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To Join or Not to Join?

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with LeGrand Brokerage

From www.kwcommercialsa.com's Ask the Expert Page from Erin Clarkson!  '

http://kwcommercialsa.com/blog/?category_name=erin-clarksons-stone-oak-buisness-association-page

To Join or Not to Join?

I am often asked, "What are the benefits of joining a business association?". There are many, but the quick answer is... to network and to make a difference in your community.

 

In short - help yourself, then pay it forward.

 

The purpose of the Stone Oak Business Association is to promote the growth and success of businesses in the north/central San Antonio corridor. As our community grows and prospers, we use a portion of those profits to "pay it forward" by providing scholarships to the next generation of young business hopefuls.

 

It's a simple concept: when businesses are successful, they will repay the community by donating funds and services to local schools, churches, and charities. It's a win-win situation for everyone involved!

 

The Stone Oak Business Association provides the ways and means to UNITE members of the community and make things happen.

 

We do that in a few simple ways:

            We provide networking opportunities for professionals in the area

            We increase your company's visibility

            We strengthen business relationships

            We encourage business-to-business activity

 

Please be on the lookout for my next two blog posts. First, I will discuss networking and numerous opportunities we provide to promote your business. After that, I'll be discussing charities and the many ways we give back to the community throughout the year.

 

On that note, I have one important comment that can't wait, because it needs immediate attention. This Thursday, March 31st is the deadline to apply for a SOBA (Stone Oak Business Association) Scholarship. If you know of a deserving high school senior at Reagan or Johnson, please encourage him or her to apply. SOBA is proud to support the youth of San Antonio in their goals of pursuing higher education. Click HERE to download the application form.

 

If you have questions or comments about the Stone Oak Business Association, please email me at any time.

 

Erin Clarkson

Sales Representative

Stone Oak Business Association

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eclarkson@welcomehomesa.com

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Comments (2)

Ricki Eichler McCallum
CastNet Realty - Corpus Christi, TX
Broker,GRI,ABR, e-Pro, TAHS

Sounds like a great association.  Everyone should be involved in something that pays it forward.

Mar 31, 2011 01:59 PM
Link LeGrand
LeGrand Brokerage - San Antonio, TX
CCIM, LeGrand Brokerage + Making Champions LLC

Great comment Ricki!  I totally agree!

Mar 31, 2011 10:18 PM