Burleson Star Insert May 2016

Vol. 4, No. 8 • A monthly publication of the Burleson Area Chamber of Commercece

May

1044 SW Wilshire BlvdBurleson, TX 76028

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“One of the best bike rides in North

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--Steve Davisvis

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Now in its 18th Year, the Burleson Honey Tour Bicycle Ride will take place on Saturday, May 28th. For 17 years, the Honey Tour has been delighting bicycling enthusiasts from across Texas with its 67, 46, 30 and 7 Mile Routes. The three longer routes feature rest stops roughly every ten miles; the 7 Mile Route has its own mid-point rest stop to serve beginners or families with younger riders. New to the 2016 event is the addition of a 22 Mile Route for those riders not quite ready for the longer distances. Organized by the Burleson Area Chamber of Commerce, a portion of this year’s proceeds will be donated to Burleson Boy Scouts Troop #11. “Every year, the Boy Scouts and their parents are some of our best volunteers,” says Chamber President Sherri Sechrist. “We’re pleased to formally partner with the Boy Scouts who contribute so much to the Honey Tour.”

Here’s what participants from previous years say about the Burleson Honey Tour Bicycle Ride. “Wow! What a great ride.” “I'll definitely be riding this one next year! Well done, Burleson!” “One of the most scenic rides in North Texas, with long views to the horizon across pasture and farmland and never long depressing views of the road.” “Be sure to keep this one on your calendar for next year.“

Register now to participate in the 18th Annual Honey Tour Bicycle Ride on Saturday, May 28th. The ride has two starts: 8:00am for the 67 and 46 Mile Routes and 8:15am for the 30, 22 and 7 Mile Routes. Course closes at 2pm. Cost is $30 per rider or $25 per rider for a family of four or more if you register by May 15th. You can register online at honeytour.athlete360.com or stop by the Chamber offices to pick up a registration form. Pre-registration includes your ride fee, rider goodie bag, 18th Annual Honey Tour T-Shirt and an entry to win a beautiful gold and diamond pendant from Woolard’s Jewelers or two (2) Carbon Fiber Wheels, thanks to long-time supporter, Spoke's Bicycles & Service. Not a cyclist but want to participate in this city-wide tourism event? There are several volunteer opportunities ranging from set-up, route support and finish line fun! Contact the Burleson Chamber at (817) 295-6121 to see how you can help!

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CHAMBER EVENTS

Friday, May 6: Lunch & Learn11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Burleson Public Library (248 SW Johnson Ave., Burleson)Nobody Wants to Smell a Rose Named Skunk - Making Sure Your Branding Says the Right ThingPresented by Gerry Rubendall, Gonzo StrategiesFree Small Business Workshop - Bring Your Own Brown Bag LunchCo-Hosted with the Burleson Public Library Tuesday, May 10: Business After Hours Networking5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Peter Piper Pizza (1551 SW Wilshire., Burleson)Free to Burleson Chamber MembersHosted & Sponsored by Peter Piper Pizza Friday, May 20: Power of Heels LuncheonAllen Forte, Executive Development & Performance Coach, People Programs Group., Inc.11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Turning Point Church$20 BACC Members; $25 Non-Members; All Meeting Tickets $25 after May 18Title Sponsor: Citizens National Bank of Texas Venue Sponsor: ER @ BurlesonSweet Sponsor: H-E-B Saturday, May 28: 18th Annual Burleson Honey Tour Bike RideRide or Volunteer! 7 mile, 22 mile, 30 mile, 46 mile and 67 mile routesStart/End at Centennial High School; Group Discounts End May 15Register to ride online at honeytour.athlete360.comTitle Sponsor: H-E-BBanking on Bikes Sponsors: Community National Bank & Trust of Texas and Northstar Bank of Texas Tuesday, June 14: Business After Hours Networking5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Verizon Wireless (739 SW Wilshire Blvd., Burleson)Free to Burleson Chamber MembersHosted & Sponsored by Verizon Wireless Thursday, June 16: Summer Quarterly LuncheonEddie Gossage, President and General Manager of Texas Motor Speedway11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Nazarene Christian AcademyTitle Sponsor: Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center Fort WorthAffi liate Sponsors: First National Bank of Burleson & Spectrum Business SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, September 17 — GOLDEN GALACelebrating 50 Years of Chamber Excellence

Visit burlesonchamber.com for more event details.

WEEKLY NETWORKING:Wednesdays: Burleson Business Connections7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. @ Family Toyota of BurlesonFor 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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Advance Auto Partswww.advanceautoparts.comAgTexas, Farm Credit Serviceswww.agtexaas.comAlsbury Villaswww.sphixdevelopment.comAwards By MasterCraftwww.awardsbymastercraft.comBarrett, Sonya D., PLLCwww.sonyacpa.comBaylor Emergency Medical Center- Burlesonwww.baylorburleson.comBruce A. Gilliam, CPA817-295-8144Cantey Hanger, LLPwww.canteyhanger.comCheldan Homeswww.cheldanhomes.comChristian Brothers Automotive - Burlesonwww.cbac.com/burlesonFirst Western Title Cowww.fi rstwesterntitle.comHarmon Insurance Agencywww.harmonins.com

Hiley Hyundaiwww.hileyhyundai.comHonda of Burlesonwww.hondaofburleson.comLaurel Land of Fort Worthwww.laurellandfortworth.comLee Productswww.leeproductsonline.comLegal Shield / Go Small Bizwww.greatworkplan.com/bnelsonLegalShield (Legal & Business Services)www.greatlegalbenefi t.com/jackmattsonM R Butcher Companywww.1stchoicerealty.netMayfi eld - Kiser Funeral Homewww.cpmfuneralhome.comMcClendon Construction Co, Inc817-295-0066Mr. G's Carpetwww.mrgfa.comNewsome Construction Incwww.newsomeconstruction.comPerdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins & Mottwww.pbfcm.com

Peter Piper Pizzawww.peterpiperpizza.comQuisenberry Constructionwww.quisenberryconstruction.comSchlotzskys / Cinnabonwww.schlotzskys.comSouthern Oaks Golf Coursewww.southernoaksgolf.comSpectrum Businesswww.business.spectrum.comSpice Rack Bar & Grillwww.spicerackgrill.comThe Cabinetrywww.thecabinetrytx.comTop Producers Real Estate, Dorcas Williswww.topproducersrealestate.comVapor Depotwww.txvapordepot.comVillagio Resorts LLCwww.villagioresorts.com

3 King RanchTami King128 E. King St.Burleson, TX 76028817-404-6080www.3kingranch.orgNon-Profi t 8th MedicalJanis Goulder384 SW Johnson Ave., Ste ABurleson, TX 76028817-447-7988Medical Practice/Groups Breitling Consulting, LLC.Leah Whitney308 E. Renfro St. Suite 200Burleson, TX 76028817-447-0098www.breitlingconsulting.comEnvironmental Consultants Buffalo Wild WingsKelly Guiles12832 South FreewayBurleson, TX 76028817-295-9464www.buffalowildwings.comRestaurant Design S StudiosKaren Ward130 NW John Jones Dr.Burleson, TX 76028817-426-9292www.design-s-studios.comHair/Nail Salons

DFW Realtors of TexasSteven RussellBurleson, TX 76028817-996-0772www.dfwrealtorstx.comRealtors Flying Tire Motorcycle SouthTroy Schiell456 N. Broadway St.Joshua, TX 76058682-312-9490www.fl yingtiresouth.comAutomobile - Repairs/Service Keller Williams Realty Jan BradleyJan Bradley308 E. Renfro St.Burleson, TX 76028817-320-6131www.janbradley.kwrealty.comRealtors Our Humbled Hearts of HopeMandy Linthicum301 N. Ridgeway Dr.Cleburne, TX 76033817-891-2832www.ourhumbledheartsofhope.comNon-Profi t The Heights ChurchKody Hughes510 SW Wilshire Blvd.Burleson, TX 76028817-558-2121www.heightslife.orgNon-Profi t Organizations

The Hulsey Law Firm, PLLCTodd Hulsey7101 Bryant Irvin Road #16622Fort Worth, TX 76162817-487-8067www.hulseylawfi rm.comAttorneys/Law Firms



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The Chamber’s purpose and goals are defined by Chamber and community leaders elected by the Chamber membership. The role of the Board of Directors is to ensure the organization adheres to its mission, to serve as an advocate for its members and for business in Burleson. In January, four new members joined the Board of Directors. Newly elected to three year terms were Brendan Bagnell, Turning Point Church; Jim Greener, H-E-B Plus; Chris Sutton, Chris Sutton Insurance; and Dan Taylor, Burleson Star. These four community leaders join a dedicated slate of Directors already holding leadership roles: Jason Bagley, Area Waste Solutions, Inc.; Craig Couch, Couch & Russell Financial Group; Kurt Jaeger, City Market; Norman Meyer, Christian Brothers Automotive Center – Burleson; Ruth Moor, Gonzo Strategies; Devohn Pugh, Your New Neighborhood; Russ Richardson, Community National Bank & Trust of Texas; Adam Russell, First National Bank of Burleson; Lisa Schwarz, Crazy8 Ministries; Mary Warren, Eliot Management Group; and Russ Weaver, Texas Health Huguley Hospital Fort Worth South. Four individuals serve the Chamber in an Ex-Officio (non-voting) Director capacity: Justin Bond, City of Burleson Economic Development; Mikala Hill, Burleson Independent School District; Nancy Holland, Hill College; and Chief Billy Cordell, Burleson Police Department. These individuals provide a vital link between the Chamber, the city, and our community’s education system. The current Chamber Executive Committee is Russ Richardson, Chairman of the Board; Craig Couch, Vice-Chairman; Russ Weaver, Vice-Chairman Elect; Chris Sutton, Secretary; Kurt Jaeger, Treasurer, and Adam Russell, Past Chairman. Now in his final year of service, Past Chair Adam Russell says, "I’m proud of where the Chamber is today. The mission of the Burleson Chamber is to serve as an advocate for our members and we're on that track. Serving as chair of the Chamber Board was a great opportunity to network, build new relationships and serve in our great community." The Chamber extends its thanks to four Directors whose Board terms expired after multiple years of Board leadership. These past Board members are Aly Allen-Engstrom, United Way; Phillip Marcantel, H-E-B Plus; and Bill Mecke, KWS Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Special thanks is extended to Lisa Keese with Service First Mortgage and a Past Chairman of the Board. Lisa’s Board dedicated service to the Chamber spanned six consecutive years of leadership. Directors bring their collective professional knowledge and experience to the management of the Chamber. They are willing and ready Chamber representatives and volunteers, create a clear vision for the Chamber, and share a common commitment to the Chamber’s success. Every Chamber Board member stands ready to assist our members. Directors welcome member calls and inquiries about the Chamber, their role of service and our mission.

“Serving as chair of the Chamber Board was a great opportunity to network, build new relationships and serve

in our great community.” —Adam Russell, 2016 Past Chair

Left to Right: Russ Richardson, Ruth Moor, Adam Russell, Mary Warren, Russ Weaver, Devohn Pugh, Kurt Jaeger, Nancy Holland, Norm Meyer, Craig Couch, Dan Taylor, Chris Sutton, Justin Bond, Jim Greener, Lisa Schwarz, Brendan Bagnell, Chief Billy Cordell; Not Pictured: Mikala Hill


DIPLOMAT MEMBERS

RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS

Lillian Custom Homes; 1164 Indigo Rd., Joshua; 972-937-8990; www.lilliancustomhomes.com; Homebuilder

Old Texas Brewing Co.; 112 W Ellison St., Burleson; 817-447-2337; www.old-town-brew.com; Restaurants

Mountain Valley Country Club; 391 Clubhouse Dr., Joshua; 817-295-7126; www.mountainvalleycc.com; Golf Courses/Country Clubs

LKQ North Texas - Burleson; 2955 S I35W, Burleson; 817-759-3016;www.lkqcorp.com; Manufacturing

HMA Moore Complete OBGYN, Dr. Moore; 11803 S Fwy., Suite 213, Burleson; 817-293-1403; www.moorecompleteobgyn.com; Physicians/Surgeons

Vapor Depot; 339 NW Renfro St., Burleson; 817-447-2447; www.txvapordepot.com; Specialty Retail

• Chair: Jason Reynolds, Visions Realty & Investments Inc.• Vice Chair: Mary Warren, Eliot Management Group• Secretary: Kelly Qualls, Community Volunteer• Elise Athans, Huguley Medical Associates• Sonny Bauer, Afl ac Supplemental Insurance• Rachel Sparks, Pit to Palace Cleaning• Bert Quintanilla, Stevan Buren Roofi ng & Windows• Debbie Martin, Fort Worth Star-Telegram

• Jeff Montgomery, Pinnacle Bank• Rhit Moore, Century 21 Judge Fite• Bruce Nelson, Legal Shield / Go Small Biz• Dallas Owen, Regency Offi ce & Promotional Products• Valerie Stevens, Service First Mortgage• Stephanie Thomas, First Western Title

For more information or to fi nd out how to become involved with the Diplomats, contact the Chamber.


RIBBON CUTTINGS

Prestige Dermatology of Burleson; 621 SW Johnson Ave. Ste C, Burleson; 817-766-7421; www.prestigedermatology.com; Dermatology

Align Chiropractic; 319 NW Renfro St. Ste A, Burleson; 817-426-4950; www.alignburleson.com; Chiropractor/Health & Wellness

Stringer Realty Group; 344 SW Wilshire Blvd, Suite H, Burleson; 682-312-5511; www.stringerrealtygroup.net; Realtor

Hometown Commercial Roofi ng; Burleson; 1-800-434-2231; www.hometowncommercialroofi ng.com; Roofi ng

The Hulsey Law Firm, PLLC; Burleson; 817-487-8067; www.hulseylawfi rm.com; Attorneys/Law Firms

Keller Williams Realty, Jan Bradley; 308 E. Renfro St., Burleson; 817-320-6131; www.janbradley.kwrealty.com; Realtor

Flying Tire Motorcycle South; 456 N. Broadway St., Joshua; 682-312-9490; www.fl yingtiresouth.com; Automobile - Accessories

AMBASSADOR MEMBERSChair: Tami King, 3 King RanchChair Elect: Amber Tollison, Century 21 A-One/Home TeamSecretary: Debbie Arney, American National Bank of TexasSergeant at Arms: Dan Taylor, Burleson StarPublic Relations: Kevin Cooksey, Farmers InsuranceMacy Carlock, The Upper Cut SalonReagan Couch, Couch & Russell Financial GroupAudrey Gibson, Encore AlsburyTerrie Goodloe, Service First MortgageJack Mattson, LegalShieldMelissa McCoy, Burleson NOW MagazineRuth Moor, Gonzo StrategiesJeannie Moss, Springleaf Financial ServicesTerri Perez, Looking Suite at Legacy SalonsTerri Trefger, TNT EmbroideryXinia Ulrich, Sparkall CleanersFor more information or to fi nd out how to become involved with the Ambassadors, contact the Chamber.


The winner of the Chamber’s 2015 Shooting STAR Small Business of the Year is Cool Dog Graphics (CDG), a full-service sign, graphics and marketing company. In business for six years and a Chamber member since 2011, CDG was founded on the principle of providing exceptional service to people: treating others the way they would like to be treated. Owners Max and Teresa Andrews say most of their customers come through word-of-mouth and referrals. Customers referring customers is a true testimony to CDG’s dedication to world class customer service for any job large or small, from producing a single sign or banner to creating a complete advertising solution.

CDG’s most recent success was their move into a new building. While this provided much needed space, the enormous energy of the move took place even as their business continued to grow. “It was worth the effort,” says Max. “The new building gives us the true ability to keep up with our expanding business.”

While signage is still a key component of their business, the company is now much more involved in promotional products such as t-shirts, golf hats and many other printed products. The company has also expanded their website design business to complete the advertising cycle. “A great website is one of the strongest marketing tools a business has,” says Max. “We work alongside the customer to create a website that is functional and conveys the company’s message in an eye-catching, memorable manner.”

CDG’s golf tournament service and signage is another fast-growing segment. The service includes tournament hole signs with motivational golf quotations, a portable title sign that is a focus point for tournaments, an online registration website, and many other golf items such as hats, shirts, scorecards, banners, etc. The full-service tournament services are available throughout the state of Texas. The company is also creating a new website to provide online shoppers the ability to purchase nationwide.

“Chambers are well-respected in their business communities. We were honored to be selected as a winner,” Max said about winning the Shooting STAR award. “When potential customers look at CDG, this gives us an edge. It’s a statement that others believe we do a good job and are a respected company. This is a great tool to help us market our business.”

Cool Dog Graphics has worked with the Chamber on many special events; they have been an integral part of the Annual Golf Tournament since 2012, as well as installing the Chamber’s digital sign. Max holds a Board of Director position with the Joshua Chamber, and CDG provides discounts to churches and chambers, speaks about sign ordinances at city council meetings, and dedicates countless hours to new business owners to help them best market their company.

“Our business has never been money focused, our strategy has always been people focused,” says Max. “We live by a Zig Ziglar philosophy: ‘You will get what you want if you help enough other people get what they want.’” The principle has worked very well for CDG and exemplifies the characteristics of a Shooting STAR Small Business of the Year.

The Shooting STAR Small Business of the Year award was sponsored by Citizens National Bank of Texas.

2015 Shooting STAR Small Business of the Year

“Our business has never been money focused, our

strategy has always been people focused.”

SAVE THE DATE: THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 2016 SUMMER QUARTERLY MEETING

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President and General Manager Eddie Gossage pioneered the construction and debut of Texas Motor Speedway in the 1990s, building one of the premier speedways in the world. As keynote speaker, attendees will hear the inside story of the success of one of the nation’s most popular motorsport destinations and the largest tourism draw in North Texas.

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