www.brownwoodchamber.org Information compiled by the Brownwood Chamber of Commerce Staff or member submitted unless otherwise noted/Design by the Brownwood Bulletin/ over 7,000 copied printed and distributed. May 10, 2012 Volume 7, Issue 5 Your May 2012 Monthly Chamber Newsletter Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce 600 E. Depot PO Box 880 Brownwood, TX 76804 INSIDE THIS ISSUE Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce Phone: (325) 646-9535 Fax (325) 643-6686 membership @brownwoodchamber.org CHECK OUT OUR UP COMING EVENTS ON PAGE 6 Page 2 • Chamber Luncheon • QuickBooks Workshop Page 3 • Leadership Brownwood Page 4 • Business Showcase Big Success! Page 5 • Ribbon Cuttings • New Members Page 6 • Rodeo Time Page 7 • Buckmasters Banquet Page 8 • Brownwood Store To recognize Texas’ robust travel industry and its important contributions to the state economy, Gov. Rick Perry has designated May 5-13 as Texas Travel and Tourism Week. State and local tourism enti- ties will hold events and travel rallies marking the occasion across the state during the week in conjunction with the Na- tional Travel and Tourism Week. “The Texas travel industry is an impor- tant part of our state’s economy, with travel spending supporting approximately 530,000 jobs and generating nearly $4 billion in state and local taxes in 2011,” Texas Tourism Director Julie Chase said. “We encourage Texans who are planning vacations for the summer and beyond to explore and enjoy some of the exciting attractions the Lone Star State has to offer.” Texas continues to be one of the nation’s leading travel destinations. Travel and tour- ism is one of the state’s largest industries, with an estimated 208.3 million domestic travelers visiting Texas destinations in 2011. Total travel spending was more than $63 billion, a 10 percent increase over 2010. Brown- wood has experienced increased visitor traffic with a 13% jump in hotel oc- cupancy tax collections in 2011. The Brownwood Area Chamber of Com- merce will recognize Travel and Tourism Week with an open house on Thursday, May 10th from 4:30pm-6pm at their offices located in the historic Harvey House at 600 E. Depot St. For more information about the event, visit the events calendar at www.visitbrown- wood.com. Brownwood Chamber to Celebrate Travel and Tourism Week with Open House
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Volume 7, Issue 5
Your May 2012 Monthly Chamber Newsletter
Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce600 E. DepotPO Box 880Brownwood, TX 76804
InsIde ThIs Issue
Brownwood AreaChamber of CommercePhone: (325) 646-9535Fax (325) [email protected]
PrograM DetaiLs SpanningninemonthsfromSeptem-berthroughMay,LeadershipBrown-woodisdesignedtoincreaseindividualandcommunityleadershipskills.Thebeginningretreatfocusesonindividualleadershipstylesandtechniques—andgivestheparticipantsanopportunitytogettoknoweachother.Startingin
Leadership Brownwood began in the mid-80’s by the Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce as a community leadership development program.
2012 Leadership Brownwood graduating class
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A SPECIAL Thank You to…Wendlee Broadcasting for the Live Remote during the Showcase! Kevin Dearing and
the Coliseum Staff for all of their hard work before and after the event!
Thank You For Making The Spring Business Showcase a HUGE Success!
The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce would like to thank all of the sponsors and exhibitors who contributed to the success of our 5th Annual Spring Business Showcase!
GolD SPonSorHoffpauir Outdoor Superstore
SilvEr SPonSorSMcCoy’s Building Supply
Staples
AWArD SPonSorBrownwood Ford-Lincoln
GrAnD PrizE SPonSorHome Depot
“Best Overall Booth” Winner
CongratULatIons to turtle restaurant and gelateria –
winners of the “BEst BUrgEr” contest!
Thank you to all of the AmbAssAdors who helped during the spring business showcase!
Meghan Mask – Wendlee BroadcastingDonna Wilhelm – Auto Glass MagicClark Perez – Flagship InnRay Garza – Texas BankDaniel Hutson – Council Finance, Inc.
Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony on March 12th to celebrate the recent opening of Common Grounds Coffeehouse and Deli. Common Grounds is the newest coffee shop and deli
in Brownwood with a wide selection of organic coffee, tea and treats along with a full deli menu. Listen to live music from local talent on Friday
nights & free wifi is available. Common Grounds is located at 2208 Austin Avenue in Brownwood and can be con-tacted at 325-643-3354.
Pictured above center are Marco and Yesenia Sandoval, owners of Common Grounds Coffeehouse and Deli, sur-rounded by family members,
friends, and Brownwood Chamber ambassadors.
auto Zone–AutoZoneistheNo.1autopartsretailerinAmerica.Theysellautoandlighttruckparts,chemicalsandaccessoriesaswellasautomotivediagnosticandrepairsoftwarethroughALLDATA,diagnosticandrepairinformationthroughalldatadiy.comandautoandlighttruckpartsandaccessoriesthroughAutoZone.com.AutoZoneoffersthousandsofpartsandaccessoriesinitsstores.Butthebestproductweofferisourcustomerservice-andyougetthatfreeofcharge.Ourstoreshavefriendly,knowledgeablepeoplewhoaregladtohelpyou.StopbyyourlocalAutoZone,301E.Commerce,andseehowtheycanhelpyouwithallofyouautomotiveneeds.
aaa Vacuum & Power tool repair–AAAVacuum&PowerToolRepairisownedandoperatedbyNathanandCarolAnnPetersonandoffertheBrownwoodarearepairservicesforvacuumcleaners,sewingmachines,lamps,smallappliancesandpowertools.Visitwww.aaavacuumrepair.comorgivethemacalltodayat(325)646-2841toseehowtheycanmeetyourrepairneeds.
Wally’s Card & Party Factory–BasedinEnnis,Texas,Wally’sisthelargestprivatelyheld,familyownedchainofindependentpartysupplystoresintheUnitedStates.Wally’s,whichoperatesinBrownwoodasCard&PartyFactory,beganovertwodecadesagoandhasgrownsteadilyintooneofthenation’sbestparty-supplyandHalloweencostumemerchants.Stopintheirlocation,601Fisk,forallofyourpartyplanningneedsorvisitwww.wallyspartyfactory.comformoreinformationontheirproductsandservices.
a special tHanK YoU to the following businesses that renewed their Membership in the month of april. We greatly
appreciate your continued support of the Brownwood area Chamber of Commerce and the Brownwood Community.
Brownwood Board of realtorsBrownwood Bulletin
Brownwood Country ClubBrownwood Municiple Police association
Central texas opportunitiesComanche electric Cooperative
Cross Classical academyDepot Liquor
factory ConnectionHoffpauir outdoor superstore
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Mr. W fireworksnew Horizons
oncorPate’s HardwarePerformance Pipe
redstoneSmith Roofing Company
stanley DodgeUnderwood’s Cafeteria
Welcome New Members
AutoZoneJoinstheBrownwoodAreaChamber of Commerce
The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony on April 19th for Auto Zone to welcome them as new members. Auto Zone was founded in 1979 and opened in Brownwood in 1988. They offer free battery testing, alternator testing, and wiper installation. Give them a call at (325) 646-2296 or visit their location at 301 E. Commerce in Brownwood. Pictured are Auto Zone employees with Brownwood Area Cham-ber of Commerce ambassadors and staff.
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May10 Annual Open House Brownwood Chamber of Commerce Boardroom11 5th Annual VLA Dinner Theatre Victory Life Church 15 Law Enforcement Memorial Service Brown County Law Enforcement Center17 Business After Hours Flagship Inn18 Chamber Law Enforcement Luncheon Brownwood Country Club19 Buckmasters Annual Banquet Brownwood Coliseum19-20 Legends Junior Tour Bluebonnet Championship Brownwood Country Club23 Quickbooks Workshop Brownwood Chamber of Commerce Boardroom23 Congressman Mike Conaway Town Hall Meeting Brownwood Chamber of Commerce Boardroom
June1-2 Heartland Rod Run Riverside Park2 Brown Co. Fair Association BBQ & Cookoff Brown County Fair Grounds7-9 Brown County Rodeo Brown County Fair Grounds9 Brown County Rodeo Parade Downtown Brownwood9 Brown County Rodeo Dance Brownwood Coliseum13 Wakeup Wednesday Brownwood Chamber Board Room15-16 Juneteenth Celebration Cecil Holman Park and Bennie Houston Center15 Chamber Monthly Luncheon Brownwood Country Club16 Family Outdoor Expo Riverside Park21 Business After Hours Staples
First Saturday of Every Month is Family Day Lehnis Railroad Museum
A great place to golf, swim, relaxand socialize. Whether it’s making
new friends or maybe all youwant is a great meal in a beautiful
setting then come to theBrownwood Country Club and
enjoy some of the finest food andfellowship that a private club
has to offer. Call today forinformation on membership.
Any Insurance AcceptedAccept Medicaid and Medicare
Sliding Fee Scale • Tuesday Night Late Clinic
For appointments, call Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.3804 Hwy 377, Brownwood
(325)643-5167
CROSS TIMBERS
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Support these local Chamber Members
Davis-MorrisFuneralHome
PO Box 356Brownwood, Texas
76804325-646-5555
McCoysBuildingSupplyCenter
Tony Hill3605 Hwy 377 S
Brownwood, Texas 76801
325-643-2658
Entries Now Being Accepted for the 49th Annual Brown County Rodeo Parade
The 49th annual Brown County Rodeo is fast approaching and organizers are getting set for a great lineup of events and activities including the rodeo parade. As a major component to the rodeo each year, the Brown County Rodeo Parade will travel through Down-town Brown-wood and feature a wide assortment of entries. Entry forms are now being ac-cepted for the parade which will take place Saturday, June 9th at 10am. Participants in the parade should begin lining up at 8:30am for award judging at the Brownwood Coliseum. Awards will be presented for best in-town float, best out of
town float, riding club awards, best decorated vehicles, best antique vehicles, best horse
drawn vehicles, and best bikes/uni-cycle. Brownwood Mayor Stephen Haynes will also select one entry for the Mayor’s Choice Award. There is no fee to enter the parade. Entry forms are available at www.browncountyfai-randrodeo.com or www.brown-woodchamber.org. Entry forms may be returned to the Brownwood Area Chamber of Com-merce office at 600 E. Depot Street. The 49th an-nual Brown County Rodeo will take place June 7, 8, and 9 at the Earl Q. Wilson Arena. For more infor-mation, call the Brownwood Area
Chamber of Commerce at 325-646-9535.
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Aaron’s Sales & Lease Ownership
219 Early Blvd.Early, TX 76802(325) 646-8023
Accu Screen2201 Coggin Avenue
Brownwood, TX 76801(325) 646-7828
www.accuscreen.net
Blaylock Funeral Home1914 Indian Creek RoadBrownwood, TX 769801
(325) 203-4027
Brownwood Bulletin700 CarnegieBrownwood
(325) 646-2541www.brownwoodbulletin.com
Camelot Apartments2001 Slayden
Brownwood, TX 76801(325) 643-4591
Depot Liquor1001 Vine
Brownwood, TX 76801646-3500
Southside Village2801 4th St.
Brownwood, TX 76801(325) 646-1749
www.southsidevillage.net
BuildingPartnerships for a betterCommunity
www.brownwoodtx.com
Buckmasters American Deer Foundation HOT Chapter banquet set Saturday, May 19
The sixth annual Buckmasters American Deer Foundation ban-quet is Saturday, May 19 at the Brownwood Coliseum. Doors will open at 6 p.m. for an eve-ning of great food, games and live auction. The public is invited to come out and help support this charitable organization. For information about the event, call Tim Schoen at (512) 573-0005 or Larry Hart at (325) 642-4307.
Buckmasters American Deer Founda-tion Heart of Texas Chapter held a life hunt for Jason Maas at the Cutbirth Cattle Company Ranch, hosted by Ryan Construction. He is shown with Larry Hart, disabled hunts chairman.
Buckmasters Ameri-can Deer Foundation Heart of Texas Chapter hosted six Hope for the Warriors Hunts during the past year.
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at the historic depot646-9535 • www.VisitBrownwood.com
Stop in today for a Texas Friendly experience!
the brownwood store
Hours are 8-5 Monday-Thursday • 8-4 Fridays
Specializes in gifts for:• The Texan who has moved away• The “new Texan”• The visitor to Texas• The wan-a-be Texan
BROWNWOOD Huge selection of t-shirts, caps, dirt shirts, handpaintedwine glasses, magnets, mugs, history and reference books, throws,postcards, Monopoly, lions and collectable ornaments & coffees
TEXAS books on history, Indians, travel, birding, trails, gardening, cowboys, cookbooks, and children’s books. Dublin Dr Pepper products,wild berry jellies, hot sauce, dips, candles, road kill candles, Texas wildflower books, soaps, lotions and crosses
HARVEY HOUSE and Fred Harvey books, t-shirts and memorabilia
Brownwood area Chamber of
CommerceBoard of Directors
2012-2013
ericMcNeese,ChairmanBrown County Abstract
Dr.DonBostic,pastChairmanRanger College
ChipCampBRMC
AaronDiazStaples
Dr.BillellisHoward Payne UniversityJillevansFamily Services Center