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Upcoming Chambers Events
Save The Date!
Event: 1st Annual Austin Black Expo
Date: Saturday, January 31st
Location: Monarch Event Center, 6406 North IH-35, Suite 3100.
Time: 12:00 pm until 12:00 am
Join Us as We Celebrate the Culture, Arts, Entertainment, and Businesses that Characterize the African American Experience.
The Capital City African Chamber of Commerce (CCAACC) presents the 1st Annual Black Expo to be held on January 31, 2009 beginning at 12:00 pm at the Monarch Event Center. Our 1st Annual Black Expo features a day-long schedule of family activities including a free Vendor Exhibition, Soulful Taste of Austin Cook Off, a Step Show and closing out the event - an Ol' School Jam! Austin's own Diva Chef, Angela Medearis, and Chef G from TVOne (of Los Angeles) will judge the Cook-Off! Wow what a treat!! Don't miss this event!
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.
As we approach the upcoming New Year, time draws closer to the Black Expo. Don’t miss a chance to participate, whether as a sponsor, a vendor or an attendee. Come join us in our journey to build a tradition of success!
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Vendor Expo – FREE
Step Show & Ol’ School Jam – $15.00
All Access Pass for Chamber Members Only – $10.00
Want to showcase your product or service? Click here to reserve your booth today!
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
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: 9 a.m. until 12 p.m.
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.
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MLK March and Community Festival
To celebrate the national MLK day holiday, the Heritage Council is sponsoring the 2009 Community March. The purpose of this 16th annual Community March is to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy while uplifting diversity and multi-culturalism in our city. The 2009 MLK Community March kicks off at 9 a.m. with a short program at the MLK Statue on the University of Texas campus. We will then march to the Capitol for a brief program. Thereafter, we will march to the historic Huston-Tillotson University, where exciting activities are planned.
The Heritage Council is planning a Cultural Festival which will begin after the March and last until 2 p.m.; it will include all types of vendors and local musical artists to make the 2009 Celebration the best ever! A vendor application can be downloaded below for those interested in purchasing booth space. For questions and information, please contact Carol Wright by email or by telephone at (512) 323-6773 ext. 102.
In previous years, the march has drawn up to an estimated 15,000 people and we are anticipating even more individuals to unite for this special occasion in January 2009. All businesses, non-profit organizations and individuals are invited to march with us and celebrate Dr. King’s legacy.
CAPITAL METRO BUS SERVICE INFORMATION
The 2009 celebration festivities, as well as the free parking locations, are along Capital Metro’s bus routes. Capital Metro will add service on the #2 Rosewood so that it can run on a 15-minute frequency from the start of service on Jan. 19 until 4 p.m. Regular Capital Metro bus fares apply.
A change in federal regulations in 2008 prevents Capital Metro from providing event shuttle service to/from the MLK festivities. Click on the map icon for a Parking and Transportation Map detailing the bus routes, stops, and parking areas. Additional information about Capital Metro bus routes and schedules is available on the Capital Metro Web site at www.capmetro.org.
FREE PARKING LOCATIONS
- State's Visitors Garage (Corner of 12th & San Jacinto St. - downtown Austin)
- Disch-Falk Field (1300 E. MLK Blvd.)
- Kealing Middle School (1607 Pennsylvania Ave.)
- Holy Cross Catholic Church (1610 E. 11th)
- Blackshear Elementary (1712 E. 11th)
- Greater Mount Zion Baptist Church (1801 Pennsylvania Ave.)
- Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church (1206 E. 9th)
- Mt. Olive Baptist Church (1800 E. 11th)
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CCAACC Office To Be Closed On MLK Day
The Capital City African American Chamber of Commerce will be closed on Monday, January 19th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Office hours will resume Tuesday, January 20th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Have a safe holiday everyone!
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City Administrative Offices Close To Observe MLK Day
City of Austin administrative offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This includes the Town Lake Animal Shelter, all recreation and senior centers, the cultural centers and museums, and Austin Public Library facilities. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 20.
City of Austin Solid Waste Services Pay As You Throw customers will remain on a normal collection schedule for trash, recycling and yard trimmings. If your trash pick-up day is on Monday, it will remain the same.
City of Austin aquatic facilities will be open their regular schedule on Monday, Jan. 19. Check www.cityofaustin.org/parks/aquatics.htm for pool hours. Additionally, the Austin Nature and Science Center will be open during their normal business hours, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Day labor services will be available but consolidated at the First Workers North site on Jan. 19. Day labor services hours will be from 5:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Sponsored by the Austin Area Heritage Council, the 2009 MLK Community March on Monday, Jan. 19, will begin at 9 a.m. with a short program at the MLK Statue on the University of Texas campus at 21st Street and Speedway. At 9:45 a.m., the March to the Capitol will begin. A brief program will take place at the Capitol at 10 a.m. At 10:45 a.m., the marchers will continue to Huston-Tillotson University, where a festival will take place. This event will result in street closures beginning at 7 a.m. The march will be in “bubble formation,” which means streets will be opening as the march passes.
Street closures will include:
· East 11th Street from Congress Avenue to Chalmers Avenue.
· Congress Avenue from East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to East 15th Street.
· Speedway from West 24th Street to East 21st Street.
· East 21st Street from Speedway to San Jacinto Boulevard.
· San Jacinto Boulevard from East 21st Street to East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
· East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard from San Jacinto Boulevard to Congress Avenue.
· Chalmers Avenue from East 11th Street to East 8th Street.
Chalmers Avenue will be closed from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. because of the March and the festival following the March.
For more information about the March and festival, visit www.mlkcelebration.com.
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CCAACC Golf Tournament 2009 Update
The Capital City African American Chamber of Commerce will be holding their annual Golf Tournament on Monday, April 20th. Information regarding the golf tournament can be found on the website, http://www.ccaaccgolf.golfreg.com/. If anyone is interested in registering for or sponsoring the event, register at the designated link, https://ccaaccgolf.dojiggy.com/registration2/index.cfm?EventID=5175&isgr=1. Don't miss this opportunity!
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Be On The Lookout....
The Capital City African American Chamber of Commerce will be launching their new website soon! The new website will have the same URL: www.capcitychamber.org. We will keep you posted on updates.
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Texans For Obama and The Monarch Event Center Wants You!
As a service to our members, everyone has an opportunity to advertise information in the FYI Newsletter. This information is being provided by one of our members, Gerry Tucker.
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AISD Wants Input On New School Boundaries
The Austin School District Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, January 20, to discuss proposed boundaries and a proposed alternative grade configuration for the new Southwest Middle School, currently under construction at 7412 Slaughter Lane.
Citizens Communication will be held beginning at 7 p.m. Citizens may sign up to speak from 7:45 a.m. until 4:45 p.m. in Room A-250 of the Carruth Administration Center; and from 4:45 until 7 p.m. in the Board Auditorium, B-100. Sixty speakers will be heard, at 1-1/2 minutes each.
Opening in August 2009, the new school will relieve overcrowding at Bailey and Small middle schools; and proposed changes would affect Bailey, Small, Covington, and Paredes middle schools. Maps of proposed school boundaries are available for viewing at the meetings and on the AISD website, www.austinisd.org.
Also under review is a one-year proposal to open the school in 2009-2010 as an intermediate center for grades five and six, relieving overcrowding at several area elementary schools until a new elementary opens in 2010. As proposed, the Southwest Middle School would convert to a traditional grades 6-8 model in 2010.
Trustees are scheduled to make decisions about the school boundaries, grade configuration, and school name on Monday, January 26.
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Be EmPOWERED To End A Stroke
Be real. Be strong. Be proud. Be EMPowered. The power is in your hands to prevent and overcome stroke, and the American Stroke Association will provide the information and tools to support you every step of the way. Power To End Stroke is an education and awareness campaign that embraces and celebrates the culture, energy, creativity and lifestyles of African Americans. It unites African Americans to help make an impact on the high incidence of stroke within the community.
Join the American Heart Association at their Power To End Stroke Ambassador Reception on Tuesday, January 27th from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Learn how to be part of Kirk Franklin's The Fight of Our Life Health Tour. RSVP to Larissa De Luna at (512) 433-4081 or larissa.deluna@heart.org.
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Financial Workshops For Individual Investors
Whether you're a novice investor or a seasoned veteran, you will be interested to know that Edward Jones is offering an investment class, and they would like to invite you to join them.
The class begins with the very basics of finances, including examining some of the most common reasons why people fail to meet their investment goals, some money management tips that can help make sure you don't fall into those traps and rules that every investor should know and follow.
Classes are every Thursday starting January 22nd from 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m at the Highpointe Amenities Center. Seating is limited to 10. There is a one-time workbook/material fee of $13. If interested in attending, RSVP to Trish Morgan at (512) 894-0665.
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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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