Winter 2019 Hewitt Express Magazine

Greater Waco: A great place to live Put simply: it’s art Taking advantage of our local art scene?

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IN EVERY ISSUE Calendar of Events | New Member Spotlights | Hewitt Happenings

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Calendar of Events

FEBRUARY, cont.

JANUARY 10

Locals Love Us Business After Hours

The Pavilion in Woodway | 5:00–7:00 p.m.

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ACE Dental of Hewitt Ribbon Cutting 231 Enterprise in Hewitt | 11:00 a.m.

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Greater Hewitt Chamber Networking Luncheon | Carter BloodCare | 206 Archway Drive in Woodway | 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

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Business Planning Seminar by SCORE Hewitt Public Library | Open to public, no cost to attend | Limited seating (30 max) 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Right at Home & Friends for Life Business After Hours | 5000 Lakewood Dr. in Waco 5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.

Greater Hewitt Chamber Banquet Waco Convention Center–Brazos Ballroom Doors open at 5:30 p.m. | $60 for members, $75 for visitors, $475 for table of 8

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Ambassador Training | Springhill Suites 200 Colonnade Pkwy. in Waco | 5:00–6:30 p.m.

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Lunch & Learn: Skills for Small Business Dr Pepper Museum | 300 S. 5th Street in Waco 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

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Legacy Workshop | Springhill Suites in Waco 8:00–9:30 a.m.

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Heartis Waco Business After Hours 5317 Speegleville Rd. in Waco | 5:00–7:00 p.m.

Free & open to members & visitors

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Lunch & Learn: Setting Boundaries presented

by Dr. J. Michael Godfrey | 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

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Quarterly Shredding Event | POINTWEST Bank 420 N. Hewitt Dr | 9:00 a.m.– 12:00 p.m.

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P&E Mechanical Business After Hours 5279 N. State Hwy 6 in Waco | 5:00–7:00 p.m.

Free & open to members & visitors

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One kind word can warm three winter months.

Champions Salon Business After Hours 6706 Woodway Dr, Woodway, TX 76712 5:00–7:00 p.m. | Free & open to members & visitors

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Message from the President Chris Watkins 2019 Greater Hewitt Chamber President, Central National Bank

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ewitt has an atmosphere like no other community in Texas. Nestled just outside Waco, Hewitt is close enough to work and play for convenience, yet far enough away to enjoy the quiet pace of a small town. Its one-of-a-kind entertainment, shopping, and dining amenities are heralded far and wide, and our public services continue to earn state and national acclaim. The area continues to attract new employers and industries, driving an unprecedented growth in career opportunities, education, entertainment, and general quality of life.

Midway ISD educators have proven that their schools are among the best in the state, defined by the growing number of families who choose to locate within the district. Hewitt Public Library's dedicated director and staff have led the charge to redefine what a library can be and how it can best serve the community. Hewitt’s Police and Fire Departments’ tireless efforts have earned Hewitt a place high on the list of “safest cities” in Texas. Hewitt's public service sector works with nearby city public services to

provide the highest quality and most advanced services for all of Hewitt.

Hewitt is expected to continue its tremendous growth for the foreseeable future. Housing, industry, and retail continue to grow its tax base and local economy.

It’s an exciting time to be involved in the Greater Hewitt Chamber! It has a longstanding reputation of supporting its members through ribbon-cuttings, professional development, networking functions, and sponsorship opportunities. The Chamber gives back to our local community each year with $10,000 scholarships for high school seniors who have distinguished themselves academically, often while overcoming significant personal financial or medical hardships.

The Greater Hewitt Chamber also partners throughout the year with the City of Hewitt to bring fun and safe family entertainment to the area, and also partners with local service organizations such as the Hewitt Kiwanis Club and Hewitt Lions Club in raising funds to benefit Hewitt.

Visit HewittChamber.com to learn more about the Chamber and the community we are privileged to serve.

Greater Hewitt Chamber Snapshot 2018 ACHIEVEMENTS

2019 SHORT-TERM GOALS

• Attracted 15,000+ visitors into our community

• Master monthly webinars

• $10,000 Scholarship contribution

• Determine industry and company-specific needs

• Membership represents 19,500+ jobs in the workforce

• Continue building relatationships with large employers

• Hosted 75+ business networking events

• Create member-to-member mentorship program

• Grew membership by 7.79% and retained 90%

• Increase visibility of Stop-the-Bleed programs

• Visited over 70% of membership through Operation Thank You

2019 LONG-TERM GOALS

• Captured approximately 500,000 media impressions

• Plan for additional staff

• Website traffic averages over 2,000 views/month

• Increase membership to 700 total members by 2022

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• Strengthen relationships for workforce development

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Greater Waco

A great place to live A

t Allen Samuels, we believe the Waco area is a great place to live, work and play…and we’re working hard to help keep it that way. For decades, this philosophy has been an integral part of helping make our communities prosper.

The Allen Samuels team proudly supports Meals On Wheels, and the McLennan County Sale of Champions Junior Livestock Show. The dealership is also the Official Auto Dealer of the Cameron Park Zoo and the Heart ‘O Texas Fair and Rodeo.

When Mr. Samuels opened his first dealership in Waco in the 1980s, this philosophy was put into action by ensuring that the dealership was totally dedicated to giving back to the community. Not only was Mr. Samuels personally involved, but his management team and employees were as well.

Other organizations the dealership supports include the Waco Symphony, Academic All Stars, area high school scholarships, MCC and Baylor, as well as the Hewitt, Waco, Hispanic and African American Chambers of Commerce. A large number of other clubs and organizations also benefit from sponsorships from Allen Samuels every year.

Early Allen Samuels ad campaigns were centered on community involvement, with Mr. Samuels shown walking by Waco area landmarks, and often right through the middle of community activities in progress. It wasn’t just a campaign. Mr. Samuels set the bar for joining, donating and sponsoring scores of activities, events and organizations in communities around his dealerships.

Today, that same philosophy continues at Waco’s Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Fiat store. General Manager Ted Teague has immersed himself in the Waco community, and continues Mr. Samuels’ tradition of community involvement and partnerships.

Allen Samuels’ community involvement is deeply embedded into the customer experience at his dealerships.

In Waco, we’ve always extended his personal invitation to “Come by…Let’s be friends,” and that’s exactly how we treat our customers.

In recognition of our efforts, we were recognized as an FCA Customer First Award for Excellence winner for 2018 and 2019—placing our store in the top 9% of all FCA Chrysler dealers in the United States.

Like our dedication to community and remarkable service, Allen Samuels and Chrysler are dedicated to bringing customers the finest vehicles. The 2019 RAM 1500 was recently named the 2019 Motor Trend Truck of the Year and the 2019 Jeep Wrangler was named the 2019 SUV of the year.

Additionally, many of our brands and models have been recognized as among the best in their class for safety, design and performance.

This dedication to excellence is the foundation for all of Mr. Samuels’ companies.

Allen Samuels Holdings of Waco currently owns dealerships in Waco, Aransas Pass, Hearne, D/FW; Oxford, Mississippi; Jackson, Tennessee and Edmond, Oklahoma. Additionally, the company also owns Allen Samuels House of Travel in Waco and Waco Regional Tennis and Fitness Center.

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2018 & 2019 RECIPIENT

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PUT SIMPLY: IT’S

LINDSEY BARTLETT • ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO HEWITT CHIEF OF POLICE

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s the winter winds blow hues of grey into our Hewitt skies, we turn to the mawkish delights of warmer activities. We reach for the remote that turns the living room abuzz with colors and sounds. We charge our phones in hopes of defeating our neighbor over on Devonshire in a game of Scrabble. Perhaps we reach for a worn book with its pages smelling of must, and its characters waiting to be unleashed. All of these are fine pursuits for an evening, but what else is there in our area? Is there something that can reach deeper into our hearts that will leave a lasting vestige that there is more in this world for us to discover? I believe there is something out there. It covers our walls, street corners, and buildings. It dances around paper on our wooden dining tables covered in crayon. It flashes across our computer screens, and infiltrates our social media.

Put simply: it’s art.

I’ve had the great fortune to study art in its many forms through university, as well as move around the country for work. In this time, I have come to one conclusion—some of the best art I’ve ever witnessed was created in our Central Texas area. Our once humble area now boasts some of the top talent in the nation,

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thanks to the popularity of silos and shiplap. This can be witnessed downtown at several art galleries (Cultivate7Twelve, Art Forum of Waco), as well as throughout the year at the Farmer’s Market. These art galleries are home to some exciting exhibits. Recently, Banksy’s traveling exhibit was brought to town, and was received to quite a crowd.

If you are brave enough to venture out in the biting cold, you can witness some impressive outdoor art.

New and emerging artists are leaving their proverbial stamp on our area almost every week. Some great new murals downtown include art from French artist Blek Le Rat, a colorful eye-catching mural by Will Suarez called “1,000 Hopes”, and the delicate flower display

by Houston artist Tyler Kay (located near the silos).

My personal favorites are the unexpected small jewels hidden around street corners.

With most of the art in Central Texas being downtown, I have one wish for the upcoming year. My hope for the new year is that Hewitt artists will begin to emerge and create a small town of wonder, delight, and color against the grey hues.

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Photo courtesy of Mark Randolph Reprinted with permission from the Waco Convention & Visitors Bureau

—Carla Pendergraft, Director of Marketing, Waco Convention & Visitors Bureau

ARTS Cultivate 7Twelve is proud to serve the Waco community by providing a premier space for myriad of cultural experiences. Join us for our latest art exhibition, a shopping experience complete with local artisan goods, fine art and prints, or yoga or dance classes. Check our calendar for one of our Art-to-Table dinners, special live music or art workshops with professional instruction. waco7twelve.com Art on Elm is a free, public pop-up art exhibition and event held in Waco featuring fine art, music, food and more! This event aims to celebrate Waco’s rich artistic culture. Brought to you by Cultural Arts of Waco, founded and supported by NeighborWorks Waco. artonelm.org Maker’s Edge Makerspace provides a creative and functional space to easily make things and foster a feeling of accomplishment. We are here to expand and transform the DIY culture for our community through our main shop, wood shop, metal shop, computer lab, digital fabrication lab, fine arts studio, textile lab, break room and office areas. themakersedge.com Painting with a Twist Looking for a fun night out?

Unleash your creative side with Painting with a Twist!

Bring your favorite beverage, snack and relax. Our talented team of instructors guides you step by step through the night’s featured painting. paintingwithatwist.com/studio/Waco The Ploughshare is a school offering more than 120 classes, workshops and seminars teaching traditional craft, homesteading and culinary skills including pottery, sewing, woodworking, food preservation, bread- and cheese-making, gardening and more. sustainlife.org MCC Continuing Education For more than 50 years, Continuing Education at McLennan Community College has changed the lives of students and the community

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Waco’s arts and culture differentiate our town from other towns. Every town has standard visitor amenities, such as restaurants, but only Waco has Kermit Oliver, the Doris Miller Memorial, and now, Blek Le Rat street art. It’s clear that Waco’s arts community is growing— all part of being different from other towns, and creating enough reasons for people to make the trip and stay one more hour, one more day, one more overnight.

—engaging diverse populations with innovative, quality lifelong learning opportunities. Our programs are designed to help individuals grow—whether exploring an interest, developing skills or shifting careers.

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MUSIC Waco Symphony Orchestra offers quality orchestral music for all of Central Texas. The Orchestra, led by music director/conductor Stephen Heyde, features a variety of world-renowned soloists at its Season concerts, which run from September through April. wacosymphony.com The Backyard Bar Stage and Grill features a 27' x 15' outdoor concert stage, a full restaurant and much more.

It’s a great place to take family and friends to play games, have a few drinks, and participate in our many events throughout the week, including concerts on Fridays and Saturdays. backyardwaco.com

THEATER Waco Civic Theatre produces six Main Stage Productions, ranging from classic dramas, to new Broadway musicals to hilarious comedies. Additionally, aspiring local artists, theatre professionals, educators and youth work together to produce children’s theatre workshops, productions and outreach programs. wacocivictheatre.org Waco Hippodrome Theatre At over 100 years old and newly renovated, the Waco Hippodrome Theatre is a historic building hosting a plethora of entertainment options such as first-run and classic films, live music and comedy concerts, plays for the young and not-soyoung, and so much more. wacohippodrometheatre.com Continued on page 23....

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Eight books to read

for professional and personal success RECOMMENDED BY GREATER HEWITT CHAMBER DIRECTORS, AMBASSADORS & STAFF

1. The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness by Stephen R. Covey Recommended by Glenda Ruiz, owner of GTR Vacations—“I love his book that shows how leadership is a choice and not just a position.”

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Who Moved My Cheese? An Amazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life by Spencer Johnson and Kenneth Blanchard Recommended by Tolea Smith with Allen Samuels Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Fiat, Eddie Generals with Grande Communications and Joe Stepanski with Joe Stepanski State Farm

3. The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Work and What to Do About It by Michael E. Gerber Recommended by Sue Leonard, owner of Sweet Success Business Coaching Excerpt: “…people who own small businesses in this country work far more than they should for the return they’re getting. Indeed, the problem is not that the owners of small businesses in this county don’t work; the problem is they’re doing the wrong work.”

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Go-Givers Sell More by Bob Burg and John David Mann Recommended by Donny Hunter with LegalShield Business Solutions “Use the approach in this book and you will not only sell more, you will also live a rich and joyful life. It works!” —Spencer Johnson, M.D., author of Who Moved My Cheese? and co-author of The One Minute Manager*

5. Know Can Do! by Ken Blanchard & Paul J. Meyer Recommended by Donny Hunter—“At last, an answer to the question, “Why don’t I do what I know I should do?’”

6. How Successful People Think: Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life by John C. Maxwell Recommended by Alissa Cady, Greater Hewitt Chamber Executive Director Excerpt: “It’s hard to overstate the value of changing your thinking. Good thinking can do many things for you: generate revenue, solve problems, and create opportunities. It can take you to a whole new level—personally and professionally.”

7. 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You by John C. Maxwell and Steven R. Covey Recommended by Alissa Cady Excerpt: “Whether you are a follower who is just beginning to discover the impact of leader ship or a natural leader who already has followers, you can become a better leader.”

8. The Carpenter: A Story About the Greatest Success Strategies of All by Jon Gordon and Ken Blanchard Recommended by Joe Stepanski “When you read The Carpenter you can’t help but become a better person and leader.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to build up people and build better teams.” —Mike Smith, Head Coach of The Atlanta Falcons* *Borrowed from book as shown on Amazon.com 14 | Hewitt Chamber Express Winter 2019

Welcome new members 3C Charts ACE Dental of Hewitt Aimbridge Hospitality/ Residence Inn & Fairfield Inn & Suites Waco South Baylor University Cash Store Central Texas Urgent Care Computer Solution Technology Services Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

Dean Ecklund Friends for Life Gold Financial Services Little Land Play Gym–Waco Peachwave Frozen Yogurt, Waco Scout Home Inspections Shelly Frierson, CPA Sugar!

Texas Junk Removal The Reserve at Dry Creek The Project Group Consulting, LLC Urban Air Adventure Park

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GAINING MOMENTUM BIG QUESTIONS NEED COMMUNITY ANSWERS Community invests time before money

Did you know that most Midway ISD elementary campuses are already operating over 90% capacity? Did you know 2,800 home are scheduled to be built in MISD in the next 10 years? Oh, and we just found out about a new development with 600 more homes... but don't worry, the school district is taking steps to plan for such growth! In fall 2018, the Momentum Facility Committee began an intense study of the conditions in which Midway ISD operates. A core of approximately 40 parents, teachers, business owners, and retirees are volunteering their evenings multiple times each month to become familiar with aspects of school business, district academic goals, the classic "strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats," and other various conditions affecting decision-making. The months of analysis and study by the Momentum Facility Committee will provide ample time to become fully informed before structuring recommendations of needed facilities for the School Board's consideration.

Read the demographic study and more at

MIDWAYMOMENTUM.ORG

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Midway High School • 761-5650 8200 Mars Dr • Waco 76712 Principal: Alison Smith Grades 9-12

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Midway Middle School • 761-5680 800 Hewitt Dr • Hewitt 76643 Principal: Dr. Herb Cox Grades 7-8

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Woodgate Intermediate • 761-5690 9400 Chapel Rd • Waco 76712 Principal: Dr. Aaron Peña Grades 5-6 River Valley Intermediate • 761-5699 4750 Speegleville Rd • McGregor 76657 Principal: Paul Offill Grades 5-6 Castleman Creek Elementary • 761-5755 755 South Hewitt Drive • Hewitt 76643 Principal: Dr. Mandy Johnson Grades PK-4 Hewitt Elementary • 761-5750 900 Panther Way • Hewitt 76643 Principal: Christy Watley Grades PK-4 South Bosque Elementary • 761-5720 #1 Wickson Rd • Waco 76712 Principal: Stacey Voigt Grades PK-4 Speegleville Elementary • 761-5730 101 Maywood • Waco 76712 Principal: Christopher Eberlein Grades PK-4 Spring Valley Elementary • 761-5710 610 Spring Valley Rd • Hewitt 76643 Principal: Jay Fischer Grades PK-4 Woodway Elementary • 761-5740 325 Estates Drive • Woodway 76712 Principal: Beth Olson Grades PK-4 Alternative Education Center •761-5678 901 Old Hewitt Rd • Waco 76712 DAEP: Age 6 – Grade 12 (Separate Facilities) Success Lab & Pep Program located at MHS

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WACO’S ARTS AND CULTURE continued from page 11 The Brazos Theatre Group is a group of local actors and theatre enthusiasts offering dinner theatre performances.

The group offers mystery dinner theatre, improv comedy, musicals and dramas. brazostheatre.com Midway High School Fine Arts Performances Whether in music, drama or art, Midway ISD offers the best in fine arts education. Our community strongly supports fine arts education, and it shows! midwayisd.org/Page/19277 McLennan Theatre is known for its impressive performances—and the affordable cost of attending is just as remarkable. Check our current season to see what we have in store for you. mclennan.edu/theatre/show The Baylor University Department of Theatre Arts is an elite program combining an excellent liberal arts education with rigorous training in both academic and artistic fields of theatre study. It has been named among the top 25 undergraduate theatre programs in the U.S. by a recent online ranking publication (2018 Best Drama & Theater Arts Colleges in the U.S.) and is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre. baylor.edu/theatre

MUSEUMS Waco Mammoth National Monument sits on 100 acres of wooded parkland along the Bosque River. Surrounded by oak, mesquite and cedar trees, the site offers an escape from the modern world and provides a glimpse into the lives and habitat of Columbian mammoths and other Ice Age animals. nps.gov/waco/index.htm The Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum is located on the banks of the Brazos River, proudly sponsored by the City of Waco and sanctioned by the State of Texas.

We preserve the history and inspire appreciation of the Texas Rangers—a legendary symbol of Texas and the American West. texasranger.org The Mayborn Museum Complex brings together resources of hands-on discovery rooms and interactive natural science and cultural history galleries, including outdoor exhibits. This rich combination provides a wide spectrum of engaging learning opportunities for visitors of all ages. baylor.edu/mayborn

The Armstrong Browning Library is a research center and museum dedicated to the study of the lives and works of Victorian poets, Robert and Elizabeth Barrett Browning, and houses the world’s largest collection of Browning material and other fine collections of rare 19th-century books, manuscripts and works of art. baylor.edu/browninglibrary The Texas Sports Hall of Fame preserves the legacies of our inductees and the history of sports in Texas in order to educate and inspire guests of all ages. tshof.org The Dr Pepper Museum & Free Enterprise Institute’s mission is to educate and entertain the general public through the collection, preservation, interpretation and exhibition of objects relevant to the history of the soft drink industry, and through that example, the free enterprise economic system. drpeppermuseum.com The Martin Museum of Art, Baylor University, is committed to the advancement and understanding of art through an active program of collections, stewardship, conservation, innovative exhibitions, education, interpretive programs and special events to serve and enrich Baylor University and Central Texas. baylor.edu/martinmuseum Historic Waco Foundation preserves, showcases and hosts tours of its four historic house museums including Earle-Napier-Kinnard House, East Terrace House, Fort House and McCulloch House. historicwaco.org The Red Men Museum and Library is an American historical reference museum and research library owned and maintained by The Texas Red Men Foundation, Inc. The 4,300-volume library has an extensive collection dealing with Texas and Waco history, the Civil War, and World War II. redmen.org/museum The Lee Lockwood Scottish Rite Library and Museum is home to over 2,000 Masonic artifacts, as well as over 8,000 books. leelockwood.org

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Special thanks to Raising Cane’s on Hewitt Drive for sponsoring Greater Hewitt Chamber’s 2019 ribbon-cutting ceremonies.

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Baylor University provides campus-wide infrastructure for coordinating, supporting and advancing community-focused engagement with the purpose of leveraging the university’s collective influence towards promoting positive social and economic change. We ensure strong representation, thought leadership, and community engagement that extends to business, non-profit, and civic leaders throughout the Greater Waco community. Visit Baylor.edu/externalaffairs for more information.

Computer Solution Technology Services provides business owners with everything needed to secure, manage, protect and maintain their business data and the network on which it runs. We also specialize in Search Engine Optimization and web development. Our portfolio features a number of local clients we have helped reach the top of Google. We provide complimentary market evaluations to assess market penetration potential. For more information, please see our website at computersolution.tech or call (254) 633-2400 today.

Cooper’s Automotive Center is an automotive repair center for all of your automotive needs—from minor to major repairs. At Cooper’s, we also work on antique cars to the latest models Gas or Diesel, Foreign and Domestic. We are also a full Restoration Center for Antiques & Hot Rods. Call (254) 709-6703 or visit coopersautomotivecenter.com for more information.

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store shares warm welcomes and friendly service while offering guests quality homestyle food and unique shopping—all at a fair price. By creating a world filled with hospitality and charm through an experience that combines dining and shopping, guests are cared for like family.

Cracker Barrel is open Sunday through Thursday 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Visit Hewitt’s new Cracker Barrel located at 221 Enterprise Blvd or order online at crackerbarrel.com.

Friends for Life is a charity that has been serving the elderly and people with disabilities since September of 1989. Operating an adult day care center in Waco, providing legal guardianship services in 45 Texas counties, providing money management assistance and organizing volunteers to help isolated seniors live independently as long as possible. Support from businesses, churches, foundations and individuals as well as volunteers make much of this work possible.

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Creating Smiles, with Care. At ACE Dental, our number one goal is simple—to provide patients with top-notch dental care at a price that’s comfortably affordable.

- We Accept MEDICAID & ALL PPO Insurances.

- We are OPEN Saturdays - General Dentistry for Kids & Adults.

- We offer 0% CareCredit financing & in-house payment plans.

Call us at (254) 772-4000 or visit our website at acedentaloftexas.com.

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3C Charts foster student autonomy, creativity, gross motor skills, and student ownership and can be used as a reinforcement /supplement to any phonics or math program. Mini-sessions, individual or whole group lessons target phonics, writing, and math. NO WORKSHEETS!! They are easy supplemental materials and are non-consumable, interactive, multi-level and differentiated for use in Pre-K through 3rd grade. Large, easy-to-read charts available for traditional classrooms, SPED, ESL, volunteer tutors, substitute teachers, parents, day care providers, etc. Call (254) 224-2473 or visit 3ccharts.com for more info.

David Halvorsen with Scout Home Inspections offers thorough and professional inspection services. He is licensed and insured to perform home/commercial property inspections throughout Texas, and is certified by the National Swimming Pool Foundation as a Certified Pool/Spa Operator and Pool/Spa Inspector. Purchasing a home is one of the largest, most expensive and most daunting things you will do in your life. David’s goal is to provide you with quality, pertinent information that will help give you peace of mind when making this large purchase. For more information, call (254) 424-2180 or visit myscoutinspection.com.

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Peachwave Frozen Yogurt is located at 1605 Hewitt Drive, and offers a variety of flavors—low sugar, non-dairy and gelato styles. All are low-fat and gluten-free.

Yogurt is self-serve, allowing customers to get whatever they choose, from a yogurt cup, waffle cone cup, yogurt smoothies and many yummy toppings. Open from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m. Sunday–Thursday and 1:00 to 10:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Store owners are Dr. Layne and Donna Gregory, managed by Zack Gregory. Visit peachwaveyogurt.com or call (254) 644-1793.

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A fun place to play, Little Land offers a unique and developmental place for kids to develop and grow. While your kids are having fun, relax in our cafe, use our free wi-fi or lounge on one of our comfy couches. When technology is often the go-to entertainment and babysitter for kids, smart moms and dads know there is wisdom in getting back to the basics. We believe that unstructured play cultivates healthy minds while children learn about themselves and the world around them. Play is fundamental to grow the imagination, creativity, and body—plus it’s FUN! For more information, call (254) 572-8890 or visit www.waco.littlelandplaygym.com.

The Sapphire Room at 416 is a beautiful, quiet and private room for your weekly meetings, private meetings, showers, birthday parties, church services or small weddings. Holds up to 75 people, and round/rectangle tables and chairs are available. Includes a PA system (with microphone), TV monitor and podium for guest speaker. Access to a kitchen and two restrooms also available. Call Rochelle or Jennifer for pricing at (254) 752-5885.

Sugar! is a home and retail bakery specializing in cookies and cupcakes. It opened in April 2018 and is located in the Hewitt/Woodway area. We work with several Waco-area businesses to provide catering for their events, including Spice Village, Cultivate7Twelve, and THRST Coffee. For retail and catering events, we work from a commissary kitchen. When baking for individuals, we work from home. Call us for more information at (254) 405-5258.

Texas Junk Removal, LLC is a professional full-service junk removal and dumpster rental business proudly servicing clients throughout McLennan County. We provide household clean-up, yard waste, appliance removal, property clean-out/ foreclosure clean outs, industrial clean-outs, commercial clean-outs, hoarding clean-up and demolition. At Texas Junk Removal, “We’re not afraid to touch your junk!” Call us at (254) 229-5519 for a free no-obligation estimate or visit us online at txjunkremoval.com.

Urban Air is a family entertainment adventure park with attractions for all ages.

We are the ultimate indoor playground for your entire family. Take your kid’s birthday party to the next level with us, and you’ll see why we’re more than just a trampoline park. We’ve been voted BEST Gym In America for Kids by Shape magazine, BEST Place To Take Energetic Kids and BEST Trampoline Parks. Check us out at urbanairwaco.com or reach us at (254) 732-5227.

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LOOKING FOR NEW CUSTOMERS? They’re new to your neighborhood. They have money to spend. They need your business.

We open doors for you!

Contact your local Territory Sales Developer,

Midge Norris

Midge.Norris@welcomewagon.com or call 800-737-4859 ext 1103.

www.welcomewagon.com

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Contact your financial advisor today to learn about investing strategies that could benefit you.

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400 Sapphire Hewitt, TX 76643 254-666-9009

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