Boerne Business Monthly - May 2016

Volume 8, Issue 11: May 2016

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HELP YOUR CHILDREN AVOID STUDENT DEBT BURDEN SAVE MONEY ON YOUR PROPERTY TAXES LOCAL NEWS & INFO

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Boerne is just such a cool place to live!

Not only is it beautiful and filled with friendly people, but it has tons of really interesting businesses too. This issue we feature Slick Rock Inc., a local company that is creating beautiful, large-scale landscape elements from concrete.

Learn more on page 16.

As the school year comes to an end our minds often turn to those graduating seniors and their plans for the future. Now is a great time to think about helping out your own kids and grandkids to save for college so they can avoid the burden of student debt. Edward Jones offers advice on page 20.

Our calendar is full this month with lots of fun activities! Enjoy a concert under the stars, a movie in the park and so much more. The Calendar of Events starts on page 6.

Thanks for reading the May issue of BBM! I hope you have a great month,

Lauren T. St umberg Publisher

ON THE COVER: David Harris and David Forren of Slick Rock Inc. photo by: Snap Chic Photography

publisher LAUREN TUTTLE STUMBERG director of sales & marketing RUSTY MEADOR art direction DISTINCT MEDIA, LLC for more information 210.219.6735 LAUREN@DISTINCT-GRAPHICS.COM

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May 2016

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calendar of events

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taxes Save Money on Your Property Taxes

by B.R, “Randy� Allen III

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wellbeing

The GVTC Foundation Signs On as Title Sponsor for Boerne Education Fundraiser Top 3 Reasons to Seek Dental Care

by Dr. Anita Myers

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cover feature

Tapatio Springs Hill Country Resort Hires Award-Winning Executive Chef Slick Rock Inc.: Turning Concrete Into Gold

by Joseph Lilli

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finances Help Your Children Avoid Student Debt Burden article courtesy of Edward Jones

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rebrand

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ribbon cuttings

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economy

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art

Promptu Immediate Care Now Serving the Texas Hill Country Moondance Outdoor Concert Series

Texas Gradually Recovering from Oil Downturn Mooney Makes Sense: Caring for Your Art

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

MAY 2 - 24 PATRICK HEATH PUBLIC LIBRARY - IN THE GALLERY: HILLINGDON RANCH: PHOTOGRAPHS AND PHILOSOPHIES 451 N. Main – Boerne The exhibit and sale of photographs by David K. Langford which have been enhanced by meaningful heritage quotes. Curated by Myrna and David K. Langford. Opening reception will be Thursday, May 12th from 6:30pm-8:30pm. All proceeds from sales of books and photography will benefit the library.

Wine and cheese will be served at reception. RSVP with Robin by May 5th.

MAY 3 GBCC RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY FOR YUMMI JAPANESE RESTAURANT 11:30am to 12:00pm 24165 IH 10 West Ste. 221 – San Antonio GBCC RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY FOR THE LOOKOUT GROUP- ESPERANZA 1:30pm to 2:00pm | 100 Esperanza Blvd –Boerne MAY 5 GBCC RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY FOR MONARCH PHYSICAL THERAPY & LANG CUSTOM HOMES

11:30am to 12:00pm | 203 US Hwy. 87, Ste. 204 – Comfort MAY 6 HONORING OUR HEROES - MOVIE IN THE PARK 6:30pm | Main Plaza – Boerne 6:30 pm - Pre-Movie activities begin Movies start at dark Come out early pick your spot, get a movie snack or two and hang out and enjoy free entertainment before each movie.

MAY 7 BOERNE HANDMADE MARKET 9:00am to 4:00pm | Kendall County Fairgrounds 1307 River Road – Boerne Boerne Handmade Market is a bi-annual, one day event boasting creative and new vendors, selling all handmade items (no cutco/scentsy).The vendors range from bath and body products to home decor to children's items and even food items.

HAUPTSTRASSE QUILTFEST 9:00am to 4:00pm | Downtown Boerne Come and enjoy all that Downtown Boerne has to offer while admiring the handy work of our quilting community.

THE FARMERS MARKET AT THE CIBOLO 9:00am to 1:00pm | 33 Herff Road – Boerne Shop fresh local produce, farm fresh eggs, breads, jams, jellies, local honey and Texas Hill Country arts & crafts at the historic Herff Farm at the Cibolo Nature Center in Boerne. Enjoy free live music, gardening classes, cooking demonstrations and children’s craft activities, too.

MAY 7 CIBOLO NATURE CENTER “ART IN THE PARK” 10:00am | 33 Herff Road – Boerne This free community festival celebrates both the beauty of nature in bloom in the spring and artistic expression.Visual and performing artists are featured along with many hands on activities for everyone. Art in the Park is collaboration between Cibolo Nature Center and the Cibolo Arts Council.

BOERNE VFD ANNUAL FISH FRY AND AUCTION 4:30pm to 7:30pm | 726 N. Main St. – Boerne Come out and help support the BVFD at its annual fish fry! Food will be served from 4:30 to 7:30 pm.

There will also be a live auction by TexasBid, a silent auction and a raffle. Dance to the Lost Mule Band after the auction! $10/plate.

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Edward Jones Salutes

the courage and loyalty of our troops, both now and in the past. Thank you.

Ron Warden

Rebeca Short

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by B.R. “Randy” Allen III

Did you know, in 2015 over 560,000 notices were sent to homeowners in Bexar County, Texas, informing these owners that the appraised value of their home had increased by over $1,000 in the past year, and therefore their property taxes would be increasing as well? This means that over 80% of homes in Bexar County were subject to a noticeable property tax increase in the past year. Although it might not be possible to prevent your local taxing authority from appraising your home at a higher value than what you feel is “fair”, it is important to note that there are ways to challenge increases in your property taxes.

First, there are numerous exemptions that a homeowner may qualify for in Texas that would give tax breaks and therefore lower the amount the owner is paying in taxes each tax year. The most common exemption used is known as a Residence Homestead Exemption. In Texas, an individual that owns a home, and uses this home as their primary residence, may claim this exemption with their local taxing authority, granting at minimum, $25,000 off of the appraised value of the home, per year for the homeowner. Another common exemption is available to anyone over the age of 65 or anyone that qualifies as disabled under the Federal OldAge, Survivors and Disability Insurance Act. There are also exemptions available to disabled veterans, as well as their surviving spouses and children. It is important to note that these exemptions may be used in conjunction with one another. An individual that qualifies for more than one exemption should seek credit for every exemption possible.

The State of Texas does not allow any taxing entity to increase the “taxable value” of your home by more than 10% each year. This means that even if the “appraised value” of your home has risen from $100,000 to $150,000, being a 50% increase in value, this protection allows your taxing entity to tax you only at a value of $110,000, being a 10% increase, for the upcoming tax year. Yet another reason why it is important for a homeowner to claim a residential homestead exemption,

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if eligible.

All of the above can help property owners reduce the amount of taxes paid on their property by taking the appraised value and then adjusting it for exemptions. There are also ways for the property owner to contest the value at which their property was appraised. Any property owner who is subject to an increase in assessed property value by $1,000 or more over the past year, has the option to file a protest with the appraisal district of the county in which the property is located. These protests generally must be filed within 30 days of the date in which you received the notice of increase in property value. More information regarding deadlines and the process associated with an ad valorem tax contest can generally be obtained by contacting your local appraisal district, or visiting their website to obtain the necessary forms for filing said protest. Even though this process is intended to be one that can be navigated by the property owner themselves, it is advisable to seek a knowledgeable and experienced professional to guide you through this process and offer their assistance in lowering your tax burden, saving you money on your property taxes. There are clear benefits to seeking the guideance of a firm to act as your Agent for these property tax protests, in order to ensure that your rights as a property owner are fully protected throughout the protest.

With the rapid growth San Antonio and the Hill County are experiencing, property owners will continue to deal with regular increases in their property’s appraised value, but as a knowledgeable property owner, you can take the steps necessary to offset these increases, and keep your taxes at a fair and manageable rate. BBM Randy Allen is the Managing Partner of Allen & Associates, L.L.P., a law firm based in Boerne, Texas, whose practice areas include: Oil and Gas Title Examination, Real Estate, Litigation, Wills, Estate Planning, and Ad Valorem Property Tax Consultation.

Robert Scales is an Associate at Allen & Associates, L.L.P. and his practice experience includes Oil and Gas Law, Real Estate, and Estate Planning.

DON’T FORGET!

THE LAST DAY TO FILE A PROTEST OF YOUR INCREASE IN APPRAISED PROPERTY VALUE IS MAY 31, 2016, WITH YOUR LOCAL TAXING AUTHORITY.

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MAY 12 -15 MORE THAN JUST A MILE WEEKEND The new face of Boerne’s “Hill Country Mile” will debut May 12-15 with the “More Than Just a Mile” weekend celebration! The weekend kicks off when more than 30 retailers and eateries will stay open until 9:00 p.m. offering great deals!

MAY 13 LIVE AT THE LIBRARY – SILK SOJOURN 451 N. Main – Boerne 6:30pm to 8:00pm | Patrick Heath Public Library Join the PHPL for the enchanting sounds of Silk Sojourn.

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4TH ANNUAL ART WADDLE NEIGHBORHOOD ART WALK 10:00am to 4:00pm | Begin at 204 W. San Antonio – Boerne Local and surrounding artists will exhibit their work for viewing and/or purchase at the fourth annual Art Waddle.

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2ND THURSDAY OPEN HOUSE 10:00am | Downtown Boerne Participating local businesses consisting of one of a kind boutiques and restaurants extend their business hours and stay open until 9:00pm on the second Thursday of each month.

ELECTRIC CAR DAY! 10:00am to 2:00pm | Patrick Heath Public Library 451 N. Main – Boerne Celebrate renewable energy with the Electric Car Day Car Show! The San Antonio Electric Vehicle Club will be on hand as well as a few locals showing off their amazing cars to the public. Free and open to the public.

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MAY 10 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6:00pm to 8:00pm | City Council Chambers 124 Old San Antonio Road – Boerne

GBCC RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY APACHE RIFLEWORKS 1:30pm to 2:00pm | 50502 IH 10 W – Comfort

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MAY 9 KENDALL COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT 9:00am to 11:00am | Kendall County Courthouse 201 E. San Antonio Ave. – Boerne

MAY 12 GBCC RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY FOR HILL COUNTRY MILE 11:30am to 12:00pm | Main Plaza - Boerne

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The GVTC Foundation is supporting the Boerne Education Foundation with a $25,000 donation. The funds went to benefit BEF’s Rock on the Riviera fundraiser on April 16, 2016. The GVTC Foundation was the Cote d’ Azur title sponsor for the event.

The GVTC Foundation officers, Paula White, president and Sonia Aguillon, vice president, along with Jeff Mnick, the Foundation’s executive sponsor recently presented the $25,000 to Boerne Education Foundation representatives at GVTC’s Boerne Store.

“The GVTC Foundation is pleased to be the title sponsor for this year’s Rock on the Riviera gala,” Paula White, president, The GVTC Foundation, said, “This donation was made possible by a designated donation to the Foundation for BEF. We are honored to serve our community in this way.”

ABOUT GVTC: GVTC is a full-service communications provider offering high-speed Internet, digital cable TV, phone and interactive home security monitoring to residential and business customers to customers in far north San Antonio, the Texas Hill Country and South Central Texas. GVTC was first to the San Antonio market with fiber-to-the-home services, 1 Gbps internet speeds and symmetrical broadband speeds. GVTC also offers an extensive selection of business communication services available throughout its service area, New Braunfels and San Antonio.

GVTC is a Top 100 Fiber to the Home Company by Broadband Communities Magazine, for eight consecutive years, received the 2014 Broadband Vision Award for Service Provider by the Broadband Multimedia Marketing Association and selected a 2015 Top Operator by CableFAX The Magazine. GVTC has also received numerous Top Workplaces and Best Places to Work awards. The company’s philanthropic arm, The GVTC Foundation, is approaching two million dollars in

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THE GVTC FOUNDATION SIGNS ON AS TITLE SPONSOR FOR BOERNE EDUCATION FUNDRAISER

donations to charitable organizations, since its establishment in 2006. Learn more at GVTC.com In June 2014, the GVTC GigaRegion® was formed with the cities of Boerne, Bulverde and Gonzales. Through this unique public-private partnership, GVTC and the GigaRegion® cities jointly market the benefits of a fiber network, along with economic incentives, to compete for jobs and improve quality of life. BBM

Boerne Store Manager Brandy Griffin, along with The GVTC Foundation representatives, Paula White, Sonia Aguillon and Jeff Mnick, pose with Boerne Education Foundation officials to commemorate the $25,000 check presentation.

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by Dr. Anita Myers If you tend to procrastinate sched- Avoiding dental treatment until uling dental appointments, it may you feel pain inevitably results in help you to know there are really more extensive--and more costlygood reasons to overcome your -solutions. In dentistry, an “ounce avoidance and pick up the phone of prevention” truly is worth a to book your next visit. Here are pound of cure. some key motivators to help you #3 – AN ATTRACTIVE SMILE prioritize your dental health.

STRENGTHENS SOCIAL #1 – YOU CAN’T HAVE A INTERACTIONS HEALTHY BODY WITHOUT A A smile is one of the first HEALTHY MOUTH things someone will notice about If the eyes are the mirrors to an individual and is one of the the soul, then the mouth is the most obvious and effective means mirror to the health of the body. of non-verbal communication. It Multiple studies have substantiated conveys friendliness, happiness, the links between oral health and pleasure, and hospitality. It can cardiovascular disease, diabetes, even be infections, lifting the respiratory disease, osteoarthritis, moods of those around us. Social and even low birth weights in preg- acceptance and self-esteem can nant women. The common denom- be strongly affected by the influinator is inflammation. Lifestyle ence of a beautiful, healthy smile. changes, prescription drugs, or A study developed by Kelton even surgery may help the symp- Research found that Americans toms of these health problems, but perceive individuals with an attracfailure to also address disease in tive smile 45% more likely to get a the mouth limits how healthy you job when competing with someone can truly become. with similar skills and experience.

Besides tooth decay, there are Those with attractive smiles are many diseases that can occur in the also perceived as 58% more likely mouth. These are threats to one’s to be successful as well as more overall health and may even con- likely to be wealthy. stitute life-threatening episodes.

Don’t delay improving your #2 – WAITING UNTIL health, minimizing costly repairs, SOMETHING HURTS TO SEEK or obtaining your brightest, most TREATMENT IS A BAD IDEA beautiful smile. Prioritize your Chances are that each of us dental health today. BBM wants to enjoy chewing, speakDr. Anita Myers became intering, and smiling for the rest of our ested in dentistry when she just fourteen years old. lives. Teeth are meant to last a life- was Extensive treatment for a rare condition paved the way time. The best way to preserve our dental for a life-long passion to provide for others what she had been teeth is through preventive meagiven: a beautiful, healthy, consures such as nutrition, home care, fident smile. After a successful in Houston, she and her husband, Brooks, and management of clenching and career moved to the Boerne area and she started a new practice in the Methodist Boerne Medical Center. grinding. When treatment is indiShe specializes in Cosmetic Restorative Dentistry cated, early intervention is the key. and TMJ disorders. boernebusinessmonthly.com

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TAPATIO SPRINGS HILL COUNTRY RESORT HIRES AWARD-WINNING EXECUTIVE CHEF

Serving our Friends and Neighbors of the Hill Country Since 1916

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Tapatio Springs Resort is pleased to announce the hiring of Scott Cohen as its new Executive Chef. Cohen, a familiar name in the Texas food scene, enjoys a distinguished culinary reputation and has enviable experience at multiple five star establishments. He most recently served as Chef and Instructor at Le Cordon Blue College of Culinary Arts in Austin.

“We are thrilled to have Chef Cohen on the Executive Team,” said Caleb DuBose, Resort General Manager. “His vast experience has much to offer our members, guests and our associates. Chef Cohen’s reputation and creativity speak for itself.

He is an outstanding addition to the new Tapatio Springs Hill Country Resort.”

Chef Cohen began his illustrious career in 1981 at the Boca Raton Hotel and Club. He then was hired by The Mansion on Turtle Creek in Dallas during Wolfgang Puck’s tenure. In 1984, he moved to New York City where he spent the next 13 years working at the five star, five diamond Carlyle Hotel as Sous Chef,

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From its beginning in 1916, Kendall County Abstract Company has been Kendall County’s locally owned and operated title company. Over the last 99 years, we’ve earned the trust of real estate professionals because we’re experienced, we’re professional, and we care about our customers.

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VISIT US AT WWW.KCAC.NET La Reserve as Executive Sous Chef, and nationally acclaimed Tatou Supper Club as Executive Chef. In 1994, he became the Executive Chef at the four star, four diamond Stanhope Hotel where a new restaurant was built to showcase his creations. That same year, Chef Cohen was awarded the Bronze Medal of the French Vatel Club, honoring him as one of the nation’s outstanding young chefs and positioning him as one of the first American chefs to be honored with a membership to the prestigious club.

In 1997, Cohen traded in his subway pass and dusted off his cowboy boots, returning to Texas to serve as the Corporate Executive Chef of the acclaimed La Mansion del Rio Hotel & Spa and the Watermark Hotel & Spa, located along the world-renowned River Walk in San Antonio, Texas.

A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America at Hyde Park, Chef Cohen is author of the popular Texas Hill Country Cookbook which was published in 2007. BBM

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SLICK ROCK ENTREPRENEURS TURN CONCRETE INTO GOLD

by Joseph Lilli

David Harris and David Forren are two entrepreneurs who have figured out how to turn concrete into gold.

Well, not literally . . . but they are the masterminds behind Slick Rock, a successful national and international concrete site furnishing business in Boerne. The business partners who first created the largely successful Riverbed Concrete Inc. in 2003 have recently expanded their entrepreneurship with the formation of Slick Rock Inc. Slick Rock is a manufacturer of high-end architectural pre-cast concrete – namely, large scale planters, fire-bowls, and water features. And when I say “large,” I’m not kidding.

Massive in size, the products range from 350 to 6,000 pounds. The city of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport certainly agreed. They commissioned one of the company’s first commercial orders.

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security against terrorist attack, while enhancing the building’s new contemporary design.

“They wanted an extremely strong product that can literally stop a semi-truck as a perimeter security device (PSD), but that could also provide aesthetic appeal to the building’s décor. Slick Rock was the perfect fit,” Harris says.

Harris is quick to note that the concrete they use in their one-of-a-kind products is not your plain, run-of-the-mill concrete. It’s made from a proprietary “ultra-high performance” formula that has taken 12 years to develop, thereby lifting Slick Rock’s finished products to a new standard of industry excellence.

The recipe consists of cement, finely graded sands, entrained fibers, latex and acrylic compounds, blended pozzolan, water reducers and plasticizers. It quickly reached an impressive 12,000 pounds per square inch (psi).

After a recent strength test conducted by an independent testing facility, the owner initially didn’t believe the test sample was actually made from concrete. He declared the material was “twice as strong as any other concrete he’s tested in his career.”

In The Mix

The concrete formula is poured into custom fiberglass molds – handmade in the Philippines to Slick Rock specifications – from which thousands of identical concrete products are made. Each concrete copy is beautiful, durable to last a lifetime, and possesses exceptional strength and flexibility – properties far superior to typical concrete.

During the proprietary finishing process, technicians add vibrant, attractive colors with modeled undertones unique to Slick Rock products. These colors pair well with a wide variety of architectural styles and settings.

The use of fiberglass as a mold material is unique in the industry and stems from Harris’s background.

“Growing up, my family built Texas’ largest Coast Guard certified Trimaran yacht in our backyard. It was an interesting way to grow up, but from a very early age I’ve worked with fiberglass. When used to mold concrete, fiberglass is a very expressive material,” he says.

The company’s unique molds allow Slick Rock craftsmen the flexibility to create unique shapes, sizes, and designs with complex and compound curves that are not possible with other molding materials.

A Passion and Drive to Succeed

Building a thriving business from scratch can be hard for any entrepreneur. It takes the kind of tenacity and relentless dedication that comes from a personal passion and the drive

to succeed.

Successful entrepreneurs who focus on innovative products must also discover the strategies to deliver their new and unique products by creating demand in previously underserved markets. This is precisely what Harris, Forren and the Slick Rock team have accomplished.

“Once we created the products, we worked to effectively build a well-defined target market around what we created. Contractors and some of the most recognized architectural firms in the country have sought the exceptional product quality and unique performance standards we had to offer, and demand took off very rapidly,” Harris remarks. continued on page 18

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Wide Commercial Use

Slick Rock – a subsidiary of Riverbed Concrete – mass produces several superior-quality concrete products that add function and aesthetic appeal to architectural projects. With a focus on large commercial projects, architects, landscape architects, builders, and general contractors widely use their products in major commercial construction projects. Across the U.S., customers such as retail centers, city planners, restaurants, and schools/universities, just to name a few, are quickly discovering and utilizing the benefits of Slick Rock products.

“While we created Riverbed Concrete to meet a growing demand for customized decorative concrete products back in 2003, we have now established

Manufactured in Boerne

Slick Rock pre-cast concrete products are manufactured exclusively in Boerne and are shipped across the country from its local production facility.

“Through a close network of trucking companies and surprisingly affordable shipping rates, considering how large and heavy our products are, we have found Boerne’s central location and easy access to both IH-10 and I-35 to be an ideal location for national distribution,” Harris says.

To accommodate the rising demand for Slick Rock products, the company built a 12,000 square foot production facility in 2014, located at 13 Pfeiffer Road in Boerne. A 3,000 square foot addition quickly followed, with plans for an additional production area to keep up with growing demand and an extenuation of their showroom that’s already in the works.

Fiberglass Alternatives

“We are in the beginning stages of offering our Slick Rock products in light weight fiberglass alternatives.

Slick Rock to mass produce high-end concrete products for a national market where our sales are taking us well outside the State of Texas,” says Harris, president and CEO of the two companies.

With customer requests from as far off as Saudi Arabia, the Maldives Islands, and London, England, the appeal for their products is very far reaching.

“With Slick Rock, we now have the luxury to focus on production rates and efficiency in a different light from how we track custom projects. With this, we are better able to focus our efforts in exposing our products to a much broader target audience,” he adds.

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These alternatives will retail at lower price points and are directed towards a customer market that doesn’t require the exceptional strength and weight of our commercially developed concrete products.

“Fiberglass enables us to offer exciting new shapes, sizes, colors, and textures that will be unique to the fiberglass line of products, and it allows us to explore a wider variety of possibilities that are not possible with concrete,” Harris declares.

Many of these fiberglass products will be available through direct sale or garden center/home improvement retailers.

“Until now, the residential market has been a small part of Slick Rock’s business strategy, but with the introduction of lightweight fiberglass alternatives that will quickly change. With the ease of availability through retail chains, and the inherent light and resilient properties of fiberglass, this addition makes our product offerings much more accessible for DIY installation to beautify not only commercial spaces, but also individual homes,” he says.

While Slick Rock concrete products will continue to be manufactured in Boerne, the fiberglass products will be manufactured exclusively for Slick Rock in the Philippines and Yucatan, Mexico, and imported to Texas for national distribution.

“It will be a very big step towards expanding the Slick Rock product line and growing our sales,” Harris adds.

Employee-Focused

Besides the exceptionally high-quality concrete products for which Slick Rock is known for, there are many other reasons for their overwhelming success – creative innovation, outside-the-box thinking, and specializing in a select few areas of expertise, to name a few.

Yet, Harris also points to his dedicated employees of both Riverbed Concrete Inc. and Slick Rock Inc., and states that none of Slick Rock’s success would have been possible without the quality and dedication of its employees.

“I just can’t say enough about our tremendous team of individuals – all very dedicated and passionate about the products and services that we provide. Each brings a unique skill set and dedication that I can directly attribute towards every step of our growth.

Our team works tirelessly every day to create, market, and sell our one-of-a-kind products. I can’t say enough about how proud and humbled I am to work with such an amazing group of individuals.”

When it comes to what lies ahead for Slick Rock and its high-quality, elegantly crafted concrete and fiberglass products, perhaps French author and visionary Jules Verne says it best, “Anything one person can imagine, other people can make real.” BBM

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Help Your Children Avoid Student Debt Burden

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It’s not so easy being a college kid these days. The job market for recent graduates has been shaky while, at the same time, students are leaving school with more debt than ever before. If you have children who will someday be attending college, should you be worried?

You might indeed have cause for concern. Americans now owe more on student loans than on credit cards, according to the Federal Bank of New York, the U.S. Department of Education and other sources. For the college class of 2011, the most recent year for which figures are available, the average student loan debt was about $26,500, according to the Institute for College Access and Success’s Project on Student Debt.

This type of debt load, coupled with the struggles to find a wellpaying job commensurate with their education, is causing many recent graduates to get off on the wrong foot in terms of developing savings and investment strategies that could help them throughout their lives.

So, what can you do?

If you want to help your kids pay for college, you may want to consider a 529 plan. When you invest in a 529 plan, all withdrawals will be free from federal income taxes, as long as the money is used for qualified college expenses. (However, non-qualified withdrawals may be subject to ordinary income tax plus a 10% penalty on the earnings portion.) Contribution limits are high, and, contributions may be eligible for a tax deduction or credit for residents in certain states.

A 529 plan, while valuable, is not the only college savings vehicle available. You may also want to consider a Coverdell Education Savings Account, which, like a 529 plan, can generate tax-free earnings if the money is used for higher education expenses. However, a Coverdell account’s contribution limits are much lower than those of a 529 plan.

You could also establish a custodial account, known as an UGMA or UTMA, which offers some tax benefits and no contribution limits.

Nonetheless, while these vehicles may help you save and invest for college, they may also divert resources that you might have used for other financial goals — such as a comfortable retirement. Of course, it’s not an “either-or” situation — there’s nothing stopping you from contributing to a 529 plan, Coverdell account or custodial account along with your 401(k) and IRA. Clearly, though, it will take discipline and perseverance on your part to save and invest for both your children’s education and your own retirement. Like everyone else, you don’t have unlimited resources. But you do have another ally — time. The earlier you begin investing for education and retirement, the greater your chances of achieving your goals in these areas. And by understanding how your goals interact, you can work to make sure you don't inadvertently derail one when saving for another.

Avoiding the student loan “debt trap” while still making progress toward your retirement savings will require creative thinking — and both you and your children may have to make some sacrifices along the way.

But the ultimate goals — a college degree that isn’t one big IOU and a comfortable retirement — are worth the effort. BBM Ron Warden is a financial advisor for Edward Jones.

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THE 2016 CONCERT DATES ARE: April 23 Brandon’s Revue (Strahan & The Good Neighbors; 2nd artist: Summer Dean) May 21 (Jazz Blues and Diamonds) June 18 (The Court Jesters) July 23 (Joe King Carrasco) August 20 (Mr. Will opening for La Tampiquena) September 17 (The Lost Mule Band) All concerts are family friendly and attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and drinks and eats to enjoy an evening of live music and dancing. Each concert will feature the Firehouse Fare food truck and Paciugo Italian Gelato. Doors open at 7:00 PM. Music starts at 7:30 PM. The line-up of unique musicians are carefully selected to provide a series of evenings focused on music and community in the great outdoors. The first concert on April 23rd will feature Doug Strahan and the Good Neighbors and Summer Dean - two infinitely talented singersongwriters bringing their original music to the Cibolo stage for a show you won’t want to miss.

The May 21st concert will bring the Jazz, Blues & Diamonds, delivering hits from the Rat Pack to Motown with some disco and country thrown in. This talented ensemble delights playing those classics that’ll bring out the singer in you.

On June 18th, the Court Jesters, San Antonio’s “Band of Lawyers”, will give a rousing perfor-

mance of horn-driven rock and rhythm & blues classics. Moondance presents Joe King Carrasco on July 23rd. Start your “Party Weekend” with original garage-bander and Tex-Mex rock-androller! Special events will include moon viewing and moonshine tasting with our partners at Texas Public Radio. The August 20th show is ideal for adults and children alike. Mr. Will will be opening for La Tampiquena. The varied repertoire will have you dancing in the aisles to Tex-Mex polkas, honky-tonk, ‘70s rock-and-roll and funk. Fun for the whole family and music-lovers of all ages!

The concert series will wrap up on September 17th with the Lost Mule Band. This group of six has been performing together for more than 25 years and offers a toe-tapping mix of traditional country, classic rock, blues and Texas swing. Be sure to wear your dancin’ shoes!

The 2016 Moondance Concert Series is presented by Frost Bank, the Brandon Fund and Cibolo Nature Center & Farm. Frost Bank handles Banking, Investments and Insurance and was established in 1868.The Brandon GallagherManning Memorial Fund was established to support the work of the CNC & Farm. Brandon was a 21-year old aspiring musician when he was killed in a tragic car accident on I-10 just outside of San Antonio on May 12, 2001.

ETickets prices for the individual concerts are as follows: CNC & Farm Members-$7.50; Nonmembers-$10; Senior Citizens Age 65 and up-$5; Kids Under 12-Free. Season passes are available: CNC & Farm Member-$40.00; Non-member-$50.00.

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Electric Coffee has opened it’s doors in Boerne, Texas. Their boutique coffee shop, provides the finest quality coffee from all over the world, and personal, friendly service. Owner Clifton Harris strives to make Electric Coffee a favorite stop for the whole family, as they also serve hot tea, smoothies and other items, including pastries from Bakery Lorraine. Stop in soon and hang out, grab a guitar or get some work done. Their friendly and relaxed atmosphere allows you to plug in, turn on and wake up to face the world with a smile. Electric Coffee is located 215 W. Bandera Rd., Ste. 115 in Boerne and their phone number is (830) 331-2272. Be sure to visit their website electriccoffeeshop.com.

Texas Gourmet Pantry has been in business since 2011. It is located in a small cute cottage in Olde Town in Boerne, Texas on Main Street. They don’t have a lot of space but they have a lot of Taste! Texas Gourmet Pantry specializes in a variety of Texas made food items from all over the Lone Star State. Whether you are a gourmet chef, backyard griller or entertaining friends, they have something special for you. Owner Melissa Stapleton also carries Texas crafted lotions, soaps & gift items and specialize in creating wonderfully unique gift baskets perfect for any occasion. Texas Gourmet Pantry is located at 233 S. Main St., Ste. J in Boerne, their phone number is (830) 331-2259 and please visit their website texasgourmetpantry.com.

Jenna Kay is associated with Crawford Luxury and Keller Williams Luxury Homes International at the exclusive KW Portfolio Office and specialized in the San Antonio and Hill Country Market. It is her philosophy that luxury service is expected and deserved at any price point. Whether you are a first time buyer or a real estate enthusiast, Jenna Kay ensures the same process and support is applied. With customer service at the forefront, a passion for helping people and an eye for detail and creative problem solving solutions, Jenna Kay ensures the utmost satisfaction by placing your individualized needs first and guaranteeing a positive experience. Jenna Kay is also an accredited and insured home staging professional. You can contact Jenna Kay at (713) 449-3695, her office is located at 10 Dominon Dr. in San Antonio and you can visit her website jennakayliving.com.

The Overlook is the newest Independent Living residence within the Menger Springs luxury senior living community.

It features private residences of modern architecture with a brand-new dining venue and additional common spaces. High ceilings, premium fixtures, crown molding, spacious patios, balconies and a gorgeous Hill Country location truly set The Overlook’s senior apartments apart. If you’re looking for maintenance-free retirement living, The Overlook outshines the rest.

You can find The Overlook at Menger Springs at 1150 Grand Blvd. in Boerne. You can also call Business Development Sales Specialist Sandra Scott at (830) 816-4400 or check out their website www.mmliving.org for more information.

Since 1983 when Boyer Custom Homes was founded in Garden Ridge, Texas, they have built unique custom homes tailored to each clients lifestyle while guiding them through the process in a fun and thoughtful way. President and Owner Gregory Boyer’s company and trade partners are committed to the never ending improvement of their product design, construction process, and customer experience.

They proudly serve Boerne, San Antonio, Garden Ridge and the surrounding Texas Hill Country. You can find Boyer Custom Homes at 113 Pleasant Valley Dr. in Boerne, call them at (210) 651-9416 and visit their website www.boyercustomhomes.com for more information.

The new Boerne Amphitheater at the Library has been completed. The construction funding was provided by the Majestic Ranch Arts Foundation, the Boerne Public Library Foundation and the City of Boerne. The Majestic Ranch Arts Foundation purchased the beautiful bronze art work in and around the amphitheater. A concert kicked off the Grand Opening weekend which was followed by the dedication ceremony followed by local entertainment and food for everyone. The Boenre Amphitheater at the Library is located on the library grounds behind the Patrick Heath Public Library, 451 N. Main St. in Boerne. For more information about the Amphitheater and Library, please call (830) 249-3053 or visit www.boernelibrary.org.

Pixie is a new women’s clothing boutique located on Main Street in historic, downtown Boerne. Owner Brandi Sees offers the latest in fashion, from apparel to jewelry and accessories starting at newborn and go up to plus sizes. If you haven’t paid Pixie and Brandi a visit, stop on by! 129 S. Main St. in Boerne.

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Hunting & Gathering has moved Next door to 101 S. Main Street, Suite A in Boerne! They are hunting for treasures large and small, they are gathering them every week. Many of their items are “one-of-a-kind” finds. They also are visiting markets across the country in New York, Atlanta and Dallas to find select items that they can reorder and have new merchandise coming in every month and keep photos updated on their web-site. Owner Lila Reed loves having you visit her shop and hope you will visit their website huntingandgatheringforthehome.com often to see what’s new.

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Cryotherapy is a revolutionized whole body therapy that uses fast cooling through exposure to subzero temperatures, which induces a physiological reaction sending oxygen rich nutrients, endorphins, and adrenaline throughout your body. At HC Cryotherapy they offer whole body cryotherapy, infrared sauna massage and NormaTec massage services. They just opened the Boerne location at 109 Waterview Pkwy Ste. 102. For an appointment you can call owner Jennifer Rust or Cryotherapy Technician Sheri Walker in their office at (830) 331-1336 or go online at hccryo.com.

There’s a updated and new convenience store in Boerne! The Boerne Short Stop!

The store was recently purchased by Charles Reichenau and he gave the store a new name and look. The Boerne store is the newest addition and eight store for Charles. Stop by Boerne Short Stop at 824 North Main St. in Boerne. You can contact Charles at (325) 347-6561.

economy TEXAS GRADUALLY RECOVERING FROM OIL DOWNTURN

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Texas’ economy is slowly recovering from the impact of the 2015 oil price collap​se. The state gained 181,800 nonagricultural jobs from March 2015 to March 2016, an annual growth rate of 1.5 percent, lower than the nation’s growth rate of 2 percent. The nongovernment sector added 148,400 jobs, an annual growth rate of 1.5 percent compared with 2.3 percent for the nation’s private sector.

According to the Real Estate Center’s latest Monthly Review of the Texas Economy, March 2016 was the third month the state’s economy posted an annual employment growth rate exceeding the annual growth rate in December 2015, indicating that the Texas economy has passed the worst impact of the downturn.

Texas’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate last month fell to 4.3 percent from 4.4 percent a year ago. The nation’s rate decreased from 5.5 to 5 percent.

All Texas industries except mining and logging, manufacturing, and transportation, warehousing and utilities had more jobs.

Leisure and hospitality ranked first in job creation followed by education and health services, trade, and financial activities.

All Texas metro areas except Victoria, Longview, Midland, and Odessa had more jobs. Dallas-Plano-Irving ranked first in job creation, followed by College Station-Bryan, Austin-Round Rock, Sherman-Denison, Killeen-Temple, and Lubbock.

The state’s actual unemployment rate was 4.5 percent. Amarillo had the lowest unemployment rate, followed by Austin-Round Rock, Lubbock, College Station-Bryan, Dallas-Plano-Irving, and San Antonio-New Braunfels. BBM Information courtesy of Real Estate Center​​Online News

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Boerne

Boerne

122 West Bandera • Boerne, TX 78006 830-331-9118 Bulverde Singing Hills • 830-438-0416 Opening Summer of 2016

128 W. Bandera, Suite 2 • Boerne, TX 78006 830-755-4635 Bulverde Singing Hills • 830-438-0416 Opening Summer of 2016 Member FDIC

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222 S. Main | Boerne, Texas

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STONEGATE SUBDIVISION – 109 STONEGATE – BOERNE

Four Bedrooms, each with own bath. Incredible Storage. Open Floor plan. Combination Living, Dining, Kitchen. Extra living space with 300 sq.ft. Florida room. 1/2 Acre close to town. One Bedroom & Full Bath down. Office nook. Laundry is spacious with sewing/crafting space and storage. Oversized garage. Garden. Greenhouse. Potting shed. Mature trees. Master suite has 5 closets. Covered Balcony off Master with access to yard!

MLS# 1171918 | $399,000 Contact Carol Schultz – (210) 268-3691

THE WOODS OF FREDERICK CREEK – 113 PILSEN DR – BOERNE

Price Improvement! Immaculate brick home located only two blocks from the new Fabra Elementary school. Private location on quiet cul-de-sac. Two living areas, private master bedroom suite downstairs.

Formal dining room, breakfast area, high ceilings. Sprinkler system, in-wall pest control, wired for security. Family home owners park for the kids. Media room upstairs. Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer included with an acceptable offer.

MLS# 1154631 | $327,000 Contact Steve Bennett – (210) 287-3776

BENTWOOD SUBDIVISION - 126 DEER HOLLOW – BOERNE

RECENTLY UPDATED! Move in condition. Wonderful location in well established neighborhood. Large 1 acre lot with beautiful landscaping.

Granite kitchen countertops, cathedral ceilings in living room & master bedroom. KCAD sq. ft. is incorrect. It is approx. 1852 Sq. Ft. Florida room has a separate a/c unit and makes for a great second living area. A must to see!

MLS# 1174148 | $285,000 Contact Sara Baird – (210) 317-9996

13.82 +/- ACRES - BERGENPLATZ RANCHES – BOERNE

TRUE Horse Property... good soil and level grazing land. Property also offers beautiful Oak trees and several great sites. Bergenplatz offers a superior location approximately 5 miles from downtown Boerne. All large acreage tracts in this subdivision offer the peace and quiet of country living. No time frame to build, and reasonable building restrictions.

MLS# 1171766 | $329,000 Contact Karen Mathison – (830) 446-9134

Experience • Skill • Dedication

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