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The Hill Country Podcast

Karen Taylor on West Kerr Country Chamber of Commerce Annual Fundraiser, Shadow of the Moon

Welcome to the award-winning The Hill Country Podcast. The Texas Hill Country is one of the most beautiful places on earth. In this podcast, Hill Country resident Tom Fox visits with the people and organizations that make this the unique area of Texas. Join Tom as he explores the people, places, and activities of the Texas Hill Country. In this episode, host Tom Fox and Andrew Gay visit with Karen Taylor, Executive Director of the West Kerr County Chamber of Commerce, about their upcoming annual fundraiser, the Shadow of the Moon.

 Key Highlights

·      What is the event?

·      Sponsors and raffle items

·      Keynote Speaker-Jeff Stone

 Resources

West Kerr County Chamber of Commerce

Shadow of the Moon

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The Night Sky

Karen Taylor – The Eclipse is Coming to Kerr County

Welcome to The Night Sky: A Podcast on the Eclipses Comes to Kerrville, a podcast that celebrates that for two days over the next 18 months, Kerrville, TX, will be the Eclipse Capitol of the World. This podcast, hosted by Andrew Gay and Tom Fox, will celebrate these two eclipses and discuss how Kerrville will prepare for an influx of a quarter million (or more) visitors. The Texas Hill Country Podcast Network produces this podcast.

Get ready for an exciting episode of The Night Sky as hosts Tom Fox and Andrew Gay welcome Karen Taylor, Executive Director of the West Kerr County Chamber of Commerce, to discuss the upcoming solar eclipse event expected to attract thousands of tourists to the area. Karen shares insights on the limited hotel availability and the local businesses’ preparations for the expected influx. Tom and Andrew discuss the efforts made by the West Kerr County Chamber of Commerce to educate its members on the traffic, safety concerns, and preparations for the event. Listen in as they share locals’ thoughts on the event and how the Ingram School District provides eclipse glasses to all students. Exciting silent and live auction items, including a G Harvey painting and concert ticket packages, are up for bid. Don’t miss the special guest speaker Jeff Stone, who provides information on safety issues related to the eclipse. Join the conversation, check the website for upcoming events, and prepare for a night sky full of stars!

Key Highlights 

·       Preparing for Eclipse Tourism in Kerr County

·       Preparing for Total Eclipse Tourism in Kerr County

·       Potential Traffic and Safety Issues for Eclipse Event

·       Solar Eclipse Preparations and Celebrations in Ingram School District

·       Upcoming auction items and donors for a charity event

·       Chamber Events and Eclipse T-Shirts

Notable Quotes

“The chamber should promote and network and bring our businesses together.”

“ It’s well worth it just to hear him talk in addition to everything else.”

“We still have tables for sale, and we also have individual tickets. The Total Eclipse tables are $1500; the Annular clips tables are $1000, and individual tickets are $60.”

“It is a big deal. And We’re not talking about 150000 people. We’re talking about 150000 people that live for this stuff.”

Resources

West Kerr County Chamber of Commerce

Andrew Gay on LinkedIn

Tom Fox on LinkedIn

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The Hill Country Podcast

Karen Taylor and West Kerr County Chamber of Commerce


Welcome to the The Hill Country Podcast. The Texas Hill Country is one of the most beautiful places on earth. In this podcast, recent Hill Country resident Tom Fox visits with the people and organizations that make this the most unique areas of Texas. Join Tom as he explores the people, places and their activities of the Texas Hill Country.  In this episode, I visit with Karen Taylor, Executive Director of the West Kerr County Chamber of Commerce. We talk about west Kerr County, its beauty and uniqueness, why Karen fell in love with it, the business climate of west Kerr County, the work of the West Kerr County Chamber of Commerce and much more. Some of the highlights include:

  1. What is Kerr County? How big is it?
  2. Why a ‘west’ Kerr Country Chamber of Commerce?
  3. What makes West Kerr County so special? So unique?
  4. What is the WKCC? How Long has it been around?
  5. What is the mission of the WKCC?
  6. Who makes up the membership of the WKCC?
  7. What are some of the ways the WKCC helps business owners?
  8. Why should a business owner join the WKCC?
  9. Why should folks consider moving to West Kerr County?
  10. What is the business climate like in West Kerr County?
  11. What do you say to the new located business or business owner about joining the WKCC?
  12. The Big Freeze of 2020 hit Kerr County hard. What are the lessons learned from that event?

For more information on the West Kerr County Chamber of Commerce, check out their website, here.