NEWS Highlights

 



FROM THE CHAIR

It's not really the New Year, but the start of school can still make us think of new beginnings no matter how long it's been since we were packing up our pencil boxes.  Full Article

 

 


NB 2020 SURVEY PART 1 COMPLETE

The first of multiple e-surveys to the membership is complete.  Approximately 20% of the membership completed the survey on-line the last three weeks.  Members were asked to rank over 18 community issues over the next 10 years Full Article

 

NEW MEMBERS TO RECEIVE WELCOME

New members from May through August along with Blue Coats, Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs and Board of Directors have been invited to the New Member Reception on Wednesday, August 26, 4:30pm a Landmark Lofts. Full Article

 

HITTING THE GREEN BUS TOUR A SUCCESS

The inaugural "Hitting the Green" Bus Tour was deemed a success as more than 50 site selectors and commercial brokers boarded the buses for a tour of commercial properties in New Braunfels. The day started off with a Danish and coffee at the CTTC, where visitors had a chance to tour the local workforce center. Full Article

 

JAZZ UP YOUR BUSINESS - ITS SHOW TIME!

Day Show tickets still available at a reduced price. Entrance to day show registers you for Grand Door Prizes. Full Article

 

Chamber CVB Receives Awards for Marketing
The Chamber's CVB was recently awarded by the Texas Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus a first place award in the highest budget category for best in Texas overall marketing campaign!  The Jump In campaign is a very cohesive brand and is consistently delivered through print ads, outdoor, electronic, brochures, press kits, and more. Full Article

 

BACK TO SCHOOL LUNCHEON DEEMED A SUCCESS

The Business/Education Partnership committee of the Chamber held their annual "Back to School Luncheon" at the Seekatz Opera House on August 13.  More than 100 people attended this event. Full Article

 

DEADLINE TO SIGN UP FOR PAC/TAC CARDS LOOMS

September 1 is the registration deadline for the Chamber's popular Perfect Attendance and Teacher Appreciation Card program that is sponsored by the Business-Education Partnership Committee.  It's FREE and easy to sign up. Full Article

 

CTTC SETS ENROLLMENT RECORD

Central Texas Technology Center has set a new high in the number of students enrolled for a semester.  As of August 18, more than 600 students were enrolled in academic courses for the Fall 2009 semester.  According to Chester Jenke, Center Manager, this marks the first time more than 375 students have been enrolled during a full semester. Full Article

 

DOWNTOWN FOCUS OF CHAMBER BOARD MEETING

The recent Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meeting focused on current efforts to reinvigorate our historic Downtown. Mainstreet Coordinator Monique Vernon led a panel composed of members of the Downtown Visioning Committee and City Manager Mike Morrison. Full Article

 

Save the Date for Fall Events
Fall and Winter events are already heating up with music lineups, vendor participation, and save the dates.  Did you know the Chamber's website online calendar has save the date reminders? You can sign up for them to come directly to your In Box. Full Article

 

SECOND QUARTER AIRMAN HONORED

The Chamber and Randolph Air Force Base have partnered for over 40 years to honor our military.  The Chamber honored the Airman of the Quarter from Randolph Air Force Base for the second quarter of 2009 at a reception in Honors Hall on August 20. Full Article

 

OUTER LOOP TASK FORCE MEETS

Meeting #5 of the Outer Loop Task Force met at the Civic Center  on August 17 to continue reviewing the reports and plans prepared in 2007-08.  The purpose of these Task Force meetings is to evaluate the process followed by TXDOT and two consultant engineering firms in the preparation of the current plan prepared for the City and County. Full Article

 

 

 

 

 

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Chamber Calendar of Events

September 1 - Business Trade Show Sneak Preview

September 2- Business Trade Show

September 7- Holiday - Chamber Offices Closed- Labor Day

September 24- Business After Hours "Mixer" - Comal County Fairgrounds

September 25- Holiday Chamber Offices Closed - Parade/Fair Day

September 30 - Hall of Honor Luncheon


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September "Mixer"

When: Thursday, September 24

5:30-7:30 pm

 

Where: Comal County Fairgrounds

 

Sponsored By:

Carino's Italian Grill

Comal County Fair Association

The Communication Source

Rudy's Country Store and Bar-B-Q

United Way of Comal County

 

Chamber Membership Card will be required for admittance. Chamber member and one guest will be admitted per Membership Card. Membership Cards will also be needed to enter the Corral and to receive your beverage tickets.


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Greater New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
P.O. Box 311417
New Braunfels, Texas 78131-1417