NB 2020 | Ballots | NBBU | New Members | Ribbon Cuttings | Renewals
FROM THE CHAIR : MARIAN BENSON
November is the month we give thanks. For our faith, family and friends, freedom and the opportunity to do business. It is also the time in New Braunfels to enjoy fellowship.
This week we start Wurstfest. The perfect time for fun and to support our local organizations that use this venue to make money for their various projects from Little League to the Humane Society to your favorite civic group. So come on out and support them.
Following quite soon is Weihnachsmarkt benefiting the Sophienburg Museum and local vendors. A great Christmas shopping place and again a chance to see friends.
Santa will be arriving to help light up downtown and visit with the kids on Friday November 20. This is always a wonderful evening to enjoy our city at its very best.
Your Board of Directors will spend a considerable amount of time this month reviewing this year's goals and how they were met. An action plan for next year and beyond (NB 2020) will be formulated from the results of the survey you were asked to complete.
A busy month for all! Have a good one and we will see you at the "Mixer" this Wednesday at Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch and the Wurstfest mixer on Tuesday, November 3. You will need your Chamber membership card and "mixer" invitation for entry and drink tickets for Wurstfest. And remember to give thanks as we are truly blessed.
- Marian Benson
Chair of the Board
CHAMBER OPEN HOUSE CELEBRATED DURING TEXAS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WEEK
Chamber members were invited to an Open House at the Chamber offices during Texas Chamber of Commerce Week October 19-23. Hundreds of Chamber members visited the Chamber, and toured the offices, met the staff, and received their 2010 Membership Directory along with a folder full of important benefits of membership. Members also signed up for door prizes. Logos To Go of New Braunfels won the (1) free year of membership dues. Calico Design won 2 months of free advertising the Handelskammer eNEWS and The Crossing won an enhanced listing on the Chamber's website for (1) year. Congratulations to our 3 winners!
The Chamber received a Proclamation from Mayor Boyer at the October 12 City Council meeting. PSA's were run on KGNB throughout the week and ads were placed in the Herald-Zeitung.
BLUE COATS RECEIVE AWARDS
Brad
Wuest, Chair of Chamber Blue Coats, presented Moe Schwab with the 3rd
Quarter Senior Blue Coat of the Quarter Award at the October Board
Luncheon.
Joe
Timmins received the 3rd Quarter Blue Coat of the Quarter Award from the
Chair of the Blue Coats Brad Wuest during the October Board Luncheon.
The
2010 Membership Directory has arrived and will be online this week. This
magazine serves as a Chamber Directory, Relocation Guide and Visitor
Guide. The new publication will again include information on Chamber
programs, Economic Development, Healthcare, Education, etc. Also
included is a list of all Chamber Members in a Who's Who section,
alphabetical listing and in a yellow page format. Board of Directors
were the first to see the new
magazine at Monday's Board Luncheon.
BUSINESS ADVISORY COMMITTEE GETS "SOCIAL"
The Chamber's Business Advisory Committee presented the final 2009 NB Business University on October 22nd. Due to overwhelming demands the seminar was moved to the Civic/Convention Center meeting rooms. Over 80 business owners and managers attended "Social Networking for Business-Boost your business with Twitter,Facebook and More" presented by Susan Price, CEO and Chief Web Strategist at Firecat Studio. A Q/A panel with Jennifer Trevino of Gruene Harley Davidson, Michelle Cohen of Better Bites of Austin and AMMOadvertising and Writ Baese of Hill Country Payroll rounded out the seminar. More business seminars are being planned for 2010.
Susan Price, CEO and Chief Web Strategist at Pictured at the "Social Networking" NB Business
Firecat Studio. makes comments at the NB Business University Seminar on October 22nd are(left to right)
University Seminar "Social Networking for Business- Susan Price, Firecat Studio; Leo Barahona, Bestia
Boost your Business with Twitter,Facebook & More" Martial Arts; Frank Witting, Witting Insurance and
on October 2nd at the Civic/Convention Center Michelle Cohen (panelist) of Better Bites of Austin &
AMMOadvertising.
LAST CHANCE TO GIVE OPINIONS ON FUTURE
The NB 2020- Part 3 e-survey has been in the field for three weeks now and more than 350 members have completed it. An email reminder went out October 21 to those members who have not yet taken the survey. Chamber Board members will utilize the findings of all three surveys at the board planning retreat set for November 11. On November 10, a pre-retreat reception will be held at the Huisache Grill courtesy of Frost Bank. Invitations were recently sent to incoming and outgoing Board members for both events.
Board of Directors nominees have been placed on a ballot and mailed to the Chamber membership on October 6. Nominees are Kirk Kotylo, Don Miller, Mary Jane Nalley, Mary Raley, Clifton Stapleton, and Doug Toney. Ballots must be in the return envelope provided and received at the Chamber office on or before Wednesday, October 28th.
| New Braunfels Glass & Metal 921 S.Seguin Ave 830-481-1186 Glass-Commercial/Residential/Automobile |
AJ's Ale
House 236 W.San Antonio St. 830-608-0087 Bars/Clubs/Saloons |
WellMed 731 N.Walnut 830-609-0080 Physicians & Surgeons - Family Practice |
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Red Rooster Cafe 386 W. San Antonio St. 830-609-3311 Restaurants - Family Dining |
Busby's - A Personal Training Studio 540 Castell Ave. 830-214-3554 Personal Training |
Petals
To Go 1551 N.Walnut Ste.50 830-625-5522 Florists |
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Monty's Big Mouth Barbeque 1050 S. Seguin Ave 830-626-3388 Restaurants - Bar-B-Que |
The Chamber would like to welcome the firms and individuals who have
recently invested in their community by joining as a new member!
Watch for new members at our monthly Business After Hours "Mixer" and
introduce yourself to them!
Click here to find our newest Members.
The Chamber would like to thank the following firms and individuals who continue to invest in their community by renewing their Chamber membership this month!
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A Creative Learning Center |
Mullins & Timmermann, PC |
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A-Lert Building/Roof Systems |
New Braunfels Aero Service, Inc. |
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Augusta at Gruene |
New Braunfels Christian Academy |
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Gary Barr, D.M.D., P.A. |
New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung |
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Bedford Family Dentistry, P.A. |
New Braunfels Pool Company |
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Blue Bell Creameries, L.P. |
New Braunfels Properties, The Sonier Group |
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Blue Water Real Estate |
New Braunfels Title |
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Lydia Boenig |
New Braunfels Walks |
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CASA of Central Texas, Inc. |
New Braunfels Welders Supply |
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Casteel Partners, Ltd. |
Marie Offerman |
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Central Texas Open MRI |
Outfitter Truck Accessories |
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Checks In The Mail |
Preferred Self Storage |
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Beckie Whittier - Coldwell Banker D'Ann Harper, Realtors |
Suzzanne Puente - Prudential Don Johnson Co. REALTORS |
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Comal Animal Clinic |
Resource One |
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Comal County Habitat for Humanity |
Restorative Health Care |
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Comal Education Foundation |
Rio Cibolo Ranch |
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The Communication Source, Inc. |
River City Catering |
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Communities in Schools of South Central Texas |
River Haven Vacation House |
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CONNECTIONS Individual & Family Services Inc. |
River Ranch RV Resort |
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Corridor Technologies, Inc. |
Salge's Sewing Alterations |
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Courtyard by Marriott River Village |
Sam's Club Distribution Center |
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DeStefano Tire and Auto Service |
William L. Schumann |
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Edisto Business Resources, LLC |
SITE, LLC |
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Edward Jones - Georgia Malmsten |
Soechting Motors, Inc. |
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Ewald Tractor, Inc. |
John Wesley Stamps, D.C., P.A. |
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Farmers Mutual Insurance Agency |
Charles A. Stephens, II |
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First State Bank |
Still Water Ranch Condominiums |
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Fischer Veterinary Clinic |
Rita Archer Svoboda |
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Gruene General Store |
TCOR Insurance Management |
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Gruene River Haven |
TCOR Insurance Management |
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Hematology Oncology Associates of South Texas |
Texas Physical Therapy Specialists |
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Calvin R. Henze |
Time Warner Cable |
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Hermes Insurance Agency |
TOUR New Braunfels & Beyond |
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High Sierra Portable Toilets |
TXI Hunter Cement |
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Hill Country Carriage |
Universal Forest Products |
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Hill Publications - Moving NB & Taste of NB |
Vantage at New Braunfels |
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The Iron Horse Grill |
Dibrell W. Waldrip |
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Dick Koegle Insurance |
Cora Jane Welsch |
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Marvin D. Koenig |
The Wildflower Barn, Inc. |
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Ann Kuehler, Mary Kay Director |
Witting Insurance |
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Lake House on Dunlap |
World Finance Corporation |
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Lamb's Rest Inn |
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Landa Park Railroad |
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Lonestar Medical |
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Ludwig's Home of Hand Plait Leather |
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Anna Manning |
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Monroe Miller |
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Mission Hill Dental |
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Bill Moltz |
