February 5 | ADVOCACY & CONNECTIONS FOR BUSINESSES TO THRIVE

Water is absolutely vital to our lives, and the management of water supplies will shape the future growth of our region. We're proud to cohost the "Infrastructure Summit" next week with HCEDP where industry experts will dive into the key challenges and solutions driving the future of our water resources in Central Texas. Huge thanks to our sponsors who are making this event possible! Details are below.

Page Michel

Chamber President/CEO

2025 Infrastructure Summit Is Just Around the Corner - Feb. 13

Co-hosted by the Chamber and Hays Caldwell Economic Development Partnership, this event features key leaders addressing water and energy issues:

Phil Wilson of LCRA; Robert Puente of SAWS; Darrell Nichols of GBRA; Graham Moore of Alliance Water; and Will Conley, Former Hays County Commissioner and CAMPO Chair.

Tickets and tables are sold out. Watch for post-event publicity online!

Infrastructure Summit details

Thank you to these generous sponsors...

Title Sponsor

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors

Cude Engineers, Hanson Professional Services, HCS Technical Services, McCoy's Building Supply, Pedernales Electric Cooperative, The Watershed Association

"Second Chance" Hiring Workforce Survey

The Chamber is committed to advocating for policies and initiatives that support local businesses. To help us better understand the needs and practices of our business community, we invite you to take this quick survey.

Take the short 2 minute Survey

Galentine's Celebration: Red Dahlia Takeover!

Tonight's event for the Corridor Women's Network is sold out! We will be turning the Blue Dahlia Bistro "red" for an inspiring evening that is also generating donations for the Hays Caldwell Women's Center.

Upcoming CWN events will be announced tonight! To stay informed about the awesome events being hosted for the Corridor Women's Network, send your contact information to Page Michel to be added to the notification list! page@sanmarcostexas.com.

A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors, Texas Oncology and Texas Regional Bank, for making this event possible. 💕

Chamber Mixer at Cavender Nissan - Feb. 20

Join us for two hours of networking, refreshments and fun at this Mixer at Cavender Nissan!

Enjoy cold drinks and hors d'oeuvres as you connect with local businesses and civic leaders in a relaxed, after-hours setting.

RSVP - Feb. 20 Mixer

Young Professionals will meet up at at EVO - Feb. 6🌟

This YP Network happy hour will have fun networking, good vibes and great prizes!

Connect with fellow young professionals (ages 21-45) from the San Marcos area and enjoy the unique setting of EVO Springtown.

RSVP - Feb. 6 YP Network

Be Part of the S.T.E.A.M. Fair – as an Exhibitor or Sponsor

You're invited to participate as exhibitors in the 2025 STEAM Fair on Saturday, April 5, from 10 AM – 1 PM. This interactive event is designed to inspire students by showcasing careers and innovations in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM).

Preparing students for the jobs of tomorrow starts with action today.

SAVE THE DATE for the Chamber Cornhole Tournament!

Get ready for an exciting day of friendly competition and networking at the 2025 Chamber Cornhole Tournament on Friday, March 21 at Pauline Espinosa Community Hall at City Park!

This indoor tournament is the perfect mix of business and fun, featuring 32 two-person teams from local businesses.

Learn More About the Tournament

🌟 Member Benefit Spotlight 🌟

Track Your Visibility & Boost Your Exposure!

Did you know you can see how many people are viewing your business through your Chamber membership? By logging into your Member Account, you can access valuable stats on your membership visibility—including page views and impressions.

Want to increase your impact even more? Utilize powerful tools like Hot Deals and Job Postings to attract customers and potential employees while gaining even more exposure for your business!

How to Check Your Stats:

1️⃣ Log into your Member Account

2️⃣ Click on the "Reports" tab in the top menu

3️⃣ See how many views, clicks, and impressions your business is getting!

If you need help accessing your account, contact the Chamber, and we’ll get you set up. Take advantage of this benefit and make your membership work for you!