| Some Important Facts About The
Chamber |
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Membership
Directories are printed on an annual basis and distributed to members,
prospective members, and residents |
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You are
represented in Austin through the chamber's lobbying efforts. Our
representatives in the U.S. Chamber also represent you in Washington
D.C. |
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Membership
Luncheons are held the 4th Thursday of each month. You may also wish to
"showcase" your business with a table display at these luncheons. |
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A monthly
newsletter is published and distributed to members to keep them informed of
past and upcoming events. A new member may insert a newsletter flyer free of
charge the first month (subsequent flyers at a nominal fee). Advertising space
is available for a fee. |
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Ribbon
cuttings and ground-breaking ceremonies are performed for new members as an
additional means of business promotion. |
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Membership
plaques and decals are provided each member so they may display their chamber
pride. |
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Governmental
briefs or updates are sent to members periodically to help keep them informed
of activities in the governmental arena. |
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Your chamber
is 600 members strong and growing each day. |
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| 9.) |
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Newcomer
packages are distributed. Members are encouraged to include promotional
materials. |
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Individual
business counseling on the 3rd Thursday of each month at no charge. |
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Awards two
$1000 scholarships to D.P.I.S.D. graduating seniors. |
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Chamber
programs include Salute to Industry, Business Expo, Administrative Professional
of the Year Luncheon, Salute to Education/New Teacher Luncheon, Community
Prayer Breakfast, and Christmas Tree Lighting. |
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Certificates
of origin certification available for exporters. |
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Promotes area
beautification with monthly awards. |
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Notary
service provided to members free of charge. |
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Message From The Chairman
