Bush oil ties questioned over campaign contributions
Houston AP report notes Koch Industries facing a 97 count federal indictment for benzene emissions from a Corpus Christi refinery in 1995 while Bush campaigns on an environmental record. Contributors from Koch totalling 176200 across federal and state races draw scrutiny from critics and defense from Bush aides.
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Smith joins Wells Fargo in New Braunfels
Bob Smith, with over 33 years in banking and more than 20 years in the New Braunfels area, becomes manager of Wells Fargo's Business Banking group in New Braunfels. He focuses on small and middle market clients and leads commercial banking efforts for the marina market. He previously worked in San Antonio and is active with the New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce Wurstfest Association and Red Cross chapter.
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New Braunfels Chamber Leader Earns CED Certification
Michael Meek, president of the New Braunfels Chamber, earned the certified Economic Developer designation after completing a three part examination. The process requires five years in economic development and ongoing education every three years to maintain the certification. Meek has 20 years in the field and 12 years with the chamber, with prior experience at Johnson Johnson and Texas Instruments.
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Local builders attend Teambuilder 2000 in Las Vegas
Rory Parker Tonni Beck and Dallas Haupt of Parker Distinguished Homes attended Team Builder 2000 in Las Vegas on September 21 22 a BUILDER Magazine sponsored conference with multi track classes and an interactive program to boost productivity and profitability The event included a mini trade show and tours of million dollar homes on the Street of Dreams with lessons on management construction design and marketing by leading industry experts.
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Tonni Beck
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Beck
Haupt
IRS Small Business Seminar in San Antonio
The IRS and the Small Business Development Center host a free Small Business Seminar for new entrepreneurs in San Antonio. From 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday October 19 at UTSA Downtown Room 250, topics include record keeping self employment taxes and choosing a business structure. Reservations are encouraged due to limited seating. call (210) 458 2460 for details.
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San Antonio
Small Business Development Center
UTSA
North Main
Small Development Center
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