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3rd Annual Summer Sizzle "Seltzer" Community Block Party
JULY 2023
BUSINESS LINK LUNCH
Thursday, July 13, 2023
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Sponsored by: First Community Title
SUMMER SIZZLE "SELTZER"
Friday, August 4, 2023
6:00 - 9:30 pm
Free Family-Friendly Community Block Party in the Santa Fe Plaza, 301 Santa Fe Way in Temple
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The Temple Chamber of Commerce is excited to host the third annual Polar Texas Bottling Summer Sizzle “Seltzer”. The event takes place on Friday, August 4, 2023, in the Santa Fe Plaza, 301 Santa Fe Way, in Temple. This free, family-friendly community event coincides with First Friday in Downtown Temple. It is an evening of live music, food trucks, an outdoor market, and fun for the entire family from 6:00 - 9:30 pm.
Polar Texas Bottling is bringing the “Chill” to Summer Sizzle “Seltzer” sharing their New England roots with Central Texas.
Founded in Worcester, Massachusetts, in 1882 by a savvy bartender, Denis Crowley recognized an opportunity in carbonation as Prohibition began to rumble in New England. He crafted what he considered the best-tasting bubble recipe and began selling sparkling beverages from a horse-drawn carriage.
Today, Polar Beverages remains owned and operated by the Crowley family’s fourth and fifth generations, under the leadership of President and CEO Ralph Crowley Jr. They are the largest independent beverage company in the United States. They are purveyors of premium quality sparkling beverages, including Polar® Seltzer, heritage sodas, and Polar Orange Dry®.
Food trucks and vendors for the outdoor market will be set up along Santa Fe Way and in the Plaza beginning at 6:00 pm. Live music by Michael Carubelli Music will begin at 7:30 pm in the Plaza Greens. Lawn chairs or blankets are welcome to use while enjoying the music.
Michael Carubelli is an original Texas Artist - Singer/ Songwriter, based out of Central Texas. His music is a good time mixed with Country and Rock n' Roll. Michael first set off in 2012 with the release of his EP - Here We Go. Alongside a full band of brothers, they make up the Michael Carubelli Band. Together, they have shared the stage with many other Texas Music acts to include Aaron Watson, Brandon Rhyder, Roger Creager, Wade Bowen, Kevin Fowler, Eli Young Band, Kyle Park, Sean McConnell, Jon Wolfe, Whiskey Myers, Cory Morrow, Casey Donahew Band and many more. In 2018, Michael released his full-length album entitled, 'The Hustle'.
Summer Sizzle “Seltzer” is proudly supported by Polar Texas Bottling, American Legion Post #133, McLane Company, BusR, LLC, R&R Roofing, Hill & Wilkinson General Contractors, Reynolds Consumer Products, Flintrock Builders, and Ludwick, Montgomery & Stapp, PC.
Polar Beverages invites you to sip into their world on August 4, 2023, at this free, family-friendly event. Visit templechamber.com/summerseltzer for more information.
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Temple Chamber Staff
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June Renewing Chamber Members
Atmos Energy
Bulldog Auto Detailing
Coley Group, Inc.
G&H Financial Insurance Services, Inc
Garden Estates of Temple
McLane Intelligent Solutions
June New Chamber Members
Caraday Healthcare
Katie Schwake
1101 Thorpe Lane, Ste. 105-143 San Marcos, TX 78666
www.caradayhealth.com
Inpatient Rehabilitation
Days Inn Hotel by Wyndham ‑ Temple
Jesse Patel | (254) 774-9223
1104 N. General Bruce Dr. Temple, Texas 76504
(254) 774-9223
www.wyndhamhotels.com
Hotel/Motel
Encompass Health
Beckie Gomez | (512) 820-3358
330 W. Ben White Blvd. Austin, Texas 78704
www.encompasshealth.com
Hospitals
Garlyn Shelton Mazda
Tanya Holekamp | (254) 771-0128
5420 Midway Dr. Temple, TX 76502
www.garlynsheltontemple.com
Auto Dealers
Haute Dog
Sandra Escalante | (818) 358-9502
1314 N. First St. #2 Temple, TX 76501
www.hautedogtx.com
Food Trucks
Jimmy John's
Jay Buban | (254) 598-2121
1514 W. Adams Ave.
Temple, Texas 76504
www.jimmyjohns.com
Restaurants
Junction Fitness
Aaron Castilleja | (254) 493-1307
2509 W. Avenue M
Temple, TX 76504
www.junctionfitnesstemple.com
Fitness
Morada Senior Living
Open Door Properties
Paperdoodles
Rancho Lago Development, Inc.
Rossler's Blue Cord Barbecue
Rotary Club of Temple
Justin Cole Music
Justin Psencik | (254) 217-0537
Rogers, TX
Musicians
Le Studio Pets
Hansy Howard | (254) 743-8125
5 Meadowbrook Dr. Temple, TX 76502
Pet Grooming & Services
Precision Garage Door of Waco
LeAnn White | (254) 522-9657
1100 Jewell Dr. Waco, TX 76712
www.precisiondoorcentraltx.com
Garage Door Service
Specialty Restoration of Texas
Amanda Ruble | (254) 519-4200
2374 Levi Crossing Rd. Nolanville, TX 76559
www.specialtyrestorationoftexas.com
Construction Companies & General Contractors
TLC East Nursing & Rehabilitation
Kenny Stribling | (254) 899-6500
1511 Marlandwood Rd. Temple, TX 76502
www.caradayhealth.com
Skilled Nursing Rehab
TLC West Nursing & Rehabilitation
Kendall Young | (254) 743-6200
1700 Marlandwood Rd. Temple, TX 76502
www.caradayhealth.com/tlc-west
Skilled Nursing Rehab
Smoothie King
Total Placement Staffing
Truecore Fitness
Wildwood Apartment Homes
The Woodhouse Day Spa
Kayla Potts | (254) 933-2275
110 N. Main St.
Belton, TX 76513
https://locations.woodhousespas.com
Day Spa
Western Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation
Linda Hoyle | (254) 742-7500
512 Draper Dr.
Temple, TX 76504
www.caradayhealth.com/westernhills
Skilled Nursing Rehab
Weston Inn Nursing & Rehabilitation
Dan Broadway | (254) 298-7300
2505 S. 37th St.
Temple, TX 76504
www.caradayhealth.com/westoninn
Skilled Nursing Rehab
ZenBusiness
Ellen Sartin | (512) 765-4985
5511 Parkcrest Dr., Ste. 103 Austin, TX 78731
www.zenbusiness.com/texas-llc
Business and Mgmt. Consultants
Best-Way Carpets
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Small Business Connect Seminar: Marketing & E-Commerce Tools
Temple Chamber of Commerce Staff
Local business owners, pictured above from left to right, Paul Carr (Paul Carr Consulting), H.B. Macey (Perry Office Plus), Gram Short (Bulldog Auto Detailing), and Jacob Rodriguez (Dapper & Dashin’ Salon), led a panel discussion moderated by City of Temple Communications Manager Lindsay Francis for the Chamber’s June 27, 2023, Small Business Connect Seminar.
The discussion was a deeper dive into a session presented at the Governor’s Small Business Summit earlier this year. Each panelist described tactics and tools they use to attract customers and measure the performance of their marketing dollars.
“We began funneling our Facebook ads to our website, which led to more qualified leads and higher conversion rates,” shared Gram Short, owner of Bulldog Auto Detailing.
Consultant Paul Carr suggests taking small but significant steps, such as adding a Facebook pixel to your website for better tracking of prospects and customers who come to your website via the social platform.
“You want to look for opportunities to show the customer experience,” advised Jacob Rodriguez of Dapper & Dashin’ Salon, noting that salons are notorious for
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taking videos and pictures of the back of clients’ heads. “Capture their smiling faces after your services. That’s what really conveys the experience.”
H.B. Macey of Perry Office Plus touts their customer service as a key component of how the business markets itself. Macey acknowledges Perry Office Plus cannot compete with Amazon, although the online behemoth is considered a direct competitor in the sale of office supplies.
“We identified where Amazon has weaknesses and made them our strengths,” he continued. He pointed out that while you can order office furniture on the website, Perry Office delivers and installs your office design. Perry Office also has dedicated account managers that keep a pulse on what their clients purchase to learn more about what they’re not buying from Perry and why.
Small Business Connect is a quarterly breakfast series aimed at business owners seeking to connect with and gain knowledge from proven, successful business leaders. Join us in September for the next one. Check the Chamber calendar for dates.
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Bobcat of Temple Grand Opening
As one of the largest Bobcat dealers in the region, we offer a full line of new and used Bobcat skid steers, compact loaders, excavators, utility vehicles and more. Available for sale, short- or long-term rental, our fleet of Bobcat equipment can help you get the job done. At BobcatCCE, we understand the value of delivering world-class customer service. To every customer. Every time. Our company is built on this and it’s what sets us apart from our competition. Give us a call at (888) 445-6469 today and learn more about the home for Bobcat in Texas.
Chip Thomas
520 N. General Bruce Dr. Temple, TX 76504 (254) 523-4900
www.bobcatcce.com
Cedarwood Financial Partners Grand Opening
Cedarwood Financial Partners was launched with the goal of creating a firm that felt like family to both clients and partners. With 70+ years of combined experience, our motto "KNOW, SERVE, LIVE" captures our approach to helping clients achieve their financial goals. We prioritize understanding your values, creating a tailored plan, and supporting you every step of the way.
10156 Windy Pointe Drive Temple, TX 76502
(254) 935-3383
www.cedarwoodfp.com
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Fowler Medical Group Anniversary & New Location
An Alternative to the Insurance Based Healthcare System. We would like to introduce you to the Direct Primary Care (DPC) with Telemedicine concept. What is DPC, you may be asking yourself. Well, it is simple, it’s you, the patient and your doctor, and nothing or no one else. Simply, patient and doctor. DPC is a personalized way to practice medicine. It also incorporates multiple electronic modalities such as call, text, email, and videoconferencing to provide the most efficient, convenient form of healthcare.
Garden Estates of Temple Grand Re-Opening
Garden Estates of Temple does its best to foster happiness and a sense of well-being among seniors residents. We are in the heart of Temple, TX. Hospitals and physicians, dining, entertainment and other attractions are all part of the local area. Everything a senior resident needs can be found locally. We pride ourselves on our ability to care for our residents as if they were our own family and loved ones. We create a warm, cozy environment where residents each receive individual attention.
Lisa Dickison
5320 205 Loop Temple, TX 76502
(254) 770-1017
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213 Paloma Drive Temple, TX 76502 (254) 295-0732
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Garlyn Shelton Mazda Grand Opening
Garlyn Shelton Mazda is a premier car dealership located in Temple, Texas. With a commitment to exceptional customer service, they offer a wide range of Mazda vehicles to suit every driver's needs. Their knowledgeable and friendly staff strive to make the car-buying experience enjoyable and stress-free. Experience the thrill of Mazda's innovative designs and cutting-edge technology at Garlyn Shelton Mazda in Temple, Texas.
Ed Whittle
5420 Midway Dr. Temple, TX 76502 (254) 771-0128
www.garlynsheltontemple.com
Globe and Anchor Industries Grand Opening
Graphic Design, Signage & Vehicle Wraps. With over 10 years in the industry, veteran-owned Globe & Anchor Industries can help you with your graphic design and signage needs. From logos, business cards, shirts, and signage to full body car wraps, they've got your design, sign and vinyl printing needs covered.
Mark Bellomy
409 N. Hwy 95
Little River-Academy, TX 76554
(469) 401-0797
www.globeandanchorllc.com
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Shaffin Wegener State Farm New Location
Hi, my name is Shaffin Wegener. I am a State Farm Agent living in Texas, providing professional service without the call center or long hold times to other Companies. My wife and I moved to Texas in 2019 to start this agency to help others find the right plan to fit their needs. My wife Kolby works in the office with me and helps many of our prospects discover the difference of a family owned business. We have a 2 year old girl and just had a new baby boy this May. If you are looking for a personal, conservative, available and knowledgeable agent then please give me a call. I am also partnered with Rocket Pro and can help you get your finances back in order!
Shaffin Wegener
4212 S. Fifth St. Temple, TX 76502
(254) 228-0369 www.heartoftexassf.com
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Waco Pedal Tours - Temple Grand Opening
Temple’s Premiere Party Bike Experience! Waco Pedal Tours – Temple is a 16-person pedal bike party bus. Our u-shaped bar top provides a great communal, group activity for any locals or visitors to enjoy. You can join us on any of our daily tours or book your own private event at your own convenience. Riders comfortably pedal their way around downtown Temple with the help of “Captain Danny” at the helm to ensure an amazing and safe time while on the bike.
Tita Charleston
@ Total Elegance Creations
15 S. Main Street Temple, TX 76501 (254) 307-8489
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Celebrating Entrepreneurship: Second Launch Temple Cohort Graduates
Temple Chamber of Commerce Staff
The Rotary Club of Temple, the Rotary Club of Temple-South, Temple College, and the Temple Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the completion of the second cohort of Launch Temple. Eleven aspiring entrepreneurs graduated from the 10-week program on June 22, 2023.
The 2023 Launch Temple graduates are: Andre Bailey, Larry Carter, Sandra Escalante, Michael Garcia, Candace Green, Preston Griffith, Janet Lopez, Natalie McAdams, Keia Meyer, Emily Smith, and Jamie Smith.
Launch Temple is part of the LaunchMyCity family of programs, modeled after LaunchDETROIT (Michigan) and LaunchRALEIGH (North Carolina).
LaunchMyCity is a program of Rotary International, the community service and global humanitarian organization located in over 200 countries. The program strives to develop successful entrepreneurs by expanding access to comprehensive business training and financial and business resources.
Launch Temple is a collaborative effort between the two Temple Rotary Clubs, Temple College and the Temple Chamber of Commerce, which provides training, mentorship, and networking to cultivate local entrepreneurs.
The program is offered at no cost to qualified applicants and held at Temple College. The curriculum is through LaunchMyCity, with Temple College staff,
Rotary Members, and business community volunteers providing instruction.
The program has eight training sessions with topics including Business Models, Market Research, Funding, Legal Strategy, Marketing and Branding, and more. The participants are also matched with a Mentor to help them navigate the journey of an entrepreneur.
Some of the program participants did so to strengthen an existing business. Others participated to gain a great foundation to start their business on the right foot.
The Temple Chamber of Commerce would like to congratulate the graduates of the second cohort of Launch Temple!
For further information about Launch Temple visit www.launchtemple.com.
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