augutst focus on business
DESCRIPTION
Chamber Member highlights, Ribbon Cutting, past and upcoming events and applicable articles for the business community in Temple, Texas.TRANSCRIPT
FRIDAY, August 3, 2012 TEMPLE DAILY TELEGRAM / 1
4th Annual Golf Tournament
AUG•2012EVENTS CALENDAR
3 Ribbon Cutting: Wally's Party Factory
3 Ribbon Cutting: Clark & Fuller, PLLC
6 Ribbon cutting: Jack 'N' Jill Donuts
7 Downtown Temple Alliance CommitteeMeeting
7 August Business Link Lunch - Texas FirstState Bank
8 August Business Networking BreakfastSWHP
9 Cash Mob: Nami Japanese Steakhouse
9 Ribbon cutting: Real Deals on HomeDecor
14 Ribbon Cutting: Alligator Graphics W/Promotions
14 Ribbon Cutting: UBuildIt
23 August Business After Hours -Sponsored By Precious MemoriesFlorist & Gift Shop
24 Temple Chamber ClassicGolf Tournament
28 Temple Reinvestment Zone LuncheonTournament
Area golf enthusiasts are gearing up for the 4th annualTemple Chamber Golf Tournament on Friday, August 24th.This year’s tournament will be sponsored by ASCO/CASEand will begin at 11:00 a.m. at Wildflower. At the end ofplay, there will be live music featuring Brian Gowan,
awards, dinner and live andsilent auctions. There are still several spon-sorship opportunities avail-
able, including hole and sign sponsorships. Hole sponsor-ships are $1,100, and putting green and driving rangesponsorships are $100.
Not ready to sponsor butwant to enjoy an afternoonof golf and fun? If you havea team and are interested in playing, you can registeronline on the Chamber website or pick up a form at theChamber office. The cost of a team is $500 for 4 players.Registration forms and payment are due at the Chamberoffice by Monday, August 20th at 5:00 pm.A portion of the proceeds from this event benefit The
Children’s Advocacy Center of Central Texas. For sponsorship information, please contact MikieCummings. Or for more information on the tournament,you can reach Starr Freeman, Events Coordinator at(254)773-2105.2012 Hole Sponsors Include:
Temple Corporate Challenge is Back!The Temple Corporate Challenge isnow accepting company registra-tions. The Corporate Challenge eventsbegin September 14. Companiesmust register by August 24 to partici-pate. The Challenge is hosted by theMayor’s Council on Physical Fitnessand will include a variety of events:volleyball, golf, 5K, cycling, basketball,horseshoes, washers, billiards, kick-ball, disc golf, and softball. “We are excited to offer the TempleCorporate Challenge to provideemployees from area businesses theopportunity to participate in a friend-ly competition. The Challenge is agreat way for employers to encour-age physical fitness, increase nameand brand recognition, build strongerteams within your organization and
have fun,” said Temple Mayor BillJones.The Corporate Challenge is a seriesof events that allows employees fromarea businesses the opportunity tocompete against other companies infriendly competition. It is a greatopportunity for coworkers whoshare a common interest to team upand compete together for both per-sonal achievement and companypride.
All local businesses and theiremployees are encouraged to partici-pate. “The great thing about thegames is that businesses of all sizescan compete and enjoy the network-ing and excitement of the CorporateChallenge,” said Mayor Jones.Business owners, employers and
interested individuals are invited toattend an informational meeting onAugust 13 at 5:30 p.m. at theMayborn Convention Center (3303N. 3rd Street).
For more information, please contactvisit www.getfittemple.com or call254.298.5588.
By: Kristi Sykora, Temple Parks and Leisure Services
By: Melissa Davis, Charter Real Estate
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
ESS
S
2 / TEMPLE DAILY TELEGRAM FRIDAY, August 3, 2012
Each year more and more new facesenter the Scott and White medical facili-ties. These new residents come from allover the United States to begin theircareer in the medical industry. With anew career also comes a new hometown. The Temple Chamber wanted towelcome all of the new faces by intro-ducing them to businesses around BellCounty at the “We’re Temple” BusinessShowcase.
The event was held at the HiltonBallroom and an array of businesses dis-played their services and products. Thevariety of business included restaurants,real estate companies, dentist offices,health and fitness clubs and gift/bou-
tique shops. The residents receivedgoody bags, raffle gifts and prizes. Theevening was complete with refresh-ments and hors d’ourves.
The sentiments were consistentthroughout the room; the residents werethrilled with the event. Due to theirbusy schedules, very few are able to getout and explore the various businessesin Temple. One resident moved fromNew Orleans over a year ago, and wasnot aware of the services and businessesavailable throughout the city. Others saidthey were grateful for the event to helpfamiliarize them with local businesses.
But if you’re also new to the area,don’t worry, we have something just foryou! On Saturday, September 22, theChamber will host “We’re Central Texas”,
a business to consumer showcase at theMayborn Convention Center. This eventis open to the public to present localbusinesses and their products to thecommunity. The event will include doorprizes to attendees. Cost is $5.00 at thedoor. For more information, please con-tact the Temple Chamber at254.773.2105 or visitwww.templetx.org.
Business Showcase Re-capBy: Kelsey Teal, Charter Real Estate, Photographs by: Skeebo Reichert
August 23rd:Sponsored byPreciousMemories,hosted atWildflowerCountry Club
Mark JermstadV.P. SALES &MARKETING
V-Quest Office Machines& Supplies
Printer Toner & Ink Supplies
Office Supplies & Furniture
Printer & Fax Hardware
Printer Repair
(254) 983-2687 866-763-8801 (Office) 866-763-8803 (Fax)
[email protected] or www.v-questtx.com
Locally Owned & Operated Central TX Company Since 1996
Johnnie’s Cleaners & Tailors
Making the TEMPLE WILDCATSand Marching Band Look
Good On and Off The Field!
Have A Great Season.
No Appointment Necessaryon Alterations
Completed in 2 to 4 days.
3 LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU116 So. Main
Downtown Temple254-778-2408
2703 So. 37thBehind Mazzio’s254-770-0355
120 Royal St., SaladoSpringhouse254-947-0747
RENTINGThe Smart way to get things done!
CHOICE RENTALS, INC.(254) 774-8503
2405 S. General Bruce Drive Temple, Texas 76504Lloyd Johle - Celebrating 41 years in business!
FRIDAY, August 3, 2012 TEMPLE DAILY TELEGRAM / 3
Everyone deserves to live in a commu-nity that’s clean, safe, healthy and beau-tiful. Why not organize a neighborhoodcleanup? Whether you realize it or notthere are people in your communitywho feel the same as you do. Workingtogether can make a difference in ourneighborhoods and our city. Your highlyvisible work not only will boost neigh-borhood pride but help fight crime.Time and time again studies haveshown that in cities across our nation,neighborhood crime has dropped aftercleanup and beautification efforts. Youcan help to achieve this in your owncommunity - Temple. Keep in mind, justbecause your neighborhood may notneed as much sprucing up, someoneelse’s always does. Keep Temple Beautiful (KTB) and SolidWaste are the proud sponsors of theAdopt-A-Street program. Have you haveever experienced a feeling of what canpossibly be done about the litter on a
particular street in your neighborhood,in front of your office space, or on yourdrive home from the grocery store?Why not get your favorite group (ser-vice club, school, neighborhood associa-tion, business) to adopt the street?Nothing says more about communitypride than a group of people working
to keep the areas in which they live lit-ter free. Enrollment is easy, just contact
Keep Temple Beautiful. KTB offers bagsand gloves and your group only has tocommit to 4 (yes only 4) clean ups peryear! In recognition of your efforts, anAdopt-A-Street sign bearing the name ofyour volunteer group will be placed onyour street. Since not everyone knowswhere to begin, we will also provideyou with an outline which you can useas guidance in organizing yourcleanups.
Keep Temple Beautiful is a communi-ty-led, charitable organization dedicatedto making our City a more beautifulplace to live, learn and work. Ourorganization facilitates a wide range ofactivities relating to: Litter Preventionand Control, Beautification, Educationand Public Awareness, CommunityInvolvement. If you are interested in theAdopt- A-Street program, contact KeepTemple Beautiful at (254) 493-4000.
Take Action and KeepTemple BeautifulBy: Tanya Gray, Keep Temple Beautiful
VISIT THEOUTLET STORE
BELOW WHOLESALE!
INDECO SALESCloseout Warehouse
2204 N. General Bruce Dr., Temple805 East 4th St., Belton
939-5742, 654-0112 or 1-800-692-4256• Office • Home • School
FLORIST
254.778.8506800.842.0445510 South 1st in Temple
Woods Flowers
woodsbloomingfields.com 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
254.774.8822 800.235.06642919 Market Loop in Temple
4 / TEMPLE DAILY TELEGRAM FRIDAY, August 3, 2012
Ribbon Cutting Events
Mane Attraction: Mane Attraction, located at 5 Meadowbrook Dr. in Temple, is afamily-friendly, full-service professional nail and hair salon. Their services include mani-cures, pedicures, gel, solar and acrylic nails, foot massage and foot steamer, waxing,haircuts, perms and coloring. Their hours are from Monday through Saturday, 9am-7pm, with Sunday appointments available. To find out more, you can reach KevinBarney at (254) 742-7644 or email him at [email protected]
Mathnasium : Mathnasium, located at 3411 Market Loop, Suite 112 in Temple, spe-cialize in teaching mathematics to kids from 2nd through 12th grade. Their aim is toapproach math in a way that makes sense to them. Mathnasium is committed to helpkids catch up, and then keep them ahead in their classes. For more information, contactEdgar and Sara Miranda at (254) 833-1233, email them at [email protected] stop by their website at www.mathnasium.com
JOIN US IN CONGRATULATING THESE NEWLY OPENED BUSINESSES!
Early August is a time for book lovers to cleantheir bookshelves and donate books for theupcoming Friends of the Temple Public LibraryLabor Day Used Book sale. It’s also a time tojoin or renew membership in the Friendsorganization which sponsors the popular usedbook sales each year to raise funds for thelibrary. The 27th annual Labor Day Used Book Sale isset for Aug. 29 – Sept. 1 at the Temple PublicLibrary. Thousands of books presorted intomore than 90 categories will be offered at bar-gain prices.All types of paperbacks and hardback bookshave been donated for the sale, and most bookswill be sold for $2 or less. Some current best-sellers, vintage books, and other specialty
books will be priced slightly higher.The public sale will open at 10 a.m. onWednesday, Aug. 29 and end on Saturday, Sept.1. Shopping hours will be 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. onWednesday and Thursday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.on Friday and Saturday. Members will have anadvance opportunity to shop at the Members’Preview Night from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday,Aug. 28. Membership forms are available at theLibrary circulation desk and also will be avail-able at the door. Membership year is Aug. 1,2012, to July 31, 2013.Donations of books for the sale are acceptedyear round at the Temple Public Library circula-tion desk.
Annual Used Book Sale Benefits TemplePublic LibraryBy: Kristi Sykora, Temple Parks and Leisure Services
FRIDAY, August 3, 2012 TEMPLE DAILY TELEGRAM / 5
BKCW Insurance AgencyBill Kliewer2100 Trimmier RoadKilleen, TX 76541(254) 699 7100http://www.bkcw.com
Mane AttractionKevin Barney5 Meadowbrook Drive, Suite DTemple, TX 76502(254) 742 7644
Martin HearingJim Gregory4303 S. 31st #117Temple, TX 76502(254) 771 2611
Mathnasium of TempleEdgar Miranda3411 Market Loop #112Temple, TX 76502(254) 833 1233http://www.mathnasium.com/temple
My Credit Card Agent LLCDarrell Story1909 Forest Hills Dr.Harker Hts, TX 76548(254) 781 7557http://www.mycreditcardagent.com
Technology & Business ConsultantsProtection OneRussell Stenman11525 Stonehollow Drive #155Austin, TX 78758(512) 691 5000
http://www.Protection1.comSecurity ServicesPage 1 of 2
Real Deals on Home DecorRichard & Diana Myers204 N. PenelopeBelton, TX 76513(512) 484 5714http://www.realdeals.net/belton
Rollo Insurance GroupJesse Gonzalez417 N. Main #102Salado, TX 76571(936) 636 9393http://www.rolloinsurance.com
Shelf RelianceTonia Hughes8400 Knob Creek RdTemple, TX 76501(254) 231 2243http://ToniaHughes.ShelfReliance.com
July New Members
Leadership Temple
Dear Chamber Members,We are truly excited about theupcoming 2012-2013 LeadershipTemple class! As you may know,each class is responsible for imple-menting a project that benefits ourcommunity and encourages classmembers to seize opportunities tobe involved long after they gradu-ate. We are so fortunate to live in aplace that is so sensitive to theneeds around us and many of youare currently leading such efforts. If
you have a project proposal thatyou would like the next LeadershipTemple Class to be involved in,please submit it for consideration.To help the class make their deci-sions when exploring potential proj-ects, the following projectionsshould be addressed in the propos-al: • Impact on our community• Budget• Timeline• Community Partners
Thank you in advance for helping tomake this year the best yet forLeadership Temple! Proposals maybe submitted to Katie [email protected] or to ChristineParks [email protected].
Sincerely,Christine Parks President, Leadership TempleJackie Basile & Meghan McCaffreyCurriculum Chairs, Leadership Temple
By: Christine Parks, Leadership Temple
6 / TEMPLE DAILY TELEGRAM FRIDAY, August 3, 2012
News From Temple CollegeAs with most people, the month ofAugust means one thing at TempleCollege (TC), Back to School. Thatbeing said, TC has several eventscoming up.
First and foremost, classesat TC begin on Monday, Aug. 27.Registration will continue untilWednesday, Aug. 15, so there is stilltime to register.
As in years past, the weekbefore the start of class (Aug. 20-24) will be TC’s annual ZeroWeek.ZeroWeek is a week-long eventdesigned to help new and return-ing students feel at home on cam-pus prior to the start of school.New to this year’s ZeroWeek activi-ties is a New Student Orientationsession that is mandatory for stu-dents attending TC for the firsttime. More information aboutZeroWeek can be found by scan-ning the QR code in this article.
Also included as part of theZeroWeek festivities are grand open-ing celebrations for the simulationcenter addition to the HealthSciences Center (HSC) and themuch anticipated rehearsal halladdition to the Mary Alice MarshallPerforming Arts Center (PAC). Bothwere funded as part of the $13 mil-
lion bond package passed by votesin 2010. The celebration begins inthe HSC at 3:30 p.m. and then willmove to the PAC at 5 p.m. Bothgrand openings are open to the pub-
lic. Tours of the facilities as well asrefreshment will be available.
Finally, for those who arelooking to enhance their skills, butare not necessarily interested ingoing back to school, the TempleCollege Business and CommunityEducation Division has some cours-es that might be of interest. Forexample, Texas Notary Law and
Procedure Workshop, Beginner andIntermediate MS Access, HRManagement Academy, PayrollProfessional Academy, and an IRSworkshop for Tax-Exempt
Organizations, will all beoffered this fall. For moreinformation on these or otherprograms through TC’sBusiness and CommunityEducation Division, call (254)298-8625.
NEWS FROM
By: Erin Spencer, Temple College
FRIDAY, August 3, 2012 TEMPLE DAILY TELEGRAM / 7
July Membership RenewalsBusinessAPAC Texas-Wheeler Companies
The Apartment Assn. of Central Texas
Aspen Air Inc.AUSA Central Texas - Ft Hood Chapter
Baird, Crews, Schiller & Whitaker, P.C.Batteries PlusBell County Carpet Cleaners
Best Memories Tent & Dance FloorRentalsBill's GrillBuxton
Cedar Crest Hospital & RTC
Centex AutoCentex Auto 3rd StreetCity Bank MortgageDiscover Natural Foods, Inc.
Hampton InnHartman ABC Pest Control, Inc.
Harvest ChurchH-E-B Food Store #071Hilton Garden InnInHouse Systems, Inc.Insurance Network of Texas
Jimsco Glass & Window, Inc.
Jupe Feeds, Inc.LJT Texas LPMacroAirMcDonald's #12394McDonald's #3011Michna's Bar-B-Q & Restaurant
MooreCo., Inc.Morris Financial ServicesMueller Inc.Don NelsonThe David Nix AgencyOther MothersProfessional Datasolutions, Inc.
Prophecy Media GroupPrudential Synergy Realtors/WayneMcCoyRabroker & Associates, P.C.
Scanio-Harper Funeral Home
Sears Hometown StoreShallow Ford Construction Co., Inc
State Representative Ralph Sheffield
State Farm Insurance/Barry Harper
Stevens Furniture Rental
Clarence Martin Gym to Receive HistoricMarker
(Temple) – The Temple HistoricPreservation Committee will hold areception honoring Clarence MartinGym as the latest recipient of aTemple Historic Marker. The receptionwill be held Wednesday, August 8,2012, at 3:30 p.m. at Clarence MartinGym (102 West Elm Avenue).The Clarence Martin Gym was origi-nally constructed in 1935. The gymwas used by the Temple SchoolDistrict until around 1964 as the highschool gymnasium. In 1965, the highschool was demolished and the Cityof Temple Parks and Leisure ServicesDepartment acquired the gymnasium.The department offices were housedthere until the mid 1980’s when newoffices were constructed at WilsonPark. Currently, the building is beingused for a variety of recreation pro-grams and recently received a new
floor. For more information about thegym’s activities and rental informa-tion, please contact Tracy Klusacek at298-5582. The Historic Marker Program wasdesigned to recognize historically sig-nificant structures within the city,while encouraging preservation andrestoration. In order for a property tobe considered for a Temple HistoricMarker, the property owner must fillout an application and submit it withsupporting documentation to theHistoric Preservation Committee.There is a small application fee, whichis currently half-off for the summermonths. After an application is submit-ted the committee will review thepending application and make a deci-sion. Anyone interested in learning moreabout Clarence Martin Gym or the
Temple Historic Marker Program isencouraged to attend. Please RSVP bycalling the Temple Visitor Center at298-5900.
By: Kristi Sykora, Temple Parks and Leisure Servicees
PARK AND LEISURE SERVICES
BEST-WAYCARPETS
3206 AIRPORT ROAD (254) 770-0932www.bestwaycarpets.com
SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION 1404 South 31st Street www.preciousmemoriesflorist.com (254) 778-2242
Selected 2007 National Retail Florist by Florist Review Magazine
Central Texas Delivery • Wire Service Available
“We Turn Your Feelings Into Flowers!”
8 / TEMPLE DAILY TELEGRAM FRIDAY, August 3, 2012
Military Affairs Committee Connects With‘The Great Place’
Building a good strong relationshipwith our military neighbors at FortHood is the focus of the TempleChamber of Commerce MilitaryAffairs Committee.
The committee worksthroughout the year to support themilitary and welcome the soldiers andtheir families to Central Texas byattending events and ceremonies andparticipating in special events. JimGranfor serves as chairman and GaryJanicek is co-chair.
Known as “The Great Place,”Fort Hood is home to almost 65,000soldiers and family members.Although many live on base or inKilleen, thousands more live in nearbycommunities including Temple andare very much a part of life in CentralTexas.
On Aug. 9 Chamber represen-tatives will travel to Fort Hood to par-ticipate in Hood Howdy, a welcomeevent to introduce incoming militaryfamilies to businesses, resources and
communities in the Central Texasarea. About 3,000 soldiers and familymembers are expected to attend thisevent.
The annual Military AffairsLuncheon on Sept. 11 will bring mili-tary guests from Fort Hood to Templeto show appreciation for their serviceto our community and our nation.
The committee also coordi-nates the Adopt-A-Unit program whichmatches schools, community organiza-tions and businesses with military
units. The Chamber’s adopted unitsare the 13th Sustainment Command(Expeditionary) and the 1st MedicalBrigade.
New Members Support Military Community
The National Mounted WarfareFoundation and The Army Marathonare new Chamber members support-ing the military and connecting themilitary and civilian communities.
The National MountedWarfare Foundation is a non-profitorganization formed for the purposeof building the National Museum ofMounted Warfare and Soldier Centerto be located adjacent to Fort Hood,just outside of the installation’s securi-ty perimeter for easy access for mili-tary and civilian visitors.
The proposed museum willprovide a unique educational experi-ence designed to preserve and inter-pret the stories of mounted warfaresoldiers and units that have serve FortHood and worldwide, and to promotethe history, values and heritage of
Killeen and Central Texas.The main building will be an
85,000 – 100,000- square-foot struc-ture with outdoor areas including vin-tage military vehicle walking trails,children’s play area, park, memorialsand monuments.
Now it its initial phase toraise the estimated $130 million need-ed to complete the project, the pro-jected timeline calls for constructionto begin in 2016, with completionand opening of the museum in 2019.Forecasters predict 265,000 visitorsper year.
The project will have a hugeeconomic impact in Central Texaswith an estimated 550 constructionjobs and $49 million in constructioncosts; 60 permanent new jobs with$4.5 million sustained economic
impact after opening.The National Mounted
Warfare Foundation offices are locat-ed in downtown Killeen at 215 W.Ave. D. Operations are managed byfour full-time staff of retired membersof the military along with a growingnumber of volunteers. For informa-tion or to donate call (254) 213-5014or visitwww.MountedWarfareFoundation.org.
The Army Marathon is a newnon-profit organization planning thefirst ever Army Marathon to raisemoney for qualified veterans’ chari-ties.
The inaugural event to honorsoldiers and national guardsmen isscheduled for April 19, 2013. The 26.2mile run from Killeen to Temple willattract thousands of military and civil-
ian runners from across the country.Future events will be held on theweekend nearest to April 19 which isthe date of the battle of Lexingtonand Concord which started theAmerican Revolution. Local advisorsinclude LTG Don Jones and LTG DavePalmer.
For additional information goto www.thearmymarathon.com orcontact Ed Bandas at 210-632-2800 [email protected].
By: Susan Howe, Friends of the Temple Public Library
By: Susan Howe, Friends of the Temple Public Library