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Hillsboro Happenings 115 N Covington •Hillsboro, TX 76645
Dec 7, 2016, Volume 2, Issue 345
254-582-2481 ww.hillsborochamber.orgBB
As I reflect on 2016 in the rear view mirror, I want to thank Kari Buzbee and the Chamber Board. When Kari became chair of the board, I ask what one thing would she like to accomplish this year. Her vision was to develop a venue where AgTexas Farm Credit, Lone Star Ag Credit, the Chamber, and other organization could host an event without out driving to West, Waco or Waxahachie. As we began investigating and having conversations, it was determined that the Exhibits Building at the Hill County Fair Grounds, could be such a venue. Kari’s term ended in September and Dwayne Lusk with Wisenbaker Builder Services was asked the same question. What do you want us to work on in 2017? His vision is to bring the major employers together and discuss common concerns and opportunities. No doubt this will lead to new programs and projects for the chamber. You will find more information about these projects in the newsletter.
As we look forward to the opportunities in 2017, there is so much to do. If you would have told me, this time last year that we would come together and organize the Hill County Legislative Forum to communicate Hill County’s Concerns to our representatives in Austin, I would have told you that is impossible. However in early October 2016 we delivered a document to state Representative Byron Cook and state Senator Brian Birdwell, which outlined our concerns.
January 20, 2017 the Chamber and Hillsboro Economic Development will host a Breakfast at A Tiskit A Taskit for Hill County’s major employers to discuss common interests, concerns and opportunities. We are also working on bringing to Hillsboro a consultant specializing in Talent acquisition, engagement, and recognition. More about this project will be announced later.
What about those Christmas Light around the Courthouse? Thank you seems like two very small words that show our appreciation to The George G. and Alva Hudson Smith Foundation for providing the funding to purchase the lights that adorn the Christmas Display at the Hill County Courthouse. Mr. Christmas, Hillsboro City Manager, Frank Johnson led the Christmas Committee in creating the vision for the project. County Sherriff, Rodney Watson and County Judge Justin Lewis provide needed labor.
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT VICKI HIDDE
UPCOMING EVENTS
LIONS CLUB – Tuesday Lunch at First United Methodist Church
ROTARY CLUB – Wednesday Lunch at Lone Star Café
December 15 - Chamber Board Meeting
January 4, 2017-Tourism Board Meeting
January 12- Chamber Lunch at Hillsboro Country Club
January 14, 2017- Hillsboro Education Foundation Fundraiser
Casino Night 7-10 pm Historic City Hall
January 20 – Major Employer Breakfast at A Tiskit A Taskit
January 27- Lions Club Mid-Winter Conference
February 18-Main Street - Fire & Ice –Historic City Hall
Feb 22 – Hill County Day in Austin- Deadline to sign up Feb 13
February 23 – Chamber Board Meeting
February 26 – Lions Club Chili Lunch Fund Raiser
March 2- Chamber Banquet
May –Golf Classic
HISD- Calendar of Events www.hhs.hillsboroisd.org/pages/Hillsboro_High_school/Calendar
For Main Street Calendar of Events – Check out
www.HillsboroMainstreet.org
Let’s Meet in Hillsboro You will find a list of meeting rooms below. Please share this information with organizations and
meeting planners:
Eagle Event Center- 250 people 116 E. Franklin Rocking G’s 1924 S. Abbott Ave Contact: Karissa Sloan – 817-648-4038 Andy Green – 469-471-7624
Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce MKT Depot- 30 people - 115 N. Covington Claribel Fuentes or Vicki Hidde (254) 582-2481
The Eastland Annex- 60 people 106 N. Covington
Hillsboro Historic City Hall- 150 people 127 E. Franklin Street Barb - (254) 580-1459
Roadside America – Private Party Room 212 East Elm Street Carroll Estes – 972-291-2958
Hillsboro Country Club – 254-582-8211 Open to the Public - Dining and Meetings
Travel Center of America – Restaurant 254-283-6556 Hill College Performing Arts Center Theater style seating 254-659-7500
Hill County Exhibits Bldg – 254- 582-2040 All rental rates are subject to change
Facilities listed above are chamber members
Helps us create the Hillsboro BUZZ so your contact will know we have meeting space for groups of less than 200.
Non chamber members listed below:
The Colonial Grand Hall 65 W. Franklin Tonja Bitencourt - Cell: 817-734-4607 Email: [email protected]
Churches in Hillsboro (chamber members)
First Presbyterian Church 301 Old Brandon Road www.fpc.hillsboro.org
First United Methodist Church 315 East Elm Street www.hillsborofumc.com
Line Street Methodist Church 300 Line Street
Church on the Hill www.Churchonthehill.com
First Baptist Church
300 East Franklin Street
www.Hillsborofbc.com
Central Baptist Church 1100 Old Bynum Road www.Cbchillsboro.com
• Christ Lutheran Church 915 Corsicana Hwy
Trail of the Cross Cowboy Church www.13c3.org
Major Employers Breakfast Sponsored by Hillsboro EDC and the Hillsboro Area Chamber of Commerce January 20 (Friday) at A Tiskit A Taskit Located at 71 North Waco in Hillsboro Cost $10.00
Chamber Luncheon – January 12 -2017
Panel Discussion on Business Financing
We need a sponsor or sponsors
RSVP by January 10 Cost $15 Hillsboro Country Club
The Hillsboro Area Chamber of Commerce is
coordinating a fundraiser to rehab the rest rooms at
the Hill County Fairgrounds. Tickets are being sold for
$20 each to win the 2000 Tahoe. Other items will be
in the drawing as well.
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R & K RESTAURANT/APPLY IN PERSON 103 NORTH WACO
Universal Forest Products http://www.ufpi.com/en/about-ufp/careers.aspx
Wisenbaker http://www.wisenbaker.com/careers/
Brookshire’s of Hillsboro 120 S Waco Street - 254-582-7130
Hill Regional Hosptial http://www.hillregionalhospital.com/hill-
regional-hospital/employment.aspx KASE
Bulk Material Handling Equipment Resume to Careers At Kaseworks.com
Brazos Valley Equipment http://www.brazosvalleyeq.com/careers/hillsboro--texas
Farmers Market
Saturday Morning on the
Courthouse Square
Milano’s Ribbon Cutting
Sheri
Hemrick’s
Photo
Thank you to the
George G and Alva Hudson Smith Foundation for the
Christmas Lights at the Hill County Historic
Courthouse. The $12,250
grant provided the
necessary fund to add lights
to the display. So many
organizations and indivduals
particpated in the project.
This was a combined effort
with the City of Hillsboro,
Public Safety Department,
Hill County, Sheriff’s
Department, North Texas Air
Stream Community, Hillsboro
ISD and the Hillsboro
Chamber Christmas
Committee.
AgTexas Farm Credit – Open House
Jobs In Hill County
Purchase your tickets for the Hill County Fundraiser at Bossier Dodge, Lone Star Ag Credit, AgTexas Farm Credit, Hillsboro Chamber, Hubbard Chamber and other participating organizations. We are raising money to rehab the rest rooms at the Exhibits Building. You can make a contribution to this cause! Lone Star Ag Credit and AgTex Farm Credit have donated $1000 each.
Working together for a STRONG Hill County and Hillsboro Thank you for your support!
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chair, Dwayne Lusk, Wisenbaker Builder Services,
Past Chair, Kari Buzbee, AgTexas Farm Credit Services
Greg Shropshire, CPA, Treasurer Pattillo, Brown & Hill, LLP
Katie Pavelka, Hill Regional Hospital
Scott Bossier, Bossier Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep Ram
Kristin McGinty, Texas Farm Bureau Insurance
Bill Sheffield, First Central Credit Union Ada Motherspau, Hill County Title
Laura Harbroth, Gate Precast
Damaris Nuuanu, Hillsboro ISD
Lizza Trenkle, Hill College
Tony Easterling, Love’s Country Store
Ambassadors Anne Girard, Lone Star Ag Credit
Chris Fitch, Encompass Home Health Jamie Siddons, Julie Siddons Realtors Jennifer Nowlin, Hill County Title Karen Doskocil, Lone Star Ag Credit Natalie Meeks, Floral Gallery Pamela Bowman, Salon 110 Noah Patton, Salon 110 Shelly Kettler, Young’s Animal Hospital Melissa Arnold, DVM, Young’s Animal Hospital Monica Herandez, Wesley House Assisted Living Mary Mercado, Wisenbaker/Brandom Cabinets Tammy Garrett, Dickey’s BBQ
STAFF Vicki Hidde, President [email protected] 254-582-2481 254-205-3595 cell Claribel Fuentes, Administrative Assistant [email protected]
Norma Camacho, Administrative Assistant
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COMMENTS FROM OUR MEMBERS
Thank you for supporting the Hillsboro Youth Sports Association. The Yellow Bags with goodies were a big hit at the State Tournament. Bruce Urbanovsky We rely on your calendar! It keeps us informed. Mary Alice Eastland, Hillsboro Heritage League
I want to take this opportunity to thank you for your support in putting together the Job Fair…you did an outstanding job…Everything was professionally done. Laura Harborth, Gate Precast Company
Working the chamber to build community has value as we strengthen the business environment. Karen Doskocil, Lone Star Ag Credit
We received more than 4 new clients after advertising in the promotional piece placed in the area hotels. There is an ROI on advertising with the Chamber Brittany Cockerham, Glitz and Glamour
We are excited to once again sponsor Halloween in Hillsboro. Thank you for the chamber’s encouragement and support last year. This year will be bigger and better. Rhett Reddell, R & R Fitness
The Chamber helped promote Dickey’s BBQ Pit by encouraging volunteer parrticiaption in the Ambassador program and chamber events. Tammy Garrett, Dickey’s BBQ Pit
"...No Chamber of Commerce in our 40 years as business owners, has been more welcoming, been more attentive, been as willing to listen to suggestions and ideas, or tendered more tangible value than you and your team at the Hillsboro Chamber…” W. Randy Pretzer, L. Scott Bossier II, and Larry Bossier – Bossier Dodge
Hillsboro Chamber of
Commerce
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