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GENERATIONS OF GROWTH

INSPIRED INNOVATION

EDUCATION FOR THE FUTURE

Garland-born businesses have stood the test of time

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Richland College Corporate Services values your time and your investment. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality training that strengthens your workforce and raises productivity. Our customized training programs are delivered through corporate contracts, open enrollment night and weekend classes, and state and locally supported grant funding.

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exceptional guest experience to our customers. They took the time to really learn our business and develop targeted training specific to our museum envi-

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that many employees think she is a museum employee.

— Mike Costello Vice President, Human Resources Perot Museum of Nature and Science

-Manufacturing -IT Training -Business -Safety Productivity -Language/ -Management Communication “Working with Richland College was a very rewarding opportunity for our employees. They were challenged in Lean Six Sigma and several other courses in career and leadership development. The Texas Workforce Commission provided a grant for our training and the training proved to be very helpful and enriching.”

– Jon Diggs Human Resources Manager Interceramic USA

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TABLE OF CONTENTS | THE GARLAND GUIDE 2015

The Garland Guide 2015

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GENERATIONS OF GROWTH

INSPIRED INNOVATION

AFFORDABILITY & PRACTICALITY

GETTING SETTLED

ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS

BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

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Future Generations of Growth

Small Business Inspired to Make a Big Difference

Tax Rates & Affordability

Residential Real Estate on the Upswing in Garland

Garland Retail

Employee Statistics & Workforce Development

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Helpful Community Numbers

Experience the Arts in Garland

13 A City of Partnerships

14 Agriculture, Industry & Innovation

18 Roach Feed & Seed

34 GISD: Education for the Future

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Garland Power & Light

DCCCD & Continued Education

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22 Garrett Metal Detectors

Parks & Recreation

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Baylor Medical Center at Garland

Celebrating 120 Years of ServiceThe Garland Chamber of Commerce

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Getting Around In Garland

Business Directory

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10 Steps to Starting Your Small Business

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A Welcome from the Chairman of the Board & the Mayor of Garland Dear Chamber Members and Community Stakeholders,

Welcome to Garland!

Welcome to the Garland Chamber of Commerce, “The Connecting Source.”

Throughout its history, the Garland Chamber of Commerce has worked tirelessly to promote a vibrant and healthy economy in Garland while advancing the interests of our members and the community as a whole.

The Garland Chamber continues to serve our community as a catalyst for economic growth, business success, networking, marketing, entrepreneurship, legislative advocacy, education, innovation and more. The strong collaborative partnership between the business community, City of Garland, Garland ISD and the Garland Chamber of Commerce continues to grow and helps to ensure that our business community thrives. Our select and specialized Chamber staff stands ready to apply the resources necessary to enhance the growth and success of our business community.

The Chamber’s goals will continue to focus on providing an environmentally conscious, safely-functioning infrastructure, establishing a welcoming community, creating pathways to an educated and work-ready community, and embracing diversity as well as its attributes. Through implementation of these strategic goals, the Chamber can truly be the Connecting Source for economic development and a more vibrant community.

Garland will continue to be a community known for its appealing neighborhoods, globally-connected business hub, beautiful parks, active lake-front, and natural areas.

On behalf of the Chamber staff and Board of Directors, we want to thank you for choosing Garland and reaffirm that we are committed to providing industry leading performance while being a positive, unifying force in our community through an ever-changing economy.

Sincerely,

Barry Young Chairman of the Board

Welcome to Garland! We began as a small cotton farming community in the mid-1800’s and, once the railroad came to town, Garland has flourished and is now the 12th most populous city in Texas! This is easy to understand given Garland’s natural beauty, sources of entertainment, abundant opportunities for growth, and its strong focus on community.

Recognized for its natural beauty, Garland has 2,300 acres of parkland with 68 parks, 40 playgrounds and 20 miles of trails and natural paths. At Firewheel Golf Course, golfers can enjoy rolling hills, big trees and sunny days while playing on one of three courses.

For entertainment, there is something for everyone. In Historic Downtown Garland, you will find original boutiques, a variety of restaurants and our own arts district. Visit the modern Firewheel Town Center for access to over 100 shops, restaurants and an AMC movie theater with 18 screens to see all the new releases. And don’t forget Lake Ray Hubbard, which offers residents and visitors water skiing, boating, sailing, and fishing.

With a competitive business atmosphere, we are growing opportunities for Garland’s businesses to thrive and expand while new businesses are welcomed in every day. Garland’s newly created Economic Development Department has partnered with the existing Economic Development Partnership comprised of the Garland Chamber of Commerce, Garland Independent School District and Richland College to kick start growth and strategic business placement. Currently, the partnership is targeting business and real estate investment into key areas of the city to rejuvenate further growth and redevelopment.

Garland’s strong focus on community ensures our residents’ wellbeing and emphasizes quality of life. This year, Garland partnered with United Way to build and give away two zero-emission, energyefficient homes to two of our community’s veterans, illustrating not only the support of our veterans, but our efforts to promote sustainable housing and green growth. Look no further than our Efficiency Idea Book for advanced efficiency techniques improving the quality of light and air in our residents’ homes through simple do-it-yourself projects.

This award-winning and internationally-acclaimed publication becomes increasingly relevant as Garland continues to be at the forefront for energy efficiency and water conservation.

By making our communities strong and creating opportunities for current and future residents and business owners, Garland is growing and flourishing. We invite you to come live, work and play in Garland!

Sincerely,

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Preparing for Future Generations of Growth in Garland Garland is fortunate to be part of one of the fastest-growing regions in the country. Over the next few years, tremendous economic growth is projected for the Dallas-Fort Worth region as a whole.

Garland is fortunate to be part of one of the fastest-growing regions in the country. Over the next few years, tremendous economic growth is projected for the Dallas-Fort Worth region as a whole. Based on Envision Garland studies, the DFW region is projected to have an estimated 9.1 million residents by the year 2030.

Conservatively, Garland is estimated to grow to a population of more than 240,000 residents by that time. The City of Garland plans to utilize its many existing assets to benefit from this anticipated growth. In an effort to do so strategically, the City staff, residents, business owners, property owners, and stakeholders established the Envision Garland Comprehensive Plan.

This master plan was designed in 2010 to clearly define guidelines for achieving the community vision over the next 20 years to 2030. Through strategies that address land use, housing, neighborhoods, economic development, transportation, infrastructure, and community design needs, Envision Garland gives the community a broad view of what can be expected in the years to

come. It also establishes a set of coordinated policies and strategies guiding the City’s development future and provides a resource for City departments, investors, property owners, and others seeking to invest in the community. Garland enters its future with the expectation of continuing the re-development and expansion of an already vibrant and varied business community. Garland’s government, residents, businesses, stakeholders and organizations are all focused on continuing this boom of success together.

The vision for the Downtown Garland Catalyst Area has already kicked off with some major changes in the works at City Hall, including the construction of a public parking garage and new apartment complex. Garland’s historic Landmark Museum and railcar have also been relocated to make room for more future developments in the area. In fact, evaluating the Downtown Square design to create a larger, more functional, and inviting public space is one of the next steps included in Envision Garland for the revitalization of community design.

CONCEPTUAL DRAWING OF GARLAND’S NEW CITY HALL, CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION

“ By 2030, Garland is expected to grow to a population of more than 240,000 residents.”

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Garland’s Vision for 2030 In 2030, Garland will be a community that blends timeless tradition and modern advancements into a distinctive destination for people and businesses.

The community will successfully adapt to evolving needs and benefit from new opportunities, solidifying the city’s identity as a sustainable community with a hometown feel. Garland will continue to be a community known for its appealing neighborhoods, globally-connected business hub, beautiful parks, active lakefront, and natural areas.

To read the Envision Garland Comprehensive Plan in its entirety, visit www.garlandtx.gov/gov/lq/pcd/longrange/envision

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A City of Partnerships From the Beginning ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

The city of Garland has seen a substantial amount of growth since its humble beginnings as a farm town in the early 1800s, but one thing has never changed. Early visionaries and cunning businessmen have always seen the intrinsic value in a city whose stakeholders work together.

“Garland’s unique and nationally-recognized Economic Development Partnership brings the Garland Chamber of Commerce, the City of Garland, the Garland Independent School District and the Dallas County Community College District together to attract and retain business in our community.

This innovative approach allows us to provide progressive services to both our small & large businesses.”

- MAYOR DOUGLAS ATHAS

This was especially true in 1995 when the Garland Economic Development Partnership (GEDP) formally connected the City of Garland, the Garland Independent School District and the Garland Chamber of Commerce in an effort to build a sustainable economy.

This is a uniquely-structured organization that has been directly responsible for the growth of more than $1.5 billion in new commercial tax base and the addition of more than 18,000 jobs.

The Garland Chamber is largely responsible for marketing the Partnership and communicating with real estate brokers, developers and site selectors to convey the advantages of doing business in Garland. All economic development activities are overseen by twelve steering committee members, including four representatives from each partner.

Helping to achieve the goal of an economically viable and sustainable Garland is a distinguished group of more than 50 private business investors, who give annual financial and leadership support, and have chosen to join hands in the never-ending task of enhancing the community of Garland through quality growth and retention. We salute all our partners in their resolve to work together in achieving our community’s common goals.

Economic Development Investors American National Bank of Texas • Atlas Copco • Atmos Energy Corporation • Audubon Village Shopping Center • Bank of Texas • Baylor Medical Center at Garland • Cencore Realty Services • Cooper Concrete Co. • Daisy Brand • Ecolab, Inc. • Employee Solutions • Executive Press Inc. • Garland Heating & Air Conditioning Co. Inc. • GCA Services Group, Inc. • General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems • Huber Prater and Henson, P.C., Husch Blackwell LLP • IDQ, USA • Inwood National Bank • Jupiter Chevrolet, Inc. • KARLEE • Keller Williams Realty • Kraft Food Group • MAPEI Corp. • Massey Cadillac • Micropac Industries, Inc. • Milestone Electric, Air & Security • National Oilwell Varco • Northwestern Mutual • NPL Construction Co. • O.D. Mayor Foundation • Oncor • Plastipak Packaging, Inc. • Primera Companies, Inc. • Richland College • Rusty Wallis Volkswagen • Silver Line by Anderson • Stan Luckie & Associates, Inc. • The Archer Company • Veritex Community Bank • Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

2014 Project Highlights THE GARLAND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP HAD ANOTHER GREAT YEAR IN 2014 AS EXISTING GARLAND BUSINESSES CONTINUED TO GROW AND EXPAND.

2014 GEDP Statistics Tax Base Additions: $246,700,000 Jobs Created: 923

SEE A FEW OF THE YEAR’S NOTABLE PROJECTS BELOW.

Kraft Foods Expansion Kraft Foods Group, Inc. is one of the largest food and beverage companies in North

La Fabrica Relocation Opened in 1988, El Rancho Supermarket, parent company of La Fabrica, LLC

America and has a deep portfolio of food and beverage brands in the cheese, refrigerated

d/b/a BakeMex has been dedicated to making the Hispanic population in the

meals, beverage, and grocery categories. Kraft products can be found in the pantries and

United States feel at home.

refrigerators of virtually every household in the United States and Canada.

Since 1949, Kraft has been a valued corporate citizen of Garland. Its Garland facility employs 235 people and manufactures BBQ sauce, salad dressing and Capri Suns.

In 2013, the facility began construction to add the new Cheesy Skillets production

In 2014, La Fabrica, LLC relocated a fresh baked goods production facility from Mexico to Garland. The company leased vacant warehouse space, which was previously occupied

by El Rancho, and made leasehold improvements into a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility/commissary to sell and distribute to grocery locations. La Fabrica plans to hire

lines. This significant, multi-year project for Kraft Foods’ Garland plant will increase

up to 100 new employees, make at least $3 million in building improvements and

both capacity and manufacturing flexibility. Total potential investment will be $84

purchase about $7 million in new equipment over the next three years.

million in building upgrades, machinery and equipment and 325 jobs will be added.

Construction is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2015.

Distribution Drive Development

MAPEI Corporation Expansion

Distribution Drive to build a 165,000 square-foot LEED (Leadership in Energy and

Mapei Corporation, started in the 1970s, has been in Garland since 1992

Huntington Industrial Partners will develop approximately 10.2 acres on Environmental Design) certified project. This will be the first LEED certified industrial

and has a 160,000 square-foot facility and 160 employees locally. Worldwide,

building in Garland. This high quality, cross doc, 32-foot clear height building will

Mapei has always been an innovative company in the development of flooring

provide an opportunity to attract Fortune 500 companies as well as high quality local

installation and concrete restoration products.

tenants that will have positive impact on growth in employment base and tax base

With this expansion, Mapei will add 55,000 square feet of warehouse space to increase capacity of the existing facility, which will create an additional $5.5 million Real Estate and $1.5 million Business Personal Property value in Garland.

Nutribiotech U.S. Headquarters Nutribiotech Co., Ltd., headquartered in South Korea, has steadily grown since

and overall economic development of Garland. The company will invest more than $6.5 million and expect completion in the second quarter of 2015.

Carroll Company Expansion Carroll Company was founded in 1921 and is recognized as the nation’s leading manufacturer of branded institutional cleaning and maintenance chemicals. The

its establishment in 2002 with an aim to enhance the health and happiness of

company is structured to produce both nationally-recognized brand-name products

the aging population through preventative medicine. Nutribiotech manufactures

as well as distribution or customer-specific private brands. The Carroll Company

health and dietary supplements which are sold in more than 20 countries.

Garland plant consolidated 185,000 square feet of manufacturing and distribution

The company has established a location for its U.S. headquarters and a

in Maryland and 75,000 square feet from a California facility, moving the plant from

manufacturing facility in Garland. When complete, total potential investment

a 2 million gallon per year facility to a 5 million gallon per year facility in a little

will exceed $40 million in building upgrades, construction of new buildings,

less than eighteen months. The Carroll Company had invested nearly $2.5 million

machinery and equipment over the next four years. Operations are estimated to

in equipment and capital improvement in order to take over the productions. It is

begin as this publication goes to print at the end of 2014.

anticipating an additional $2 million investment over the next three to five years.

Jupiter Trade Center Development

Massimo Motor Relocation

IDI, based in Atlanta, and Gazeley, a London-based industrial real estate

Founded in 2009, Massimo Motor Sports, LLC was based in Irving, TX and

company, formed a new $3.5 billion logistics property platform in 2013. IDI Gazeley

offers some of the most sought-after UTV’s and ATV’s in the industry. Massimo

constitutes one of the largest global players in the logistics property sector with 58

is partnered with hundreds of authorized dealers and some of the largest outdoor

million square feet of existing premier assets and prime land sites to develop an

retail stores throughout the U.S., including Tractor Supply Co. and Sutherlands. Every

additional 68 million square feet of distribution facilities near major markets and

authorized Massimo dealer has been handpicked to ensure each Massimo customer

transport routes in North America, Europe, and China.

receives only the best when it comes to customer service and support.

IDI Gazeley will invest more than $17 million to develop a 472,238 square foot

Massimo Motor will relocate their headquarters from Irving to Garland and

state-of-the-art industrial building designed to accommodate both manufacturers and

renovate the 280,000 square-foot former Sears Fashion Center building. This

distribution-type companies already existing in the city limits, as well as, new users to

building has been vacant for more than six years and requires significant investment

the North Texas Industrial market.

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Texas Made Here FROM AGRICULTURE TO INDUSTRY & INNOVATION More than 125 years ago, the rival communities of Duck Creek and Embree set aside grievances and combined on neutral ground in the new city of Garland, Texas. Today the city has grown into a globally-recognized manufacturing base for a wide spectrum of industry.

Before this evolution was ever conceived, a small group of soldiers’ wives set the stage for the strong will of generations of Garland citizens.

As told in Richard Abshire’s “Garland: A Contemporary History,” cotton was in short supply during the Civil War. Families were running out of resources as they watched wagons full of the cotton bales they so desperately needed be transported to battle grounds to be used as barricades. Unwilling to let the needs of their families go unmet, the group of women seized a wagon loaded with those precious bales, jumped on board, and pushed a bale to the ground to claim as their own. Either

out of admiration or amusement the driver left the bale with the hijackers and continued on his way. The bravery and determination of these women perfectly embody the spirit of Garland entrepreneurs through a rich history of agriculture, industry and innovation.

Garland is a place that does whatever it takes to get the job done. From those early times when cotton production was king, through the railroad era, and on to manufacturing, the city has continued to build on the fundamental principle that a city’s economy will grow when it makes something. When the community needed basic energy services, Garland built Garland Power & Light, a city-owned and operated power company. When

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cotton and onion crops could no longer sustain the local economy, the Chamber of Commerce began recruiting industry, starting with Craddock Foods and the Byer-Rolnick Hat Corporation in the thirties. Just a short decade later in 1941, Southern Aircraft, Guiberson Diesel, Continental Motors, and Luscombe Airplane Corp. came to town. Collectively those companies employed more than 5,000 people and the list of companies recruited continued to grow at a remarkable rate. Today, those companies are recognizable by their current names, General Dynamics, Raytheon, Hatco, and Kraft, among others.

Garland hosts a wealth of resources and facilities to help manufacturers

seamlessly grow and adapt. Craft Master took over a building that was formerly an abandoned Eckert’s warehouse. Companies like Valspar and Atlas Copco came to town via acquisitions of the thriving businesses of Desoto Paint and Ingersoll Rand.

Known for an intense entrepreneurial spirit, Garland companies like KARLEE (a Malcolm Baldrige Award winner) and Garrett Metal Detectors grew from garage shops to internationallyrecognized industry leaders.

Today, Garland is home to more than 350 manufacturers thriving on a tremendous labor force, supportive city services, superior education, and the proximity to customers and suppliers.

Though Garland’s cotton-picking days are a distant memory, the city still believes that the economy will thrive when its businesses are making something, and Garland is making a lot.

This is why, without hesitation, those who know Garland best can say, Texas is made here.

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place that does whatever it takes to get the job done... the city has continued to build on the fundamental principle that a city’s economy will grow when it makes something.”

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Garland: A Historic Timeline

1885 Williams Funeral Directors was founded as M.D. Williams Furniture and Coffins Photo provided by Williams Funeral Directors

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1899

1895

1899

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1901

The city incorporated with a population approximating 500

M.D. Williams was elected as Garland’s first Mayor

The Garland Chamber of Commerce was founded as the Garland Commercial Club

A fire on Thanksgiving Day led to the purchase of lots to create the town square

The Santa Fe Depot was constructed

Garland Independant School District was formed

Photo provided by Garland Landmark Society, Inc.

Photo provided by Garland Landmark Society, Inc.

late 1930s

1940

1941

1947

1949

1950

Agricultural dominance began to errode and industries began to be attracted to Garland’s resources

The Chamber of Commerce helped attract Southern Aircraft to Garland

Garland got its first dialoperated telephones and the Plaza Theatre opened

The Garland

Kraft Food opens Garland plant

War production gave the city its biggest economic and population boost, reaching 10,291 residents

Chamber hired its first staff member, Dick Conelly

Photo provided by Baylor Medical Center at Garland

1977

1983

1985

1989

1991

1995

KARLEE was founded

John Milano started Milano Hat Company and Firewheel Golf Park opened its first course

City of Garland takes over economic development efforts

The Chamber hires new president, Paul Mayer, with mandate to bring back Economic Development

Memorial Hospital of Garland joins Baylor Health Care System

The Garland Economic Development Partnership was formed

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1902

1921

1923

1933

1937

1938

Garland High School opened

Carroll Company was founded

Garland Power & Light began city electric and water services

Roach Feed & Seed opened for business

Craddock food company brought its pickle factory to Garland

Garland lured the Byer-Rolnick Hat Co. with a promise of lower water rates

Photo provided by Garrett Family

Photo provided by Garland Landmark Society, Inc.

1954

1957

1964

1964

1969

1970

Lake Lavon was completed

Automatic Products Corp. was founded

Memorial Hospital of Garland celebrates grand opening

Garrett Metal Detectors was founded

Bryant Printing Co. was founded

The openings of Nicholson Memorial Library, City Hall and police headquarters downtown

Photo provided by Firewheel Town Center

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2004

2005

2006

2015

DART light rail services opens to Garland with two stations

Atlas Copco acquires drilling solutions from Ingersoll Rand

Simon’s Firewheel Town Center opened

The Dallas County Manufacturers’ Association was formed

Garland Chamber celebrates 120 years of serving the local business community

Much of the information and images contained within this section were acquired from the Garland Landmark Society. The Garland Chamber of Commerce extends its sincere gratitude to the Society for their dedication to preserving Garland’s history for more than 40 years. To learn more about the history of Garland, visit www.garlandhistorical. org or visit the Garland Landmark Museum, housed in the former Santa Fe depot.

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Old Fashioned A Walking through the front door of Roach Feed & Seed, appropriately located along the streets of nostalgic downtown Garland, feels delightfully like stepping back in time.

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A cheerful bell rings as the door is opened and kind voices greet incoming guests from across the store. Gorgeous wooden floors creak just a little as you walk down the aisles and the unmistakable aroma, so unique to stores like this one, only adds to the genuine experience of visiting this local icon. As I ventured inside for my very first visit, I was immediately drawn to the remnants of history prominently displayed along the office wall near the front of the store. Newspaper clippings and various community awards and achievements grace the wood paneling with pride, all proclaiming a tradition of outstanding service through the decades. Each article pasted to the wall offers a glance into the legacy of Roach Feed & Seed.

“ Roach Feed &

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Seed continues to thrive because it continues to adapt to the needs of its customers.”

daptability The store’s roots go way back to 1920, when W.H. Roach and his son Haskell acquired the grocery operation of the M.D. Williams general mercantile store. Six years later, when the national A&P Grocery chain arrived in town, the Roaches set out on a new venture, Roach Feed and Grocer Company. Climbing one step higher on the distribution chain, this new company sold retail to consumers and wholesale to a number of small grocery stores around town. Soon after this transition, the Roaches built a tin-covered building on the right-of-way leased from the Santa Fe railroad. Once completed, the store opened for business on June 16, 1933.

Moments after I’d become immersed in the yellowed pages of history, Mr.

Jack McDaniel, the man I’d come to see, appeared in the doorway of the small office, which is positioned right in the middle of store. He greeted me warmly, as if I were an old friend, though we’d only just met. As honored as I felt to be so welcomed, I also got the distinct impression that he treats all his guests this way, as dear friends rather than customers, a value seemingly lost on many of this generation’s modern retailers.

The McDaniel family arrived on the scene in the mid-1930s when Earl McDaniel, Sr. joined with Haskell Roach to purchase what became the Roach & McDaniel Grain Co. McDaniel was later named the mill’s manager and moved with his family to be part of the Garland

community and continue to foster his partnership with Roach. Though the mill operated independently of Roach Feed & Seed, the two businesses supported each other as the customer bases frequently overlapped. Earl ‘Jack’ McDaniel, Jr. began working as an employee at Roach Feed & Seed in 1949 and three years later, also purchased his father’s interest in Roach & McDaniel Grain Co., placing him into partnership with Roach.

As part of my orientation to the store’s rich history, Mr. McDaniel himself took me on the grand tour. Aisles of dog food, bird seed and various pet supplies filled my view as he began to tell stories of the evolution of the store’s inventory.

Shelves once filled with cotton seed and tractor lubricant now house lawn and garden supplies. This seemingly simple transition only proves the theme most of the many news articles written through the years about the store seem to resonate. Roach Feed & Seed continues to thrive because it continues to adapt to the needs of its customers.

McDaniel explained that at the end of World War II, the Garland economy began to shift away from agriculture.

Farmland was steadily replaced with industry and houses were planted where rows of onions once laid. In the mid-1960s, the once thriving mill was demolished and the landscape of the city had quite vastly changed.

“We survived depression, floods, droughts, many wars…” McDaniel said.

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JACK MCDANIEL, SCOTT FREEZE AND SHANA CARTER

“We keep changing with the times.

You know, you have to adapt. When we started, we were selling to farmers and shipping out of railcars. Farm land was walking distance from our store. Then those fields started to turn into housing developments.”

Just when I thought the tour was coming to a close, I noticed that he was reaching for the handle of the first of many subtle doors I’d noticed along the wall.

Behind each sliding barn door was a new discovery, a piece of Garland history tucked away in the form of old and unassuming wooden buildings. The walls of the first building we entered, where extra stock and cattle feed are now stored, were once open directly to the railroad. First cotton, then onions, crops were loaded directly onto railcars and shipped all over the country. As the economy evolved into industry, the building was no longer needed by the railroad, so Roach Feed & Seed acquired the building and connected it to the store, greatly expanding the volume of inventory they can keep on hand.

One of the other buildings just outside the north side of the main store was initially operated as a greenhouse. As soldiers returned home from the war in the 50s and housing development intensified, the community’s single nursery wasn’t enough to support the growing population. This evolution

opened a new door, or building, for Roach Feed & Seed to further support the needs of their ever-changing customer base.

Now, years later, the plants have been moved outside to make room for a quite adorable assortment of bunnies and other small pets.

The tour then came to a close as we settled into chairs in the small office where we’d began, but Mr. McDaniel had saved one of the best surprises for last.

Sitting on the edge of his desk was the original cash book used by Mr. Roach more than 80 years ago.

As he opened the tattered pages, he paused to look up and say, “This is a history book;” and it was. The ledger lines were filled with moments from the past that most of us no longer recall; days when milk was $0.04 per bottle and it cost $1.40 to fill up a pick-up truck with gasoline.

The first entries in the cash book list items from the construction of the store.

Then, in beautiful longhand, the history of the store unfolds, line after line.

“The sixteenth of June, 1933 was the first day of retail sales,”

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McDaniel said. “They sold $7.71 cents worth of merchandise. Now you can see here, just about a month later, on July 3, we have an entry for July Chamber Dues.

It was $1.50.”

Though themes of adaptability and ingenuity are easy to see in the history of Roach Feed & Seed, the entry for Chamber Dues is particularly striking, and still resonates with McDaniel today.

“If I had to choose a theme for all of this, it would be Chamber and community involvement,” McDaniel said.

The legacy left by Haskell Roach and Earl McDaniel, Sr. is one of dedicated community support. Reaching far beyond the walls of the store, their involvement is linked to enormously impactful projects that shape Garland residents’ way of life today, such as the development of Lavon Lake water

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“ We survived

depression, floods, droughts, many wars... We keep changing with the times.”

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supply. Jack McDaniel has continued the legacy of service himself by playing an active role in local improvement efforts, but also by developing his employees to do the same.

Roach Feed & Seed is a true gem and a perfect illustration of the spirit of Garland. Through years of changes, advancements and growth, the important things remain the same. The culture and hospitality breed great loyalty in both the staff and the customers. McDaniel has been working in the store for 65 years, his manager, son-in-law Scott Freeze, for 35, and assistant manager, Shana Carter, for 25. Combined, the store’s employees have more than 150 years of experience and the customers continue to recognize the value.

“We estimate 40-50,000 families come to downtown Garland each year to visit our store,” McDaniel said. “Almost every week we have someone come in, maybe they have a little child with them, and they’ll say, ‘I used to come in here with my grandpa.’ They still remember.”

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TREASURE HUNTERS THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF GARRETT METAL DETECTORS

BY: JENNA DICKSON

Among giants of industry in Garland’s manufacturing community, one familyowned operation has been standing tall for more than 50 years.

Garrett Metal Detectors is a home-grown company with an international reputation for excellence. Born from a childhood passion to find treasure and flourished out of an insatiable desire to exceed even the highest expectations, Garrett is now one of the most trusted names in metal detection.

The Garrett story, as told by the founders’ son Vaughan Garrett, illustrates one of the rare occasions in which passion and preparation blend perfectly into profession. From an early age, founder Charles Garrett was fascinated by the pursuit of treasure.

At just six years old, the movie Treasure Island sparked his interest, and according Vaughan, “from then on, he wanted to find treasure.”

Photo provided by Garrett Metal Detectors Marketing Dept.

Fast forwarding several years, Charles Garrett found career success at companies like Texas Instruments and Geotech. However, his childhood passion was not forgotten. In the early 1960s, Charles found himself underwhelmed by the quality of metal detectors on the market. Not to let his passion suffer, Charles took advantage of his combined experience from those early career endeavors to create his own solution.

His advanced knowledge in mineralogy, radar and semi-conductor technology, and mechanical engineering created the perfect mix of skills allowing him to transform his Garland home garage into a workshop where he would design and build his very own detector in 1963. This original prototype eventually became,

ABOVE: CHARLES & ELEANOR GARRETT AND THEIR SON VAUGHAN GARRETT, NOW A SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT FOR THE COMPANY LEFT: CHARLES GARRETT AND HIS CHILDREN DURING THE EARLY YEARS OF THE COMPANY.

“ My mom and dad created a business success philosophy in 1964 to create the very best products at a reasonable price and to provide the very best customer service.”

“The Hunter,” and thus began Garrett Metal Detectors.

Both Charles and his wife Eleanor, who is now the company’s President, set two principles in stone from the very beginning. First, they would create the very best products at a reasonable price, and second, they would have the very best customer service – bar none.

“My mother and father instilled in me what value is – what a product value is – and what quality is, and what leadership is,” Vaughan said. “They raised me instilling those values.”

Those two principles proved valuable outside the family as well, demonstrated by rapid growth and advancement both in sales and in technology. Before long, in 1991 the Garretts found themselves looking for a new facility that would fulfill existing expansion needs and provide space for future growth. The company had owned several buildings in Garland through the years, and though they shopped around in other area communities, they continued to find value in Garland.

“We have remained in Garland since the first detector was created in our own garage,” Vaughan said.

“All along the way, Garland has been of a good value to us.”

In the 1990s, the Garretts’ corner of the world transformed into its own small security district. Soon after Garrett Metal Detectors moved into their present location in 1991, the Garland Police Department purchased the vacant lot across the street. The Police Department, Garland Municipal Court Facilities and the jail system, all of which use Garrett products, are just a stone’s throw from Garrett’s plant floor. Years later, when it was time for yet another expansion, the Garland Economic Development Partnership came in to support the growing operation with a tax abatement, which proved to be an incentive for the Garrett family to stay and grow in Garland.

“For us, we found value in that the City of Garland supported the expansion of Garrett Metal Detectors and the promise to hire hundreds of Garland residents and

have partnerships to align ourselves with other Garland partners,” Vaughan said.

The Garrett family remained loyal to Garland, filling out even more of their seven-acre property by adding 45,000 square feet onto the back of the existing building. With the expansion came new jobs, and a new opportunity for the Garrett company to support the community that had been supporting them from the very beginning.

“We’ve been able to hire quality personnel in Garland and we have through the years hired their offspring, their sons and daughters,” Vaughan said.

“That’s built in longevity to the company through generations.”

That longevity isn’t just limited to employees, but includes leadership as well. Vaughan Garrett, the youngest son of Charles and Eleanor Garrett, is now at the helm of operations as one of its Senior Vice Presidents. Blessed with the rare privilege of watching the company evolve throughout his life, Vaughan has a vast understanding of both the products and the strategies

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of his parents’ company. From an early age, he began to truly understand the Garrett market, so quite logically, upon his graduation with a degree in communications, Vaughan’s father, offered him employment with the company.

“I felt like I could just naturally step into the role,” Vaughan said. “I am passionate about it. I’m passionate about marketing our products. I’m passionate about carrying on my mother and father’s legacy through the next 50 years.”

While Vaughan remains loyal to the two guiding principles the company was founded on, he also brings his own new and innovative ideas to the table.

In his prior role as Director of Public Relations, Vaughan dedicated his time to the marketing department, working through the years to engage a younger demographic. Then one day, about a decade ago, the pieces fell into place for a new direction.

“I had a vision sitting on my couch,” Vaughan said. “That vision was to change the mindset of the average person to see treasure hunting as a sport, and not a hobby.”

Vaughan says it’s a leading edge concept to present metal detection as a sport. A hobby is a person’s pastime, something they do when they have a free Saturday. A sport is something

that they get into more deeply. They do it more often. It’s a physical passion.

Vaughan shared his vision with his employees and began to work through the details of what this transformation would require. First, in order to accomplish this more accurate view of the lifestyle of a treasure hunter, the Garrett Metal Detectors marketing department needed to make some major adjustments to the way they were photographing the products. Instead of the traditional still shots, Vaughan encouraged a new direction that would demonstrate the users in motion, cutting through the woods, scaling the hillside, in as much action as possible.

As the annual Garrett Metal Detectors Buyer’s Guide and other marketing materials slowly began to introduce the concept, Garrett got a big break in the form of popular television show, Diggers. Now airing its third season on National Geographic, the sports-oriented stars of the show, Tim and George, are avid treasure hunters with a fierce loyalty to Garrett products.

“These guys have helped to revolutionize the mindset that goes along with my gradual introduction with metal detection as a mid-thirties, younger sport for the more aggressive young sportsman,” Vaughan said. “The success of the show Diggers has reached the

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audience in their homes and it’s presenting the metal detecting sportsman that we’ve been visualizing for years.”

In addition to Vaughan’s passion and vision for success in the sport-oriented consumer market, he finds a great deal of pride and purpose in the company’s security division. Founder Charles Garrett began creating his detectors for the simple pleasure of finding treasure, but little did he know at the time, there would eventually be an even greater purpose for his innovations. In 1984, Garrett Metal Detectors had the opportunity to build walk-through metal detectors for the Olympic Games. This was the first time the Olympic Games ever had metal detection at its events and Garrett produced them all – 60 in total. Then, right on the heels of that major deal, Garrett got a call from the Republican National Convention to secure events happening in Dallas. Before long, security products became a major component of the Garrett business.

“When my dad created the first metal detector, he just wanted to go out and find treasure, but he realized then that there’s a purpose here, and that is to save lives,” Vaughan said. “We are putting in products which save lives and deter evil.

That stands for good. We were thinking, ‘Well, this is a God thing.’”

Furthering the mission of deterring evil and protecting human life, Garrett Metal Detectors is one of only three metal detector vendors approved for use in U.S. airports, and they’re in many more airports internationally. The company offers security resources and training for various police departments, including Garland, educational institutions, military and humanitarian mine detection, sporting venues and much more. Most recently, Garrett metal detectors could even be seen in action at the World Cup. Vaughan says he enjoys the challenge of continued innovation in both the company’s products and its strategies.

As he continues to carry on the traditions of excellence his parents laid in the very foundations of the company, he’s also added a third principle of success, one that really resonates with Garrett consumers.

“ From concept to completion, each Garrett product is produced in Garland.”

“My mom and dad created a business success philosophy in 1964 to create the very best products at a reasonable price and to provide the very best customer service,” Vaughan said. “I’ve added a third component to our success philosophy and that is to always manufacture our products here in the United States. The reason being, we have developed a very successful business model by overseeing our products and their manufacturing here and I would fear that if we did not oversee the manufacturing of our products here that we would risk the quality supervision of the build of our detectors. So we keep it here. Simple enough.”

The leadership team at Garrett agrees that there is intrinsic value in that the company employs its own team of in-house engineers to design and develop the first build of each original prototype. This structure allows Garrett to critique its manufacturing methods and optimize them at all stages of the process, ensuring that the final product meets exact specifications and expectations. From concept to completion, each Garrett detector is produced in Garland. Vaughan says, when Garrett’s exceptional engineers can look at a finished product and say, “Bravo! Well done! That’s just like my original!” then that customer is going to get something good.

This very business model is a portion of what Vaughan credits with the company’s success. All engineering research and design is done on site and the team of engineers continually challenges existing technology to advance and improve design.

“We patent our technology and we implement it,” Vaughan said.

“It’s always a mission to release the most technologically advanced metal detectors. That goes into the great product. You know, that’s what my dad did … He said, ‘I’m going to make a better metal detector than what’s out there.’

He started studying metal detection and built his own. So kind of from that launch pad there, we have always revolutionized and built our own metal detectors. And we have been the industry leader in the process now for 50 years.”

As the natural torch bearer to the company he’s watched grow “from garage operation to global corporation,” Vaughan understands not only the value in progress, but also in tradition. Garrett remains a family-owned company loyal to Christian values and priorities, including the idea that every person working for Garrett is a part of the team.

During an impromptu tour of the plant floor, Eleanor Garrett greeted employees warmly, and by name, then shared how long each of them had been with the company and various memories of their time there. Taking after his mother, in flipping through photos and pages of the Buyer’s Guide, Vaughan called each of the photos’ subjects by name, quite familiar with the important role

RIGHT TO LEFT: BOB PODHRASKY, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, ELEANOR GARRETT, PRESIDENT, VAUGHAN GARRETT, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT

each of them plays in Garrett’s success.

Later, with pride and honor in his eyes, he shared several photos of the family treasure hunting together. For him, it’s been a lifelong passion in the making.

The Garrett family recently celebrated a major milestone as 2014 marked the Golden Anniversary for Garrett Metal Detectors, and according to Vaughan, “We are poised for another 50 years.”

More than half a century after the first detector was built, the company is much more than one man’s desire for a better product. Garrett’s efforts in quality and innovation in every facet of the business offer an example of excellence to their peers. As they inspire the world with a passion for safety and adventure, Garrett Metal Detectors is one of Garland’s most valuable, not-so-hidden treasures.

Visit the Treasure Hunting Museum inside the Garrett Metal Detectors home office: 1881 W. State St. • Garland, TX 75042

Find a Garrett product for your next treasure hunting adventure at: www.garrett.com

Learn how to use your Garrett metal detector & see other hunter’s finds: www.youtube.com/garrettdetectors

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INSPIRED INNOVATION | THE GARLAND GUIDE 2015

Small Business Inspired to Make a Big Difference In March 2012, the Garland Chamber of Commerce opened a Small Business Development Center satellite office to meet the needs of area small businesses. The partnership between the Garland Chamber and the Dallas SBDC was the first of its kind and as it grows, continues to be a model for SBDC partnerships forming throughout the state of Texas.

Business adviser Judith Collins regularly meets with small business owners from diverse industries and at varied business life cycles to connect them to resources that will increase their efficiency and help them achieve sustainable success.

Judith and other SBDC specialty counselors assist business owners with creating marketing and social media plans, developing web content, defining their target markets, and establishing process improvement. As a result of the business advising services offered, many companies are able to implement new branding efforts and strategic marketing initiatives that attract new customers and improve their position

in the marketplace. The SBDC office also works with a number of Dallas County Manufacturers’ Association members to help them in various areas of business, including obtaining government contracts, resolving import and export issues and finding innovative opportunities, including international business relations.

The Small Business Development Center, in conjunction with the Garland Chamber of Commerce, is proud to provide local small businesses with a multitude of resources. See a few of the Center’s success stories from 2014 in the brief articles included here.

Interested in taking advantage of the free services made available by the SBDC and Garland Chamber?

An SBDC adviser is available each Wednesday and Thursday at the Chamber office by appointment.

Call Chamber Office Manager Diane Whitlock at (469) 326-7402 to reserve your appointment today.

Lizzie Bee’s Flower Shoppe Elizabeth Blanford is the owner of Lizzie Bee’s Flower Shoppe. Lizzie and her mother opened their own flower shop in 2011. Business was slow at first so she decided to get some help in planning the growth of the business. She learned about the Dallas SBDC through the Garland Chamber of Commerce and made an appointment to visit with Judith Collins.

“Judith was very helpful,” Elizabeth said. “She questioned me about managing sales and costs using important financial tools like income statements, cash flow statements and balance sheets. I was not familiar with them and I am not a fan of math. After visiting with Judith over a few consulting sessions, I began to see how

crucial these tools were in making key decisions about growing and expanding my business. Judith gave me the courage to embrace this process and I continue to practice and remain diligent about keeping up with my business costs, not just sales.”

As a result of the Dallas SBDC financial consulting, Lizzie felt assured about expanding to a new and larger space that was located a few miles from her original location. Her new financial acumen and renewed focus allowed her to plan the build out and decorate the place on a very tight budget.

“I was really focused on managing costs and fortuitously found a contractor that was getting married so

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we traded out services” Elizabeth said.

Today, Lizzie Bee’s Flower Shoppe is a beautiful shabby chic store located at 5848 Hwy. 78 in Sachse. Lizzie’s skillful marketing and electrifying personality enabled her to grow her wedding accounts.

She is now booked for weddings for the entire 2014 and 2015 years.

To learn more about products available at Lizzie Bee’s Flower Shoppe, visit: • lizziebeesflowershoppe.com • facebook.com/Lizziebeesflowershoppe

ScratchMeNot

Garland Habitat for Humanity Garland Area Habitat for Humanity (GAHFH) was founded in 1993. GAHFH is a non-profit 501c3 organization and an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. Their mission is to love God and neighbor by working to eliminate poverty housing in the Greater Garland area, and worldwide, through Habitat for Humanity International, by building and renovating affordable homes for hard-working, low-income families where they can live and grow into all that God intends.

Beth Ellermeier-Leos, Director of Development, learned about the Dallas SBDC at a Garland Chamber luncheon.

“At the time, we had not really seriously considered opening a ReStore, but when we started in that direction, I remembered the SBDC and thought this might be the assistance we needed to evaluate the feasibility of the project,” Beth said. “Having an expert like Judith Collins to walk me through the process of completing a SWOT analysis and then the market analysis was invaluable! I had never done either before and both enabled our Board of Directors to see the potential of opening a ReStore of our own in Garland. Her help on the business plan and financials was also invaluable. This was the piece we had to send to Habitat International for approval once our Board was happy with it. Judith also assisted by providing other ReStore contacts and many things she brought to my attention to consider throughout the whole process.

She really made me dig in and do a more thorough job of preparation for the business plan. I gained a great deal of confidence as a result of the work we did together. As a non-profit, we could not have been able to afford to hire a consultant so this service was a tremendous blessing to us.”

As a result of the Dallas SBDC consultation, GAHFH hired an Executive Director to meet one of International’s requirements for any affiliate opening a ReStore. Their business plan and financials were approved by Habitat International. They secured a commercial Realtor and settled on a retail space at 2360 Crist Road in Garland. The build-out of the space is complete and they have seven storage units of product to move into their store. They plan to open in October 2014. “We are so excited and this would not have happened without the help of Judith and Dallas SBDC,” Beth said.

ScratchMeNot is a small manufacturing firm that manufactures baby sleeves that protect infants from severely scratching themselves. Andrea Thomas, mother of 3 children, and her husband started the company when her daughter was diagnosed with eczema at 2 months of age. Andrea desperately wanted to stop her child from scratching to avoid damaging her skin, so when after extensive research she didn’t come up with an effective solution, she designed the first ScratchMeNot product.

ScratchMeNot products are flip mitten sleeves that are easy for parents to put on and hard for children to take off.

She knew because ScratchMeNot worked for her, it would work for most families.

In 2013, demand for her products increased substantially but they lacked the capital necessary to purchase materials to meet demand.

“We were in a vicious cycle,” Andrea said. We had great demand for our product, which could grow our company exponentially, yet our inventory was extremely low.”

In order to grow, they would have to invest well beyond their means. Andrea called the Garland Chamber and scheduled an appointment to learn more about the business advice services offered through the Dallas Small Business Development Center.

“Thanks to Judith Collins of the Dallas SBDC, our company’s financial status and capital needs were analyzed, organized and documented, enabling us to apply for a loan.

Through much diligence and guidance from her, we were able to obtain a loan that would contribute to our capital and inventory, giving us the boost we needed to reach more scratching children with itchy skin!”

Today, ScratchMeNot continues to grow exponentially. As a result of their loan, their 2014 revenue goals are projected to increase 150 percent. They’re doing business in in the Australian, New Zealand, Malaysian, Hong Kong, Canadian & United Kingdom markets.

To learn more about ScratchMeNot products, visit: • scratchmenot.com • facebook.com/LoveScratchMeNots

ANDREA THOMAS, FOUNDER OF SCRATCHMENOT

To learn more about the Garland Area Habitat for Humanity organization, visit: www.garlandhfh.org

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Garland Power & Light: Delivering Electricity & Value to Garland

GP&L: THEN AND NOW

Garland Power & Light, the City of Garland’s municipal electric utility, has been providing power to citizens and businesses since 1923. GP&L currently serves more than 69,000 customers within Garland, making it the 4th largest municipal utility in Texas and the 41st largest in the nation.

In 2014, the utility earned more than $360 million in revenue, with a portion returned to the City’s General Fund to support municipal services. As a municipal utility, GP&L is locally owned and controlled, so electric rates are set here in Garland, and are stable and competitive.

Businesses and residents can rely on

GP&L’s excellent service reliability. The number of interruptions per customer and the duration of outages experienced

by GP&L customers are about one-third of the national averages. Local crews, system upgrades, new facilities and proactive tree trimming are factors that contribute to the utility’s successful

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record. Additionally, GP&L employees work around the clock to ensure customers have the power they need.

GP&L’s performance has earned the utility a platinum level Reliable Public Power Provider designation by the American Public Power Association.

GP&L is customer and community-

Garland Power & Light’s Reliability scores beat national averages

focused, providing benefits such as a local customer service office and drive thru in Downtown Garland. The utility also supports community programs and events, including the Healthy Living Expo, Tree Power Free Tree Giveaway, Garland Chamber of Commerce Partnership Golf Tournament, GISD Teacher of the Month, and the performing arts.

By participating in GP&L’s EnergySaver Program, customers can save money on their monthly utility bills and earn bill credits by making qualifying energy efficiency upgrades to their homes or businesses. Upgrades include highefficiency air conditioning units and heat pumps, commercial lighting retrofits and home weatherization improvements. In 2013, GP&L expanded the program to include the installation of solar photovoltaic systems. Since the EnergySaver Program was introduced in 2008, nearly 4,500 customer applications have been approved.

With a goal of keeping electric rates stable and competitive, GP&L carefully manages operating expenditures and pursues industryrelated business opportunities. These include transmission projects outside of Garland, which bring incremental revenue to the City, as transmission assets earn a return on investment.

In 2014, GP&L’s Competitive Renewable Energy Zone (CREZ) transmission lines became operational. The utility’s two transmission line segments, totaling 75 miles, carry power from West Texas wind farms to the state’s more populous areas.

Future transmission projects will also

be rewarding. GP&L is involved in Pattern Energy’s Southern Cross Project, which will connect transmission lines in Northeast Texas to neighboring electric systems.

Additionally, GP&L is a participant in the Houston Import Project, a $590 million transmission development that will deliver more power to Southeast Texas and ensure reliability in the area.

GP&L also earns additional income to help keep rates stable and competitive by providing Qualified Scheduling Entity (QSE), power supply and consulting services for other utilities in Texas. As respected electric industry experts, GP&L has built a strong business in providing these services to a growing number of clients.

GP&L works diligently to minimize the cost of electricity for its customers. This is accomplished by a power marketing strategy that balances the efficient use of generation with the selling of excess power or the purchase of power depending on market conditions.

Recently, GP&L has agreed to purchase electricity from two wind power projects, bringing a favorably priced and renewable resource into the utility’s generation portfolio. GP&L will receive 50 megawatts of power from the Spinning Spur III wind farm in the Texas Panhandle and another 50 megawatts from the Los Vientos V wind farm on the Gulf Coast. Both wind farms are scheduled to be in production by the end of 2015, and combined will supply 20 percent of GP&L’s power needs.

“GP&L works diligently to minimize the cost of electricity for its customers. This is accomplished by a power marketing strategy that balances the efficient use of generation with the selling of excess power or the purchase of power depending on market conditions.”

For more information about Garland Power & Light, visit: GPLTEXAS.ORG

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10 Steps to Starting Your Small Business Want to star t a business, but don’t know where to star t?

According to the U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy, based on the U.S. Census 20022010, small businesses represent 99.7 percent of U.S. employer firms.

The 23 million small businesses in America already account for 54 percent of all U.S. sales and while the rate of small business start-ups continues to climb, the rate for small business failures has declined. These statistics indicate that, when done right, small businesses cannot only be successful, but sustainable as well.

Though the economic climate and U.S. culture both support the idea of entrepreneurship, there is still a great deal of risk and responsibility involved.

If you’ve got a great idea for an innovative new product or unique service, consider following these 10 steps.

1. Write Your Business Plan A well-defined, strategic business plan is your roadmap to success. Start with a description of the product or service you’ll offer, what will differentiate you from the competitors and how you intend to grow revenue in the next 3-5 years. This step involves a great deal of research to determine what the market looks like in your chosen industry and where it’s expected to be future. If executed correctly, a business plan lays a firm foundation for the growth of your new business.

2. Make an Appointment with Your Local SBDC Counselor The Small Business Development Center provides free, in-depth counseling and consulting services on a range of topics, from financial analysis to strategic sales plans. SBDC counselors have a wealth of experience and access to critical resources to assist entrepreneurs and small business owners. Whether you’re early in the idea phase or about to open your doors, a counselor can provide invaluable information to help you succeed.

3. Decide Where to Set Up Shop Choosing a business location is about much more than finding the cheapest rent or the easiest commute from your residence. Business owners must consider long-term implications of a selected property. Will your suppliers be able to find you and make deliveries with ease? Do your target customers live

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nearby and will they feel comfortable visiting your location? Does the location allow for future expansion? Are your commercial neighbors complementary or competitive? Will your business comply with zoning requirements? Choosing a location is one of the most important decisions a business owner will make, so be sure to do your research.

4. Acquire Necessary Funding Most entrepreneurs recognize that starting a business requires a great amount of capital to get things up and running, but before you dive in, be sure you’ve made a realistic projection of how long it will take to turn a profit.

Accurate financial forecasts will help you gain a better understanding of how much funding is necessary. Many types of loans are available to small business owners. Do some research on what best fits your needs and seek the guidance of a professional, such as your local SBDC counselor 5. Define the Legal Structures Choosing a business structure determines your direct responsibility for the company’s assets and liabilities.

Legal and tax implications vary by the structure chosen.

• Sole Proprietorship

• Limited Liability Company (LLC)

• Cooperative

• Corporation

• Partnership

• S Corporation

6. Claim Your Name If you choose to do business under any name other than your own personal name, it must be registered with the appropriate authorities. For all businesses operating in Texas, your, “Doing Business As,” or DBA name must be registered with the Secretary of State. Take note that a name may not be used by more than one corporation in the state.

7. Take Care of Tax Obligations An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is also known as a Federal Tax Identification Number, and is used to identify a business entity. You may apply for an EIN in various ways, including online application. The federal government levies four basic types of business taxes, income tax, selfemployment tax, taxes for employers and excise taxes. Federal and state income tax requirements will vary by your legal structure. In addition to federal employment taxes, business owners with employees are also responsible for paying certain taxes required by the state. All states require payment of state workers’ compensation insurance and unemployment insurance taxes.

8.Obtain All Applicable Licenses and Permits It is of the upmost importance that you fully understand the requirements for operating your business legally. You will need to find out which federal and state licenses and permits apply to your business and what you need to do in order to comply

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10. Repeat Step Two If you haven’t been working with an SBDC counselor or a different type of adviser throughout the process, now is a great time to check back in. Your counselor can review your plans and processes to ensure you have the greatest opportunity for success once the doors are open. This is also a great time to finalize marketing plans and determine how you’ll launch your new business.

Schedule an Appointment with the Garland SBDC Counselor (469) 326-7402 520 N. Glenbrook Dr. Garland, TX 75040 garlandchamber.com/resources/index.html

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Resources: For additional information about processes, guidelines and requirements for starting a business in Texas, visit the websites below.

Thank you to these organizations and entities for providing information that encourages and advises entrepreneurship in Texas.

U.S. Small Business Administration 409 3rd St., SW Washington DC 20416 sba.gov Texas Economic Development Corporation, Office of the Governor P.O. Box 12428 Austin, TX 78711-2428 texaswideopenforbusiness.com Texas Secretary of State P.O. Box 12887 Austin, TX 78711-2887 www.sos.stat.tx.us

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Tax Rates & Affordability Incorporated in 1891, the city of Garland is home to more than 236,000 residents, making it the fifth largest city in the

Tax Burden:

large population, residents value Garland’s small-town feel

Taxes not imposed by the City of Garland or the State of Texas:

and outstanding city services. The city of Garland prides

• Personal Income Tax

itself on the strength of its diverse neighborhoods and offers

• State Property Tax

residents the best of both urban and suburban living.

• Local Occupation Tax

DFW Metroplex and twelfth largest in Texas. In spite of its

Making a Living According to the 2014 study by MoneyRates.com, Texas ranks second among all 50 states for the Best Places to Make a Living. The study’s rankings are based on each state’s average salary, cost of living, employment rate and workplace conditions. Texas excels due to the lack of state income tax imposed and lower than average cost of living and unemployment. Additionally, based on the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index, employees in the state report top-10-ranking-worthy working conditions.

Housing Affordability According to Texas A&M University’s Texas Housing Affordability Index, as of the end of 2013, Garland receives the 5th highest affordability ranking of any Texas city.

• See the full report at http://recenter.tamu.edu/data/hs/afford.asp

• Local Wage Tax • Gross Receipts Tax

Property Tax Rates:* City of Garland: $0.72380 Dallas County: $0.24310 Hospital District: $0.27600 College District: $0.12470 Garland ISD: $1.25330 Total: $2.62090 *Per $100 in assessed value

GARLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT

Partnership • Community • Service Since

Chief of Police Mitch Bates Office: 972-205-2011 Non Emergency: 972-485-4840 Garland Police Department 1891 Forest Lane Garland, Texas 75042

1951

On August 1, 1951, the City of Garland hired its first Chief of Police and the Garland Police Department was formed. For over 60 years, the Garland Police Department has provided first class public safety to our residents, visitors, and businesses. GPD is partnered with the Garland Chamber of Commerce in promoting growth and supporting the vibrant economy of Garland.

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Garland Independent School District: Education for the Future.

What do authors, actors, journalists, judges, musicians, professional athletes, radio hosts and state representatives all have in common? They are all made in Garland ISD. District alumni represent a rich tradition of academic, athletic and fine arts success. But the future of current students looks much different than what GISD alumni were prepared to face. To remain future-ready, we must adapt to global and technological changes.

In 2014-15, Naaman Forest High School and Sellers Middle School launched a Global Business, Language and Leadership magnet program. It not only teaches Mandarin Chinese, but also offers international business, marketing and finance classes, as well as opportunities to study abroad.

Beginning in 2015-16, interested students can apply for dual language extensions of the magnet at Back and Weaver elementaries.

GISD also recently gave every teacher an iPad. And, the district’s Strategic Plan calls for providing each middle and high school student a digital device, such as an iPad or laptop, by 2017.

Other current initiatives include expanding GISD’s art program to all 47 elementary schools. Eleven campuses added art in 2014-15, bringing the overall total to 17 elementaries. Seven to eight new programs will be launched every year through 2018.

The district’s Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program also recently expanded to every secondary campus, as well as nearly 20 elementary schools. A college readiness initiative, AVID prepares students for advanced-level courses by teaching writing, study skills, note-taking and critical analysis.

In 2014-15, GISD launched an additional college readiness program in partnership with the National Math and Science Initiative and Texas Instruments Foundation. It aims to increase the number of students who complete Advanced Placement (AP) courses and exams in high school by providing test prep, practice exams, administration fees and monetary rewards. Each student who scores a three or higher on a math, science or English AP exam earns $100.

Teachers also receive the same amount for each successful test-taker.

Lastly, beginning in 2015-16, children of GISD employees can attend district schools regardless of where they live.

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GISD STUDENTS HAVE ACCESS TO MANY TYPES OF LEARNING TOOLS

All photos by Garland Independent School District Communications Department

“ A district with more than 100 years of history, Garland ISD hopes to extend its legacy of excellence for another 100+ years.�

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GISD schools recognized across the nation Two Garland ISD schools belong to an elite group of high-performing campuses across the nation. Routh Roach Elementary and Walnut Glen Academy for Excellence are two of just 337 national Blue Ribbon Schools, an honor awarded by the U.S. Department of Education.

Thirty-four GISD campuses also hold National PTA Schools of Excellence designations. And, the district has been named a Best Community for Music Education by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation five consecutive years.

GISD, your choice in education Not many districts across the nation offer open-enrollment options for students, and none have a choice plan as far-reaching as Garland ISD. While other districts use attendance zones to determine a student’s campus, GISD parents are able to choose the school their child attends. This Choice of School period takes place each spring for the following school year, and 97-98 percent of students receive their first-choice campus.

In addition to choosing any school, GISD families can also choose a customized education track. Special programs such as classical studies, International Baccalaureate and dual enrollment offer students the opportunity to explore interests, gain employable skills and start a college and career path.

AVID (Advanced Via Individual Determination) • Offered at every middle and high school, as well as nearly 20 elementaries • A college readiness program, designed to prepare students for advanced-level courses.

• Students receive additional training in writing, study skills, note-taking and critical analysis.

• O’Banion and Sellers middle schools are AVID National Demonstration Schools, serving as a model for campuses and districts interested in implementing or improving their own programs.

Career and Technical Education • From business to building trades, culinary to cosmetology, horticulture to health sciences, and automotive technology to television production, GISD students can choose from a vast array of CTE courses offered at each high school.

• Some CTE programs such as cosmetology, computer repair and welding allow students to earn certifications while in high school.

Classical Studies • Offered at one elementary school, one middle school and one high school • In addition to reading and writing, curriculum focuses on character education and leadership development.

• Piano, dance, gymnastics and Latin courses allow students to explore alternative fine arts and language interests.

Dual Enrollment/Collegiate Academy • Dual enrollment allows students to earn college credit from their high school classes.

• The Collegiate Academy allows qualifying students to earn an associate’s degree simultaneously with a high school diploma.

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Dual Language • Offered at one elementary school • Students receive 50% of their instruction in English and 50% in Spanish.

• Immersion across all subject areas teaches students to read, write and speak both languages fluently.

Gifted and Talented • Offered at three elementary schools, one middle school and one high school • Advanced language, social studies, math and science coursework meets the needs of students requiring accelerated instruction.

• Students develop artistic talents through a sequence of enriched art, theater, band, orchestra and choir courses.

• The International Baccalaureate program prepares high school students to live, learn and work in a rapidly globalizing world.

Global Business, Language & Leadership • Offered at one middle school and high school in 2014-15, adding two elementaries in 2015-16 • Mandarin Chinese classes encourage students to be bilingual, with a dual language immersion program beginning at the elementary level.

• In addition to international business, finance and marketing curriculum, students have the ability to study abroad.

Math, Science and Technology • Offered at two elementary schools, one middle school and one high school • Project-based learning allows students to take education into their own hands, applying classroom concepts to solve problems with real-world applications.

• Students use laptops, iPods, tablets, Smart Boards and other digital tools to produce high quality, collaborative products.

• Beaver and Watson Technology Centers have been named Apple Distinguished Programs.

• North Garland is the country’s first high school to certify students in Apple repair.

“ Exceptional education has long been the

focus of Garland ISD- an experience that provides rigorous instruction, tecnnological innovation, college and career preparation, and meaningful relationships between schools, families, and the community.”

Want to know what is happening around Garland ISD? Follow @gisdnews on Twitter.

The Communications Department regularly shares important information, good news, school closings and

Garland community helps plan GISD’s future

upcoming events. Click the

Exceptional education has long been the focus of Garland ISD—an experience that provides rigorous instruction, technological innovation, college and career preparation, and meaningful relationships between schools, families and the community.

With this end in mind, the district developed a Strategic Plan to guide the 2014-18 school years. Asking the community for help, more than 2,000 students, staff, parents, business leaders, clergy members and city officials

district website to sign up, or

collaborated throughout its seven-month creation. Their work resulted in a call to action and set of shared beliefs, as well as a vision of student success and the skills needed to achieve it.

Visit www.garlandisd.net/ strategicplan to view the document outlining the future of GISD’s learning environments, digital

“follow us” Twitter link on the text “Follow @gisdnews” to 40404 and receive district tweets as messages on your smart phone.

Nearly every campus also has its own Twitter account.

tools, assessments, standards,

See a complete list at

partnerships and more.

garlandisd.net/news/twitter.

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DCCCD & Continuing Education The Garland community is served by two institutions in the Dallas County Community College District, Eastfield College and Richland College. Both are actively involved in the continuing education of individuals and workforce training for Garland industry.

Eastfield College

Richland College

Eastfield College, one of the Dallas County Community Colleges in Mesquite, partners with local businesses to develop a range of training solutions to meet their workforce development needs.

Contact the Continuing Education and Workforce Development Division to find out how Eastfield’s open-enrollment courses, grant-funded training opportunities, and customized corporate training can improve your business outlook.

For 40 years, Richland College of the Dallas County Community College District has focused on teaching, learning and community building. In recognition of these efforts, the White House and the Dept. of Commerce named Richland a 2005 recipient of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the only community college to have received this award. Richland helps students build their future through courses that can be applied to the first two years of a baccalaureate degree, one- or two-year certificates in a number of career fields, and training in the latest technology for students who want to advance in their current careers.

For class schedules, programming availability and additional information, visit www.eastfieldcollege.edu.

Eastfield College 3737 Motley Drive Mesquite, Texas 75150 (972) 860-7100

For class schedules, programming availability and additional information, visit www.richlandcollege.edu.

Richland College 12800 Abrams Road Dallas, TX 75243 (972) 283-6100

Richland College Garland Campus 675 W. Walnut Street Garland, TX 75040 (214) 360-1200

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• Best Supply Chain networking group in DFW

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The Garland community is fortunate to also be served by the fine educational institutions listed here:

Amberton University:

ITT Technical Institutes:

Remington College:

Amberton University has been educating working adults since 1971, offering both bachelor and master degree programs. The average age of Amberton students is 37, higher than other universities. The university’s philosophy is to provide an affordable, quality education with reasonable costs enabling working adult students to “pay as they go” and not incur long-term debt.

Tuition is kept low and there is no fee to apply to enroll at Amberton.

The ITT Technical Institutes are a leading private college system focused on technology-oriented programs of study. There are over 140 ITT Technical Institutes in 38 states. The ITT Technical Institutes predominantly offer career-focused, degree programs to over 70,000 students. The ITT Technical Institutes have been actively involved in the higher education community in the United States since 1969.

Remington College is a common name used by all 19 campuses of a group of affiliated companies of privately-owned, post-secondary educational institutions based in Heathrow, Florida. Through its campuses, Remington College offers diplomas, bachelor’s and associate’s degrees in a variety of fields, including: cosmetology; nursing; healthcare; criminal justice; business; electronics; information technology; and more.

For class schedules, programming availability and additional information, visit www.amberton.edu.

For Class schedules, programming availability and additional information, visit www.itt-tech.edu.

For class schedules, programming availability and additional information, visit www.remingtoncollege.edu.

Amberton University 1700 Eastgate Dr. Garland, TX 75041 (972) 279-6511

ITT Technical Institute 2101 Waterview Pkwy.

Richardson, TX 75080 (972) 690-9100

Remington College 1800 Eastgate Dr. Garland, TX 75041 1-800-734-2490

YOUR

TRAINING SOURCE A full-service provider of training solutions for global companies.

Richland College and Eastfield College offer: • • • •

On- and Off-Site Workforce Training Credit Courses Continuing Education Courses One- and Two-Year Career Programs An Equal Opportunity Institution.

Eastfield College

Richland College

972-860-7100 www.eastfieldcollege.edu

972-238-6194 www.richlandcollege.edu

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Baylor Medical Center at Garland LOOKING FORWARD TO WHAT’S AHEAD

In 2014, Baylor Medical Center at Garland celebrated 50 years of providing quality, compassionate health care to the community. It’s a commitment that will remain steadfast for the next five decades and beyond.

Baylor Medical Center at Garland is a fully accredited, acute care hospital serving the residents of Garland and the neighboring communities of Wylie, Rowlett, Sachse, Rockwall, Mesquite and Murphy.

The Baylor Garland campus has recently undergone extensive renovations to enhance the

Award-winning Care Baylor Garland has received an array of impressive national certifications, awards and recognitions:

patient care experience, and meet the changing needs of the communities we serve.

Part of Baylor Scott & White Health, the largest not-for-profit health care provider in Texas, Baylor Garland provides advanced health care in a healing, supportive environment across a wide range of medical specialties, including (but not limited to):

• CANCER CARE

• DIGESTIVE DISEASES

• EMERGENCY MEDICINE

• HEART AND VASCULAR SERVICES

• IMAGING AND RADIOLOGY

• ORTHOPEDICS

• SLEEP MEDICINE

• SURGERY

• WOMEN’S HEALTH

Top Performer on Key Quality Measures®: ‘Top Performers’ are considered national leaders by The Joint Commission when it comes to consistently practicing evidence-based health care shown to significantly improve outcomes for certain serious conditions and procedures.

Chest Pain Center Accreditation: Awarded by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care, an accredited Chest Pain Center meets quality measures shown to improve the process of care for chest pain patients, as well as effectively integrating a range of cardiovascular services.

Commission on Cancer Accreditation: Given to cancer programs which provide quality care, address each patient’s needs and work to improve outcomes.

National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers: Accredited for quality breast care across the care continuum.

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American College of Radiology Accreditation: Accredited for excellence in six imaging procedures, including CT, MRI and breast imaging among others.

The Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center: Accredited for having a stroke program that may significantly reduce the effects of stroke and permanent disability.

American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Accreditation: The Baylor Garland Cardiac Rehabilitation program is certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation for its commitment to improving quality of life by enhancing care.

Pathway to Excellence® Designated: Recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for cultivating an environment where nurses can excel.

Nationally Recognized for outstanding patient care* Full Service Community Hospital Baylor Medical Center at Garland Departments and Services 24-Hour Emergency Services • Comprehensive Wound Center • Heart and Vascular Services • Imaging Services •

Interventional Radiology • Breast Imaging • Orthopedics • Digestive Disease Center • Senior Health Center • Pain Management Services •

Women’s Health Services • Physician Referral Services • Cancer Care • Sleep Center • And much more •

*Joint Commission Accredited 2013 Top Performer on Key Quality Measures® for heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia and surgical care.

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THE NEW 24 BED CLINICAL OBSERVATION UNIT THAT OPENED OCTOBER 2014

Advanced Technology - With A Human Touch Robotic surgery at Baylor Garland usually means less pain, less scarring and a faster recovery for a wide range of patients in need of surgery.

“Robotic surgery allows us to expand the range and scope of the surgical services we provide,” says Steven Arze, MD, chief medical officer and vice president of medical affairs at Baylor Garland.

With small, 1- to 2-centimeter incisions, patients often report less postoperative pain and generally can leave the hospital and recover more quickly. It’s important to understand the robotic system is only a tool—the surgeon is performing the operation. The robotic instruments simply

overcome the anatomical limitations of the human hand by enhancing access and precise maneuverability within a small operating field.

Abdominal surgery is where robotic surgery really proves itself, by taking “minimally invasive” a step further.

For example, “We can take the three tiny incisions required in laparoscopic gallbladder removal and make that one tiny incision by using the robot,” says Dr. Arze. Also, for some gynecological surgeries, new minimally invasive options at Baylor Garland are becoming possible thanks to the robot.

A Close Watch and Added Convenience Opened in October 2014, the spacious new 24-bed clinical observation unit is for patients who require more care or observation time than the emergency department can provide, but don’t need extensive hospitalization. The unit allows caregivers to keep a close eye on patients–continuing important treatments and diagnostic tests–without admitting them for a lengthy stay.

Before the unit opened, all patients who required observation had to be fully admitted through the emergency department, and that meant a longer stay. The new unit allows patients to be discharged as soon as they’re ready.

“Unlike other departments, we can discharge patients at any time day or night,” says Amy Mabry, RN, MBA, director of acute care services for Baylor Garland. “This allows patients to return home as quickly and safely as possible while also freeing up valuable hours for our staff to care for other patients.”

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Innovative Care Concept Expands Services for Garland Community In November 2014, Select Medical opened a new long-term acute care hospital (LTACH) on Baylor Garland’s renovated third floor. The LTACH treats medically complex and critically ill patients whose condition may require a much longer length of stay than those patients treated in a traditional acute care hospital setting. It is owned by Select Medical and will operate as a hospitalwithin-a-hospital.

The concept reflects a new model of care for hospitals in a rapidly changing health care landscape. It allows hospitals like Baylor Garland to better serve communities by collaborating with other health care providers to provide access to a wider range of patient care services. It’s a concept Baylor Garland will further in early 2015 when Timberlawn Mental Health System, a Universal Health Services (UHS) facility, opens a UHSowned and operated hospital-withina-hospital psychiatric facility on Baylor

Garland’s campus. The hospital will focus on providing quality adult and geriatric inpatient psychiatric services.

“Working with established, highly respected providers like Select Medical and UHS to give members of our community access to a wider range of specialized health services is critical to

our mission and to effectively meeting the future health care needs of the people we serve,” says Tom Trenary, president of Baylor Garland. *Physicians are members of the medical staff at one of Baylor Scott & White Health’s affiliated medical centers and are neither employees nor agents of those medical centers, Baylor Medical Center at Garland or Baylor Scott & White Health.

Bringing a century of experience in patient care, education, and research to your community

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Getting Around in Garland

STRETCHING FROM NORTHERN DALLAS CTY. INTO SOUTHERN COLLIN CTY., GARLAND, TX OFFERS THE BEST OF WHAT THESE DIVERSE NORTH TEXAS REGIONS HAVE TO OFFER.

The city is connected to the world through the DFW International and Love Field Airports, both of which are less than 40 minutes away.

Garland also has two rail stations of the Dallas Area Rapid Transit system, DART bus service and an extensive network of major highways and interstates. Located at the crossing of two key heavy freight lines and both regional and interstate transportation corridors, Garland is a powerful part of the regional economy.

Regional/Interstate Roadways

Public Transportation Options

When considering commute times to many major employment areas and local attractions, Garland is a practical choice for residents. Bordered by two major highways, President George Bush Turnpike (190) and Lyndon B Johnson Freeway (635), residents have quick access to the entire region.

Open to traffic in October 2012, the final phase of the NTTA project to form a half loop around the city of Dallas now provides a link extending the existing PGBT from south of SH 183 south to I-20. With the opening of the newest portion of the roadway, the 11.5-mile western extension, the entire length of the PGBT has increased from 40 to 52 miles. Longterm plans are for the turnpike to form a full outer loop around Dallas, dubbed Loop 9.

The competitive advantage of Garland’s central location will be further enhanced over the next several years with the completion of the President George Bush Turnpike Fourth Lane Project, which will include widening the PGBT from Interstate 35E to State Highway 78 to four lanes. According to a September 2014 NTTA progress report, construction was scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2014 for Phase 1 and in the third quarter of 2016 for Phase 2, which would include the segment between SH 78 and U.S. 75.

Completion of the entire project is anticipated in 2019.

Garland has two light rail stations linking residents and employees with the region.

Located in the heart of two of Garland’s largest employment centers, the Forest/ Jupiter and Downtown Light Rail Stations serve more than 3,000 riders each weekday.

The City continues to encourage higher intensity residential, retail and employment uses adjacent to the stations for its near and long-term economic growth. In 2013, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) opened the eastern extension of the Blue Line that connects Downtown Garland with Downtown Rowlett. In August of 2014, DART celebrated the opening of the last Orange Line segment to the new DFW Airport Station, linking the country’s longest light rail system to the world’s third-busiest airport.

The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) Mobility 2030 Plan also recommends study of the Kansas City Southern rail corridor north from Downtown Garland to Lake Lavon to accommodate future passenger rail needs (Wylie). This could ultimately give Garland three DART rail stations, further interweaving the city into the center of the Metroplex.

Heavy Rail Before the Great Depression, the Santa Fe (now Kansas City Southern) and MK&T Railroads (who later merged with Union Pacific) wrote the history of Garland’s business expansion, primarily centered on the distribution of cotton and onions, and telephone/ telegraph services. Heavy rail and passenger rail lines continue to play an important role in Garland’s future development. The development of the Union Pacific Inland Port in Southern Dallas over the next 30 years promises to increase Class I rail traffic throughout the Union Pacific system, including shortline feeders such as the DallasGarland-Northeastern Railroad.

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DART Current and Future Services to 2016

ABOVE: DOWNTOWN DART STATION

Garland Commute Times: 2005-2010

Garland also features an extensive bus service which connects to the surrounding DFW Metroplex.

Percent

Less than 15 minutes

16.51% 17,870

15-29 minutes

36.00% 38,958

30 minutes or longer

45.10% 48,806

Work at home

2.29% 2,475

Commute Times from Garland Location

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Distance

Time by Car (minutes)

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Transfer on DART

DFW Airport

28.6 36

108

Yes

Dallas Love Field Airport

67 19

Yes

Mockingbird Station

29 18.7 11.4 24

Dallas Zoo

21.3 31

46

Yes

Perot Museum of Nature & Science

18.4 28

61

Yes

American Airlines Center

19.8 27

40

Yes

Fair Park

12.6 38

39

Yes

11.6 20

52

No

2:49 PM Galleria Mall

No

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Residential Real Estate on the Upswing in Garland BY: JENNA DICKSON

Photo provided by Keller Williams Realty Lake Cities

As major corporations continue to expand their operations and relocate to Garland and the surrounding North Texas region, it’s no surprise that there’s been a significant increase of residential buyers looking to hang their hats in our community.

In Garland alone, more than 900 jobs were added to the workforce through expansion projects in 2014. In a time when the market is booming and inventory seems scarce, buyers are more and more competitive. So what does this mean for Garland homeowners and newcomers? Local real estate expert Edith Leon-Kelly still thinks the time to buy is now.

Edith, like a lot of local residents, relocated to this area. Once a California girl, she and her family chose to make the Dallas, Fort Worth area their home after evaluating their options based on the schools, economy and stability of real estate.

“One of the reasons I direct people to the Garland area is for the central locality of it,” Edith said. “The freeways are two minutes away. Within fifteen minutes you could be in Downtown Dallas, you could be on a lake, you could be shopping anywhere you want.”

Accessibility has traditionally been a draw for residential and commercial buyers in Garland. With recent highway expansions and DART rail connectivity, the community offers all the allure of suburban living without residents feeling cut off from big-city life. However, though Garland is a desirable location to put down roots, demand has exceeded supply, creating a seller’s market unlike any the area has seen in years.

Existing homes priced at $200,000 and below are regularly seeing bidding wars; and they’re frequently sold at or above listing price within days of going

on the market. In the third quarter of 2014, homes stayed on the market for an average of 15 days, in many cases, as few as two to three days. The rapid turnover of available inventory has created a unique opportunity for home builders to change the landscape of real estate in Garland.

“Existing homes priced at $200,000 and below are regularly seeing bidding wars.”

Garland has a bit of a reputation for being at a lower price point among its North Texas region alternatives. While that statement remains true in regards to property taxes, it may not be true about home values for long. With the scarcity of inventory on the market, new construction is coming in quickly, and it’s coming in at a higher price point,

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ABOVE: Edith Leon-Kelly, CEO/Team Leader of Keller Williams Realty, Lake Cities

which has the potential to shift the city’s reputation and image in the future.

At the time of conversation, three hot communities in the upper high end price points were in development in Garland. These homes, perfectly suited for the influx of corporate workforce transplants, are priced at $250,000 and above. With the scarcity of preexisting homes, which according to Edith is at an all-time low, having new construction in a community that is centrally located and accessible puts Garland in a great position to draw new residents. As Garland continues to stretch in order to meet heightened demand, the long-term implications of this relatively short-term accommodation look good for the city.

“Our economic outlook on Garland is only going to rise,” Edith said. “Garland may get a complete makeover in the next three to four years as more and more affluent relocating families find Garland attractive.”

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For residents or newcomers wondering why existing inventory is so scarce in the area, Edith presented a simple answer.

“After the market crashed, people had to re-establish themselves,” Edith said. “They found new jobs, a new place to live that they could afford, and now they ain’t goin’ anywhere. They figured out ‘this is what I can afford,’ they’re not buying above their means. They’re being more reasonable, and they’re going to sit tight, enjoy the area, enjoy their home, raise their family; they’re not selling.

Therefore, we have to build it. And Garland is doing it.”

All the new construction is great news for economic sustainability, but what does it all mean for existing residents and

potential investors looking to remodel the aging inventory? Edith has historically guided investors to Garland, because the existing real estate available was suitable for remodeling. Since the economic downturn in 2006, the DFW area has seen average appreciation between 3 and 6 percent, which doesn’t provide enough equity to tackle a remodeling project. In 2013, the area finally began to see real growth with an impressive 12 percent increase in property values. With one or two more years of 12 to 20 percent increases, owners will begin to see enough equity to reinvest. Edith confidently shared that once real equity is established, the community will start to see people beautifying neighborhoods.

“This is the time to buy and invest in Garland, because we are on an upswing,” Edith said. “Even though you’re going to sell high, you’re also going to buy high, but you’re not going to buy at the highest peak of the market. The market is just going to keep going up. So if you just say, ‘Oh no, I’ll wait for it to drop…’ Oh no, we ain’t dropping soon!”

Economic outlooks suggest that unless interest rates spike, or some other unforeseen external factor comes into play, the local housing market is on course to be on an upswing for the next five years, meaning home values will continue to appreciate. What does that mean for you? Whether you’re buying or selling, Edith has some great advice.

Looking for a little advice on selling your home?

Advice for Buyers

The rules of real estate still apply in a seller’s market

Buy with your head, not just your heart

“The rules of real estate never change, no matter what market you’re in. Location, condition and price. Those will forever be what gets your home sold. So in this market, even if you are a seller trying to get top dollar for your house, if your condition is not competitive with other active homes in the neighborhood, your house still will not be the one that sells the first week on the market.”

Make your house move-in ready “Buyers definitely want it ready to move in. If they’re paying full price for a house, they do not want to do a thing. They’re spending their hard-earned money and no longer feel like they’re getting a deal. If a buyer doesn’t feel like they’re getting a deal because they’re paying a lot of money or above sales price, guess what, you better have the carpets nice, the paint nice, the landscape in good shape; they want their money’s worth. Just because it’s a seller’s market and you can get full price for your home, does not mean that buyers are not still savvy.”

Get a pre-listing inspection

“Getting a home inspected before you list it is my number one advice for every seller.

To me it’s more important than even worrying about the upgrades. Getting a pre-listing inspection is number one. That way you have no surprises, that way you can make all the repairs on your own terms, and that way you know that the price of your house is compatible with the condition of your home.”

“Have an inspection done, that’s a given.

Research the areas and the schools because your home is an investment. Buying a home is an emotional process, you get your heart into how beautiful and how much you love it.

It’s my job as an agent to help you see that this is also an investment. So let’s not just buy with our heart, but buy with our heads. Make sure that you’re protected, that you’re not overpaying and that you’re getting a deal that in the future you can definitely turn around and sell it and not lose money. Buy where the schools are in good shape, the community is in good shape and the location is in good shape.”

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE MARKET, HOW TO PREPARE YOUR HOME TO LIST OR HOW TO MAKE A WISE INVESTMENT ON YOUR NEXT HOME PURCHASE, CONTACT EDITH LEON-KELLY.

Edith Leon-Kelly (972) 800-1733 EdithLeon@DallasLocalRealty.com Keller Williams Realty 1111 Belt Line Road, Suite 100 Garland, TX 75040

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Helpful Community Numbers Where to find information in and about Garland.

City/County Contacts

Employment

Utilities/Home Services

City 24-Hour Job Hotline..............972-205-2475

AT&T................................................1-800-288-2020

Building Inspection ......................972-205-2300

Day Labor Center...........................972-864-1729

Atmos Energy.................................1-888-286-6700

Birth, Death & Marriage Certificates.....................214-643-4773

Social Security Administration....1-800-772-1213

Garland Power & Light..................972-205-2671

Texas Workforce Commission.....972-276-8361

GP&L Emergency Power Outage....972-205-3000

See our business directory for employment agency listings.

Oncor Electric Delivery..................972-985-2066

Animal Services.............................972-205-3570

Carver Senior Center.......................972-205-3305 City Main Number..........................972-205-2000 City Secretary.................................972-205-2404 Code Compliance...........................972-485-6400 Crimestoppers................................972-272-TIPS Downtown Senior Center..............972-205-2769

TXU Energy.....................................1-800-233-2133 Waste & Recycling Services..........972-205-3500 Verizon............................................1-800-837-4966 Water Department........................972-205-3210

Driver’s License & Vehicle Registration......................214-861-2000 Fire Non-emergency......................972-781-7100 Garage Sale Permits......................972-205-3570 Health Department.......................972-205-3460 Light & Sign Repair........................972-205-3483 Mayor’s Office................................972-205-2400 Municipal Courts............................972-205-2330 Neighborhood Services.................972-205-3310 Neighborhood Vitality..................972-205-3864 Nicholson Memorial Library System...............................972-205-2500 Police Non-emergency.................972-485-4840 Parks & Recreation........................972-205-2750 Planning Department...................972-205-2445

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Public Information.........................972-205-2371 Streetlight Repair..........................972-205-3483 Tax Office........................................972-205-2410 Traffic Signal Malfunction............972-205-3250

Other DART................................................214-979-1111 NTTA Toll Tags...............................972-818-6882 United States Postal Service........972-276-6541

Hospital/Emergency Care Baylor Medical Center at Garland.......................................972-487-5000 Care Now.........................................972-530-1900 First Choice ER................................972-899-6103

Assistance Al-Anon & Alateen.........................214-363-0461 Alcoholics Anonymous.................972-530-9790 Child Protective Service................1-800-252-5400 Garland Family Outreach..............972-840-8555 Galaxy Counseling Center............972-272-4429 Garland Area Rehabilitation Center....................972-272-6526 Health & Human Services.............972-681-9778 Life Abilities, Inc.............................214-586-1502 Life Message..................................877-518-1000 New Beginning Center..................972-276-0423 Runaway Hotline...........................1-800-621-4000 Urban League of Greater Dallas & North Central Texas, Inc............214-413-1720

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Enjoy a variety of great retailers Whether you’re looking for designer apparel, sports equipment or reasonably-priced necessities, Garland is home to a variety of great retailers to suit your shopping needs.

Developments in the last decade have brought exciting additions, such as Harbor Point, which sits right on the edge of beautiful Lake Ray Hubbard and features several restaurants and retail stores, including the 120,000 square-foot Bass Pro Shops. In 2005, Simon Property Group, Inc. opened Firewheel Town Center, which continues to expand and offers an open-air shopping experience and a variety of dining options. Most recently, Garland welcomed Academy Sports and Outdoors, located at the corner of North Garland Avenue and Naaman Forest Boulevard. The Garland Chamber of Commerce invites you to support our local economy by shopping at these and other fine retail locations.

Harbor Point

Firewheel Market

Bass Pro Shops, one of America’s premier outdoor retailers, anchors the 28-acre Harbor Point retail development on the shores of Lake Ray Hubbard. Bass Pro hosts seminars and classes on everything from fishing and hunting to learning about the outdoors.

5001 Bass Pro Dr., Garland, TX 75043 (469) 221-2600 • www.basspro.com

On the NE corner SH-199 and SH-78, ideally located at the entrance to Firewheel Town Center, Firewheel Market offers great restaurants, shops and services, incuding Chase Bank, Merle Norman, Mattress Giant, Starbucks, Chipotle, Cristina’s, Eddie’s Napoli’s Bistro, Flying Fish, Pei Wei, Potbelly, Scotty P’s, Yogurtland and more.

4280 Lavon Dr., Garland TX 75048 (214) 720-6630

Firewheel Town Center This open-air, mixed-use development contains apartments, department stores, a children’s playground, a coy fish fountain, a pond, specialty retail, office space, unique restaurants and an 18-screen AMC theater.

245 Cedar Sage Dr., Ste. 220, Garland, TX 75040 (972) 495-8085 • www.simon.com

AMC Firewheel AMC Firewheel is home to 18 screens of cinematic entertainment, including exciting IMAX and RealD 3D experiences. Located in Garland’s popular shopping destination, Firewheel Town Center, AMC offers stunning digital projection and stadium seating for movie-goers’ enjoyment.

To view showtimes, inquire about theater rentals or learn more about the amenities AMC Firewheel has to offer, visit

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Northstar Plaza Designed for the neighborhood shopper with Dollar General, KFC, New Image Bridal, Radio Shack and more.

Buckingham & N. Garland Ave. Garland, TX 75042 • (214) 720-6630

Oakridge Plaza

Buckingham Plaza Located on the NW corner of Buckingham Rd. and North Garland Ave., Buckingham Plaza contains stores such as 99¢ Only, Payless ShoeSource, Dickey’s BBQ, Burger Island, Melrose and more.

1413 – 1529 W. Buckingham, Garland, TX 75042 • (214) 720-6630

On the NE corner of Belt Line and Jupiter Roads, Oakridge Plaza contains GameStop, MetroPCS, Art Bakery, Ace Jewelry, Sports Bar & Grill and more.

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City of Garland Parks & Recreation The City of Garland has 63 park areas comprising more than 2,800 acres for sports, recreation, and fitness activities. Take advantage of

Photo by City of Garland Parks & Recreation

Garland’s parks, natural areas, and recreation facilities to become more active and healthy and get closer to family and friends. For a full listing and interactive map please visit garlandparks.com.

Garland’s Pools

Recreation Centers

Garland’s pools are open from Memorial Day to Labor Day each year.

Garland is home to three community pools and a wave pool. Each pool offers swim lessons and open swim for people of all ages. Surf and Swim wave pool has something for everyone including Wally’s Cove, a water play area for little surfers, a lot of shade and chairs, delicious eats at the Chill & Grill Café, and swim essentials at the Surf Shop.

The City of Garland is home to six recreation centers. Each facility offers a variety of programs and services that are enjoyed by all. Fields, Granger, and Hollabaugh Recreation Centers are home to The Body Shop fitness rooms to help you meet your fitness goals.

The City of Garland Senior Services The City of Garland Senior Services is committed to providing leisure, social, and human service opportunities to Garland seniors. Adults 55 and above can participate in a wide array of educational, social, and physical activity programs in a friendly and comfortable environment.

Programs are designed to promote and foster healthy independent living, enhance quality of life and build a sense of belonging and community among older adults. Please pick up our monthly publication Silver Scoop at any center.

Carver Senior Center 222 Carver St Garland, Texas 75040 972-205-3305 Senior Activity Center 600 West Avenue A Garland, Texas 75040 972-205-2769

Audubon Recreation Center 342 West Oates Rd. • 972-205-3991 Bradfield Recreation Center 1146 Castle Dr. • 972-205-2770 Fields Recreation Center 1701 Dairy Rd. • 972-205-3090 Granger Recreation Center & Central Park 1310 West Ave. F • 972-205-2771 Holford Recreation Center 2314 Homestead Pl. • 972-205-2772 Hollabaugh Recreation Center 3925 West Walnut St. • 972-205-2721 Therapeutic Recreation (TR) offers programs and opportunities designed specifically for adults with various disabilities. TR provides unique opportunities that allow participants to improve their functional abilities and enhance their well-being in a safe, nurturing environment. TR activities are based upon goals such as increasing independence, socialization, and recreation participation. TR staff also assist in adapting any program offered through Parks & Recreation to meet special needs based on disability.

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Special Events at Garland’s Recreation Centers For current dates, times, and information please visit garlandparks.com.

Garland’s Gone Camping: A Family Campout. Grab your tent and head to Audubon Park for a night under the stars with family and friends. Enjoy a night hike, games, s’mores, a campfire, and an outdoor movie. This event is usually held in mid-October.

Snacks with Santa: Join us at Gale Fields Recreation Center for a fun filled evening of holiday fun! Enjoy making crafts, playing games and having a snack with Santa and his helpers.

This event is held in mid-December.

Sweetheart Dance: is held at The Atrium in Downtown Garland. Dads, granddads, and uncles, watch your little one shine at the Sweetheart Dance in early February.

Easter Egg Hunt: Children get the chance to hunt for colorful candy and toy filled eggs.

Bounce around in a jump house, go through the obstacle course, and load up on recreation activity information. This event is held the Thursday before Easter at Central Park.

The Duck Creek Adventure Camp: The summer is for the great outdoors at Audubon Recreation Center! Discover and participate in local group adventures. Outdoor activities include repelling, archery, rock climbing, disc golf, fishing, and outdoor cooking.

Christmas on the Square: Garland holds its annual Christmas on the Square event and tree lighting ceremony during the first week of December. The festivities include train rides, snow tubing hills, pictures with Santa, holiday shopping and a live ice carving demonstration!

Attendees are entertained by Garland ISD school choirs and the Lakeshore Brass while enjoying a variety of seasonal treats.

After 10 years, and six additional parks throughout Central and North Texas, Hawaiian Falls Waterpark continues to be the family favorite for attractions in Garland and surrounding areas. With an annual attendance of nearly 200,000 guests and providing more than 200 summer jobs each season, the “flagship” of the Hawaiian Falls parks has experienced steady growth since opening in 2003. More than 80% of the park’s guests travel from outside Garland to enjoy its refreshing attractions.

With the goal of “bringing families closer together,” Hawaiian Falls Garland opened with a Lazy River, a multi-level rainforest play structure with a 1,000 gallon bucket, a 6-story slide tower with two speed slides and two twisting tube slides, a multi-lane mat racer slide and a four-story Hawaiian Half-Pipe slide. Over the next decade, the park added many attractions such as a football field sized wavepool, a twin-tube Torpedo body slide, a multi-sensory slide experience called “The Rush” and more. It’s a great environment for reunions, company picnics and church outings or just a leisure family get-together.

Today, Hawaiian Falls operates waterparks in Garland, The Colony, Mansfield, Roanoke and Waco, with new parks in Pflugerville and White Settlement, which opened in 2014. Find more information at www.hfalls.com.

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Golf Firewheel At Firewheel Golf Park, golfers can enjoy their choice of 63 holes of championshipcaliber golf on three diverse courses: Lakes, Old and Bridges. Together these courses fill the 600 acres that compose the largest complex of golf courses in Texas and the thirdbiggest in the United States.

The Garland Chamber of Commerce is one of many organizations that uses Firewheel as the venue for its annual golf tournament. In 2013, the Chamber hosted more than 300 local leaders and professionals and utilized all three courses for a day of friendly competition on the fairway.

Additional Facilities at Firewheel Golf Park Jerry Andrews Pavilion With an open-air setting and a beautiful view of the Lakes course, the Jerry Andrews Pavilion is an ideal setting for meetings, parties and receptions.

Branding Iron Restaurant Located on the south end of the Bridges course, the Branding Iron Restaurant offers a variety of foods for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The restaurant is available to be booked for private meetings and parties.

Course Contact Information 600 W. Campbell Road, Garland, TX 75044 • 972-205-2795 www.golffirewheel.com

Experience the Arts in Garland Each year, more than 170,000 people visit the Granville Arts Center facilities to attend plays, concerts, meetings, seminars, Chamber of Commerce luncheons, receptions, community events and performances of all kinds.

Patty Granville, the Arts Center’s namesake, has been the director of the

Center since its opening in 1982. Since then, Granville has worked with the City staff and members of the Garland Cultural Arts Commission to fulfill a mission to allocate time and funding to encourage the growth of the cultural arts in Garland.

The Granville Arts Center and Plaza Theatre have been key ingredients to the

economic development of downtown and have proved to be a dynamic force in enhancing the quality of life for Garland citizens today and in the future.

For more information visit garlandarts.com

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Arts and Cultural Events Throughout Garland GISD Faculty Art Show.................................................... Through Jan. 20

Dallas Young Artists....................................................... June 26 - 28

Garland Symphony Orchestra....................................... Jan. 16

FREE Movie at the Plaza Theatre................................... July 3

“Bad Seed” by Garland Civic Theatre............................ Jan. 22 - Feb. 14

Dallas Modern Quilt Guild Exhibit................................. July 6 -Aug. 29

Artists Round Texas Art Exhibit.................................... Jan. 23 - Feb. 25

“Crazy for You” by Garland Summer Musicals............. July 17 - 19, 24 - 26

FREE Movie at the Plaza Theatre................................... Feb. 6

Marketplace on the Square............................................ July 18

“A Midsummer Night’s Dream”

by Company of Rowlett Performers ............................. Feb. 12 - 15

Garland Civic Theatre..................................................... July 23 - Aug. 15

Garland Symphony Orchestra....................................... Feb. 20

“Dr. Dolittle Jr.”

by Company of Rowlett Performers ............................. July 30 - Aug. 2

GISD Senior Art Show..................................................... March 4 - 18

Marketplace on the Square............................................ Aug. 15

“Watson” by Garland Civic Theatre............................... March 5 - 28

Garland Eyes Photography Exhibit............................... Sept.

Garland Symphony Orchestra....................................... March 20

Garland Civic Theatre..................................................... Sept. 3 - 26

Kala King Art Exhibit ..................................................... March 21 - April 28

FREE Movie at the Plaza Theatre .................................. Sept. 12

“Carrie The Musical” by Garland Civic Theatre............. April 16 - May 9

Marketplace on the Square............................................ Sept. 19

“Harvey” by Company of Rowlett Performers ............. April 16 - 19

Sarah King Art Exhibit.................................................... Oct.

Garland Symphony Orchestra....................................... April 17

Garland Civic Theatre..................................................... Oct. 15 - Nov. 7

Marketplace on the Square............................................ April 18

Garland Symphony Orchestra....................................... Oct. 16

Faith Artists Art Exhibit................................................. May 3 - June 6

FREE Movie at the Plaza Theatre................................... Oct. 30

Garland Symphony Orchestra....................................... May 8

Garland Quilt Guild Exhibit............................................ Nov.

Marketplace on the Square ........................................... May 16

Garland Symphony Orchestra....................................... Nov. 20

Mark Mullino Art Exhibit................................................ June 10 - July 13

Garland Civic Theatre..................................................... Nov. 26 - Dec. 19

“West Side Story” by Garland Summer Musicals......... June 12 - 14, 19 - 21

FREE Movie at the Plaza Theatre................................... Dec. 4

Marketplace on the Square............................................ June 20

“The Nutcracker” by Dallas Ballet Company................ Dec. 6 - 8

“Wizard of Oz” by Company of Rowlett Performers.... June 25 - 28

Garland Symphony Orchestra....................................... Dec. 18

Granville arts center

The Atrium Banquet Hall

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Arts Center

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Employment Statistics & Workforce Development Employment Statistics

Garland Labor Force and Unemployment 2007 - March 2012

Garland’s workforce has the specialized skills necessary for future growth in the nation’s most promising industries – healthcare, renewable technology, and wireless communications – as well as Garland’s historic foundation in manufacturing and fabrication.

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Jan. Feb.

Labor Force

108,710 110,336 106,952 108,701 115,529

115,213 115,416 115,738 115,545 116,075 116,916

Employed

2012 March April

May

June

103,812 104,539 98,046 99,400 106,155

106,337 107,065 107,724 107,984 108,153 108,268

Unemployed

4,898 5,797 8,906 9,301 9,374

8,876 8,351 8,014 7,561 7,922 8,648

Unemployment Rate

4.5% 5.3% 8.0% 9.0% 8.1%

7.7% 7.2% 6.9% 6.5% 6.8% 7.4%

Dallas MSA

4.3% 5.0% 7.8% 8.3% 7.8%

7.4% 7.1% 7.0% 6.5% 6.8% 7.4%

State (Adjusted)

4.4% 4.9% 7.6% 8.2% 7.9%

7.3% 7.1% 7.0% 6.9% 6.9% 7.0%

Nation (Adjusted)

4.6% 5.8% 9.3% 9.6% 8.9%

8.3% 8.3% 8.2% 8.1% 8.2% 8.2%

To learn more about employment in Garland, visit www.garlandedp.com.

Source: Texas Workforce Commission, US Bureau of Labor Statistics

Employment Growth 1990 - 2010

1990 1995 2000 2010*

Garland

62,300 67,600 93,265 106,188

CAGR* DFW MSA

0.82% 3.27% 1.31% 1,999,100 2,238,700 2,761,000 2,862,400

CAGR*

1.14% 2.12% 0.36%

Source: US Census ACS, North Central Texas Council of Governments * Estimate CAGR = Compound Annual Growth Rate

Workforce Profile More than 106,000 skilled employees make up the workforce in Garland, Texas, more than 70 percent of whom have a high school or college education. With such a diversity of industries offering employment, there are a variety of opportunities for job seekers.

Garland is also home to three college campuses that offer training courses, including Richland College, which has partnered with the Garland Economic Development Partnership to offer training grants. To learn more about the Garland workforce, visit www.garlandedp.com.

Employee Annual Earnings

Occupation

Total Median

Occupation (110,685) earnings

Management, business, science and arts occupations:

31,389 $48,506

12,816 $49,715

Service Occupations, cont.

Protective Service Occupations:

1,677 $34,034

Management occupations

7,675 $51,795

Business and financial operations occupations

5,141 $47,743

Law enforcement workers, including supervisors

699 $48,320

Computer, engineering, and science occupations:

5,135 $66,110

Food preparation and serving related occupations

6,461 $13,027

Computer and mathematical occupations

2,687 $70,929

Architecture and engineering occupations

2,077 $63,987

Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations

5,504 $17,014

Life, physical, and social science occupations

Personal care and service occupations

Education, legal, community service, arts, and media occupations:

Management, business, and financial occupations:

Community and social services occupations Legal occupations

371 $55,387

Firefighting and prevention, and other protective service workers including supervisors

Total Median (106,188) earnings

978 $24,129

3,908 $14,944

Sales and office occupations:

28,300 $28,936

9,024 $41,982

Sales and related occupations

11,480 $23,594

1,048 $35,776

Office and administrative support occupations

16,820 $30,591

850 $47,227

Natural resources, construction, and maintenance occupations:

15,211 $25,628

Education, training, and library occupations

5,592 $44,189

Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations

Farming, fishing, and forestry occupations

1,534 $30,926

Construction and extraction occupations

4,414 $48,269

Installation, maintenance, and repair occupations

2,717 $61,406

Production, transportation, and material moving occupations:

16,321 $24,648

Healthcare practitioner and technical occupations:

Health diagnosing and treating practitioners and other technical occupations

Health technologists and technicians

376 $16,989 10,235 $23,001 4,600 $31,669

1,697 $27,602

Production occupations

9,868 $25,158

Service Occupations:

19,464 $16,484

Transportation occupations

3,661 $29,597

1,914 $23,848

Material Moving Occupations

2,792 $17,363

Healthcare support occupations

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Garland-Dallas Co LWDA Wages, Occupational Employment Statistics Program, 2010

All

Mean Wage

Entry Wage

Exp. Wage

PCT25 Wage

PCT 50 Wage

PCT75 Wage

1,431,430

$23.11

$9.61

$29.86

$11.01

$17.52

$28.50

Management

79,180

$54.36

$26.49

$68.30

$33.13

$47.72

$67.66

Business and Financial Operations

88,980

$33.88

$19.83

$40.91

$22.78

$30.54

$40.82

Computer and Mathematical

62,840

$39.72

$24.32

$47.43

$29.02

$38.92

$49.87

Architecture and Engineering

31,630

$37.58

$21.80

$45.47

$25.96

$35.16

$47.06

Life, Physical, and Social Science 8,650

$34.15

$16.57

$42.94

$19.71

$29.54

$45.66

Community and Social Service

10,350

$23.74

$14.09

$28.57

$15.98

$22.02

$31.07

Legal

14,080

$51.23

$21.02

$66.33

$25.87

$40.00

$69.64

Education, Training, and Library

67,670

$25.71

$14.57

$31.28

$19.03

$24.81

$29.64

Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media

22,110

$25.08

$10.70

$32.27

$12.92

$20.70

$30.91

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

71,990

$35.04

$17.85

$43.63

$21.48

$29.45

$39.23

Healthcare Support

31,480

$12.97

$8.46

$15.22

$9.09

$11.77

$15.70

Protective Service

34,710

$19.19

$9.14

$24.22

$10.34

$16.70

$26.14

Food Preparation and Serving Related

100,250

$9.61

$7.80

$10.52

$7.72

$8.59

$9.97

Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance

37,250

$11.36

$8.11

$12.99

$8.45

$10.02

$12.45

Personal Care and Service

28,560

$12.08

$8.01

$14.12

$8.12

$9.25

$13.79

Sales and Related

161,140

$21.52

$8.54

$28.01

$9.21

$14.52

$25.81

Office and Administrative Support

$20.62

275,820

$17.13

$10.72

$20.34

$12.17

$15.76

Farming, Fishing, and Forestry

1,180

$12.86

$9.58

$14.51

$10.20

$12.04

$14.27

Construction and Extraction

55,060

$17.76

$11.02

$21.13

$12.22

$15.59

$20.67

Installation, Maintenance, and Repair

58,610

$20.13

$12.30

$24.05

$14.18

$19.03

$25.15

Production

85,000

$14.66

$8.79

$17.60

$9.48

$12.67

$17.81

Transportation and Material Moving

104,880

$15.18

$8.63

$18.46

$9.31

$13.08

$18.87

“Garland’s workforce has the specialized skills necessary

Source: Labor Market & Career Information Department, Texas Workforce Commission Note: Totals will not add due to rounding and suppression for confidentiality

Est. Occupational Title Employment

for future growth in the nation’s most promising industries“

Workplace and Employment Summary Business Description

Industries (All)

Industries (Private Sector) Industries (Government and Non-Profit) Agriculture Mining Construction

Total Establishments

Total Employees

11,005

108,761

10,401

93,279

9

604

15,482

26

Employees per Establishment 10

23 102 4 15 335 22 1,121 8,155 7

Manufacturing

694 18,922 27

Utility, Postal Services and Information

301

1,783

6

Wholesale Trade

433

4,172

10

Retail

2,081 14,242 7

Transportation and Warehousing

167

Finance

468 4,439 9

Real Estate

428

2,814

7

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

999

3,830

4

Management and Administrative Support

565

2,946

5

Educational, Health Care Services

687

24,079

35

Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation

169

1,669

10

Accommodation and Food Services

419

5,438

13

1,988

7,500

4

Other Services Other

2,508

15

447 5,827 13

Source: Lexus/Nexus, 2011

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Manufacturing & DCMA Garland has been recognized as a manufacturing city since the 1950s, and numerous Fortune 500 corporations chose Garland as a location for their strategic operations. As business retention is a critical piece of any city’s strategic plan, it has become increasingly important to ensure Garland’s manufacturers have easy access to the resources they need to operate successfully.

In 2006, the Garland Chamber of Commerce founded the Dallas County Manufacturers’ Association in order to better serve the needs of the industry that has long been the backbone of the Garland economy. More than 350 thriving manufacturing businesses have been supporting the Garland economy through highly varied product production for decades. These businesses have widely diversified and highly specialized operations, presenting a unique opportunity for

the Chamber to further its mission of maintaining a sustainable economy by interacting directly with professionals in the manufacturing sector.

The mission of the DCMA is to provide the Dallas County manufacturing community with the best opportunities to be sustainable in the global marketplace through facilitating workforce development, advocacy at the local, state and national level, and the sharing of best practices among its members. This mission is carried out through a variety

of venues that both contribute resources and facilitate understanding among industry and community leaders.

Each month, committees of Human Resources, Supply Chain and Safety professionals meet to learn more about their areas of business through the sharing of best practices. Because Garland is home to so many industry leaders, participants can be sure that they’re learning reliable, proven tactics and can take them back to their own plants for continuous improvement.

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In 2013, the DCMA added yet another valuable benefit for local manufacturers when the organization partnered with Richland College, Garland Campus, to launch the DCMA Leadership Academy. The Academy is a training course with the goal of bringing plant employees in supervisory roles into a program that will develop their skills in goal setting, communication, change and conflict management and more. To date, 12 local companies have supported 47 participants in taking the course. The DCMA plans to continue to provide this workforce development resource for the benefit of local employers and the sustainability of Garland industry.

MEMBERSHIP IN THE DALLAS COUNTY MANUFACTURERS’ ASSOCIATION IS AVAILABLE FOR ANY MANUFACTURER LOCATED IN DALLAS COUNTY. To Learn More About The Programs And Resources Provided By The Association, Visit: Garlandchamber.Com/Dcma or call Diane Whitlock at (469) 326-7402

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With the help of local higher education partners like Richland College, more than a thousand employees have received grant-funded training since DCMA’s inception.

Programs like this not only heighten the skills and abilities of the Garland workforce, but also improve operations to be carried out more safely and efficiently.

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The DCMA further assists local manufacturers by acting as an advocate for any operational or legislative issues that impede progress for production or add unwarranted complications.

“KARLEE recently had a large pothole in one of our main shipping routes that was causing havoc for our trucks. Fortunately the relationships formed through the DCMA allowed us to resolve this problem in a matter of days with just one phone call. The high level of performance from the DCMA is something KARLEE has come to trust and rely upon whether it is working with the city or helping us find our next innovative training solution.”

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Manufacturing Local Impact COMPANIES RECOGNIZED AS THE GARLAND TOP 100 MAKE THE FOLLOWING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE LOCAL ECONOMY.

Total Tax Base from Top 100 Companies: $975 million • 9% of the tax base for the city of Garland (total tax base is $10.1 billion) • 7% of the tax base for Garland ISD (total tax base is $13.1 billion)

Workforce from Top 100 Companies: More than 12,000 • 10% (total Garland workforce is 120,111) • Total compensation: $786 million (Average compensation for a manufacturing job is $63,000)

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Celebrating 120 Years of Service THE GARLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THAT AS OF 2015, OUR ORGANZATION HAS BEEN IN TOWN HELPING LOCAL BUSINESSES SUCCEED FOR 120 YEARS.

History of the Chamber:

The Chamber was originally founded as the Garland Commercial Club in 1895.

A small group of residents formed the organization in an effort to get the word out that Garland was a good place to do business. In 1923, the club was renamed the Garland Chamber of Commerce and as the Garland economy has evolved through the years from onion farms to major industry, the Chamber evolved to meet the needs of local businesses in every stage.

When Garland’s industrial era began

in 1939, the Chamber was largely responsible for the attraction of companies like the Byer-Rolnick Hat Corporation (now known as Hatco) and Southern Aircraft (now General Dynamics).

From the organization’s inception, the Chamber’s staff and board of directors have worked tirelessly to establish a longstanding tradition of facilitating business connections that allow for continuous improvement and long-term success in the Garland economy.

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In 1995, the Chamber joined together with the City of Garland and Garland Independent School District to establish the Garland Economic Development Partnership. The three branches of the Partnership work together to attract and retain business in the Garland community.

This innovative approach allows the city to provide progressive services to both small and large businesses As has always been the case throughout the Chamber’s history,

“ The Chamber is dedicated to supporting

businesses of all shapes and sizes, particularly the small businesses that form the foundation of Garland’s local economy.”

supporting industrial growth remains a high priority. Garland is proudly one of the nation’s largest manufacturing cities with more than 350 manufacturers. In 2006, the Chamber made huge strides in supporting the needs of the city’s broad manufacturing base by establishing the Dallas County Manufacturers’ Association, which is a specialized branch of the Chamber focused on facilitating workforce development and advocating on behalf of manufacturers in various local and national issues affecting their sector.

True to its roots, the Chamber is dedicated to supporting businesses of all shapes and sizes, particularly the small businesses that form the foundation of Garland’s local economy. In 2011, the Chamber formed yet another monumental partnership, this time with the Dallas Small Business Development Center. The Chamber became the very first Chamber

to host a satellite office of the SBDC in order to provide free, in-depth counseling services to start-up companies and existing small businesses.

The Chamber and its staff have a firm grasp on what is necessary to reach the high goals Garland has set to attain.

Education, workforce training, leadership skills and business counseling are the fundamental pieces to a successful business environment, and the Chamber is the common thread among all parts. At its core, every resource and connection provided by the Chamber serves the same purpose – to help local businesses grow and continue to be successful. Whether it’s clients and customers, business services, community information or operational resources you seek, the Garland Chamber of Commerce is your, “Connecting Source.”

As the history of the Chamber indicates, we’ve evolved through the years to find innovative ways to best serve the city’s thriving businesses.

We’re grateful for the contributions of each community member who has served on our Board of Directors and various other committees within the organization. Our success and longevity has been made possible by your support.

We also extend our deepest gratitude to the many local businesses that have seen the value in the work of the Chamber and have made the decision to invest alongside us in the mission to be a catalyst for positive change in the greater CHAMBER STAFF AT THE MANUFACTURING DAY APPRECIATION BREAKFAST

Garland community. We look forward to serving Garland for many more years to come.

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Malinda Brownlee Howell Ebby Halliday Realtors Eva Hummel Baylor Medical Center at Garland Justin Lonon Dallas County Community College District Scott McMurdie Shea & McMurdie Financial Earl Moorer Tosca Ltd. Jerry Prater Huber, Prater, & Henson, P.C. Scott Ratzman Plastipak Packaging Dr. Thomas A. Reed Thomas A. Reed, DDS Bo Saavedra Northwestern Mutual Jim Smith Batteries Plus Marisol Trevizo Pilar Funeral Home Barry Young Oncor Electric Delivery

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Chamber Staff Paul Mayer, CEO (469) 326-7444 Paul.Mayer@garlandchamber.com Karina Olivares, President (469) 326-7474 Karina.Olivares@garlandchamber.com Ayako Schuster, Vice President of Economic Development (469) 326-7464 Ayako.Schuster@garlandchamber.com Jenna Dickson, Director of Strategic Planning (469) 326-7412 Jenna.Dickson@garlandchamber.com Hayley Hangartner, Member Relations (469) 326-7454 Hayley.Hangartner@garlandchamber.com Liza Ceniceros, Project Director (469) 326-7477 Liza.Ceniceros@garlandchamber.com Diane Whitlock, Office Manager (469) 326-7402 Diane.Whitlock@garlandchamber.com

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2015 Chamber Events Direct Connect The goal of this program is to help attendees make more strategic connections and teach them how to capitalize on networking opportunities in a fun, fast-paced networking program. Events are held at the Chamber on the third Thursday of each month from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m.

Monthly Luncheons Chamber luncheons host a variety of speakers, from industry experts to community leaders. The event allows professionals from various business fields to interact in a relaxed environment and learn more about better business practices or issues facing the Garland community. Events are held at The Atrium on the last Monday of each month from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Annual Events Annual Banquet The Annual Banquet celebrates the year ended and looks to the year ahead by recognizing community leaders and welcoming the chairman of the board for 2015. The banquet also features a keynote speaker and elegant dinner. The 83rd Annual event will be held

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Annual Business Expo The Expo invites local businesses from Garland and the surrounding communities to display products and services to a crowd of local leaders, business professionals and the general public. The 6th Annual event will be held at the Curtis Culwell Center on April 16, 2015.

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Business Directory ACCOUNTING SERVICES CLOPTON & COMPANY, CPA Cathy Clopton....................................................972-272-6478 610 Main St., Garland, TX 75040 www.cloptoncpa.com DUNN & DILL CPA’S, P.C. William Dunn.....................................................972-485-5333 245 Cedar Sage Dr., Ste. 210, Garland, TX 75040 www.dunndillcpa.com HUBER PRATER AND HENSON, P.C. Jerry Prater................................................ 972-840-1516 9330 LBJ Fwy., Ste. 270, Dallas, TX 75243 www.hphcpa.com JON W. SIX, C.P.A. Jon Six...............................................................972-272-6666 1123 Main St., Garland, TX 75040 www.jonsixcpa.com LANE GORMAN TRUBITT, PLLC Neil Barrow........................................................214-461-1532 2626 Howell St., 7th Fl., Dallas, TX 75204 www.lgt-cpa.com THELEMANN BOOKKEEPING & TAX SERVICE Lloyd Thelemann................................................972-840-0035 2829 Saturn Rd., Ste. 102-A, Garland, TX 75041 www.thelemannbookkeeping-tax.com WEISMANN & COMPANY, P.C. Scott Weismann................................................972-404-0608 13601 Preston Rd., Ste. 106-W, Dallas, TX 75240 www.weismann.com WHITLEY PENN Randy Gregg......................................................214-393-9300 8343 Douglas Ave., Ste. 400, Dallas, TX 75225 www.whitleypenn.com

SEACREST APARTMENTS Dean Petruzzi....................................................972-530-6808 2804 Beltline Rd., Garland, TX 75044 www.seacrestgarland.com

LAW OFFICE OF WESLEY C JOHNSON Wesley Johnson.................................................214-328-9378 3960 Broadway Blvd., Ste. 230, Garland, TX 75043 www.wesleyjohnsonlawyer.com

SHILOH OAKS APARTMENTS Kevin Tran..........................................................972-530-7175 2379 W. Apollo Rd., Garland, TX 75044 www.shilohoaks411.com

LUNA & LUNA, L.L.P. Scott Luna.........................................................972-926-5300 500 N. Central Expy., Ste. 175, Plano, TX 75074 www.lunalunallp.net

STONELEIGH ON SPRING CREEK Traci Allen..........................................................972-495-2121 5501 Naaman Forest Blvd., Garland, TX 75044 www.berkshireapartments.com

PAUL H. CROSS, ATTORNEY AT LAW Paul Cross.........................................................214-926-5734 9241 LBJ Fwy., Ste. 211, Dallas, TX 75243 www.paulcrosslaw.com

THE COURTYARD APARTMENTS Angie McCalment...............................................972-495-0348 2046 N. Shiloh Rd., Garland, TX 75044 www.thecourtyard411.com

STEPHEN HILL, ATTORNEY Stephen Hill.......................................................972-840-9500 500 N. Central Expy., Ste. 175, Plano, TX 75074

ARCHITECTURE DESIGN & SERVICES AMTECH BUILDING SCIENCES, INC. Mike Blanchette.................................................972-690-6044 670 International Pkwy., Ste. 180, Richardson, TX 75081-6600 www.amtechbuildingsciences.com VAI ARCHITECTS, INC. Barton Drake.....................................................972-934-8888 16000 N. Dallas Pkwy., Ste. 200, Dallas, TX 75248 www.vaiarchitects.com WHARRY & HAYNES ARCHITECTS & ENGINEERS James Wharry................................................972-272-4116 316 N. Glenbrook Dr., Garland, TX 75040 www.wharrytexas.com

ARTS ORGANIZATION

ADVERTISING & MARKETING

GARLAND CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION, INC. Patty Granville Holcomb.....................................972-205-2780 300 N. 5th St., Garland, TX 75040-4059 www.garlandarts.com See our ad page 54

LOGOTOLOGY Monica Scott.....................................................214-423-4000 1750 Alma Rd., #122, Richardson, TX 75081 www.logotology.com

GARLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Michael Finley...............................................972-926-0611 P.O. Box 461204, Garland, TX 75046-1204 www.garlandsymphony.org

METROPLEX MAIL COMPANY Jamie Monzo.....................................................972-463-2855 1352 Exchange Dr., Richardson, TX 75081 www.metroplexmail.net

ASSISTED LIVING

THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS / NEIGHBORSGO Alex Barnishin....................................................214-977-8134 508 Young St., Dallas, TX 75202 www.dallasnews.com THE PAYTON GROUP Jan Furtick.........................................................972-494-0616 618 W. State St., Garland, TX 75040 www.thepaytongroup.com

AVALON CARE GROUP Larry White.......................................................214-752-7050 1150 Colonel Dr., Garland, TX 75043 www.Avalon-Care.com STONEYBROOK MEMORY CARE OF RICHARDSON/ NORTH GARLAND Shirley Hawkins............................................972-530-7700 5600 N. Shiloh Rd., Garland, TX 75044 www.stoneybrookmemorycare.com

VANPELT CREATIVE Chip VanPelt......................................................972-496-1744 www.vanpeltcreative.com

WINTERS PARK ASSISTED LIVING AND MEMORY CARE Chris Morrison..............................................972-530-4107 3450 Wagon Wheel Rd., Garland, TX 75044 www.wintersparkassistedliving.com

AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING SALES / SERVICE

ASSISTED LIVING/MEMORY CARE COMMUNITY

AIR FORCE ONE AIR CONDITIONING Danny Sides......................................................214-340-5522 10226 Plano Rd., Ste. 104, Dallas, TX 75238 www.af1ac.com

STONEYBROOK MEMORY CARE OF RICHARDSON/ NORTH GARLAND Shirley Hawkins............................................972-530-7700 5600 N. Shiloh Rd., Garland, TX 75044 www.stoneybrookmemorycare.com

GARLAND HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING CO., INC. Bryan Bell..........................................................972-278-3506 2113 S. Garland Ave., Garland, TX 75041 www.garlandheatingandair.com TEXAS TRUCK A/C INC. Marci Rosato.................................................972-289-2010 1705 Peachtree Rd., Balch Springs, TX 75180 www.texastruckac.com

APARTMENT COMMUNITIES OAKS - 5TH STREET CROSSING Kyle Walls.....................................................972-487-7700 351 N. 5th St., Garland, TX 75040 www.oaksproperties.com

ATTORNEYS ESTES & GANDHI, P.C. Tom Sampson...................................................214-272-8030 1700 Pacific Ave., Ste. 4610, Dallas, TX 75201 www.estesgandhi.com HUSCH BLACKWELL LLP Betsy Krauss.....................................................314-480-1500 2001 Ross Ave., Ste. 2000, Dallas, TX 75201 www.huschblackwell.com JIM ADLER AND ASSOCIATES TEXAS INJURY LAWYERS Robert Adler......................................................214-320-1111 The Tower at City Place 2711 Haskell Ave., Lock Box 40, Dallas, TX 75204 www.jimadler.com

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THE BRAGA LAW FIRM, P.C. Linda Braga.......................................................972-497-9500 9441 LBJ Fwy., Ste. 105, Dallas, TX 75243 WISENER NUNNALLY GOLD, LLP Randolph Wisener.............................................972-530-2200 245 Cedar Sage Dr., Ste. 240, Garland, TX 75040 www.wnglaw.com

AUTOMOTIVE DEALERSHIP FEAGIN MOTOR CO. Jackie Feagin.....................................................972-276-1865 2625 Forest Ln., Garland, TX 75042 JUPITER CHEVROLET, INC. Mike Matetich....................................................972-271-9900 P.O. Box 473109, Garland, TX 75047 www.jupiterchevy.com MASSEY CADILLAC Thomas Bies......................................................972-840-4100 11675 LBJ Fwy., Garland, TX 75041-3803 www.dallascadillac.com MAZDA OF MESQUITE David Gomez.....................................................972-686-6200 15900 LBJ Fwy., Mesquite, TX 75150 www.mazdaofmesquite.com RANDALL REED’S PRESTIGE FORD Katie Koberg.................................................972-864-3673 3601 S. Shiloh Rd., Garland, TX 75041 www.prestigegarland.com RELIABLE CHEVROLET Doug Adams......................................................972-952-1561 800 N. Central Expy., Richardson, TX 75080 www.reliablechevrolet.com RUSTY WALLIS HONDA - VOLKSWAGEN Rusty Wallis.......................................................214-349-5559 12635 LBJ Fwy., Garland, TX 75041 www.rustywallisvw.com See our ad page 44 TOWN EAST FORD Matthew Howe..............................................972-270-6441 18411 LBJ Fwy., Mesquite, TX 75150 www.towneastford.com TROPHY NISSAN Richard Kelley...................................................972-613-2200 5031 N. Galloway Ave., Mesquite, TX 75150 www.trophynissan.com

AUTOMOTIVE LEASING / RENTALS AUTOFLEX LEASING Scott Clinesmith................................................972-234-1234 558 S. Central Expy., Richardson, TX 75080 ENTERPRISE HOLDINGS Byron Johnson...................................................972-272-1690 3602 Forest Ln., Garland, TX 75042 www.enterprise.com

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE / REPAIR ADVANCE AUTO PARTS Tom Gordon.......................................................972-205-1971 103 S. 1st St., Garland, TX 75040 www.advanceautoparts.com

JERRY’S EXPRESS CAR WASH Jerry Miller.........................................................817-953-6100 3331 Arapaho, Garland, TX 75044 www.jerrysexpresscarwash.com See our ad page 45

HANMI BANK Jerry Song.........................................................972-509-7350 4555 W. Walnut, Garland, TX 75042 www.hanmi.com

MI-T-FINE CAR WASH, INC. Luke Ramsey.....................................................972-438-3416 P.O. Box 153684, Irving, TX 75015 www.mitfinecarwash.com

INWOOD NATIONAL BANK Andrea Kohlhaas...............................................214-902-1225 1200 Main St., Garland, TX 75040 www.inwoodbank.com

NORTH TEXAS FLEET SERVICES Mike Karkhoff...............................................972-278-2400 2938 A Oakland Ave., Garland, TX 75041 www.ntxfleet.com

STATE BANK OF TEXAS-GARLAND BRANCH Laura Davis........................................................972-303-6100 P.O. Box 763009, Dallas, TX 75376 www.statebnk.com

PAUL’S OIL STATION, LTD. Paul Johnston....................................................972-487-1231 401 N. Garland, Garland, TX 75040

SYNERGY BANK Charlene Johnson..............................................214-227-4550 603 W. Main St., Ste. 101, Garland, TX 75040 www.synergybank.com See our ad page 67

QUALITY PARTS WAREHOUSE Joe Bray............................................................972-276-0016 224 Haskell Dr., Garland, TX 75040 THE BODY SHOP COLLISION REPAIR Terrie Rattan.................................................972-272-8821 2054 Forest Ln., Ste. 450, Garland, TX 75042 www.thebodyshoptx.com

TEXAS BRAND BANK Larry Tonroy.......................................................972-494-9800 1919 S. Shiloh Rd., Ste. 100, Garland, TX 75042 www.texasbrandbank.com See our ad page 3

YOYO’S DELIGHTS Yolanda Flanik...................................................530-356-5370 www.YoYosDelights.com

BANKING & FINANCIAL SERVICES AFFILIATED BANK Keith Darwin......................................................972-203-8030 2302 Guthrie Rd., Ste. 100, Garland, TX 75043 www.affiliatedbank.com See our ad page 15 AMEGY BANK OF TEXAS - RICHARDSON Kevin Beck.........................................................214-754-6078 1901 N. Central Expy., Ste. 420, Richardson, TX 75080 www.amegybank.com See our ad page 61 AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK OF TEXAS Anita Collins......................................................214-863-5930 5430 Hwy. 78, Sachse, TX 75048 www.anbtx.com See our ad page 9 AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK OF TEXAS Joe Don Martin..................................................214-863-6671 9696 Skillman St., Ste. 150, Dallas, TX 75243 www.anbtx.com See our ad page 9 BANK OF TEXAS Ryan Suchala................................................214-346-3981 5956 Sherry Ln., Ste. 1100, Dallas, TX 75225 www.bankoftexas.com BB&T GARLAND Gabe Martinez...................................................972-792-4240 10641 Forest Ln., Dallas, TX 75243 www.bbt.com CAPITAL ONE BANK James Han.........................................................972-364-6000 5021 N. Garland Ave., Garland, TX 75040 www.capitalonebank.com CAPITAL ONE BANK Lynette Poorman...............................................972-364-6795 2015 Northwest Hwy., Garland, TX 75041 www.capitalonebank.com CITIBANK, N.A. Amy Hamilton....................................................972-530-2265 2720 Belt Line Rd., Garland, TX 75044 www.citibank.com COMERICA BANK Nikki Fizer Robinson..........................................972-234-7400 10601 Forest Ln., Dallas, TX 75243 www.comerica.com FROST BANK Roman Cooper...................................................214-515-4942 11701 Plano Rd., Dallas, TX 75243 www.frostbank.com See our ad page 5

DIXIE PLYWOOD CO. OF DALLAS INC. Gary Young........................................................972-271-4607 3060 W. Miller Rd., Garland, TX 75041 www.dixieply.com GARLAND GLASS & MIRROR Raj Lad..............................................................972-276-6524 310 Gautney St., Garland, TX 75040 www.garlandglassandmirror.com WINDOW EXPO Paul Dietzler......................................................972-234-1413 2430 Lacy Ln., Ste. 102, Carrollton, TX 75006 www.windowexpodfw.com

BUSINESS CONSULTING ACTION COACH Trey Finley.........................................................972-979-3761 3201 Blair Oak Dr., Rowlett, TX 75089 www.actioncoach.com/treyfinley CAREER DESIGN ASSOCIATES, INC. Helen Harkness.................................................972-278-4701 2818 S. Country Club Rd., Garland, TX 75043-1227 www.career-design.com

BAKERY NOTHING BUNDT CAKES Kathy Tran.........................................................214-321-2253 9440 Garland Rd., #114, Dallas, TX 75218

BUILDING MATERIALS & PRODUCTS

TEXAS SECURITY BANK 469-398-4801 Craig Scheef www.texassecuritybank.com We are a locally owned, community bank, with a strategic focus on helping owners succeed & grow their businesses.

Let’s discuss your needs, & then watch how the right bank with the right business bankers can make a difference in your business.

101 N. Garland Ave., Garland, TX 75040 UMB BANK Jeff Gulczynski...................................................214-387-3003 2600 Network Blvd., Ste. 190, Frisco, TX 75034 www.umb.com

VERITEX COMMUNITY BANK Ph: 972-220-0600 Fax: 972-487-5848 E-mails: jmiller@veritexbank.com Web: www.veritexbank.com

JOE FALKNER Joe Falkner........................................................214-763-1438 www.joefalkner.com

LIGHTHOUSE PERFORMANCE CONSULTING Dwight Davis 972-675-9195 www.lighthouseperformance.org Dwight can help you meet your goals with over 35 Years Corporate Performance Improvement experience leading successful Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Development, Leadership Coaching, with top Talent Performance and Process Improvements.

2316 Diamond Oaks Dr., Garland, TX 75044-7314 PARTNERS FOR PEOPLE MANAGEMENT / GREAT TEAMS - GREAT RESULTS Ken Alexander....................................................214-883-3355 2002 Shari Ln., Garland, TX 75043 www.partnersforpeoplemanagement.com RAINWATER BUSINESS ADVISORS Brad Collins.......................................................214-995-3326 P.O. Box 122496, Arlington, TX 76012 www.usbizsell.com

CABLE TV SERVICES

622 Clara Barton, Garland, TX 75042

TIME WARNER CABLE BUSINESS CLASS Jett Ashley.........................................................469-464-4505 750 Canyon Dr., Ste. 500, Coppell, TX 75019 www.twcbc.com/tx

VIEWPOINT BANK Stacy McEntee..................................................972-578-5000 2218 N. Jupiter, Garland, TX 75044 www.viewpointbank.com

VERIZON Barbara Walker..................................................972-718-2979 600 Hidden Ridge, M/C E02E66, Irving, TX 75038-3809 www.verizon.com

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Celeste Hutka....................................................972-414-6173 5352 N. Garland Ave., 1st Fl., Garland, TX 75040 www.wellsfargo.com

BENEFITS ROACH, HOWARD, SMITH & BARTON Larry Pittman.....................................................972-231-1300 8750 N. Central Expy., Ste. 500, Dallas, TX 75231 www.rhsb.com

BEVERAGE SUPPLIERS PURE WATER TECHNOLOGY Rick Hernandez.................................................972-363-3306 8403 Sterling St., Ste. B, Irving, TX 75063 www.purewatertech.com WATER PROVISIONS TO GO Lawrence Minnis................................................972-414-9982 842 Belt Line Rd., Garland, TX 75040 www.waterprovisions.com

BLINDS BUDGET BLINDS OF GARLAND Nevin Ball..........................................................972-312-9430 1515 N. Town East Blvd., Ste. 138-445, Mesquite, TX 75150 www.budgetblinds.com/garland/

CARPET CLEANING CORNERSTONE CHEM-DRY Erika Herman.....................................................972-530-2219 1821 Beltline Rd., Garland, TX 75044 www.cornerstonechemdry.com

TRULY NOBLE SERVICES, INC. www.trulynobleservices.com

972-272-2455

We don’t cut corners, we clean them! Call our professional staff for truck mounted carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning, tile & grout cleaning, and even 24 hour water damage emergency service! Mention this ad for $10.00 off any cleaning service.

2909 Broadway Blvd., Garland, TX 75041

CATERING AT YOUR SERVICE CATERING & EVENT PLANNING John Johnston...................................................972-272-7770 17950 Preston Rd., Ste. 140, Dallas, TX 75252 www.ayscatering.com CULINARY ART CATERING Catherine Inumerable........................................972-744-0660 4241 Sigma Rd., Farmers Branch, TX 75244 www.culinaryartcatering.com

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GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER-CATERERS Kate Granecki....................................................214-340-0061 10729 Audelia Rd., Ste.102, Dallas, TX 75238 www.guesswhoscomingtodinnercaterers.com

GARLAND CONCRETE Joe Cooper........................................................972-276-9584 P.O. Box 460370, Garland, TX 75046 www.garlandconcrete.com

FIREWHEEL MODERN DENTISTRY Sarahi Loredo...................................................972-276-5191 5129 N. Garland Ave., Ste. 700, Garland, TX 75040 www.FirewheelModernDentistry.com

MCALISTER’S DELI Renay Grubaugh................................................972-475-9944 4305 Lakeview Pkwy., Rowlett, TX 75088 www.thesaxtongroup.com

GARLAND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Robert Smith.....................................................972-494-9500 115 N. 9th St., Garland, TX 75040

MONARCH DENTAL Laura Underwood..............................................972-864-0695 1101 W. Centerville, Ste. 200, Garland, TX 75041 www.monarchdental.com/locations/dental-office/garland/ monarch-dental/30060

ROYAL CATERING, INC. Alan Sweitzer.....................................................972-437-1466 800 S. Central Expy., Richardson, TX 75080 www.royalcateringdfw.com SICILIANO’S A TASTE OF ITALY Paolo Siciliano...................................................972-276-8913 2210 W. Buckingham Rd., Garland, TX 75042 www.sicilianosgarland.com

CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTOR QUADRANT CHEMICAL TC &P Robert Jamieson................................................972-864-0865 3309 W. Kingsley Rd., Garland, TX 75041 www.quadrantchemical.com RIBELIN SALES, INC. Rod Jenkins.......................................................972-272-1594 3857 Miller Park Dr., Garland, TX 75042 www.ribelin.com

CHILD CARE CENTER PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF FIREWHEEL Pratiksha Rigley...........................................972-496-0011 5074 President George Bush, Garland, TX 75040 www.primrosefirewheel.com

CHIROPRACTORS ACHIEVE CHIROPRACTIC HEALTH ASSOCIATES, LLC Josh Paek..........................................................972-303-0683 1606 Wynn Joyce, Garland, TX 75043 www.achievechiro.com AFFORDABLE CHIROPRACTIC Misty Larson......................................................972-270-5333 1750 Northwest Hwy., Ste. 250A, Garland, TX 75041 www.Affordable-Chiro.com HIMMELSEHR CHIROPRACTIC Craig Himmelsehr..............................................972-272-8769 1441 Forest Ln., Garland, TX 75042 www.himmelsehrchiropractic.com WHOLE HEALTH CHIROPRACTIC & THE SPA Teresa Jones, D.C., C. AD.............................972-530-2273 3930 Naaman School Rd., Ste. B, Garland, TX 75040-0914 www.wholehealth-care.com

CHURCHES FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, GARLAND Fred Durham......................................................972-272-3471 801 W. Ave. B, Garland, TX 75040 www.fumcgarland.org MT. HEBRON BAPTIST CHURCH Michele Terry.....................................................972-276-5218 1233 State Hwy. 66, Garland, TX 75040 www.onthemount.org SATURN ROAD CHURCH OF CHRIST Wayne McReynolds...........................................972-271-2444 3030 Saturn Rd., Garland, TX 75041 www.saturnroad.org SPRINGCREEK COMMUNITY CHURCH Lisa Ridge.........................................................972-494-5683 2660 Belt Line Rd., Garland, TX 75044-7002 www.springcreekchurch.org

CITIES CITY OF GARLAND Bill Dollar...........................................................972-205-2400 P.O. Box 469002, Garland, TX 75046-9002 www.garlandtx.gov See our ad page 55

CONSTRUCTION CHAMBERS BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. Shelly Smith......................................................972-495-4515 4217 N. Garland Ave., Garland, TX 75040

MAGNUM MANHOLE AND UNDERGROUND CO. INC. Jennifer Lingle...................................................972-276-2048 428 N. 1st St., Garland, TX 75040 NPL CONSTRUCTION CO. Ron Syfrig..........................................................972-278-3229 2820 Market St., Garland, TX 75041 www.gonpl.com SILVER STAR PLASTERING, INC. Randal Newman................................................972-278-5988 629 W. Centerville Rd., Ste. 201, Garland, TX 75041 www.silverstarplastering.com SOUTHWEST LATH AND PLASTER Roger Burke..................................................972-494-1974 1411 Forest Ln., Garland, TX 75042 www.southwestlathplaster.com

CONVENIENCE STORES QUIKTRIP CORPORATION Terrance Moss...................................................817-358-7680 1120 N. Industrial Blvd., Euless, TX 76039 www.quiktrip.com

NORTH TEXAS DENTAL IMPLANTS & ORAL SURGERY Robert McNeill, DDS, MD...................................972-272-8571 1530 Forest Ln., Ste. D, Garland, TX 75042 www.dfwdentalimplants.com SMILE MAGIC DENTAL & BRACES Cecilia Hernandez..............................................214-606-5773 1476 W. Buckingham, Garland, TX 75042 www.mysmilemagic.com SMILINE DENTAL TEXAS Chakrapani Nannapaneni..................................972-276-4888 1605 N. Garland Ave., Ste. C, Garland, TX 75040 www.smilinedentaltexas.com THOMAS A. REED, DDS0 Thomas Reed, DDS............................................972-414-4000 1204 Thomasville Ct., Garland, TX 75044 www.treeddental.com

DERMATOLOGY

COPIER SALES NOVACOPY, INC. Lea Webb..........................................................972-536-1507 4251 W. John Carpenter Frwy., Irving, TX 75063 www.novacopy.com

THE STEWART ORGANIZATION Kevin Richards www.stewartorg.com

972-652-3239

Servicing and selling the full line of Canon digital presses, plotters, multifunction devices, and scanners for over 30 years. Call us to experience the Stewart Difference!

2300 Gateway Dr., Irving, TX 75063

CREDIT UNIONS AMERICA’S CREDIT UNION Joe Wasaff.........................................................972-494-5328 2154 Forest Ln., Garland, TX 75042 www.americascu.org See our ad page 31 NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Justina Lazarou.................................................972-530-5826 5102 N. President George, Garland, TX 75040 www.navyfederal.org RESOURCE ONE CREDIT UNION Terisa Chaney....................................................214-565-5382 302 W. Centerville Rd., Garland, TX 75041 See our ad page 67 www.r1cu.org RESOURCE ONE CREDIT UNION Aaron Jameson..................................................214-319-3100 2475 Arapaho Rd., Garland, TX 75044 www.r1cu.org

DENTAL/ SPECIALIST / ENDODONTICS FIREWHEEL CENTER FOR DENTAL SPECIALTIES Maheeb Jaouni..................................................972-496-0164 4170 Lavon Dr., Ste. 164, Garland, TX 75040 www.firewheeldentalspecialties.com

DENTISTS

BEST CARE FAMILY MEDICAL CLINIC - DAVID W. CARLSON, MD Ph: 972-240-1789 / Fax: 972-240-5525 www.bestcaregarland.com 4402 Broadway, Ste. 1, Garland TX 75043

LISA A GARNER, M.D.,F.A.A.D. www.lisagarnermd.com

972-271-4141

DIPLOMATE AMERICAN BOARD OF DERMATOLOGY General dermatology caring for all diseases of the skin hair and nails, including but not limited to allergic contact dermatitis, eczema, skin cancer, acne and psoriasis.

3310 Broadway Blvd., Garland, TX 75043

ELECTRICAL SERVICE / REPAIR ARROW ELECTRIC SERVICE, INC. Mark Thacker................................................972-926-7007 2903 National Dr., Garland, TX 75041 www.arrowelectric.net BIRDSONG ELECTRIC, INC. Jack Birdsong....................................................972-295-3000 2914 Industrial Ln., Garland, TX 75041 www.birdsongelectric.com MILESTONE ELECTRIC, AIR & SECURITY Gus Antos..........................................................214-267-2405 2360 Crist Rd., Ste B900, Garland, TX 75040 www.milestoneelectricdfw.com PRISM ELECTRIC INC. Johnnie Prock....................................................972-926-2000 2985 Market St., Garland, TX 75041 www.prismelectric.com

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

EASTVIEW DENTAL CARE & ORTHODONTICS Kimberly Gordon................................................972-285-0635 2306 Guthrie, Ste. 180, Garland, TX 75043 www.dentalworks.com/Texas/Dallas-Fort-Worth-TX-dentist/ Eastview-Dental-Care.aspx

AEROTEK Whittney Paul....................................................972-348-1859 2600 N. Central Expy., Ste. #650, Richardson, TX 75080 www.aerotek.com

FIREWHEEL CENTER FOR DENTAL SPECIALTIES Maheeb Jaouni..................................................972-496-0164 4170 Lavon Dr., Ste. 164, Garland, TX 75040 www.firewheeldentalspecialties.com

ANNEXUS PERSONNEL & BUSINESS SERVICES Johnny Smith.....................................................972-279-3363 4401 N. Belt Line Rd., Mesquite, TX 75150 www.annexuspersonnel.com See our ad page 60

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CAMDEN, CAMDEN & ASSOCIATES Sonja Camden...................................................214-863-8973 10925 Estate Ln., Ste. W219, Dallas, TX 75238

EMPLOYEE SOLUTIONS David Bristol......................................................214-420-8367 6404 International Pkwy., Ste. 1350, Plano, TX 75093-8252 www.employeesolutions.com EXPRESS EMPLOYMENT PROFESSIONALS Johnny Clark......................................................972-681-1609 911 Main St., Garland, TX 75040 www.expresspros.com See our ad page 2

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING W & M ENVIRONMENTAL Lance French.....................................................972-516-0300 906 E. 18th St., Plano, TX 75074 www.wh-m.com

FACILITY SERVICES

GROVE STAFFING SERVICES, INC. Debbie Komp.....................................................972-226-1234 608 W. I-30, Ste. 421, Garland, TX 75043 www.grove-temporary.com See our ad page 59

GCA SERVICES GROUP, INC. Tim Henson.......................................................214-355-7000 11651 Plano Rd., Ste. 200, Dallas, TX 75243 www.gcaservices.com

INTUITIVE STAFFING Shane Graham...................................................214-341-8005 10825 Plano Rd., Ste. 3, Dallas, TX 75238 www.intuitivestaffingllc.com

OFFICECLEAN AMERICA, INC. Elrie Freeman....................................................214-342-5333 11551 Forest Central Dr., Ste. 129C, Dallas, TX 75243 www.cleanoffices.com

PDQ TEMPORARIES Thelma Garcia...................................................972-926-0939 13657 Jupiter Rd., Ste 109, Dallas, TX 75238 www.pdqtemporaries.com SNELLING STAFFING Kelli Thurmond..............................................972-470-9696 4055 Valley View Ln., Ste. 700, Dallas, TX 75244

STAFF FORCE PERSONNEL SERVICES, INC. Jessica Hughes 214-503-9442 www.staff-force.com

We place Temporary Staffing, Temp-to-Perm, and offer Payrolling services.

9786 Skillman, Dallas, TX 75243 THE NOVO GROUP Cindy Lu............................................................262-727-8755 6860 Dallas Pkwy., #200, Plano, TX 75024 www.thenovogroup.com TRINET Reza Paknejad...................................................972-789-3937 14755 Preston Rd., Ste. 420, Dallas, TX 75254 www.trinet.com

ENGINEERING BW2 ENGINEERS, INC. Jim Waldbauer, P.E............................................972-864-8200 1919 S. Shiloh Rd., Ste. 500, LB27, Garland, TX 75042 www.bw2inc.com FREESE AND NICHOLS, INC. Scott Cole..........................................................817-735-7255 618 W. State St., Garland, TX 75040 www.freese.com R-DELTA ENGINEERS Frank Polma, P.E...............................................972-494-5031 618 Main St., Garland, TX 75040 www.rdelta.com

ENTERTAINMENT CELEBRATION STATION Vicki Johnson.....................................................972-279-7888 4040 Towne Crossing Blvd., Mesquite, TX 75150 www.celebrationstation.com HAWAIIAN FALLS ADVENTURE PARK Jim Patterson.....................................................972-382-7893 4550 N. Garland Ave., Garland, TX 75040 www.hfalls.com JUMP N JAX PARTY RENTALS Betty Helton.......................................................972-271-7789 779 VZCR 2032, Canton, TX 75103 PAINTING WITH A TWIST Jennifer McGregor..............................................972-468-9370 3046 Lavon Dr., Ste. 145, Garland, TX 75040 www.paintingwithatwist.com/garland RIDGEWOOD BINGO Judy Michlin..................................................972-864-1699 873 W. Miller Rd., Garland, TX 75041 www.ridgewoodbingo.com TEXAS SKATIUM Jeff Craft............................................................972-240-6455 2020 Rowlett Rd., Garland, TX 75043 www.texasskatium.com

INDUSTRIAL FLOORING SERVICES, INC. David Parrish 214-349-7891 www.ifsifloors.com Industrial Flooring Services, Inc. can provide virtually any type of Epoxy / Resinous Flooring required in Industrial, Commercial or Institutional applications.

2736 Market St., Garland, TX 75041

FLORIST LIZZIE BEE’S FLOWER SHOPPE Elizabeth Blanford.............................................972-495-7969 6302 Hwy. 78, Sachse, TX 75048 www.lizziebeesflowershoppe.com ROWLETT FLOWERS & GIFT Shirley Tullos.....................................................972-276-9800 513 W. State St., Garland, TX 75040 www.rowlettflorist.net

FOOD SERVICES THE MESQUITE CONVENTION & EXPO CENTER / 972-329-3100 HAMPTON INN & SUITES Monte Greene www.mesquitehampton.com Located 15 minutes from Downtown Dallas, we offer 160 guest rooms with 54 two room suites. Suites feature a full kitchen, living room with separate bed & bathroom.

Planning a wedding or convention? Our 65,000 ft Convention & Expo Hall is the place!

1700 Rodeo Dr., Mesquite, TX 75149

FINANCIAL PLANNING & SERVICES CREATIVE FINANCIAL PROFESSIONALS Neil Resnik........................................................972-380-0063 4500 Westgrove, #356, Addison, TX 75001 www.cfinpro.com

ACCENT FOOD SERVICES Lynne Turner......................................................469-326-1526 2350 Crist Rd., Garland, TX 75040 www.accentfoods.com

FUNERAL HOMES / CEMETERIES CHAMBERLAND FUNERALS & CREMATIONS Kelvin Chamberlain............................................972-276-0333 333 W. Ave. D, Garland, TX 75040 See our ad page 49 www.chamberlandfunerals.com EASTGATE FUNERAL HOME Bill Kirk..........................................................972-270-6116 1910 Eastgate Dr., Garland, TX 75041 www.eastgatefuneralhome.com

EDWARD JONES Gary Overby, CFP, AAMS....................................972-487-8777 625 Main St., Garland, TX 75040

PILAR FUNERAL HOME Marisol Trevizo...................................................972-276-5100 650 W. Ave. D, Garland, TX 75040 www.pilarfuneralhome.com

EDWARD JONES - PATSY GOMEZ Patsy Gomez....................................................972-496-3285 2380 Firewheel Pkwy., Ste. 1000, Garland, TX 75040 www.edwardjones.com

WILLIAMS FUNERAL DIRECTORS D. Cecil Williams, II............................................972-276-5000 1600 S. Garland Ave., Garland, TX 75040 www.williamsfuneral.com

GOLDIN PEISER & PEISER, LLP Debbie Ames.....................................................214-635-2588 16800 N. Dallas Pkwy., Ste. 240, Dallas, TX 75248 www.manufacturing.gppcpa.com KYLE BRADSHAW- STATE FARM Kyle Bradshaw 4750 N. Jupiter Rd., Ste. 224, Garland, TX 75040

LIBERTY TAX SERVICE 972-495-8297 Rick Brantley www.libertytax.com Owner & Licensed Insurance Agent Specializing in lowering your taxes & helping clients achieve financial independence • Individual Small Business & Partnership Tax Returns • Tax Resolutions • Affordable Care Act Certified • Hispanic Certified Service 5116 N. Jupiter Rd., Garland, TX 75044 LIBERTY TAX SERVICE Rick Brantley.....................................................972-487-3411 3460 W. Walnut St., Ste. 500, Garland, TX 75042 www.libertytax.com NCR MERCHANT SOLUTIONS Devin Morrow.....................................................469-525-3869 2601 Network Blvd., Ste. 200, Frisco, TX 75034 www.ncr.com

FITNESS CENTER 3Q FITNESS: CROSSFIT GARLAND Robert Selders...................................................972-494-2545 109 S. 6th St., Ste. A, Garland, TX 75040 www.3qfitness.com

FLOORING DOBSON FLOORS, INC. Joe Perdue....................................................972-270-8741 2010 Eastgate Dr., Garland, TX 75041 www.dobsonfloors.com

GAMING & SIMULATION DIGITAL KINEMATICS 3D Darlena Kelly.....................................................469-269-9338 5080 Spectrum Dr., Addison, TX 75001 www.dk3dinc.com

GOLF COURSES / COUNTRY CLUBS FIREWHEEL AT GARLAND Don Kennedy.....................................................972-205-2795 600 W. Campbell Rd., Garland, TX 75044 www.golffirewheel.com

GOVERNMENT DALLAS COUNTY COMMISSIONER, DISTRICT 1 Theresa Daniel...................................................214-653-6668 411 Elm St., #204, Dallas, TX 75202 www.dallascounty.org

GROCERY STORES BRAUM’S ICE CREAM AND DAIRY STORE..........972-495-2221 2802 Lavon Hwy., Garland, TX 75040 www.braums.com HIEP THAI FOOD STORE Julia Lao............................................................972-272-1993 3347 W. Walnut St., #101, Garland, TX 75042 TOM THUMB FOOD & PHARMACY David Levine......................................................972-675-8661 2535 Firewheel Pkwy., Garland, TX 75040 www.tomthumb.com TOM THUMB FOOD & PHARMACY Brent Varvil........................................................972-495-9807 2645 Arapaho Rd., Ste. 592, Garland, TX 75044 www.tomthumb.com TOM THUMB FOOD & PHARMACY Connie Yates.....................................................214-355-7315 6770 Abrams Rd., Dallas, TX 75231-7115 www.tomthumb.com

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TOM THUMB FOOD & PHARMACY Matt Young........................................................972-717-9727 4010 N. Macarthur, Irving, TX 75038 www.tomthumb.com

TIMBERLAWN AT GARLAND Krysla Karlix www.timberlawn.com

TOM THUMB-PAGE FOOD & DRUG CENTER Charles Hokstra.................................................972-271-0582 925 Northwest Hwy., Garland, TX 75041 www.tomthumb.com

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment 24/7 Assessment and Referrals Bringing 100 years of experience to your community.

WALMART NEIGHBORHOOD MARKET Tony Budgewater..........................................469-304-3399 101 W Buckingham Rd., Garland, TX 75040 www.wal-mart.com WALMART NEIGHBORHOOD MARKET Pete Vanderburg...........................................972-535-1192 1855 South Garland Ave., Garland, TX 75040 www.wal-mart.com

HEALTH & WELLNESS MORNING DEW MASSAGE & WELLNESS, LLC Sernerick Green.................................................972-271-4636 1013 Northwest Hwy., Ste. 110, Garland, TX 75041 www.morningdewmassage.com

972-487-5309

2300 Marie Curie Blvd., Garland, TX 75042

See our ad page 43

HOTELS & MOTELS DAYS INN DALLAS / GARLAND Amar Patel.........................................................972-840-0020 3645 Leon Rd., Garland, TX 75041 www.garlandtxhotel.com EXECUTIVE INN Matt Patel..........................................................972-613-5000 12670 E. Northwest Hwy., Dallas, TX 75228 www.dallasexecutiveinn.com

HOME HEALTH

FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES DALLAS PARK CENTRAL Tabitha Scott.....................................................972-437-9905 9230 LBJ Fwy., Dallas, TX 75243 www.fairfieldinn.com/dalpc

DEPENDABLE CARE HEALTH SERVICE Mariesha Hicks..................................................469-366-5784 5318 Glen Vista Dr., Garland, TX 75044 www.dependablecarehs.com

HOLIDAY INN GARLAND NORTH Ryan Grayson................................................972-495-1144 5110 N. President George Bush, Garland, TX 75040 www.holidayinn.com/garlandnorth

HOSPITALS / CLINICS / MEDICAL CENTERS

HOLIDAY INN HOTEL & SUITES GARLAND EAST - LAKE RAY HUBBARD Melissa Cothern.................................................214-240-1927 4412 Bass Pro Dr., Garland, TX 75040

ADDICARE GROUP OF TEXAS Jay Harrison www.addicare.com

972-278-4760

We offer affordable outpatient treatment and counseling services that included substance abuse problems, anger & stress management and family issues. We have programs and appointments times that will fit anyone’s schedule.

2722 W. Kingsley, Ste. 115, Garland, TX 75041 BAYLOR MEDICAL CENTER AT GARLAND Thomas Trenary.................................................972-487-5000 2300 Marie Curie, Garland, TX 75042 www.baylorhealth.com/PhysiciansLocations/Garland/ See our ad page 41

HOMEWOOD SUITES BY HILTON Marianne Matthes.............................................972-437-6966 9169 Markville Dr., Dallas, TX 75243 www.dallasparkcentral.homewoodsuites.com HYATT PLACE DALLAS / GARLAND Leah Turner.......................................................972-414-3500 5101 N. President George Bush, Garland, TX 75040 www.hyattplace.com STUDIO 6 Kevin Hajari.......................................................214-342-5400 9801 Adleta Ct., Dallas, TX 75243 www.staystudio6.com

HUMAN RESOURCES

BAYLOR SURGICARE AT GARLAND Rory Qualls 972-494-2400 www.pas-garland.com 530 Clara Barton, Ste. 100 Garland, TX 75042.

CENTERVILLE MEDICAL CENTER Chuck Osuagwu.................................................972-807-6016 1015 W. Centerville Rd., Ste. 118, Garland, TX 75041 www.cmcgarland.com METHODIST FAMILY HEALTH CENTER Kevin Smith......................................................972-530-8590 4430 Lavon Dr., Ste. 350, Garland, TX 75040 www.methodisthealthsystem.org/Firewheel METHODIST RICHARDSON MEDICAL CENTER Emily Edwards..................................................469-204-2019 2831 E. President George Bush Turnpike, Richardson , TX 75082 www.methodisthealthsystem.org/richardson SELECT SPECIALTY HOSPITAL - GARLAND Ron Norris........................................................469-440-5800 2300 Marie Curie, Fl.s 3E & 3W, Garland, TX 75042 www.selectspecialtyhospitals.com SUNDANCE HOSPITAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE Susan Young.....................................................817-680-9023 2696 W. Walnut St., Garland, TX 75042 See our ad page 42

STAFF ONE, INC. Mark Sinatra......................................................214-461-1140 8111 LBJ Fwy., Ste. 1350, Dallas, TX 75251 www.staffone.com TREND HR Jon Bailey..........................................................214-553-5505 2701 Sunset Ridge Dr., Ste. 610, Rockwall, TX 75032 www.trendhr.com

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS ED JACKSON......................................................972-496-9446 6010 Troon Cir., Garland, TX 75044 GEORGE JENSEN RANCH George Jensen...................................................972-414-1458 3021 Oak Point Dr., Garland, TX 75044

INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES / SERVICES BRALCO METALS Pennie Rankin...................................................972-276-2676 410 Mars Dr., Garland, TX 75040 www.bralco.com BRIGGS EQUIPMENT Benjamin Hecht.................................................214-351-4511 10550 N. Stemmons Fwy., Dallas, TX 75220 www.briggsequipment.com GARLAND WELDING SUPPLY CO., INC. Andrew Simmons...............................................972-487-8000 1960 Forest Ln., Garland, TX 75042 www.GarlandWeldingSupply.com GRAINGER Jay Thomason....................................................972-278-8110 2701 W. Kingsley Rd., Garland, TX 75041 www.grainger.com

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SAUTER INDUSTRIAL DESIGN Ken Sauter........................................................972-226-1300 111 E. Centerville Rd. #251, Garland, TX 75041 www.sauterindustrialdesign.com US FOODS Steve Minns.......................................................972-487-6200 1992 Forest Ln., Garland, TX 75042 www.usfoodservice.com

INSURANCE & BENEFITS AI UNITED INSURANCE Noor Moosa.......................................................214-800-5551 232 W. Centerville Rd., Garland, TX 75041 www.getaiu.com

BAKER & AFFILIATES INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. Georgia Baker 972-276-8100 www.bakerandaffiliates.com

Serving Your Personal And Commercial Insurance Needs.

2045 Forest Ln., Ste. 190, Garland, TX 75042 BOWMAN & BOWMAN CONSULTANTS, INC. Jim Bowman......................................................972-578-5095 2312 Coleshire Dr., Plano, TX 75075 www.bowmanbenefits.com BOYD, SHACKELFORD AND BARNETT, LLC Michael Boyd.....................................................972-767-2811 5800 Granite Pkwy., Ste. 350, Plano, TX 75024 www.bsbins.com DAVIS-DYER-MAX, INC. Larry Hughston.............................................972-864-0400 P.O. Box 495429, Garland, TX 75049-5429 www.davis-dyer-max.com GARY SCHWARZ INSURANCE - STATE FARM Gary Schwarz.....................................................972-278-5011 750 Colonel Dr., Ste. 1A, Garland, TX 75043 www.garyschwarz.com LIBERTY MUTUAL GROUP Branden Weber..................................................972-202-9854 5701 President George Bush, Ste. 150, Rowlett, TX 75089 www.libertymutual.com/insurance-office-rowlett-tx MIKE MAKARA STATE FARM AGENT Mike Makara......................................................972-530-6300 828 Belt Line Rd., Garland, TX 75040 www.mikemakara.com PATTERSON & ASSOCIATES INSURANCE Ben Patterson...................................................214-253-2578 1202 E. Arapaho Rd., #100, Richardson, TX 75081 www.rpinsure.com RANAE CANDIA STATE FARM AGENCY RaNae Candia..................................................201-658-5330 351 N. 5th St., Ste. B, Garland, TX 75040 www.candiainsurance.com ROACH, HOWARD, SMITH & BARTON Larry Pittman.....................................................972-231-1300 8750 N. Central Expy., Ste. 500, Dallas, TX 75231 www.rhsb.com STAN LUCKIE & ASSOCIATES, INC. Stan Luckie...................................................972-530-6499 1111 Beltline Rd., Ste. 106, Garland, TX 75040 www.stanluckie.com STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY Chris Fisher.......................................................972-497-1924 1011 Galatyn Pkwy., Richardson, TX 75082 www.statefarm.com US HEALTH ADVISORS Brian Davis........................................................214-394-6979 5514 Wyrick Ln., Garland, TX 75044 www.ushealthgroup.com USI SOUTHWEST Dennis Fowler....................................................469-271-1689 1445 Ross Ave. , Ste. 4200, Dallas, TX 75202 www.usi.biz WILLIS GROUP Joshua Glover....................................................972-715-6266 15305 N. Dallas Pkwy., Addison, TX 75001 www.willis.com

INVESTMENTS CHICO STONE, LTD Alice Nicholson..................................................972-276-2284 P.O. Box 461012, Garland, TX 75046 EDWARD JONES Gary Overby, CFP, AAMS....................................972-487-8777 625 Main St., Garland, TX 75040 EDWARD JONES & CO. Brian Shepherd, CFP©, AAMS©........................972-271-6940 401 W. Centerville, Ste. 4, Garland, TX 75041 www.edwardjones.com/en_US/fa/index.html&CIRN=263909 FIRST SOUTHWEST COMPANY Corky Hall..........................................................214-953-4000 325 N. St. Paul, Ste. 800, Dallas, TX 75201 www.firstsw.com

IT SOLUTIONS CYBERNUT SOLUTIONS LLC Stephen Faulkner...............................................972-216-8800 337 Oaks Trail, Ste. 108, Garland, TX 75043 www.CybernutSolutions.com VENTURENET, INC. Jeana Dickerson................................................214-580-1915 1930 Pendleton Dr., Garland, TX 75041 www.vnetinc.com

JEWELRY CLASSIC CUSTOM JEWELRY, INC. Bill Blunt www.billsclassicjewelry.com

972-270-6589

40 Years Of Service 1780 Northwest Hwy., Ste. 140, Garland, TX 75041

LAWN & GARDEN SUPPLIES A & W TURF, LLC Vince Popek......................................................972-272-6090 601 N. 1st St., Ste. F, Garland, TX 75040 www.awturfgrass.com

LEGAL SERVICES UNDERWOOD LAW FIRM, P.C. Rick Lambert.....................................................817-885-7529 1008 Macon St., Ste. 101, Fort Worth, TX 76102 www.uwlaw.com

LIFETIME MEMBERS WOODY BROWNLEE...........................................469-429-7405 3621 Shire Blvd., Richardson, TX 75082

LIGHTING & SIGN MAINTENANCE BIRDSONG ELECTRIC, INC. Jack Birdsong....................................................972-295-3000 2914 Industrial Ln., Garland, TX 75041 www.birdsongelectric.com

MAMMOGRAPHY & RADIOLOGY

MAPEI CORP. Ricardo Olmeta................................................972-271-9500 1501 Wall St., Garland, TX 75041 www.mapei.com

MANUFACTURING / APPAREL DALCO ATHLETIC LETTERING, INC. Gene Feil...........................................................972-494-1455 3719 Cavalier, Garland, TX 75042 www.dalcoathletic.com HATCO Dan Brown.........................................................972-494-0511 601 Marion Dr., Garland, TX 75042 www.resistolhat.com MASTER HATTERS OF TEXAS Jerry Cook..........................................................972-864-5523 2945 Market St., Garland, TX 75041 www.masterhatters.com MILANO HAT CO., INC. Kathy Perez.......................................................214-342-0071 1565 Hwy. 66, Garland, TX 75040 www.milanohats.com

IFS INDUSTRIES, INC. Lee Strande...................................................972-864-2202 2222 Lonnecker Dr., Garland, TX 75041-1203 www.ifscos.com

WORK AREA PROTECTION CORP. John Byrne.........................................................972-278-0553 2205 Hightower Dr., Garland, TX 75041 www.workareaprotection.com

MANUFACTURING / DRILLING EQUIPMENT ATLAS COPCO Jessica Conner..................................................972-496-7400 2100 N. 1st St., Garland, TX 75040 www.atlascopco.com NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO Curtis McWashington.........................................972-272-4481 421 E. Walnut St., Garland, TX 75040 www.nov.com

MANUFACTURING / ELECTRONICS MICROPAC INDUSTRIES, INC. Mark King..........................................................972-272-3571 905 E. Walnut, Garland, TX 75040 www.micropac.com

VARSITY SPIRIT FASHIONS Terry Colley...................................................972-840-4000 2010 Merritt Dr., Garland, TX 75041 www.varsity.com

NATIONAL CIRCUIT ASSEMBLY Raul Cantero.................................................972-278-2009 2908 National Dr., Garland, TX 75041 www.ncatx.com

MANUFACTURING / AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS

MANUFACTURING / ELECTROPLATING

IDQ, USA Michael Klein.....................................................214-778-4600 2901 W. Kingsley Rd., Garland, TX 75041 www.idqusa.com

COURTER-HALL COMPANY Courter Hall.......................................................972-276-8531 1910 N. 1st St., Garland, TX 75040 www.courterhall.com

MANUFACTURING / CERAMIC TILE

MANUFACTURING / FOOD & BEVERAGES

INTERCERAMIC, USA Jesus Vargas.....................................................214-503-5500 2333 S. Jupiter Rd., Garland, TX 75041 www.interceramic.com

DAISY BRAND Ted Rodgers......................................................972-271-8260 3636 Leon Rd., Garland, TX 75041 www.daisybrand.com

MANUFACTURING / CLEANING & SANITIZING PRODUCTS

DALLAS DISTILLERIES Herman Beckley.................................................469-298-3903 803 Shepherd Dr., Garland, TX 75042 www.dallasdistilleries.com

CARROLL COMPANY Kyle Ogden........................................................972-278-1304 2900 W. Kingsley, Garland, TX 75041 www.carrollco.com ECOLAB, INC. Paul Putchinski..................................................972-864-3363 2305 Sherwin St., Garland, TX 75041 www.ecolab.com

MANUFACTURING / CNC MACHINING AUTOMATIC PRODUCTS CORP. Chris Tedford www.ap-corp.com

972-272-6422

Automatic Products Corporation has been in Garland since 1957. Three generations have built this contract machining and manufacturing company based on trust, integrity and integrating our company with our customers.

MANUFACTURING / CONCRETE PRODUCTS

MANUFACTURING / ADHESIVES

DATATRONIC CONTROL, INC. Stephen Kim......................................................972-475-7879 5130 Dexham Rd., Rowlett, TX 75088 www.dcisign.com

SONRISE APPAREL SERVICES, LLC Norma Rangel....................................................214-351-0094 10606 Shady Trail, Ste. 105, Dallas, TX 75220 www.sonriseapparel.com

2735 Forest Ln., Garland, TX 75042

SOLIS WOMEN’S HEALTH 866-717-2551 Judie Rutherford www.solismammo.com We focus on breast screening/bone density diagnostics that deliver exceptional patient care & peace of mind in breast health. Our specialized radiologist provides the best service in women’s health. SOLIS!-Putting patients first for over 26 yrs.

4430 Lavon Dr., Garland, TX 75040

MANUFACTURING / DIGITAL DISPLAY EQUIPMENT

COOPER CONCRETE CO. Tom Cooper.......................................................972-276-1167 P.O. Box 461118, Garland, TX 75046 www.cooperconcrete.com

MANUFACTURING / COSMETICS GDMI, INC. Gina Ferrall........................................................972-494-7477 2763 Marquis Dr., Garland, TX 75042 www.gdmiinc.com

MANUFACTURING / DEFENSE GENERAL DYNAMICS ORDNANCE AND TACTICAL SYSTEMS David Dunavin....................................................972-494-7706 1200 N. Glenbrook Dr., Garland, TX 75040 www.gd-ots.com

KRAFT FOODS GROUP Mark Lehman.....................................................972-272-7511 2340 Forest Ln., Garland, TX 75042 www.kraftfoods.com LAKEWOOD BREWING CO. Wim Bens..........................................................972-864-2337 2302 Executive Dr., Garland, TX 75041 www.lakewoodbrewing.com

MANUFACTURING / IGNITION SYSTEMS ALTRONIC, LLC Gregg Grubbs................................................972-494-0522 2350 Crist Rd., Ste. 1000, Garland, TX 75040 www.altronicinc.com

MANUFACTURING / INDUSTRIAL GASES PRAXAIR Justin Betts........................................................972-840-7140 2225 Lonnecker, Garland, TX 75041 www.praxair.com

MANUFACTURING / INDUSTRIAL SPRINGS GIFFORD SPRING COMPANY Melany Gifford...................................................972-272-5645 219 Gold St., Garland, TX 75042 www.giffordspring.com

MANUFACTURING / LANDSCAPE & TURF IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT TELSCO INDUSTRIES INC./ WEATHERMATIC Mike Mason.......................................................972-278-6131 3301 W. Kingsley Rd., Garland, TX 75041 www.weathermatic.com

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MANUFACTURING / METAL DETECTORS

MANUFACTURING / PLASTIC MOLDING

MEDICAL PROVIDER

GARRETT METAL DETECTORS.............................972-494-6151 1881 W. State St., Garland, TX 75042 www.garrett.com See our ad page 59

GTM PLASTICS Rick Whicker.................................................972-278-9700 2405 S. Shiloh Rd., Garland, TX 75041 www.gtmplastics.com

CARTER BLOODCARE Tonya Verreiro....................................................817-412-5000 2205 Hwy. 121, Bedford, TX 76021 www.carterbloodcare.org

PLASTIPAK PACKAGING, INC. Chad Powell.......................................................972-276-8660 3201 Miller Park N., Garland, TX 75042 www.plastipak.com

HOPE CLINIC OF GARLAND Jenny Williams, RN............................................469-800-2500 800 S. 6th St., Ste. 100, Garland, TX 75040 www.hopeclinic-garland.org

MANUFACTURING / PLATING & METAL FINISHING

MOVING COMPANIES

A BRITE COMPANY, INC. Les Winkler...................................................214-291-0400 3217 Wood Dr., Garland, TX 75041 www.abrite.com

ALEXANDERS MOBILITY/ ATLAS VAN LINES Chris Paonessa.............................................800-658-5658 2750 Miller Park N., Ste. 300, Garland, TX 75042 www.alexanders.net

GLECO PLATING, INC. Jeff Fodge..........................................................972-475-4300 2220 Grisham, Rowlett, TX 75088 www.gleco.com

DFW MOVERS / CRATE MASTER Jeff Morgan........................................................214-729-9690 3201 N. Sylvania Ave., Ste. 115, Fort Worth, TX 76111 See our ad page 57 www.dfwmovers.com

MANUFACTURING / PRINTING

NEWSPAPERS

SWIFT SCREEN PRINTING INC. Katherine McNabb.............................................972-494-1144 3848 Marquis St., Garland, TX 75042 www.swiftscreenprintinginc.com

NEIGHBORSGO COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER Natasha Stout...................................................214-977-8061 1410 Renner Rd., Ste. 260, Richardson, TX 75082 www.neighborsgo.com

MANUFACTURING / METAL POWDERS & BATTERY EXPANDERS ATOMIZED PRODUCTS GROUP, INC. Bill Greenwood..................................................972-272-9596 3838 Miller Park Dr., Garland, TX 75042 www.atomizedproductsgroup.com

MANUFACTURING / METAL PRODUCTS COLLIER METAL SPECIALTIES, LTD Jim Collier..........................................................972-494-3900 3333 Miller Park S., Garland, TX 75042 www.colmet.com IRVING TOOL & MANUFACTURING CO. Linda Stringer....................................................972-926-4000 2249 Wall St., Garland, TX 75041 www.irvingtool.com J & A MANUFACTURING, INC. Jeff Johnson.......................................................972-494-5552 2805 E. Centerville Rd., Garland, TX 75040 www.jamfg.com KARLEE Chad Brumit..................................................972-272-0628 701 S. International, Garland, TX 75042 www.karlee.com TPI DBA TELECOM PRODUCTS, INC. Bobby Silber......................................................972-276-2901 1136 N. 1st St., Garland, TX 75040 www.tpitexas.com UNITY MANUFACTURING Rick Buferd........................................................972-272-9502 210 E. Buckingham, Garland, TX 75040 www.unitymfg.com

MANUFACTURING / PACKAGING

AMERISOURCE COMPANIES www.myamerisource.com

972-380-2000

Amerisource Companies, we are more than a custom shipping boxes manufacturer. We are an ideas and solutions company. We strive to be your valued business partner and want to help your business - large or small - package, transport and manage inventory.

MANUFACTURING / SATELLITE RECEIVERS SATELLINK, INC. Robert Goodrich............................................972-487-1434 3525 Miller Park Dr., Garland, TX 75042 www.satellink.com

MANUFACTURING / SEMICONDUCTORS MARLOW INDUSTRIES Kevin MacGibbon...............................................214-340-4900 10451 Vista Park Rd., Dallas, TX 75238 www.marlow.com

NON-PROFIT & COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY Sonia Leal.........................................................214-819-1201 8900 John W. Carpenter Fwy., Dallas, TX 75247 www.cancer.org AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY Mack Morris.......................................................214-470-3905 2111 Wilson Blvd., Ste. 350, Arlington, VA 22201 www.americansforprosperity.org/texas

MANUFACTURING / TOOLS

APICS NORTH TEXAS Paloma Leonato................................................214-202-5057 13901 Midway Rd., Ste. 102-281, Dallas, TX 75244-4388 www.ntxapics.org See our ad page 38

AMPCO SAFETY TOOLS Karin Rountree..................................................972-276-6181 204 N. Barnes Dr., Garland, TX 75042 www.AmpcoSafetyTools.com

GARLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Karina Olivares..................................................972-272-7551 520 N. Glenbrook, Garland, TX 75040 www.garlandchamber.com

APEX TOOL GROUP Cari Welch.........................................................972-278-5678 3000 W. Kingsley Rd., Garland, TX 75041 www.apextoolgroup.com

GOOD SAMARITANS OF GARLAND, INC. Jim Griffin......................................................972-276-2263 214 N. 12th St., Garland, TX 75040 www.goodsamofgarland.org

MANUFACTURING / WINDOWS & DOORS

1745 Hayden Dr., Carrollton, TX 75006 BAG CORPORATION...........................................214-340-7060 1155 Kas Dr., Ste. 170, Richardson, TX 75081 www.bagcorp.com GUARDIAN PACKAGING INDUSTRIES, L.P. Norman Stuart...................................................214-349-1500 3615 Security St., Garland, TX 75042 www.guardianpackaging.com PACKAGING CORPORATION OF AMERICA Dan Barkis.....................................................972-278-8141 2510 W. Miller Rd., Garland, TX 75041 www.packagingcorp.com TOSCA LTD. Laura Garrido.....................................................214-766-5438 4009 Distribution Dr., Ste. 250, Garland, TX 75041 www.toscaltd.com

MANUFACTURING / PAINT & COATING SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO. Chad West.........................................................972-271-2541 2802 W. Miller Rd., Garland, TX 75041 www.sherwin-williams.com THE VALSPAR CORPORATION Dave Sheridan...................................................972-276-5181 701 S. Shiloh Rd., Garland, TX 75042 www.valspar.com

SILVER LINE BY ANDERSEN 214-221-9500 Lendall Mefford www.silverlinewindows.com Founded in 1947, Silver Line by Andersen is the nation’s leading vinyl window and door manufacturer dedicated to providing builders, architects and homeowners energy efficient, low-maintenance solutions that add beauty and charm to any home.

3801 Regency Crest Dr., Garland, TX 75041 TEXTON Bill Williams.......................................................972-494-5941 114 Kirby, Garland, TX 75042 www.texton.com VEKA SOUTH INC. Earl Moorer...................................................972-551-2030 107 Metrocrest Way, Terrell, TX 75160 www.vekainc.com/company-vekasouth.asp

MEDICAL DEVICES GALT MEDICAL CORPORATION David Smith.......................................................972-271-5177 2220 Merritt Dr., Garland, TX 75041 www.galtmedical.com

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JOB CONNECTION – GOODWILL Jana Thomas www.goodwilldallas.org

214-227-5549

Your one-stop for employment. Our Job Connection center provides a full range of job services, from resume writing to job search and connecting you with employers. We will help you find a job!

1661 E. Northwest Hwy., Garland, TX 75041 HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER GARLAND, INC. Marty Rogers.....................................................972-272-8530 1110 Main St., Garland, TX 75040-6131 www.garlandhfh.org HELLA SHRINE CENTER Mary Sakuta......................................................214-501-1380 2121 Rowlett Rd., Garland, TX 75043 www.hellashriners.org IKANDY FOUNDATION Jane Diogu.........................................................469-939-7788 P.O. Box 461462, Garland, TX 75046 www.ikandyfoundation.com JONATHAN’S PLACE Esther Weiesnbach............................................972-303-5303 6065 Duck Creek Dr., Garland, TX 75043 www.jpkids.org

JUST SAY YES Jody Luna..........................................................972-437-0002 1819 Firman Dr., Ste. 125, Richardson, TX 75081 www.justsayyes.org LIFE MESSAGE, INC. Chris Kizziar.......................................................877-518-1000 4501 Rowlett Rd., Rowlett, TX 75088 www.lifemessage.org NAACP GARLAND UNIT Ricky McNeal....................................................214-500-0184 P.O. Box 460944, Garland, TX 75040 NEW BEGINNING CENTER Cindy Turek........................................................972-276-0423 218 N. 10th St., Garland, TX 75040 www.newbeginningcenter.org NOON EXCHANGE CLUB OF GARLAND Anne Howell.......................................................972-276-6180 P.O. Box 472791, Garland, TX 75047 www.noonexchangeclubofgarland.org O.D. MAYOR FOUNDATION Regina Pruitt......................................................903-813-5105 307 W. Washington St., Sherman, TX 75090 www.mayorfoundation.org

OIL & GAS INVESTMENTS

PLUMBING, HEATING & AIR

CANNON OPERATING CO., LLC. 972-941-4218 William Baker www.cannonoperating.info Cannon Operating Company LLC is an oil & gas exploration and production company focused on domestic asset development. Cannon sets itself ahead of the standard through great investor communication & a focus on finding low-risk, value-driven projects.

3200 Broadway Blvd., Bldg.A, Ste. 220, Garland, TX 75043

TRULY NOBLE SERVICES, INC. www.trulynobleservices.com

OPTOMETRISTS / OPTICAL

POLICE DEPARTMENT

DR. BOB DAY Bob Day.............................................................972-278-2121 3034 Broadway Blvd., Garland, TX 75041 www.broadwayeyecenter.com

GARLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT Mitch Bates.......................................................972-205-2011 1891 Forest Ln., Garland, TX 75042 www.garlandpolice.com See our ad page 33

972-272-2455

Call us for all of your plumbing and heating & cooling needs! We install new water heaters, repair and replace HVAC units, repair duct work, camera tests on sewer lines and so much more! Mention this listing for $20.00 off your initial service call.

2909 Broadway Blvd., Garland, TX 75041

PAYROLL SERVICE

PRINTING SERVICES

PARADIGM CONSULTING Mark Hill............................................................469-607-9700 2125 Oak Bend Ln., Garland, TX 75040 www.theparadigmteam.com

PAYCHEX, INC. Drew Volpe.......................................................972-868-9990 8605 Freeport Pkwy., Ste. 100, Irving, TX 75063 www.paychex.com

BRYANT PRINTING CO. Rusty Bryant.................................................972-271-2671 3105 Saturn Rd., Garland, TX 75041

PR MINISTRIES Ronald Jones.....................................................214-384-6032 1209 Tralee Ln., Garland, TX 75044

PEDIATRICIANS

TEXAS VETERANS COMMISSION Sean Sweeden...................................................469-331-1122 217 N. 10th St., Garland, TX 75040 www.tvc.texas.gov THE SALVATION ARMY Lars Ljungholm.............................................972-272-4531 451 W. Ave. D, Garland, TX 75040 www.salvationarmyusa.org

ALL CHILDREN’S URGENT CARE CLINIC Sameeh Zalloum...............................................972-532-9967 6520 N. Pres George Bush Hwy., Ste. # 100, Garland, TX 75044 www.allchildrensurgentcareclinic.com CHILDREN’S HEALTH SYSTEM OF TEXAS Delia Jasso........................................................469-488-4200 455 N. Garland Ave., Garland, TX 75040 www.my-childrens.com

PEST CONTROL SERVICE / SUPPLIES

URBAN LEAGUE COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER OF GARLAND Rashidah Madyun..............................................214-413-1720 210 Carver Dr., Ste. 102B, Garland, TX 75040 www.ulgdnctx.com

DALLAS FT. WORTH PEST CONTROL Ron Dawson, Jr..................................................214-349-2847 10875 Plano Rd., Ste. 105, Dallas, TX 75238 www.dfwpest.com

WORKPLACE SOLUTIONS & COMMUNITY CENTER OF TEXAS Shelonda Coleman........................................972-272-6526 3902 Cavalier, Garland, TX 75042

PHARMACEUTICALS

YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT FOUNDATION, INC. Joseph Walker..............................................214-514-3640 P.O. Box 670685, Dallas, TX 75367-0685 www.yaftx.org

OCTAPHARMA PLASMA, INC. Donnelle Bui......................................................214-703-8369 3342 Broadway Blvd., Ste. 110, Garland, TX 75043 www.octapharmaplasma.com

PHARMACY

NURSING / REHABILITATION

CHEBYCARE PHARMACY Connie Echebri..................................................972-675-1100 1421 Buckingham Rd., Garland, TX 75042

ADVANCED HEALTH & REHAB CENTER OF GARLAND Zac Hicks.......................................................972-278-3566 505 W. Centerville Rd., Garland, TX 75041 www.ahstx.net

WALGREENS DRUG STORE William Friend....................................................972-487-6450 1902 N. Jupiter Rd., Garland, TX 75042 www.walgreens.com

BEYOND FAITH HOMECARE & REHAB, LLC Kelly Chipman...................................................972-203-8200 3200 Broadway Blvd., Ste. 200, Garland, TX 75043 www.beyondfaithhomecare.com PLEASANT VALLEY HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER Ly Tang..............................................................972-496-8800 1525 Pleasant Valley, Garland, TX 75040 www.nexion-health.com/community/texas/pleasant-valleyhealthcare-and-rehabilitation-center/ SENIOR CARE BELTLINE Jennifer Pelham.................................................972-495-7700 106 N. Beltline Rd., Garland, TX 75040 www.seniorcarecentersltc.com

OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE OCCUMED PLUS, INC. Steven Fischer...................................................972-494-1419 2046 Forest Ln., Ste. 180, Garland, TX 75042 www.occumedplus.com

EXECUTIVE PRESS INC. Jennifer Beaty....................................................214-217-7000 1400 Presidential Dr., Ste. 110, Richardson, TX 75081 www.executivepress.com See our ad Inside Back Cover PXP SOLUTIONS Bruce Jolesch....................................................214-221-7669 2485 Merritt Dr., Garland, TX 75041 www.pxpsolutions.com

PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS VIGILANT INDUSTRIES, INC. Clark Thomas.....................................................972-494-1400 3718 Cavalier Dr., Garland, TX 75042

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CENCOR REALTY SERVICES Liz Sizemore......................................................214-720-6630 3102 Maple Ave., Ste. 500, Dallas, TX 75201 www.cencorrealty.com See our ad page 51

PUBLIC OFFICIALS CINDY BURKETT - STATE REPRESENTATIVE Cindy Burkett.....................................................972-278-7276 3200 Broadway, Ste. 240, Garland, TX 75043 www.house.state.tx.us/members/member-page/district=113 DALLAS COUNTY COMMISSIONER-MIKE CANTRELL Mike Cantrell.....................................................214-589-7060 1701 N. Collins, Ste. 1000, Richardson, TX 75080 www.dallascounty.org/district2

PHYSICIAN (SPECIALIST)

GERRY COOPER, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE Gerry Cooper.....................................................214-643-4773 140 N. Garland Ave., Garland, TX 75040-6701 www.dallascounty.org

CALVERT HEARING CARE Lance Utterback................................................972-270-6731 2645 Arapaho Rd., Ste. 121, Garland, TX 75044 www.calverthearingcare.com

STATE REPRESENTATIVE KENNETH SHEETS Kenneth Sheets.................................................214-887-1978 6301 Gaston Ave., Ste. 536, Dallas, TX 75214-2692 www.kennethsheets.com

PREMIER CARE PHYSICIANS Crystal Rooney..................................................214-320-7161 2407 N. Galloway, Ste. 103, Mesquite, TX 75150

U.S. CONGRESSMAN PETE SESSIONS Travis Reynolds.................................................972-392-0505 12750 Merit Dr., Ste. 1434, Dallas, TX 75251

TEXAS ONCOLOGY Stephanie Winters.............................................972-272-3417 Baylor Medical Plaza IV 530 Clara Barton Blvd., Ste. 250, Garland, TX 75042 www.texasoncology.com

PLUMBING J.L. PARKER PLUMBING INC. Brad Parker.......................................................972-271-0431 P.O. Box 472963, Garland, TX 75047-2953 www.parkerplumbing.com

REAL ESTATE DUKE REALTY CORPORATION Jeff Thornton......................................................972-361-6700 14241 N. Dallas Pkwy., Ste. 1000, Dallas, TX 75254 www.dukerealty.com EBBY HALLIDAY REALTORS Malinda Brownlee Howell...................................972-840-0444 3621 Shire Blvd., Richardson, TX 75082 www.ebby.com See our ad page 47 GARLAND LOGISTICS PARK, LLC C/O WESTMOUNT REALTY Clifford Booth....................................................214-944-5454 2600 McCree, Garland, TX 75041 www.westmountrc.com

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KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY Edith Leon-Kelly.................................................972-240-4416 1111 Belt Line Rd., Ste. 100, Garland, TX 75040 lakecities.yourkwoffice.com

COPPER KETTLE Jim Dorsey.........................................................972-495-5678 1456 Beltline Rd., Ste. 147, Garland, TX 75044 www.copperkettlegarland.com

WHATABURGER Patti McKenzie...................................................972-240-8330 5806 Broadway, Garland, TX 75043 www.whataburger.com

KNEGGS INVESTMENT PROPERTIES Ray Kneggs, Sr..................................................972-475-1517 3405 Enterprise, Rowlett, TX 75088

CRISTINA’S FINE MEXICAN RESTAURANT Artemio Delgado................................................972-496-7555 4170 Lavon Hwy., Ste. 100, Garland, TX 75040 www.cristinasmex.com

WHATABURGER, INC. Shelby Randolph...............................................972-530-2353 4040 W. Royal Ln., Ste. 126, Irving, TX 75063 www.whataburger.com

DESPERADOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT Michael Levy......................................................972-530-8886 3443 W. Campbell Rd., Garland, TX 75044 www.DesperadosRestaurant.com

WINGSTOP RESTAURANTS INC. Ivan Soto...........................................................972-686-6500 1251 Northwest Hwy., Ste. C, Garland, TX 75041 www.wingstop.com

DICKEY’S BARBECUE PIT Jeff Bass............................................................972-530-3137 1413 W. Buckingham Rd., Garland, TX 75042 www.dickeys.com

RESTORATION SERVICES

PETER BALDWIN................................................214-253-2545 PRIMERA COMPANIES, INC. Ralph Heins.......................................................214-855-2730 1445 Ross Ave., Ste. 5150, Dallas, TX 75202 www.primeracompanies.com REGUS - FIREWHEEL TOWN CENTER Matthew Brown..................................................214-299-7600 675 Town Square Blvd, Ste. 200, Garland, TX 75040 www.regus.com THE ARCHER COMPANY Alyson Archer Goodhartz....................................972-599-9999 1400 Preston Rd., Ste. 400, Plano, TX 75093 www.thearchercompany.com UNITED EQUITIES Buster Freedman...............................................713-772-6262 4545 Bissonnet, Ste. 100, Bellaire, TX 77401 www.unitedequities.com WHITEROCK IMPROVEMENTS, LP Josh Birns..........................................................708-425-8821 580 White Plains Rd., Tarrytown, NY 10591 www.dlcmgmt.com

RECYCLING SCRAPSOURCE Lauren Barnicle................................................214-239-4304 8333 Douglas Ave., Ste. 1535, Dallas, TX 75225 www.scrapsource.net THE RECYCLING BIN Jesus Arellano...................................................972-272-8189 222 E. Buckingham, Garland, TX 75040

RESTAURANTS

DICKEY’S BARBECUE PIT Guy New............................................................972-412-0667 5701 President George Bush Turnpike, Ste. 110, Rowlett, TX 75089 www.dickeys.com

SERVPRO OF PARK CITIES & NORTH GARLAND Steve Barrett...............................................214-522-3000 2920 B National Ct., Garland, TX 75041 www.servpronorthgarland.com

RETAIL

EL POLLO REGIO Maria Botero......................................................972-272-3399 501 N. Plano Rd., Garland, TX 75042

AUDUBON VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTER Jim Skokan..........................................................817-335-322 565 W. Oates Rd., Garland, TX 750433

GENERATOR COFFEE HOUSE & BAKERY Lindsey Williams................................................972-494-9449 107 N. 6th St., Garland, TX 75040 www.generatorcoffee.com

BASS PRO SHOPS Kathy Thompson................................................469-221-2600 5001 Bass Pro Dr., Garland, TX 75043 www.basspro.com

GOLDEN CORRAL Larry Weaver......................................................214-341-2288 1420 Eastgate Dr., Garland, TX 75041 www.goldencorral.com

BATTERIES + BULBS Jim Smith..........................................................214-382-9838 4280 Lavon Dr., Ste. 212, Garland, TX 75040 www.batteriesplus.com/store_details/408.aspx

MAIN STREET CAFE Claudia Hauck...................................................214-703-0210 627 W. Main St., Garland, TX 75040

BUCKINGHAM PLAZA Liz Sizemore......................................................214-720-3664 1413 - 1529 W. Buckingham, Garland, TX 75042 www.cencorrealty.com See our ad page 51

MATT’S RANCHO MARTINEZ Matt Martinez....................................................972-675-8600 5085 George Bush Hwy., Garland, TX 75040 www.mattstexmex.com

CALI SAIGON MALL DBA DALLAS SUPERSTORE Huy Trieu...........................................................972-530-5388 3212 N. Jupiter Rd., Garland, TX 75044 ETHAN ALLEN Annie Martinez...................................................972-495-4555 305 Prairie Clover Dr., Garland, TX 75040 www.ethanallen.com

APPLEBEE’S GARLAND Blake Roe..........................................................972-270-0602 1440 Eastgate Dr., Garland, TX 75041 www.applebees.com

MCDONALD’S Ryan Banister....................................................972-278-8433 3285 Broadway, Garland, TX 75043 www.facebook.com/pages/McDonalds-at-3285Broadway/106280756098992

BABE’S CHICKEN DINNER HOUSE Rick Nall........................................................972-496-1041 1456 Belt Line Rd., Ste. 171, Garland, TX 75044 www.babeschicken.com

MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILL Marcia Harris-Daniel.........................................469-443-4616 5949 Broadway Blvd., Garland, TX 75043 www.moesgarlandtx.com See our ad page 50

FIREWHEEL MARKET Liz Sizemore......................................................214-720-6630 4280 Lavon Dr., Garland, TX 75048 fliers.weitzmangroup.com/fliers/dallas/firewheelmarketflier.pdf See our ad page 51

BAKER’S RIBS Sara Duncan......................................................972-203-8411 488 W. I-30, Garland, TX 75043 www.bakersribs.com

ON THE BORDER - FIREWHEEL Scott Harper......................................................972-372-0110 4970 N. President George Bush, Garland, TX 75040 www.ontheborder.com

FIREWHEEL TOWN CENTER Cory Mann.....................................................972-675-1041 245 Cedar Sage Dr., Ste. 200, Garland, TX 75040 www.firewheeltowncenter.com

BAR LOUIE Ashley Kouns.....................................................214-778-6970 340 Coneflower Dr., Garland, TX 75040 www.barlouieamerica.com

OPA! GREEK TAVERNA Kostas Lazanas.................................................469-556-6488 3801 Lakeview Pkwy., Ste. 600, Rowlett, TX 75088 www.oparowlett.com

I HEART YOGURT Renda Elhadi.....................................................972-495-6300 305 Coneflower Dr., Garland, TX 75040 www.ihearty.com

BUCA DI BEPPO - MESQUITE Nicole Muldrew.................................................972-279-2822 1104 Town East Mall, Mesquite, TX 75150 www.bucadibeppo.com

POETRY PLACE Charlee Marks...................................................469-814-0434 620 Main St., Garland, TX 75040 www.poetry-place.com

JOS. A. BANK MEN’S CLOTHIER Thomas Raburn.................................................972-496-3600 440 Coneflower Dr., Garland, TX 75040 www.josbank.com

BUFFALO WILD WINGS Jennifer Dunn....................................................972-414-2999 5125 President George Bush Fwy., Garland, TX 75040 www.buffalowildwings.com

SICILIANO’S A TASTE OF ITALY Paolo Siciliano...................................................972-276-8913 2210 W. Buckingham Rd., Garland, TX 75042 www.sicilianosgarland.com

MILLER ROAD SHOPPING CENTER Cindy Bryant......................................................214-520-1511 3131 Turtle Creek Blvd., Ste. 900, Dallas, TX 75219 componentcapitalgroup.com

CASA MILAGRO RESTAURANTE Arnold Nitishim..................................................972-234-6999 1403 E. Campbell Rd., Ste. 110, Richardson, TX 75081 www.casamilagrorestaurant.net

TACO CASA Greg Fowler.......................................................972-303-1510 6118 Broadway Blvd., Garland, TX 75043 www.tacocasatexas.com

CHILI’S Eddie Gattus......................................................972-840-0647 1775 Northwest Hwy., Garland, TX 75041 www.chilis.com

TEXAS ROADHOUSE Robert Hinton....................................................972-495-0417 5012 President George Bush, Garland, TX 75040 www.texasroadhouse.com

NORTHSTAR PLAZA Liz Sizemore......................................................214-720-6630 SW Corner of Buckingham & N. Garland Ave, Garland, TX 75040 fliers.weitzmangroup.com/fliers/Dallas/Northstar.pdf See our ad page 51

CHILI’S AT FIREWHEEL Ron Bertaut.......................................................972-496-5255 3271 George Bush Fwy., Garland, TX 75044 www.chilis.com

WHATABURGER Patti McKenzie...................................................972-203-6115 4500 Bass Pro Dr., Garland, TX 75043 www.whataburger.com

CHILI’S BAR & GRILL Lisa Willingham.................................................972-303-5575 535 W. I-30, Garland, TX 75043 www.chilis.com

WHATABURGER Patti McKenzie...................................................972-278-8540 725 E. Centerville, Garland, TX 75041 www.whataburger.com

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OAKRIDGE PLAZA Liz Sizemore......................................................214-720-6630 3112 N. Jupiter, Garland, TX 75044 fliers.weitzmangroup.com/fliers/Dallas/oakridgeplazaflier.pdf See our ad page 51 ROACH FEED & SEED, INC. Jack McDaniel...................................................972-276-5962 409 Main St., Garland, TX 75040 www.roachfeedandseed.com SLEEP NUMBER BY SELECT COMFORT - FIREWHEEL TOWN CENTER Diane Flansburg.................................................972-767-2301 160 Cedar Sage Dr., SP C05, Garland, TX 75040 www.sleepnumber.com

TRANSFORMATION NATION Sammy Jackson.................................................972-495-0500 5255 N. George Bush Hwy., # 400, Garland, TX 75040 www.transformationnationusa.com

EASTFIELD COLLEGE Sharon Cook......................................................972-860-7002 3737 Motley Dr., Mesquite, TX 75150-2099 www.eastfieldcollege.edu See our ad page 39

WAL-MART CORPORATION Chris Kappes.................................................972-496-2711 5302 N. Garland Ave., Garland, TX 75040 www.walmart.com

GARLAND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Bob Morrison.....................................................972-494-8201 501 S. Jupiter Rd., Garland, TX 75042 See our ad page 48 www.garlandisd.net

WAL-MART SUPER CENTER Janis Mayrell......................................................972-279-8700 1801 Marketplace Dr., Garland, TX 75041 www.walmart.com

HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY Christy Drekaj....................................................972-212-4777 2302 Firewheel Pkwy., Garland, TX 75040 www.hsagarland.org

WALMART SUPERCENTER #3224 Kerry Cox...........................................................972-303-5865 555 W. I-30, Garland, TX 75043 www.walmart.com

INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP OF TEXAS Katie Qualls.......................................................972-414-8000 1810 N. Glenville, Ste. 102, Richardson, TX 75081 www.iltexas.org

CARENOW Rebekah Hinojosa..............................................972-530-1900 7145 N. President George Bush, Garland, TX 75044 www.carenow.com

RETIREMENT / FINANCIAL PLANNING

ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE Rose Galloway..............................................972-690-9100 2101 Waterview Pkwy., Richardson, TX 75080 www.itt-tech.edu

FIRST CHOICE EMERGENCY ROOM Claire Gibson.....................................................972-899-6103 7050 N. Shiloh Rd., Garland, TX 75044 www.fcer.com

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL Bo Saavedra......................................................214-525-1065 8411 Preston Rd., Ste. 700, Dallas, TX 75225 www.nmfn.com/bosaavedra See our ad page 62

RICKER RETIREMENT SPECIALISTS www.RickerRetirement.com

972-840-3764

Our retirement plans are custom and comprehensive and help our clients pursue financial confidence for retirement. Securities and advisory services offered through LPL Financial, a Registered Investment Advisor.

Member FINRA / SIPC 6600 Naaman Forest Blvd., Garland, TX 75044-5695 SHEA & MCMURDIE RETIREMENT Scott McMurdie............................................972-907-0110 100 N. Central Expy., Ste. 1214, Richardson, TX 75080 www.mygroupretirement.com WELLS FARGO ADVISORS Lisa Calloway.....................................................214-293-2233 8115 Preston Rd., Ste. 300, Dallas, TX 75225 home.wellsfargoadvisors.com/Lisa.Calloway

RETIREMENT COMMUNITY ABBA CARE ASSISTED LIVING John Villapando.................................................972-840-1515 1201 High Grove Dr., Garland, TX 75041 www.abbacares.com BROOKDALE CLUB HILL Preston Smith....................................................972-278-8500 1245 Colonel Dr., Garland, TX 75043 www.brookdale.com CHRISTIAN CARE SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY Teresa Scott......................................................972-686-2400 900 Wiggins Pkwy., Mesquite, TX 75150 www.christiancarecenters.org See our ad page 4 GARLAND NURSING & REHABILITATION, LP Lori Jackson......................................................972-276-9571 321 N. Shiloh Rd., Garland, TX 75042 www.daybreakventure.com/garland-nursing-and-rehabilitationlp-home.aspx HOMETOWNE AT GARLAND Cindy Wesley.....................................................972-205-9900 1802 Castle Dr., Garland, TX 75040 www.hometownegarland.com

REMINGTON COLLEGE Skip Walls.........................................................972-686-7878 1800 Eastgate Dr., Garland, TX 75041 www.remingtoncollege.edu RICHLAND COLLEGE Kay Eggleston....................................................972-238-6195 12800 Abrams Rd., Dallas, TX 75243 www.richlandcollege.edu See our ad Inside Front Cover, 1

SECURITY PROTECTION 1 SECURITY SOLUTIONS Michaelle Richardson........................................972-795-0173 4221 W. John Carpenter Fwy., Irving, TX 75063 www.protection1.com

SIGNS & BANNERS FASTSIGNS Jim Cochran.......................................................972-613-1111 1765 N. Town East Blvd., Ste. 153, Mesquite, TX 75150 www.fastsigns.com/2

STORAGE ASSURED SELF STORAGE Deanna Wright..................................................972-276-7733 1455 Hwy. 66, Garland, TX 75040 www.storeassured.com

TELECOMMUNICATIONS AT&T Troy Pladsen......................................................214-673-9745 5345 N. Garland Ave., Ste. 320, Garland, TX 75040 DIRECT VOICE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Charles Ameen..................................................214-503-6700 P.O. Box 1660, Wylie, TX 75098 www.dvti.net

TELEVISION BROADCASTING VFTV DALLAS Hung Dao.........................................................214-274-4128 1301 E. Arapaho Rd., Ste. 203, Richardson, TX 75081 www.vietfacetvdallas.com

TOURISM

PRIMROSE AT PARK PLACE Tiashawn Ransom.........................................972-495-9092 202 N. Belt Line Rd., Garland, TX 75040 www.prmc.com

CITY OF GARLAND CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU Lucia Arrant.......................................................972-205-2749 211 N. 5th St., Garland, TX 75040 www.visitgarlandtx.com

SCHOOLS / EDUCATION

TOWING SERVICES BIG BASS TOWING Guy Binder.........................................................972-485-4458 5161 Boyd Blvd., Rowlett, TX 75088 www.bigbasstowing.net

AMBERTON UNIVERSITY Glenn Sowells www.amberton.edu

972-279-6511

A nationally recognized and regionally accredited institution serving working adults for over forty years. Amberton offers affordable undergraduate and graduate programs emphasizing quality, relevancy, flexibility, and convenience.

TRANSPORTATION DALLAS AREA RAPID TRANSIT J. Lawrence Meshack.........................................214-749-2556 1401 Pacific Ave., Dallas, TX 75202 www.dart.org See our ad page 7

TROPHIES & AWARDS BROWNING’S TROPHIES Tommy Browning...............................................972-276-5479 123 N. 1st St., Garland, TX 75040 www.browningtrophies.com CROWN TROPHY Amanda Huckaby..............................................972-203-1348 552 W. I-30, Ste. 307, Garland, TX 75043 www.crowntrophy.com

URGENT CARE

RAYPHA URGENT CARE & CLINICS Rakiya Diallo.....................................................972-271-1156 3334 Broadway Blvd., Ste. 422, Garland, TX 75043 www.raypha.com

UTILITIES ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION Liz Beauchamp..................................................972-485-6226 1310 State Hwy. 66, Garland, TX 75040 www.atmosenergy.com GARLAND POWER & LIGHT David Koliba......................................................972-205-2659 217 N. 5th St., Garland, TX 75040 www.gpltexas.org See our ad Back Cover ONCOR Barry Young.......................................................972-985-2066 7309 Frankford Rd., Dallas, TX 75252 www.oncor.com

VETERINARIANS COUNTRY BROOK ANIMAL HOSPITAL Charles Pipes DVM, Dipl. A. B. V. P....................972-530-3951 3046 Lavon Dr., Ste. 136, Garland, TX 75040

WASTE SERVICES ENVIRONMENTAL WASTE SERVICES Page Nelson......................................................972-205-3742 1434 Commerce St., Garland, TX 75040 www.garlandenvironmentalwaste.com PROGRESSIVE WASTE SOLUTIONS Matt Alexander..................................................972-289-6714 12150 Garland Rd., Dallas, TX 75218 www.progressivewaste.com

WEB DEVELOPMENT LIFEBLUE Phillip Blackmon................................................972-984-1899 825 Market St., Ste. 200, Allen, TX 75013 www.lifeblue.com

WEIGHT LOSS SERVICES MEDIFAST WEIGHT CONTROL CENTERS Leesa Dohman..................................................972-414-8900 4430 Lavon Dr., Ste. 318, Garland, TX 75040 www.medifastcenters.com

WHOLESALE CLUB SAM’S CLUB #4783 Angel Nimley.................................................972-496-3956 5150 N. Garland Ave., Garland, TX 75040 www.samsclub.com SAM’S CLUB #8242 Aline Vallien..................................................214-342-9810 12000 McCree Rd., Dallas, TX 75238 www.samsclub.com

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A Abba Care Assisted Living, 972-840-1515.......................... 77 A Brite Company, Inc., 214-291-0400................................. 74 Accent Food Services, 469-326-1526................................. 71 Achieve Chiropractic Health Associates, LLC, 972-303-0683........................... 70 Action Coach, 972-979-3761.............................................. 69 Addicare Group of Texas, 972-278-4760............................. 72 Advance Auto Parts, 972-205-1971.................................... 68 Advanced Health & Rehab Center of Garland, 972-278-3566.............................................. 75 AEastfield College, 972-860-7002...................................... 77 Aerotek, 972-348-1859....................................................... 70 Affiliated Bank, 972-203-8030............................................ 69 Affordable Chiropractic, 972-270-5333............................... 70 Air Force One Air Conditioning, 214-340-5522.................... 68 AI United Insurance, 214-800-5551.................................... 72 Alexanders Mobility/ Atlas Van Lines, 800-658-5658......... 74 All Children’s Urgent Care Clinic, 972-532-9967................. 75 Altronic, LLC, 972-494-0522............................................... 73 Amberton University, 972-279-6511.................................... 77 Amegy Bank of Texas - Richardson, 214-754-6078............. 69 American Cancer Society, 214-819-1201............................ 74 American National Bank of Texas, 214-863-5930............... 69 American National Bank of Texas, 214-863-6671............... 69 Americans for Prosperity, 214-470-3905............................. 74 America’s Credit Union, 972-494-5328............................... 70 Amerisource Companies, 972-380-2000............................. 74 AMPCO Safety Tools, 972-276-6181................................... 74 Amtech Building Sciences, Inc., 972-690-6044.................. 68 Annexus Personnel & Business Services, 972-279-3363..... 70 APEX Tool Group, 972-278-5678......................................... 74 APICS North Texas, 214-202-5057...................................... 74 Applebee’s Garland, 972-270-0602.................................... 76 Arrow Electric Service, Inc., 972-926-7007......................... 70 Assured Self Storage, 972-276-7733.................................. 77 Atlas Copco, 972-496-7400................................................ 73 Atmos Energy Corporation, 972-485-6226.......................... 77 Atomized Products Group, Inc., 972-272-9596................... 74 AT&T, 214-673-9745........................................................... 77 At Your Service Catering & Event Planning, 972-272-7770................................... 69 Audubon Village Shopping Center, 817-335-3223.............. 76 Autoflex Leasing, 972-234-1234......................................... 68 Automatic Products Corp., 972-272-6422........................... 73 Avalon Care Group, 214-752-7050...................................... 68 A & W Turf, LLC, 972-272-6090.......................................... 73

B Babe’s Chicken Dinner House, 972-496-1041.................... 76 BAG Corporation, 214-340-7060......................................... 74 Baker & Affiliates Insurance Agency, Inc., 972-276-8100........................... 72 Baker’s Ribs, 972-203-8411............................................... 76 Bank of Texas, 214-346-3981............................................. 69 Bar Louie, 214-778-6970.................................................... 76 Bass Pro Shops, 469-221-2600.......................................... 76 Batteries + Bulbs, 214-382-9838....................................... 76 Baylor Medical Center at Garland, 972-487-5000............... 72 Baylor Surgicare at Garland, 972-494-2400........................ 72 BB&T Garland, 972-792-4240............................................ 69 Best Care Family Medical Clinic - David W. Carlson, MD, 972-240-1789.......................... 70

Beyond Faith Homecare & Rehab, LLC, 972-203-8200....... 75 Big Bass Towing, 972-485-4458......................................... 77 Birdsong Electric, Inc., 972-295-3000...........................70, 73 Bowman & Bowman Consultants, Inc., 972-578-5095........ 72 Boyd, Shackelford and Barnett, LLC, 972-767-2811........... 72 Bralco Metals, 972-276-2676............................................. 72 Braum’s Ice Cream and Dairy Store, 972-495-2221............ 71 Briggs Equipment, 214-351-4511....................................... 72 Brookdale Club Hill, 972-278-8500.................................... 77 Browning’s Trophies, 972-276-5479.................................... 77 Bryant Printing Co., 972-271-2671..................................... 75 Buca di Beppo - Mesquite, 972-279-2822.......................... 76 Buckingham Plaza, 214-720-3664...................................... 76 Budget Blinds of Garland, 972-312-9430........................... 69 Buffalo Wild Wings, 972-414-2999..................................... 76 BW2 Engineers, Inc., 972-864-8200................................... 71

C Cali Saigon Mall DBA Dallas Superstore, 972-530-5388........................... 76 Calvert Hearing Care, 972-270-6731................................... 75 Camden, Camden & Associates, 214-863-8973................. 70 Cannon Operating Co., LLC., 972-941-4218....................... 75 Capital One Bank, 972-364-6000....................................... 69 Capital One Bank, 972-364-6795....................................... 69 Career Design Associates, Inc., 972-278-4701................... 69 CareNow, 972-530-1900..................................................... 77 Carroll Company, 972-278-1304......................................... 73 Carter BloodCare, 817-412-5000........................................ 74 Casa Milagro Restaurante, 972-234-6999.......................... 76 Celebration Station, 972-279-7888.................................... 71 Cencor Realty Services, 214-720-6630............................... 75 Centerville Medical Center, 972-807-6016.......................... 72 Chamberland Funerals & Cremations, 972-276-0333......... 71 Chambers Brothers Construction Co., Inc., 972-495-4515............................. 70 Chebycare Pharmacy, 972-675-1100.................................. 75 Chico Stone, Ltd, 972-276-2284......................................... 73 Children’s Health System of Texas, 469-488-4200.............. 75 Chili’s, 972-840-0647......................................................... 76 Chili’s at Firewheel, 972-496-5255..................................... 76 Chili’s Bar & Grill, 972-303-5575....................................... 76 Christian Care Senior Living Community, 972-686-2400..... 77 Cindy Burkett - State Representative, 972-278-7276.......... 75 Citibank, N.A., 972-530-2265............................................. 69 City of Garland, 972-205-2400........................................... 70 City of Garland Convention & Visitors Bureau, 972-205-2749................................... 77 Classic Custom Jewelry, Inc., 972-270-6589....................... 73 Clopton & Company, CPA, 972-272-6478........................... 68 Collier Metal Specialties, LTD, 972-494-3900..................... 74 Comerica Bank, 972-234-7400........................................... 69 Cooper Concrete Co., 972-276-1167.................................. 73 Copper Kettle, 972-495-5678............................................. 76 Cornerstone Chem-Dry, 972-530-2219................................ 69 Country Brook Animal Hospital, 972-530-3951................... 77 Courter-Hall Company, 972-276-8531................................ 73 Creative Financial Professionals, 972-380-0063................. 71 Cristina’s Fine Mexican Restaurant, 972-496-7555............. 76 Crown Trophy, 972-203-1348.............................................. 77 Culinary Art Catering, 972-744-0660.................................. 69 Cybernut Solutions LLC, 972-216-8800.............................. 73

D Daisy Brand, 972-271-8260................................................ 73 Dalco Athletic Lettering, Inc., 972-494-1455...................... 73

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Dallas Area Rapid Transit, 214-749-2556........................... 77 Dallas County Commissioner, District 1, 214-653-6668...... 71 Dallas County Commissioner - Mike Cantrell, 214-589-7060....................................... 75 Dallas Distilleries, 469-298-3903....................................... 73 Dallas Ft. Worth Pest Control, 214-349-2847..................... 75 Datatronic Control, Inc., 972-475-7879.............................. 73 Davis-Dyer-Max, Inc., 972-864-0400................................... 72 Days Inn Dallas / Garland, 972-840-0020.......................... 72 Dependable Care Health Service, 469-366-5784................ 72 Desperados Mexican Restaurant, 972-530-8886................ 76 DFW Movers / Crate Master, 214-729-9690....................... 74 Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, 972-412-0667................................. 76 Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, 972-530-3137................................. 76 Digital Kinematics 3D , 469-269-9338............................... 71 Direct Voice Technologies, Inc., 214-503-6700................... 77 Dixie Plywood Co. of Dallas Inc., 972-271-4607................. 69 Dobson Floors, Inc., 972-270-8741..................................... 71 Dr. Bob Day, 972-278-2121................................................ 75 Duke Realty Corporation, 972-361-6700............................. 75 Dunn & Dill CPA’s, P.C., 972-485-5333.............................. 68

E Eastgate Funeral Home, 972-270-6116.............................. 71 Eastview Dental Care & Orthodontics, 972-285-0635......... 70 Ebby Halliday Realtors, 972-840-0444................................ 75 Ecolab, Inc., 972-864-3363................................................ 73 Ed Jackson, 972-496-9446................................................. 72 Edward Jones, 972-487-8777.......................................71, 73 Edward Jones & Co., 972-271-6940................................... 73 Edward Jones - Patsy Gomez, 972-496-3285...................... 71 El Pollo Regio, 972-272-3399............................................. 76 Employee Solutions, 214-420-8367.................................... 71 Enterprise Holdings, 972-272-1690.................................... 68 Environmental Waste Services, 972-205-3742.................... 77 Estes & Gandhi, P.C., 214-272-8030.................................. 68 Ethan Allen, 972-495-4555................................................. 76 Executive Inn, 972-613-5000.............................................. 72 Executive Press Inc., 214-217-7000.................................... 75 Express Employment Professionals, 972-681-1609............. 71

F Fairfield Inn & Suites Dallas Park Central, 972-437-9905........................................... 72 FASTSIGNS, 972-613-1111................................................. 77 Feagin Motor Co., 972-276-1865........................................ 68 Firewheel at Garland, 972-205-2795.................................. 71 Firewheel Center for Dental Specialties, 972-496-0164...... 70 Firewheel Market, 214-720-6630........................................ 76 Firewheel Modern Dentistry, 972-276-5191........................ 70 Firewheel Town Center, 972-675-1041................................ 76 First Choice Emergency Room, 972-899-6103.................... 77 First Southwest Company, 214-953-4000........................... 73 First United Methodist Church, Garland, 972-272-3471...... 70 Freese and Nichols, Inc., 817-735-7255............................. 71 Frost Bank, 214-515-4942.................................................. 69

G Galt Medical Corporation, 972-271-5177........................... 74 Garland Chamber of Commerce, 972-272-7551................. 74 Garland Concrete, 972-276-9584....................................... 70 Garland Construction Company, 972-494-9500.................. 70 Garland Cultural Arts Commission, Inc., 972-205-2780...... 68 Garland Glass & Mirror, 972-276-6524............................... 69 Garland Heating & Air Conditioning Co., Inc., 972-278-3506................... 68 Garland Independent School District, 972-494-8201.......... 77

Garland Logistics Park, LLC C/O Westmount Realty, 214-944-5454.......................... 75 Garland Nursing & Rehabilitation, LP, 972-276-9571......... 77 Garland Police Department, 972-205-2011........................ 75 Garland Power & Light, 972-205-2659............................... 77 Garland Symphony Orchestra, 972-926-0611..................... 68 Garland Welding Supply Co., Inc., 972-487-8000............... 72 Garrett Metal Detectors, 972-494-6151.............................. 74 Gary Schwarz Insurance - State Farm, 972-278-5011........................................... 72 GCA Services Group, Inc., 214-355-7000............................ 71 GDMI, Inc., 972-494-7477.................................................. 73 General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, 972-494-7706............................. 73 Generator Coffee House & Bakery, 972-494-9449.............. 76 George Jensen Ranch, 972-414-1458................................. 72 Gerry Cooper, Justice of the Peace, 214-643-4773............. 75 Gifford Spring Company, 972-272-5645............................. 73 Gleco Plating, Inc., 972-475-4300...................................... 74 Golden Corral, 214-341-2288............................................. 76 Goldin Peiser & Peiser, LLP, 214-635-2588........................ 71 Good Samaritans of Garland, Inc., 972-276-2263.............. 74 Grainger, 972-278-8110..................................................... 72 Grove Staffing Services, Inc., 972-226-1234....................... 71 GTM Plastics, 972-278-9700.............................................. 74 Guardian Packaging Industries, L.P., 214-349-1500........... 74 Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner-Caterers, 214-340-0061................................. 70

H Habitat for Humanity of Greater Garland, Inc., 972-272-8530.......................... 74 Hanmi Bank, 972-509-7350................................................ 69 Harmony Science Academy, 972-212-4777......................... 77 HATCO, 972-494-0511........................................................ 73 Hawaiian Falls Adventure Park, 972-382-7893................... 71 Hella Shrine Center, 214-501-1380.................................... 74 Hiep Thai Food Store, 972-272-1993.................................. 71 Himmelsehr Chiropractic, 972-272-8769............................ 70 Holiday Inn Garland North, 972-495-1144.......................... 72 Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Garland East - Lake Ray Hubbard, 214-240-1927............................... 72 HomeTowne at Garland, 972-205-9900.............................. 77 Homewood Suites by Hilton, 972-437-6966........................ 72 Hope Clinic of Garland, 469-800-2500............................... 74 Huber Prater and Henson, P.C., 972-840-1516................... 68 Husch Blackwell LLP, 314-480-1500................................... 68 Hyatt Place Dallas / Garland, 972-414-3500...................... 72

I IDQ, USA, 214-778-4600.................................................... 73 IFS Industries, Inc., 972-864-2202..................................... 73 I Heart Yogurt, 972-495-6300............................................. 76 IKandy Foundation, 469-939-7788...................................... 74 Industrial Flooring Services, Inc., 214-349-7891................. 71 Interceramic, USA, 214-503-5500....................................... 73 International Leadership of Texas, 972-414-8000............... 77 Intuitive Staffing, 214-341-8005......................................... 71 Inwood National Bank, 214-902-1225................................ 69 Irving Tool & Manufacturing Co., 972-926-4000................. 74 ITT Technical Institute, 972-690-9100................................. 77

J J & A Manufacturing, Inc., 972-494-5552........................... 74 Jerry’s Express Car Wash, 817-953-6100............................ 69 Jim Adler and Associates Texas Injury Lawyers, 214-320-1111......................................... 68 J.L. Parker Plumbing Inc., 972-271-0431............................ 75 Job Connection - Goodwill, 214-227-5549.......................... 74 Joe Falkner, 214-763-1438................................................. 69 Jonathan’s Place, 972-303-5303........................................ 74 Jon W. Six, C.P.A., 972-272-6666....................................... 68

Jos. A. Bank Men’s Clothier, 972-496-3600........................ 76 Jump N Jax Party Rentals, 972-271-7789........................... 71 Jupiter Chevrolet, Inc., 972-271-9900................................. 68 Just Say Yes, 972-437-0002............................................... 75

K KARLEE, 972-272-0628....................................................... 74 Keller Williams Realty, 972-240-4416................................. 76 Kneggs Investment Properties, 972-475-1517.................... 76 Kraft Foods Group, 972-272-7511...................................... 73 Kyle Bradshaw- State Farm, xxxx.......................................... 71

O Oakridge Plaza, 214-720-6630........................................... 76 Oaks - 5th Street Crossing, 972-487-7700......................... 68 OCCUMED Plus, Inc., 972-494-1419................................... 75 Octapharma Plasma, Inc., 214-703-8369........................... 75 O.D. Mayor Foundation, 903-813-5105............................... 75 OfficeClean America, Inc., 214-342-5333........................... 71 Oncor, 972-985-2066......................................................... 77 On The Border - Firewheel, 972-372-0110.......................... 76 Opa! Greek Taverna, 469-556-6488.................................... 76

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Lakewood Brewing Co., 972-864-2337............................... 73 Lane Gorman Trubitt, PLLC, 214-461-1532......................... 68 Law Office of Wesley C Johnson, 214-328-9378................. 68 Liberty Mutual Group, 972-202-9854.................................. 72 Liberty Tax Service, 972-487-3411...................................... 71 Liberty Tax Service, 972-495-8297...................................... 71 Lifeblue, 972-984-1899...................................................... 77 Life Message, Inc., 877-518-1000...................................... 75 Lighthouse Performance Consulting, 972-675-9195........... 69 Lisa A Garner, M.D.,F.A.A.D., 972-271-4141....................... 70 Lizzie Bee’s Flower Shoppe, 972-495-7969........................ 71 Logotology, 214-423-4000.................................................. 68 Luna & Luna, L.L.P., 972-926-5300.................................... 68

Packaging Corporation of America, 972-278-8141............. 74 Painting with a Twist, 972-468-9370.................................. 71 Paradigm Consulting, 469-607-9700.................................. 75 Partners for People Management / Great Teams - Great Results, 214-883-3355.................. 69 Patterson & Associates Insurance, 214-253-2578.............. 72 Paul H. Cross, Attorney at Law, 214-926-5734................... 68 Paul’s Oil Station, Ltd., 972-487-1231............................... 69 Paychex, Inc., 972-868-9990.............................................. 75 PDQ Temporaries, 972-926-0939........................................ 71 Peter Baldwin, 214-253-2545............................................. 76 Pilar Funeral Home, 972-276-5100..................................... 71 Plastipak Packaging, Inc., 972-276-8660........................... 74 Pleasant Valley Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, 972-496-8800......................... 75 Poetry Place, 469-814-0434............................................... 76 Praxair, 972-840-7140........................................................ 73 Premier Care Physicians, 214-320-7161............................. 75 Primera Companies, Inc., 214-855-2730............................ 76 Primrose at Park Place, 972-495-9092............................... 77 Primrose School of Firewheel, 972-496-0011..................... 70 Prism Electric Inc., 972-926-2000....................................... 70 PR Ministries, 214-384-6032.............................................. 75 Progressive Waste Solutions, 972-289-6714....................... 77 Protection 1 Security Solutions, 972-795-0173.................. 77 Pure Water Technology, 972-363-3306............................... 69 PXP Solutions, 214-221-7669............................................. 75

M Magnum Manhole and Underground Co. Inc. , 972-276-2048..................... 70 Main Street Cafe, 214-703-0210........................................ 76 MAPEI Corp., 972-271-9500............................................... 73 Marlow Industries, 214-340-4900....................................... 74 Massey Cadillac, 972-840-4100......................................... 68 Master Hatters of Texas, 972-864-5523.............................. 73 Matt’s Rancho Martinez, 972-675-8600.............................. 76 Mazda of Mesquite, 972-686-6200..................................... 68 McAlister’s Deli, 972-475-9944.......................................... 70 McDonald’s, 972-278-8433................................................ 76 Medifast Weight Control Centers, 972-414-8900................ 77 Methodist Family Health Center, 972-530-8590................. 72 Methodist Richardson Medical Center, 469-204-2019........ 72 Metroplex Mail Company, 972-463-2855............................ 68 Micropac Industries, Inc., 972-272-3571............................ 73 Mike Makara State Farm Agent, 972-530-6300.................. 72 Milano Hat Co., Inc., 214-342-0071................................... 73 Milestone Electric, Air & Security, 214-267-2405............... 70 Miller Road Shopping Center, 214-520-1511..................... 76 Mi-T-Fine Car Wash, Inc., 972-438-3416............................ 69 Moe’s Southwest Grill, 469-443-4616................................. 76 Monarch Dental, 972-864-0695.......................................... 70 Morning Dew Massage & Wellness, LLC, 972-271-4636..... 72 Mt. Hebron Baptist Church, 972-276-5218......................... 70

N NAACP Garland Unit, 214-500-0184................................... 75 National Circuit Assembly, 972-278-2009........................... 73 National Oilwell Varco, 972-272-4481................................ 73 Navy Federal Credit Union, 972-530-5826.......................... 70 NCR Merchant Solutions, 469-525-3869............................ 71 NeighborsGo Community Newspaper, 214-977-8061.......... 74 New Beginning Center, 972-276-0423................................ 75 Noon Exchange Club of Garland, 972-276-6180................. 75 Northstar Plaza, 214-720-6630........................................... 76 North Texas Dental Implants & Oral Surgery, 972-272-8571....................................... 70 North Texas Fleet Services, 972-278-2400.......................... 69 Northwestern Mutual, 214-525-1065.................................. 77 Nothing Bundt Cakes, 214-321-2253.................................. 69 Novacopy, Inc., 972-536-1507............................................ 70 NPL Construction Co., 972-278-3229................................. 70

Q Quadrant Chemical TC &P, 972-864-0865.......................... 70 Quality Parts Warehouse, 972-276-0016............................. 69 QuikTrip Corporation, 817-358-7680................................... 70

R Rainwater Business Advisors, 214-995-3326...................... 69 RaNae Candia State Farm Agency, 201-658-5330.............. 72 Randall Reed’s Prestige Ford, 972-864-3673..................... 68 Raypha Urgent Care & Clinics, 972-271-1156.................... 77 R-Delta Engineers, 972-494-5031....................................... 71 Regus - Firewheel Town Center, 214-299-7600................... 76 Reliable Chevrolet, 972-952-1561...................................... 68 Remington College, 972-686-7878..................................... 77 Resource One Credit Union, 214-319-3100........................ 70 Resource One Credit Union, 214-565-5382........................ 70 Ribelin Sales, Inc., 972-272-1594...................................... 70 Richland College, 972-238-6195........................................ 77 Ricker Retirement Specialists, 972-840-3764..................... 77 Ridgewood Bingo, 972-864-1699....................................... 71 Roach Feed & Seed, Inc., 972-276-5962............................ 76 Roach, Howard, Smith & Barton, 972-231-1300...........69, 72 Rowlett Flowers & Gift, 972-276-9800................................ 71 Royal Catering, Inc., 972-437-1466.................................... 70 Rusty Wallis Honda - Volkswagen, 214-349-5559.............. 68

S Sam’s Club #4783, 972-496-3956..................................... 77 Sam’s Club #8242, 214-342-9810..................................... 77 Satellink, Inc., 972-487-1434............................................. 74

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Saturn Road Church of Christ, 972-271-2444..................... 70 Sauter Industrial Design, 972-226-1300............................. 72 Scrapsource, 214-239-4304............................................... 76 Seacrest Apartments, 972-530-6808.................................. 68 Select Specialty Hospital - Garland, 469-440-5800............ 72 Senior Care Beltline, 972-495-7700................................... 75 Servpro of Park Cities & North Garland, 214-522-3000..................................... 76 Shea & McMurdie Retirement, 972-907-0110................... 77 Sherwin Williams Co., 972-271-2541.................................. 74 Shiloh Oaks Apartments, 972-530-7175............................. 68 Siciliano’s A Taste of Italy, 972-276-8913....................70, 76 Silver Line by Andersen, 214-221-9500.............................. 74 Silver Star Plastering, Inc., 972-278-5988.......................... 70 Sleep Number By Select Comfort - Firewheel Town Center, 972-767-2301......................... 76 Smile Magic Dental & Braces, 214-606-5773.................... 70 Smiline Dental Texas, 972-276-4888.................................. 70 Snelling Staffing, 972-470-9696......................................... 71 Solis Women’s Health, 866-717-2551................................. 73 Sonrise Apparel Services, LLC, 214-351-0094.................... 73 Southwest Lath and Plaster, 972-494-1974........................ 70 Springcreek Community Church, 972-494-5683.................. 70 Staff Force Personnel Services, Inc., 214-503-9442............ 71 Staff One, Inc., 214-461-1140............................................ 72 Stan Luckie & Associates, Inc., 972-530-6499................... 72 State Bank of Texas-Garland Branch, 972-303-6100.......... 69 State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, 972-497-1924................................ 72 State Representative Kenneth Sheets, 214-887-1978......... 75 Stephen Hill, Attorney, 972-840-9500................................. 68 Stoneleigh On Spring Creek, 972-495-2121........................ 68 Stoneybrook Memory Care of Richardson/ North Garland, 972-530-7700........................................ 68 Studio 6, 214-342-5400..................................................... 72 Sundance Hospital Behavioral Healthcare, 817-680-9023............................ 72 Swift Screen Printing Inc. , 972-494-1144.......................... 74 Synergy Bank, 214-227-4550.............................................. 69

T Taco Casa, 972-303-1510................................................... 76 Telsco Industries Inc./ Weathermatic, 972-278-6131......... 73 Texas Brand Bank, 972-494-9800....................................... 69 Texas Oncology, 972-272-3417........................................... 75 Texas Roadhouse, 972-495-0417........................................ 76 Texas Security Bank, 469-398-4801.................................... 69 Texas Skatium, 972-240-6455............................................ 71 TEXAS TRUCK A/C Inc., 972-289-2010............................... 68 Texas Veterans Commission , 469-331-1122...................... 75 Texton, 972-494-5941......................................................... 74 The Archer Company, 972-599-9999................................... 76 The Body Shop Collision Repair, 972-272-8821.................. 69 The Braga Law Firm, P.C., 972-497-9500........................... 68 The Courtyard Apartments, 972-495-0348.......................... 68 The Dallas Morning News / Neighborsgo, 214-977-8134........................................... 68 Thelemann Bookkeeping & Tax Service, 972-840-0035...... 68 The Mesquite Convention & Expo Center / Hampton Inn & Suites, 972-329-3100............................ 71 The Novo Group, 262-727-8755.......................................... 71 The Payton Group, 972-494-0616....................................... 68 The Recycling Bin, 972-272-8189....................................... 76 The Salvation Army, 972-272-4531..................................... 75 The Stewart Organization, 972-652-3239............................ 70 The Valspar Corporation, 972-276-5181............................. 74 Thomas A. Reed, DDS, 972-414-4000................................ 70 Timberlawn at Garland, 972-487-5309............................... 72 Time Warner Cable Business Class, 469-464-4505............. 69 Tom Thumb Food & Pharmacy, 214-355-7315.................... 71 Tom Thumb Food & Pharmacy, 972-495-9807.................... 71

Tom Thumb Food & Pharmacy, 972-675-8661.................... 71 Tom Thumb Food & Pharmacy, 972-717-9727.................... 72 Tom Thumb-Page Food & Drug Center, 972-271-0582....... 72 Tosca Ltd., 214-766-5438................................................... 74 Town East Ford, 972-270-6441........................................... 68 TPI dba Telecom Products, Inc., 972-276-2901.................. 74 Transformation Nation , 972-495-0500............................... 77 Trend HR, 214-553-5505.................................................... 72 TriNet, 972-789-3937.......................................................... 71 Trophy Nissan, 972-613-2200............................................. 68 Truly Noble Services, Inc., 972-272-2455......................69, 75

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Underwood Law Firm, P.C., 817-885-7529.......................... 73 United Equities, 713-772-6262........................................... 76 Unity Manufacturing, 972-272-9502................................... 74 Urban League Community Service Center of Garland, 214-413-1720.............................................. 75 U.S. Congressman Pete Sessions, 972-392-0505............... 75 US Foods, 972-487-6200.................................................... 72 US Health Advisors, 214-394-6979..................................... 72 USI Southwest, 469-271-1689............................................ 72

V VAI Architects, Inc., 972-934-8888..................................... 68 VanPelt Creative, 972-496-1744......................................... 68 Varsity Spirit Fashions, 972-840-4000................................ 73 Veka South Inc., 972-551-2030.......................................... 74 VentureNet, Inc., 214-580-1915.......................................... 73 Veritex Community Bank, 972-220-0600............................. 69 Verizon, 972-718-2979....................................................... 69 VFTV Dallas, 214-274-4128................................................ 77 ViewPoint Bank, 972-578-5000.......................................... 69 Vigilant Industries, Inc., 972-494-1400............................... 75

W Walgreens Drug Store, 972-487-6450................................. 75 Wal-Mart Corporation, 972-496-2711................................. 77 Walmart Neighborhood Market, 469-304-3399................... 72 Walmart Neighborhood Market, 972-535-1192................... 72 Wal-Mart Super Center , 972-279-8700.............................. 77 Walmart Supercenter #3224, 972-303-5865...................... 77 Water Provisions To Go, 972-414-9982............................... 69 Weismann & Company, P.C., 972-404-0608....................... 68 Wells Fargo Advisors, 214-293-2233................................... 77 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., 972-414-6173............................... 69 Wharry & Haynes Architects & Engineers, 972-272-4116........................................... 68 Whataburger, 972-203-6115............................................... 76 Whataburger , 972-240-8330.............................................. 76 Whataburger , 972-278-8540.............................................. 76 Whataburger, Inc., 972-530-2353....................................... 76 Whiterock Improvements, LP, 708-425-8821...................... 76 Whitley Penn, 214-393-9300.............................................. 68 Whole Health Chiropractic & The Spa, 972-530-2273.............................................. 70 Williams Funeral Directors, 972-276-5000.......................... 71 Willis Group, 972-715-6266................................................ 72 Window Expo, 972-234-1413.............................................. 69 Wingstop Restaurants Inc., 972-686-6500.......................... 76 Winters Park Assisted Living and Memory Care, 972-530-4107................................... 68 Wisener Nunnally Gold, LLP, 972-530-2200........................ 68 W & M Environmental, 972-516-0300................................. 71 Woody Brownlee, 469-429-7405......................................... 73 Work Area Protection Corp., 972-278-0553........................ 73 Workplace Solutions & Community Center of Texas, 972-272-6526.................................................. 75

Y Youth Achievement Foundation, Inc., 214-514-3640........... 75 YoYo’s Delights, 530-356-5370........................................... 69

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Amegy Bank of Texas - Richardson........................61 www.amegybank.com

America’s Credit Union..........................................31 www.americascu.org

American National Bank of Texas............................. 9 www.anbtx.com

Annexus Personnel & Business Services................60 www.annexuspersonnel.com www.ntxapics.org

Baylor Medical Center at Garland..........................41 www.baylorhealth.com/PhysiciansLocations/Garland/ Pages/Default.aspx

Buckingham Plaza.................................................51 www.cencorrealty.com

Cencor Realty Services..........................................51 www.cencorrealty.com

Chamberland Funerals & Cremations.....................49. www.chamberlandfunerals.com Christian Care Senior Living Community................... 4 www.christiancarecenters.org

City of Garland.......................................................55 www.garlandtx.gov

Dallas Area Rapid Transit......................................... 7 www.dart.org

DFW Movers / Crate Master...................................57 www.dfwmovers.com

Eastfield College....................................................39 www.eastfieldcollege.edu

Ebby Halliday Realtors...........................................47 www.ebby.com

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Frost Bank............................................................... 5 www.frostbank.com

Garland Cultural Arts Commission, Inc...................54 www.GarlandArts.com

Garland Independent School District......................48 www.garlandisd.net

Garland Police Department....................................33 www.garlandpolice.com

Garland Power & Light..............................Back Cover www.gpltexas.org

Garrett Metal Detectors..........................................59 www.garrett.com

Grove Staffing Services, Inc...................................59 www.grove-temporary.com

Jerry’s Express Car Wash........................................45 www.jerrysexpresscarwash.com

Moe’s Southwest Grill............................................50 www.moesgarlandtx.com/

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Northwestern Mutual..............................................62 www.nmfn.com/bosaavedra

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Resource One Credit Union....................................67 www.r1cu.org

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Rusty Wallis Honda - Volkswagen.........................44 www.rustywallisvw.com

Sundance Hospital Behavioral Healthcare..............42 Synergy Bank.........................................................67 www.synergybank.com

Texas Brand Bank.................................................... 3 www.texasbrandbank.com

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