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Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce 600 E. Depot PO Box 880 Brownwood, TX 76804
May 10, 2012 Volume 7, Issue 5
Your May 2012 Monthly Chamber Newsletter
InsIde ThIs Issue Page 2 • Chamber Luncheon • QuickBooks Workshop Page 3 • Leadership Brownwood Page 4 • Business Showcase Big Success! Page 5 • Ribbon Cuttings • New Members Page 6 • Rodeo Time Page 7 • Buckmasters Banquet Page 8 • Brownwood Store
Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce Phone: (325) 646-9535 Fax (325) 643-6686 membership @brownwoodchamber.org
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Brownwood Chamber to Celebrate Travel and Tourism Week with Open House To recognize Texas’ robust travel industry and its important contributions to the state economy, Gov. Rick Perry has designated May 5-13 as Texas Travel and Tourism Week. State and local tourism entities will hold events and travel rallies marking the occasion across the state during the week in conjunction with the National Travel and Tourism Week. “The Texas travel industry is an important part of our state’s economy, with travel spending supporting approximately 530,000 jobs and generating nearly $4 billion in state and local taxes in 2011,” Texas Tourism Director Julie Chase said. “We encourage Texans who are planning vacations for the summer and beyond to explore and enjoy some of the exciting attractions the Lone Star State has to offer.”
Texas continues to be one of the nation’s leading travel destinations. Travel and tourism is one of the state’s largest industries, with an estimated 208.3 million domestic travelers visiting Texas destinations in 2011. Total travel spending was more than $63 billion, a 10 percent increase over 2010. Brownwood has experienced increased visitor traffic with a 13% jump in hotel occupancy tax collections in 2011. The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce will recognize Travel and Tourism Week with an open house on Thursday, May 10th from 4:30pm-6pm at their offices located in the historic Harvey House at 600 E. Depot St. For more information about the event, visit the events calendar at www.visitbrownwood.com.
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Chamber LunCheon Law enforcement appreciation Sponsored by WT Harris Company, Inc.
The Brownwood Chamber’s Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Luncheon will be held on Friday, May 20 at Brownwood Country Club from 11:30 to 1:00. This event is intended to honor the men and women in all aspects of law enforcement— who work together to keep our community safe. Representatives from the Brownwood and Early Police Departments, Brown County Sheriff’s Office, Brown County Justices of the Peace and other agencies will be on hand to announce special honors earned by their department and/or officers. Each of those agencies or departments has been offered the opportunity to announce their Officer of the Year, Rookie
Union and Heart of Texas Crime Stoppers. Our Door Prize Sponsors are: McCluskey & Associates Real Estate, State Farm – Mike Hall, Guardian Home Health Care, 4 Corners and Trees Forever Nursery. The Cash Drawing stands at more than $300—a guaranteed winner at every luncheon. The meal is served at 11:30 and the program begins at noon. The luncheon ends about 1 PM. Media Conference Brownwood Assistant Chief James Fuller, Sheriff Cost is $12 per person paid at Bobby Grubbs, Early Chief David Mercer, DA Prosecutor Tommy Adams the door—or charge to your Constables and other agencies represented by Bryce Harris. He Country Club account. RSVP of the Year, Investigator of the is requested and the deadline that serve and protect the citiwill tell the attendees about the Year, or whatever awards may is Wednesday, May 16 at 5 company and introduce special be appropriate for their agency. zens in Brown County. guests. The Table Sponsors are PM. For more information, or Other invited Law Enforcement The Chamber’s Monthly to RSVP, contact the Chamber Davis Morris Funeral Home, officials will be recognized, such Luncheon is open to Members at 325-646-9535 or director@ and Guests. This month’s Spon- Brownwood Reunion Celebraas District Judge and Attorney, brownwoodchamber.org. sor is WT Harris Company, tion, Mid-Tex Federal Credit County Judge and Attorney,
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Brownwood Chamber to offer QuickBooks Workshop
Each quarter, the Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce hosts a seminar /workshop for Chamber members to educate them on the benefits of being a Chamber member, how to market their products or services online in addition to a variety of topics pertaining to business growth and development and overall business success. These seminars are held once a quarter, on the third Wednesday of the month from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM. The first quarter workshop, sponsored by Abilene Regional Airport, will be a continuation of the popular
Basic Level QuickBooks Workshop held in the fall. This session will be a Q&A on topics such as payroll, inventory, setting personal preferences, sales taxes, and many other areas that will make your use of QuickBooks more efficient and more enjoyable. A working knowledge of QuickBooks is needed to grasp the topics presented in this class. The workshop will be held in the Bertrand Technology Solutions Meeting Room inside the Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, May 23rd from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM. This will be set up like a “lunch
and learn” workshop. From 11:30 to 12:00 you will have the opportunity to bring your lunch and network with other member participants. The session will begin promptly at 12:00 noon and will end promptly at 1:00 PM. All Chamber members may attend the workshop FREE of charge, nonmembers will need to pay a $25 fee to attend. If you are interested in participating in this session, register today by calling Missi Malone, Director of Member Services at 325-646-9535 or email at membership@brownwoodchamber.org.
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Leadership Brownwood
Leadership Brownwood began in the mid-80’s by the Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce as a community leadership development program. Mission A program of the Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Brownwood is dedicated to educating, developing, and empowering current and future leaders for the community and motivating them to serve civic, charitable, and business organizations.
October and ending in May, the class then spends one day a month (typically from 9 AM to 3 PM) examining specific aspects of the community such as education, area government, local business and economic development, health and human services, the criminal justice system, and tourism. The insights participants gain as they explore the inner workings of the comPrograM DetaiLs Spanning nine months from Septem- munity serves as a foundation for their ber through May, Leadership Brownlong-term involvement in Brownwood wood is designed to increase individual in a variety of leadership roles. Dress is business casual but comfortand community leadership skills. The beginning retreat focuses on individual able walking shoes are recommended leadership styles and techniques—and as most sessions include facility tours. gives the participants an opportunity Some facilities have mandated dress codes or restrictions. to get to know each other. Starting in
Classes are limited to 20 participants—and are first-come, first serve. Deadline for application is Friday, August 24 at 4 PM. Tuition must be paid in full by Sept 1. Benefits Leadership Brownwood participants benefit from a broad-based education about the community in which they live and work, while developing a valuable communications network among civic, business and educational leaders. They also develop lasting friendships over the course of the year, and personal and professional skills that increase their effectiveness within their community and business environ-
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ment. The City of Brownwood benefits from the development of a source of high quality leaders with broadened perspectives prepared to address issues critical to Brownwood’s future. The success of the program can be measured by the number of Leadership Brownwood graduates who currently serve the community in volunteer and elected positions. Businesses whose employees participate in Leadership Brownwood gain not only a knowledge of the inner workings of the city, but also personal skills that increase their effectiveness in their professional environment.
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Thank You For Making The Spring Business Showcase a HUGE Success!
The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce would like to thank all of the sponsors and exhibitors who contributed to the success of our 5th Annual Spring Business Showcase! GolD SPonSor Hoffpauir Outdoor Superstore
AWArD SPonSor Brownwood Ford-Lincoln
SilvEr SPonSorS McCoy’s Building Supply Staples
GrAnD PrizE SPonSor Home Depot
A BIG THANKS to all of the exhibitors for their great looking booths and fun door prizes! Aaron’s Sale & lease ownership Ace’s Full Signs & Wraps Airtite Products Andy’s Pest Troopers Aquarium innovations Big Brother Big Sisters Big Country Ford Black Plumbing Bob’s Fuels Brownwood Bulletin Brownwood reunion Celebration Bruner Auto Group Buckmasters – Heart of Texas Chapter Central Texas Communications Common Grounds Coffeehouse and Deli Donnie Stegemoller realtors Dot’s Closet Boutique Dubco Solar Green Acres/i-rent Guardian EMS
A SPECIAL Thank You to… Wendlee Broadcasting for the Live Remote during the Showcase! Kevin Dearing and the Coliseum Staff for all of their hard work before and after the event!
CongratULatIons to turtle restaurant and gelateria – winners of the “BEst BUrgEr” contest!
Guardian Health Care Heartland Chiropractic Hoffpauir outdoor Superstore Holly’s Tees Juice + latchkey Program leland’s Portable Buildings McCoy’s Building Supply overhead Door Company roberson rent-All Sam’s Club Scentsy Sendoutcards.com Staples State Farm insurance – Mike Hall Sue’s Backyard Tongate Services TSTC West Central Wireless Workforce Solutions
“Best Overall Booth” Winner
Thank you to all of the AmbAssAdors who helped during the spring business showcase!
“Best Themed Booth” Winner
“Best Newcomer Booth” Winner
Meghan Mask – Wendlee Broadcasting Donna Wilhelm – Auto Glass Magic Clark Perez – Flagship Inn Ray Garza – Texas Bank Daniel Hutson – Council Finance, Inc.
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Brownwood Chamber Welcomes Common Grounds Coffeehouse & Deli The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony on March 12th to celebrate the recent opening of Common Grounds Coffeehouse and Deli. Common Grounds is the newest coffee shop and deli
in Brownwood with a wide selection of organic coffee, tea and treats along with a full deli menu. Listen to live music from local talent on Friday
Welcome New Members
nights & free wifi is available. Common Grounds is located at 2208 Austin Avenue in Brownwood and can be contacted at 325-643-3354.
Pictured above center are Marco and Yesenia Sandoval, owners of Common Grounds Coffeehouse and Deli, surrounded by family members,
friends, and Brownwood Chamber ambassadors.
information about how Lawn Bee’s can help you with your lawn care needs this summer visit www.lawnbees.com or give auto Zone – AutoZone is the No. 1 auto parts retailer in America. They sell auto and Phillip a call at (325) 261-3546. light truck parts, chemicals and accessories Brownwood smile Crafters, PLLC – as well as automotive diagnostic and Brownwood Smile Crafters is the newest repair software through ALLDATA, dental office in Brownwood. Smile diagnostic and repair information through Crafters provides care for children, adults, alldatadiy.com and auto and light truck and seniors through a compassionate, parts and accessories through AutoZone. professional staff that dedicated to com. AutoZone offers thousands of parts Auto Zone Joins the Brownwood Area providing the highest level of care and accessories in its stores. But the best possible. Smile Crafters is dentist owned product we offer is our customer service - Chamber of Commerce and patient driven; focusing more on and you get that free of charge. Our stores The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon providing excellent care, and less on the have friendly, knowledgeable people who cutting ceremony on April 19th for Auto Zone to welcome them as bottom line. They provide effective care are glad to help you. Stop by your local that is responsive to the needs of the Auto Zone, 301 E. Commerce, and see new members. communities of Abilene, Brownwood, how they can help you with all of you Auto Zone was founded in 1979 and opened in Brownwood in and Snyder. Services include: Teeth automotive needs. 1988. They offer free battery testing, alternator testing, and wiper whitening, Ultrasonic Cleaning and installation. Hygiene, Periodic Examination, Cosmetic aaa Vacuum & Power tool repair – Give them a call at (325) 646-2296 or visit their location at 301 E. Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry, Oral AAA Vacuum & Power Tool Repair Commerce in Brownwood. Surgery, Bridges, Porcelain, Veneers, is owned and operated by Nathan Pictured are Auto Zone employees with Brownwood Area ChamCosmetic Fillings, Dental Implants, and CarolAnn Peterson and offer the ber of Commerce ambassadors and staff. Crowns, Dentures, Endodontic Care, Brownwood area repair services for vacuum cleaners, sewing machines, lamps, Laser Diagnosis, Laser Care, and Nitrous Oxide. For more information visit www. small appliances and power tools. Visit a special tHanK YoU to the following businesses that smilecraftersad.net or give them a call at www.aaavacuumrepair.com or give them renewed their Membership in the month of april. We greatly (325) 646-0516. a call today at (325) 646-2841 to see how appreciate your continued support of the Brownwood area they can meet your repair needs. Chamber of Commerce and the Brownwood Community. Wally’s Card & Party Factory – Based Lawn Bee’s Lawn Care – Lawn Bee’s is a in Ennis, Texas, Wally’s is the largest iesi Brownwood Board of realtors family owned and operated business located privately held, family owned chain of KXVa-foX Brownwood Bulletin independent party supply stores in the in Central Texas. They are committed to Mr. W fireworks Brownwood Country Club United States. Wally’s, which operates providing you with top notch service for new Horizons Brownwood Municiple Police association in Brownwood as Card & Party Factory, great low prices. Victoria and Phillip are oncor Central texas opportunities began over two decades ago and has the proud owners and love working with Pate’s Hardware Comanche electric Cooperative grown steadily into one of the nation’s people. Whether you are on a quarter acre Performance Pipe or a whole acre, they can handle your lawn best party-supply and Halloween costume Cross Classical academy redstone merchants. Stop in their location, 601 Fisk, with ease. Lawn Bee’s currently serve Depot Liquor Smith Roofing Company for all of your party planning needs or visit Brownwood, Bangs, and Early with plans factory Connection stanley Dodge www. wallyspartyfactory.com for more to expand to Goldthwaite, Comanche, Hoffpauir outdoor superstore Underwood’s Cafeteria information on their products and services. and Brady in the near future. For more
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Entries Now Being Accepted for the 49th Annual Brown County Rodeo Parade The 49th annual Brown County Rodeo is fast approaching and organizers are getting set for a great lineup of events and activities including the rodeo parade. As a major component to the rodeo each year, the Brown County Rodeo Parade will travel through Downtown Brownwood and feature a wide assortment of entries. Entry forms are now being accepted for the parade which will take place Saturday, June 9th at 10am. Participants in the parade should begin lining up at 8:30am for award judging at the Brownwood Coliseum. Awards will be presented for best in-town float, best out of
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town float, riding club awards, best decorated vehicles, best antique vehicles, best horse drawn vehicles, and best bikes/unicycle. Brownwood Mayor Stephen Haynes will also select one entry for the Mayor’s Choice Award. There is no fee to enter the parade. Entry forms are available at www. browncountyfairandrodeo.com or www.brownwoodchamber.org. Entry forms may be returned to the Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce office at 600 E. Depot Street. The 49th annual Brown County Rodeo will take place June 7, 8, and 9 at the Earl Q. Wilson Arena. For more information, call the Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce at 325-646-9535.
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Buckmasters American Deer Foundation HOT Chapter banquet set Saturday, May 19 The sixth annual Buckmasters American Deer Foundation banquet is Saturday, May 19 at the Brownwood Coliseum. Doors will open at 6 p.m. for an evening of great food, games and live auction. The public is invited to come out and help support this charitable organization. For information about the event, call Tim Schoen at (512) 573-0005 or Larry Hart at (325) 642-4307.
Buckmasters American Deer Foundation Heart of Texas Chapter held a life hunt for Jason Maas at the Cutbirth Cattle Company Ranch, hosted by Ryan Construction. He is shown with Larry Hart, disabled hunts chairman.
Building Partnerships for a better Community Aaron’s Sales & Lease Ownership 219 Early Blvd. Early, TX 76802 (325) 646-8023 Accu Screen 2201 Coggin Avenue Brownwood, TX 76801 (325) 646-7828 www.accuscreen.net Blaylock Funeral Home 1914 Indian Creek Road Brownwood, TX 769801 (325) 203-4027 Brownwood Bulletin 700 Carnegie Brownwood (325) 646-2541
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Buckmasters American Deer Foundation Heart of Texas Chapter hosted six Hope for the Warriors Hunts during the past year.
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