BusinessLink November 2018

An official publication of the Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce

Vol. 7, Issue 6 • November 2018

BusinessLin Chamber Choice Awards Banquet

Inside: Volunteer Spotlight: Mindy Wendele of Families & Literacy Inc. Business Spotlight: Ken Stoepel Ford-Lincoln

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KERRVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

1700 Sidney Baker St., Suite 100, Kerrville, TX 78028 PHONE: 830-896-1155 | FAX: 830-896-1175 | kerrvilletx.com

CHAMBER BOARD OFFICERS Gregg Appel Chairman of the Board, Centennial Bank Lisa Winters Chairwoman-Elect, Peterson Health Kim Clarkson Immediate Past Chair of the Board, Kerr County Abstract & Title Co. Randy Evans Treasurer, Massey Itschner & Company, P.C. Tricia Byrom Secretary, Guadalupe National Bank

CHAMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS Neice Bell, The Kerrville Daily Times Pete Calderon, Kerrville State Hospital Brian Bowers, Centennial Bank Caitlin Hueber, Presbyterian Mo-Ranch Assembly Mike Wittler, Kerrville Public Utility Board Terry Massey, Ken Stoepel Ford-Lincoln Inc. Sue Tiemann, Brinkman Preferred Properties Kerry Sutton, Hill Country Telephone Co-Op Michael Anglin, ARTIFEX42 Stephen Schmerbeck, Garrett Insurance Agency Allison Bueche, Presbyterian Mo-Ranch Assembly

CHAMBER STAFF E. Walter “Walt” Koenig III President and CEO, walt@kerrvilletx.com Rachel London Vice President and COO, rachel@kerrvilletx.com Theresa Metcalf Director of Finance and Human Resource, theresa@kerrvilletx.com Angela North Membership Director, angie@kerrvilletx.com Jennifer Lord Receptionist, jennifer@kerrvilletx.com

BUSINESSLINK STAFF Neice Bell, Publisher Travis Webb, Managing Editor Chelsea M.K. Stack & Autumn Bernhard, Special Sections Editors Tom Holden & Tony Gallucci, Photographers John Doran, Advertising Director Advertising: Brandon Baldwin, Jeff Herring, Becky Kiner and Luly Miller Composing: Manager Dean Heep and Johanna Rangel

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What a great time we had at the 2018 Chamber Choice Awards Banquet! With all of the rain and flooding we have experienced, I wondered if the attendance would be affected. From what I could tell, the rain didn’t keep anyone away. Speaking on behalf of Centennial Bank, our title sponsor, we were honored to bring you this event.

First of all, I want to acknowledge and thank the banquet committee for their hard work and great job in putting together the event. As usual, the chamber staff was “all hands on deck” and totally rocked the “boots and bling” theme. The Inn of the Hills Hotel & Conference Center provided a great venue and it was packed! We sold out of tickets 10 days before the event and there were no empty seats. The evening featured a live band, live and silent auctions, an awards presentation, a review of the year’s accomplishments from yours truly — I have a lot to say about this but will save it for next month — and the introduction of the 2019 Board Chair Lisa Winters of Peterson Health.

I could not be more excited to have Lisa stepping into the role of board chair for next year. Having served with her on the chamber Board for the past few years, I can tell you that Lisa is someone that flat out gets things done! During her time on the Chamber Board, she has done an outstanding job leading our Communications Committee and lent her leadership skills to Leadership Kerr County. When not serving the chamber, Lisa is the director of marketing and community relations at Peterson Health. I am certain Lisa will continue to take the chamber to new heights in 2019!

As the name implies, the Chamber Choice Awards Banquet is a time to honor our best and brightest community leaders. I certainly would be remiss not to add my congratulations to the following welldeserved recipients: • Phyllis Ricks — Kerrville Daily Times Bill Dozier Citizen of the Year • Judy Wilson — Women’s Chamber Outstanding Woman of the Year • Stephen Foley — Chamber Ambassador of the Year • Habitat for Humanity — Mary C. Williams Volunteer of the Year • Sylvia and David Fritz — Best Business Person(s) of the Year • LeMeilleur’s RV-Truck and Equipment Repair Co. — Chamber Hall of Fame Award Congratulations to all of our recipients.

They are all winners and lead by serving others. Well done!

Gregg Appel Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce Chairman of the Board, 2018

On the Cover Chamber Vice President and COO Rachel London poses with Chamber Ambassador President Janie Altgelt in the photo booth at the 96th Annual Chamber Choice Awards Banquet.

Photo by: Cypress Girl Photography

Coming in December Cover Story: Shop local at Baublit Jewelers, Billy’s Western Wear and East End Market

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Membership

Table of CONTENTS

4 New and returning chamber members 6 Ribbon Cuttings: SHOP.com, Kerr•Konnect and OutBack Patio Furnishings

22 Chamber Business Guide Get to Know People & Places

8 Business Spotlight: Ken Stoepel Ford-Lincoln 10 Volunteer Spotlight: Mindy Wendele of Families &

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Literacy Inc.

Events

Leadership & Education

15 Snapshots from the photo booth at the Chamber Choice

16 Leadership Kerr County: Takes tours on Economic Day 18 Snowman Decorating Contest preview 17 October CoffeeTalk: Kenneth O’Neal of Kroneal Coaching and Training 20 November and December events calendar Half Page PRMC #

Awards Banquet

Bringing great healthcare home.

There’s something special about Texas — something that makes us care so completely for the people around us. Around here, we look out for our own. And at Peterson Health, we’re looking out for you, by bringing world-class healthcare right to your door. Your best choice for your best health is right here, with the care that has earned us national recognition year after year. Peterson Health is here for you when you need us most. We’re raising families.

We’re elevating health.

Make Peterson Health your first choice for health. Visit PetersonHealth.com.

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MEMBERSHIP

New and returning chamber members

Welcome, new members!

Bronze • Nathaniel Turner of Farmers Insurance | 830-896-4100 • Riverfront Village Mobile Home Park | 830-367-2229 • Southern Sunday Distillery | 830-890-9109 • The Auto Spa | 830-315-2886 Gold • Western Finance | 830-792-2161 Individual • Warren Kramer | 361-790-4510

The Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce would like to welcome the following businesses and organizations that recently joined or renewed memberships with the chamber.

Learn more about them by visiting the chamber’s membership directory at business.kerrvilletx.com/list.

Interested in joining the chamber?

The KACOC is a resource for everything related to growing your business and networking with other professionals in the Kerrville area. The KACOC is the front door of Kerrville, and the door is always open.

For more information, visit kerrvilletx.com and select “Membership Information,” then “Join the Chamber.”

Than k you!

Thank you, returning members!

Bronze • ACprint Inc. • Amy Ely of Century 21 The Hills Realty • Athens Designs • Barb’s Flower Barn • BCFS Health and Human Services • Bee Creek Communications Inc. • Brookdale Senior Living • Carey Bond of Keller Williams Realty • Christian Men’s Job Corps • Craig Wolcott, PLLC • Daddy Jim’s Quality Meats • Exit 505 • Finley Financial Services • Foss Pest Control • Hill Country Arts Foundation • Holloway Plumbing • Insurance One Agency LC • Judy Eychner of Century 21 The Hills Realty • KBS Bookkeeping and Tax Services • Kerrville Funeral Home • Local Dry Cleaning & Laundry • Maxey Energy Company • Medical Arts Imaging, Inc • Mike’s Vapor Shop

• MR Home Automation • RE/MAX Kerrville • RBC Wealth Management • The Shutter Factory Inc. • Super 8 Kerrville • Taylor Properties • The Party Affair • The Science Mill • Woodbury Taxidermy Inc. Silver • ARTIFEX42 Advertising and Design • Culebra Oil and Gas LLC • Flagstaff Inn • Kerrville Convention & Visitors Bureau • MG Building Materials • Texas State Optical • The Law Office of Patrick O’Fiel, P.C. • Toyota of Boerne Gold • Fidelity Abstract & Title Co. Platinum • Airtech A/C & Heating Diamond • Peterson Health Individual • Bob Finch • Thomas H. Murray Jr.

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Ribbon cuttings

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On Oct. 25, OutBack Patio Furnishings celebrated the opening of its new location, 1000 Sidney Baker St. South.

Located in the Highland Lakes Area, the original store’s proximity to the many surrounding communities, wineries and lakeside resorts destined OutBack Patio Furnishings to become the premiere retail location for superb patio furniture designs and amenities. In 2015, the Millers opened a second location in Kerrville to better serve residents and businesses in the Texas Hill Country. They maintain that the best part of being in the outdoor furniture business is helping their customers create inviting outdoor living spaces. With a little help from OutBack Patio Furnishings, any outdoor space can be transformed into the best “room” in the house. For more information, call 830-890-5532 or visit outbackpatiofurnishings.com.

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On Oct. 10, Market America/ SHOP.com celebrated its new membership with a ribbon cutting held at the Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce.

SHOP.COM is a new kind of shopping comparison site that offers the most comprehensive shopping experience on the web. Its shopping experts have drawn on their industry experience and insider connections to bring its customers the best collection of the stores you can’t live without, and the brands and products you love — all in one place.

Scott and Diane Roberts are here to help you with your personal and business needs.

For additional information, call 866-420-1709 or visit shop.com.

Photos courtesy of the Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce

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This week commemorates the 100th anniversary of the end of World War 1. Sometimes referred to as The Great War, The war to end all wars and the war to make the world safe for democracy, it was one of the deadliest conflicts in human history with military and civilian casualties topping 40,000,000 men and women.

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On Oct. 22, Kerr•Konnect celebrated its new location, 610D Methodist Encampment, and membership with a ribbon cutting.

With significant research completed, foundational documents in place and best practices employed in development of its organizational structure, Kerr•Konnect is fully positioned to make a positive difference in the nutritional and medical needs of citizens in Kerrville and the surrounding area.

For more information, call 830-315-5377 or visit kerrkonnect.org.

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Shortly after the armistice on Nov 11, 1918, that ended World War 1, Kerrville native sons L. D. Garrett and W. G. Garrett, Jr returned to Kerrville from their service. Soon after that, they established Garrett Insurance Agency. This year we proudly celebrate the one hundredth anniversary of the founding of the agency. On October 4, 1918, only 5 weeks before the armistice, Victor Earl Garrett, the younger brother of L. D. and W. G., was killed in the battle of the Argonne while leading his men against a German machine gun emplacement. His loss had a lasting impact on his family that has continued for generations. Earl was blessed with leadership traits, a strong Christian faith, natural charm and other attributes that set him apart from others. We pause this month to pay tribute to his memory and the lasting impact that his brief life and solid witness had on his parents, six siblings, his brothers in arms and the City of Kerrville. In a short span of 24 years, Earl set the bar very high for countless others to aspire to. We are thankful for the life of Earl Garrett.

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Get to Know Business Spotlight

Ken Stoepel Ford-Lincoln, built reputation tough Story and photos by Nancy Foster “No Unhappy Customers” is the prominent sign that greets customers in the main showroom of Kerrville’s Ken Stoepel Ford-Lincoln, and it sums up the philosophy of this long-standing dealership, said General Manager Terry Massey.

“Trust and relationships are values we continually instill in our employees, and each one of our team (members) is committed to this philosophy,” Terry said. “Our employees come here each and every day to do a good job and earn our customers’ trust. They are good, wholesome people who do their job and do it well.”

Terry, a Kerrville native and Tivy High School graduate, has been with the dealership for 27 years and leads by example.

His strong leadership and customer service skills are evident as he multitasks his way through daily interactions with employees, corporate dealings and customers.

The company Ken Stoepel, founder of the dealership, had such fond memories of youthful days spent at a Hill Country camp

that, in 1966, he chose a location on Junction Highway for his first Ford dealership. Ken was known to be a visionary and savvy businessman, so when sales increased in 1969, he moved the company, to its current location, 400 Sidney Baker St. South, on a six-acre sprawling complex that now houses a showroom, garage, offices, Ford Quick Lane Tire and Auto, as well as an expansive car lot.

Today’s company houses both Ken Stoepel Ford and Ken Stoepel Lincoln under one roof, employing 70 people, including six members of the Stoepel family. Departments include management, sales, leasing, finance, accounting, IT and repair.

Its reputation has brought recognition, including earning three coveted Ford Presidents Awards — bestowed on dealerships that rank in the top 10 percent for customer service relations — within the last six years. Stoepel’s wall of accreditations are numerous and a testament to expertise in the automotive industry, stellar customer service and exceptional community involvement. Latest recognitions include Best New Car Dealer and Best Oil Change at Quick

Below: General Manager Terry Massey with Sales Consultant Peggy Salazar at Ken Stoepel Ford-Lincoln.

Right: Terry Massey with inventory ready to go at Ken Stoepel Ford-Lincoln.

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Lane awarded by The Kerrville Daily Times’ 2018 Best of Kerr County Readers’ Choice Awards.

The customers Ken Stoepel Ford-Lincoln draws customers from a fivecounty radius. Many are first introduced to Stoepel’s dealership through Quick Lane, where 1,200 vehicles are serviced and repaired each month by a team that instills trust by superb customer relations, top-notch mechanical work and Stoepel’s “best price guarantee.” Quite frequently, customer satisfaction leads to a return visit when the time is right to lease or buy a new or used vehicle.

Ken Stoepel Ford-Lincoln’s sales staff works hard to dispel the age-old suspicion many people have of car salespeople.

They work diligently with each customer to understand their needs and wants in order to match them with the best car, truck or SUV. Follow-up surveys, calls and feedback enable management to maintain the high standards of the decades-old company that is built on trust, pride, reputation and friendly, superb service.

The vehicles Consistent best sellers are the Ford F-150, F-250, Escape and Explorer, Terry said.

Although, excitement is building over the new Lincoln Nautilus and return of the ever-popular Ford Ranger, both anticipated at year’s end. The new Bronco is expected to be released in 2020. Each new model brings with it new technological advances.

“Ford stays on the cutting edge of technology, and we

embrace it with ongoing training to keep our team current with the latest innovations,” Terry said.

Because 96 percent of buyers do pre-purchase research online, Ken Stoepel Ford-Lincoln stays current with new and used inventory on its website. And for those looking for a pre-owned vehicle, Ken Stoepel Motors, at Five Points, 228 W. Main St., recently opened.

Community involvement “It is important for us to be involved in our community,” Terry said. “We consider it a personal goal to support as many charitable organizations and groups as possible. To date, that includes over 100 groups, local events and fundraisers.”

Ken Stoepel Ford-Lincoln has been a Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce member since 1966, and currently holds Diamond Membership status. Terry sings praises, remarking that the chamber aligns with their philosophy.

“They really care about the business community and want each of us to survive and thrive,” he said. “For me personally, membership has been an eye opener. I’ve learned so much and have come to realize how in-depth the chamber is. From President/CEO Walt Koenig on down through their entire team, they are all great.”

As a former board member, Terry encourages his staff to attend chamber functions, serve on committees and participate in Leadership Kerr County.

For more information, call 888-240-8403 for sales, 888-244-1081 for service or 877-887-2439 for parts; or visit stoepelford.com or stoepellincoln.com.

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Get to Know Volunteer Spotlight

Her favorite quote:

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Her second favorite quote: Be pure of heart in everything you do. Work hard, keeping your standards high, while giving thanks for the endless possibilities awaiting.

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Q&A with Mindy Wendele Q: What is your volunteer role with the

A: I have held numerous volunteer positions — including

give. Being a volunteer certainly educates us about organizations and community needs. Rewards come from helping others and teaching others how to help. The challenges with volunteering is it seems like there’s never enough time to do all the things I want to do.

Q: What other organizations do you

Q: Who inspired you to start volunteering?

A: My late-mother, Marj Nicholson. She was a business and

chamber and how long have you served? ambassador, board member and assisting with events — with the chamber for the past 30-plus years. volunteer with and for how long?

A: I am currently active with Community Foundation of the Texas

Hill Country (6 years), Peterson Health Foundation board, Rotary Club of Kerrville (3 years), Executive Women’s Club (22 years), Hill Country Youth Ranch Auxiliary (8 years), Kerrville Chalk Festival (4 years), Schreiner University (30-plus years) and Kerr County Animal Services.

Photo by Chelsea M.K. Stack

Q: How has volunteering impacted or changed your life?

A: I have learned so much from people while volunteering, which helps me to better understand the needs, goals and challenges of others. I honestly believe I’m a better family member and employee because of volunteering.

community leader who always promoted women in business. She and my father taught me the value of hard work and giving to others.

Q: In what ways has the chamber been a resource for you as a volunteer or getting involved in community service?

A: The chamber is a great resource for individuals, nonprofit

organizations and businesses. With the wide variety of members, the chamber offers connections. Those connections can help build a network of relationships — many of which are lifelong friendships —while giving back to our community.

Q: When not volunteering, where do you work or spend your time?

I work at Families & Literacy Inc. as the executive Q: How is volunteering both rewarding and challenging for you? A: director. For playtime, I enjoy spending time at the ranch, on the golf course and traveling to new places.

A: It has been my experience that I receive so much more than I

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A packed house 96th Chamber Choice Awards dubbed a success Story by Autumn Bernhard | Photos by Tony Gallucci Despite the rainy weather, hundreds of community members flooded into the ballroom at the Inn of the Hills Hotel & Conference Center on Oct. 18 for a night filled with great music, delicious food and much-deserved recognition at the 96th annual Chamber Choice Awards Banquet.

“We were worried about the flooding and the rain, but this was one of the biggest turnouts ever,” said Rachel London, chamber vice president and COO. “We were over booked, and we were

adding tables the week of the banquet.

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“It has kept getting bigger and bigger. It was the most diversified people who (have) attended, which shows our membership growth is adding interest in our events,” she said.

The sold-out event took on a high-class, western look with the theme of Boots and Bling, and the night included live music, live and silent auctions, as well as the awards presentation.

Speakers for the event included Chamber President and CEO Walt Koenig, 2018 Chamber Chairman of the Board

Women’s Chamber’s Outstanding Woman of the Year: Judy Wilson

And the award goes to...

Chamber Ambassador of the Year: Stephen Foley

Mary C. Williams’ Volunteer of the Year: Habitat for Humanity

Best Business Persons of the Year: Sylvia and David Fritz of Mini Mart

Chamber Hall of Fame Award: LeMeilleur’s RV-Truck and Equipment Repair Co.

The Kerrville Daily Times’ Bill Dozier Citizen of the Year: Phyllis Ricks

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Cover story

Chamber Choice Awards Banquet Gregg Appel, Brian Bowers, Fred Gamble and Lisa Winters.

The banquet served as the introduction of Lisa as the 2019 chairwoman of the board. A large portion of the annual event was used to honor the outstanding community leaders and celebrate the chamber’s accomplishments over the past year.

Recognized as this year’s annual awards recipients were: • Women’s Chamber Outstanding Woman of the Year — Judy Wilson.

• Chamber Ambassador of the Year — Stephen Foley.

• Mary C. Williams Volunteer of the Year — Habitat for Humanity.

• Best Business Persons of the Year — Sylvia and David Fritz.

• Chamber Hall of Fame Award — LeMeilleur’s RV-Truck and Equipment Repair Co. • The Kerrville Daily Times Bill Dozier Citizen of the Year — Phyllis Ricks.

Award presentations The Women’s Chamber Outstanding Woman of the Year Award, which “symbolizes a woman that has had a history of leadership in the Hill Country,” was presented by Jo Carol Smith.

Jo described Judy’s life as a “great adventure to improve lives of abandoned and abused children” and referenced her friends who called Judy a child advocate.

The Chamber Ambassador of the Year Award was presented

by Janie Altgelt, who described two-year ambassador Stephen’s work as going “above and beyond what is expected (and) engaging has been a big part of his work this year.”

The Mary C. Williams Volunteer of the Year Award was presented by last year’s winner Allison Bueché. This year, instead of one individual, a team of volunteers was recognized because they make an “active and conscious choice to give their time and skills every weekend. Habitat for Humanity has spent almost 5,000 hours of their own time this year to work for families to create opportunities.”

The Best Business Persons of the Year Award was presented by last year’s winner, Mike Wittler. He described Sylvia and David of Mini Mart as “two people who have contributed to the community and economy over the years.”

The Chamber Hall of Fame Award was presented by Pat Murray to LeMeilleur’s RV-Truck and Equipment Repair Co. who “set gold standard in customer service” with 20 years in the business.

Neice Bell presented The Kerrville Daily Times Bill Dozier Citizen of the Year award to Phyllis who, according to her son, John Skrumeda, “never expects to get something in return for her good deeds. ... She helps families and children in need because that is one of her passions.”

Sold out event The banquet was as huge success — selling out weeks before the event. With the success of the chamber events for 2018, the chamber will be taking a portion of the funds to create a chamber scholarship. The scholarships will go to five different vocational or tech schools in Kerr County beginning in 2019.

“Those fields definitely need young people and this will open up the opportunity for them,” Rachel said.

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2018 Chamber Membership Anniversaries 50 years

First Insurance Agency of the Hill Country The Kerrville Daily Times

40 years Fidelity Abstract & Title Co. Hill Country Pest Control Inc.

35 years Best Western Sunday House Inn Finley Financial Services St. Peter’s Episcopal Church and School

30 years Ark Veterinary Hospital BCI Custom Homes Cleaning Ideas Corporation Coldwell Banker D’Ann Harper Realtors — Kerrville Davis Properties Hill Country District Jr. Livestock Show Association IHR Security Keg 1 O’Neal Kerr Business Services Kerrville Independent School District Kerrville Public Utility Board Kerrville State Hospital L. Duff Enterprises Inc. Maxey Energy Company River Oaks Shopping Center Robert J. Parmley, Attorney at Law The Medicine Stop T.J. Moore Lumber Yard Town & Country Animal Hospital UniFirst Corporation

25 years Hill Country Arts Foundation Hill Country Cafe, a Texas Legend Hosanna Lutheran Church JAM Broadcasting Kerr County Greeters Masterson Insurance Mini Mart Richard Schneider, DDS So Fast Printing Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort

Events

Photobooth snapshots

Cypress Girl Photography provided a photo booth during cocktail hour at the Chamber Choice Awards Banquet and attendees took advantage of it posing with friends.

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Leadership & EDUCATION Leadership Kerr County

Q: Where in the world was LKC in October?

A: Taking tours on Economic Development Day

Story and photos by Michael Anglin On Tuesday, Oct. 16, even with the weather getting rough, the fearless crew of the Leadership Kerr County Class No. 34 began their monthly class day at the Y.O. Ranch Hotel and Conference Center.

The first half of the day started with leaders from the community speaking about economic topics and answering questions from the class. The speakers included Walt Koenig, President and CEO, Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce; Mike Wittler, General Manager & CEO of KPUB and President of Kerrville Economic Development Corporation; Kenneth Early, Senior Vice President of Texas Hill Country Bank and President of Kerrville Economic Improvement Corporation; followed by Kenneth Ellenwood, Texas Workforce Commission. The class also welcomed its lunch sponsor, Zach Riffett, Edward Jones Investments, to speak and answer questions.

As the rain continued, so did the class. The group loaded up the vans for a three hour tour, which included

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two great locations. The first stop was AllPlastics, led by Jennifer Latiolias, Marketing & Development Manager, to show all the amazing things they produce in their facility.

The class then set sail to the James Avery Craftsman Center to be guided by Howell Rideout, Vice President of Real Estate and Development, through the state-of-the-art building.

The next class day will be Nov. 13 for Education Day. So join us here each month my friends, you’re sure to get a smile. As LKC Class No. 34 makes their way around this town, wearing the blue shirts with style.

About LKC The Leadership Kerr County program is offered through the Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce. LKC class members grow as leaders and learn what Kerr County is really all about during their monthly classes every third Tuesday.

For more information, visit kerrvilletx.com or call chamber membership director Angela North at 830-896-1155.

Leadership & EDUCATION

CoffeeTalks

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October CoffeeTalk in review

By Neice Bell Kenneth O’Neal of Kroneal Coaching and Training spoke to approximately 15 people on effective communication in the workplace and home at the October CoffeeTalk.

For more information, call 830-285-7010, email merger@windstream.net or visit kroneal.com.

What’s Brewing Join the Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, Dec. 4, where Katie Milton of Freenew LLC, life and business coaching, will wrap up 2018 with a final CoffeeTalk on strengthening leadership skills with conversational intelligence. Attendees will learn the five conversational blindspots that affect all leaders.

Look for pictures from and a summary about the November CoffeeTalk with Denise LeMeilleur of LeMeilleur’s RVTruck and Equipment Repair Co. in the next issue of BusinessLink.

Kroneal

Milton

About CoffeeTalks Courtesy photo

CoffeeTalks are generally on the first Tuesday of every month, excluding the summer, from 8 to 9 a.m. at the chamber office.

Are you a chamber member with a topic to share? Contact Angela North at 830-896-1155 or angela@kerrvilletx.com.

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Events

Chamber events Old River Road RV Resort won second place for its melting snowman, below, while Community First National Bank’s patriotic snow family, left, earned third place in last year’s Snowman Decorating Contest.

Annual Snowman Decorating Contest grows in popularity

By Chelsea M.K. Stack

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the community,” Rachel said.

Businesses can make a snowman using whatever materials are available and enter by sending a photo to rachel@kerrvilletx.com.

Snowman rules: • Judging will be based on creativity and originality with prizes awarded for the best creations in first, second and third place.

• Use any accessories or apparel on snowman, adding creative touches to make it unique.

• Give permission to use photo by submitting.

• Open to residents and businesses of Kerr County and must be located outside of the business during business hours in order to win.

• Snowman must be suitable for all viewing audiences; therefore, it cannot possess demeaning or inappropriate gestures, sayings, expressions, etc.

• No limit on the number of snowmen submitted from the same business or resident throughout contest.

Courtesy photos

The Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce’s third annual Snowman Decorating Contest is coming up with a submission deadline of Friday, Dec. 14. Winners will be announced Wednesday, Dec. 19.

“The Snowman Contest is a way to help the businesses get in the spirit of the holidays, and it makes it fun for everyone to see the displays,” said Rachel London, vice president and COO of the chamber.

Last year, approximately a dozen businesses participated in the contest. The chamber is expecting a much larger turn out this year, as the number of businesses competing has steadily grown over the past three years.

“The submissions were very creative last year — and I feel like this year’s will be even better,” Rachel said.

First place went to the Riverside Nature Center Association for its Prickly Paul, Pat and Phil; Old River Road RV Resort won second place for its melting snowman; and Community First National Bank’s patriotic snow family earned third place.

“The place winners last year received the awards because of their creativeness, and they received the most votes from

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• 103.7 The Buck & • Kerrville Public Utility Board Jam Broadcasting • Lotus Recovery Foundation • 94.3 The Rev FM & • Martin Marietta Jam Broadcasting • Moore’s Home Furnishings • Adapting Online, LLC • Native Texas Properties, LLC • Alamo Colleges • Peterson Health • Alara Strategic and Creative • Precision Dentistry and • Ashley HOMeSTORe Implants of Kerrville • Bank of the Hills, • Presbyterian Mo-Ranch a Division of Comerica Conference Center • Brookdale Guadalupe • Ragsdale Family Camps River Plaza • Randolph Brooks Federal • Calvary Temple Church Credit Union • Carlton Club Inn • Rockoff Tree Solutions • Centennial Bank • Sam’s Club • Century 21 The Hills Realty • Schreiner University • Community First National Bank • Security State Bank & Trust • Frost Bank • SRCWireless, LLC • Ronnie Gesell Construction • Tango Homes, LLC • Robert Glossop Jr. • Texas Lions Camp • H.e.B. Foods-Drug Store • United Hunting • Hill Country MHDD Centers Heritage International • Inn of the Hills Resort & • UTSA Small Business Conference Center Development Center • James Avery Craftsman, Inc. • Wal-Mart Store, Inc. #508 • Ken Stoepel Ford - Lincoln, Inc. • Wells Fargo Bank • Kerr County Federal Credit Union

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Platinum Investors • 72 Degrees Air Conditioning & Heating • Airtech A/C & Heating • All-Plastics • Ameriprise Financial Talarico and Associates • AT&T • Atmos energy • Broken Stone Pizza Co. • Buckhorn Lake R. V. Resort • Double L Feed & Back 40 Trailers • Douville, Goldman & Allen, PLLC • Farmers Insurance - Renee Smith • Goodwill Industries • Guadalupe National Bank • Heart of the Cards • Hilco Federal Credit Union • Hill Country Memorial • Hill Country Youth event Center • Rob Kelly • Kerr County Abstract & Title Company

• Laity Lodge Youth Camp H e Butt Family Foundation • Legal Shield • LeMeilleur’s RV, Truck & equipment Repair Co. • Nurturing Touch Massage • Pioneer Bank • Precision Dermatology, PA Kerrville Dermatologist • Realty executives Jaylynn Perkins • State Farm Insurance Justin Hamilton • Texas Hill Country Bank - Kerrville • Tru-Skin Dermatology • Volunteer Services Council for Kerrville State Hospital • Windstream Communications • Y.O. Ranch Resort Hotel and Conference Center • Y.O. Ranch Headquarters

Your Membership Is An Investment In Your Business The Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce 1700 Sidney Baker St., Suite 100 • Kerrville, TX 78028 Phone 830-896-1155 / Fax 830-896-1175

www.kerrvilletx.com

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Events

November EVENTS

Calendar

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Saturday

Fall Ladies Night Out

3rd annual Hill Country Art Feast

Downtown Kerrville | 830-739-2519 or wrector@ktc.com | downtownkerrville.com

5:30-7:30 p.m.

5:30-8 p.m.

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Tucker Hall, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 320 St. Peter St. | 830-257-8162 or office@stpeterskerrville.com | stpeterskerrville.com

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Thursday

Republican Women of Kerr County Luncheon

10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Thursday

29 Brown bag lunch meeting

Inn of the Hills Hotel and Conference Center, 1001 Junction Highway | 830-955-5433 or rw@rwkctx.org | rwkctx.org

5:15–6:30 p.m.

Family Free Day Museum of Western Art, 1550 Bandera Highway | 830-896-2553 or sturnham@mowatx.com | museumofwesternart.com

Friday 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

After-Hours Business Mixer Ken Stoepel Ford-Lincoln, 400 Sidney Baker St. | 830-896-1155 or info@kerrvilletx.com | kerrvilletx.com

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Saturday

Saturday & Sunday

with local military veterans 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

Union Church, 101 Travis St. | 830-792-2203 or mkbaker@co.kerr.tx.us

17-18 Alternative Gift Market 10 a.m.–1 p.m.

First Presbyterian Church, 800 Jefferson St. | dunlapjulia@gmail.com or fpckerrville.org

Want to add an event?

December EVENTS

Chamber members can post an event in BusinessLink by emailing angela@kerrvilletx.com.

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Saturday Swap Meet & Market Days

Thursday

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Business Breakfast

8 a.m.–3 p.m.

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Thursday

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with local military veterans

6:45-8 a.m.

11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

Hill Country Youth Event Center, 3785 Texas 27 | 830-370-3614 or 830-459-6198 | kerrmarketdays.org

Centennial Bank, 207 Sidney Baker St. South | 830-896-1155 or info@kerrvilletx.com | kerrvilletx.com

Friday

Christmas Ladies Night Out

Kerrville Farmers Market 3 p.m.–dark

A.C. Schreiner Home, 529 Water St. | 830-9284261 or kerrvillefm@gmail.com | kerrvillefarmersmarket.com

First Friday Wine Share 6–7:30 p.m.

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Saturday

29 Family Free Day

5:30-7:30 p.m.

Downtown Kerrville | 830-739-2519 or wrector@ktc.com | downtownkerrville.com

Friday

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Kerr Arts and Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett St. | 830-896-6600 | firstfridaywineshare.com

Union Church, 101 Travis St. | 830-792-2203 or mkbaker@co.kerr.tx.us

Kerr County Luncheon 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

Inn of the Hills Hotel and Conference Center, 1001 Junction Highway | 830-955-5433 or rw@rwkctx.org | rwkctx.org

10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Museum of Western Art, 1550 Bandera Highway | 830-896-2553 or sturnham@mowatx.com | museumofwesternart.com

Weekly EVENTS

Tuesdays

Kerrville Host Lions Club Noon–1 p.m.

Kerrville Kroc Center, 201 Holdsworth Drive | 830-370-3156 | e-clubhouse.org/sites/ kerrvillehosttx

Wednesdays Rotary Club of Kerrville 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m.

Inn of the Hills Hotel & Conference Center, 1001 Junction Highway | kerrvillerotary.org | kerrvillerotary@gmail.com

25¢ Warehouse Sale Noon–1:30 p.m.

Finds, 516 Quinlin St. | 830-315-3463 or chris@findsresale.org | findsresale.org

Friends of the Library Book Sale

1–3 p.m. and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 505 Water St. | 830-257-8422 | kerrvilletx. gov/92/library

Thursdays Kerrville Morning Rotary 6:45–8 a.m.

Kerrville Kroc Center, 201 Holdsworth Drive | 830-895-7650 | kerrvillemorningrotary.org

Kiwanis Club of Kerrville 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m.

Kerrville Kroc Center, 201 Holdsworth Drive | kiwanisclubofkerrville@gmail.com

Please join us in extending a word of “Thanks!” to these businesses for sponsoring the major events held in 2018 by the Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce.

Because of their generosity and support, we were able to continue to educate and serve our membership and community about shared opportunities, issues and challenges.

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HILL COUNTRY YOUTH EVENT CENTER

23RD ANNUAL CHAMBER GOLF CLASSIC Monday, April 16, 2018

RIVERHILL COUNTRY CLUB

2018 SUMMERTIME BBQ FUNDRAISER & RAFFLE Saturday, June 2, 2018

APACHE RIFLEWORKS

BUSINESS EXPO WITH FRIDAY NIGHT WINE SHARE August 3-4, 2018

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SENIOR LIVING SOLUTIONS

INN OF THE HILLS

1700 Sidney Baker St.,Suite 100 • Kerrville (830) 896-1155 • www.kerrvilletx.com

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AIR CONDITIONING

INSURANCE Cont’d.

State Aire 2472 Junction Hwy. Kerrville, Texas 78028 (830) 367-4131

Farmers Insurance Nathaniel Turner 260 Thompson Dr. Kerrville, Texas 78028 (830) 869-4100

APARTMENTS

Chamber Business Guide

Wilson Asset Management, Inc. 231 Earl Garrett, Ste. 300 Kerrville, Texas 78028 (830) 792-4200

AUTO REPAIRS & SERVICE

Farmers Insurance Renee Smith 1016D Junction Hwy. Kerrville, Texas 78028 (830) 869-4100

JANITORIAL EQUIPMENT

LeMeilleur’s RV Center 620 Junction Hwy. Kerrville, Texas 78028 (830) 257-4366

Matera Paper Company P.O. Box 200184 San Antonio, Texas 78220 (210) 892-5101

BOUTIQUE SHOPS

JEWELERS

The Creek Boutique 3272 Junction Hwy. Ingram, Texas 78025 (830) 367-3281

Taj Mahal Jewelers 200 Sidney Baker St Suite #8 Kerrville, Texas 78028 (830) 896-0335

CAMPS Texas Lions Camp 4100 San Antonio Hwy. Kerrville, Texas 78028 ( 830) 896-8500

INSURANCE Farmers Insurance Rolando Lopez 1214 Bandera Hwy. Kerrville, Texas 78028 (830) 257-7272 22 BusinessLink • November 2018

LIGHTING FIXTURES & SUPPLIES TEU Services 228 Washington St. Kerrville, Texas 78028 (830) 496-4090

TITLE COMPANIES Kerr County Abstract & Title Co. 712 Earl Garrett Kerrville, Texas 78028 (830) 257-5151

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For more information about us or to become a member, please contact the Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce at 830-896-1155 or email rachel@kerrvilletx.com

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IS IT BETTER TO GIVE OR TO RECEIVE?

At HCTC, we're offering both this holiday season.

Drop off a new toy at any of our locations by December 14, and receive up to $150 credit towards a new Broadband Service Activation.*

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830.367.5333 HCTC.net/holiday

Kerrville | Ingram | Comfort | Junction | Mason | Sonora * Applicable to new service only. Customer cannot have disconnected broadband (copper or fiber) at the service location within past 60 days of application. Service where available; new build-outs excluded. New toy must be at least $15.00 in value. Promotion begins 11/01/2018 and ends 12/14/2018. All new toys will be distributed to local charities throughout the greater Texas Hill Country.

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