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Bigger and Better in Mineral Wells: A Banquet Not to be Forgotten! The 2016 Annual Chamber Banquet, entitled; “Bigger and Better in Mineral Wells” held at the beautiful Holiday Hills Country Club was one that will not soon be forgotten. A sold out crowd of 350 people filled the club with electric energy. Serving as the emcee for the evening, John Kuhn, Superintendent of MWISD, made introductions and kept the program moving along as anticipation for guest speaker, Chad Prather built. This year’s banquet saw an updated format, featuring an abbreviated awards ceremony and an added entertainment component. During the networking hour The Snuff Garrett Band helped to set the tone for the evening. After outgoing Chairman Mitch Bradshaw provided a year in review and incoming Chairman Raymond Greenwood focused on the year going forward, awards were given out and Chad Prather made his entrance. Chad focused his time with us on highlighting the steps needed to continue to move forward as individuals, businesses, organizations and the community as a whole. Quoting Walt Whitman’s poem “The Welcome Man”, Chad talked about how we must “deliver the goods” to those we serve and do business with. To be successful in our endeavors to deliver the goods we must have these things: vision, passion, discipline, risk, and faith. Closing out the evening, Ken Williamson, President of First Financial Bank and presenting sponsor for this year’s banquet, awarded a $1,000 door prize to Jeremy Fry. Thank you again to all of our sponsors. Mark your calendars now for the 2017 Chamber Banquet, scheduled for Monday, September 18, 2017. Congratulations to These Award Winners! Chairman’s Award – Police Chief Dean Sullivan Ambassador of the Year – Candi Pearson Outstanding Individual Member – Brian Bennett Outstanding Industrial Partner – Genesys Aerosystems Outstanding Small Business of the Year – Bennett’s Office Supply Business of the Year – Famous Mineral Water Company Col. Willie Casper Jr. Lifetime Achievement Award – Bill Bennett
Employer of the Year – Genesys Aerosystems
Volunteers Needed Junior Achievement is a non profit organization that places an emphasis on local businesses assisting in educating children on topics such as financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship. Volunteers are needed to help teach classes to students at the junior high and high school levels this fall. Contact Ryan at (940)325-2557 for more information on how you can get involved.
Board of Directors Raymond Greenwood- Chairman of the Board Suddenlink Roger Smith-Chair Elect Genesys Aerosystems Kelli Buschow-Vice Chair Nix Rental Homes Dacey Malone-Finance Chair Titan Bank Linda Porter-Bradford-Secretary Children’s Alliance Center Mitch Bradshaw-Past Chairman Ace Hardware Brian Bennett Bennett’s Office Supply & Equipment
September Board Notes Elected Officers for next year: Chairman-Raymond Greenwood, Chair Elect-Roger Smith, Vice Chair-Kelli Buschow, Secretary-Linda Porter-Bradford, Finance Chair-Dacey Malone. Committee Chairs were approved: Workforce and Education-Kelli Buschow, AmbassadorsCandi Pearson, Interim Tourism-John Ludlum. Approved Carol Elder and Jennifer Fincher to a new 3-year term on Tourism Committee. Received an update on the Regional Haze Rule Filing. Reviewed last year’s accomplishments and activities. Action Items: The board decided for the next year they will meet on a bimonthly basis with Executive Committee and Board Teams meeting on months in between. Discussed date for Board Workshop and Training with Wes Jurey. Goal of the workshop will be to determine Chamber’s role in Envision Mineral Wells and achieving better alignment between the Chamber and community’s efforts. Chamber Board voted to join lawsuit against Department of Labor’s Overtime Rule. Voted on 2016 Employer of the Year.
Casey Lister Baum-Carlock Bumgardner Funeral Home Mel Kincaid First Baptist Church Mineral Wells John Ludlum Ram Country Dodge Rhett Warren The Warren Firm, PLLC Major Investors Chairman’s Council: City of Mineral Wells, First Financial Bank, Jerry Durant Auto Group, Mineral Wells Chevy Buick GMC, Mineral Wells Index, QXFM Radio, Ram Country Dodge, Community National Bank, Texas Farm Bureau Insurance
{Ambassador|Spotlight} Name: Laur en W r ight Business/ how long have you worked here? Clar k Gar dens; 3 years Title: Dir ector of Events Education: Tar leton State Univer sity – Bleed Purple! Family/Pets: W in nie, m y new ly pur ch ased Volk sw agen Tiguan
Executive Members: Baum-Carlock-Bumgardner Funeral Home, Oncor Electric Delivery, Texas Gas Service, First National Bank of Santo
Hobbies: Coo kin g, boxing, hanging ou t w ith fr iends.
Staff Ryan Roach President Marcelinda Williams Director of Member Services
Years of Service as an Ambassador: 10 m onths
Nikki Bossaller Office Manager Blaire Zahn Tourism Director Rachel Lively Director of Sales & Marketing
The Mineral Wells Area Chamber of Commerce and Convention and Visitors Bureau advances, supports and promotes the economic vitality of the Mineral Wells Area and Palo Pinto County.
Mineral Wells Area Chamber of Commerce 511 E. Hubbard St. P.O. Box 1408 Mineral Wells, TX 76067 Phone: (940) 325-2557 Fax: (940) 328-0850 Web: www.mineralwellstx.com www.visitmineralwells.org Follow us on:
Something most people do not know about me: I love w r iting p eople bir thday cards, thank you’s and thinking of you cards.
Why I became an Ambassador? After going thr ough Leader sh ip (Class 21 is th e best!) I fell in love with Mineral Wells and the hard working people that strive to make the town better. I wanted to keep learning about the town and contribute to the community. The Chamber is important to me because: They w or k har d to advocate for th e businesses in the community. What is your passion for Mineral Wells? I w ould love for p eople to utilize Clar k Gardens not just for recreation purposes but for educational reasons, to better their mental and physical health and know that we are here to support the change in the community.
NEWSLETTER We love helping Members promote their businesses and events! INSERTS Basic Investors have the opportunity to submit two newsletter
inserts per year. Entrepreneur, Premier, Executive and Chairman's Council Investors have the opportunity to submit four inserts per year. Due to weight restrictions, there is a limit on the number of inserts included with the newsletter. It’s important that you contact the Chamber as soon as possible to be added to the monthly list. (Don’t spend the money printing without checking with us first.) If your insert is not received by the deadline, alternates on the waiting list will be contacted & given your spot. Questions? Want to include your insert in a future newsletter? Contact Nikki at
[email protected] or (940) 325-2557.
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Renewing Investors PREMIUM The Cliffs Walmart ENTREPRENEUR Best Western Club House & Suites Suddenlink Sutherlands Whataburger
Bloom Gift Shop At Clark Gardens
BASIC Bethany Home Health CASA-Hope for Children Cowtown Society of Western Music Countryside Baptist Church Disaster Relief Team of Palo Pinto Co. Double H Tire First Christian Church
BASIC, Cont. Gilbert Saw Shop Jin’s Express MHD Construction Mineral Wells Art Association Noah’s Ark Thrift Store Palo Pinto County Crime Stoppers Palo Pinto County Rainbow Room Red’s Grocery, Gas, Grill & Motel State Farm-April Martin VF Factory Outlet The Washhouse The Women’s Pavillion FRIENDS Louella Blankenship Steve & Lyn Butcher Candee Petrie-Sparks
New Members
Mineral Wells Little League Aaron Brannan Batting Cage
Advanced Total Kar Kare (940) 325-5945 2104 E Hubbard St Mineral Wells
M & B Water Treatment (817) 598-0626 3027 Sunrise Trail Weatherford
Carter BloodCare (817) 412-5116 2205 Hwy 121 Bedford
S & K Automotive (940) 325-5171 604 SE 12th Ave Mineral Wells
Wallace Insurance (940) 325-9175 911 E Hubbard St. Mineral Wells
Chamber of Commerce Membership—A Great Business Investment Aaron Cox, CEO, Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives The great economic engine that is Texas keeps churning every day and because of the businesses that fuel it, we as Texans enjoy great places to live, work and play. One key component in that engine is the local chamber of commerce. In the past, chambers have been viewed by some as socializing bodies where business people come together to network. Although still a valuable networking venue, today’s chamber is much more. In every arena from business advocacy, to economic and community development, to education and workforce development, chambers fight for business interest to ensure there is an environment in which they can thrive. The Shapiro Group, an Atlanta based research firm surveyed 2,000 Americans and found that chamber membership causes consumers to see a business in a more positive light and increases the likelihood that they will shop or purchase services from chamber member businesses. A company that is highly involved with its local chamber sees that consumers are 10 percent more likely to think that its products stack up better against its competition and 19 percent are more likely to think favorably of the company in general. Small business is the backbone of America and the bulk of chamber memberships. The results for this segment are particularly striking. If a person knows that a small business is a member of the local chamber, the business will see a 49 percent increase in consumer favorability ratings, a 51 percent increase in consumer awareness, and an eighty percent (80%) increase in the likelihood of patronage. There are two keys to receiving the benefits of local chamber membership. First, a business has to be a member. Second, businesses must work internally and with their local chamber to make customers and potential customers aware of their affiliation. This means be active, be visible and proudly display your membership in the local chamber of commerce. Texas has some of the absolute best chambers of commerce in the nation. During Chamber of Commerce Week (October 17 – 21), stop in, say hello, and get involved today and ensure your future.
Congratulations to Southwire, the September 2016 Member of the Month. Thank you for the investment you have made in our community by planting trees and giving away school supplies and the aid that was sent to the victims of the Louisiana flooding.
Congratulations to the Mineral Wells Women’s Club, the September 2016 Business Beautification Winner! The ladies at the Mineral Wells Women's Club have worked hard on the landscaping in order to bring more beauty to our downtown area!
DQ Big Game of the Week Mineral Wells VS Kennedale Community Pep Rally Friday, October 21
2601 E. Hubbard
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