DATE CHANGE FOR BLACK EXPO
The Capital City African Chamber of Commerce (CCAACC) would like to announce that the 1st Annual Black Expo has been rescheduled for Saturday, January 31, 2009 at the Monarch Event Center. The Chamber has rescheduled the Expo to ensure that our inaugural event is a phenomenal success for both our participants and vendors. Stay tuned for more information as we prepare for the Black Expo.
Official Black Expo Website: http://www.capcitychamber.org/black_expo.cfm
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2008 CCAACC Golf Tournament
Gather your business partners, colleagues, and friends, and join us for a fun day of golf to support the CCAACC 2008 Golf Fundraiser! Join the CCAACC on Monday, October 6, 2008 at Balcones Woods Country Club for the Chamber's Annual Golf Tournament! To register your team or to sign up for sponsorships visit the official website at www.ccaaccgolf.com . If you have any questions or would like to be a sponsor contact, Arron Brooks at 459-1181 x202 or via email at abrooks@capcitychamber.org.
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Upcoming Chamber Events
Event: Capital City Classic Golf Tournament Date:October 6th Location: Balcones Country Club Time: 9 am start For more information visit www.ccaaccgolf.com
Event: MECA Multi-Cultural Career Expo Date:October 30th Location: Wyndham Garden Hotel, 3401 S. IH-35 Time: 9:30 am - 7 pm For more information visit http://www.capcitychamber.org/MECA.jpg
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City of Austin's SMBR to Host
"I’m Certified…So What’s Next?”
The City of Austin’s Small and
Minority Business Resources Department (SMBR) will host “I’m Certified…So
What’s Next?” at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008, at the Waller
Creek Building, 625 E. 10th St.
This workshop will give small
minority-owned and women-owned business enterprises (MBE/WBEs) an opportunity
to discover the next steps after certification. SMBR will walk business owners
through the City procurement cycle while introducing them to roles that other
City departments play in the process.
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Chamber Participates in Economic Development Mission
Representatives from the CCAACC attended the Governor’s Annual Economic Development Conference in Mexico City. This event was designed to target Mexican companies that are ideal for relocation in Texas that will help contribute additional growth in jobs and revenue for our city. This marketing mission is the first of many that the Chamber will participate in in conjunction with the City of Austin. The Chamber would like an members who are interested in expanding their business or doing business with other organizations to please contact us as we continue to visit our cities and represent our members. If you are interested in finding out more information contact Arron Brooks at (512) 459-1181 x202 or via email at abrooks@capcitychamber.org. 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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Chamber Member 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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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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