Chamber Focus | November 2021

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BUSINESS 2022 Board of Directors Announcement Temple Chamber of Commerce Staff The Temple Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 2022 Board of Directors and Officers, including three new members.

Gayle Kiger, of KCEN TV Channel 6, will serve as Chair of the Board, succeeding Drayton McLane III of McLane Group. Robert Jones of BancorpSouth has been named First Vice-Chair.

NOVEMBER 2021 HOLIDAY AROUND TOWN Thursday, November 18, 2021 5:00 - 8:00 pm Sponsored by: Bell County Expo Center Holiday shopping and fun with Members of the Temple and Belton Area Chambers of Commerce!

“The past 18 months have proven the strength and relevancy of the Temple Chamber of Commerce,” said Gayle Kiger, incoming Chair of the Board. “I look forward to following the excellent leadership from Drayton McLane III, Rick Kasberg, and others who served unselfishly, with a focus on advocating for our community by preserving, protecting, and promoting a business-friendly environment.”

The 2022 Board of Directors will focus on critical issues for the Temple Chamber of Commerce membership and business community, including providing valuable resources for member businesses, keeping members informed, connected, and prosperous, advancing community excellence, and maintaining organizational sustainability.

Bo Harvey of Treno Pizzeria & Taproom will continue to serve as Treasurer. Other Officers for the 2022 Board of Directors are Drayton McLane III of McLane Group, Immediate Past Chair; Claire Hartman of First Community Title, Vice-Chair of Organization Improvement; Mike Pilkington of Bell Contractors, Vice-Chair of Governmental Affairs; Kim Langston of 3 Texans Winery & Vineyard, Vice-Chair of Membership Services; and Elliot Germany of Panel Specialists, Inc., Vice-Chair of Business and Community Development.

The three joining the Board of Directors for a three-year term beginning on January 1, 2022, are Everett Boutwell of McLane Company, Kayla Landeros of West, Webb, Allbritton & Gentry, P.C., and Ken Reeves of Performance Foodservice Group ROMA. “Business leaders who agree to serve on the Chamber Board share a commitment to creating an environment where all can thrive,” said Rod Henry, President, and CEO of the Temple Chamber. “We will continue to build upon the strength of the previous year, with the knowledge and experience our Board provides. Continuing to effectively lead to preserve, protect, and promote a business-friendly environment.”

2022 Board of Directors: Everett Boutwell | McLane Company Adrian Cannady | Temple EDC Bill Galinsky | Baylor Scott & White Health Elliot Germany* | Panel Specialists, Inc. Shannon Gowan | Ronald McDonald House Claire Hartman* | First Community Title Bo Harvey* | Treno Pizzeria & Taproom Robert Jones* | BancorpSouth

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Gayle Kiger | 2022 Chair KCEN TV Channel 6

Robert Jones | First Vice-Chair BancorpSouth

Drayton McLane III | Past Chair McLane Group

Gayle Kiger* | KCEN TV Channel 6 Rick Kasberg | KPA Engineers Kayla Landeros | West, Webb, Allbritton & Gentry Dana Lange | R.T. Schneider Construction Kim Langston* | 3 Texans Winery Drayton McLane III* | McLane Group Dr. Bobby Ott | Temple ISD Mike Pilkington* | Bell Contractors Ken Reeves | Performance Foodservice Shelton Rhodes | Greater Zion Church

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Casey Simpson | Oncor Electric Delivery Jessica Walker | Lengefeld Lumber Co. Everett Boutwell McLane Company

Kayla Landeros

West, Webb, Allbritton & Gentry

Ken Reeves Performance Foodservice

*Indicates Executive Board Member

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October New Chamber Members Body Mind and Spine Chiropractic Tyler Johnson | (254) 313-0086 9325 Tarver Dr., Ste. C102 Temple, TX 76502 Chiropractors CenTex Service Tribe Tina Richardson | (254) 935-2011 10005 Marlandwood Rd., Ste. 103 Temple, TX 76501 www.centexservicetribe.com Child Support Services Dorothy J. Mathieson Temple, TX Retirees Huntington Learning Center Shaili Vora | (254) 598-4881 9325 Tarver Dr., Ste. A101 Temple, TX 76502 huntingtonhelps.com/center/temple-tx Education

Megg’s Cafe Meghan McCaffrey Collins | (254) 771-3800 1749 Everton Dr Temple, TX 76504 www.meggs-cafe.com Restaurants

Steadfast Life Coaching Whitney Roehl | (512) 592-2571 Belton, TX (254) 935-3388 www.steadfastlifecoaching.com Business & Wellness Consulting

Placements Unlimited Nicholi Martinez | (254) 741-0526 932 N. Valley Mills Dr. Waco, TX 76710 (254) 493-8448 puiwaco.com Employment Services

Texas Realtor John Pastella John Pastella | (254) 300-6446 111 North Wall St. #251 Belton, TX 76513 jpastella.exithot.com Real Estate

Rhodium Enterprises, LLC Jennifer Manz | (817) 739-5280 4146 W US HWY 79 Rockdale, TX 76567 Data Center

October Renewing Chamber Members ABC Home & Commercial Services America’s Best Value Inn Bartlett Cocke General Contractors Belaire Junction RV Park Bell Contractors Inc. Blount’s Speedy Rooter Boot Barn Casebolt Tree Care Cen-Tex Roof Systems Centex Technologies Citizens For Progress, Inc. CJ’s Concrete Clem Mikeska’s Bar-B-Q Cloud Real Estate Datamars, Inc Document Solutions Dynasty Chinese Restaurant Fowler Legacy Group

Best-Way Carpets 3206 AIRPORT ROAD (254) 770 - 0932 www.bestwaycarpets.com

Gem Pawn Shop Golden Age HealthPlans Grace Presbyterian Church Hope Pregnancy Centers, Inc. JDK Topsoil John Bailey Financial Kona Ice Lamar Advertising Langerman Foster Engineering Company Level 3 Coworking & Event Center LVR Management Magnolia Realty/Jodi Brazeal Mary Kay Cosmetics/Jerlene Vrana McCreary & Associates, Inc. Metal Sales Manufacturing Corp.

MRB Group Open Door Properties Operation Feeding Temple

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RBO Technology RE/MAX Temple-Belton Realtors/ Move with Mallory RK Marshall Rudy’s Repair & Remodel, LLC Tara Land/David Shepler Temple Founder Lions Club Temple Heat & Air Texas Benefit Alliance, Inc. The 411 House Thumbs Up Compliance Tour Temple/Corkys Tri-Co Propane Tyroch Boyd PLLC Ward & Moore Insurance Services West Temple Orthodontics Whataburger Yellow House Bed and Breakfast

RENTING

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Choice Rentals, Inc.

254-774-8503 • 2405 S. Gen Bruce Dr, Temple, TX 76504 Lloyd Johle - Celebrating 50 Years in Business!

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New face on board at the Temple Chamber of Commerce Temple Chamber of Commerce Staff The Temple Chamber is excited to welcome Bobbie Jo King to their team as the newly created Relationship & Engagement Coordinator. She is responsible for developing, fostering, and growing relationships and engagement with existing and future Chamber Members.

“I am thrilled that Bobbie Jo has come on board with the Temple Chamber as our new Relationship & Engagement Coordinator,” noted Rod Henry, President, and CEO of the Temple Chamber.

Before joining the Temple Chamber, she worked as an Advertising Executive at the Temple Daily Telegram. She also has experience in the service industry, where she managed the Backyard BBQ Restaurant.

“The Temple Chamber’s vision is to inform, educate, communicate, advocate and celebrate.

With Bobbie Jo a part of the team, benefiting from her years of successful sales and service industry experience, this organization will rise to new levels of service to our membership,” continued Rod Henry.

As a mother of five, with one set of twins, Bobbie Jo finds herself at any number of sporting events each week or enjoying the outdoors at one of Temple’s Parks. She is a self-proclaimed social butterfly and enjoys funny movies.

Bobbie Jo King

Join Keep Temple Beautiful and Solid Waste for Texas Recycles Day Tanya Gray, Keep Temple Beautiful

Statistics show that recycling helps not only the environment but also local communities! How so? Recycling cuts costs for making new items and prevents more items from ending up in landfills. Sustainable companies, or corporations that use recycled materials, are more likely to establish ties or open up branches in a town with a vested interest in recycling. Also, fewer landfills mean better property values, as well as the knowledge that your community is working to mitigate global warming!

In honor of Texas Recycles Day and to help our community, both Keep Temple Beautiful and Solid Waste will be at the Temple recycling Center at 602 Jack Baskin Street from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm on Friday, November 12, 2021. Texas Recycles Day is a statewide campaign aimed towards education and awareness about the benefits of waste reduction and recycling. Texas was the first state to pioneer this event, now held at the national level as “America Recycles Day”.

books and reusable straws for the kiddos, and environmental materials for adults. We will also give out FREE tote bags to anyone who recycles at the center that day!

Join us for this event and help our community by recycling. For more information on what can be recycled, call Solid Waste at (254) 298-5725 and “like” Keep Temple Beautiful on Facebook to receive the latest updates on our community events at www.Facebook.com/KeepTempleBeautiful.

Both Keep Temple Beautiful and Solid Waste hope to inform the community about sustainable avenues and engage the community in promoting recycling.

There will be an eco-friendly snowman ornament kit, environmental coloring

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CUTTING Denny’s 1 Year Anniversary ​ ver the past 50 years, Denny’s has been bringO ing on the day with round-the-clock breakfast and casual family dining across America, from freshly cracked eggs to craveable salads and burgers. The Temple location celebrated their one year anniversary during the month of October.

James Yarbrough

1420 SW HK Dodgen Loop Temple, TX 76504

(254) 598-2658

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FoxDog Historical Marker Foxdog is downtown Temple’s neighborhood beer garden & coffee shop. This locally owned and operated drinkery aims to please craft beer, wine, and coffee lovers alike while offering a welcoming, inclusive environment with plenty of room for the kids to play.

During the month of October, FoxDog received a Temple Historic Marker from the Temple Historic Preservation Committee. The marker recognizes their 100 year old house, being converted to a beer garden & coffee shop, to instill a sense of community pride.

John & Ashley Vernon

209 N. 7th St. Temple, TX 76501 www.facebook.com/FoxDogCafe

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CUTTING Horizon Bank Temple Grand Opening Their charter dates back to 1905, giving them over a century of experience serving central Texas customers. They pride themselves on creating lifelong customer relationships and business partnerships, In addition to servicing locations throughout Austin, they also operate branches in Temple, Salado, and Holland.

Beth Burleson 9369 Tarver Dr. Temple, TX 76502

(254) 228-0820

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Holiday Inn Temple-Belton finalist of BBB’s 2021 Torch Awards for Ethics Competition Holiday Inn Temple-Belton Holiday Inn Temple-Belton is proud to announce it was chosen as a finalist among the nearly 100 Texas businesses that applied to receive Better Business Bureau’s (BBB) 2021 Torch Awards for Ethics.

BBB serving the Heart of Texas presents the Torch Awards for Ethics each year to businesses that exemplify ethical behavior and display integrity in all aspects of its operations.

Holiday Inn Temple-Belton provides lodging services to every industry in the Temple market and is recognized as a great hotel guests love, through a variety of review companies – IHG Guest Reviews 4.34/5, Google 3 Star Hotel, Booking.com 4.39/5, AAA 3 Diamonds, Expedia 4.3/5. We go through stringent evaluations to ensure our hotel meets and exceeds all requirements from our parent company IHG and additional companies such as AAA for our Diamond Rating. We feature a 1,350 square-foot meeting space and an onsite restaurant, Midway Bar & Grill, that is open for breakfast and dinner.

Director of Sales/Operations Sarah Japalucci, General Manager Kal Patel and the entire team at Holiday Inn Temple-Belton were excited to learn that they had been chosen as a finalist. “We’re honored to be acknowledged for our ethical business practices,” said Japalucci.

Since opening in 2008, Holiday Inn Temple-Belton has had the privilege to work with a variety of industries including medical, manufacturing, sports, technology, distribution, and transportation to ensure travelers have a reliable source for lodging.

On Oct. 7, BBB serving the Heart of Texas announced via a live, online event that Holiday Inn Temple-Belton was one of three finalists in the 10-21 employees’ category for the 2021 Torch Awards for Ethics. “The community engagement and strength of Texas businesses was on full display for the judges this year,” said John Etchieson, former BBB CEO and judge for the 2021 BBB Torch Awards. “Congratulations to all of the finalists and thank you to everyone who applied to make this an extremely competitive event.”

The Torch Awards competition is open to all for-profit businesses headquartered in BBB’s 105-county service area. Nominees are offered the opportunity to submit an entry to BBB, where a panel of independent volunteer business and community leaders review the entries and choose the winners based on their performance in the marketplace.

If you would like to learn more about Holiday Inn Temple-Belton and the services it offers, visit HolidayInn.com/TempleBeltonTX.

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FRIDAY, November 5, 2021

Bulldog Auto Detailing announced as Regional & People’s Choice Award Winner through Extraco Banks Extrapreneur Program Temple Chamber of Commerce Staff

Tyson McLaughlin, Extraco Banks Temple VP Commercial Banking (R) poses with members of the Bulldog Auto Detailing Team (R to L) Gram Short, Owner & Founder, Stephen Polidore, Training Manager, Caleb Burch, Social Media Manager, & Garner Kuras, Controller & Dealer Operations Manager (Photo Courtesy of Extraco Banks) Bulldog Auto Detailing, a Temple-based business, was announced by Extraco Banks as a 2021 Extrapraneur Award Program finalist, Regional Award, and People’s Choice Award winner at an awards banquet on October 21, 2021.

The program provides Central Texas entrepreneurs and small business owners a chance to win up to $26,000 in cash prizes, along with mentorship and business consultation for one year. Bulldog Auto Detailing was among more than 45 businesses across the Central Texas area that applied.

awarded monetary prizes totaling $6,000, as well as mentorship from three to six months.

For more information about the annual Extrapreneur Award, visit extracobanks.com/extrapreneur.

Learn more about Bulldog Auto Detailing at bulldogautodetailing.com.

“We continue to be impressed with applications received from Central Texas businesses for the Extrapreneur Award,” said Chris Kincaid, corporate executive vice president and chief of strategic design for Extraco Banks, in a press release.

Bulldog Auto Detailing has been “keeping Central Texas cars clean and protected since 2016,” according to their website. It currently has four locations throughout Central Texas in Temple, Waco, Clifton, and Leander to “give your ride that fresh-off-the-lot look”.

“We are so proud of our team for making it to the finals of the Extraco Banks Extrapreneur Program,” noted Gram Short, owner, and founder of Bulldog Auto Detailing, in a social media post. “Our team ended up winning the People’s Choice Award and the award for our region. Bulldog would not be where it is today without the amazing support of the community!”

Each finalist team for the program presented business pitches that were evaluated by Extraco executive leaders on four elements: mission and vision, economic catalyst, viable/executable, and overall idea. Bulldog Auto Detailing was

Members of the Bulldog Auto Detailing Team (R to L) Gram Short, Owner & Founder, & Caleb Burch, Social Media Manager (Photo Courtesy of Extraco Banks)

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Bell County Government: Team of Locally Elected Officials, Staff Deliver Essential Services & Respond to Local Needs

Jake Blair, KPA Engineers; Kelly Madden, Rotary Club of Temple; Michael Rousell, Brockway, Gersbach, Franklin & Niemeier; & Branan Walker, Lengefeld Lumber - LT Class of 2022 For the October 2021 Class Day, Leadership Temple had the opportunity to visit several key departments within the Bell County Government. Stops included the Bell County Courthouse, 9-1-1 Communications Center, Bell County Expo Center, and the Justice Center. During the day, Leadership Temple met with elected officials and staff serving on the Bell County Commissioners Court, the Bell County Sheriff Department, County, and District judicial representatives, and record-keeping departments.

The first stop of the day was at the Bell County Courthouse, where Bell County Judge David Blackburn and Bell County Commissioner for Precinct 1 Russell Schneider briefed Leadership Temple about the history of Bell County and their responsibilities, as elected officials, to the public.

The county was founded in 1850, then in 1851, the first of three courthouses, a two-room log cabin, was constructed at the location of the existing structure.

The second was completed in 1858 and served until 1884 when the current courthouse was built, modeled after the Renaissance-Revival style. The Bell County Courthouse, one of the finest courthouses in Texas, is listed in the National Register of Historic Buildings.

A surprising takeaway from the Bell County Commissioners Court meeting was learning how state regulations impact County authority and budgets. The group realized a contrast to a municipal authority that can pass and enforce ordinances and penalize violations, which they heard about in their September session with City Government.

The statutes or regulations are imposed on County Government, often as unfunded mandates from the state, such as the requirement to operate and maintain a jail without funding or resources to support it.

A major item of discussion during the visit was the impact of COVID-19 on the Bell County Jail. Judge Blackburn stressed the negative and continuous impact COVID-19 has on the operational efficiency and capacity of the County Jail system.

An example of this impact is the enormous backup of court cases ranging from misdemeanors to felony charges yet to be seen by the District and County Judges. With so many awaiting hearings, the County Jail has resorted to drastic measures to house inmates, including utilizing house arrest for misdemeanors or sending felons to other jail facilities at an average monthly cost of $300,000.

A visit with the Bell County Sheriff Department provided insight into the jurisdiction the Deputies are responsible for and the importance of interdepartmental communication and relationships with all law enforcement agencies within Bell County. That is why our local police officers are vital to maintaining public safety inside the Temple City limits.

When you think about the purpose of a police department, you likely think of crime prevention. In reality, Leadership Temple learned that both Deputies and Officers serve many other roles, whether assisting with a mental health call, child custody disagreement, or a fender bender in a parking lot. Both Deputies and Officers respond to a scene for many reasons.

Bell County Judge David Blackburn briefs the Leadership Temple Class of 2022 The next stop was to one of the most underrated departments to witness the first-first-responders at the 9-1-1 Communication Center. These individuals direct first-responders 24/7, 365 days a year, and are available to answer emergency calls caused by bad weather, fires, car accidents, violent crimes, and everything in between. They are highly trained and play a primary role in maintaining public safety for the residents of Bell County.

Through this visit, Leadership Temple gained peace of mind that praiseworthy Sheriff Deputies, Temple Police Officers, and 9-1-1 call takers, who in extreme emergencies, such as Winter Storm Uri, go the extra mile or sleep at the communication center, to serve as a lifeline for our community.

The Bell County Expo Center was next on the agenda, where Leadership Temple met with the Assistant Director John Dungan and the Director of Marketing & Public Relations, Jennifer Weir. They learned how the Expo Center operates and its relationship with Bell County.

The Bell County Expo Center has 22 employees that work tirelessly to ensure that each event is safe and as efficient as possible. And contrary to popular belief, they learned that the Bell County Expo Center is not a County department but county-owned facilities operated independently.

The Bell County Expo Center hosts 400 events annually, including livestock shows, dog shows, rodeos, concerts, tradeshows, and more which have an $8.5 million impact on Bell County annually. These events bring thousands of visitors and contribute to our quality of life.

The final stop was at the Bell County Justice Center Bell County Clerk, Shelly Coston. The Bell County Clerk office is responsible for recording our county history. The office maintains the records of court cases, birth certificates, property deeds and surveys, cattle brands, and historical voting records from when Texas seceded from the Union in the mid-1800s.

With each stop and meeting, it became increasingly evident the importance each department, entity, and individual have to the success and prosperity of Bell County.

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FRIDAY, November 5, 2021

37TH Military & First Responder Salute Served 3,000+ To-Go Lunches with Overwhelming Chamber Member Volunteer Support Temple Chamber of Commerce Staff The Temple Chamber of Commerce hosted the 37th annual Military & First Responder Salute presented by the American Legion Post #133 and H-E-B on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. The “lunch-to-go” event was held at the City of Temple Central Fire Station in downtown Temple.

In three hours, the Chamber, H-E-B, American Legion Post #133, and an “army” of Chamber Member Volunteers, prepared and provided 3,000+ to-go lunches to men and women on the front lines.

“We were overwhelmed with the volunteer response as well as the reaction from hundreds of first responders,” said Kaylee Blumenfeld, Event Coordinator of the Temple Chamber. “We cannot thank our sponsors and volunteers enough for their support and help for this event!”

The military, veteran, and first responder groups that were honored included the 13th ESC/Fort Hood, 1st Medical Brigade/Fort Hood, Garrison Command/ Fort Hood, and the 278th Armored Cavalry/TxANG, the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System, Temple Police, Belton Police, Bell County Sheriff Department, Bell County Jail, Temple Fire, Salado Police, 9-1-1 Communications Center, Temple EMS, various departments at Baylor Scott & White Health, and Baylor Scott & White Health EMS. Through this event, the Chamber united the business community to salute and honor those who have given so much.

An album of photos from the 37th Military & First Responder Salute can be found here facebook.com/templechamber.