The Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce

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2011 Chairman of the Board

Samuel G. DawsonCEO, Pape-Dawson Engineers, Inc.

Welcome to The Chamber

As this year’s Chairman of the Board, I have enjoyed

a front row seat in discovering the extent of the value

that The Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce

offers each of its members. I applaud you for your

decision to become a member of our city’s largest and

most impactful Chamber. There is no other investment

that you can make today that will help your business

be more successful, and will also help shape a greater

future for the business community, our schools and the

quality of life in San Antonio.

This packet gives you just some of the highlights

of how to get involved with The Chamber. Many more

benefits can be found by going to our website

at www.sachamber.org. I encourage you to enlist

your employees in Chamber committees and councils.

Become as involved as possible to really gain the most

from your membership. You will find that the more

involvement you have, in committees, events and

sponsorships with The Chamber, the greater your return.

I look forward to seeing you soon at The Chamber.

Sincerely,

Samuel G. Dawson

2011 Chairman

Did You Know that The Chamber...• Created a Fiesta Association in 1911 which led

to present-day Fiesta

• Secured 8,000 acres of land in 1917 that

became Kelly AFB, now Port San Antonio

• Created the Farm and Ranch Committee, which

developed the Freeman Coliseum in 1944, and led to

the San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo

• Created a feasibility study which brought the 1968

HemisFair and the development of the River Walk

• Secured necessary funding for Brooke Army

Medical Center in 1988, now the medical training

center for all branches of the U.S. military

Top 10 Reasons to invest in The Greater Chamber

10. GREATER ADVOCACY Listening and effectively advocating the needs and concerns of area businesses at the local, state and national levels.

9. GREATER VISIBILITY Marketing your company to a wider audi-ence of business owners and decision makers. Members are encouraged to buy from other members.

8. GREATER ACCESS Introducing you to business leaders from industry sectors in the region, as well as those who impact our community at the state and federal levels.

7. GREATER BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COALITION Collaborating with various organizations to create greater business opportuni-ties for new and existing companies.

6. GREATER COMMUNITY AWARENESS Keeping you informed on the major issues impacting the community through our e-news-letters The Chamber Today and Monday Memo, and through industry luncheons.

5. GREATER CONNECTION OPPORTUNITIES Involving you in com-mittees, projects and events to help you meet your professional business goals while working within your schedule.

4. GREATER REFERRALS Connecting prospective customers to your business 24/7 through our telephone referral service, online business directory (sachamber.org), Spanish language website (conocesanantonio.com) and coupons website (sanan-toniodiscounts.net).

3. GREATER CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY Demonstrating your commitment and support for the greater good of the community through your participation in a highly respected organization.

2. GREATER NETWORKING Building your circle of influence by meeting other business professionals at Chamber events and establishing one-on-one relationships that promote business success.

1. GREATER IMPACT Your membership and participation will bring value to you, your business and the greater San Antonio community.

Economic DevelopmentCouncilChair George Scofield | Partner In Charge, Fulbright & Jaworski, LLPSupports San Antonio’s targeted industries consisting of aerospace, hospitality and tourism, military, information technology, health care & bioscience and manufacturing.

AEROSPACE COMMITTEEChair Jim Perschbach | Partner, Bracewell & Giuliani, LLP

CELEBRATE AMERICA’S MILITARY COMMITTEEChair Don Taylor | President, TEAM Integrated Engineering, LLC

HEALTH CARE AND BIOSCIENCE COMMITTEEChair Mauli Agrawal, Ph.D., P.E. | Dean of College of Engineering, University of Texas at San Antonio

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEEChair Steve Lutz | Executive Director - CVoIP Consumer Marketing, AT&T Operations, Inc.

MILITARY AFFAIRS COMMITTEEChair Keith O’Gorman | Attorney, O’Gorman & Stafford, LLP

Education & Workforce Development CouncilChair Anna Maria Chavez | CEO, Girl Scouts of Southwest TexasEstablishes relationships with educational entities to help shape the advocacy efforts of The Chamber; enlists and promotes education volunteerism and workforce development initiatives to ensure that San Antonio has a skilled workforce for the future.

Membership/MarketingCommunications CouncilChair Will Brown | Director of Marketing, Community Health SystemsResearches, evaluates and provides direction on how to brand and market The Chamber, promotes the benefits of membership and directs the annual Membership Campaign.

CHAIRMAN’S CLUBChair Steve Andersland | Investment Consultant, Investment Professionals

CHAMBER AMBASSADORSChair Frances Trevino | Owner, EaglePrint

RETENTION COMMITTEEChair Pedro Mercado | District Sales Director, Execupay

Public Affairs CouncilChair Debbie Marino | Vice President Community Relations, SWBCGathers input from Chamber committees, members and partnering organizations, and voices the concerns and position of the business community to local, state and federal elected officials and government agencies.

ENERGY & SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEEChair Diana Liebmann | Partner, Haynes and Boone, LLP

LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEEChair Tara Snowden | Manager, Government Relations, Zachry Corporation

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEEChair John Carlson | Senior Vice President, Texas District Manager, Sundt Construction

WATER COMMITTEEChair Mike Albach | General Manager, Laguna Water

Committee Involvement opens the door to new contacts

“The Chamber’s efforts have

directly contributed to Denim

Group’s explosive growth, and it

has raised our profile nationally.”

John DicksonPrincipal, Denim Group

“As a small business owner, I place great value onthe opportunity The Chamber has given me to buildrelationships with some of the most outstanding business men and women in San Antonio.”

Brandon LoganPresident, Logan Insurance Services

PHOTO BY ROBERTA BARNES

Signature Chamber Events connect San Antonio businesses

Annual EventsCELEBRATE AMERICA’S MILITARY (CAM) A series of community events in November that celebrates military service men and women and their families. CAM is the longest-running and largest celebration of its kind in the country.

PATHFINDER AWARD The Chamber honors an individual with the Pathfinder Award for exhibiting innovative methods that greatly improve the livelihood of businesses and employees in San Antonio, Texas and the nation.

STATE OF THE COUNTY The Bexar County Judge addresses the citizens in our region on recent accomplishments and upcoming projects.

STATE OF THE CITY San Antonio chambers collaborate to host the Mayor’s State of the City Address. This is an exciting opportunity to hear about the Mayor’s objectives for the upcoming year.

SA TO DC Representatives from the city, county and leading industries go to Washington, DC with a unified voice to urge members of Congress, the administration and military leaders in the Pentagon to address specific legislative needs and concerns of the South Central Texas region.

WOMEN’S OPPORTUNITY WEEK AWARDSThis celebration honors women who embody leadership qualities which have driven not only their personal success but also the success of those around them.

ANNUAL GALA An evening to honor the outgoing Chairman of the Board and his/her leadership team and introduce the incoming Chairman of the Board and leadership. Cocktail reception followed by dinner, entertainment and a silent auction.

Monthly EventsGREATER CONNECTIONS MIXER Meet new business clients, reconnect with friends, and enjoy beverages and hors d’oeuvres provided by a different Chamber member host each month.

LEADS EXPLOSION Make solid business contacts in a networking-focused environment. Participants take turns presenting their company in small groups of seven; when the gong sounds, they switch groups. This event is for Members only.

NETWORKING BREAKFAST With such a hectic schedule, start your morning with a good meal and a great networking event, where you will leave with a complete list of the morning’s participants, including contact information.

Brandon LoganPresident, Logan Insurance Services

Reach a New Digital Audience through our online and smartphone resources

English website sachamber.org

• Membership/business directory• Member and community news• Chamber and community events calendar• Chamber committees and member benefits• Staff and leadership information• Job bank, RFPs and press releases (posting

available to member only)• Tourism and relocation information• Photo gallery/video vault

Spanish website conocesanantonio.comThe ONLY chamber in SA with a Spanish website, connecting you to international businesses & families

• Membership/business directory• Member benefits• Chamber and community events calendar• Information on planning, promoting and operating

a business in San Antonio• Information on business culture• Information on visiting San Antonio, attractions,

hotels, and obtaining proper visas• Information on immigration issues and relocating

to San Antonio• Additional resources useful to foreign investors

Coupons and discounts website sanantoniodiscounts.net

• Post coupons for discounts on products and services in greater San Antonio (posting available to members only)

• Receive email updates on current coupons

Smartphone applicationMy Chamber AppSearch “MyChamberApp” in your app store on your mobile device

• Business listing includes categories, physical address, website, phone number

• Tag “favorite” places you visit regularly• Get directions to a business• “Popular Places” tells you what most people

are searching for• Add upcoming events to your calendar• Call a business directly• Upgrade your listing ($399) to include a brief

description, logo, social media tags and the chance to upload coupons to “Hot Deals”

Upgraded listings in the Business Directory

• Upgrade to ChamberLink and add a link to your website, email link for inquiries, map link through MapQuest, company description and search categories to your listing for an additional $100/year

• Upgrade to Enhanced Business Listing and, in addition to ChamberLink benefits, add your logo and receive top placement in your category listings for an addit ional $200/year

PHOTO BY ROBERTA BARNES

“The Chamber has been

instrumental in making

San Antonio one of the

great American cities. As

a member, your business

is well-served, and you

are enriched by the

opportunity of working with

other business leaders in

helping make San Antonio an

even greater city than

we are today.”

Carri Baker WellsCOO, Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP

PHOTO BY ROBERTA BARNES

Membership Levels offer distinctive benefits

Level Investor $450+

• One category listing in the online membership directory on both the English and Spanish websites and My Chamber App

• New member recognition on the home page of The Chamber website

• Discounted member prices at networking and special events

• Access to monthly members-only Leads Explosion event

• Complimentary entrance at the monthly Greater Connections Mixers

• Subscription to The Chamber Today e-newsletter, providing you with timely information on hot topics, upcoming events and key issues that affect the business community

• Exclusive member discounts through the Greater Rewards Program (Office Depot & United Healthcare)

• Free coupon posting on The Chamber’s San Antonio Discounts website

• Involvement opportunities on Chamber committees

• Grand openings, ribbon cuttings and milestone celebrations

• Sponsorship/advertising opportunities in our print and electronic publications

• Inclusion in The Chamber’s referral service

• Discounted member pricing on publications

• Investor level plaque

Level Gold “Circle of Influence” $800+

• Invitations to “Green Eggs & Sam” meetings with Chamber President & CEO and Chairman of the Board

• Gold member designation on your business listing

• “New Member Highlight” article feature in The Chamber Today

• Complimentary ChamberLink

• Gold level plaque

Level Platinum “Circle of Influence” $2,000+

• Platinum member designation on your business listing

• Invitations to “Green Eggs & Sam” meetings with Chamber President & CEO and Chairman of the Board

• Invitations to attend VIP receptions

• Invitations to exclusive CEO Luncheons

Level Chairman’s Circle $5,000+

• Chairman’s Circle member designation on your business listing

• Invitation to an exclusive “Chairman’s Circle” annual meeting with the Chamber President & CEO and Chairman of the Board

• Invitation to participate in the development of The Chamber’s regional business plan

• Recognition at a Board of Directors meeting

Level Board of Advisors $10,000+

• Board of Advisors member designation on your business listing

• Active role on The Chamber’s Board of Directors

• Frequent updates from Chamber President & CEO informing you of important regional matters

• Recognition of your company in both the print and online Board of Directors roster

• Opportunity to host a Board of Directors meeting

• Opportunity to be highlighted as the featured member in our The Chamber Today electronic newsletter

Level Board of Trustees $50,000+

• Board of Trustees member designation on your business listing

• Priority listing with company logo in online busi-ness directory

• Prominent placing of your company logo on The Chamber’s English and Spanish homepages and in The Chamber Today and Monday Memo e-newsletters with a link to your website

• Advance notification for sponsorship opportunities at The Chamber’s signature events

• First right of refusal of featured advertisement on Chamber website

• Recognition in the Annual Report and at Annual Gala

• Advance information from Public Affairs department on legislative issues

• Direct access to the President & CEO

Membership Levels offer distinctive benefits

“The Greater Chamber is absolutely one of the best marketing investments

Lopez Printing has made.”

Leonard LopezPresident/CEO, Lopez Printing, Inc.

PHOTO BY ROBERTA BARNES

Membership Agreement The Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce

Company InformationCompany Name

Street/Physical Address City, State, Zip (Used for online map and My Chamber App)

Billing/Mailing Address City, State, Zip

Website www. Phone( ) Fax( )

Type of Business (Used for directory)

Year company began No. local employees

Contact InformationLocal CEO Title

Phone( ) Email

Main Contact Title

Phone( ) Email

Billing Contact Phone( ) Email

Marketing Contact Phone( ) Email

Other employees to be added to the Membership Database:

Name Email

Name Email (You can add as many individuals as you like by sending them to us.)

Payment Information Annual Investment $ Credit card:

Annual ChamberLink $ 100.00 Acct. No.

Application Processing $ 50.00 Exp. Date Sec. Code

Total $ Check No. (Payable to The Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce)

Return this application and payment to:info@sachamber.orgThe Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce - Membership SIGNATURE: 602 E. Commerce | San Antonio, TX 78205 phone: (210)229-2100 | fax: (210)229-1600 | www.sachamber.org DATE:

The Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce is tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(6) of the United States Internal Revenue Code. However, in compliance with the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993, five percent of your membership investment is not deductible from federal income taxes as a business expense because it is allocable to lobbying expenditures. The remaining 95 percent of your investment may be deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense, not as a charitable contribution. Further information on this law should be obtained from your tax advisor. A voluntary 6% annual increase will be included on each year’s renewal notice.

STAFF USE ONLYMember Representative Referred by

Leonard LopezPresident/CEO, Lopez Printing, Inc.

(Circle one)

YES! I want additional exposure for my company.

The Chamber wants to be sure that the thousands of people who are seeking products and services from our website come to you first. Upgrade your listing in our online business directory through ChamberLink or with an Enhanced Business Listing, and gain maximum exposure. Use this online resource to funnel prospective clients to you, not your competitors!

ChamberLink Enhanced Business Listing additional $100/year additional $200/year

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Email for Inquiries

Business CategoriesThe complete list of categories is available at sachamber.org.

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Business Description (approx. 75 words)

Key Word Search These are words/phrases people would use to find you, similar to a Google search. Consider common misspellings of your company name, other names your company might be known by, famous products/services your company is known for, etc.

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Return this application and payment to:

info@sachamber.org (If purchasing the Enhanced Business Listing, please email your logo)

The Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce - Membership Department602 E. Commerce | San Antonio, TX 78205phone: (210)229-2100 | fax: (210)229-1600 | www.sachamber.org

The Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce602 E. Commerce | San Antonio, TX 78205phone: (210)229-2100 | fax: (210)229-1600 www.sachamber.org | www.conocesanantonio.com