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Chamber Members Receive Challenge During EVENTS CALENDAR Salute to Business
FEB•2014 BUSINESS
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Tuesday, February 11 12:00 pm Sponsored by:
BUSINESS NETWORKING BREAKFAST Wednesday, February 12 6:45 am Sponsored by:
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MAR•2014 2014 Business Seminar March 18 "How to Supervise People and Lead a Team"
With Glenn Shepard
On January 24, the Temple Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2014 Salute to Business at the Frank W. Mayborn Civic and Convention Center. In the words of Kenny McCarty, 2013 Chair of the Board, “This is an opportunity for the business community, for members of the Temple Chamber to join together to celebrate our rich heritage, past accomplishments, present endeavors and exciting plans for growth and development.” These present endeavors and plans were further encouraged by Drayton McLane, Jr., the guest speaker for the evening. Drayton challenged the audience, as business owners, residents and leaders in the community, to make 2014 through 2025 years of growth and development for Temple. The highlight of the 2014 Salute to Business was when
Platinum Sponsors Baylor Scott & White Health Fikes Wholesale, Inc./CEFCO Food Stores Johnson Brothers Ford Lincoln McLane Group, L.P. Diamond Sponsors Brockway, Gersbach, Franklin & Niemeier, P.C. The David Nix Agency Scott & White Health Plan University of Mary HardinBaylor
Keifer Marshall, Jr. was named as recipient of the Drayton and Elizabeth McLane Community Achievement Award. A new feature of the Salute to Business, this award recognizes an individual who truly exemplifies servant leadership in the Temple community, who gives without regard to receiving, and who has provided guidance and leadership to advance the community we all call home. On behalf of President Rod Henry and staff of the Temple Chamber of
Gold Sponsors Atmos Energy BBVA Compass Central National Bank City of Temple Energy Solutions of Texas Extraco Banks First Convenience Bank First State Bank Central Texas Kachemak Bay Flying Service Kasberg, Patrick & Associates, LP Kwik Kopy Business Center Materials Transportation Co. Perry Office Plus Spherion Staffing Services SPJST Supreme Lodge Temple Economic Development Corp. Temple Machine Shop Texas A&M University Central Texas Walmart Distribution Center #6083 Workforce Solutions of Central Texas
Commerce, we extend a heart-felt thank you to the numerous individuals, businesses and volunteers who contributed to make the Salute to Business a fantastic event. From the new addition of the Reception Sponsors to those working behind the scenes, each contribution allows the Chamber to carry out its mission of “Serving the business community by preserving, protecting and promoting a business friendly environment, free of obstacles to growth and development.” There is much about 2013 to look back on with pride, but as Drayton reminded us, we are never more vulnerable than when we're successful. May we take that to heart and continue the hard work and commitment in making Temple,Texas a great place to live, work, play, pray and call home!
Silver Sponsors American Bank of Texas Balcones Resources BJ3 Industries, Inc. Central Texas Housing Consortium Concentus Media Group The Entrepreneur Center of Central Texas Garlyn Shelton Holiday Inn Temple Insurors Marshall Larry Neal/Architects Luvida Care Solutions Maco Manufacturing Professional Datasolutions, Inc. Residence Inn by Marriott Temple State Representative Ralph Sheffield Subway Sandwiches Thomas Biodiesel LLC
Reception Sponsors BJ's Restaurant Chick-fil-A Cotton Patch Cafe Domino's Fuddruckers GoGo's Hilton Garden Inn Hondeaux Southern Kitchen & Bar Schlotzsky's Schoepf's Old Time Bar-B-Que Stripes Convenience Stores
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Local Entrepreneur Center Brings Powerful New Business Mindset Training Program to Central Texas By: Vane Hugo, The Entrepreneur Center of Central Texas The Entrepreneur Center of Central Texas introduces this revolutionary new learning program designed to inspire and engage you in the fundamental concepts of an entrepreneurial mindset and the unlimited opportunities it can provide. This is a timely reminder that entrepreneurship can empower ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things, while reminding us that building new companies and creating new jobs will lead to a brighter future and a stronger Central Texas economy. This course and its groundbreaking curriculum are major shifts in the way we learn about Entrepreneuring and business building. You may not consider yourself an entrepreneur, yet if you are the principle leader or decision maker in any business or department within a business, you must be an entrepreneur in order to continue to grow your business. If you aspire to a leadership role in your company, you can also benefit by thinking like an entrepreneur or owner rather than an employee. And finally, if you are thinking about branching out on your own, you must have the entrepreneurial mindset and business building skills to succeed. Entrepreneurship is NOT management. It is a process of discovering opportunities in other people’s problems, building a solution and a company to deliver that solution. It requires a different mind-
set than managing an established business. This course is designed specifically to teach you to think like an entrepreneur and execute a defined process to discover, develop and profit from an opportunity. This course has changed people’s lives and it will change yours if you attend. The prestigious Kauffman Foundation, an entrepreneurial center located in Kansas City, has heralded this course. The Kauffman Vice President of Entrepreneurship, Thom Ruhe said, “The Ice House Entrepreneurship Program is changing the way entrepreneurship is being taught in classrooms and communities throughout the world.” In just two years, the program has been introduced in many colleges and universities throughout the United States and in 11 countries.
So what makes this course so special? The course introduces the trainee to a way of thinking that is different than most people. It teaches an Entrepreneurial Mindset. The course is based on key business and character traits, experienced by
Clifton Taulbert, who was born into the environment of small town, cotton farming in pre-integration Mississippi. Starting from this complete lack of advantages, Clifton is now a major owner of the Bank of Oklahoma and speaks to audiences large and small throughout the country. He attributes it to learning eight life lessons. These eight lessons are brought to you during the course by meeting, through video, 14 real world people who started with less than a few thousand dollars, some with nothing, and all now own multimillion dollar companies. After viewing the video assignments each week, you will come to class for a guided discussion and mentoring. The life lessons will be discussed with the class and with local entrepreneurs who own successful local businesses. During the course you will also discover and practice the Opportunity Discovery Process. This is a way of examining your business ideas to see if they are financially suitable for investing your time. This process alone could save you from wasting countless dollars. The classes meet at The Entrepreneur Center each Tuesday for 10 weeks beginning Feb. 18th. Seating is limited. Don’t miss out! Seats are confirmed by getting your check to The Entrepreneur Center at 19 North Main St. in Temple. You may also register at www.tec-centex.com or call 254-598-7400.
Shop Local: Unique Gift Ideas For Valentine Friends And Lovers By: Carol Mouché, Chisholm Trail Chorus, Sweet Adelines International Candy and flowers are traditional gifts for Valentine’s Day, but if you’re looking for something unique for sweethearts of all ages, here are a couple ideas some of the local Temple Chamber members are offering…
“Dance lessons are a wonderful surprise for any woman – women love to dance,” says Karen Gonzales, co-owner of In The Mood Ballroom/Dance Studio at 13 & 15 S. Main Street in downtown Temple.“Dancing is a great activity to do together, and everything about it is good for you – emotionally and physically.” Gift certificates are available for private lessons and group classes. Two great events are scheduled at the Ballroom over Valentine’s weekend – February 14 is a DJ country western dance night, and on Feb 15, the Ballroom hosts Gary Hobbs, a well-known Tejano personality. More information about gift certificates and scheduled events is available at www.inthemoodballroom.com or call 254-773-7088. (cont. on pg. 3)
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(cont. from pg. 2) If you’d like to spend
Valentine’s Day in the city of romance, but don’t have the budget for a flight to France, consider purchasing a “See You in Paris” couples package at Invisions Day Spa, located at 3411 Market Loop in south Temple. This package includes two 1hour Chocolate Soufflé Swedish relaxation massages in their Private Couples Royal Room along with a Champagne Toast by candlelight, says Phyllis Dunlap, spa owner. Do you have a friend or loved one who is expecting a baby? Then you might want to purchase the “Be My Baby” treat, which includes a 1-hour prenatal massage, massaging facial, chocolates and nonalcoholic champagne. Dunlap says the “Romancing the Stone” package is especially popular in the colder months for both men and women, with a 1-hour hot stone massage followed by a 30-minute foot reflexology treatment. And of course, no Valentine’s Day is complete without chocolate – their “Chocolate Truffle” special includes chocolate and sour cherry rejuvenating masques as well as chocolate paraffin hand and feet treatment. For more information about these and other holiday specials, visit www.invisionsdayspa.com or call 254-773-2662. Gifts & Goodies is a locally owned store at Temple Mall that carries a wide array of gifts for all budgets, says Linda Goodenough, coowner.“We have ‘perpetual’ red and yellow roses, made of porcelain, which are gorgeous to give, and they last forever instead of drying up in a week. We also have
jeweled perfume bottles, which look wonderful on a woman’s dresser, as well as plush stuffed animals. And for something completely unique to Temple, we have 6-foot sock monkeys for your favorite monkey.” Other popular gifts this year are ‘chalkboard’ items – things you can write on with chalk – such as mugs, wine glasses and gift tags. Purchasers can write their own sentiment or name on them and easily erase it for the next party. For a little humor, the store also carries red boxer shorts with creative sayings such as “honey buns.” Find Gifts & Goodies on Facebook or call 254-774-6868 for more information. For that special man in your life, Dianna Sargent, independent beauty consultant for Mary Kay Cosmetics, says wellpriced cologne is a great choice. In addition, two popular Mary Kay products for both men and women during the winter months are Satin Lips (an exfoliating mask for the lips, followed by a moisturizing lip balm) and Satin Hands (3 separate products to make them “nice and smooth.”) She also offers a Valentine basket with a stuffed animal and perfume, as well as gift certificates for all skin care products, cosmetics, perfume and cologne. “Christmas and Valentine’s Day are my best-selling times of the year, because people want to buy something a little different for their loved ones,” she says. Sargent provides free delivery to purchasers and gift recipients in the Temple-
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Belton-Killeen area. For more information, visit www.marykay.com/dsargent or call 254-7802595. To satisfy your sweetheart’s sweet tooth, “There’s nothing wrong with a Valentine kolache!” says Kirk Lammert, owner of Teddy Bear Bakery at 115 W. French Ave. in downtown Temple. The bakery is at French & Third Streets and is connected to the Czech Heritage Museum. For the uninitiated, a kolache is a rich Czech pastry with a fruit or cream cheese filling. “We can always bake a cake for that special someone, such as dark chocolate with a strawberry filling – we just need 72 hours’ notice,” he says.“Or for something a little different, consider giving a homemade cookie bouquet.” All items can be ordered and picked up at the bakery. For hours and other details, find the bakery on Facebook, website www.teddybearbakery.com or call 254-231-1926.
For more Valentine’s Day ideas, also consider: Ye Olde English Bakery, Paperdoodles, Zooty’s, Callie’s, Brickwood and more. For the complete and most current list of Chamber members, be sure to search the “Business Directory” tab at www.templetx.org or call the Chamber office at (254) 773-2105.
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BUSINESSES! E S E H GT N I T A JOIN US IN CONGR ATUL
Energy Solutions of Texas: Located at 6600 N. State Highway 6 in Woodway, Energy Solutions of Texas provides lighting products and services for commercial, industrial and institutional facilities. With the goal of achieving “conservation without compromise,” their solutions will dramatically reduce operating expenses and improve facility appearance, workplace safety and functionality. The professionals at ESOT are a team driven to provide maximum energy savings by performing detailed audits, conducting interviews with key personnel and guiding customers through the process of identifying the best solution available. For more information, contact Sonja Fitzke by calling (877) 434-4363 or visit them online at www.esotx.com.
American Legion Post 133: Located at 1300 S. 25th Street in Temple, the American Legion Post 133 is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that stands behind the issues most important to the nation's veterans community, backed by resolutions passed by volunteer leadership. Per their listing on www.legion.org, “An American Legion Post is only as effective as its members. Get involved. Support local Post programs...and the entire community benefits!” Led by Commander John T Potts Jr. and Adjutant Gary J Ivy, meetings for the American Legion Post 133 are at 6 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month. For more information, contact Commander John Potts at (254) 493-0720 or go online at www.legion.org.
RCA of the Quarter: Shelly Hatch
Golden Corral: With more than 495 restaurants nationwide, Golden Corral opened a brand-new location at 5101 S. General Bruce Drive in Temple. The Golden Corral Buffet and Grill features multiple “stations” offering guests selections from around the world as well as grilledto-order steak, the freshest and most abundant salad bar anywhere and the popular Bakery and Dessert Café. During the first two weeks of their Grand Opening they received contributions for Camp Corral, a free Summer Camp for children of wounded or disabled military families. In addition, the new Golden Corral brings approximately 130 new jobs to the Temple community and will offer banquet facilities free of charge for groups and organizations in the area who wish to book their party room for a special dining function. For more information, contact General Manager Tony Esparza at (254) 7738356 or visit them online at www.goldencorral.com
Titan Total Training Wellness Center: T3, Titan Total Training, is the premiere personal training and group fitness facility in Central Texas! Located at 2329 S. 57th Street in Temple, Titan Total Training offers over 12,000 square feet of interior workout space, hosting a myriad of different classes such as Les Mills Body Pump, TRX, Zumba, Yoga, and even access to personal trainers! All memberships include access to every class available, as many times a month as you want! Additionally, members and guests can enjoy worry-free work outs while their children enjoy a monitored play area in the Kids Zone. Whether you're young or old, a beginner or fitness expert, T3 is the place to be! For more information, contact Jennifer Weir by calling (254) 742-2020, email jennifer@titantotaltraining.com or visit their website at www.titantotaltraining.com.
Domino’s Pizza: Founded in 1960, Domino’s Pizza celebrated the Grand Opening of their new location at 7410 W. Adams #100 in Temple. From one pizza store in Ypsilanti, Mich., Domino’s evolved to become the recognized world leader in pizza delivery, operating a network of company-owned and franchise-owned stores. They are immersed in the towns and cities where they make and safely deliver pizzas every day, because Domino’s believes in giving back to the communities that support them. Delivery hours are Su. – Th. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m., Fr. – Sa. 10:00 am - 1:00 a.m., and Carryout hours are Su. – Th. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m., Fr. – Sa. 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m. For more information, contact Thomas Garcia at (254) 228-5584 or visit them online at www.dominos.com.
With all of the hard work that our Red Carpet Ambassadors put in, we like to acknowledge those who have gone the extra mile in representing the Temple Chamber of Commerce and supporting our local businesses. This time we want to congratulate Shelly Hatch (pictured on the left) as our Ambassador of the Quarter! Aside from her dedicated attendance at networking events and Ribbon Cuttings, Shelly has been instrumental in bringing new members into the Temple Chamber of Commerce. We also want to congratulate our runner-up, Eula Jett! (Pictured on the right)
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January New Members Domino's Pizza Thomas Garcia 7410 W. Adams #100 Temple, TX 76502 (254) 228 5584 www.dominos.com Restaurants
Glenn Shepard Seminars, Inc. Cindy Shepard 6953 Charlotte Pike #303 Nashville, TN 37209 (615) 353 7125 www.glennshepard.com Training & Development
Thomas Biodiesel LLC Bill Burden 3736 Bee Cave Rd #1 214 Austin, TX 78746 (512) 291 6582 www.thomasbiodiesel.com Biodiesel Manufacturing
January Renewing Members Aaron's Sales & Lease Ace High Bingo & Saloon Advanced Chiropractic American Classifieds Atmos Energy Aware Central Texas Baird, Crews, Schiller & Whitaker, P.C. BBVA Compass Best Li'L Hairhouse In Temple Big Chew Chew's, Inc. Blackland Research & Extension Center Brockway, Gersbach, Franklin & Niemeier, P.C. BSP Engineers, Inc. Congressman John R. Carter Texas 31 Centex Homes Central Texas 4C, Inc. (Head Start) Central Texas Children's Center Central Texas Council on Alc. & Drug Abuse Centrifugal Castings, Inc. Chaney Cox Construction, Inc. Christ Church School Coca Cola Enterprises
Concentus Media Group Cornerstone Home Lending, Inc. David Coufal Agency Cunningham Real Estate D.R. Horton Dale Carnegie Training J. Philip Davis, Jr., D.D.S. Dietz McLean Optical Co., Inc. Direct Auto Insurance Discover Natural Foods, Inc. Drews/Hunt Builders, LLC Echo Station Apartments Econo Lodge Equipment Depot, Ltd. Express Employment Professionals Firestone Complete Auto Care I 35 Gorilla Lube Harrell & Stoebner, P.C. Hill Country Transit District (The HOP) Insurors Marshall Jaynes, Reitmeier, Boyd & Therrell, P.C. Johnnie's Cleaners & Tailors Johnson Oil Company Junior League of Bell Co/ Second Hand Rose
Temple Says “Howdy! Welcome to Central Texas” at Fort Hood Event By: Susan Howe, Friends of the Temple Public Library Goody bags filled with information and promotional items from Temple Chamber of Commerce members were distributed Feb. 6 at the bi-annual Hood Howdy Information Fair. An estimated 1,200 people attended the event to welcome newly arriving military families at Fort Hood.
Jupe Feeds, Inc. KCEN TV Kiella Homebuilders KWTX TV News Channel 10 KXXV News Channel 25 (ABC) La Quinta Inn Temple Linzy & Thigpen, Attys. Lonestar Structures Mars Petcare US Inc. McLane Group, L.P. Morris Financial Services Odyssey Hospice Oncor Electric Delivery Pattillo, Brown & Hill, L.L.P. Peaceable Kingdom Retreat for Children Pods Central Texas Primus Real Estate Services RE/MAX Temple Belton/ Margaret Pleasant Residence Inn by Marriott Temple Rexel Electrical & Datacom Supplies Richard's Lawn Sprinklers & Pool Service Right at Home For Central Texas RM Rodriguez Construction, LP Rodney Dunn Co., Inc./
Nancy Daniel Rodney Dunn Co., Inc./ Rodney Dunn Shallow Ford Construction Co., Inc SPJST Supreme Lodge State Farm Insurance/ David Jennings Sweet Adelines International Temple Bible Church Temple Feed & Supply Inc. Temple HELP Center Temple Jaycees Temple Meridian Retirement Community Temple Welding Supply, Inc. Temple Belton Board Of REALTORS, Inc. Texell Credit Union Turley Associates, Inc. United Way of Central Texas University of Mary Hardin Baylor Walmart Distribution Center #6083 Waters of Life Christian Center Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC West Temple Orthodontics Wilsonart LLC
“Response from chamber members has been wonderful,” Sheila Poling, Events Coordinator, said. Goody bags filled with promotional items provided by Chamber members are distributed at the Temple Chamber table at Hood Howdy. “We’re pretty outgoing in greeting the soldiers and their families and handing out the goody bags and inviting them to explore our community,” she said.
"Hood Howdy Information Fair is a tremendous opportunity for the recently Why contribute to Hood Howdy? assigned Fort Hood soldiers and their families to learn and understand about the “The first thing that soldiers see is a bright orange bag that welcomes incredible working relationship Fort Hood has with the surrounding community," them to the area, so we hope they take the opportunity to visit Temple Shelly Damo, Fort Hood Commercial Sales Manager, said. "There are over 100 different businesses and organizations that educate and inform the Fort Hood soldiers, who live in Temple and its outlying area, what the community has to offer."
and see all we have to offer,” Sennett Farias, Temple Visitors Center, said. (Cont. on pg. 6)
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Temple Says “Howdy! Welcome to Central Texas” at Fort Hood Event (Cont. from pg. 5) “This is a great way to promote Temple to the newly arriving soldiers and their families,” Patti Thompson of Tanglewood Medical Supply said. “We feel it is important to be a part of the community and want newcomers to be aware if they have a durable medical equipment need, we are here to help.This calendar is just a small thanks for their service to our country.” Jose Alejo of Alejo USA contributed notepads.“Everybody can use one,
whether it’s in their purse, their car, for grocery lists or random notes,” he said. “Hopefully I get some business out of it, but it’s also part of our welcome to the community area for the soldiers and their families at Fort Hood.” The Temple Chamber has participated in Hood Howdy events since 2003. Members who want to participate in future events should plan to provide 300 items for the goody bags. For more information, call the Chamber at (254) 773-2105 or e-mail Sheila Poling at sheila@templetx.org.
Other Chamber members who contributed to Hood Howdy.
A Day Behind Social Services With Leadership Temple By: Sharon Sapp, Chris Peal & Erik Ray, Leadership Temple On Tuesday, January 28, 2014, the Leadership Temple 2013 – 2014 class had their Social Services Day. We visited Feed My Sheep located at 112 West Avenue G, to assist with preparation and serving lunch to those in need. Feed My Sheep daily prepares and distributes sack lunches and one hot meal to any individual who comes to the
kitchen needing something to eat. In 2013, food and monetary donations from various individuals, businesses and churches in the community provided all the necessary items to pre-
pare meals for 365 days, without the kitchen having to purchase any food items. Feed My Sheep also serves as a warming shelter from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. for men when the temperatures outside are frigid. Feed My Sheep was organized when a group of concerned citizens from Temple saw the need to feed the homeless and had strong community support. Feed My Sheep has received assistance from Churches Touching Lives Through Christ regarding a 501 c(3) status and will eventually be a stand alone ministry in the community. Visiting Feed My Sheep gave the class of Leadership Temple the opportunity to see a side of Temple that we normally would not in our daily routines. We were greeted by Ms. Ellen and given a tour of the facility. Feed My Sheep is extremely short-staffed, and our morning visit there was a great opportunity for us to see not only how difficult it is for those at Feed My
Sheep to put together and feed nearly 160 people daily, but for us to see just how many people are in need of help. Our visit to Feed My Sheep gave this 2013-14 class of Leadership Temple our first chance to come together and work as one team in a group setting. It was great to see the class taking charge of the situation and helping in all facets of the Feed My Sheep daily meal. Once all the duties of feeding those in need were completed, we assisted with cleaning the food preparation areas. Our next stop was the Chamber where we participated in a working lunch, while Ann Thompson from the United Way spoke to us regarding the services that the United Way provides to the community and also the various community agencies who receive United Way funding. Thirteen different social service community partners participated in the afternoon event by giving a brief overview of the services their agency provides. The Leadership team was divided into five different groups with a possible case scenario. Each group was to determine which of the social service agencies could assist with the
needs presented in each scenario, by visiting with the agency representatives. The scenarios provided us with a good understanding of the services available regarding various needs in the community such as housing, child care, job training and job assistance, utility assistance and educational. The Temple/Belton social service agencies work very closely with one another when it comes to sharing resources and assisting the needy in this community. Networking is a vital component to each of us as we collaborate together to meet those needs. Temple Leadership enjoyed our Social Services Day as we were able to meet many of the agencies that make a difference in so many lives. Temple is truly a great place to live and work!
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Eco-Lunch and Learn with H-E-B By: Tanya Gray, Keep Temple Beautiful
Join Keep Temple Beautiful for the first Eco-Lunch & Learn of 2014 and explore some of the ways H-E-B is making sustainable practices a part of how they conduct business and how you can too!
nities they serve make it convenient for residents to make environmentally sustainable choices in their daily lives. Environmental education can have a positive impact in any setting. For Susan Ghertner, H-E-B Director of Environmental Affairs will share valu- individuals and businesses looking to engage in environmental education able eco-conscious information with businesses and individuals on KTB's Eco-Lunch & Learn is a perfect tool to get the message out that it is easy being green. Each sesWednesday, February 19 from 12 noon - 1pm at the Temple Chamber of sion raises awareness providCommerce, 2 N. 5th Street. e th r fo re ing tools to improve both ca to H-E-B has received numerous awards and at our work th ve lie be e and work environ“W t recognitions for their support and work to ighbors bu home ne er tt be us es ments. Each Eco Lunch & ak m ly make communities and schools greener.Their nment not on ro vi en Learn is free to the public. initiatives to conserve natural resources, better." ic bl pu e th e rv se As part of their continued to us being energy efficient, building green stores helps ental Affairs commitment to Temple, H-Enm ro vi En of r cto re Di B and school recycling, continues to raise the -Susan Ghertner, H-EB and KTB are asking that bar on environmental quality. "Hundreds of attendees bring 5 plastic bags for recycling to the event non-profit organizations have been supported and you will receive a free reusable bag. A wonderful lunch and goodies through the company's Community Investment Program in support of will also be provided by HEB. environmental programs, stated Susan Ghertner. “We believe that our work to care for the environment not only makes us better neighbors but To RSVP or to be a "Presenter" at future Eco Lunch & Learns, please conhelps us to serve the public better." H-E-B’s environmental sustainability tact Tanya Gray at (254) 493-4000 or tanya@keeptemplebeautiful.org. programs and the companies long-standing commitment to the commu-
Mid Winter Used Book Sale By: Susan Howe, Friends of the Temple Public Library
Teams of volunteers have been sorting books for weeks in preparation for the 6th annual Mid-Winter Used Book Sale set for Feb. 12-15 at the Temple Public Library. Thousands of books presorted into more than 90 categories are offered in a comfortable, roomy setting at the annual event sponsored by the Friends of the Temple Public Library. Fiction, non-fiction, children's books, cookbooks, biographies, mysteries, romance novels, art books, sports books, and computer books will be available. All types of paperbacks and hardback books have been donated for the sale, and most books will be sold for $2 or less. Some current bestsellers, vintage books, and other specialty books will be priced slightly higher. Donations of books for the sale are accepted year round at the Temple Public Library circulation
desk. Volunteers meet weekly throughout the year to sort books in preparation for the four-day event. Building on the success of the Labor Day weekend used book sale, this will be the sixth year for the Mid-Winter sale. Since its inception more than 25 years ago, the Friends Used Book Sale have raised many thousands of dollars for the Temple Public Library for projects not covered by the regular library budget. The public sale Feb. 12-15 will be held in the McLane Room on the third floor of the Temple Public Library in downtown Temple. Shopping hours will be 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Members will have an advance opportunity to shop at the Members’ Night sale from 5 to 8 p.m.Tuesday, Feb. 11. Memberships will be available at the door.
Have you enjoyed an event or program at the Cultural Activities Center before? Help them “Kickstart” this make-over to keep culture alive and thriving in Temple! The Cultural Activities Center in Temple (www.cacarts.org) has just launched a Kickstarter Campaign to finance some much-needed repairs at the facility, including replacing the buckling stage floor, the disintegrating stage curtains and the outdated sound board equipment. More than 90,000 area residents use the facility every year.
To find out more and show your support, search for “Cultural Activities Center” at www.Kickstarter.com.
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The Extra Mile By: Vane Hugo, The Entrepreneur Center of Central Texas
Almost everyone says they go the Extra Mile. Many even believe they do. Some, who actually go there, find it is like the Sahara Desert. Almost no one else is there. Others don’t really go the extra mile. They think, why am I doing this, no one else is, this is nuts! So, they stop going the extra mile. For those who keep going, the rewards are great! Show up early, stay late, do extra work, engage more people, help a coworker, help your boss, go the extra mile with a customer. Be attentive rather than just taking up space. Offer to help. Offer to train employees. Let your initiative shine. Don’t wait for an invitation, just do stuff that moves the company or is just the right thing to do. Lead from the front! Do the dirty little jobs and show other employees how to do things. There is a corollary to Murphy’s Law that goes, “In order to get any-
thing done, you have to do something else first.” Instead of complaining about those things, decide that you like to do what the people who pay you want you to do and do those little pop up tasks that come along. It often takes less time than bringing them to someone else’s attention for resolution or a decision. Like the Nike line, “Just Do It!” As a decision maker, you need to find ways to go the extra mile with your customers. Often customers will tell you exactly how you can
2014 Business Seminar March 18 "How to Supervise People and Lead a Team"
With Glenn Shepard
go the extra mile, if you are listening. I had a friend who planned and executed events for adults. He had a niche, was focused and was doing fairly well. One of his clients asked him to do a birthday party for her pre-teen daughter. He said, “No.” because it wasn’t in his view of what his company was all about. He was asked a similar question soon after and still he said, “No.” He was probably asked about 6 times over the course of a few months from his existing customers for this new service. Finally the light bulb came on. Today, he has a thriving pre-teen girl’s birthday party company, in addition to his other com-
Listen to your customers; they will pave the way for you to go the extra mile.
pany.
Anything a customer will pay you a profitable price to do, as long as it isn't illegal or unethical, you should
do. If they want you to deliver outside your regular area, price it fairly and if they agree, do it! If they want something special, if they'll pay you for it, great. If the customer’s needs require you break a sweat and do manual labor, stop whining, roll up your sleeves, and get paid. • If you just do what you want to do, you might be able to build a business. • If you will do what customers want you to do, you can build an enduring business. • If you then go the extra mile, you can build a greatly admired business. Whenever you do anything, think of that one special extra thing you can do—Then Do It! Going the extra mile will make you stand out and in the long run that is what will make you incredibly successful.
The best managers have learned how to deal with problems without missing a beat. Now you can too! In this short, intensive and enjoyable seminar, you’ll learn how to effortlessly:
* Defuse tension * Derail toxic behavior * Defang even the most malicious employee Energize your people and bring everyone together solidly as a team. Learn the powerful strategies you need to solve your worst workplace problems. Seminar Cost Highly Discounted Your Chamber has worked out a great deal for you on the tuition. Managers have paid as much as $1,295 to hear Glenn Shepard speak. You, as a member of the Temple Chamber, may attend this event for only $129, and your 4th company registration is FREE! Register by Friday, March 14. For more information, call the Temple Chamber of Commerce at (254) 773-2105.