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BUSINESS 12th Annual Golf Classic Powered by Amos Electric The Temple Chamber of Commerce will host the 12th Chamber Golf Classic powered by Amos Electric on September 14, 2020 at Wildflower Country Club. Registration and lunch begin at 11:30 am followed by a shotgun start at 1:00 pm. During the tournament, participants will meet other business and community-minded players. Following the tournament, there will be an awards ceremony.​ TEAMS AND SPONSORSHIP ARE STILL AVAILABLE.

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Reach out to Josias Cary at (254) 773-2105 for more information.

COVID-19 Small Business Grant Applications Open Temple, TX (July 23, 2020) - In response to the economic hardships experienced by small businesses resulting from the COVID- 19 pandemic, United Way, the Temple Chamber of Commerce and the City of Temple have partnered together to establish a Small Business Grant Program in an effort to retain jobs and stabilize local businesses. This Program provides gap financing for businesses that have lost revenue as a result of social distancing and are at-risk of layoffs or closure. The program is funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Community Development Block Grant – Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) funds.

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“The primary goal of the program is to provide support so that businesses can retain jobs held by low to moderate income persons,” said Stephanie O’Banion, United Way CEO. “We are also hoping to provide assistance to microenterprises with low to moderate income owners.

We know that these businesses are vital to the economic health and wellbeing of our community.”

“Together, the Chamber, City and United Way have collaborated to develop this program to provide assistance to small employers and microenterprises. This is about providing a life-line while all of us continue to deal with the economic impact from COVID-19” noted G. Roderick Henry, President, Temple Chamber of Commerce.

The program will use $90,000 of CDBG-CV funds to provide grants of up to $5,000 to businesses with up to fifty (50) full time equivalent employees at the time of application, or up to five (5) full time equivalent employees with a low to moderate income owner. The business must demonstrate a loss of gross revenue as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic to be considered for funding.

Applications will be accepted starting on Wednesday, July 22 2020 at 3:00 PM and can be submitted through the United Way website. Due to the anticipated number of submissions and limited funding, applications will be processed by an evaluation committee composed of United Way, Temple Chamber of Commerce, and City of Temple staff.

For more information about this program, contact the United Way by calling 211 or visiting www.uwct.org.

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July New Chamber Members Bobby Lupo’s Dennis (BJ) Benjamin 2902 S. 31st Street, Temple, TX 76502 (254) 771 5100 Restaurants

Precious Memories Florist & Gift Shop Downtown Seleese Thompson 7 South 2nd Street, Temple, 76501 (254) 778 2242 Florists

Longhorn Charter Bus Austin 506 W. 15th Street #205, Austin, TX 78701 (512) 827 0540 Passenger Transportation

TechMentor, Inc Kyle Rowland 1207 Lilac Ledge Drive, Temple, TX 76502 (360) 328 1067 Consultants

July Renewing Chamber Members Advanced Surveying & Mapping, LLC Airrosti Rehab Centers Amedisys Hospice Batteries Plus Bulbs Bedding Express Bickels Contracting & Painting Brautigan Realty Carter Bloodcare Centra Mod Train Club City of Temple Clark & Fuller, PLLC Darden Building Materials, Inc. Direct Auto Insurance Eagle Eye Consulting and Construction, LLC Edward Jones/David Boothby, Financial Advisor Edward Jones/Todd Vincent, Financial Advisor Encore Fence Exchange Club of Temple First Christian Church H-E-B Temple Retail Support Center Hewett-Arney Funeral Home Homespec

M&D Graphics and Printing Matthew, Terri Pizza Hut (W Adams) PPG Architectural Coatings The Retreat at Western Hills Ronald Carroll Surveyors, Inc. Silo & Oak Smile at the World Orthodontics Staas Plumbing Co. Inc. Storage Solutions at Canyon Ridge Taylor’s Valley Baptist Church Temple College Texas A&M University - Central Texas The 411 House Ubeo Business Services U-Haul Moving & Storage of South General Bruce Drive Variety’s Peaceable Kingdom Retreat for Children Vista Real Estate/Maria Jones Hall Walmart SuperCenter

Temple Chamber Offers Categories for Minority, Veteran & Woman Owned Businesses The Temple Chamber has added the capability to add Minority, Veteran & Woman Owned Businesses decal to their online listings. Active members, please reach out to Cary Williams at (254) 773-2105 to update your listing!

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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Temple Offers Patients and Employers Progressive Mobility

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With an established healthcare presence, Temple, Texas boasts quality patient care and serves as a hub for health and life sciences in the region. In addition to large providers of primary, emergency and specialty care, Temple is home to Everest Rehabilitation Hospital, which celebrates its first anniversary this month.

In August 2019, the Dallas-based physical rehabilitation hospital opened the doors to its 41,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility in Temple. The hospital offers Central Texans 36 beds with comprehensive services and nursing to help individuals recover from debilitating injuries and complex medical conditions.

The six-acre campus features an outdoor mobility courtyard, two therapy gyms, an onsite pharmacy, indoor and outdoor dining halls, and a HydroWorx pool complete with an underwater treadmill for low-impact resistance therapy.

Everest Rehabilitation Hospital focuses on specialized care with individualized treatment plans. The location in Temple, Texas offers easily accessible care for thousands of Texans along the I-35 corridor. The project represents a $23 million investment with 100 direct employees and the opportunity for future expansion.

Cutting-edge medical facilities like Everest Rehabilitation Hospital make up the largest employment sector in Temple, Texas. With more than 40 percent of the population employed in healthcare, it is no wonder that new and expanding providers opt to plant roots here. Temple’s diverse, skilled workforce, superior location, and dynamic network of existing powerhouses and startups make the city an excellent place for companies to progress just as Everest encourages patients to expand their mobility.

Explore more of the reasons that Temple companies and Temple’s workforce call Temple, Texas home, and be sure to follow Temple Economic Development Corporation on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for the latest updates from our growing community.

“We are thrilled to provide this state-of-the-art physical rehabilitation hospital for the benefit of Central Texans,” says Jay Quintana, CEO and co- Founder of Everest Rehabilitation Hospitals. “The process of building, opening, and operating our Temple, Texas facility has been unparalleled in ease and the outpouring of community support. We are proud to call Temple home and look forward to growing alongside the city.”

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August First Friday On the First Friday of every month, 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM, Historic Downtown Temple transforms into a giant party! First Friday offers something special for everyone and is a wonderful time to explore Downtown Temple! Join us for street music, performances, great drinks, amazing food and after-hours shopping.

Don’t miss these amazing deals from Chamber Member Downtown merchants available on First Friday August 7th: • Bird Creek Burger Co.: Half Price appetizers and discounted prices on selected beers and wines.

• The Hub: Wine and late-night shopping • La Dalat Vietnamese Cuisine: 10% off appetizers when you mention First Friday to your server • Sweet Eileen: BOGO ice cream scoop • Treno Pizzeria and Taproom: Discount prices on beer until 5:00 PM

• Nami Japanese Steak & Sushi$2 Pint Domestic $3 Pint Import. Japanese Beers and other $3 Well liquor $3 California Sushi Roll $8 Monster Sushi Roll $8 Texas Sushi Roll $5 Shrimp Bacon Wrapped Appetizer $5 Jalapeno Bomb Appetizer $4 Glass of Japanese Plum Wine. $5 Fried Cheese Cake for dessert

Corporate Challenge Corporate Challenge registration is now open! Register your company to compete in a series of sporting events against other local businesses. This exciting opportunity provides a great way to promote employee wellness and boost team morale. The events include softball, volleyball, horseshoes, washers and more!

The company registration deadline is August 7 (late registration will be accepted until August 14). For more information and to sign up, visit getfittemple.com or call 254.298.5690. Safety measures will be enforced at each sporting event.

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Julie Haag Retires After 33 Years “Often when you think you’re at the end of something, you’re at the beginning of something else.” –Fred Rogers I am so proud to have been part of the Temple Chamber of Commerce for the last 33 years and I treasure the many friends I have made along the way. I hope someday when COVID-19 has lessened its stronghold on us, we can all come together where I can say “thanks for the memories” to all of you. As I have heard it said, “Choose a work that you love and you won’t have to work another day”.

I am looking forward to retirement…more time with my kids and grandkids. Sitting in bleachers watching football, volleyball, soccer, and softball. All my favorite things!”

The Temple Chamber is saying farewell to Julie in August 2020.

Please leave a message of gratitude on Facebook, send an email to julie@templechamber.com, or mail in to 201 Santa Fe Way, Ste. 105, Temple, TX 76502

Chamber Welcomes New Staff

The Chamber is excited to announce and welcome Cary Williams, First Impressions Coordinator and Tracye Castillo, Accounting Specialist to the Chamber staff. Both can be reached via phone at (254) 773-2105.

Cary Williams, First Impressions Coordinator

Tracye Castillo, Accounting Specialist

Temple Chamber Fall Intern Hello everybody! My name is Kylee Myers, and I am the new public relations intern for the Temple Chamber of Commerce.

I am currently 20 years old, a senior/junior at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, majoring in PR, and minoring in marketing. I chose to be a PR major because I love to be and work with people.

I grew up in a small town called Jourdanton, Texas, about 30 minutes South of San Antonio, and I have two brothers and two sisters.

I enjoy being able to serve in ways I can help them in whatever circumstance they are in and challenge them to strive forward.

I love adventures; so, if you put me on a plane to anywhere, I would be okay with it because I love discovering people’s cultures and desire to learn new things. For example, I would like to travel in my career to build relationships across the sea and meet new people for different perspectives on the world. I also enjoy being active and staying healthy. Eating nutritional foods and having a balance of the right things allows me to have more energy and a healthier mindset, which also comes with Jesus’s help.

I could tell other things, but here is a little bit about me and I hope I get to know all of you!

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Gardening Tips During COVID-19

Tanya Gray, Keep Temple Beautiful Summer is here and as we continue to physical distance, gardening is a perfect way to get fresh air, exercise, improve your mental health and connect with nature. Whether you have a small apartment balcony or a sprawling yard, you can add green to any space. Start by planning a course of action, and with these tips, you can have your garden flourishing in no time.

1. Clean up your yard: Before you start planning, start preparing your yard for a successful garden by raking up leaves, picking up branches, and cleaning up from the winter elements (depending on where you live). Be cautious of animal nests as several species may burrow in leaf matter. While some communities have already made changes to recycling regulations, several are also suspending yard waste until further notice. 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. When cleaning up your yard, remember that old gardening hoses are not recyclable and must be discarded appropriately.

2. Compost: Compost closes the loop. It increases organic matter in the soil to help retain soil moisture and supporting the healthy growth of plants, trees, and vegetable crops. When I checked online there were options available for purchase for both indoor and outdoor compost bins. You can even start your composting experience with a water bottle. There are all kinds of tutorials online of composting with a water bottle so you might want to check those out and even turn it into a cool science experiment with the kids.

3. Reuse: Certain types of organic kitchen waste, like coffee grounds, can add important nutrients that your soil needs. Mixing coffee grounds into your soil can balance the alkalinity of your soil, deter pests such as slugs and snails, and grounds are a nice treat for earthworms. Banana peels are a great source of potassium to help produce healthy, beautiful roses. Cut up the peels and put them around the base of your plant – there is no need to even compost them first. Eggshells can also be washed and crushed to provide a source of calcium for roses – just mix slightly into the dirt or they can also be added to compost for a calcium boost. With increased online orders and some recycling collection systems overloaded or suspended, use corrugated cardboard to help combat weeds – just lay them over the soil and cover with mulch. The practice not only helps keep the weeds out but also helps keep moisture in the soil.

4. Test your soil: It is helpful to know the soil type, the quality, and the pH balance of your soil. A simple test can help you determine which plants might

be best supported in your soil type. The type of soil you have, and your geography, will determine which native species will thrive in your location and can help determine which plants will be able to withstand weather patterns common to your region.

5. Start small: If you don’t have a lot of gardening experience or live in an urban environment without a lot of space, gardening can seem like a daunting or impossible task. But by starting small and planting in a container, making a window box with herbs, or making a vertical garden on your balcony, you can easily add green to any space. No matter the size, ensure your plants will be provided sunlight throughout the day. If you’re just getting started, call your local nursery or garden center (note: some may be closed) to learn how to “plant right” by putting the right plant in the right place at the right time.

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Plant native species: Native species, including trees, shrubs, and wildflowers, are critical to enhancing biodiversity, rebuilding ecosystems, and supporting pollinator health. For instance, native trees not only benefit local wildlife, but they also help moderate ground temperature and remove carbon dioxide from the air. Native species are hardy, low maintenance, and require less water than other species, as well as to adapt well to the growing conditions necessary to thrive in various climates and are more able to withstand the weather patterns that are unique to each region. Be sure to look up native species for your area and follow the USDA zone guidelines.

7. Grow your own food: Now is the perfect time to consider planting fruits and vegetables at home. Growing food at home not only could help you skip some trips to the grocery store, but it could also provide some much needed stress relief. If starting from seeds, keep in mind that the seeds do not need to be organic; it is all about the growing technique.

Keep in mind that green spaces restore our communities, helping to make them more environmentally healthy, socially connected, and economically sound. In addition to adding vibrant landscapes, gardens help the environment in many ways by sequestering carbon, reducing pollution, and reducing erosion. Gardening is also a healthy activity for the body from burning calories to improving mental health and offers the opportunity to connect with nature in a safe way during COVID-19.

To learn about Keep Temple Beautiful and how you can get involved, call (254) 493-4000 or check out our website at www.keeptemplebeautiful.org and like us on facebook, www.facebook.com/keeptemplebeautiful.

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Upping Your Health and Wellness to Combat COVID-19

Temple Health & Bioscience District As communities across the globe band together during the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual education has surged. Temple Health and Bioscience District (THBD) recognized the need to shift virtual events early on and launched the E-Learning Series Webinar program as an online education portal. In the latest webinar on July 28, 2020, THBD was honored to host Dr. Patricia Sulak as she discussed “Upping Your WELLNESS Game: Building Your Defense to Take on Any Offensive Attack.”

Dr. Sulak is a nationally recognized physician living in Temple, Texas with a practice at Baylor Scott & White Health, researcher, speaker, and medical school professor. She graduated from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Medicine and was named a Distinguished Alumnus.

In addition to her busy clinical practice, she presents throughout the country to businesses, organizations, and healthcare institutions on disease prevention through healthy living. Her book “Should I Fire My Doctor?” and comprehensive wellness program Living WELL Aware empower individuals to take ownership of their well-being.

Dr. Sulak kicked off her presentation with a COVID-19 update, the topic front and center on everyone’s mind. Based on an April 2020 Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) study, Dr. Sulak shared that men are at a higher risk for developing COVID-19, and patients with severe cases typically have pre-existing health conditions including hypertension (57 percent), obesity (42 percent), and diabetes (35 percent). While physicians project more than 200,000 deaths in the U.S. alone from COVID-19 in 2020, Dr. Sulak provided some practical tips everyone can follow to strengthen immunity and protect from viral attack, as well as other serious illnesses.

• Sleep more. Dr. Sulak says Americans don’t get enough adequate sleep. On average, we all need 7-8 hours of sleep a night, which should not be overwritten by other engagements or obligations.

• Supplement your diet. Dr. Sulak stated that many nutritional experts and functional medicine physicians are recommending older patients consider taking 1,000 international units (IU) of Vitamin D each day, 1 gram of Vitamin C, zinc and selenium. While a plant-based diet will offer plenty of these, others may need to increase intake of these non-harmful, natural supplements.

By following these tips, Dr. Sulak encourages an optimal state of health, known as wellness. While she focuses on the physical component, she also encourages individuals to consider and improve their psychological, social, economical, and spiritual health.

To view Dr. Sulak’s webinar recording in full, visit templebioscience.org/elearning. At the Living WELL Aware website, Dr. Sulak offers a free wellness score that individuals can use to gauge their overall health. To utilize this tool and Dr. Sulak’s free weekly blog, visit livingwellaware.com.

The seven things Dr. Sulak recommends everyone does to improve their overall health and wellness are: • Eat real food. Choose real foods (veggies, fruits, lean meats) that promote health instead of processed foods that can propagate disease and illness.

Dr. Sulak recommends a plant-focused diet for overall wellness.

• Control glycemic levels. Diabetes increases the risk for infection, as witnessed in the complications associated with COVID-19. Reduce carbohydrate intake and increase protein and healthy fats in your diet to control your glycemic levels. Looking for a place to start? Explore the ketogenic diet (Keto), which Dr. Sulak praises as more than just a fad.

• Reduce calorie intake. One of the hottest trends in wellness is fasting, and Dr. Sulak emphasizes that as humans we do not need to eat all day long.

Occasional, controlled starvation caloric restriction through fasting can help burn fat and increase cardiovascular health. The best way to start?

Talk to your doctor and if intermittent fasting is a good fit for you, skip or enjoy a late low carb breakfast.

• Exercise! One of the best ways to strengthen your immunity is to move more. Movement is critical, and American Cancer Society and other medical organizations recommend 300 minutes of exercise a week, which can burn fat and reduce inflammation.

• Lower stress. Stress affects hormones, immunity, and neurotransmitters in our bodies. By STOPPING our busy lives, turning off all the electronics, breathing deeply, and paying a visit to ourselves, we can all take a big step toward improving overall health. Dr. Sulak recommends that individuals find the meditation plan that works best for them, whether it’s mindfulness, thoughtfulness or even prayer.

Be sure to tune into THBD’s next upcoming monthly E-Learning Series webinar, which will be on Tuesday, August 25 from 12 to 1 p.m. covering “Innovation in the Time of COVID-19: The Grant Process” with Earle Hager of The Neutrino Donut. Go to templebioscience.org/elearning to register free today!

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Temple ISD Board of Trustees Named 2020 Region 12 School Board of the Year

Temple ISD The Temple Independent School District Board of Trustees has been chosen by a Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) committee as the 2020 Region 12 School Board of the Year. As the Region 12 School Board of the Year, the Temple ISD Board will enter the running to be named a 2020 Texas Honor Board, one of which will become Texas’ Outstanding School Board.

The Temple ISD Board of Trustees is comprised of seven members, providing equitable representation for all neighborhoods, businesses and families. Every board member has a strong connection to the school district –– whether a former graduate, employee, parent or lifelong resident. Temple ISD is a 6A school district, with more than 8,700 students in grades PreK - 12 with a staff of more than 1,250 teachers, administrators, and support personnel. The district has one high school, three middle schools, eight elementary schools, one early childhood pre-kindergarten center, and two alternative campuses.

Temple ISD has made significant gains in student achievement over the past several years. For the first time since 2001, ALL of the campuses in Temple ISD Met Standard. Additionally, Temple ISD achieved a “B” Rating from the Texas Education Agency, which is the highest rating the district has received to date.

In just one year, the district moved from a “C” rating in 2018 to a “B” rating in 2019 due to a focus on ensuring student growth and closing the achievement gap. The Board is committed to preparing graduates for postsecondary success and maintains a graduation rate of over 92 percent and a dropout rate of less than 1.7 percent.

Due to the Board’s focus on college readiness, TISD continues to increase the number of students earning college credit before graduation. Additionally, the Board focuses heavily on career and military readiness, investing in a state-ofart career and technical education wing at Temple High where students have opportunities to participate in work-based learning experiences. More than 41 percent of annual graduates earn the designation of career/military ready, while the number of industry-based certifications earned in 2018 doubled and continues to improve.

also looks for opportunities to partner with the City and business leaders.

Temple ISD is committed to honest, transparent, and consistent communication with its stakeholders. This commitment from the Board of Trustees has allowed the District to tell its story in a way that guarantees people connect with the district through a network distinguished by trust, influential and evolving communications, and meaningful relationships. TISD has built upon these local connections and relationships to access their community in unprecedented ways.

TISD runs four columns a year in the local newspaper featuring articles from the superintendent that focus on issues of public interest, such as: reducing summer learning loss, back to school tips for families and bond construction updates.

The district has strategically expanded communications through social media and video strategies, drastically increasing outreach with parents, students, business leaders and community stakeholders. For the last two years, the district has conducted a “roadshow” circuit where the superintendent and board members meet with civic organizations and business leaders to share district updates and engage the community in district happenings. In addition, parents, staff, high school students and community members receive Ott’s Outlook, a monthly digital newsletter that provides insights into the school district and updates on programs and events.

In addition to deploying a number of new marketing strategies, the Board identified three strategic partnerships that the district needed to forge: local realtor board, local builders’ association, and the HR Recruiting Department at Baylor Scott & White Health. The Temple ISD Board has challenged and supported the district to deliberately and strategically capture any possible space or venue to share the district’s story and connect with the community.

The TISD Board of Trustees has provided tremendous support for innovative programs. One example is the Board of Trustees’ investment in the TISD Master Teacher Program, a program that allows master teachers to have additional time-off to coach teachers, receive salary similar to an administrator, but keeps them in the classroom. Board support for additional initiatives includes blended learning, magnet programs and joint board retreats with local colleges to design partnerships and financial opportunities for students. The Board and leadership

Blood Drive for Central Texas Veteran’s Health Care System

Due to a critical level of blood inventory, Central Texas Veteran’s Health Care System and Carter BloodCare have teamed up to sponsor a blood drive Wednesday, August 12, 2020, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Olin E. Teague Veterans’ Medical Center, 1901 Veterans Memorial Drive in Temple, Texas. Three Carter Blood Care buses will be deployed to the medical center and set up in the Valet Parking entry area adjacent to the Teague Hospital, Building 204.

Blood donors can donate blood every 56 days, so we encourage donors to schedule a time to donate blood. In accordance to CDC guidelines in response to the novel coronavirus and adherence to physical distancing, please schedule your donation time, by calling Dionne Cook at 254-743-0520. Donors must go through the screening point at the Avenue U gate, wear a face covering while on the CTVHCS campus, and tell the screeners they are there to donate blood.

No one under the age of 18, including infants, are allowed.