Upcoming Chamber Events
Event: CCAACC & AIBA 1st Monday Happy Hour
Date: Wednesday, April 2nd
Location: Opal Devine's Freehouse, 700 W. 6th St.
For more information contact Arron Brooks at (512) 459-1181 x202 or via email at abrooks@capcitychamber.org.
Event: CCAACC Quarterly Membership Luncheon
Date: Wednesday, April 16th
Topic: Diversity in the Workplace
Location: United Way Capital Area, 2000 E. MLK Jr. Blvd
Cost: $10 for members & $15 for future memebers
For more information contact Arron Brooks at (512) 459-1181 x202 or via email at abrooks@capcitychamber.org
For more information about Chamber events, please visit our website at www.capcitychamber.org
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The Capital City Chamber’s Office will be closed on
Friday, March 21 st in observance of the Good Friday Holiday. We will
reopen regular hours on Monday, March 24 th.
The Capital City Chamber of
Commerce would like to wish you and
your family a Happy Easter!
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Business Education Training - BizAid Extended!
The City of Austin's Small Business Development Program has extended the Business Education contract through the end of January 2008. To register for Business Plan Writing visit the City Of Austin’s Small Business Development Program website at www.cityofaustin.org/sbdp .
All classes are held at the International Center of Austin located at 201 E. 2nd Street downtown Austin. The fee for each course is $25 and includes course materials, parking, and a light lunch.
Upcoming Classes Include:
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Business Plan Writing I, Monday, March 24th, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
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Business Plan Writing II, Wednesday, March 26th, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Capacity for each session is 25 people. Register today to reserve your space www.cityofaustin.org/sbdp .
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Financial Awareness Tip: ID Theft
A new Web site was recently unveiled to help Texans prevent or minimize the
damage from identify theft. One feature on the consumer-friendly site,
www.texasfightsidtheft.gov, is the Identity Theft Victim's kit, which contains
step-by-step information that individuals should take as soon as they suspect
they may be victims.
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2008 Bigidea Day Competition
 BiGAustin announces their 2008 BiGidea day Business Plan Competition. This new addition to the annual big awards day will offer at a $5000 cash prize to the entrepreneur wit the best business plan. The criteria for entering the competition are:
- The plan must be an original idea for a business in operation for five years or less.
- The business must be in legal operation for 6 months.
- The principal business operations of the business must be located in Central Texas.
- The business must not have a revenue that exceeds $500,000.
Entries are being acception online, by fax or in person. To enter the competition visit www.bigaustin.org. Entries much be received by 5p.m, March 21.
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NABA Austin Cen-Tex Host 3rd Annual Luncheon
The National
Association of Black Accountants (NABA), Inc. is hosting its 3rd
Annual Awards & Scholarship Luncheon. The event will be held on Friday,
April 25, 2008 from Noon until 2:00pm, at the Omni Hotel Southpark, 4140
Governor’s Row, Austin, Texas. The current sponsors of the 3rd
Annual Awards & Scholarship Luncheon are 3M Corporation, Austin Energy,
Ernst & Young, Farm Credit Bank of Texas, Freescale Semiconductor, LCRA,
PMB Helin Donovan, LLP and Spherion. Keynote speaker for this year is Alan
Campbell, Chief Financial Officer for Freescale Semiconductor, addressing
NABA’s event theme, “ Ethics: The Gem of Business”. Exhibitors are
encouraged to participate and display space will be available between the hours
of 11:00am and 2:00pm. The doors open at 11:00am and the luncheon begins at
12:00pm.
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CCAACC to Host Annual Business Awards Luncheon
The Capital City Chamber is proud to announce our Annual Awards & Business Luncheon on Thursday, June 4, 2008. This luncheon will highlight our members for their accomplishments made over the past year.
There were will awards for various types of businesses. Stay turned for more details on award categories and instructions on how to submit entries.
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Nationwide Insurance Currently Seeking Applicants for Agency Capital Builder Program
CCAACC Member Nationwide is currently looking for individuals that are interested in joining their Agency Capital Builder Program. This program is design for individuals who have a proven track record of success, capital to invest and an entrepreneurial spirit. This program allows participants to work closely with the Nationwide team to build their agency. Participants can expect: ·Office & fully subsidized lease for the first 2 years ·Ongoing support from a team of agency specialists ·Extensive agency operations, sales and product training support ·Ability to build capital for future agency program opportunities If you would like more information on how you can join this program, contact Andy McKirahan at (512) 818-0256 or via email at mckiraa@nationwide.com.
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PeopleFund Presents Annual East Night
PeopleFund presents East Night 2008 on Thursday, April 3, 2008, honoring Mayor Pro Tem Betty Dunkerley, Will Meredith of MFI and two outstanding PeopleFund small businesses. Join us for live music, dancing, a silent auction, and an enticing dinner buffet. Festivities will begin at 6:00 pm at Fiesta Gardens located at 2100 Bergman. Tickets are $35.00. For more information please call 472-8087 or visit www.peoplefund.org. To purchase tickets online go to https://www.peoplefund.org/events/event.php?index=10.
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Community Events
Are you looking to get out and explore the city of Austin? There are numerous events in Austin that are fun for adults, and the entire family.
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