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“Sowing Oats of Entrepreneurship:  The Power of a Dreamer” was the theme of the Alamo City Black  Chamber of Commerce Annual Founders’ Banquet Celebration held on Thursday, November 8, 2007, at the AT&T Community Centre at San Fernando.

The outstanding motivational keynote speaker was San Antonio’s business professional and entrepreneur Sandra Steen.  Ms. Steen is a world-renowned inspirational speaker, business consultant and author.  She is the president and CEO of Sandra Steen & Associates, Inc. and Ms. Steen’s Oats of Joy Cookie Mix.  Her dynamic presentation on “Sowing Oats of Entrepreneurship:  The Power of a Dreamer” was well received by an audience of 450, “wowed” and inspired by her ability to superimpose the aura of speaking directly to each person.  She also provided each guest with a box of her Oats of Joy Cookie Mix, compliments of HEB.

The occasion also recognized five community business leaders among the Chamber’s membership for the following awards:

Community Service	Mr. Joe Earl Linson, Managing General Partner Chelsea’s Sandwiches of Texas, Inc.
Future Leader	Phillip Washington, Financial Representative Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
Small Business of the Year	Nack’s Desserts, Jackie Benford Harris, Owner
Lifetime Achievement	Mary L. Mapp Wyatt, Flowers by Mary
Corporate Partner of the Year	Valero Energy Corporation Bill Klesse, Chairman and CEO

  Other presentations included:

The Chairman’s Awards
The Chamber’s Parliamentarian	Attorney Camille Stearns Miller
The Chamber’s Treasurer	Teri Britts, CPA
The Executive Director’s Award
Chamber Board of Director	Theodore Guidry, Valero Energy Corporation

The Alamo City Black Chamber of Commerce Founders’ Banquet was an exciting and wonderful evening filled with great talent, great people, and great food.