The Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs committee members, community leaders and SFA groups are prepared for Nacogdoches-SFA Days in Austin presented by Norbord Texas, LP. The event is Feb. 20 and 21, and all from the East Texas area are invited to join.
Pictured are some of the members of the Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs committee. Standing from left are Bruce Partain, chamber president/CEO; committee Chair Scarlett Sloane, CFP®, Smith & Partners Financial Services/Raymond James; and social media team member Daniel Alders, Charles Pool Real Estate. Sitting from left are Katelynn Wiggins and Jerri Jones, Rep. Travis Clardy’s office; Donna Finley, Casa Tomas and Sports Shack Bar & Grill; and Dr. Adam Peck, SFA dean of Student Affairs.
Briefing topics and speakers include “Education Update” with Texas Education Agency Commissioner Michael Williams, “State Budget Update” with John Opperman, fiscal policy advisor to the Lt. Governor, “Transportation” with Commissioner Jeff Austin and discussions with Sen. Nichols and Rep. Clardy.
A new aspect in information sharing for this event is using social media for communicating with the public. A social media team, organized by David Madrid, Vice President/Compliance Officer with Citizens 1st Bank, will post and tweet and inform the days’ activities.
“Our primary objective is to help the Chamber get good social media exposure and keep chamber supporters who are making the trip to Austin or staying in Nacogdoches up to date with all of the different groups represented,” said Madrid. “The diverse team members are social media savvy and ready to begin posting status updates and tweets to keep everyone informed with #NacSFADays.”
The full agenda, registration form, a listing of event sponsors and links to the chamber’s Facebook and Twitter accounts may be found in Hot News at nacogdoches.org. There is no charge to attend the evening reception and briefings, but the chamber is requesting registration so information may be shared before and during the event.
