Event: Annual Black Professional Mixer
Date: Thursday, November 13th
Location: Carver Museum, 1165 Angelina
Time: 6:30 pm until 8:30 pm
For more information visit: www.capcitychamber.org  

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Event: MECA Multi-Cultural Career Expo
Date: Tuesday, November 18th
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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Event: Multicultural Chamber Holiday Party & Annual Membership Meeting
Date: Thursday, December 4th
Location: Crowne Plaza, 6121 N. I-35
Time: 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm
For more information visit: www.capcitychamber.org  

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Save The Date!

Rountable Workshop, December 10, 2008, 11:00 am until 1:00 pm, City Hall Staff Bullpen


 

Economic Perspectives Presents Building Black Wealth: Surviving and Thriving During the Financial Crisis. The seminar will be held at the Carver Library, located at 1161 Angelina, November 15^th from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Topics to be covered include:
        •        The Economic Condition of African Americans
        •        The True Meaning of the Financial Bailout
        •        Business Financing During Tight Credit 
        •        Stocks, Bonds, and 401(k): Protecting My Investments
Featured Speakers Include:
Nelson Linder, President, NAACP Austin Branch
Roger Davis, President, National Association of Black Accountants Austin Cen-Tex Chapter
Dr. Dwight Steward, Economist and Director, Employstats
Iris Welch, Vice President, Working Capital Solutions
For reservations and more information email hopeton@econpers.com
 

Austin community leaders Cloteal Haynes and Steve Swanson will discuss a new initiative to increase the skilled workforce and reduce student dropouts on the November 10 edition of Economic Perspectives, 5:30 p.m. -  p.m. on KAZI 88.7FM.  The Community Leadership And Relationships Initiative For Youth (CLARIFY) will convene November 15, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Eastside Memorial High School at Johnston Campus, 1012 Arthur Stiles.  For more information, go to http://econpers.wordpress.com.
 

Big Austin will conduct a presentation aimed towards learning to increase women’s quality of life by learning to manage stress. This interactive and experiential presentation is designed to help women reduce their stress levels by developing skills to support themselves. This event is a part of a series that encourages the exchange of information, meaningful interactions and stimulates creativity and collaboration. Registration closes on Wednesday, November 12th at 12:00pm. The event will be held November 13^th from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at 1111 East Eleventh Street, Austin, Texas 78702. Ticket price is $20, which includes a breakfast meal. Visit www.bigaustin.org to register.
 

 

 
At the Community Tax Centers, volunteers help low-income families claim millions of dollars in tax refunds and credits. By providing free income tax preparation services, IRS certified volunteers give working families a chance to build a financial future.
For the 2009 tax season, they need over 500 volunteers to reach their goal of completing 20,000 tax returns and putting $26 million back into the pockets of those who need it most. What is takes to volunteer:

• Complete 8 hours of New Volunteer Training
• A commitment of just 3hrs/wk, or a total of 36 hours, between January and April
• CPE credits are offered for CPA’s that receive their IRS certification and volunteer the 36 hours requested
• A desire to give back to YOUR community

There are 10 conveniently located tax centers throughout Austin, including one in Round Rock and Del Valle. For more information, other ways to volunteer and to sign up to volunteer visit www.communitytaxcenters.org or e-mail Jackie.Blair@foundcom.org
Make a difference in YOUR community – be a Community Tax Centers volunteer!

 
The City of Austin Small and Minority Business Resources Department invites contractors and small business owners to a Nov. 12 workshop to get advice from prime contractors who have successfully received City contracts. The workshop will be at 5:30 p.m. at the Waller Creek Bldg., 625 E. 10^th St., Room 104.
This Meet-the-Prime workshop will feature successful prime contractors from the engineering, construction, and professional services industries” said Stephen Elkins, SMBR Director.  “The prime contractors will offer guidance to small businesses on everything from how to market your business to a prime contractor to how to grow from a subcontractor into a prime contractor.”
SMBR assists small minority-owned and women-owned businesses as they pursue contracting opportunities with the City of Austin.  In addition, SMBR encourages MBE/WBEs to participate in City contracts and oversees the City’s MBE/WBE & DBE contracting goals in the areas of construction, professional services, commodities, and non-professional services.