Upcoming Chamber Events
Event: Multicultural Chamber Holiday Reception Date: Thursday, December 4th
Location: Crowne Plaza, 6121 N. I-35
Time: 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm
For more information visit: www.capcitychamber.org. Sponsorships are still available. If anyone would like to showcase their business, vendor tables are available for $75. Please RSVP for the event by contacting Aarin Brewer at (512) 459-1181 ext. 202 or abrewer@capcitychamber.org.
Save The Date!Event: Roundtable Workshop - Disaster Recovery & Resiliency Training
Date: Wednesday, December 10th
Location: City Hall Staff Bullpen, 301 W. 2nd St.
Time: 11:00 am until 1:00 pm
Natural disasters can strike a moment's notice. The impact of Hurricane Katrina and ,most recently, Hurricane Ike have taught us that we as a community should be prepared to handle these type of situations, beforehand and after. In lieu of this knowledge, we will be holding a Disaster Recovery and Resiliency Training Workshop at Austin City Hall. Nationwide Insurance will be presenting the presentation. Admission is free. Please RSVP you attendance by contacting Aarin Brewer at (512) 459-1181 ext. 202 or email abrewer@capcitychamber.org.
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Be On The Lookout
CCAACC will be holding a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for a new McDonald's reopening, found at 1143 1/2 Airport Blvd. The time and date for the ceremony are to be determined. The Ceremony is honoring the recent business efforts of CCAACC members The Ross Family, who are the owners of said establishment. Stay tuned for further details!!
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GET MOTIVATED!
Attend the “Get Motivated!” Business Seminar Tuesday, December 2nd from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The event is being held at the Austin Convention Center, located at 500 E. Cesar Chavez St. Learn important techniques and skills to get ahead in business.The seminar will hold sessions on topics like communication, management skills, customer service, team building, organization, people skills, increased productivity, time management and goal achievement. Some speakers to be featured are:
- Rudolph Giuliani – Former N.Y. Mayor
- Tamara Lowe – Top Sales Training Expert
- Dr. Robert Schuller – America’s Best Inspirational Speaker
- Rick Belluzzo – President of Microsoft
- Gen. Colin Powell – World Famous Soldier/Statesman
All speakers will be live and in person. For more information on the event, please visit www.getmotivated.com or http://www.austinconventioncenter.com/Calendar/calendar.htm.
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Volunteer to Impact 20,000 Families
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.orgMake a difference in YOUR community – be a Community Tax Centers volunteer!
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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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