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Summer Sizzle at the Santa Fe Plaza, Downtown Temple Temple Chamber of Commerce Staff
AUGUST 2021 SUMMER SIZZLE
Friday, August 6, 2021 Job Fair - 3:00 - 6:00 pm Free Community Event - 6:00 - 9:30 pm
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The Temple Chamber of Commerce is excited to host a free community event that will kick off with a job fair in the afternoon followed by an evening of live music, food trucks, an outdoor market, and fun for the entire family. Coinciding with First Friday Downtown Temple, Summer Sizzle will take place today, Friday, August 6, 2021. The job fair will run from 3:00 – 6:00 pm at the Temple Workforce Office located at 201 Santa Fe Way, and the evening festivities will take place from 6:00 – 9:30 pm at the Santa Fe Plaza, 301 Santa Fe Way, in Temple. “The Chamber exists because of our local businesses, and we are here to support them. After the turbulent year of 2020, and as we persevere through the pandemic, our Board and Staff wanted to plan a safe, family-friendly event that supports all businesses and celebrates our community,” said Chamber President Rod Henry. The job fair, presented in partnership with Workforce Solutions of Central Texas, includes employers from the manufacturing, distribution, and civil service industries. Featured employers for the job fair include Datamars, Inc., Materials Transportation Company, McLane Company, PacTiv Evergreen, Panel Specialists, Inc., Performance Foodservice, Reynolds Consumer Products, and Wilsonart. Job Seekers are encouraged to pre-register for the event at MyTXCareer.com and to wear a face-covering/mask during the event.
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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 Ed Kline Music will take place from 6:00 – 7:00 pm in the Plaza and the Three4One Band will
take the stage at 7:30 pm in the Plaza Greens. Lawn chairs or blankets are welcome to use while enjoying the music.
Arthur Murray Temple will offer a group dance lesson during the band’s break around at 8:15 pm, Dapper & Dashin’ Salon will offer haircuts from their booth, there will be a variety of food trucks with Check Point Germany, KG&D Mobile Foods, and Rossler’s Blue Cord Barbecue, along with an assortment of vendors offering treats like Boozzy Cakes, FoxDog, Jolly Trolley Sno-Cones, and Kona Ice.
Other market vendors that will have their products for sale include Golden Poppy Boutique, Old Stumps & Scrapwood, Simply Smith’s Homemade, Simply Gracie Girl, Vixen Muscle, and West 40 Woodworks.
There will also be various Chamber Members set-up to visit with Sizzle-goers and include the American Legion Post #133, KCEN-TV Channel 6, Pearl’s Place, Reliant, an NRG Company, Reynold’s Consumer Products, Specific Clinic of Chiropractic, State Farm - Veronica Logan, T3 The Gym, Temple Fire Department, Temple Police Department, Total Men’s Primary Care, and Workforce Solutions of Central Texas.
Summer Sizzle is supported by the American Legion Post #133, Cedar Crest Hospital & Residential Treatment Center, Hill & Wilkinson General Contractors, Security Bank Temple, Workforce Solutions of Central Texas, KCEN Channel 6, iHeart Media Waco/Temple/Killeen, Reynolds Consumer Products, Amos Electric, Datamars, Inc., PacTiv Evergreen, Lamar Advertising, and Ludwick, Montgomery & Stapp, PC. Visit templechamber.com/summersizzle for more information.
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July New Chamber Members Ables Top Hat Home Services Corinne Ables 212 Gracie Court Harker Heights, TX 76548 (254) 547-6087 https://ablestophat.com Chimney Sweeps
Krab Kingz Seafood Temple Restaurant Jennifer Oakley 2825 Thornton Lane #165 Temple, TX 76502 (254) 338-1883 www.facebook.com/krabkingztemple Restaurants
Boozzy Cakes Amber Kalka Temple, TX (254) 228-9962 www.boozzycakes.com Bakery
Mercy House Nathan Darby 2728 Cottonwood Lane Temple, TX 76502 (254) 771-9911 https://mercy.house Assisted Living Facilities
First Street Roasters Jacob Bates 110 S. First Street Temple, TX 76501 (254) 231-3040 firststreetroasters.com Coffee Shop Heart of Texas Shred MedWaste Waco Brad Lankford 390 S. McLennan Loop Elm Mott, TX 76640 www.hotshred.net Medical Equipment & Supplies 3 Texans Winery & Vineyard 855 Bugs.com A&C Firearms Artco-Bell Corporation Azbell Electronics, Inc. Batteries Plus Bulbs Bedding Express Bell County Court-at-Law #2 Best Li’L Hairhouse In Temple Brautigan Realty Brick City Martial Arts, LLC Bryan Properties Bryan Properties/Marion Grayson Bryan Properties/Ralph Sheffield Canyon Creek Baptist Church Cedar Crest Hospital & Residential Treatment Center Central Prosthetics & Orthotics Central Texas Council Of Governments Cornerstone Gardens Healthcare & Rehabilitation Darden Building Materials, Inc. Eagle Eye Consulting and Construction, LLC Earthscapes EBCO General Contractor, Ltd. Edward Jones/Todd Vincent, Financial Advisor
Best-Way Carpets 3206 AIRPORT ROAD (254) 770 - 0932 www.bestwaycarpets.com
Veronica Logan Insurance and Financial Services Veronica Logan 608 S. Main Street Belton, TX 76513 (254) 613-2523 https://my254agent.com Insurance
Our Town Temple David Stone Temple, TX (254) 624-4010 Newspapers
Wat Tha Truck - “The Shack” Jay & Christi Williams 201 S. Davis Street Belton, TX 76513 (254) 654-7849 www.facebook.com/WATTHATRUCK Restaurants
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Suzy Q’s Coffee Shop & Cafe Elaine Montalbo 1401 S. 31st Street, Ste. E Temple, TX 76504 (254) 228-1555 www.facebook.com/Suzy-Qs Coffee Shop
Primoris Heavy Civil RAMS Mechanical Services Ronald Carroll Surveyors, Inc. Rotary Club of Temple-South Scanio-Harper Funeral Home ServPro of Temple & Belton Staas Plumbing Co. Inc. SWBC Mortgage Corporation Taco Cabana Ted Duffield/JP, Precinct 1 Temple Children’s Museum Temple Iron & Metal Temple Police Association Temple Total Dental & Orthodontics Terri Matthew Texas Materials, Inc. Texas Office Systems The Bridge Apartments Topsarge Business Solutions Ubeo Business Services Vista Real Estate/Maria Jones Hall Wildflower Country Club Winton Engineering, Inc. Woods Flowers Worldclass Management, Inc. Z Medical Aesthetics
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FRIDAY, August 6, 2021
Texas First Litter Database Launches
Tanya Gray, Keep Temple Beautiful Keep America Beautiful’s 2020 National Litter Study estimated that 50 billion pieces of litter along U.S. roadways and waterways equaling approximately 152 pieces of litter per person in the United States. According to the Texans for Clean Water Burns & McDonnell report, nine cities in the state of Texas spend $50 million per year to deal with litter and illegal dumping. Due to litter issues like this, HARC, a 501c3 research organization, has partnered with Keep Texas Beautiful and Black Cat GIS to launch the first and only litter database in the state of Texas. HARC is a research hub that provides independent analysis on energy, air, and water issues to people seeking scientific answers. Black Cat GIS is a company that provides solutions to the geospatial demands of the conservation and business communities. This tool will revolutionize how organizations like Keep Temple Beautiful collect and report cleanup data. Accessible through any smart device or computer, this online tool will also enable municipal employees, volunteers, and other entities to better track and analyze litter collected during cleanups.
The project is funded through the Garver Black Hilyard Family Foundation. Since 2019, the foundation has worked with HARC, Keep Texas Beautiful, and Black Cat GIS in developing new field methodologies to generate much-needed data documenting litter and trash. The team also worked together to develop the first-of-its-kind database that promotes efforts that reduce, remove, and research trash and litter in waterways and beyond.
It is of the mindset that this litter database will assist the public in grasping the scale of the problem first-hand. Hopefully, contributing invaluable data to help guide litter management and policy decisions while making each little corner of Texas cleaner and healthier. The Texas Litter Database is accessible at www. txlitter.org. For more information regarding Keep Temple Beautiful or to become a member, call (254) 493-4000 or email tanya@keeptemplebeautiful.org. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/keeptemplebeautiful.
Temple Civic Theatre Memorable Evening of History
Temple Chamber of Commerce Staff On July 30, 2021, the Temple Civic Theatre celebrated its history with the unveiling of its State Historical marker. Founding members and current Board members presented a short ceremony remembering those that created the Temple Civic Theatre and those responsible for receiving the historical marker. A small reception was held following the unveiling.
Civic Theatre and has brought joy and creativity to Temple and the surrounding area ever since. Learn more about the Temple Civic Theatre at www.templecivictheatre.org or www.facebook.com/TempleCivic.
The Temple Civic Theatre has roots dating back to the 1920s and 30s when Nora Lee Wendland (1896-1988) and friends spearheaded a program to promote cultural arts and creative attractions making Temple an artistic oasis on the Blackland Prairie. With help from the City Federation of Women’s Clubs, they began an arts festival that evolved into the Cultural Activities Center (CAC) in Temple.
Through the 1940s and 50s one of the CAC groups was an amateur theatrical group, The Old Central Players. In 1965, the group reorganized as the Temple
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CUTTING Arthur Murray Dance Center Arthur Murray Studios are the premier place for ballroom dance instruction in the world! Having been around for over 100 years, we have perfected our teaching methods to make learning to dance fast, fun, and easy. Whether you’re looking for something fun to do, preparing for a special event, or are ready to compete, we have something for everyone!
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CUTTING Mexiko Cafe At Mexiko Cafe, while the main premise of their food is Mexican and Korean fusion, they are also inspired by their world travels and the memories and legacies their families have left behind. They are passionate about food and feeding those they love. Come in and enjoy a glass of wine and some Korean braised short ribs, or have a beer or michelada with some wings and kimchi fries, or try a k-bbq taco. They can’t wait to see you around the tables of Mexiko Cafe.
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Specific Clinic of Chiropractic pecific Clinic of Chiropractic: Located at 204 PaloS ma Drive Suite 110 in Temple. At Specific Clinic of Chiropractic, we are fully dedicated to providing chiropractic solutions to address your unique needs, whether you are experiencing back or neck pain, headaches, muscle tightness and tension. To schedule an appointment call (254)598-2677 or visit https://www.specificclinicofchirotx.com.
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CUTTING Suzy Q’s Coffee Shop & Cafe Suzy Q’s Coffee Shop & Cafe is a full service coffee shop that does breakfast items and a full lunch menu. It includes home cooked soups, desserts, sandwiches, salads, burgers & fries. They serve a lot of unique items that are not readily available in the area. Check them out on facebook.
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3 Expert Tips on Maximizing Your Recruitment Results Meet Temple
Setting Yourself Up for Success
The average business spends around 24 days in the hiring process. However, only 30% of companies are able to operate at this speed and usually take a few months to fill a position. While it is important to find the right candidate, spending more time in this labor-intensive process ends up costing unnecessary time and money. Here is a comprehensive guide to making the hiring process more efficient to save your business-critical resources.
Making a Good Impression
There are several crucial factors that can affect your impression on potential hires. These include things like brand presence and personality, marketing, and review management, amongst other things: ● Brand personality: Making sure that your company is one that people want to work for is the best way to attract and retain employees. Since you want your employees to be excited about representing your company, having a presence that creates enthusiasm is vital. ● Embracing digital trends: You’ve heard it before, but we’ll say it again: we live in a digital world. This means that your first impression on potential employees will most likely be made in a digital space. Whether it be your social media profiles, your website, or a job listing found online, putting your best foot forward as a company can greatly increase your recruitment potential. Not to mention, it helps to have a strong brand personality that transfers to digital spaces. ● Be clear in job descriptions: The final step most applicants take before submitting their physical application is reading specific job descriptions for their position. If you are a company posting on a job search website such as LinkedIn, Glassdoor, or Indeed, making sure that your job description is written in a way that is easily understood, specific, and includes any information the applicant may need to know can greatly increase your chances of receiving qualified candidates. ● Keep an eye on those reviews: This point ties into the one above. Individuals who are going through the job search process will often read reviews of the companies they are considering applying to in order to get a better understanding of not only the environment, but the care that is taken doing whatever it is that you do. If reviews are overwhelmingly negative (and no time is taken to respond and sort out the situation), this could detract potential applicants.
Streamline Interviews
While groups often produce better results than a single person can, when it comes to interviews, more heads are not always better. By eliminating unnecessary decision-makers, hiring managers can focus on an applicant’s qualities and personality while avoiding clouded judgment. A great way to learn more about an interviewee is to shift the conversation’s focus on soft skills and personality traits that are relevant to the position. Technical skills can always be acquired, but personalities cannot change. It is also helpful to give applicants a chance to interview the interviewers so they can gain an honest understanding of what working for the company looks and feels like. Additionally, it is helpful for hiring managers to check references earlier in the process instead of waiting until a decision is close to being made.
Don’t Forget the Referrals
One of the most overlooked resources is already in the office. Current employees have a full understanding of company culture and the demands of individual positions. To incentivize referrals, many businesses find it helpful to offer bonus or gift incentives to motivate employee participation in the referral program. It is also critical to avoid biases that interfere with the hiring process as little as much as possible. Some ways businesses have avoided biases are: ● Blind hiring: This involves removing any personal information that is irrelevant to the job description. ● Assessments: Assigning candidates to relevant tasks will provide hiring managers with a clear example of their skills.
● Standardize interviews and the hiring process: Ensuring all hiring managers are trained on the same methods eliminates room for potentially hiring unprepared candidates. Using these methods for recruiting can significantly boost both your application and retention rates for employees. For more information or employer resources, check out www.MeetTemple.com.
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Friends of The Temple Public Library Labor Day Used Book Sale
Friends of the Temple Public Library Organized in March of 1965 by the late Mrs. Keifer Marshall, Jr., Friends of the Temple Public Library is a non-profit organization that supports the library by enhancing its resources, encouraging literacy, increasing access to information and knowledge, and influencing the love of reading in the community. For more than 30 years, the organization has held used book sales as the major fund-raising project with all proceeds going to the library. Carol Hodge, a member of the organization stated, “the Friends of the Temple Public Library have an important role in the community, supporting programs and supplying materials to the library that are not available with tax dollars…enhancing our public life.” The organization is currently raising funds for a new bookmobile for the library, subscriptions for e-books, and youth and adult programs.
Support the Friends of the Temple Public Library at their Labor Day Used Book Sale, which begins with a Members Preview Day on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, and will continue through Saturday, September 4, 2021, at the McLane Room on the third floor of the Temple Public Library.
Labor Day 2021 Used Book Sale Aug. 31, 2 - 6 pm (Members Preview Day, memberships available at the door) Sept. 1, 10 am - 6 pm Sept. 2, 10 am - 6 pm Sept. 3, 10 am - 4 pm (Teacher Discount Day) Sept. 4, 10 am - 4 pm ($5 Bag Day) Temple Public Library, 100 W. Adams 76501, 3rd Floor McLane Room
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Two PSI Employees named to Woodworking Network’s 2021 40 Under 40 Temple Chamber of Commerce Staff Two Temple-based Panel Specialists, Inc. (PSI) employees, Renfro Carranza and Alex Sustaita, were named to the Wood Industry 40 Under 40 Class of 2021. Announced July 7, 2021, by Woodworking Network an industry publication and community of professional woodworkers. 2021 marks the sixth annual awarding of the 40 Under 40 which celebrates the next generation of woodworking industry professionals in North America. “It is our distinct pleasure to again recognize some of the best and brightest contributors to wood products manufacturing in North America with our sixth annual class of 40 Under 40 honorees. This year’s inductees join the 200 alums from prior years, forming a group of enterprising individuals destined to advance our industyr to meet the everchaning challenges of the future,” said Tim Fixmer, CEO of CCI Media, the parent of Woodworking Network. This year’s honorees include wood products manufacturers, suppliers, developers, designers, and educators, from all facets of the woodworking industry, including: cabinetry, furniture, architectural woodwork, closets/home organization, and wood components. Renfro Carranza is PSI’s Microvellum Administrator and has worked at PSI since 2002. His nomination to the 40 Under 40 stated, “Renfro is revered for being a thoughtful and caring person who want the best for the company and his team. From his contribution within the systems to product development to other’s professional growth, he has and continues to make a significant impact to the company and the people within it, our partner suppliers, our customers, and our community”. Alex Sustaita is PSI’s Finance Manager and has worked at PSI since 2013. Her nomination to the 40 Under 40 stated, “[Alex’s] can-do spirit resonates throughout the company, and she inspires others to be the best version of themselves... She is a consummate professional in our industry who loves solving real-world business and community problems and places the needs of others before her own”.
“It’s always hard to narrow down the list to 40 honorees and 2021’s entries were no exception. Among the entrants are highly successful entrepreneurs, marketing specialists, extraordinary woodworkers, educators, and almost-rookie team members,” said Harry Urban, FDMC publisher. “While dealing with COVID personally and professionally, this year’s nominees have successfully navigated supply chain volatility, led and motivated team members, and contributed to their communities. Cheers for the Class of 2021!” The 2021 honorees have been profiled on WoodworkingNetwork.com and will be profiled in the October issue of FDMC magazine. They were recognized at an industry event the Leadership Reception in Las Vegas on July 19, 2021, the day prior to the AWFS Fair. They will also be recognized at a reception at the Executive Briefing Conference, September 8-10, at the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs.
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