Burleson Star Insert January 2016

Vol. 4, No. 4 • A monthly publication of the Burleson Area Chamber of Commercece

January

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2016 State of the City

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Affiliate Sponsors

Start your 2016 Business and Chamber Year on the right note by attending the Chamber’s 3rd Annual STATE OF THE CITY program on January 21, 2016. Burleson Mayor Ken Shetter will present this popular annual address at the Chamber’s Winter Quarterly Meeting beginning at 11:30 AM at Victory Family Church. Members and community leaders will learn about Burleson’s most recent accomplishments and our city’s continued plans for future success. From job creation to an increased tax base, members will hear about the beneficial impact of growth in our city. “If you want to win, I tell people to bet on Burleson,” Shetter stated at the recent Old Town Station groundbreaking. Our city has many recent successes as proof to that comment. Current significant developments in our city include Old Town Station, a 36,000 square foot office and retail building located on the northwest corner of I-35W and Renfro being built by Dow Management. Old Town Station is the first phase of a five acre development that will anchor the Renfro entry to our city. The anticipated completion date is in late 2016. Under discussion is a 90,000 square foot, three-story building on the site of the former Burleson Police Department, a public/private undertaking. 60,000 square feet will serve as Burleson's Center of Higher Education and 30,000 square feet of retail – the first floor of the building – will be owned by a private development company, 100 Old Town, LLC. Our Economic Development team continues to work on business retention and recruitment, exemplified with the relocation of Stuart Industries (aerospace parts distribution and HQ) and Airforce Airguns (Manufacturer of precision controlled airguns), and the retention of Wagner Smith

into new High Pointe facilities this fall – doubling the size of its former Burleson location. But Mayor Shetter will speak about more than the latest news, sharing his vision to maintain the Burleson lifestyle that appeals to current residents and the newcomers to our community. A closely-held goal of our city leaders is the continued deliberate pursuit to build

the best city in the state for business and for families. Ken Shetter was elected mayor in June 2004 during his second term on Burleson’s City Council. Born and raised in Burleson, he holds an undergraduate and law degree from Baylor University and a Master degree from the American University in Washington D.C. In addition to serving as mayor of Burleson, Shetter is the President of One Safe Place, a non-profit corporation which develops and supports effective crime prevention and crime reduction programs and provides a framework for collaboration among Tarrant County’s public safety and crime prevention network. Title Sponsor for the Winter Quarterly Meeting is long-time Chamber supporter Texas Health Huguley Hospital Fort Worth South. Texas Health Huguley has served the residents of Johnson and south Tarrant Counties since 1977 and recently broke ground on a new six-story hospital building. Affiliate sponsors are Citizens Bank of Texas and Hill College. Tickets to the State of the City may be purchased online at burlesonchamber.com.

CHAMBER WINTER QUARTERLY LUNCHEON Thursday, January 21, 2016

11:30 a.m. at Victory Family Church

There is one Affiliate Sponsorship still available for this meeting.

If you are interested, contact the Burleson Chamber.

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CHAMBER EVENTSFriday, January 8: Lunch & Learn – Get Connected With LinkedIn 11:30a.m. – 1:00p.m. at Burleson Public Library (248 SW Johnson Ave., Burleson)Optimize your profi le page, connect with the right professionals, and create meaningful communications Karen Albert, Director of Marketing, Lillian Custom Homes and Professional Training ConsultantFree Small Business Workshop - Bring Your Own Brown Bag Lunch – Reserve your Seat OnlineCo-Hosted with the Burleson Public Library

Tuesday, January 12: Business After Hours5:30p.m. - 7:00p.m. at El Fenix (885 Ne Alsbury Blvd., Burleson) **Free to Burleson Chamber MembersSponsor & Host: El Fenix Thursday, January 21: Winter Quarterly Luncheon – The State of the City11:30a.m. - 1:00p.m. at Victory Family ChurchFeaturing Mayor Ken Shetter, A Recap of 2015 and the Vision for Upcoming Years $20 Members/$25 Non-Members – Tickets Available OnlineTitle Sponsor: Texas Health Huguley Hospital Fort Worth SouthAffi liates Sponsors: Citizens National Bank of Texas and Hill College

Friday, January 29: Power of Heels Luncheon11:30a.m. - 1:00p.m – Location to be AnnouncedSpeaker: Christy Beam, Burleson resident and author of Miracles from Heaven: A Little Girl, Her Journey to Heaven, and Her Amazing Story of HealingTitle Sponsor: Baylor All Saints Medical Center at Fort Worth | Sweet Sponsor: H-E-B Friday, February 5: Lunch & Learn - Cultivating Innovation and an Entrepreneurial Friendly Community11:30a.m. – 1:00p.m. at Burleson Public Library (248 SW Johnson Ave., Burleson)Presented by Ben Magill, Executive Director, Labor Market Intelligence, Dallas Community College Free Small Business Workshop - Bring Your Own Brown Bag LunchCo-Hosted with the Burleson Public Library Tuesday, February 9: Business After Hours5:30p.m. - 7:00p.m. at Hampton Inn (13251 Jake Ct., Burleson) **Free to Burleson Chamber MembersSponsor & Host: Hampton Inn

Thursday, February 21: BACC Annual Awards Luncheon11:30a.m. – 1:00p.m. – Location to be DeterminedTitle Sponsor: Couch & Russell Financial GroupSTAR Award Sponsors: Citizens National Bank of Texas and H-E-B ATHENA Award Sponsor: Texas Health Huguley Hospital

Visit burlesonchamber.com for more event details.

WEEKLY NETWORKING:Wednesdays: Burleson Business Connections7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. @ Holiday Inn ExpressFor more info, contact Lindsey Crouch at 714-742-0920.Thursdays: New Business Meet & GreetA Networking Group for new business ventures.11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. @ Chili’s Grill & BarFor more info, contact Annmarie Newell at 817-249-4400.Fridays: Burleson Business Builders8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. @ Fresco’sFor more info, contact Linda Molina at 817-447-7371.

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ATHENA Society of Burlesonwww.athenasocietyofburleson.orgAtlas Solar-Texwww.atlassolartex.comBabe’s Chicken Dinner Housewww.babeschicken.comBauer, Sonnywww.afl ac.comBest Homeswww.besthomestexas.comBradley Law Firmwww.bradleylawyers.comBurleson Family Medical Centerwww.burlesonfamilymedical.comBurleson I.S.Dwww.burlesonisd.netBurleson Lion’s Clubwww.burlesonlions.org Burleson Starwww.burlesonstar.netCareity Foundationwww.careity.orgChiropractic & Sports Clinicwww.chiropracticsportsclinic.comCity Marketwww.citymarketburleson.comCleburne Times-Reviewwww.cleburnetimesreview.comCotton Patch Cafewww.cottonpatch.comCovenant Place of Burlesonwww.covenantplaceBurleson.orgD & G Quality Roofi ng, Incwww.dgroofi ng.comDermatology Southwestwww.dermsw.comDragon Service Centerwww.modernusa.comEECU- Your Community Credit Unionwww.eecu.orgFirst Baptist Church Burlesonwww.fbcBurleson.comFort Worth Lumber Cowww.fortworthlumber.com

Gammon Financial, PLLC817-426-9100Grumps Burgerswww.grumpstexas.comHMA Moore Complete OBGYN, Dr. Moorewww.moorecompleteobgyn.comHome Care Extendedwww.homecareextended.comKimberling McFarland & Associateswww.kmacpa.comKuperman, Lester D.D.S. M.S. Incwww.kupermanortho.comLegacy Salons & Day Spawww.legacysalons.comLinda Molina Insurance Serviceswww.lmolina.legalshieldassociate.comLJ Couturewww.ljcouturetexas.comLost Oak Winerywww.lostoakwinery.comLynn Smith Chevroletwww.lynnsmithchevy.comMike Carlson Motor Cowww.mcmcauto.comNorthstar Bankwww.nstarbank.comOncor Electric Deliverywww.oncor.comRachel’s Hope Resalewww.rachelshopresale.orgRe/Max Associates I, Sue Sistrunkwww.remaxassoc-1.comSelf Storage Solutions LLCwww.joshuastorage.comSpring Creek Barbequewww.springcreekbarbeque.comSpringleaf Financial Serviceswww.slfs.comState Farm Insurance, Art Bruckswww.artsmyagent.comTNT Embroiderywww.tntembroiderytx.comWoolard’s Custom Jewelerswww.facebook.com/woolardscustomjewelers

Adams TackSuzanne Adams5668 E Hwy 67Alvarado, TX 76009817-916-4490www.adams-tack.comFarm Supplies Keller Williams Johnson County Commercial DivisionMark Nation308 E. Renfro St. Suite 104Burleson, TX 76028972-342-0584www.kwcommercial.comRealtors

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The Chamber members whose logos and names are proudly displayed on these two pages represent those members whose financial support has allowed us to enjoy a great year in 2015. They have sponsored our four Quarterly Meetings, the Awards Luncheon, the BISD New Teacher Luncheon and five Power of Heels Luncheons. Our four Special Events – the Burleson Honey Tour Bike Ride, the Chamber’s Annual Golf Tournament, and the Burleson Holiday Bazaar are underwritten by these members. The members here indicate only those sponsors who have invested $1,000 or more in sponsorship funds this year; many other members – too many to list here – have sponsored events for smaller amounts, provided in kind donations, or served with countless hours of volunteerism. To learn how you can support the Chamber and promote your business through sponsorships in 2016, contact the Chamber or review our 2016 Sponsorship Guide located on our Chamber website under the “Members” section. To our many 2015 Partners: THANKS for your support of the Burleson Area Chamber of Commerce. Our success is not possible without you.

Thank you 2015 Chamber Sponsors

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Area Waste Solutions Atmos Energy

Christian Brothers Automotive - Burleson DFW Waste Oil Service, Inc. Embry Land and Cattle Co. Family Toyota of Burleson

Rasco & Rasco, PC

ABCO Roofing, Inc. Alltech O&P Services, LLC

Alpha & Omega Pest Control American National Bank of Texas

ATHENA Society of Burleson Batteries + Bulbs

Baylor All Saints Medical Center at Fort Worth

Burleson Area Midday Rotary Burleson Rotary Club

Century 21/A-One Home Team Chick-fil-A

Citizens National Bank of Texas City Market

Colonial Savings Couch & Russell Financial Group Encore Alsbury Apartment Homes

First National Bank of Burleson Gammon Financial, PLLC

Hill College Justice Insurance

Kuperman Orthodontics LKQ North Texas

Lynn Smith Chevrolet Mike Carlson Motor Co.

Northstar Bank Old Pro Roofing

Our Place Restaurant Pinnacle Bank

Re/Max Associates #1, Dave Buske Service First Mortgage

Star Bank of Texas State Farm Insurance, Art Brucks

Texas Health Huguley Hospital Fort Worth South

Texas Overhead Door The Sign Solution

Top Producers Real Estate Top Texas Realty

Turning Point Church Vision City

Woolard's Custom Jewelers

2015 Sponsors Continued...

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Members:• Leslie Asher, Stevan Buren Roofi ng & Windows• Sonny Bauer, Afl ac Supplemental Insurance• Lisa Deese, Meals on Wheels of Johnson & Ellis County• Rachel House, Pit to Palace Cleaning• Debbie Martin, Fort Worth Star-Telegram• Jeff Montgomery, Pinnacle Bank• Rhit Moore, Century 21 Judge Fite• Bruce Nelson, Legal Shield / Go Small Biz

• Kelly Qualls, Community Representative• Jason Reynolds, Visioxns Realty & Investments Inc.• Jackie Stephenson, Thrive Life Foods• Stephanie Thomas, First Western Title• Mary Warren, Eliot Management Group

For more information or to fi nd outhow to become involved with theDiplomats, contact the Chamber.

DIPLOMATS

RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS

Huguley Medical Associates; 777 S. Burleson Blvd., 2nd fl oor, Burleson; 817-568-4556; www.huguleymedicalassociates.com; Clinics-Medical Practice/Groups

Star Bank of Texas; 2500 SW Wilshire Blvd., Burleson; 817-710-8888; www.starbanktexas.com; Bank

Grumps Burgers; 108 S Main St., Burleson; 817-447-8800; www.grumpstexas.com; Restaurant

Hill College; 130 E Renfro St., Burleson; 817-295-7392; www.hillcollege.edu; Schools - College

Keller Williams Realty, Karan Wethington; 308 E Renfro Suite 104, Burleson; 817-929-3189; www.kw.com/kw/agent/kwethington; Realtor

Christian Brothers Automotive - Burleson; 350 NW John Jones Dr., Burleson; 817-447-6060; www.cbac.com/Burleson; Automobile - Repairs/Service

Vision City; 1169 N Burleson Blvd., Suite 131, Burleson; 817-426-6060; www.visioncityburleson.com; Optometrists/Ophthalmology

State Farm Insurance, Art Brucks; 100 NW Renfro St., Suite 101, Burleson; 817-295-2211; www.artsmyagent.com; Insurance/Insurance Benefi ts

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AMBASSADORS

President: Audrey Gibson, Encore Alsbury Apartment Homes

President Elect: Tami King, Couch & Russell Financial Group

Secretary: Danielle Elston, Upper Cut Salon

Sergeant of Arms: Terri Trefger, TNT Embroidery

Past President: Melissa McCoy, Burleson NOW Magazine

Members:

Debbie Arney, American National Bank of Texas

Kevin Cooksey, Farmers Insurance

Elizabeth Claypool, Pit to Palace Cleaning

Terrie Goodloe, Service First Mortgage

Jack Mattson, LegalShield (Legal & Business Services)

Ruth Moor, Gonzo Strategies

Jeannie Moss, Springleaf Financial Services

Terri Perez, Looking Suite at Legacy Salons

Dan Taylor, Community Representative

Amber Tollison, Century 21/ A-One Realty

For more information or to fi nd out how to become involved with

the Ambassadors, contact the Chamber.

RIBBON CUTTINGS

Stampede Harley-Davidson; 240 N. Burleson Blvd., Burleson; 866-698-9090; www.stampedeharley.com; Recreational Vehicles

The Power of Heels is proud to host Christy Beam, author of the memoir, MIRACLES FROM HEAVEN: A Little Girl, Her Journey to Heaven, and Her Amazing Story of Healing as keynote speaker to kick off the first luncheon of 2016. The Power of Heels is the women’s

division of the Burleson Area Chamber of Commerce. Miracles from Heaven is a true story of faith

and blessings. Christy and her family witnessed a live miracle through their daughter Annabel, who was plagued by a chronic illness at a young age, survived a life altering accident and a journey to Heaven, resulting in the remarkable disappearance of the symptoms caused by her chronic disease. Beam shares this remarkable story of how she and her family overcame the trials that surrounded them.

“This journey has taught me to remember that no matter how hard things get, I am now and have been blessed beyond measure and for that I am so grateful!” says Beam. “I have always been passionate about reading and developing readers which has led me to write my first book and share God’s message. The message I want to share is to stay faithful to God in all times whether it be trials and tribulations or seasons of blessings because God is FAITHFUL!”

“Excitement is building among the Power of Heels team as we prepare for an extraordinary year!” said Kelly Qualls, 2016 Power of Heels Chair. “One of the goals of the Power of Heels is to inspire and motivate women leaders in and around our community to succeed not only in their business world but in their personal lives as well. I believe we will have a dynamic year in 2016!”

The Power of Heels luncheon will take place on Friday, January 29, 2016. Doors open at 11:30 AM and the meeting will conclude at 1:00 PM. Check the chamber website for location details. Tickets are $15 for Chamber members, $20 for Non-Members and $20 at the door.

Christy Beam, Burleson Author to Speak at January Power of Heels Luncheon

TITLE SPONSOR

SWEET SPONSOR

RSVP online at burlesonchamber.com or contact the Burleson Chamber at 817-295-6121.

Bake Diva's Bakery; 628 SW Wilshire Blvd., Burleson; 817-426-5522; www.bakedivas.com; Sweets/Bakeries

Keller Williams Commercial Realty; 308 E. Renfro St. Suite 104, Burleson; 972-342-0584; www.kwcommercial.com; Realtors

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Thanks to our 2015 Business After Hours Sponsors! Thanks to these members who graciously hosted our Members in 2015 with BUSINESS AFTER

HOURS, where an average of 50 – 75 members and guests enjoyed libations, great food, awesome door prizes and most of all, NETWORKING with our fellow Chamber members.

Are you interested in hosting a Business After Hours at your location in 2016? Contact Sherri Sechrist at the Chamber for more information.

Thanks again to 2016 Business After Hours Hosts!

Southern Oaks Golf Course

Citizen's Bank of Texas

Comfort Inn & Suites

Old Texas Brewing Co.

Lost Oak Winery

Top Texas Realty

Pinnacle Bank

WestStar Mortgage

Hiley Hyundai

NorthStar Bank & Orr & Associates Real Estate

Sunset Winery & Villa Dianna

North Texas Jellystone & H-E-B