BUILDING BUSINESS

1921-2021 BUILDING BUSINESS

Local business man Rene Sepulveda can trace his roots back to the 1800s, when his great great grandfather, John Campbell, became one of the rst landowners in Seguin. e historic Campbell Log Cabin is located downtown in Heritage Village.* (See page 13)

Rene’s late uncle Jessie Sepulveda was on the Chamber Local campaign, customer service training and facilitated opportunities to do business with other members.

Elizabeth says, “Both of us are more than thankful for the Chamber’s training resources and business development opportunities.” On a very practical level, the Chamber provided her business with a storefront website until she could develop her own. “I am sure most folks don’t know how many resources Board of Directors in the 1980’s and, more recently, his wife Elizabeth served on the Chamber Board. “Over these rst 100 years, I am proud to say my family has had a hand in helping the Chamber grow and, in turn, the Chamber has

HOW THE CHAMBER HELPS THEIR BUSINESS

Since Rene and Elizabeth now operate AutoWorx and the Chamber can provide.” Serenity Boutique, they have developed a special appre- e Sepulvedas know rsthand that the Chamber is prociation for how the Chamber has helped grow their busi- moting them while promoting the city. “As small business nesses. “Initially,” Elizabeth shares, “joining the Chamber owners, we don’t have time to keep up with all the meetings just seemed like the right thing to do, but at the time we and changes,” Elizabeth adds, “so we are thankful to have did not have any idea exactly what that meant!” In no the Seguin Chamber as an advocate working on our behalf time they were bene tting from the #ShopSeguinShop- to keep us connected and successful.”

helped our business grow.”