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Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce 600 E. Depot PO Box 880 Brownwood, TX 76804
November 11, 2011 Volume 6, Issue 11
Your November 2011 Monthly Chamber Newsletter
Inside This Issue Page 2 • Chamber Luncheon Page 3 • Christmas Festival Page 4 • Brownwood Ornaments • New Members Page 5 • Ribbon Cuttings Page 6 • Thanksgiving Dinner • Free seminar Page 7 • Bus Tour Page 8 • Pamper Me Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce Phone: (325) 646-9535 Fax (325) 643-6686 membership @brownwoodchamber.org
CHECK OUT OUR UP COMING EVENTS ON PAGE 6
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Chamber Luncheon Features Brownwood Regional Medical Center Sponsored by Bangs Nursing Home
The Chamber’s Monthly Luncheon will be Friday, November 18 at the Brownwood Country Club from 11:30 AM to 1 PM. The luncheon, which is open to members and guests, will feature an interesting program and will also include door prizes, introduction of new members and the “Aces Wild” Cash Drawing—which currently stands at more than $700. The featured speaker will be Chip Camp, the new CEO of the hospital. Chip was born Claude E. Camp, III in Auburn, Alabama. He grew up in central Alabama graduating high school from John T. Morgan Academy in the mid 70s. He began his healthcare career in 1977 as an aide in the radiology department of Selma Medical Center, where he met his future wife Barbara Leigh Howard. After additional training, he worked for four years as a respiratory therapy technician while attending the
University of Alabama Surgery, he was promoted Birmingham earning to Chief Operating Officer his BS in Science/Physwhere he served for a few ics and a certificate in years. Chip took his first Nuclear Medicine. After Chief Executive Officer posiUAB, he worked as both tion in Idabel, Oklahoma and a staff technologist and has served in this position in department director in hospitals from Tennessee to Nuclear Medicine with New Mexico. Chip accepted hospitals in Alabama and the position of Chief ExecuGeorgia. He returned to tive Officer with Brownwood Chip Camp Birmingham in the 1980s Regional Medical Center in to pursue further education, completing July of this year. a Masters in Healthcare Administration He is currently a Fellow in the Amerifrom UAB before entering his residencan College of Healthcare Executives cy. Chip began his management career (FACHE). as Director of Risk Management, which Chip and Barbara have three children: encompassed responsibility for risk Katie Lawhon, Beau Camp, and Jessica management and quality improvement Camp. Katie is a registered nurse workat a large medical center in Alabama. ing on a family and currently resides in Chip took a position in the early 90s Arkansas, although she will return to as an Associate Administrator, and after Birmingham, Alabama in a year. Beau working to expand services to include is operational manager for a private Neuro-Surgery and Cardiovascular ambulance service in South Alabama;
he also works as a paramedic for the same service. Jessica is a freshman at Henderson State University where she is a physics major attending on a band scholarship. Barbara is a RRT with a clinical neonatal specialty and works primarily in intensive care settings with Children’s hospitals. The Camp’s also have four grandchildren: Kaylan and Mary Grace in Jonesboro, Arkansas, and Tabri and Clae in Dothan, Alabama. His grandchildren call him e-daddy, and they are a main focus of his life. This month’s luncheon is sponsored by Bangs Nursing Home. Door Prize Sponsors are: Elliott Electric Supply, Porter Insurance Agency and Top Cut Lawn Care. The cost of the luncheon is $10 per person to be paid at the door. Anyone interested in attending the luncheon is urged to RSVP to the Chamber by calling 325-646-9535. You can also register online on the Chamber’s website: www.brownwoodchamber.org.
Pamper Me for the Holidays Style Shows Announced The Brownwood Rotary Club has announced that several local businesses will present Style Shows of the latest fashions and accessories during the Pamper Me for the Holidays Show next weekend, Friday and Saturday. Fashion Shows will occur on Saturday, Nov 12 as scheduled: • Noon Factory Connection • 1:00 Dazzling Divas • 2:00 Shear Chaos Laura Terhune, Show Coordinator for the Brownwood Rotary Club, stated, “Other exhibitors include spas, salons, hair and skin care companies, laser skin analysis, massage therapists, goats’ milk soaps and custom-made lotions.” She continued, “In addition,
arts and craft vendors from across the state will offer unique hand-crafted or embellished items such as crosses, jewelry, clothing and children’s fashions and accessories. Attendees can find the perfect distinctive Christmas gift for that special or hard-to-buy-for person.” Another feature of the Pamper Me for the Holidays Show will be quilting demonstrations by the Brownwood Quilting Guild.” BQG member Doris Rice added, “Throughout the show, members of our organization will show the latest trends and techniques for quilting enthusiasts including ‘Ruler’ Demo on Friday evening by Angela McCorkle and I will do a ‘T-shirt’ demo.” Rice concluded, “On Saturday, we will have an on-going ‘hand quilting’ demo by Sheila Smith all day
in addition to a repeat ‘T-shirt’ demo, ‘English Paper Piecing’ demo, and ‘Applique’ demo.” The show will be held at the Brownwood Coliseum this Friday, Nov 11 from 5 to 9 PM and Saturday, Nov 12 from 10 AM to 5 PM. Admission is $3 for adults 12 and over on Friday and $5 per person on Saturday which includes admission to the style shows and chances to win a flat screen television. Proceeds from the show benefit the Brownwood Rotary Club’s Dictionary Project for Brown County Third-Graders. For more information, contact Laura Terhune at 325646-9535 or see the Chamber’s website: www.brownwoodchamber.org .
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Christmas Under the Stars Festival Be A Star
So you think you can sing, dance, play an instrument? Do you have talent? Even if you don’t, come sign up to perform on the Pavilion Stage sponsored by PF&E Oil Company during the Christmas Under the Stars Festival! There are still time slots available, so sign up by calling the Chamber of Commerce at 325-646-9535 and you can be a “star”.
So Much to Do!
Do You Have A Favorite Christmas Photo?
If so, then you might be interested in a new competition that has been added this year to the Christmas under the Stars Festival! The Brownwood Art Association will be hosting a Holiday Season Photo Contest during the 3rd Annual Christmas under the Stars Festival on December 2nd and 3rd. Snapshots to professional photographs are accepted and encouraged to participate in this new competition. For more information contact Kim Hurt at (325) 200-6404.
There is so much to do at this year’s festival! We will have many of the same activities as the first year with all activities planned being of little or no cost so that everyone can participate. There will be activities for the kids, photos with Santa, storytelling, mini skits by Lyric performers, bounce houses, and of course Christmas karaoke! Area school choirs will be showcased in the Depot and a movie will be shown on the lawn sponsored by Aaron’s. Hot chocolate will be available, as well as U.N.I.T.I.’s famous chili, hot dogs, funnel cakes, and other treats. Come hungry, be entertained, leave happy!
Can you handle the YUM? What treat did you leave for Santa? Was it a plate of cookies, slice of yummy pie, or maybe a special dessert? This year we will have a “Treats for Santa” dessert bake off to see who can prepare the tastiest goody for jolly ole Saint Nick. If you have a family favorite, then enter your dessert for a chance at a cash prize and special place in Santa’s heart! Contact the chamber at 325-646-9535.
New Competitions
*Amazing Race - Enjoy the competitive side of Christmas with a holiday version of the Amazing Race. Timed events for some great prizes *Scavenger Hunt - Who doesn’t love a scavenger hunt? If you are between the ages of 13 and 18 and like free stuff, then grab a couple of your friends and sign up to participate. Prizes will be given to the winning team. Teams must be made up of 3 members between the 13 & 18 years of age. There is no fee to enter. Show off your skills and win! *Frosty’s Village Building
FESTIVAL SPONSORS
This year’s Christmas Under the Stars Festival is brought to you by:
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• 3M • PF&E Oil Company TexasBank • Abilene Regional Airport Coggin Avenue Medical Park • Day Stone Girling Home Health • Grooms Seed Heartland Funeral Home of Early • Willie’s T’s Mid-Tex Cellula • SMK Fabricators
2nd Annual “Santa’s Sleigh 5K” To benefit FUMC Weekday Pre-School
The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce has teamed up with the First United Methodist Church Weekday Pre-School for the 2nd Annual Santa’s Sleigh 5K. “Santa’s Sleigh 5K” will take place at Gordon Wood Stadium on Saturday, December 3rd. Not only has the location changed this year, but we have also added the option to participate in a 1.5 mile walk as well! All proceeds from this event will go to the FUMC Weekday Pre-School. The FUMC Weekday Pre-school is located inside the First United Methodist Church in Brownwood, but operates on its own budget separate from the church and is a non-profit organization. The funds from the Santa’s Sleigh 5K & 1.5 mile walk will help provide supplies and other educational materials for the 3 day preschool over the next year. Registration and warm up will be at 7:00 AM with a shot gun start promptly at 8:00 AM. Registration
Contest - Frosty needs a new home, so we are having a contest to see who can build a marshmallow home for him. Marshmallows will be provided for ages 12 and Under to creatively construct a place for him to reside. There is only room for 10 teams with each team made up of 2 members, so be one of the first to enter. Prizes for winners will be awesome! All Competitions will be taking place on Saturday December 3rd. To enter these competitions, please contact the Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce at 325-646-9535 or stop by our office at 600 E. Depot St.
forms are available now through November 30th at the Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce office, most area fitness centers, and the FUMC Weekday Pre-School. Entry fee for the 5K Run and 1.5 Mile walk is only $20 if paid by November 30th; otherwise the fee will be $25 the morning of the race. T-shirts will be available to the first 100 to register for the race, so sign up early! Medals will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each age group and Male and Female overall winners will receive trophies. The awards ceremony will be held immediately after the race at the finish line. All runners are encouraged to dress in Christmas costumes to show their Holiday Spirit! So hop in “Santa’s Sleigh” and join the elves and reindeer for a fun run and walk. For more information contact Missi Malone, Director of Member Services at 325-6469535.
Join Us!
November Business After Hours
Thursday, November 17th
Hamilton’s
in Downtown Brownwood 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Enjoy refreshments, visit with fellow members and do some early Christmas shopping!! Hosted by Hamilton’s
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Welcome New Members Tractor Supply Company - The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome Tractor Supply Company as one of its newest members. Tractor Supply Company is the largest retail farm and ranch store chain in the United States. The company operates more than 1,054 retail stores in 44 states, employs more than 15,000 team members and is headquartered in Brentwood, Tenn. Tractor Supply offers unique products to support their customers’ rural lifestyle, from welders and generators to animal care products and men and women’s work wear. You can also find pet supplies, animal feed, power tools, riding mowers, lawn and garden products and more. Each store team includes welders, farmers and horse owners who collectively provide an exceptional depth of knowledge and resources. Stop by the Brownwood store today, located at 315 East Commerce Street, or visit www.tractorsupply.com to see how they can help meet your farming and ranching needs Guardian Health Care – The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce is excited about its
newest member, Guardian Health Care. Guardian Healthcare was founded in 1979 in Fort Worth, Texas. Guardian has affiliated with home health agencies throughout Texas, Ohio, and Oklahoma, to become a premier home healthcare provider. The mission of Guardian is simple: “To combine clinical excellence, outstanding customer service and sound business principles to become the provider and employer of choice in the areas we serve.” Professional, ethical care is their top priority. For more information visit their location at 919 Early Blvd. Ste. 2D, log on to www. guardmyhealth.com or give them a call at (325) 646-2999. Brownwood Gold & Silver Exchange - The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome, Brownwood Gold & Silver Exchange! Owner Will Stewart has over 10 years experience in buying and selling gold and silver pieces. In addition to buying and selling Gold & Silver jewelry and coins, they also offer 1 day jewelry repair. Stop by their downtown location at 110 North Fisk, Monday - Friday between 9:00 AM and 4:30 PM and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM or give them a call at (325) 642-1084.
Bruner Toyota Breaks Ground for New Dealership Bruner Toyota broke ground Thursday, October 27th, despite the threat of rain and cold weather, marking the official beginning of the multimillion dollar Toyota dealership that is set to open in August of 2012. The Bruner family, Toyota’s A-Team, dignitaries and local officials joined a large crowd under a tent for the groundbreaking event. Several speakers wished owners Greg and Dwain Bruner well in the endeavor and gave historical accounts of the Bruner family’s history in auto sales. They also outlined the history of Toyota as a Bruner product and as an asset to the state of Texas. The Bruner family celebrates 84 years in selling automobiles with four generations of experience while this year, Toyota celebrates the five year anniversary of when the first Toyota Tundra rolled off the production line in their plant in San Antonio, according to Bruner Toyota President Greg Bruner.
A Special THANK YOU to the following businesses that renewed their Membership in the month of October. We greatly appreciate your continued support of the Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce and the Brownwood Community. Firestone Tire & Service Center Potters Industry Early Trailer Sales The Taylor Clinic The Glamour Shop Little Dude Ranch Brad & Ginger Locker Tri County Propane Lyric Performing Arts Company Dumas Portraits Webb Plumbing Republican Party of Brown County Star of Texas Bed & Breakfast & Extended Stay Central Texas Farm Credit AccuScreen ATMOS Energy Quality Body Works Creek Bend Golf Course Holiday Inn Express
Bruner Auto Group Breaks Ground for New Dealership Bruner Auto Group hosted a ground breaking ceremony on Thursday, October 13th celebrating not only the future of the relocation of their Chevrolet Dealership; but also the anniversary of many automotive milestones. The new General Motors facility at the intersection of Highways 377 and 183, across from Heartland Mall will include a 30,000-square foot full-service dealership which will house the full line of GM products: Chevrolet, Cadillac, GMC and Buick. There will also be a dedicated GM Quick Lube and an 8,000-square foot high technology body shop.
TSTC Rededication and Ribbon Cutting for New Facility The Brownwood campus of Texas State Technical College West Texas marked 20 years in the area on Tuesday, October 25 with special recognitions and re-dedication of their newly remodeled facility with a ribbon cutting. TSTC remodeled their main campus in Brownwood during the summer and moved back into the new state-of-the-art facility in July of this year. Officials from TSTC, the City of Brownwood, Brownwood and Early Chambers of Commerce, and other dignitaries gathered for the event with a ribbon cutting and tours of their campus.
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RIBBON CUTTINGS
Brownwood Medical Associates Celebrates 1 Year Anniversary The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony on November 1st for Dr. Nigalye and Brownwood Medical Associates in celebration of the 1st year anniversary in the new location. Dr. Nigalye specializes in Internal Medicine and is now located at 125 Southpark Dr. in suite H. For more information, contact Brownwood Medical Associates at (325) 600-4681.
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Affiliated Bank Celebrates Chamber Membership with Ribbon Cutting The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony on October 13th for Affiliated Bank. Now in a new location, Affiliated Bank has offered Brownwood Area residents another option in mortgage loans since 2007. For more information, contact Affiliated Bank at (325) 600-4681 or visit their Brownwood location at 506 E. Adams. Pictured above are Affiliated Bank staff and representatives from the Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce during the ribbon cutting ceremony.
Anytime Fitness Joins the Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony on October 20th for Anytime Fitness to welcome them as new members. Located at 1101 Clements in Brownwood (the former Blockbuster location), Anytime Fitness is the world’s largest 24hour, co-ed fitness franchise. They offer state-of-the-art equipment, a workout room, and friendly staff. For more information, contact Anytime Fitness at (325) 646-1909. Pictured above are Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce ambassadors along with Anytime Fitness management and staff.
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The Flagship Inn Welcomed to the Brownwood Area Chamber The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce and area residents came together on October 6th at the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the Flagship Inn at Lake Brownwood. The newly remodeled hotel features 44 rooms conveniently located at Lake Brownwood. For more information or to make a reservation, call 325-784-7656 or stop by the Flagship Inn located at 8875 Hwy 279. Pictured above are Flagship Inn management and staff with Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce ambassadors, Lake Brownwood Community Development Council representatives, and other area business owners.
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UPCOMING EVENTS November
11-12 Pamper Me for the Holidays Brownwood Coliseum 12 Run Wild for a Child 5K Riverside Park 16 Free Training for Local businesses & Entrepreneurs HPU Mabee Center 16 Holiday Open House 4Corners 16 A World for Children Ribbon Cutting A World for Children 17 Business After Hours Hamilton’s 17 Nathana’s Open House Nathana’s 18 Chamber Monthly Luncheon Brownwood Country Club 19 Early Blooms & Things Open House Early Blooms & Things 19-20 Silver Spur Gun & Blade Show Brownwood Coliseum 24 Thanksgiving Dinner Howard Payne Mabee Center
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Lighted Christmas Parade Downtown Brownwood Christmas Under the Stars Festival Depot Complex An Evening with Bob Cheever & His acoustic guitar The Turtle Restaurant Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus Southside Church BALOS presents Sara Getto Victory Life Church HPU Chime Out Business After Hours Spa on the Creek Chamber Monthly Luncheon Brownwood Country Club Christmas with Santa Lehnis Railroad Museum
First Saturday of Every Month is Family Day Lehnis Railroad Museum
Two free workshops for beginning entrepreneurs and established small businesses will be held on Wednesday, November 16th in the Mabee Center at Howard Payne University in Brownwood. The sessions will be conducted by Dr. Greg Clary, Economist with Texas AgriLife Extension Service and Chairman of the Texas Center for Rural Entrepreneurship. The first workshop will be from 1:004:30 pm for owners of startup and early stage businesses. Discussion will focus on the basics of business development including identifying successful ideas, evaluating feasibility, formulating a model for making money, funding your business and fundamentals of marketing, financial and operations management. The second workshop will be from 5:008:30 pm for owners of established businesses. Dr. Clary will offer tips and tools for improvement, growth, accessing capital and surviving tough economic times.
Discussion will focus on assessing the current status of your business, prescriptions for remediating weak areas, building on strengths and mitigating risk. Participants will learn how to implement the Business Assessment Matrix (BAM), a new innovative, one of a kind management tool. The BAM includes 17 keys to business success that help you better evaluate your business plan, establish baselines, set standards of performance and make management decisions that lead to improved company performance. “The first workshop covers the basics of getting a business off the ground while the second addresses more advanced management issues,” explained the instructor, Dr. Greg Clary. “These workshops offer an
BROWNWOOD – November 7, 2011 – The 28th annual Community Thanksgiving Feast will once again usher in the holiday season for area residents. It is scheduled for Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 24th, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Howard Payne University’s Mabee University Center. The tradition has been supported throughout the years by numerous individuals and organizations. Last year, more than 1,900 meals were served on campus and through the home delivery program. “This has been a fun, community-wide project of neighbors caring for neighbors for many years,” said Bill Fishback, assistant vice president for business and human resources at HPU. “More than 100 volunteers, including entire families, will help serve meals at the Mabee Center or deliver meals in Brownwood and Early to those who cannot join us on campus. It is also heartwarming to know the costs of the meals are covered entirely by donations from individuals and organizations in the community.” The staff of HPU’s Sodexo Food Service prepares the meals. Anyone unable to join friends and neighbors at the Mabee Center
can have meals delivered to their home by calling the Brownwood-Area Chamber of Commerce at 325-646-9535. “The most difficult part of coordinating the event is finding enough jobs for all of the people who want to help, and that’s a great problem to have,” Fishback said. “Many of the volunteers have helped for years, serving others as part of their annual Thanksgiving tradition. This will be the 20th year my family has helped with the meal. We love serving and seeing the joy on the faces of the volunteers and our guests.” “Because of the generous gifts last year, we have some money left in the account to help us get started on this year’s meal and the community always comes through, so I am not worried about paying the bills,” he said. The traditional Thanksgiving meal will consist of turkey, dressing and all the trimmings. “Last year, we served 675 meals at the Mabee Center and volunteers delivered more than 1,260 meals to our friends in the area,” Fishback said. “We always have fun visiting with each other and our guests and I want to thank everyone who continues to give their time and money to support this wonderful
excellent opportunity for local entrepreneurs and business people to obtain tools and strategies that can propel them to the next level,” said BEDC director, Emily Crawford. Attendees are welcome to attend both workshops, if desired. All participants will receive a CD with entrepreneurship business development curriculum authored by Dr. Clary and will be eligible for follow-up technical assistance following these workshops. To register, call the BEDC office at 325646-6751 or email Ruth Willey at rwilley@ci.brownwood.tx.us. The workshops and resource materials are provided free of charge through a partnership with the West Texas Innovation Network (www.wtin.org), Brownwood Economic Development Corporation (www.brownwoodbusiness.com), the Texas Workforce Commission (http:// www.twc.state.tx.us/) and Howard Payne University (www.hputx.edu).
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event. The meal is free and we do not want anyone to feel obligated to pay. We want to make Thanksgiving a joy-filled day for our friends as we give thanks to the Lord for blessing us in so many ways.” Volunteers who want to serve or deliver meals should arrive at the Mabee Center at 10:30 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day. “Volunteers do not need to call to let us know they are coming. They simply need to show up and we will put them to work,” Fishback said. If you would like to help support the Thanksgiving meal, please make checks payable to the Community Thanksgiving Feast and send them to Bill Fishback at Howard Payne University, 1000 Fisk Street, Suite 210, Brownwood, Texas 76801.
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Downtown Brownwood Sponsoring Historic Tour of Buildings Dec. 8th
Members of the Downtown Brownwood Inc. Board of Directors are working on final plans for the annual Past,
Present and Future Tour of historical downtown buildings. “The tour will include buildings with “a past”, build-
ings that have been tastefully refurbished, and buildings that have either blueprints on the table or are up for lease or
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Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors 2011-2012 Dr. Don Bostic, Chairman Ranger College Gregg Rice, Past Chairman 3M Company Steve Weckwerth Subway Dr. Bill Ellis Howard Payne University Brian Kight TSTC Ray Garza TexasBank Chance Barr Individual Ken Harriss Oncor Michael Richardson Farmers Insurance Priscilla Monson West Central Texas Valuation Services Eric McNeese Brown County Abstract Toni Hill McCoy’s Debbie Morelock Star of Texas Bed & Breakfast Josh Stegemoller Stegemoller Realtors Sam Waldrop Waldrop Construction
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