Archive for February, 2010
Dripping Springs Chamber Of Commerce Weekly Update
February 23rd, 2010 Categories: Dripping Springs Area News
The Dripping Springs Chamber will continue to collect food for Helping Hands as the need grows.
Drop off canned goods and non-perishable items anytime-600 E Hwy 290.
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MEMBER ACTIVITIES
TUESDAY – FEBRUARY 22
Up and running again Hill Country Wellness will be open to serve you! Please call the office at (512)858-9855 to make an appointment.
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THURSDAY - FEBRUARY 25 MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Membership Meeting at Flores Mexican Restaurant, 2440 E Highway 290
$10 lunch at 11:30, meeting at noon. BRING BUSINESS CARDS - PRIZES FOR DRAWING
Speaker: TexHealth Insurance Representative for Small Businesses
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THURSDAY – FEBRUARY 25 LADIES NIGHT OUT BENEFIT
Ladies Night Out! Bunko! Free Childcare! Appetizers! Door Prizes!
Second annual Bekie’s Bunko Party at the Springs YMCA to benefit the Partner of Youth Campaign. Feb 25th 6:30-9:30 PM. A $20 donation will give access to entertainment, prizes and silent auction. Purchase ticket at Springs YMCA front desk or call 512.894.3309. Limited to 100 players. All proceeds used to aid children/families with YMCA memberships or program fees.
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FRIDAY – FEBRUARY 26 CHAMBER AMBASSADORS MEETING
It will be held at 8 am at the Visitors Center .
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FRIDAY – FEBRUARY 26 HC SUN SOLICITING FOR WIMBERLEY SPRING/SUMMER GUIDE
Promote your business to folks living in and visiting Wimberley! The Hill Country Sun’s Welcome to Wimberley Spring/Summer guide is not to be missed! This guide is mailed to the homes in Wimberley and distributed to businesses throughout the area and is out for 6 months. It is restocked
weekly in Wimberley and is also shipped to Texas Department of Transportation Visitors Centers statewide and to Chambers across the Hill Country. Space DEADLINE is Friday, February 26. Please contact Ralph Harrington at 512-484-9715 or ralph@hillcountrysun.com for more information.
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FRIDAY – SATURDAY 27 Harrison Ranch Park –
GEOcaching Saturday, February 27, 2010-Horseback geocaching is a treasure hunt on horseback using a GPS. A portion of the proceeds benefit Harrison Ranch Park , a 64-acre city-owned park that is to be developed as an equestrian -multiuse park. Please join us for either the morning or afternoon ride on February 27. Come out and enjoy this exciting and challenging new event! You can sign up and pay for the event at www.equestrianevents.org - go to Events Calendar. Or call Catherine Murphy at 512-788-0280 or cmurphy41@austin.rr.com.
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FRIDAY – SATURDAY 27 Family First Chiropractic
Join The Dr.’s of Family First Chiropractic and host of “One Hour to Wellness” on KDRP 99.9FM. On Saturday 2-27-10, they discuss the importance of life ’s necessities, water. Mr. Frank Hendley, local water expert, will be a guest on the show sharing his years of expertise on the subject. Listen and learn how you can avoid the pitfalls of bad water and reap the benefits of good, clean, pure WATER at 10am on 99.9 KDRP, One Hour to Wellness.
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UPCOMING MEMBER EVENTS
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY BENEFIT
Nutty Brown Café Concert to benefit the American Cancer Society, from 6pm-11pm, on Saturday, March 6. Live music provided by one of the hottest music acts in the country, Rotel & the Hot Tomatoes. Proceeds help the Dripping Springs Relay for Life raise funds for ACS for cancer research and prevention. $10 per person at the door. Survivors & Caretakers are encouraged to attend!!! Bring your team to sign up for DS Relay. For more info: dsrelayforlife@gmail.com Go to: www.cancer.org or www.nuttybrown.com
SCULPTURE CHALLENGE 2010
The 5th Annual Sculpture Challenge will be held Saturday, March 6th from 10:00-5:30 at Carved Stone located at 5300 Bell Springs Road in Dripping Springs. Music, Food, Art, and Stone Carving Demo’s. Sculpture Challenge showcases the Hill Country’s finest artists and allows the Buyer to deal directly with the Artists. Find out more at www.sculpturechallenge.com or call (512) 858-5665 for more information. $10.00 per person donation at the gate to benefit PAWS Animal Shelter. Dogs available for adoption.
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MEMBER NEWS
DRIPPING SPRINGS IS NEW TEST MARKET FOR SMALL BUSINESS ADVERTISING
While this is not a chamber initiative, it may be an opportunity for you to potentially gain both insight and new customers at no cost to you. Involvement for your business is absolutely free whether you sell haircuts, homes, hardware, services or anything in between. Participation is limited to the first 50 Dripping Springs area businesses on a first-come-first-serve basis. The test market offers a hybrid of online and mobile marketing targeting consumers at home, in their car, on the sidewalk…literally anywhere. SuperSaver.com is the company spearheading this test market, and their VP of Sales & Marketing, Victor Dominey, lives here in Dripping Springs. Numbers of participants will be limited by business category for a late spring nationwide launch. For more information, please contact Victor Dominey at (512) 484-0908 or vdominey@supersaver.com
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Dripping Springs Chamber Of Commerce Weekly Update
February 15th, 2010 Categories: Dripping Springs Area News
MEMBER ACTIVITIES & EVENTS
MONDAY - FEBRUARY 15 FAMILY FIRST CHIROPRACTIC LECTURE
On Monday 2-15-10 at 6:30 in the evening Dr. Chae Tracy will be lecturing on the nations #1 killer, HEART DISEASE, and how you can avoid becoming a statistic. The lecture will take place at Family First Chiropractic and is FREE, seating is limited to please RSVP to Melanie at 858-9355.
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TUESDAY - FEBRUARY 17 Dripping Springs Women’s Club
Luncheon on Wednesday, February 17 at The Terrace Club. Jody Conradt, retired coach of UT Women’s Basketball, will be speaking on Motivation. Luncheon is 11:30 - 1:00pm, $20 per person, RSVP by Friday, February 12. Call Laura Payne at 512-894-0946 or e-mail womenofds@yahoo.com. Guests always welcome.
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SATURDAY-FEBRUARY 20 DSUMM WILD GAME DINNER
20th Annual Dripping Springs Wild Game Dinner is set for Saturday, February 20, 2010.
Preparations have begun to make the 20th Anniversary of the Dripping Springs Wild Game Dinner the best yet. The event will be held on February 20, 2010 in the Dripping Springs High School cafeteria. As always, the event will raise funds for local charities and will touch the lives of many in the Dripping Springs community. Mark your calendars, buy your tickets, and plan to join us for this great evening of entertaining music, great food, and your chance to bring home a 2010 Kawasaki mule and many other great prizes. http://www.dswildgamedinner.com/
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THURSDAY - FEBRUARY 25 MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Membership Meeting 11:30am @ Flores Mexican Restaurant
Speaker: Ann Kitchen, TexHealth Insurance for Small Businesses
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SATURDAY - FEBRUARY 20 ”Reducing Risk of Cancer by Being Proactive with Health” on KDRP 99.9FM
Saturday 2-20-10 THE Drs. of Family First Chiropractic will be discussing a very Hot Topic, Cancer. Listen and learn how you can become proactive in your health and reduce your risk of being affected by CANCER at 10am on 99.9 KDRP, One Hour to Wellness.
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MEMBER NEWS
Founders Day Festival, April 9-11 BUSINESS & ARTS/CRAFTS BOOTHS AVAILABLE
The annual City of Dripping Springs, Texas Founders Day Festival held in downtown Dripping Springs commemorates and celebrates the founding of our community in 1850 by the Moss, Wallace, and Pound families. The festival promotes cooperation and volunteerism in the community and generates community spirit and recreation.
The festival includes a parade, carnival, arts and crafts, cook off, live music, business booths, petting zoo, and more! Over 3,500 people are expected at the 2010 Founders Day Festival providing businesses with a great opportunity to meet the public. The DS Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring business booths for new and local vendors. What a great way to greet your customers, extend goodwill, donate to the community, network with other businesses and communicate first-hand your products or services. Applications are on a first come
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FAMILY FIRST CHIROPRACTIC CAMPAIGNS FOR DISABLED CHILDREN
For the month of February, Family First Chiropractic will be doing a fundraising campaign for Oklahaven, a non-profit chiropractic center for disabled children. During the month of February you and your family members may receive a complete exam, thermal scan and x-rays for only a $14 donation to Oklahaven. Please call Melanie at 512-858-9355 to schedule your appointment.
Also, come by and visit our new associate, Dr Peyton Ely. (512)858-WELL www.ffchiro.com
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DS AREA CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP MEETING will be held February 25th. Mexican buffet begins at 11:30, meeting at noon. We encourage members to participate. Great information, networking and delicious food! Lunch is $10. Bring Business Cards!
Speaker: Ann Kitchen, TexHealth Insurance for Small Businesses.
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Bank Teller
Pioneer Bank is hiring a part time teller. Must be available to work Saturday mornings.
Please email resume to kelly@pioneerbanktexas.com
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Speech Pathologist
Speech Pathologist needed at Family Connections Center. Part time and/or Full time position open at busy pediatric Occupational, Physical, and Speech Therapy clinic. Contact Annie or Michelle at 858-2507.
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Jeweler Needed
Help needed. Jeweler needed for jewelry repairs and watch batteries in Dripping Springs. Please call Vicky at 512-858-4714 or 512-940-8565.
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Uncovering The Myths On Granite!
February 12th, 2010 Categories: Dripping Springs Area News
In recent years, granite has become a popular surface choice for bathroom and kitchen countertops. Granite is beautiful and extremely durable, but some homeowners hesitate to use it because of myths about it being unsafe or difficult to care for. Below, find a list of granite myths dispelled:
1. Granite is absorbent.
Granite qualifies as impervious to water and is actually less absorbent than some solid surface (plastic) products.
2. Granite stains easily.
Granite is resistant to stains. Generally any liquid spilled on a granite top, if wiped up within a few minutes, will not stain. Liquids that do not evaporate, such as oils, will cause stains only if left to soak into the stone.
3. Granite requires a lot of maintenance.
Routine cleaning with a mild soap and water is all that is generally required. Once a year, a reapplication of a penetrating sealer should be performed. It takes only about 15 minutes. Never use abrasive cleaners.
4. Granite’s tiny pores and fissures harbour bacteria.
Bacteria are found everywhere. If they are on a granite top, then they can also be found on a laminate or solid surface top. Use an antibacterial soap to wash your countertop if you are concerned.
5. Granite and marble are essentially the same.
Other than the fact that they are both natural stones and can be polished, granite and marble are otherwise very different. Marble is generally a calcareous stone, formed from oceanic deposits and then compressed under pressure (metamorphosed). Granite, however, is an igneous rock, essentially molten magma, that is cooled and then hardened below the earths surface.
Your natural stone counter top choice will add years of beauty, strength, durability, and ease of maintenance to your home. Enjoy!
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Dripping Springs Chamber Of Commerce Weekly Update
February 8th, 2010 Categories: Dripping Springs Area News
The Chamber will continue to collect food for Helping Hands as the need grows.
Drop off canned goods and non-perishable items anytime-600 E Hwy 290.
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MEMBER ACTIVITIES & EVENTS
MONDAY - FEBRUARY 8 FAMILY FIRST CHIROPRACTIC LECTURE
How to prevent becoming a statistic of the nations leading cause of death, Heart Disease. Dr. Chae Tracy of Family First Chiropractic will be lecturing on this very important topic tonight, 2-8-2010, at 6:30pm at Hemisphere Market Place free of charge.
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TUESDAY – FEBRUARY 9 Small Business Development Class
“Google: Make sure Your Customers Can Find You!” 6PM-9PM
Clarion Hotel, 2200 IH35S, Exit 32A
For registration & information, go to: www.austinsmallbiz.com
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WEDNESDAY – FEBRUARY 10 City Needs Public Input on Comprehensive Plan
Focus Group Meetings are scheduled to gather additional Public Input on City’s Comprehensive Plan. Focus Group Meetings are underway for more targeted discussion on specific issues and topics that will be addressed in the City’s Comprehensive Plan update, beginning with a meeting on “Infrastructure”, Wednesday, February 10th, 6 p.m. at City Hall.
WEDNESDAY - FEBRUARY 10 MEMORY LANE OPEN HOUSE
Memory Lane Event Center invites everyone to visit their venue from 5:30-7:30PM on Wednesday, Feb. 10. Need a great place to hold a graduation party, school banquet, or private party?? Come check it out! Pavilion can hold up to 250 people with additional amenities including lodging, swimming pool, Jacuzzi & more. RSVP (512) 894-0700.
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THURSDAY - FEBRUARY 11 DS LIBRARY HOSTS ANNUAL MEETING
DS Library Friends Host Annual Membership Meeting, Feb. 11th at 6:30 p.m. in the Dripping Springs Community Library, 501 Sportsplex Dr. “This meeting offers the community an excellent chance to get to know the Library Board of Trustees and the Friends of the Library board, and to become involved with the organization itself. “We have several board positions to fill, so we urge you to attend if you have any curiosity about what you could do to help the Friends of the Library continue its important role in our community.” From 6:30 to 7 p.m., the Friends will serve hors d’oeuvres and punch. Then, with thanks to all the generous patrons and hard working volunteers who have made it possible, a check for $10,000 will be presented to the library Board of Trustees. For more information, check out the Friends tab on the Library’s web site, www.dscl.org. If you are planning to attend the Annual Meeting, please RSVP at friends@dscl.org or call Woody at 858-2937.
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SATURDAY – FEBRUARY 13 Free Widow’s Valentine Luncheon
On Saturday, February 13th, at noon, the Deacons of the First Baptist Church of Dripping Springs are hosting a free Valentines Luncheon, honoring all the widows in the Dripping Springs community, not just those at the church. The church is reaching out to the women in our community who might otherwise be overlooked during this weekend of sweethearts. The Deacons, their wives and The Well Youth Group will be serving lunch. Deacon Johnny Hudson, who will serve as the master of ceremony, promises good food, fellowship, and music to mark the afternoon together. The Luncheon will be held in the church Fellowship Hall. If you need transportation, please contact the Church office at 512-858-4270 NO LATER than Wednesday, February 10th. The event is free to all widows and begins promptly at noon and will conclude at 2 o’clock.
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SUNDAY – FEBRUARY 14 HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY
Shop local for flowers, candy and goodies, clothes, accessories, and gifts!
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MEMBER NEWS
Love is in the Air at HILL COUNTRY WELLNESS!!!
We are offering great deals and discounts on Spa Gift Certificates!!
We offer exceptional services with experienced hands, in a warm and cozy environment.
Massage Therapy- anything from Swedish to Deep Tissue and everything in between. We customize each session especially for you. Classic Manicure and Classic Pedicures are Available. Call for appointment today 512-858-9855.
FAMILY FIRST CHIROPRACTIC CAMPAIGNS FOR DISABLED CHILDREN
For the month of February, Family First Chiropractic will be doing a fundraising campaign for Oklahaven, a non-profit chiropractic center for disabled children. During the month of February you and your family members may receive a complete exam, thermal scan and x-rays for only a $14 donation to Oklahaven. Please call Melanie at 512-858-9355 to schedule your appointment. Also, come by and visit our new associate, Dr Peyton Ely. (512)858-WELL www.ffchiro.com
DS AREA CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP MEETING will be held February 25th. Mexican buffet begins at 11:30, meeting at noon. We encourage members to participate. Great information, networking and delicious food! Lunch is $10. Bring Business Cards!
Speaker: Ann Kitchen, TexHealth Insurance for Small Businesses.
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Library Assistant – Technical Services
Dripping Springs Community Library is accepting applications for a Library Assistant – Technical Services. 35 hours weekdays only and requires staying until closing. Candidates must have experience with LANs, Server200/2003, WinXP, Linus, and be confident with troubleshooting and fixing hardware issues. Web development and design skills (Adobe CS4) a plus. Circulation and assisting patrons and staff with technical issues. Customer service skills helpful. Requires a BS/BA degree from an accredited college or university. 2 yrs. experience working in a library or other educational setting is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and work experience is acceptable. For further information about the library please visit our website at DSCL.org. Please provide a resume and cover letter in PDF format to resume@dscl.org. 512-858-7825
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Bank Teller
Pioneer Bank is hiring a part time teller. Must be available to work Saturday mornings.
Please email resume to kelly@pioneerbanktexas.com
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Speech Pathologist
Speech Pathologist needed at Family Connections Center . Part time and/or Full time position open at busy pediatric Occupational, Physical, and Speech Therapy clinic. Contact Annie or Michelle at 858-2507.
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Jeweler Needed
Help needed. Jeweler needed for jewelry repairs and watch batteries in Dripping Springs. Please call Vicky at 512-858-4714 or 512-940-8565.
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Technology Training Specialist
Smith Barney is looking for candidates for an open position for a Technology Training Specialist in part of the Southwest Region. This position is equivalent to the what used to be the Regional Technology Trainer or RTT. This position is roughly 50%-60% travel in the Southwest territory consisting of Central Texas Complex, Kansas Complex, and the Dallas East Complex. Please have any qualified potential candidates send their resume to Michelle Leonard, Divisional Training Manager (Central Division) at Michelle.R.Leonard@smithbarney.com.
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Central Texas Supports Haiti Relief
February 8th, 2010 Categories: Austin Area News
People in Central Texas will have an opportunity to reach out to Haitian people devastated by last month’s earthquake. Jubilee World Missions, in conjunction with the Round Rock Express, will host Connecting the Dots, a Haiti relief benefit dinner and live auction Thursday, Feb. 11, at the United Heritage Center at The Dell Diamond.
All proceeds from the event will go directly to the Haiti relief effort. Tickets are $50 per person; corporate tables are available for $500 (seating for eight). Donations also are needed for a live auction that will take place at the event. Ticket purchases and all donations are tax deductable.
Pastor Charité Noel, a Haitian national, will be the featured guest for the event. Noel serves as pastor of the Free Methodist Church in Dessalines, Haiti, where he has served for the past 35 years. He also oversees 20 churches in the Lower Artibonite Valley as a denominational superintendent. Noel will give a first-hand account of what currently is happening in Haiti.
Doors open at 6 p.m. CST with an introduction at 6:30 p.m. Missionary Chris Johnson and Noel will be the featured speakers, beginning at 7:15 p.m. The live auction will take place at 8 p.m.
For tickets, contact Patti Smith at 512.826.1508. To make a donation to the live auction, contact Tiffany Young at 512.924.9680.
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Austin Texas Ranks #2 For Jobs Of Top 50 Metros!
February 6th, 2010 Categories: Austin Real Estate News
Central Texas Economy In Perspective
By Beverly Kerr, Chamber Vice President of Research
Friday’s Texas Workforce Commission and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics releases of December 2009 workforce numbers marked the 8th month running that the Austin metro, on a year-over-year basis, has lost jobs. Austin’s nonfarm payroll jobs total 781,000 in December, a loss of 2,300 (-0.3%) over December 2008. It should be noted that this year-over-year difference is the smallest Austin has seen since May, and as the graph below indicates, the difference has been steadily narrowing over the last several months.
On our customary ranking of the best performing large metros, we retain second place behind Virginia Beach. Austin’s aggregate job losses of 2,300 or 0.3% compare to 42,100 or -2.0% for Dallas, 8,000 or -0.9% for Fort Worth, 92,500 or -3.5% for Houston, and 9,000 or -1.1% for San Antonio.
Texas has 277,400 fewer jobs (-2.6%) than one year ago and has been seeing negative year-over-year numbers for 11 months. Nationally, 4,096,000 jobs (-3.0%) have been lost over the last 12 months and this is the 20th month of year-over-year decline.
In Austin’s private sector, 6 industries lost jobs in the last 12 months, with the greatest numbers and the highest rates of loss, from -5.6% to -11.1%, in 3 of these: natural resources/construction, manufacturing, and wholesale trade. These sectors lost a combined total of 11,900 jobs. A combined total of 1,600 jobs were lost in 3 other sectors: transportation/warehousing/ utilities, retail trade, and information. One of Austin’s negative growth sectors, manufacturing, lost a greater percentage in Austin than it did statewide (-11.1% vs. -9.8%).
Moderate increases were seen in professional and business services (700 net new jobs or 0.6%), other services (800 or 2.5%), and government (1,800 or 1.1%). Larger rates of increase were seen in education/health services (4,000 or 4.9%), financial activities (1,300 or 2.9%), and leisure/hospitality (2,600 or 3.3%). Texas edged over Austin’s growth rates only in the government sector. The only other sectors growing state wide were education/health services and other services, but Austin added at a greater rate in both of these industries.
Austin’s net gains in private service providing industries (4,800) and in government (1,800) were outweighed by a loss of 8,900 jobs in goods producing industries. Austin’s goods producing jobs decline of -8.6% was matched by Houston this month, which saw the same year-over-year loss. Dallas, Fort Worth, and San Antonio’s declines ranged from -2.8% to -5.8%. However, losses were greater statewide, -12.2%. While Austin’s manufacturing losses were greater than the state’s, our construction losses (-5.6%) were considerably lower than seen statewide (-14.6%). Among Texas’ major metros, Austin was the only one seeing a year-over-year net gain in private service-providing jobs. Dallas and Houston lost the most in these sectors, -3.0% and -1.9% respectively.
Friday also saw the release of new unemployment (and labor force and employment) numbers for Texas, local areas in Texas, and the U.S.
Unemployment numbers for December show Austin’s performance relative to the state and other major Texas metros being sustained. San Antonio has been seeing a slightly lower unemployment rate and that applies again in December with their rate being 6.8% compared to our 6.9%. The rate is 8.0% in Dallas and Fort Worth’s and is 8.3% in Houston.
Unemployment remains substantially higher than levels seen 12 months ago. In December 2008 Austin’s unemployed was 45,517 (5.2%), but now Austin’s unemployed has reached 62,505. While the number of unemployed has increased in Austin, so have civilian labor force and employment over the period. Civilian labor force (employed plus unemployed) increased by 30,122 or 3.5% in 12 months and employed increased by 13,134 or 1.6%. San Antonio and Fort Worth also show positive growth in employment as well as labor force. Dallas and Houston have seen year-over-year declines in employment, while labor force has increased.
Statewide, unemployment has reached 8.0%, up from 5.7% a year ago. Nationally, the December rate is 9.7%, compared to 7.1% a year ago.
On a seasonally adjusted basis, Texas’ December unemployment rate is 8.3%, up from 8.0% in November. Nationally, December’s rate unchanged from the previous month, at 10.0%.
The Dallas Federal Reserve Bank produces seasonally adjusted data for Austin. On a seasonally adjusted basis, Austin’s unemployment rate is 7.3% in December, up from 7.1% in November. Seasonally adjusted December unemployment rates are also up from the month before in Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio.
Unemployment rates, and related data, for all U.S. metropolitan areas will be available Tuesday, February 2, on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ page for the Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) program.
Note that, as is the case each month, the initial numbers released in both datasets are preliminary estimates that will be revised next month. Furthermore, the state and federal agencies will do a benchmark revision process in March which will revise all annual and monthly numbers for 2005-2009.
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Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce: Suits & Boots Event
February 4th, 2010 Categories: Dripping Springs Area News
SUITS & BOOTS COMMUNITY AWARDS—PURCHASE TICKETS TODAY!!!!!
Tickets are still only $40 each and can be purchased by CASH OR CHECK at Print Plus, Super S, and the Visitors Center (600 E. Hwy 290). Tables of 10 can be reserved as well.
“Join the celebration with friends and neighbors. It’s a great opportunity to network.
For more information on event or tickets, contact (512) 858-4740.
THE SALT LICK–18300 FM 1826 (512.858.2038)
PLEASE PARK IN LARGE PARKING AREA TO THE LEFT AS YOU DRIVE IN–
DO NOT PARK IN SIDE PARKING RESERVED FOR HANDI-CAP AND WORKERS
We have a lot to Celebrate! Dripping Springs Area Chamber of Commerce 8th Annual Suits & Boots Community Awards banquet is set for February 6, 2010. The evening event will begin with Appetizers and Networking at 6:00pm followed by The Salt Lick BBQ with all the trimmings at 7:00pm. Then, we will honor recipients during a special Community Awards ceremony. The Chamber is excited to announce that they are bringing back the fun and exciting Live Auction and that our local radio station, KDRP 99.9, will be on hand to DJ Music for the evening.
A Cash Bar will also be available.
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Mr. Move Ups Home Maintenance Tips
February 3rd, 2010 Categories: Dripping Springs Real Estate News
Home Maintenance Tip -
Keeping Your Water Heater Fit Most people don’t give much thought to their water heater - they just turn on the faucet and expect hot water to come out. Water heaters are relatively maintenance free, and you can keep your water heater in peak operating condition just by performing two simple maintenance tasks every six months: test the pressure valve and then flush the tank. If the pressure release valve is not operating properly, the tank can potentially over pressurize and explode. Flushing the tank prevents sediment build up, which can reduce your water heater’s energy efficiency and clog your water lines. Consult your owner’s manual or other maintenance guide for instructions on how to safely perform these maintenance tasks.
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Dripping Springs Texas Chamber of Commerce Weekly Update
February 1st, 2010 Categories: Dripping Springs Area News
The Chamber will continue to collect food for Helping Hands as the need grows.
Drop off canned goods and non-perishable items anytime-600 E Hwy 290.
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MEMBER ACTIVITIES & EVENTS
THIS SATURDAY-FEBRUARY 6 SUITS & BOOTS CELEBRATION—
PURCHASE TICKETS TODAY!
To reserve a TABLE, you must call TODAY, Feb. 1st!
Email dschamber@verizon.net
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TUESDAY – FEBRUARY 6 DRIFTWOOD VENUES
Join us, Saturday, February 6th, 2010, for an Open House in Driftwood. Tour three breathtaking venues in one day!
The Salt Lick & Thurman’s Mansion, 11am thru 3pm at Thurman’s Mansion (512) 894-3117
17800 FM 1826 www.thurmansmansion.com
Mandola Estate Winery, 3-6pm @ Mandola Event Pavilion (512) 858-1470
13308 FM 150 W www.mandolaestatewinery.com
Driftwood Vineyard, 12-2pm ( 512) 858-9667
4001 Elder Hill Road www.driftwoodvineyards.com
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TUESDAY – FEBRUARY 9 Small Business Development Class
“Google: Make sure Your Customers Can Find You!” 6PM-9PM at Clarion Hotel, 2200 IH35S, Exit 32A
For registration & information, go to: www.austinsmallbiz.com
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WEDNESDAY - FEBRUARY 10 MEMORY LANE OPEN HOUSE
Memory Lane Event Center invites everyone to visit their venue from 5:30-7:30PM on Wednesday, Feb. 10. Need a great place to hold a graduation party, school banquet, or private party?? Come check it out! Pavilion can hold up to 250 people with additional amenities including lodging, swimming pool, Jacuzzi & more. RSVP (512) 894-0700.
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SATURDAY – FEBRUARY 13 Free Widow’s Valentine Luncheon
On Saturday, February 13th, at noon, the Deacons of the First Baptist Church of Dripping Springs are hosting a free Valentines Luncheon, honoring all the widows in the Dripping Springs community, not just those at the church. The church is reaching out to the women in our community who might otherwise be overlooked during this weekend of sweethearts. The Deacons, their wives and The Well Youth Group will be serving lunch. Deacon Johnny Hudson, who will serve as the master of ceremony, promises good food, fellowship, and music to mark the afternoon together. The Luncheon will be held in the church Fellowship Hall. If you need transportation, please contact the Church office at 512-858-4270 NO LATER than Wednesday, February 10th. The event is free to all widows and begins promptly at noon and will conclude at 2 o’clock.
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SUNDAY – FEBRUARY 14 HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!
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WEDNESDAY – FEBRUARY 17 WOMEN’S CLUB MEETING
Dripping Springs Women’s Club meets Feb 17,11:30-1:00, at Terrace Club, Jody Conradt, retired UT Women’s Basketball coach to speak. Luncheon is $20 and reservations are required by Feb 12, Laura Payne, 894-0946 or womenofds@yahoo.com.
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FRIDAY-FEBRUARY 19 SOCCER REGISTRATION ENDS
Call Buddy Yount, DSYSA Soccer Treasurer at 512.569.6185
or go to www.dsysa.org for more information.
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SATURDAY-FEBRUARY 20 DSUMM WILD GAME DINNER
20th Annual Dripping Springs Wild Game Dinner is set for Saturday, February 20, 2010.
Preparations have begun to make the 20th Anniversary of the Dripping Springs Wild Game Dinner the best yet. The event will be held on February 20, 2010 in the Dripping Springs High School cafeteria. As always, the event will raise funds for local charities and will touch the lives of many in the Dripping Springs community. Mark your calendars, buy your tickets, and plan to join us for this great evening of entertaining music, great food, and your chance to bring home a 2010 Kawasaki mule and many other great prizes. http://www.dswildgamedinner.com/
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THURSDAY - FEBRUARY 25 MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Membership Meeting 11:30am @ Flores Mexican Restaurant
Speaker: Ann Kitchen, TexHealth Insurance for Small Businesses
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THURSDAY – FEBRUARY 25 LADIES NIGHT OUT BENEFIT
Ladies Night Out! Bunko! Free Childcare! Appetizers! Door Prizes!
Second annual Bekie’s Bunko Party at the Springs YMCA to benefit the Partner of Youth Campaign. Feb 25th 6:30-9:30 PM. A $20 donation will give access to entertainment, prizes and silent auction. Purchase ticket at Springs YMCA front desk or call 512.894.3309. Limited to 100 players. All proceeds used to aid children/families with YMCA memberships or program fees.
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FRIDAY – FEBRUARY 26 CHAMBER AMBASSADORS MEETING
8am at the Visitors Center .
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MEMBER NEWS
“Cooking Vegetables at Curves” EVERY THURSDAY @ 1pm
Join us to learn delicious, fast, easy & healthy ways to prepare fresh vegetables. Classes are free & open to the public. Please call to RSVP so we have enough food. (512) 894.4996
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LONE STAR GIFTS’ NEW HOURS
“We want to thank my customers for keeping their shopping local! Lone Star Gifts will be open eight years in May and for a small retail business that is something to be proud of. So Thanks a million to all who shop here at LSG!! Due to the slower time of year we are cutting back our hours:
Lone Star Gifts new business hours effective immediately is Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00am – 5:00pm.
Closed on Sunday and Monday.
Booth Space is available with ½ off first month’s rent. Call or come by to inquire availability
LoneStarGifts, 301 Mercer Street , Historical Downtown Dripping Spring, (512) 858-9912.
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HC SUN SOLICITING FOR WIMBERLEY SPRING/SUMMER GUIDE
Promote your business to folks living in and visiting Wimberley! The Hill Country Sun’s Welcome to Wimberley Spring/Summer guide is not to be missed! This guide is mailed to the homes in Wimberley and distributed to businesses throughout the area and is out for 6 months. It is restocked
weekly in Wimberley and is also shipped to Texas Department of Transportation Visitors Centers statewide and to Chambers across the Hill Country. Space deadline is Friday, February 26. Please contact Ralph Harrington at 512-484-9715 or ralph@hillcountrysun.com for more information.
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SCULPTURE CHALLENGE 2010
The 5th Annual Sculpture Challenge will be held Saturday, March 6th from 10:00-5:30 at Carved Stone located at 5300 Bell Springs Road in Dripping Springs. Music, Food, Art, and Stone Carving Demo’s. Sculpture Challenge showcases the Hill Country’s finest artists and allows the Buyer to deal directly with the Artists. Find out more at www.sculpturechallenge.com or call (512) 858-5665 for more information. $10.00 per person donation at the gate to benefit PAWS Animal Shelter. Dogs available for adoption.
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Library Assistant – Technical Services
Dripping Springs Community Library is accepting applications for a Library Assistant – Technical Services. 35 hours weekdays only and requires staying until closing. Candidates must have experience with LANs, Server200/2003, WinXP, Linus, and be confident with troubleshooting and fixing hardware issues. Web development and design skills (Adobe CS4) a plus. Circulation and assisting patrons and staff with technical issues. Customer service skills helpful. Requires a BS/BA degree from an accredited college or university. 2 yrs. experience working in a library or other educational setting is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and work experience is acceptable. For further information about the library please visit our website at DSCL.org. Please provide a resume and cover letter in PDF format to resume@dscl.org. 512-858-7825
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Bank Teller
Pioneer Bank is hiring a part time teller. Must be available to work Saturday mornings.
Please email resume to kelly@pioneerbanktexas.com
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Speech Pathologist
Speech Pathologist needed at Family Connections Center . Part time and/or Full time position open at busy pediatric Occupational, Physical, and Speech Therapy clinic. Contact Annie or Michelle at 858-2507.
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Jeweler Needed
Help needed. Jeweler needed for jewelry repairs and watch batteries in Dripping Springs. Please call Vicky at 512-858-4714 or 512-940-8565.
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Technology Training Specialist
Smith Barney is looking for candidates for an open position for a Technology Training Specialist in part of the Southwest Region. This position is equivalent to the what used to be the Regional Technology Trainer or RTT. This position is roughly 50%-60% travel in the Southwest territory consisting of Central Texas Complex, Kansas Complex, and the Dallas East Complex. Please have any qualified potential candidates send their resume to Michelle Leonard, Divisional Training Manager (Central Division) at Michelle.R.Leonard@smithbarney.com.
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BUSINESS WATCH
The following was reported on 1-25-10:
Dripping Springs Area: Burglary of Building under construction: 318 Stone View Trail in Ledgestone Subdivision. Entry possibly through back door and microwave and range taken.
The following was reported on 1-26-10:
Dripping Springs Area: Burglary of Residence: 31,400 block Ranch Road 12: Possible entry thru window: Laptop computer and prescription meds taken.
Buda Area: Burglary of Residence: 100 block Wolf Berry Path: Unknown entry and unknown loss.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON EVENTS, GO TO: www.drippingspringstx.org
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VINEYARD RIDGE ESTATE LOTS
February 1st, 2010 Categories: Dripping Springs Real Estate News
7.5 to 9.5 acre estate lots in this secluded and gated community overlooking the Driftwood Vineyards and Gatlin Creek Valley remain.
Each distinct estate lot offers a variety of hill country living to the residents of Vineyard Ridge. Just minutes from Dripping Springs and its’ highly acclaimed schools and a short 20-minute hill country drive to Downtown Austin, Vineyard Ridge offers native landscaping, wildlife, spring-fed streams, underground utilities, reasonable restrictions, an agriculture exemption and a place for your horses.
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