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CITY MAY PASS ON UNDERPASS

The S. Seguin Avenue underpass project supported the last 32 years in the community has recently received word that funding is available from the state to complete the project. However, the City Council on September 6 has a deadline to accept the funds and if not, they will be given to another community. The underpass near the Post Office needs to be widened to promote safety and serve this community better. TXDOT has expended nearly $3 million to date on right-of-way acquisition and planning costs and funds have also been expended by NBU and the city on this project. TXDOT will remove the once white stones, clean and store them and place them back on the improved structure. A six-foot sidewalk will be added, add decorative railing along the top along with enough pavement for a bike lane as well as pumps to eradicate water from the underpass in times of heavy rain/flooding.

LAST CHANGE FOR CHAMBER DIRECTORY EXPOSURE

Time is running out! The “Official Guide to New Braunfels” ad sales campaign wraps up this week. The guide serves as the Chamber membership directory and as a relocation and visitors guide to New Braunfels. If you have not ordered an ad in the 2012 magazine, and would like to be included in this award-winning publication, contact Ginger Doherty today at 210-861-7148 or gingerdoherty@mail.com . Increase your customer base!

BRAUNFELS FOUNDATION SUPPORTS CIS

Braunfels Foundation Trustees last Thursday evening voted to give up to $20,000 to Communities in Schools of South Central Texas. The Trust provides the headquarters for CIS in the historic Hinman House at no charge, a value of approximately $30,000 annually. The latest gift is meant to assist CIS due to the funding shortfalls from local ISDs and the state. The Chamber administers the Trust. The Trust also sponsors the “Living Legends of New Braunfels” event, set for October 11 in the Civic/Convention Center.

BUSINESS LEADING THE WAY

That’s the theme for the 93rd Chamber banquet set for next January 27, 2012. The best way to enjoy the evening is with a reserved table filled with your friends and associates. Major sponsors are already being sought in the areas of food, magazine, facility, decoration, gift, “after party”, AV tech, social and speaker. The Harleys will provide the “after party” entertainment and the keynote during the banquet will be delivered by well-known motivational business speaker Bob Goshen. Business leading the way!

4B INVESTMENTS CHRONICLED

A summary of commitments made by the New Braunfels Industrial Development Corporation (4B Board) over the last twenty-four months totals $9.49 million. Road infrastructure totals over $4.1 million of that along with another $2.9 million to the New Braunfels Municipal Airport. Incentives for the creation of primary jobs total $962,596 during this period and another $848,000 to the Landa Park Golf Course. Investments in qualify of life, education, professional services and parking infrastructure downtown round out the remaining contributions.

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What 3 independently-owned businesses would you miss if they disappeared? Your purchases are what keep those businesses around. If half the employed population spent $50 each month in locally owned businesses, it would generate more than $42.6 billion in revenue. For every $100 spent in locally-owned stores, $68 returns to the community through taxes, payroll and other expenditures. One is the number of people it takes to start the trend . . . you! The Chamber’s Shop New Braunfels First project has available window decals to help spread the word.

LNB CLASS OF 2012 SET

The Leadership New Braunfels Class of 2012 was selected last Monday. Twenty-eight individuals were selected for the program and for a list of class members go to www.nbcham.org/lnb . The class consists of fifteen women and thirteen men representing nine employment sectors with an average age of 42. A reception for the class and their guests, class employers, LNB alumni and city and county officials will be held on Thursday, October 6 from 6:00 to 7: pm in the New Braunfels Civic/Convention Center. The mandatory opening retreat opening weekend will be held at T Bar M October 8 – 9. Class days begin in October.

COUNT DOWN TO BUSINESS TRADESHOW

Sneak Preview tickets for the Chamber’s 23rd annual Business Trade Show must be purchased by this Friday. Day Show tickets are discounted in advance, but may be purchased at the door. Tickets are available at www.nbtradeshow.com, at the Chamber office or from committee members. “New Braunfels Business is Rockin’ Around the Clock” is scheduled for September 13 – 14 in the New Braunfels Civic/Convention Center. Show exhibitors, sponsors and advertising fair information can be viewed at www.nbtradeshow.com . An advertising fair will be at 1:00 and 4:00 pm during the Day show and will be a “must to attend”. Get great tips for your business from “ad” professionals.

GET READY FOR A BUSY FALL

Fall is right around the corner and New Braunfels has over 60 great events scheduled. These 60 events run from September 3 to October 11. For a complete listing go to the Chamber’s website at www.nbcham.org and click on the “All” button in the Calendar of Events section. Get ready for a busy fall!

CASH IN ON MEDICAL BOOM

The quarterly board and membership luncheon of the Greater New Braunfels Economic Development Foundation (EDF) is set for Tuesday, Oct. 18 at the McKenna Events Center. Tom Stellman of TIP Strategies will be the speaker. Stellman will give an overview of the national, state and local medical industry and suggest ways all local businesses can benefit. Tickets are now on sale. Contact Holly Covington at holly@nbcham.org or 608-2817.