Event: Quarterly Membership Luncheon
Date: Wednesday, January 21st
Location: Carver Library, 1161 Angelina
Time: 11:30 am until 1:00 pm
Topic: How To Repair Your Credit Score
To RSVP, contact Aarin Brewer at (512) 459-1181 ext. 202 or email abrewer@capcitychamber.org.

Event: HUB Forum
Date: Wednesday, January 28th
Location: Austin City Hall, 301 2nd St.
Time: TBD
Topic: How To Become HUB Certified
Free parking available. For more information and to RSVP, contact Aarin Brewer at (512) 459-1181 ext. 202 or email abrewer@capcitychamber.org.


Event: 4th Annual Black Elected Officials Luncheon
Date: Wednesday, February 11th
Location: Omni Austin Downtown Hotel, 700 Lavaca
Time: 11:00 am until 1:00 pm
To RSVP, contact Aarin Brewer at (512) 459-1181 ext. 202 or email abrewer@capcitychamber.org.

The Capital City African Chamber of Commerce (CCAACC) would like for you to come and join us for the 1st Annual Black Expo being held January 31, 2009 beginning at 12:00 pm and ending at 12:00 am at the Monarch Event Center. Our 1st Annual Black Expo will also feature a membership drive, an Ol’ School Jam, Greek and Non Greek Step Show, and Soulful Taste of Austin Cook Off!
This free* 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.
As we approach the upcoming New Year, time draws closer to the Black Expo. Now is the time to sign-up for the event. Don’t miss a chance to participate, whether as a sponsor, a vendor or a patriarch. Come join us in our journey to build a tradition of success!

Ticket Prices (*)
Step Show- $12.00
Ole School Jam- $17.00

All Access Pass (*)
Future Members- $27.00
Members- $22.00

Schedule of Events
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Family/Children Activities & Vendor Set-Up
3:00 pm – 9:00 pm Vendor Expo
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Soulful Taste of Austin Cook Off
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Greek Step Show
Kids 12 and under FREE
9:00 pm – 12 am Ol’ School Jam (21 +)

Check out our website for more information: www.austinblackexpo.com. Contact Aarin Brewer at (512) 459 –1181 ext. 202 or via e-mail abrewer@capcitychamber.org

The Capital City African American Chamber of Commerce will be launching their new website soon within the beginning of the new year. The new website will have the same URL: www.capcitychamber.org. We will keep you posted on updates.

Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is holding their Fourth Annual Texas Transportation Forum on January 5th - 7th, 2009. Hosted by TxDOT, the Associated General Contractors of Texas, the Texas Good Roads/Transportation Association and the Texas Transportation Institute, the Forum gathers some of America's best minds in infrastructure planning, construction and finance to share best practices and explore new ways to build for tommorrow.

The Forum attracts over 1,200 participants, comprising a wide variety of elected and government officials, industry leaders and other key stakeholders. This year they are exploring ways to become more efficient, accountable and transparent as they address Texas' ever-growing transportation needs.

Success both at TxDOT and in our community is measured by reducing congestion and improving travel times. We must work together to get people to their jobs on time, make sure children have a safe route to school and make it easier for family, friends and neighbors to get where they need to go on time. In difficult economic times, this partnership becomes even more vital.

Join us in discussions with elected officials who are constructing policies that will set the course of Texas transportation for years to come and share your thoughts on building better transportation in Texas. Registration is available now online at www.texastransportationforum.com. For any questions regarding forum, contact Deana Ricks, Conference Planner, at (512) 463-8610.