (512) 858-9912

 

HILL COUNTRY RANCH PIZZERIA PARTNERS WITH DRIPPING SPRINGS EDUCATION FOUNDATION

Fundraiser to Benefit Dripping Springs Schools

 

The meal package consists of an extra-large one-topping pizza, a family size salad, and breadsticks with cheese and marinara sauce. $4 will be donated for each Tiger Family Pack purchased between now and March 14. "We feel strongly that we should give back to our local community," commented co-owner Mark Sewell. "Whenever possible we look to our schools and youth organizations to help out." The Tiger Family Pack sells for a discounted price of $19.99.

 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

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 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.

 

 

WELCOME NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS!!
 
THANK YOU FOR RENEWING YOUR MEMBERSHIP!!
Adair Dentistry
Amcheck
Anytime Fitness
Associated Drilling
Austin Outline
Austin Zoo
Baker & Robertson
Bell Springs Winery
Belterra
Bill Bailey's Signs
BITwise Consulting
Blanco County Inn & Guesthouses
Braun & Gresham
Broadway Bank
BugMaster
Burke Foundation
Cabin on Barton Creek
Camp Lucy
Canyon Grill Icehouse
Capital Farm Credit
Caroline Pekarek
Carter Investments
Carved Stone
Center Lake/Inner Step Business Parks
Central Garage
Christopher Law Firm
Citizens Alliance for Responsible Development
City of Dripping Springs
CMA Engineering
CORE Health Care
Cornerstone Heating & Air
Cunningham Orthodontics
Curran Financial
DH Investment Co.
Drane & Associates
Driftwood Estate Winery
Drippin Towin Service
DS Animal Hospital
DS Community Library
DS Cookoff Club
DS Family Dentistry
DS Independent School District
DS Lions Club
DS Pharmacy
DS United Methodist Church
DS VFW Post 2933/American Legion 290
DS Water Supply Corp
DS Youth Sports Asso.
Dzine Works
Edward Jones - Corey Skahill
Edward Jones - Gavin Loftus
Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit
Faith Holmes, MD & Asso.
Family First Chiropractic
First Baptist Church
Fitzhugh Baptist Church
Flores Mexican Restaurant
Flowers & Gifts by Dan Tay's
Friends Foundation
Friends of the Pound House
Gracy Title
Hays Co. Emergency Svcs
Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation Dist.
Hays-Caldwell Women's Center
HEB
Henly Baptist Church
Highland Homes
Hill Country Seniors Center
Hoag Property Management
Hoke, Van Camp & Asso.
IHS Mortgage
Industrial Asphalt
Inge Hunka - Keller Williams Realty
J. Thomas Duke Photography
J.J. Pest Control
JB Hall Custom Homes
JMA Wastewater Services
June Baumoel
Katherine Anne Porter School
Kethley Physical Therapy
King Law Group
Kumon Math & Reading Center
Lake & Creek Horse Ranch
Law Office of Sarah Brandon
Lone Star Bank
Lone Star Gifts
M & M Firle Construction
Mallett Integrity Team
Malone Diesel
Maugel & Purcell Financial Solutions
Mazama Coffee Co.
McDonald's
Memory Lane Event Center
Mt. Gainor Inn
NewSound Hearing Aid Centers

Outpost Motel

P2 Programs

Patriot Erectors
PAWS Shelter
Peter Strobel & Associates
Pizza Hut
Preparatory School of DS
Prime Tempus
Print Plus
Prosperity Bank
Railroad BBQ
Randy Lawrence Homes
Recon Services
Red Corral Ranch
Red River Service Corporation
Richard Holtom & Asso.
Rolling in Thyme & Dough
Rose Real Estate
Salt Lick
Sapp, White & Freeman
Security State Bank & Trust
Seniors Helping Seniors
Sharman Family Clinic
Sleep Inn
Smiles of Austin @ DS
Sports Country Camp
Stay n Play Pet Ranch
Sunset Canyon Pottery
Sunset Canyon Veterinary Clinic
Sunset RV Resort
Terese Peabody - Stanberry & Asso.
Texas Hill Country Olive Company
Thundercloud Subs
Tina's Nail Salon
Trudy's Four Star
Turnkey Track Investments
UPS Store
Vik Jewelers
Vision Source
Vitalogy
Weigelt Enterprises
Werth Properties Management
Whim Hospitality
Whit Hanks Properties
Wild Bunch Floral
Wilson Appliance
YMCA
 *Renewals received as of Dec. 31, 2012

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

Chamber of Commerce - 512.858.7000       E-Mail - dschamber@drippingspringstx.org
Visitors Bureau - 512.858.4740                   E-Mail - dsvisitorsbureau@drippingspringstx.org