On Wednesday, June 4^th the Capital City Chamber hosted our Inaugural Business Awards Luncheon at the Monarch Event Center. There were over 150 in attendance to celebrate the success of our member businesses. The Chamber was privilege to have African American television channel TV One (www.tvoneonline.com) as our presenting sponsor.
 
TV One representative Antoinette Leon discussed the history of TV One and their on-going commitment to provide responsible programming for African American Adults.
 
In addition to the great presentation by TV One the Chamber presented several awards to members:
 
Corporate Partner of the Year:
 
AT&T (www.att.com)
 
Wells Fargo Bank (www.wellsfargo.com)
 
Volunteer of the Year
 
Juanita Stephens of Farmers Insurance (www.farmersinsurance.com)
 
AustinPreneur of the Year
 
Candice Castillo, SoulofAustin.com (www.soulofaustin.com)

The Capital City Chamber would like to thank the American Heart Association for their sponsorship of the 1^st Networking Mixer of 2008. This event was held at Chamber Member, Ms. B’s Authentic Creole Restaurant, 1050 E. 11^th Street (www.msbscreole.com). Attendees where able to network with other area professionals, learn more about the Power to End Stroke Campaign, and enjoy a variety of Cajun Cuisine provided by chef & owner Brenda McGowen.
 
If you missed the opportunity to attend the event, Ms. B’s is open daily 11:00 am until 10:00 pm. To find out more information about upcoming events visit our website at www.capcitychamber.org.

AP40 Photography
www.ap40.com
512-524-6808
 
Event Photography
 
Parties and Business events.  $150 an hour with a minimum of 2 hours
You get a photo book (Bound) with up to 80 photos included in the price.
Or you can get a DVD of all of the images.
 
Weddings starting at $1,200 includes 4 hours and a Coffee table book of 80 photos.
$200 an hour for extra hours and $20 per page for extra pages.
 
 

For nearly 30 years, John Mackey, CEO of Austin-based Whole Foods Market, has dedicated himself to business principles he calls "conscious capitalism." He will share his insights on Thursday, June 12 at A Conversation on Conscious Capitalism, a benefit event for the FLOW Conscious Capitalism® program.
 
The event will be held at St. David's Episcopal Church, 304 East 7th Street in Austin, from 7-8:30 p.m.  Tickets are $30 for general admission, $20 for students, and $100 for priority seating and a post-event reception (with John).
 
Throughout the growth of Whole Foods Market, Mackey has held fast to a mission-driven business model motivated by higher purpose and focused on serving all of its stakeholders as interdependent elements of an integrated system.  A Conversation on Conscious Capitalism will be an authentic conversation with Mackey as he reflects on the process of developing and discovering the Whole Foods Market business model, the future of Conscious Capitalism, and the implications—personal, economic and societal—of building a conscious business.
 
To register for this event visit: www.flowidealism.org

 

The Sugar Run 5K Walk & 1K Run/Walk
 
You are invited to join in the 1st Annual Sugar Run on Saturday, June 14, 2008 starting at 9 a.m. at Yellow Jacket Stadium located at 1169 Hargrave Street (across from the Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex). The 1K will take place on the track inside the stadium and the 5K will proceed along Rosewood Avenue and 11th & 12th streets.
The primary objective of The Sugar Run is to raise awareness of the benefits of exercise and diet in the prevention of diabetes; as well as encourage an overall healthy lifestyle among African Americans and other communities of color in Central Texas. Individual and team prizes will be given. Proceeds from this event benefit the Alliance for African American Health in Central Texas and East Austin Youth Foundation. To register, go to www.thesugarrun.com.
 
 

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