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South Austin's Premier Business Association

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About Us

The South Austin Business Association (SABA) was started in 2008 when a group of merchants near far South Manchaca Road got together to meet with local government officials about the construction of road and utility improvements in that area. The group met after hours at local restaurants to hear updates and provide feedback to county and TxDot officials.

About South Austin Business Association (SABA) 2The small group of business owners quickly saw the benefit to building relationships and “knowing your business neighbors,” and with the road project completed, continued meeting as a business network.

The association incorporated as a non-profit organization in 2010. Led by founders Lety Johnson, a Farmers insurance agent, and Ken Vargas, publisher of the Slaughter Creek Reporter, the group settled on a weekly breakfast meeting format at the Casa Garcia’s Restaurant located at Manchaca Road and William Cannon.

In that time the vision has evolved from networking to a South Austin chamber of commerce-style group that supports the friendly, people-first attitude found in this part of the city.

Board of Directors

Committee Member - Frank Mitchell

Frank Mitchell

Tex Health Insurance

PRESIDENT

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VACANT

VICE PRESIDENT

Board Member Secretary – Lesley Mason

Leslie Mason

Young Living

SECRETARY

Philanthropy - Brandy Whiteside

Brandy Whiteside

State Farm

PHILANTHROPY CHAIR

Board Member Tammy Miller

Tammy Miller

ATX Kids Club

TREASURER

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Sage Sanderson

Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center

MEMBERSHIP CHAIR

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VACANT

COMMUNICATIONS CHAIR

Board Member- Sherry Raspa

Sherry Raspa

Living Room Retreats

Administrative Assistant

committee member Greg Nguyen

Greg Nguyen

National Numismatic Associates

Happy Hour Ambassador

Programs

SABA is committed to presenting a variety of programs that cover issues that affect our group both as small business owners and community members.

Each week we spend 30 minutes on informal, open networking. After that, our discussions rotate weekly between educational topics, non-profit speakers, speed networking, and member spotlights.

SABA also celebrates new business openings with ribbon-cutting ceremonies, hosting local candidate forums, and education programs for its members and guests.

If you would like to suggest an educational topic that would be useful to our members, please reach out to our programs chair at programs@southaustinbusiness.org. Please note priority will be given to SABA members.

Philanthropy

From the very beginning, SABA has had a philanthropic mission, first giving donations to Manchaca-area families during Christmas, then Toys for Tots, and now raising money for projects that serve the South Austin community. In 2014, we purchased iPads for each student in the Crockett HS Special Needs program. In, 2016 SABA began a tradition of giving grants to local programs that support South Austin.

SABA continues to place a great deal of emphasis on giving back to our community. We want to build our businesses while also making our world a better place.

One of the highlights of the SABA weekly meetings is our Sunshine Jar announcements. A tradition where members can donate money to Sunshine Jar to thank others for referrals, ask for help, or share good news (personal or business-related) with the room. The money from this jar funds grants to the local community. Thanks to the generosity of our members, SABA has been able to make a difference to several non profits.

SABA Philanthropic Mission 3We also like to hear from a variety of charitable organizations throughout the year to learn how we can help. If your local organization would like to be considered to speak to our group, please email programs@southaustinbusiness.org.

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Join the strongest referral network in South Austin

The South Austin Business Association is looking for
small business owners like you! We're offering a chance for you to share your story and business with our members. How can we help you with potential new customers? Click here to reach out and join us today.

 

Learn more about #RiseWithSABA, our outreach program to SPOTLIGHT and support local South Austin brick+mortar businesses as you relaunch.

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