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Baylor Scott & White Showcase - Welcome to Temple Bags Every year, the Temple Chamber of Commerce provides their membership an opportunity to promote their businesses and services to new Baylor Scott & White Health Residents, Fellows and Senior Staff. The 2020 Baylor Scott & White Health Community Showcase was scheduled for Thursday, June 25, 2020. However, due to COVID-19, the Showcase had to be cancelled.
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to make sure the incoming Residents were still given the opportunity to get to know the Temple we love!” 180 welcome bags were delivered on June 24 to be handed out to the incoming residents at orientation.
“It was unfortunate that we had to cancel Showcase” said Kaylee Blumenfeld, Temple Chamber Event Coordinator, “This event helps welcome the new Baylor Scott & White staff to Temple, and it introduces them to great businesses that are here locally in Bell County.” The Chamber staff wanted to still provide an opportunity for the Residents to get to know the local business community, and the idea of Welcome to Temple Bags was an instant hit. 100 Chamber Member businesses provided coupons, flyers, and promotional materials for the welcome bags. Temple Chamber President Rod Henry said, “We wanted
Temple Chamber Presented With Texas Historical Commission
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The Texas Historical Commission Marker reads: “By the early 19th century, Chambers of Commerce, first called Boards of Trade or Commercial Clubs, flourished in many major U.S. cities. The goals were to gather economic data and research, influence legislation, serve as a court of commercial arbitration, act as a semi-official adjunct to local government, and promote the local economy. On April 30, 1907, a crowd gathered at the Elks Club to form a citywide commercial club. Local merchant Andrew Jackson Jarrell (1860-
1935) was elected the first president of the club. The organization immediately began work on paving downtown muddy sidewalks, promoting shopping, negotiating new transportation opportunities and producing marketing materials for the City of Temple. The club also was influential in gaining the Blackland experiment station which encouraged other businesses to move to Temple and Bell County
In 1912, the Temple Commercial Club merged with the Young Men’s Business Club to form the Temple Chamber of Commerce. Over the years, the Chamber participated in supporting citizens of Bell County with fundraising campaigns, military support efforts during both world wars and the establishment of Temple Junior College. The Chamber also negotiated placement of Camp Hood (now Fort Hood), Mccloskey General Hospital (now Olin E. Teague Veterans Center), Lake Belton and many more projects. All of these led to industrial, medical and transportation growth in Temple and Bell County. For over a century, the Temple Chamber of Commerce has provided essential leadership to attract economic development to the city. “
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June New Chamber Members Aligned Marriage Riley Beck 1047 Lonesome Oak Dr Temple, TX 76502 (512) 600 2554 www.alignedmarriage.com Consultants
Lake Belton High School Athletic Booster Club Clayton Crews 9809 FM 2483 Temple, TX 76502 (254) 780 0010 www.lbhsbroncos.com Organizations & Associations
Locker Room Haircuts Rodney Kyle Maxfield 6080 W. Adams #102 Temple, TX 76502 (254) 727 4014 www.Lockerroomtemple.com Barber Shops
Christ Episcopal Church Sally Louth 300 N. Main Temple, TX 76501 (254) 773 1657 www.christchurchtemple.org Churches
Level 3 Coworking & Event Center Christian McConnell 202 E Central Ave Belton, TX 76513 (817) 287 1256 www.level3belton.com Event Venues
St. Vincent de Paul of Greater Temple, Inc. Caitlin West 106 W. Avenue D Temple, TX 76504 (254) 773 7591 Social Services
June Renewing Chamber Members 855 Bugs.com ABC Home & Commercial Services Altrusa International, Inc. Alzheimer’s Association Anthony Medical and Chiropractic Ariza Temple Baird, Crews, Schiller & Whitaker, PC Belfair Development, Inc. Bell New Line Management, LC Belton Christian Youth Center Best Li’L Hairhouse In Temple BMI Pest Management, LLC Boston Properties Care Counseling Services Central Prosthetics & Orthotics Coley Group, Inc. Conlon Tax Service Covington Real Estate/Terri Covington Emerson Construction Company, Inc. Empire Seed Company Express Employment Professionals Extraco Technology
Farm Bureau Insurance/Don Murphy Firetrol Protection Systems First Finance & Furniture First Texas Brokerage Company First United Bank & Trust Gorden Eye Associates Great Clips Heffner Bros. Building Corporation Hill Country Transit District (The HOP) Home Outlet Temple Integrity Rehab Interim Healthcare J.C. Wall Construction Inc. K&W Insurance Agency Keene Roofing Inc. Keeping It Realty Kindred Hospice Care Langerman Foster Engineering Company Law Office of Paul Motz Locals Love Us - Temple-Belton Ludwick, Montgomery & Stapp, P.C. Main Street Hall
Morris & Pursley Financial Plan Neal Architectural Group, Inc. Pop-A-Lock Precious Memories Florist & Gift Shop Primoris Heavy Civil Purifoy & Company Rexel Electrical & Datacom Supplies Seoul Garden Temple Standards Home Health & Hospice Tara Land/David Shepler Temple Founder Lions Club Temple ISD Texas A&M University - Central Texas Topstone USDA-Agricultural Research Service Viron International, Inc. Whataburger Whataburger Wildflower Country Club Wisener’s Auto Clinic LLC
5 Social Media Tactics to Attract Customers After COVID-19 U.S. Chamber of Commerce As the economy begins to reopen, customers are turning to social media to get answers about their favorite business’ hours and safety precautions. According to data collected by Later, Facebook and Instagram activity increased by 40% due to COVID-19, with views for Instagram Live and Facebook Live doubling in one week. It’s not enough to post on your website: Social media is key to drawing customers back to your business.
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Governor Abbott Takes Executive Action To Contain Spread Of COVID-19 June 26, 2020 - Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order limiting certain businesses and services as part of the state’s efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19. This decision comes as the number of people testing positive for COVID-19 and the number of hospitalizations have increased and the positivity rate in Texas increased above 10%, which the Governor previously stated would lead to further preventative action. The targeted, measured directives in the executive order are based on links between certain types of businesses and services and the recent rise in positive cases throughout the state. The order includes the following: • All bars and similar establishments that receive more than 51% of their gross receipts from the sale of alcoholic beverages are required to close at 12:00 PM today. These businesses may remain open for delivery and take-out, including for alcoholic beverages, as authorized by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. • Restaurants may remain open for dine-in service, but at a capacity not to exceed 50% of total listed indoor occupancy, beginning Monday, June 29, 2020.
• Rafting and tubing businesses must close. • Outdoor gatherings of 100 or more people must be approved by local governments, with certain exceptions. “As I said from the start, if the positivity rate rose above 10%, the State of Texas would take further action to mitigate the spread of COVID-19,” said Governor Abbott. “At this time, it is clear that the rise in cases is largely driven by certain types of activities, including Texans congregating in bars. The actions in this executive order are essential to our mission to swiftly contain this virus and enhance public health. We want this to be as limited in duration as possible. However, we can only slow the spread if everyone in Texas does their part. Every Texan has a responsibility to themselves and their loved ones to wear a mask, wash their hands, stay six feet apart from others in public, and stay home if they can. I know that our collective action can lead to a reduction in the spread of COVID-19 because we have done it before, and we will do it again.”
COVID-19 Business Resource Page www.templechamber.com/templestrong Join our Facebook Groups, #TempleStrong Open For Business and #TempleStrong Takeout, Curbside & Delivery Options to keep customers and the community up to date on your business operations.
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Central Texas’ Distribution Hub Temple Economic Development Corporation
During the COVID-19 outbreak, Temple, Texas’ manufacturing and distribution workforce recognized its role in essential business. In order to support stability and prosperity in the community, these industries did not skip a beat. In fact, many companies ramped up production to keep up with burgeoning consumer demands. Meet the companies and workforce of Temple’s Industrial Park.
Home to corporate giants such as H-E-B, Niagara Bottling and Walmart, Industrial Park boasts nearly 60 companies on 3,500 acres of Temple’s westside. During the past five years, Temple Economic Development Corporation (Temple EDC) has garnered $595 million in corporate investments for the manufacturing and distribution hub. Apart from healthcare, manufacturing and distribution make up the largest percentage of major employers in Temple. From this advantageous location along the I-35 corridor, companies rally to efficiently serve Central Texas communities in need of precious commodities.
To the men and women who create, package and load products and the driversturned-heroes who deliver essential goods across Central Texas, we say thank you. Your tireless efforts and courage in the face of these challenges is truly appreciated by our entire community.
Visit Temple EDC online at templeedc.com to learn more about the diverse employers and industries that call Temple home. Be sure to follow Temple EDC on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter for the latest news and updates about the businesses and workforce that make up the strong, growing community of Temple, Texas.
In the past few months, we have witnessed large commitments from many of these companies, flagged early in the pandemic as essential businesses, and their workforces. H-E-B alone shortened shopping hours to allow for more restocking of essential goods, installed sneeze guards at cash registers and donated $3 million for community support in Texas to help stop the spread of the coronavirus. Similarly, Walmart announced a $25 million commitment to support organizations nationwide on the frontlines responding to COVID-19. Employees at the Temple location of R&L Carriers, which manages freight and logistics, organized a food drive to donate supplies for those in need, including Temple Independent School District (ISD) students.
2020 U.S. Census - Bell County Counts
As 2020 marks the dawn of a new decade, the U.S. Census Bureau is conducting a count of every person living in the United States called the census. The 2020 Census is underway and the most important thing you can do is respond online, by phone, or by mail when you receive your invitation. More than half the households across the United States have responded, and more are responding every day. Texas is falling behind the national average at 47% and Bell County is slightly behind the state at 45%. Having the most accurate count is vital to the strength of Bell County today, and for the next 10 years. Census data impact billions of dollars in federal funding for essential public services provided by states and local governments such as healthcare, public safety, education, and transportation. The census also determines our representation in Congress and is used in redistricting at the state and local level. A letter from the U.S. Census should have arrived at your residence by mail in March with an invitation to respond online or by phone with an ID number to login. Follow-up reminders were sent during April. In light of the Coronavirus outbreak, the U.S. Census Bureau has adjusted 2020 Census operations to protect the health and safety of Census employees and the American public. Visit 2020census.gov for current information. We urge you to respond to your invitation and to encourage those you know to do so as well. Participating is essential to our community’s future and could
potentially impact the COVID-19 relief funding for our area. Additionally, responding now will minimize the need for the U.S. Census Bureau to send census takers out into communities to follow up amid the Coronavirus pandemic. Learn more about how the 2020 census will impact Bell County at bellcountycounts.org.
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Let’s Clean Up - Not Clean Out This Summer
Tanya Gray, Keep Temple Beautiful Summer is here and in the face of the coronavirus (COVID-19), it is now more important than ever to clean, disinfect, and sanitize. However, now is not the time to do a big purge, which would result in leaving items on the curb to be picked up. As people stay home, waste collection systems across the country are experiencing a strain due to increased residential waste. Any items left on the curbside that can’t be picked up can create litter and become an unintended hazard. To keep our community and trash haulers safe, please focus efforts on cleaning up, not cleaning out. Here are ways to clean without creating excess waste:
Clean Up: According to the CDC, COVID-19 can live on surfaces for an extended amount of time. By sanitizing and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces, including doorknobs, sinks, desks, computers, and phones, we can all keep our homes clean and help stop the spread of the virus and other germs. Sanitizing reduces the growth of germs and bacteria while disinfecting kills the germs and bacteria.
Donate: With the closure of some donation centers, hold off on cleaning out and discarding items you no longer want. If you do clean out closets, attics, basements, pantries, etc., It is recommended to box up any unwanted items and store them until you can take to your local donation center. Some items, including diapers and food, may still be accepted at shelters and food banks. Other items to consider donating include old ski goggles to be used as PPE, which is in short supply and can be used by health care workers. Be sure to check.
Spruce Up the Yard: Because there may be some possible changes to recycling regulations, yard waste, bulk item pickup and special collection services until further notice. Try to avoid adding extra trash, consider postponing any plans to collect and throw away yard debris, such as leaves or dead grass. If you do clean up your yard, consider starting a compost pile or bag up and store the debris until your local hauler is collecting again.
Upcycle: Several items that you may already have in your home can be upcycled and made into masks to help slow the spread of the virus and reserve PPE for essential workers. The CDC is advising people to wear masks and/or cloth face coverings in public settings. If you can sew, there are patterns available online to use. Household materials, such as bandanas and t-shirts, can also be transformed into a mask without sewing by using rubber bands or hair ties. To protect yourself from the virus after use, it is advised to use a material that can be regularly washed. Some tutorials also include using coffee filters or HEPAcertified vacuum cleaner filters to insert into the cloth face covering. Freshen Up: There are also many summer cleaning activities you can do while you are at home that won’t result in excess waste. Some activities to freshen your home include cleaning windows; dusting; organizing seasonal clothes or décor; washing cold-weather items, like sweaters and heavy jackets, before storing; organizing the fridge and pantry; flipping your mattress; wiping down blinds; and sweeping under large appliances. Take the Keep Temple Beautiful Summer Cleaning Challenge Sheltering in place is healthy, helps flatten the curve, and it’s a great opportunity to sort through and organize. Post a before and after picture to show how you’ve transformed your space. Tag Keep Temple Beautiful on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ keeptemplebeautiful. In essence, when summer cleaning, do your part to limit the amount of excess trash created and box up and store any unwanted items until they can be donated. Check locally for donation center closings, as well as changes to local recycling and special collection services. For more information about Keep Temple Beautiful call (254) 493-4000 or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/keeptemplebeautiful.
Mask Tips
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention COVID-19 spreads mainly from person to person through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes, talks, or raises their voice (e.g., while shouting, chanting, or singing). These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs. Recent studies show that a significant portion of individuals with COVID-19 lack symptoms (are “asymptomatic”) and that even those who eventually develop symptoms (are “pre-symptomatic”) can transmit the virus to others before showing symptoms. To reduce the spread of COVID-19, CDC recommends that people wear cloth face coverings in public settings when around people outside of their household, especially when other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain. The cloth face coverings recommended here are not surgical masks or respirators. Currently, those are critical supplies that should be reserved for healthcare workers and other first responders.
How to wear your face covering correctly: • Wash your hands before putting on your face covering • Put it over your nose and mouth and secure it under your chin • Try to fit it snugly against the sides of your face • Make sure you can breathe easily
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Supporting Businesses of All Sizes in Temple
Temple Health & Bioscience District In recent months, businesses of all sizes have been presented with a myriad of unexpected challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced businesses to embrace virtual technology and communication in new, unforeseen ways. Conversely, in Temple, many businesses have picked up to support medical and healthcare needs. The startup and small businesses housed within Temple Health and Bioscience District (THBD) are no different - amid the crisis, they search for new ways to soldier on in pursuit of innovation.
While headlines run rampant with business obstacles and restrictions, many entrepreneurs and financial analysts advise that now is the time for entrepreneurs and startups to dive into their ambitions. The primary reasons? New and small businesses can quickly adapt to emerging trends and needs during the pandemic. These ventures also cost less to operate and market and can operate with fewer employees at lower costs. For these reasons and more, what may seem like the worst time to start a business may very well be the best. For individuals and companies looking to make waves in healthcare and medical technology, Temple, Texas takes center stage as an ideal location to get started. Within 180 miles of more than 80 percent of Texas’ population, Temple is easily accessible from metropolitan centers like Austin, Dallas and Houston. Temple boasts large local healthcare providers and institutes of higher education, and three medical schools and 10 major healthcare systems are located within 150 miles. The tools, resources and infrastructure are ripe for medical technology innovation in Temple. At the center of these resources is THBD. With seven tenant offices, three tenant labs, 700 square feet of common lab space, administrative offices, conference rooms, and a break room, THBD offers the equipment and space for ideas to grow. Special equipment in the common lab includes an Instron E10000 Material Testing System, a Stratasys Objet350 Connex3 3-D Printer, a Leica LMD7000 Laser Microdissection Microscope System, a NanoString nCounter Analysis System, and other tissue culture and bioscience prototyping lab equipment. While resources in Central Texas are ample, the special combination of accessibility and this level of equipment is unique to THBD. Jason H. Huang, MD, who serves as the Chairman at Department of Neurosurgery at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center and Professor of Surgery at Texas A&M Health Science Center utilized THBD to pursue pediatric neurology research. “The resources provided by THBD, including biomechanical testing, 3D printing, and research grants, are otherwise unavailable to physicians and researchers in the city of Temple,” says Huang. In addition to granting physicians and researchers access to these tools, THBD serves as a well-equipped home for startups and small businesses looking to leverage Central Texas’ strong life sciences community. Colin Dodson, Co-Founder of SiMMo3D, calls THBD home. SiMMo3D uses THBD’s 3D printer to create customized, detailed replicas for surgical training. “Being at the THBD allowed us to grow our business faster and in less time than on our own,” says Dodson. “The great equipment they had available helped us manufacture our products at a lower cost which helped us get to market faster.” Another tenant at THBD, Stan Marrett, president of MR3 Health, has created an infrared dermal thermometer to monitor patients’ temperature and communicate with physicians. For patients dealing with chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and congestive heart failure, this cloud technology can prevent serious complications.
“We look forward to continuing our research and building upon valuable partnerships in Temple to help patients and providers manage care effectively,” says Marrett. “We are excited to be part of the Temple Health and Bioscience ecosystem and we look forward to growing our presence in Temple.”
While now may be a great time for individuals like Marrett and Dodson to take the next step on their innovative path, there is no question it is wrought with many questions and challenges. In addition to providing space and equipment, THBD waved rent for April and May 2020 to help alleviate financial strains on tenants. Additionally, the incubator launched its monthly E-Learning Series Webinar in April to help tenants and the public continue business and stay healthy during this time. As THBD continues to offer an ideal location for small to mid-size businesses, the incubator brings Temple into focus. The world is searching for answers and healthcare is changing rapidly. Texas Governor Greg Abbott perhaps summarized the capabilities of Temple best during a recent visit: “When you look at Baylor Scott & White, the Texas A&M Health Science Center and coupled with it the Temple Health & Bioscience District, you can see Temple is evolving into a major regional hub for medical innovation.”
Green Tip
Solid Waste Department, City of Temple Recycling operations resumed as of May 18. Recycling is simple at curbside. Just remember to keep it loose in the One Cart-No Bags green recycling cart system. Toss in the green cart: • newspapers • office papers • junk mail • aluminum and steel cans • plastic bottles • paperboard • cardboard For questions: call 254-298-5725.
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H-E-B All-American 4th of July Drive In Fireworks Show
City of Temple The City of Temple invites residents to celebrate Independence Day from the comfort of their vehicles at the H-E-B All-American Fourth of July Drive-In Fireworks Show.
The event, hosted by City of Temple Parks and Recreation and presented by H-E-B, will take place at 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 4 at Crossroads Park, 1020 Research Parkway. “Though we will not offer the traditional Fourth of July activities like live music, bounce houses and food trucks, we are looking forward to offering this year’s modified drive-in fireworks show,” Senior Special Events Coordinator Holly Leiferman said. “We would like to thank our title sponsor H-E-B for their continued support along with the assistance of our amazing city staff that made this event possible for the entire community.”
Those attending should follow the social distancing directions given by the parking attendants and signage upon their arrival at Crossroads Park. The parking lots located at the tennis courts, softball & baseball fields and soccer fields will be open for parking, giving families an optimal view of the fireworks show. All CDC and State of Texas guidelines will be followed. The City is working with Bell County Health officials to ensure this event meets or exceeds all recommended standards. Guests will be instructed to park in every other space. Guests are encouraged to remain in or directly next to their vehicle during the entirety of the fireworks show. Safe social distancing will be encouraged throughout the event.
The parking area will open at 7 p.m. Those wishing to attend can park in one of six designated parking lots inside the park on a first-come, first-served basis.
Guests are asked to consider wearing cloth face coverings (over the nose and mouth) at the outdoor event when within 6 feet of another person who is not a member of the individual’s group.
Music for the firework show will be carried live on US 105.5, giving participants the opportunity to fully enjoy the display from their vehicles in Crossroads Park or the surrounding area. Those who live in the area are encouraged to enjoy the show with family members from the safety of their residences.
Carpooling with multiple families is discouraged. Only one family should safely occupy any vehicle at Crossroads Park. For the safety of all guests, barbecue grills, tents, yard games and other traditional tailgating activities are not permitted. For a complete list of prohibited items, please visit templeparks.com
“This will still give the community a fun and safe opportunity to get out and celebrate our nation’s independence,” Leiferman said.
Local Companies Offer Matching Grants to Support COVID-19 Student Relief University of Mary Hardin-Baylor After only a month, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s COVID-19 Student Relief Fund has already reached over $106,000. In June, the university announced that two local companies are offering matching grants to help support students affected by the pandemic. Together Baird Williams Construction and Beronio Wealth Planning Solutions have committed to match donations to the fund, dollar for dollar, up to $20,000. With the help of alumni and friends of the university, both of these matches have been met.
For Britt Williams, the decision to support UMHB students was not a difficult one. “Being a local business that is owned and operated by alumni, it was a no brainer,” Williams said. “We hope the community will also step up and help bridge the gap for students at UMHB during these unprecedented times.” Beronio was excited to be a part of making this matching grant happen.
“The need is great right now, so we have a unique opportunity to help our students,” said Tucker Glaske, Senior Director of Development at UMHB. “These matching gifts from Peter Beronio and Britt Williams have infused energy into this important cause by empowering donors, knowing their donations will go further and help more students.”
“It is an honor to help the students of UMHB,” Beronio said. “We want to encourage others to support the work that faculty and staff are doing to provide an excellent educational experience in a Christian environment.”
Ron Brown, Director of Financial Aid, says that he has heard from dozens of students who are, for financial reasons, reconsidering whether to enroll or return to UMHB. Their families are facing business closures, lost jobs, and reduced wages.
“Not everyone feels like they can help in a significant way,” said Rebecca O’Banion, Vice President of Development. “This matching grant has helped encourage people to give a gift of any size, knowing that it is being doubled by these two companies.”
“Those families are having to make some tough decisions about how they are going to pay for school in August,” Brown said. “This is a great time to show them that we love and support them, that we understand what they are going through, and that we want to help.”
Those interested in learning more about the COVID-19 Student Relief Fund can visit its website at umhb.edu/studentrelief.