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)

Join the Texas Lottery Commission (TLC) for their Annual Historically Underutilized Business Forum on Thursday, July 10, 2008, from 1:00 pm – 4:30 p.m. at 611 East 6^th Street, Austin, Texas.
 
The forum will provide information about the TLC’s HUB program, procurement processes, and Mentor Protégé initiatives.  It will also feature a roundtable networking session with key Lottery Commission staff and prime contractor representatives.  Roundtable assignments will be made on a first-come, first-serve basis on the day of the forum. 
 
The TLC HUB Forum is FREE of Charge!Register on-line on or before 7/8/08 at: www.txlottery.org/hub For more information contact: Joyce Bertolacini, HUB Coordinator (512) 344-5293 joyce.bertolacini@lottery.state.tx.us.

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.

The Austin Police Department announced today that its Highway Enforcement Command has launched an online traffic survey and is asking Austin drivers to help identify the most pressing driving safety issues in the community.

The survey asks drivers to provide input regarding overall traffic safety and driving behavior on Austin streets and roadways. APD is encouraging every citizen to participate as the department continues to prioritize its traffic safety efforts and moves forward with making the Austin a safer place.

Those wishing to participate in the online survey can visit the City of Austin Web page at APD Traffic Survey. The survey will be available online through July 15, 2008.

Once results have been compiled, APD will evaluate the driver responses. The Department will determine how to allocate its resources and best address those issues identified in the survey
 

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 include 4 hours and a Coffee table book of 80 photos.