For additional information or to ask any questions please contact our lead for the Golf  Tournament.

Steve Deitrick
970-3359
stevedeitrick@yahoo.com

Join us for the Four Points Connectors Networking Group
Our official meeting start time is 8:30am and we’ll finish by 9:30am…one awesome hour!  Come early… we’ll be starting right at 8:30.  Registration, breakfast and open networking starting at 8:00am and you’re welcome to network afterwards.  

David Prickett leading the Connectors Meeting

We meet at Lakeside Grill in Steiner Ranch at 2900 North Quinlan Park Drive, Suite B-200, Austin, TX 78732.

Come out and experience networking in a fun, supportive and collaborative environment with the Four Points Connectors.  PLUS…if you bring a guest, you and your guest will be eligible to win our “Getting to Know You” spotlight moment of the day.  How does this work?  It’s a surprise, but will guarantee that all those attending will get to know you.
The Connectors – A Networking Opportunity for Members and Non-Members of the Four Points Chamber of Commerce
Event Location

Lakeside Pizza and Grill
2900 North Quinlan Park Drive
Suite B-200
Austin, TX 78732
512.266.2330

Event Description Come network and socialize with other local businesses at Lakeside Pizza and Grill in Steiner Ranch.

Event Location

Lakeside Pizza and Grill
2900 North Quinlan Park Drive
Suite B-200
Austin, TX 78732
512.266.2330

Promesa Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House

Date: April 26, 2012 Time: 1:45 PM – 4:00 PM

http://www.promesaliving.com

The Community of Steiner Ranch understands the importance of giving and supporting those who need a boost to enter or re-enter the workplace and now, more than ever the need is there.

Once again, Steiner Ranch will hold a clothing drive to benefit the non-profit organization

Dress for Success – Austin

Dress for Success – Austin (DFSA) is a non-profit organization that provides interview suits, confidence boosts and career development to low-income women seeking employment who are referred by other non-profits, and government agencies.

What We Need:

• new or gently-worn ladies’ professional suits or separates (dry-cleaned)
• blouses and shells (dry-cleaned or laundered)
• jewelry and other accessories
• new pantyhose
• scarves
• handbags
• new or gently-worn, closed-toed professional shoes

Where to Donate:

Your donations can be dropped off during normal business hours April 13 – 27th at:

• Steiner Ranch Community Association office
• 4 Sons’ Quality Cleaners at 4300 N. Quinlan Park
• Cups & Cones
• Please ensure that your donations for Dress for Success have been dry-cleaned and any repairs have been made prior to drop-off.

4 Sons’ Quality Cleaners is offering a special price for cleaning services of $2 per suit or item received for donation at their Quinlan Park location. If you require assistance or pick up, please contact us and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.
For more information or assistance please contact:

Tom or Cathy Henry at tomncathenry@yahoo.com 714-726-4480

Heather Bland -Ho at heather@conqueryourchaosorganizing.com 512-797-1727

MEDIA ALERT

Austin Restaurant Week & Sobani Highlighted On Noon Show

March 26, 2012……Lakeway, Texas.  Time to set your DVR’s to catch a rising star! Chef Jon Gaboric with Sobani has been chosen to demonstrate one of his delicious entrees featured in Austin Restaurant Week’s cache of goodies.

Chef Jon will be cooking his fantastic roasted salmon and fennel salad as show anchor Sally Hernandez and Director of Marketing for ARW, Adrienne Oujezdsky discuss Meals On Wheels and all the amazing opportunities surrounding this spring’s Austin Restaurant Week.

WHAT:           Chef Jon cooking live on KXAN’s News @ Noon (NBC affliate)

WHO:             Chef Jon Gaboric of Sobani & Adrienne Oujezdsky of ARW

WHERE:         KXAN studios

WHEN:           Tuesday, March 27^th airing live at 12:40pm

WHY:              To help promote this great fundraiser for MEAL ON WHEELS via ARW

WHY ME?:     So you’ll know where to go eat this week!

NEXT?:          Come support ARW, Meals On Wheels and chow down at Sobani’s for cheap!

Sobani Restaurant & Wine Bar

This West Austin restaurant is named after the Japanese word for “nearby” or “in the neighborhood.”  Sobani is located in Lakeway on FM620 and is known for their amazing American contemporary cuisine served in a casual relaxed atmosphere. Spring has sprung and ARW’s pre-fixed menu is a great way to start this beautiful season.

For more info please visit www.sobani620.com or call the restaurant at 512.266.3900

Austin Restaurant Week

The city’s most anticipated culinary experience, Austin Restaurant Week, runs from March 25-28^th and April 1-4^th.  This celebration of local dining provides the community with an experience that directly connects Austinites’ family, friends and neighbors to our city’s culinary craft, passion and identity. Visit www.austinrestaurantweek.com for more info.

Meals on Wheels and More

2012 beneficiary of this year’s ARW celebrates 40 years of service in the Greater Austin area.  What began as a program of eight volunteers serving 29 seniors has now expanded into a multi-service organization of nearly 7,000 volunteers reaching more than 5,000 of our Greater Austin neighbors in need.  Visit www.mealsonwheelsandmore.org for more info.

Congressman Smith is hosting a Job Fair in conjunction with Capital Area Workforce Solutions on Tuesday, April 10 from 10am to 2pm at the Erwin Center in Austin.  Please see attachments for full details.  We would like to invite the members of the Four Points Chamber to participate.  Thank you so much for your help in getting the word out regarding this opportunity for employers and job seekers.

Job Fair Letter

Job Fair Flyer

Job Fair Registration Form

Four Points Chamber of Commerce March Luncheon Features Brad Closson – “War Room 101…problem solving for groups”

Austin, TX –The Four Points Chamber of Commerce hosts Brad Closson, Speaker & Facilitator with Connective Management to share with us his problem solving gems in his presentation, “War Room 101…problem solving for groups.”

Brad is an operations specialist who offers high impact facilitation utilizing visual planning techniques.  Here’s what one client of his said about him – “Nicely done, guys. Humans are primarily visual learners so your process plays to our individual and collective strengths.”  Another commented, “What could be better? Visual Conversation, creative collaborative engagement, a fun colorful way to problem solve and most importantly……. Nooooo useless, wordy power points!  Watch out boring facilitators, there’s some new sheriffs in town.”

Four Points Chamber luncheons provide stimulating discussions for local individuals, businesses and organizations to gain new insights and foster business growth. Membership is not a requirement to come to the luncheon but you’ll want to register online to ensure your seat and receive early-bird discount pricing!

We are proud to have Randall’s (Dawne Proffitt), hue Salon (Trina Mallet), and Randolph Brooks Federal Credit Union (Jamie DiMaria) as the spotlight businesses at the March Luncheon.

Thursday, March 15, 2012
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
At River Place Country Club, 4207 River Place Boulevard.

You can find all the details and register on the Four Points Chamber of Commerce Web site fourpointschamber.com.

RBFCU is a full-service financial cooperative with a mission to help members save time, save money and earn money. Offering everything from cash back checking with rewards to low-rate auto loans, mortgage loans and credit cards, RBFCU is the financial cooperative of choice for people like you – people who want to keep more of their hard-earned money. In fact, RBFCU gave back more than $6.6 million in cash back rewards to members last year! Qualify for membership and join online at rbfcu.org, at the soon-to-open Steiner Ranch Randalls branch, or at any of our convenient Austin area locations.

The Four Points Chamber of Commerce provides networking opportunities through social gatherings, luncheons and business network meetings. Now well over 100 members strong and growing, the Four Points Chamber of Commerce brings businesses together along Highway 620 from Hudson Bend and Mansfield Dam to Anderson Mill, and along Ranch Road 2222 from Jester to Volente, to support business growth in the community. For more information about upcoming events contact us at FourPointsChamber@gmail.com, visit www.fourpointschamber.com or call (512) 551-0390. Membership inquiries may also be sent directly to membership@FourPointsChamber.com.

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Four Points Chamber of Commerce February Luncheon Features Jana Owen “Discovering your Memory Power”

Austin, TX – Four Points Chamber of Commerce hosts Jana Owen, Speaker/ Instructor/ Performance Coach with Freedom Personal Development to share with us her coaching gems in her presentation, “Discovering your Memory Power.”  Four Points Chamber luncheons provide stimulating discussions for local individuals, businesses and organizations to gain new insights and foster business growth. Membership is not a requirement to come to the luncheon but you’ll want to register online to ensure your seat and receive early-bird discount pricing!

We are proud to have Austin Floor & Window Coverings, Owner, Ron Mackey, Bearing Financial Advisors LLC, Scott Bussy,  Four Points Whataburger, Manager Maria Sanchez as the spotlight businesses at the February Luncheon.

• Thursday, February 16, 2012
• Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1p.m.
• At River Place Country Club, 4207 River Place Boulevard.

You can find all the details and register on the Four Points Chamber of Commerce Web site www.fourpointschamber.com.  While you are at the Chamber’s Web site be sure to check out the other networking activities offered by the chamber, including the bi-monthly Connectors networking meetings at Lakside Pizza and Grill and monthly Happy Hour.  On Thursday, February 23^rd join us at La Villa Vista Resort located at 6701 Oasis Pass, Austin, Tx 78732 where we’ll also be celebrating our monthly Happy Hour.

The Four Points Chamber of Commerce provides networking opportunities through social gatherings, luncheons and business network meetings. Now well over 100 members strong and growing, the Four Points Chamber of Commerce brings businesses together along Highway 620 from Hudson Bend and Mansfield Dam to Anderson Mill, and along Ranch Road 2222 from Jester to Volente, to support business growth in the community. For more information about upcoming events contact us at FourPointsChamber@gmail.com, visit www.fourpointschamber.com or call (512) 551-0390.  Membership inquiries may also be sent directly to membership@FourPointsChamber.com.

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