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 connect with others at the beginning of this 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: 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
Ticket Prices: $45 for members, $55 for future members, $550 for tables of 10
To RSVP or sponsor the event, contact Aarin Brewer at (512) 459-1181 ext. 202 or email abrewer@capcitychamber.org. We still have opportunities to sponsor this fabulous event!
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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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Help Support Black History Month Literature
The Texas Water Development Board would like to display literature (pamphlets, brochures, etc.) promoting African-American non-profit and professional organizations in the Stephen F. Austin Building during Black History Month. They have asked us to contact our members to see if any ofyou would be interested in providing materials that have information about what you do/who you are, to be displayed. Left-over materials will not be returned to you.
If you are interested, please contact Carla Daws, 463-8176 or carla.daws@twdb.state.tx.us. We recommend you call Carla and let her know if you mail or drop off items so she will know to look for them.
Mail:
Carla Daws
Texas Water Development Board
P.O. Box 13231
Austin, TX 78711-3231
Drop off:
1700 N. Congress Ave. Enter on the Congress side and sign-in,
then tell them you are delivering items to Carla or call her
and she will come down to meet you.
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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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