TCCE Monthly Member Update
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Charles M. Schulz
Save The Date:
- Center for Chamber Excellence – February 27 – March 2, 2011
- TCCE Spring Board Meeting (phone in) – March or April 2011,
date TBD
- TCCE Summer Board Meeting – June 25, 2011
- TCCE Annual Conference – June 26 - 28, 2011
- TCCE Chamber Basics – August 25, 2011
- TCCE Fall Board Meeting – October 13, 2011
- TCCE Volunteer Conference – October 14, 2011
Invest in Your Success-
Join us at the Center for Chamber Excellence
Keep up to date on the latest management issues and chamber practices at the Center
for Chamber Excellence, Feb. 27 – Mar. 2, 2011 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Dallas.
( Click here for more on
the conference).
TCCE 2011 Scholarship
Opportunities ,
Each year, TCCE raises money through its live and silent auctions in order to provide
scholarships to chamber professionals across the state to attend training sessions
at the state and national levels. If your professional training budget is feeling
a strain this year – apply for a scholarship to the program of your choice! (Click here for 2011 scholarship summary & application).
Guest Article: “Quick Fixes” Message
for Texas Chambers from Bob Harris,CAE
Got a minute? Want to improve governance and management? Here are 15 quick fixes
to key processes.
Click here for the entire message
Want to submit an article for a future publication? – email us at
psnodgrass@txbiz.org. Share your knowledge with your fellow chamber execs!
TCCE 2011 Strategic
Plan: Moving
Forward in 2011
In December 2010, the TCCE Board met in a day-long strategic planning session to
begin the work of developing a long-term strategy for the organization. The attached
document summarizes the results of this effort and lays the groundwork for our organization’s
future growth and success.
Click here for the 2011 Strategic Plan.
TCCE 2011 Sponsorship
Opportunities
Be Seen, Be Noticed, Be Heard. TCCE sponsorship opportunities give your organization
or community a place to stand out from the rest (Click here for 2011 sponsorship summary).
TAB Legislative
Breakfasts
Planning your community’s visit to Austin during the spring 2011 Legislative Session? Consider adding a TAB Legislative Breakfast to your agenda. A few dates
are still available!
Visiting the Austin area this spring? Add a TAB breakfast to
your itinerary. Tickets may be purchased to attend one or all of these informational
events. (Click here for more information).
ASIA GETAWAY – your
best bet for non-dues revenue in 2011! Asia Getaway has put together a
very special trip to China for TCCE member chambers. Included on their webpage is
a testimonial video from Richard Perez, President/CEO, Greater San Antonio Chamber
of Commerce. Do your business members a favor – take them on a China Trip in 2011.
Don’t Delay – Call Asia Getaway TODAY! (Click here to go to the Asia Getaway website
for more information).
MyTown MyJob MyVoice
Help preserve American manufacturing jobs and present balanced messages about our
energy future. The future of U.S. oil-related industries – and the businesses, employees
and communities that they support – is being threatened. Learn more about this initiative
by going to their website at: www.mytownmyjobmyvoice.org.
You can also follow them on Facebook! For more information, contact Jim Rich, President
of the Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce at jimrich@bmtcoc.org
or call him at 409-838-6581. Thanks for your efforts, Jim.
Are you ready
for a more robust grassroots advocacy program? Get one-on-one help creating
a plan for your chamber! The Texas Prosperity Project partners with TCCE members
to introduce advocacy to their chambers. The Texas Prosperity Project has also released
its 2011 Outline for Texas Prosperity and Legislative Focus.
Click here to view
the document, or visit www.txprosperity.com and select “Legislative Focus” from
the left navigation bar. If you would like a printable copy of this document, or
more information on bringing the Texas Prosperity Project to your community, please
contact Stephanie Simpson at Stephanie@txprosperityproject.com.
TCCE TRANSITIONS
Our congratulations
go out to each of you on your new positions – let us know how we can help you!
- Colleyville Chamber of Commerce, Steve Johnson, President
- Bulverde/Spring Branch Area Chamber of Commerce, Janice Pflum, Executive
Director
- Plano Chamber of Commerce, Jamee Jolly, CEO/President
- Nederland Chamber of Commerce & Tourist, Stephanie Shimek, Executive
Vice President
New job? Been promoted? Send your info to psnodgrass@txbiz.org
TCCE Staff Contact
Information:
Phyllis Snodgrass
TCCE Chief Admin. Officer
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Rachael Small
Event Planner,
Member Svcs
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Josie Calderon
Member Services
Coordinator
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Phone: (512) 477-6721, ext 155
psnodgrass@txbiz.org
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(512) 477-6721, ext 113
rsmall@txbiz.org
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(512) 477-6721, ext 133
jcalderon@txbiz.org
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Mailing Address:
1209 Nueces Street
Austin, TX 78701
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Website:www.tcce.org
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