Upcoming Chamber Events
Event: Turning Small Business into Big Business with Capital Metro
Date:Thursday, September 4th
Location: Workforce Solutions - Capital Area, 6505 Airport Blvd.
Time: 8am - 12pm
For more information visit www.capcitychamber.org
Save The Date!
- Saturday, September 20th: Black Expo featuring: Membership Drive: Greek Step Show, Old School Jam and Vendor Fair with Taste of Austin Cook-Off
Monday, October 6th: Capital City Classic Golf Tournament, Balcones Country Club
October 2008: Multi-Ethic Chamber Alliance (MECA) Annual Employment Expo
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CCAACC Set to Host 1st Annual Black Expo
The Capital City African Chamber of Commerce (CCAACC) would like for you to come and join us for the 1st Annual Black Expo and Membership Drive! This event will establish connections between the CCAACC and small businesses while entertaining and serving the community of Austin.
Fun for the whole family, this event will include an expo style vendor exhibit, where businesses can showcase their operations goods and services. This event will further our mission in bringing small businesses to greater prosperity through knowledge, by empowering the community in a fun way that will bring better awareness of available resources and improve the outlook of small businesses in Austin.
Schedule:
· 3:00 – 9:30 pm Vendor Expo
· 5:00 – 6:00 pm Soulful Taste of Austin Cook Off
· 6:30 – 7:30 pm Step Show
· 8:00 – Midnight Ole School Jam (Adults Only)
Ticket Prices: Tickets go on sale Friday, August 1st.
Vendor Expo Free
Step Show $12
Ole School Jam $17
All Access Pass $22
Future Members: All Access Pass $27
Buy Tickets Here: http://www.abe.eventbrite.com/
Official Black Expo Website: http://www.capcitychamber.org/black_expo.cfm
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Let the CCAACC Help You Plan Your Next Event...
Did you know that Capital City African American Chamber of Commerce can assist you in the planning of your next over night event or conference in Austin, Texas? We provide support in conjunction with the Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau to plan family reunions, class reunions, and professional and social organization conferences. Contact Arron Brooks today at (512) 459-1181 x202 or via email at abrooks@capcitychamber.org to see how we can help you plan your next event! 
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Chamber to Participate in Economic Development Mission
Representatives from the CCAACC will be attending the Governor’s Annual Economic Development Conference in Mexico City. This event is design to target Mexican companies that are ideal for relocation in Texas that will help contribute additional growth in jobs and revenue for our city.
Be on the look out as the Chamber continues to partner on more activities to better serve our membership and community in conjunction with our ever expanding partnership with the City of Austin!
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Join CCAACC Member Shalana Poole for Coffee On Us
Need a refreshing pick-me-up? Join Shalana Poole for Edward Jones Coffee's 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's On Us. Please contact me for more information, including driving directions, for the next Coffee's On Us.
When: Tuesday, August 26th
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
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Chamber Memember Austin Toros Announce 2008-2009 Schedule
AUSTIN TOROS TO TIPOFF NBA D-LEAGUE SEASON
THANKSGIVING WEEKEND
- D-League Expands to 16 Teams for Upcoming Season -
AUSTIN, TX, Aug. 12, 2008– The Austin Toros open the 2008-09 season Thanksgiving weekend with back to back games on Friday, November 28th and Saturday, November 29th when they host the Utah Flash and the Tulsa 66ers respectively at the Austin Convention Center. Both games are scheduled for a 7:30p.m. tip-off.
The Toros-Flash contest is the first of 50 regular season games for the Toros, 24 of which will take place at the Austin Convention Center. The Toros will also take part in the 2009 NBA D-League Showcase scheduled for January 5-8, 2009 at the McKay Events Center in Orem, Utah.
“The Toros are very excited to start the season at home this year. Our team had a great home record last season and the schedule provides several options for fans to see a game early in November and December,” said Toros Chief Operating Officer Billy Widner.
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CCAACC Member PeopleFund Presents:
REAL COMMUNITY IS REAL ART
Join
an open conversation with local and national colleagues who are working to
celebrate neighborhood cultures, build community solidarity, and create quality
housing accessible to all. Take away new tools, ideas and contacts to help you
with your own efforts to shape the future of Austin. Anyone concerned with preserving the cultural vitality of our
neighborhoods and interested in facing the future of urban living in Austin
head-on with imagination and action.
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CAMPO Want's Your Opinions!
Do you have transportation needs and wish someone would listen? Got ideas for transportation in Central Texas? Well Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) wants to hear! It's CAMPO's job to plan and direct funding for transportation in Williamson, Hays and Travis counties. CAMPO needs YOUR ideas and feedback, so please click on the link below and give us two minutes of your time (9 quick questions). IMPORTANT: Help us circulate this survey by forwarding to others who live in this area.
Thank you for your participation! http://www.surveymonkey.com/TransportationNeedsSurvey
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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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