Event: Networking Mixer (“Mix & Mingle”)
Date: Thursday, February 26th
Location: Archive Lounge, 6406 N. IH – 35, #1600
Time: 6pm – 8pm
Ticket Prices: Free for members, $10 for future members
To RSVP or sponsor the event, contact (512) 459-1181 ext. 202 or e-mail admin@capcitychamber.org.

The Capital City African American Chamber of Commerce will hold a mini-workshop on HUB Certification on Wednesday, March 4th, from 11am - 12:30pm. The workshop will feature what certification is, the benefits of becoming certified, and the different types of certifications the City of Austin offers. The City of Austin has several big projects with subcontracting opportunities coming. We want to make sure all qualified minority and women small business owners become certified to take advantage of these opportunities. For more information, contact us at (512)459-1181 or admin@capcitychamber.org.

Our new website is designed and developed by Castle Technology Group, a proud member of the Capital City African American Chamber of Commerce. You can build networks with other chamber members online, maintain your directory listing, and send/recieve messages with other members. Visit castletechnologygroup.com or call (888)715-9360 ext.100 if your business would like to experience this service's benefits:
* Web design starting at $349
* Website maintenance
* Graphic design
* Business cards & brochures
* Project management
* Software training
* Technology consulting

Call (888) 715-9360 ext.100 to request a free 30 minute consultation.

The Capital City African American Chamber of Commerce will be holding their annual Golf Tournament on Monday, April 20th. Information regarding the golf tournament can be foundon the following website, http://www.ccaaccgolf.golfreg.com.  
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Capital Metro will host five Open Houses at several stations along the new passenger rail line opening this March. These events will offer future customers the chance to see the train, learn how to use the ticket vending machines, and receive service information.

The open houses are open to the public and people can stop by at anytime during the event. Except fo the Leander Open House, parking will be limited. Riding the bus or carpooling is encouraged.

Sign Language interpreters for the Deaf will be available. Any reasonable accommodations need to be requested three days in advance by contacting Nancy Crowther at (512)389-7583 or nancy.crowther@capmetro.org.

Capital MetroRail Open Houses:

Crestview Station - Saturday, Feb.21
10am - 2pm
6920 N. Lamar Blvd.
Bus routes: 1L/1M, 101, 300, 320, 350
Access St. Johns for limited parking

MLK, Jr. Station - Saturday, Feb. 21
10am - 2pm
1719 Alexander Ave.
Bus route: 18
Limited parking next to station

Downtown Station - Friday, Feb.27
2pm - 7pm
401 E. 4th Street
Bus routes: Many local and 'Dillo routes

You're invited to be a part of history as Capital Metro opens the first passenger rail service in central Texas. Capital Metro encourages you to save the date for the grand opening celebration of Capital MetroRail.

Saturday, March 28th, 2009
Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
Downtown Station, on 4th Street between Neches and Trinity. the official grand opening of the Capital MetroRail Red Line will feature a ribbon cutting ceremony with special remarks, live music, and other fun activities.

Station Celebrations
After the ceremony at the Downtown Station, festivities will begin at each of the remaining eight stations. Free rides of Capital MetroRail will be offered.

Monday, March 30, 2009
Capital MetroRail service begins

The Texas Water Development Board would like to display literature (phamplets, brochures, etc.) promoting African-American non-profit and professional organizations in the Stephen F. Austin Building during Black History Month. They have asked us to contact our members to see if any of you would be interested in providing materials that have information about what you do/who you are, to be displayed. Left-over materials will not be returned to you.

If you are interested, please contact Carla Daws, 463-8176 or carla.daws@twdb.state.tx.us. We recommend you call Carla, and let her know if you mail or drop off items so she can look for them.

Mail:
Carla Daws
Texas Water Development Board
P.O. Box 13231
Austin, TX 78711-3231

Drop off:
1700 N. Congress Ave. Enter on the Congress side, and sign-in. Then tell them you are delivering items to Carla or call her, and she will come down to meet you.

Whether you're a novice investor or a seasoned veteran, you will be interested to know that Edward Jones is offering an investment class, and they would like to invite you to join them.

The class begins with the very basics of finances, including examining some of the most common reasons why people fail to meet their investment goals, some money management tips that can help make sure you don't fall into these traps, and rules that every investor should know and follow.

Classes are every Tuesday from 6:30pm until 8pm at the Highpointe Amenities Center. Seating is limited to ten. There is a one-time workbook/material fee of $13. If interested in attending, RSVP to Trish Morgan at(512)894-0665.

Austin residents are invited to help shape the future of the St. John and Coronado Hills neighborhoods through participating in the Neighborhood Planning Process.

The kick-off meeting will be from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at J.J. Pickle Elementary School (in the cafeteria), 1101 Wheatley Ave.‎

Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the Neighborhood Planning Process, meet their neighbors and City staff. The process will be a collaborative effort between neighborhood stakeholders and City staff and will culminate in the development of the St. John/Coronado Hills Neighborhood Plan.

For more information visit www.cityofaustin.org/zoning/sj_ch.htm.

PROJECT: Austin ISD Summit & Wooten Elementary School Renovations
Summit ES: 12207 Brigadoon Lane, Austin, TX 78727
Wooten ES: 1406 Dale Drive, Austin, Tx 78757
PROJECT #: G08-0025 Group
ESTIMATED COST: $1,300,000
BID DATE/TIME: March 5, 2009 @ 2pm (Thursday)
DESCRIPTION: Interior & exterior renovations at two schools

Brandes Brothers Constructors, Inc. is soliciting bids from Subcontractors and Minority and Women Owned Businesses for the Bastrop Aqua Water Storage Tank at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center; Project Number 0-0046; Bid Date: February 27, 2009 at 2pm. Please call Allan or Michael Brandes at (512)263-7922 for detailed information

PROJECT: Thermal Laboratory Support Platform
PROJECT #: CP267639
BID DATE/TIME: February 26th, 2009 @ 1pm CST
BUDGET ESTIMATE: $140,000