www.georgetownchamber.org
Tel. 512.930.3535
Fax 512.930.3587
Chamber Link
Chamber Link is a weekly publication
of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce
March 3rd, 2010
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Balanced Achievement, LLC
8701 W. Parmer Ln #13-116, Austin, TX 78729
Tel: 512.961.8314
Referred by: Mick Fenske, Lights by H&H
Do you feel like you run out of time every week, or that your are sacrificing your personal life for your work life? What if you had more time and had professional AND personal direction? Do you see a high turnover rate among employees? Are sales running flat, or do you or your sales team feel "afraid of the phone"? These are but a few of the issues that Balanced Achievement can easily address for you, whether in a team-based facilitation process, or a one-on-one coaching relationship.
Carmine's Pizza & Pasta
3010 Williams Dr., Ste 118, Georgetown, TX 78628
Tel: 512.240.4981
Carmine's Pizza and Pasta relocated to Georgetown after being located in Hutto for two years. Carmine's is a casual dining restaurant for the whole family. All of their food is made from scratch and they use the freshest meats and vegetables available. Their owner, Carmine, grew up in Brooklyn, NY and his parents were natives of Italy. In other words, when you eat at Carmines, you are able to enjoy authentic NY style pizza as well as authentic Italian dishes.
Coyote Moon Coffee, LLC
79 Eastview, Ste 102, Georgetown, TX 78626
Tel: 512.868.2557
Referred by: Bob Weimer, City Center Beverages
Coyote Moon Coffee takes great pride in roasting and blending the highest quality of coffee beans from start to finish and delivered directly to your door with some of the cheapest shipping options available. They are a small family owned business that believes the quality of their product is directly linked to their pride in ownership. They challenge you to discover their uniquely fresh and clean taste of quality in each and every cup.
Marfam Computer Solutions
735 Westbury Ln., Georgetown, TX 78633
Tel: 512.807.9435
MarFam Computer Solutions offers quality services and products that will provide your office with a stable computer environment. City governments, local schools, law firms and small businesses are benefiting from their expertise. They offer the following: consulting & system analysis, one stop support for any computer related questions, hardware & software installation and maintenance, and administration of office systems for maximum effectiveness and efficiency.
Ponderosa Pet Resort
605 High Tech Drive, Georgetown, TX 78626
Tel: 512.686.2780
Ponderosa Pet Resort is a full service pet facility centrally located in Georgetown and easily accessible from IH-35. Their massive 13,000 square foot building offers climate controlled indoor boarding and play centers, as well as outdoor training and play areas. They offer boarding for dogs and cats, world class training and behavioral work, grooming for all types of dogs, doggie daycare and more.
Ron Parks Photography
2321 San Antonio St., Austin, TX
Tel: 512.476.8957
Ron Parks Photography captures the spirit of your event. From weddings to corporate events, and from school photos to special assignments, they combine their photojournalism and artistic skills to ensure that you have the best photo possible. Ron Parks has been at the forefront of photography in Austin for 16 years. He resides in Georgetown with his wife and their six children.
Congrats to Mick Fenske!
Mick Fenske (from Lights by H& H) is the Chamber's Ambassador of the Month for February.
Rent our Room
Hold your next event at the Chamber. Our meeting/event room holds 168 banquet style or 250 theatre style. Great for webinars, parties, and business meetings. Use our HD A/V equipment, podium, and/or dance floor.
The board room is perfect for smaller meetings or wedding/baby showers. (Seats about 30 people.)
Take a virtual tour of the rooms. Money raised from room rentals helps us keep membership dues.
Silver Screen Seminar
Wed., March 17th from 11:30-1
Communication expert Gene Vasconi is our March Silver Screen Seminar speaker. Gene is a professional communication expert with over 30 years of TV and media expertise. He coaches clients how to broadcast powerful messages BEFORE they ever start to market because “communication comes before marketing!”
If you are an entrepreneur, find out how to make more money by improving your message. If you are an employee, discover how to make the boss love you with subtle tricks. With engaging stories and video samples, Gene explains why he calls himself a “professional spy” and how that title immediately benefits you. You can check out Gene’s website at www.genevasconi.com.
The session takes place at the City Lights Theater. Your $10 gets you a great lunch and 60 minutes that will engage you and change your life. RSVP by March 16th.
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Upcoming Chamber Events
Thurs., March 4th, Regional Business After Hours, 4:30-6:30pm at United Heritage Credit Union at Dell Diamond
Mon., March 8th, Ribbon Cutting, 12:15pm for Just Between Friends, Georgetown Church of Christ, 1525 W. University Ave.
Tues., March 9th, Business Network Lunch, 11-1 at Angel Springs Event Center, $10, RSVP
Thurs., March 11th, Ribbon Cutting, 5:15pm at Hayashi Sushi & Grill in Wolf Ranch, 1019 W. Unviversity Ave, Ste 205
Fri., March 12th, Small Business & Education Summit, 8am-2:30pm at Round Rock Marriot Hotel. Advanced registration required. Limited number of free tickets available through the Chamber. RSVP
Gumbo Friday
Fri., March 5th from 11-1
Enjoy free gumbo at Stephanie Featherstone's State Farm office on University Avenue across from HEB. Your friends & family are also welcome.
Paint the Town Purple
Fri., March 5th
The American Cancer Society asks your support for "Paint the Town Purple" cancer awareness. Wear purple, display purple ribbons on your property or at the office to show your support for the upcoming "Relay for Life" on April 16 & 17. Contact Perry Walker at perry@georgetownvolunteers.net . Start or join a Georgetown team or participate as a Survivor. More info on the website: www.relayforlife.org/georgetowntx .
Summer Information Fair
Tues., March 9th from
5:30-7:30pm
Takes place at the GISD Ninth Grade Campus Cafeteria. Plan to attend with your children! Take advantage of this FREE opportunity to meet vendors from both local and area summer camps and programs — church camps, sleep-away camps, academic camps, day programs, art schools, sports camps, cooking schools, computer camps — and more! They are all eager to meet YOU and show off their programs! Please contact the Summer Info Fair coordinator Donna Jobe if you have questions: georgetownpta@georgetownisd.org or 512-240-5061
Spring Gardening & Composting Workshops
Sat., March 13th at 10am
Do you like to garden or just want to learn more – even how to start? Garden-Ville is offering a workshop in the City of Georgetown’s Community Room at 1101 N. College. Wayne Rhoden from the Williamson County Master Gardeners Association will conduct the workshops. You’ll get expert advice and really good educational information. Learn to use compost and mulch to improve your soil, increase your growing production, and conserve water. RSVP to 512.930.1715.
Spring Break Camps
March 15th-19th
Georgetown Parks & Recreation offers a variety of spring break camps that include: Camp Goodwater, Fencing Camp, Teen Adventure Camp, Tennis Camp, Junior Tennis Academy, and Teen Speed & Agility Camp. For camp registration information or more details, go to parks.georgetown.org, or call Parks & Recreation at 512.930.3595.
Caring Place 20th Annual Soup Supper
Tues., March 16th from 5-7:30pm
The Caring Place 20th Annual Soup Supper takes place at St. Helen’s Catholic Church in Frizelle Hall. Please come join them for a wonderful evening of soup provided by 13 area restaurants, corn bread, dessert, large live auction and a fashion show. Tickets are $10 adult/$3 children. They are available at The Caring Place, Sun City Social Center/CA office and at the door the night of the event. Help raise funds to help our neighbors in need. You may contact Rita Turner at (512)869-4735 x 231 or rturner@caringplacetx.org for more info or if you would like to donate soup and/or auction items.
Hayashi Sushi & Grill Reopening
Hayashi is taking a step in a new improved direction offering new menu items, new prices, and new service. Hayashi offers a one of a kind happy hour menu, $4 Sashimi/Nigiri, $4 Regular rolls, $2 Domestics, $3 Imports, Half price appetizers & more. Come enjoy Hayashi’s club like atmosphere Friday and Saturday nights after 10pm. Hayashi offers live music, comedy nights, and much more. Reverse happy is from 10-close which includes drink and sushi specials. Hayashi is now offering catering service for parties, business lunches, and any of your large events. Call today for any questions about catering or reservations: 512.986.7176.
Mailing Labels
Get the addresses of the nearly 1,200 members of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce for $25. Available on mailing labels or in Excel. Contact Marlene at 512.930.3535 or info@georgetownchamber.org.
New Wines from Georgetown Winery
New Wines - Barolo, Sangiovese, Cabernet/Shiraz Blend, Sweet Orange, Malbec, Sauvignon Blanc and Amorone.
New Wines - coming Mid March - Super Texan, Raspberry Port, Sweet Pear and Sweet Plum
Watch their website for Charter Winery Tours this summer to local Texas wineries and tasting bars. www.GeorgetownWinery.com
Useful Links
Disney on Ice Presents Worlds of Fantasy
Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy, Feld Entertainment’s action-packed ice spectacular featuring four fun-filled classic and current Disney stories, is coming to Cedar Park, TX in April! Worlds of Fantasy showcases beloved characters from Disney/Pixar’s Cars, Disney’s The Lion King and The Little Mermaid, as well as the magical cast of Fairies from Walt Disney Pictures Tinker Bell.
Tickets go on sale Sat., March 6th through cedarparkcenter.com, Cedar Park Center Box Office, Ticketmaster.com or by calling 1-800-745-3000. Ticket Prices: Rinkside $45, VIP $32, $25 and $15.