Mark your calendars for the annual Chambers of Commerce Best Practices workshop. Designed for chamber professionals who desire to gain classroom knowledge and draw upon the wisdom of their peers while making professional connections to build their chamber network.  DEFINING OUR PURPOSE – What Makes Chambers Different EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION - Building a Stronger, More ... Read More >
BE the FORCE for Your Community! Click on the link immediately below to see the Entire Day's schedule and the Speakers Line Up pages! Copy of Speakers Line Up for Newsletter (8.5 x 11 in) WHEN: Wednesday October 25, 2023 WHERE: Abilene Conference Center 500 Cypress St, Abilene, TX 79601 TIME: Registration opens at ... Read More >
IT'S THE FIRST MEMBERSHIP MEETING OF THE YEAR! Come find out how the 88th Legislative Session ended, and what bills and laws will now affect our rural communities. TMCN board member and Vice Chancellor of TSTC, Gail Lawrence, will give us an update that will be sure to enlighten. We will also be hearing a ... Read More >
What is Code Enforcement? Well simplified, Code Enforcement is the act of a city enforcing and ensuring compliance with previously adopted city ordinances. Code Enforcement can be defined as: collaboration between the city, property owner, and surrounding property owners to maintain, improve, or remove nuisances that impact the community property values, and quality of life ... Read More >
TMCN GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP is just around the corner! Because of the facility where it's being hosted, there are a limited number of seats. Secure a spot before the hot seats are gone! This year, we’re bringing you an amazing lineup to help you succeed in going after grants and as well as sharing additional ... Read More >
STRUGGLING WITH ...TIME MANAGEMENT?? In school, work, and daily life, we may encounter people who seem to have it all together. They are productive, stress-free, high achievers. But chances are, they were not born that way. Managing, organizing, and distributing time are skills that we ... Read More >
2023 brought something to light that many of us hadn’t put much thought or interest into – the phenomenon of ChatGPT!! John DiMauro/Top Level Training will be giving a LIVE demonstration utilizing ChatGPT, helping implement this “crazy” new tool into our everyday lives! We will see how it can work directly in a grant application ... Read More >
One Common Vision - One Common Goal Cynthia Northrop, the current City Manager of Breckenridge, Texas is set to be the guest speaker at the Graham Quadrant luncheon. During her talk, she will emphasize the significance and benefits of community collaboration. This luncheon provides an excellent opportunity to invite various community leaders, including the Mayor, City Manager, ... Read More >
In partnership with West Central Texas Council of Governments, TMCN will be hosting the annual Newly Elected Officials Workshop. This seminar is intended for newly-elected City Council/Commission members as well as any city official wanting a refresher on the best practices of public service. The Elected Officials seminar will be facilitated by Cisco City Manager ... Read More >
July's Membership Meeting brings a tough topic - Code Enforcement What exactly is Code Enforcement? Code enforcement is the act of enforcing a set of rules, principles, or laws that apply to land and property in a community. Code enforcement officers inspect properties for possible violations and take actions to correct them. Some examples of ... Read More >