Quote of the Week
“It has always been my belief that a man should do his best, regardless of how much he receives for his services, or the number of people he may be serving or the class of people served.”
Napoleon Hill
USHCC 29th Annual National Convention & Business Expo
Richard Garza, president of the San Marcos Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, was selected as a recipient of this year's Executive Chamber Development Scholarship sponsored by the Sprint Foundation and GEICO. This program is one of the various efforts by the USHCC Foundation, to facilitate resources, information and training for the local chamber network. By participating in the National Convention, the San Marcos Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and its president had the opportunity to learn about the latest trends in the business association sector. It also served as a forum for the chamber to expand our network nationally and gain the opportunity to interact with potential members, sponsors and strategic partners.
This year's USHCC 29th Annual National Convention & Business Expo took place in Sacramento, Calif., Sept. 24-27.
LBJ Museum of San Marcos
The LBJ Museum of San Marcos joins Texas State University in its extended celebration. “Remembering LBJ and His Legacy: Local Recollections - An Oral History Project Exhibit” will remain on display throughout this academic year. Museum hours are Thursday, Friday & Sunday 1 - 5 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. The Museum is located at 131 N. Guadalupe on the Courthouse Square. Group tours can be arranged by calling Museum Director Scott Jordan, 353-3300, or visiting www.lbjmuseum.com. Free admission.
Texas Conference for Women
Are you ready to write the next chapter of you? You'll find plenty to spark ideas at the 2008 Texas Conference for Women, Oct. 16, at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston. The power and presence of this community of women provides the connection, information and inspiration you need to write your next chapter, whether your goal is to build your network, impact your community, achieve work-life balance, advance your career, improve your health, market yourself and more.
For additional information: info@txconferenceforwomen.org
Small Business Development Assistance
The San Marcos Hispanic Chamber of Commerce can refer individuals or going concerns to the Small Business Development Center (SBDC).
For more, call 353-1103, or e-mail rhg@sanmarcoshispanic.com
Calendar
Oct. 28: General Board Meeting: 6 p.m. CBC Conference Room.
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Columns
Adelante! - September 28, 2008
News from the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
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A Word About Recycling - May 6, 2012
From the latest Resource Recycling eNewsletter, a few items we thought were interesting. Here are parts of them.
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Life's Like That - May 6, 2012
For five years I worked in “the City,” Washington, District of Columbia, at 1100 Independence Avenue, in the James Forrestal Building.
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Life's Like That - April 29, 2012
Over the past few years I have written often about being an overcomer when life tries to get you down.
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A Word About Recycling - April 29, 2012
Today we will include several pleasing items from the recent Plastics Recycling Update eNewsletter.
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SIFE helps organize 5K fundraiser
Texas State University Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) and Caritas of Austin recently partnered to provide a 5K run to help provide a service continuum for those experiencing poverty.
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A Word About Recycling - April 15, 2012
Many of you older folks (my age) may remember being advised by our parents. who lived through the great depression, "Waste not: Want not."
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A Word About Recycling - April 8, 2012
Earlier we mentioned we would give a report in this column on the success of the event sponsored by several Texas State University departments, student organizations, and helpful businesses to collect obsolete or unneeded electronic items for recycling.
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Life's Like That - April 8, 2012
This is an Easter thought from the last century. It was my first pastorate in an old church on the south edge of Alexandria, Virginia.
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Life's Like That - April 1, 2012
Can you imagine the looks on the rough Neanderthal faces the first time someone asked, “What time is it?”
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A Word About Recycling - April 1, 2012
Found the following item contained in a recent Resource Recycling eNewsletter interesting, especially since it is aimed at stewardship. This is because we believe we should all try to be the best stewards possible of what we have been blessed with.
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A Word About Recycling - May 6, 2012
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