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We are reposting a story from two weeks ago about a statewide honor that was given to longtime @BCSChamber executive Royce Hickman...because we've added his visit on The Infomaniacs about how he was surprised with the honor: wtaw.com/?p=161312

Volunteering at the @BCSChamber Watercooler Fun Run today! What a beautiful day!!

LIVE NOW from the @BCSChamber forum: Candidates for Brazos County Commissioner Precinct 4. Listen on 1620AM / 94.5FM or radioaggieland.com

LIVE NOW from the @BCSChamber candidates forum: Republican candidates for Brazos County Commissioner Precinct 2. Listen on 1620AM / 94.5FM or radioaggieland.com

The @BCSChamber Candidates Forum is underway! First up are the republican candidates for Texas House District 12. Listen on 1620AM / 94.5FM or radioaggieland.com

Bryan ISD Bond & Construction Updates -Approved in 2019 & 2020 - $187 million in total - No tax rate increase - Every School Improved 1/2

"Bryan ISD is the second largest employer in the Brazos Valley following Texas A&M." - Ginger Carrabine #2022BCSchambereconomicconference

"We know that we need to prepare our students to live and work in the community among us." - Ginger Carrabine #2022BCSchambereconomicconference

"It is my belief that education is a critical component of economic development." - Ginger Carrabine #2022BCSchambereconomicconference

"If we are the ship in the ocean, we have 16,000 passengers on board and we have a great crew are sailing in the right direction." - Ginger Carrabine, Bryan ISD Superintendent

"We are moving to an academy approach." College View High School -- new focus for 2022-23 - Accelerated Academy - Collegiate Academy - Career and Industry Academy involving Fire Science, Digital Arts/Media Influencer, Facilities Engineering Tech and Hotel & Resort Management

"During the fall of 2022, we will put together a committee that will come up with a 10 year plan." - Mike Martindale #2022BCSchambereconomicconference

CISD Enrollment for the 2021-2022 year was a total of 14,209 with a 4.0% growth rate. - Mike Martindale #2022BCSchambereconomicconference

Prop C -- Natatorium ($2.97 million) - Replastering and Tiling Pool - Finish Upgrades to Locker Room - Replace Lighting

Prop B -- Tech Devices ($4.525 million) - Individual Student Devices - Individual Teacher/Support Staff Devices - Specialty Devices/Equipment

Prop A -- General ($70.63 million) continued - General Equipment/Infrastructure - Technology Infrastructure - CTE Center - Phase 1 - Land Purchase - Transportation - Fine Arts Instruments and Equipment - Safety and Security Upgrades

Prop A -- General ($70.63 million) Campus Renovations - A&M Consolidated HS - Southwood Valley Elementary - Pebble Creek Elementary - Cypress Grove Intermediate

Nov. 2021 Election Results - Prop A passed - Prop B passed - Prop C passed - Prop D failed Statewide - 63 bond elections with 111 propositions - 51 props passed (46%) - 7 out of 21 athletic facilities props (23%) - Mike Martindale #2022BCSchambereconomicconference

"A direct reflection of the success of a school district is connected to the community it serves and supports." - Mike Martindale, College Station ISD Superintendent #2022BCSchambereconomicconference

"I was raised with [the vision] of the land grant mission and we are focusing on solving the problems you see in our community." -Susan Ballabina #2022BCSchambereconomicconference