Santamarias make the switch
Susan and Richard Santamaria of Dripping Springs recently joined the Raymond James Financial services, according to branch manager Charlie Moore.
Susan Santamaria has more than 30 years of experience in financial services and investments. Previously, she worked for Edward Jones for 16 years. Susan built her business with Merrill Lynch in Chicago where she and her husband, Richard, resided for 26 years. Richard Santamaria worked as Vice President, Bond Sales for LaSalle Bank which subsequently became ABN/AMRO Securities. Upon returning to their native Texas, the Santamarias built from ground up and operated for 10 years ACE in the hills, a home, hardware and garden retail center in Dripping Springs.
The Santamarias committed themselves to the Dripping Springs community when they returned to their native Texas in 1997. Even prior to that, in 1993 they endowed a named-scholarship to the University of Texas that is awarded each year by the Ex-Students Association of the University of Texas at Austin to a graduating senior at Dripping Springs High School.
Flood help for businesses
Representatives from the Small Business Administration are visiting local businesses in Hays County, getting them to apply for loans.
The Texas declaration of two disasters, including severe storms, tornadoes and straight-line winds and flooding occurring Oct. 22 through Oct. 31 means small businesses can qualify for loans to cover physical damage and economic injury.
Physical damage application loan deadline is Jan. 25, 2016, while the economic injury damage application deadline is Aug. 25, 2016.
Applications can be found at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela.
For more information, call 800-659-2955.
Avoid vehicle theft during the holidays
The Texas Department of Public Safety is reminding Texans about the potential for vehicle thefts during the holiday season and is advising individuals to take extra precautions to guard against possible auto thefts. Vehicle burglaries are also a concern during the holiday season.
“The holiday season is a busy time for everyone – including criminals; and DPS is urging Texans to do what they can to keep vehicles and valuables safe from possible thieves,” said DPS Director Steven McCraw. “The months of December and January can be prime times for auto theft and burglaries. It is important to always lock car doors and store valuables out of sight.”
In December 2014, 5,717 automobiles, pickups and motorcycles were recorded stolen, making it one of the highest months for vehicle thefts that year, outside of the summer months. In addition, more than 13,190 vehicle burglaries were reported and $13.3 million in property stolen last December, also making it one of the highest months that year.
Have local business? Have a new employee? Let us know and get the word out. Send information to csb@haysfreepress.com.
