FRIDAY, February 7, 2014
TEMPLE DAILY TELEGRAM / 1
Chamber Members Receive Challenge During EVENTS CALENDAR Salute to Business
FEB•2014 BUSINESS
LUNCH
Tuesday, February 11 12:00 pm Sponsored by:
BUSINESS NETWORKING BREAKFAST Wednesday, February 12 6:45 am Sponsored by:
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS Thursday, February 27 5:00 pm Sponsored by:
MAR•2014 2014 Business Seminar March 18 "How to Supervise People and Lead a Team"
With Glenn Shepard
On January 24, the Temple Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2014 Salute to Business at the Frank W. Mayborn Civic and Convention Center. In the words of Kenny McCarty, 2013 Chair of the Board, “This is an opportunity for the business community, for members of the Temple Chamber to join together to celebrate our rich heritage, past accomplishments, present endeavors and exciting plans for growth and development.” These present endeavors and plans were further encouraged by Drayton McLane, Jr., the guest speaker for the evening. Drayton challenged the audience, as business owners, residents and leaders in the community, to make 2014 through 2025 years of growth and development for Temple. The highlight of the 2014 Salute to Business was when
Platinum Sponsors Baylor Scott & White Health Fikes Wholesale, Inc./CEFCO Food Stores Johnson Brothers Ford Lincoln McLane Group, L.P. Diamond Sponsors Brockway, Gersbach, Franklin & Niemeier, P.C. The David Nix Agency Scott & White Health Plan University of Mary HardinBaylor
Keifer Marshall, Jr. was named as recipient of the Drayton and Elizabeth McLane Community Achievement Award. A new feature of the Salute to Business, this award recognizes an individual who truly exemplifies servant leadership in the Temple community, who gives without regard to receiving, and who has provided guidance and leadership to advance the community we all call home. On behalf of President Rod Henry and staff of the Temple Chamber of
Gold Sponsors Atmos Energy BBVA Compass Central National Bank City of Temple Energy Solutions of Texas Extraco Banks First Convenience Bank First State Bank Central Texas Kachemak Bay Flying Service Kasberg, Patrick & Associates, LP Kwik Kopy Business Center Materials Transportation Co. Perry Office Plus Spherion Staffing Services SPJST Supreme Lodge Temple Economic Development Corp. Temple Machine Shop Texas A&M University Central Texas Walmart Distribution Center #6083 Workforce Solutions of Central Texas
Commerce, we extend a heart-felt thank you to the numerous individuals, businesses and volunteers who contributed to make the Salute to Business a fantastic event. From the new addition of the Reception Sponsors to those working behind the scenes, each contribution allows the Chamber to carry out its mission of “Serving the business community by preserving, protecting and promoting a business friendly environment, free of obstacles to growth and development.” There is much about 2013 to look back on with pride, but as Drayton reminded us, we are never more vulnerable than when we're successful. May we take that to heart and continue the hard work and commitment in making Temple,Texas a great place to live, work, play, pray and call home!
Silver Sponsors American Bank of Texas Balcones Resources BJ3 Industries, Inc. Central Texas Housing Consortium Concentus Media Group The Entrepreneur Center of Central Texas Garlyn Shelton Holiday Inn Temple Insurors Marshall Larry Neal/Architects Luvida Care Solutions Maco Manufacturing Professional Datasolutions, Inc. Residence Inn by Marriott Temple State Representative Ralph Sheffield Subway Sandwiches Thomas Biodiesel LLC
Reception Sponsors BJ's Restaurant Chick-fil-A Cotton Patch Cafe Domino's Fuddruckers GoGo's Hilton Garden Inn Hondeaux Southern Kitchen & Bar Schlotzsky's Schoepf's Old Time Bar-B-Que Stripes Convenience Stores