The Capital City African American Chamber of Commerce Salutes our Nation’s Troops! In Observance of Memorial Day, our Offices Will be Closed Monday, May 26, 2008.

The Capital City Chamber will begin taking resumes for a Grant & Outreach Coordinator the week of May 26^th. Please visit the Chamber’s website at www.capcitychamber.org beginning May 27^th for more details about this position. For more information please contact Arron Brooks at (512) 459-1181 x202 or via email at abrooks@capcitychamber.org.

The Capital City Chamber is proud to announce our Annual Business Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, 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. For more information on how to submit an application click VIEW FULL STORY.
 

1^st Annual Business Awards Luncheon Partner

Need a refreshing pick-me-up? Join Shalana Poole for Edward Jones' Coffee On Us. This is an informal gathering of people like you, who like to talk about investments, interest rates, and other current topics. There are no limits. We can discuss whatever subject is on your mind. So bring a friend and shoot the breeze at the Coffee On Us.

When: Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Time: 9:00 am
Location: Edward Jones Office of Shalana Poole, 14101 Hwy 290 W, Suite 400-A
To RSVP call Trish Morgan at 894-0665

Are you looking for ideas on how to fund the start-up or growth of your business?  Then you may come learn what financing resources are available for small businesses from community lenders AccionTexas, BiGAustin, PeopleFund, and Wachovia Bank  at a Small Business Financing seminar on Saturday May 31, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the Carver Library. 
 
This seminar will feature these community lenders providing information on how you can put yourself in the best position to obtain the financing you need.  This seminar will also feature community entrepreneurs sharing their advice on how they were successful in obtaining small business loans. 
 
For more information on the Financing the Start-Up and Growth of Your Business Financing seminar you may contact Arron Brooks at the Capital City African American Chamber of Commerce at 459-1181 x 202 or via email at abrooks@capcitychamber.org

Please join Leadership Austin at a reception to learn more about the Leadership Austin Essential Class.  Meet other potential applicants as well as Leadership Austin Essential Class Alumni and learn more about how to Ignite Your Passion for Leadership in the greater Austin community.
 
If you have a passion for leading change the Austin community or know someone who wants to take the next step, please join Leadership Austin at a reception to learn more about the Leadership Austin Essential Class. 

The purpose of the meet-and-greet is to:
 
1. Talk to other potential applicants. 
2. Meet Leadership Austin Essential Class Alumni.
3. Learn more about how to Ignite Your Passion for Leadership in the greater Austin community. 
 
RSVP for the May 29 reception, and feel free to bring a guest for hors d'oeuvres, cocktails and networking. http://www.leadershipaustin.org/programs/essential/recruiting.   

DETAILS
Leadership Austin- Essential Class Recruiting Reception
Igniting Passion for Leadership
Where: National Instruments - 11500 N Mopac Expy, Building B Cafe
When: Thursday, May 29, 2008 5:30-7:00 pm
 

Join Gilmore Jordan Real Estate LLC and Wells Fargo Home Mortgage for the Realizing the Dream of Home Ownership seminar. Wells Fargo Home Mortgage and partners will host this free seminar on Saturday, May 31^st at 9:30 am - 1:00 pm,at Open Door Bible Fellowship, 779 Hidden West Blvd., Austin, TX 78724.
 
Attendees will learn about credit repair, getting a loan, home insurance and more.
 
What: Realizing the Dream of Home Ownership
When: Saturday, May 31
Where: Open Door Bible Fellowship, 7709 Hidden West Blvd.
Time: Continental Breakfast 9:30 am – 10:30 am, Seminar begins at 10, and Lunch at 12:30
 
For more information, please contact Linda McDonald at (512) 468-3660 or at Linda@GilmoreJordan.com.

The City of Austin’s Small & Minority Business Resources Department (SMBR) will host a “Meet the Prime” event on Wednesday, June 11, from 5:30 to-7:30 p.m. at the Waller Creek Building, 625 East 10^thStreet.
 
“Meet the Prime” will give small minority-owned and women-owned business enterprises (MBE/WBEs) an opportunity to hear what prime contractors look for in bids/proposals submitted from potential subcontractors. SMBR will host primes from construction, professional services and technology industries. “The purpose of the ‘Meet the Prime’ event is to give minority- and women-owned small businesses an opportunity to find out what prime contractors are searching for when they select participants for their project proposals. These small businesses want to know what they can do to become more marketable and this workshop will give practical advice from vendors who do business with the City,”Stephen Elkins, SMBR Director, said.
 
SMBR assists small minority-owned and women-owned businesses as they pursue contracting opportunities with the City of Austin; encourages MBE/WBEs to participate in City contracts; and oversees the City’s MBE/WBE & DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) contracting goals in the areas of construction, professional services, commodities and non-professional services. For more information visit, www.cityofaustin.org/smbr or call (512) 974-7677.
 

The U.S. Department of Energy, its Prime Contractors and Co-Sponsor: The Veterans Corporation invite you to the
9th ANNUAL SMALL BUSINESS CONFERENCE in San Antonio, Texas, June 24 - 26, 2008.
 
Highlights include:

• Information Sessions and Panels with leading industry and government experts
 
• A Business Expo with over 200 exhibitors, including DOE’s largest contractors and government procurement officials
 
• Networking Opportunities with public and private sector decision-makers
 
• A Matchmaking Forum with DOE Prime Contractors
 
 
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 888-246-2460 or visit www.smallbusiness-outreach.doe.gov