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Unemployment information from Work Force Commission
Here is an interesting letter written by the Chairman of the Texas Work Force Commission dealing with unemployment issues. Click here for the PDFComments Off
New Information on City’s Website
Hi Everyone, I wanted to let you know about some new posts on the city's website that may be of interest to you. You can find the items on the main page under news briefs at http://www.abilenetx.com/ The firstComments Off
June Lunch Meeting Recap
The monthly AAIBO Membership Meeting was held at noon June 9th at Lytle Land and Cattle Company Restaurant. Thirty members heard local attorney/ CPA Phil Morehead discuss the Texas Margin Tax. Phil explained the basics of the tax and shared information on who must pay and how the tax is affecting corporations, LLC's, and partnerships doing business
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Update on Taylor County Commissioners Court Meeting of May 26, 2009
County Commissioners met for three and a half hours Tuesday with 20 items on their agenda. There were several items of interest, however, the most important subject discussed was brought by a spokesman for ONCOR Electric. Dallas Cothram, representative for the company, told of the 866 miles of new electrical transmission lines that will traverse Taylor County. Commissioners received a lot of information on the Competitive Renewable Energy Zones undertaken… (continue)Comments Off
Update on City Council Meeting
You will be interested to know that the Abilene City Council is aware that the proposed AEP Texas North Company's proposed Advanced Metering System will cost (YOU) the user money. The Council approved "Intervention" in the plan to install the new equipment. Councilman Stormy Higgins asked City Manager Larry Gilley to be sure that the negotiators between the City and AEP are aware that the Council thinks the company should… (continue)Comments Off
AAIBO Announces Monthly Lunches
AAIBO has decided to have a monthly lunch meeting on the 2nd Tueday of every month. Our first meeting will be on May 12, 2009 and Amanda's Restaurant at 12 Noon. We want to have better communication with our members and we want our members to enjoy greater networking and conversation with each other. We will have a guest speaker at each meeting and will also introduce new members. We… (continue)Comments Off
Planning & Zoning Commission
The P & Z Commission met at 1:30 May 4, 2009 in the Council Chambers at city Hall. On the agenda were five Plats and one Zone change. Each of the proposed Plats called for a Public Hearing however, no member of the public was there to speak for or against any of them. One plat divided a lot into two residential lots. One plat was allowed in order to install… (continue)Comments Off
AAIBO to Host Candidates Forum During Lunch
ABILENE, TX– All four candidates vying for Abilene City Council will put their best foot forward on Tuesday April 28, 2009, during a Abilene Association of Independent Business Owners sponsored Candidates Forum. The forum will be held during lunch from 12 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Amanda’s Restaurant and Cantina (4358 Sayles Blvd) in Abilene. The candidates are incumbent Sam Chase and challenger Shane Price for City Council Place 1. The (continue)Comments Off
AAIBO Offers Affordable Employer Group Healthcare Coverage
The AAIBO is pleased we are now able to offer a unique benefit to members: affordable employer group healthcare coverage. This one-of-a-kind plan in the state of Texas answers a significant need frequently requested by many of our members. Because the AAIBO is a participant in the Texas Midwest Chamber Cooperative, we are able to offer this exclusive opportunity to give your business an advantage that up to now has only… (continue)Comments Off