Burleson Star Insert October 2015

Join the Burleson Area Cham-ber of Commerce for one of the community’s most informative quarterly meetings of the year, the CEO Forecast.

This luncheon will provide insight into the economy of Burleson and the surrounding business communities. The Fall Quarterly Meeting will take place Thursday, Oct. 15, at Path-way Church.

Justin Bond, director of de-velopment services for the City of Burleson, will provide a short update on the latest economic development news for our area. This will be followed by a panel discussion moderated by Bond with the CEOs of three local businesses.

Confirmed panelists are Bruce

B a s d e n , CEO of B a s d e n Steel Cor-poration and Bill M e c k e , CEO of K W S M a n u -f a c t u r -ing. Bas-den Steel provides

structural steel services for proj-ects ranging from schools to data centers to office and industrial proj-ects. KWS manufactures bulk ma-terial handling equipment such as screw and belt conveyors or bucket elevators. Both companies are sig-nificant employers in our area.

The third CEO for the panel has not yet been confirmed, but will represent the retail industry in our area.

Title sponsor for the meeting is Star Bank of Texas. Affiliate

Sponsors are the City of Burle-son and ER at Burleson/Plaza Medical Center. The meeting will begin at 11:30 a.m. with lunch. Members can RSVP online at burlesonchamber.com.

Vol. 4, No. 1 • A monthly publication of the Burleson Area Chamber of Commerce

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Only a few weeks remain for members to sign up for the Chamber’s Annual Golf Tour-nament to be played Friday, Oct. 23, at Hidden Creek Golf Course.

Event Chairman Gregg Gammon of Gammon Finan-cial, PLLC, plans to sell out the tournament with morning and afternoon golf flights, 170 participants and more than 30 sponsors. Title Sponsors are KWS Manufacturing and Texas Health Resources: Huguley | Burleson.

Members from both the morn-

ing and afternoon flight will enjoy a fajita lunch catered by Fresco’s Cocina Mexicana, and an end-of-tournament patio par-ty will feature live music, food and the awarding of golf and raffle prizes. Participants will enjoy competing in four Hole-In-One contests, a chipping con-test, closest to the pin, longest drive and other activities.

A few sponsorships remain at the $1,000 level. Sponsors receive many marketing and advertising benefits and a four-some is included. Foursomes will cost $600. Members can

also support the Chamber as a hole sponsor for $150 or by do-nating a raffle prize.

“The Chamber Golf Tourna-ment is one of the best business-to-business networking events not just in the Chamber but in our city,” says Chamber Presi-dent Sherri Sechrist. “Proceeds from the Golf Tournament sup-port the Chamber’s mission, to serve as an advocate for our members and for business in Burleson.”

See Page 8 of this newsletter for information on how to par-ticipate.

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Friday, Oct. 2: Lunch & Learn - What do you need for a Small Business Loan?11:30a.m. – 1:00p.m. at Burleson Public Library (248 SW Johnson Ave., Burleson)Presented by: Jared Treesh, VP Commercial Lending, Northstar BankFree Small Business Workshop - Bring Your Own Brown Bag LunchCo-Hosted with the Burleson Public Library Tuesday, Oct. 13: Business After Hours Networking5:30-7 p.m. at Northstar Bank (201 W. Ellison St., Burleson)Free to Burleson Chamber MembersSponsor & Host: Northstar Bank and Orr & Associates Real Estate Thursday, Oct. 15: Fall Quarterly Meeting: CEO ForecastA Burleson Economic Development Update will be presented by Justin Bond,Director of Development Services, followed by a Panel Discussion with local CEOs on Business in Burleson, North Texas and Beyond11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Pathway ChurchTitle Sponsor: Star Bank of TexasAssociate Sponsor: City of BurlesonAffiliate Sponsor: ER at Burleson/Plaza Medical Center Friday, Oct. 23: Annual Golf TournamentAM & PM Flights at Hidden Creek Golf Course$150/Individual Golfer, $600 Foursome, $750 Foursome + Hole SponsorTitle Sponsors: KWS Manufacturing and Texas Health Resources: Burleson | Huguley Friday, Nov. 6: Lunch & Learn – Topic to be Determined11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Burleson Public Library (248 SW Johnson Ave., Burleson)Free Small Business Workshop - Bring Your Own Brown Bag LunchCo-Hosted with the Burleson Public Library Tuesday, Nov. 10: Business After Hours Networking5:30p.m. - 7:00p.m. at Sunset Winery (1535 S. Burleson Blvd, Burleson)Free to Burleson Chamber MembersSponsored by Sunset Winery Saturday, Nov. 14: Burleson Holiday BazaarShop 60-plus vendors 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Academy at Nola Dunn$5 Admission | Free Photos with Santa | Free reusable shopping bag | Food Trucks & More!For more information, visit facebook.com/BurlesonHolidayBazaarTitle Sponsors: Baylor All Saints Medical Center Fort Worth &

Kris Brown Chevrolet Buick GMCAffiliate Sponsor: H-E-B

For more event details or to purchase event tickets online, visit:burlesonchamber.com/calendar

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Wednesdays: 7:30-9 a.m. – Burleson Business Connections at Holiday Inn Express. For more information, contact Ruth Moor at 817-447-3476Thursdays: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – New Business Meet & Greet at Hidden Creek – The Terrace. A networking group for new business ventures. For more information, contact Annmarie Newell at 817-249-4400Fridays: 8:30-9:30 a.m. – Burleson Business Builders at Fresco’s. For more infor-mation, contact Linda Molina at 817-447-7371

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Bahama BucksClinton Bowen765 NW Summercrest Blvd., Suite 107Burleson, TX 76028817-295-5688www.bahamabucks.comSweets/Bakeries Bake Divas BakeryCheryl Lantz628 SW Wilshire Blvd.Burleson, TX 76028817-426-5522www.bakedivas.comSweets/Bakeries Daltons Corner Bar & GrillJames Beaver200 S. Main St.Burleson, TX 76028817-295-5456www.daltonscornergrill.comRestaurant FrameDezineJudy Cummings437 SW Wilshire Blvd. #BBurleson, TX 76028817-905-6411Shopping & Specialty Retail Fuzzy’s TacosJames Veale125 E. Renfro St.Burleson, TX 76028817-447-8226www.fuzzystacoshop.comRestaurant Jimmy Johns Gourmet SandwichesLaura Yochum674 SW Wilshire Blvd. Suite 100Burleson, TX 76028817-887-9325www.jimmyjohns.comRestaurant

Raising Cane’s Chicken FingersMichael O’Grady824 SW Wilshire Blvd.Burleson, TX 76028www.raisingcanes.comRestaurant Sunday Dinner Catering ServicesPhillis AlexanderBurleson, TX 76028817-521-2650www.sundaydinnercateringtx.comCatering Texas Health Your Health CenterNannette McLean2760 SW Wilshire Blvd., Suite 102Burleson, TX 76028817-782-8180Senior Services

Villa DianaRon Iljazi2475 E. RenfroBurleson, TX 76028817-426-6664www.villadiannaburleson.comRestaurant Wild About Harry’s BurlesonAngie Marino114 South MainBurleson, TX 76028682-841-0015www.wildaboutharrys.comRestaurant

INDIVIDUALS

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Accents of Burlesonwww.accents-home.comAccolade Hospicewww.accoladehospice.comApex Roofing, Incwww.apextx.comBaker Clearview Operating LLCwww.clearviewkiosk.comBurleson IndependentSoccer Associationwww.bisasoccer.comBurleson Rotary Clubwww.burlesonrotary.orgCarter Blood Carewww.carterbloodcare.orgCitizens NationalBank of Texaswww.cnboftexas.comCouch & RussellFinancial Group, Incwww.couchandrussell.comDolce Living Burlesonwww.dolcelivingburleson.com

Garrett Demolition, Inc.www.garrettdemolition.comHoliday Inn ExpressHotel & Suiteswww.hiexpress.com/BurlesontxHuguley Medical Associates, Chellappan, M.D.www.miracleobgyn.comHuguley Surgery Centerwww.dsc-huguley.comKeller Williams Realty,Angie Fanningwww.angiefanning.yourkwa-gent.comKeller Williams RealtyCaren L Sanderswww.kw.com/kw/agent/caren-sandersyourkwagentLillian Custom Homeswww.lilliancustomhomes.comMillers Metal Building & Construction, Inc.www.millersmetalbuildings.com

Moody, RichardIndividualNissan of Burlesonwww.nissanofburleson.comNorth Texas Tile Saverswww.nttilesavers.comOld Texas Brewing Co.www.old-town-brew.comOpen Door Churchwww.opendoorexperience.comOrr & Associates Real Estatewww.orrrealestate.netPainting with a Twistwww.paintingwithatwist.comTexas Health Neighborhood Care & Wellnesswww.texashealth.orgTexas Overhead Doorwww.txohd.comUnique Construction Conceptswww.uniqueconstructioncon-cepts.comWidowed Persons Service of Tarrant Countywww.wpstc.org

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STAR AWARDS

Program honors small businesses for excellenceIt is a proven fact that small businesses are the

backbone of the American economy. Small businesses are also the lifeblood of the Burleson Area Chamber of Commerce.

In keeping with the Chamber’s mission to serve as an advocate for our members, to promote local business and help small businesses succeed, the Chamber’s an-nual STAR Small Business of the Year awards recog-nizes members for best business practices, innovation marketing, entrepreneurship, community volunteerism – and just the guts to be in business in today’s competi-tive world.

Now in its fourth year, the STAR Small Business of the Year Awards honor three categories of small busi-nesses each year: the Rising STAR, for companies in business three years or less; the Shooting STAR, for companies with 1-10 employees; and the Shining STAR, for companies with 11-50 employees.

Members complete an application that is then judged by a panel of local business leaders, with one winner for each category being selected. It’s an exercise in defining a company’s mission, goals, successes and obstacles.

Rachel House is the owner of Pit to Palace Cleaning, which won the 2015 Rising STAR Award.

“I think this award reflects both my accountability and my commitment to Burleson. It shows my custom-ers that I work hard to make a difference in the commu-nity and to do my very best as a business owner. Since I won the STAR Award, I have nearly tripled my business revenue. I think being a STAR Award winner shows the public you are a trustworthy company. It makes people want to do business with you.”

Woolard’s Custom Jewelers was honored with the Shooting STAR award.

“It was a very humbling experience,” said Caryl Woolard. “You don’t really think about winning awards when you are doing business. You’re just doing what you do every day, trying to serve your customers as best as you possibly can. It was really an honor to have our commitment to our customers recognized with the Chamber’s STAR Award. It was absolutely worth the time it took us to complete the award application.”

Steve Davis is a new partner at Campbell’s Auto Body in Burleson, recipient of last year’s Shining STAR award.

“I think the STAR Award is one of the things that in-creases the value of a business. When I saw that Camp-bell’s had won this award, it seemed apparent to me that Campbell’s was not only a well-known business, but also a well-run company, one with a good reputation in the community,” Davis said. “I know it definitely adds value to our company. People come in and ask ‘What’s that award sitting on the counter?’ It opens the door for us to explain to them who we are and what we stand for as we try to gain their business and trust.”

Members can find the 2015 STAR Award applications on the Chamber’s website. For information or have the application emailed to you, contact the Chamber staff.

RISING STAR

(In business 3 years or less)

2013: BurlesonOutdoor Power

2014: iKidsPediatricDentistry

2015: Pit toPalace Cleaning

SHOOTING STAR(1-10

employees)

2013: Christian BrothersAutomotive

2014: TopProducersReal Estate

2015: Woolard’s Custom Jewelers

SHINING STAR(11-50

employees)

2013: Lost Oak Winery

2014: Bennett BuildingSystems

2015: Campbell’s Auto Body & Mobile Glass

Bobby Woolard, right, accepts the Shooting STAR Award.

Rachel House, right, accepts the Rising STAR Award.

Lee Ann Avera, right, accepts the Shining STAR Award.

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Holiday Bazaar set for Nov. 14 at Nola Dunn

HOLIDAY BAZAAR

The Holiday Bazaar is a shopping event organized by the Power of Heels, the women’s division of the Burleson Area Chamber of Commerce. Holiday Bazaar vendors consist primarily of women-owned micro businesses featuring holiday gifts, women and children’s apparel, home dé-cor, craft items and more. The event will be held Saturday, Nov. 14 at The Academy at Nola Dunn, located at 201 S. Dobson Street, Burleson, Texas. Title Sponsors for the 2015 Holiday Bazaar are Baylor All Saints Medical Center at Fort Worth and Kris Brown Buick GMC and affiliate sponsor H-E-B.

The doors will open at 10:00 a.m. and close at 4:00 p.m. There will be Food Trucks in the parking lot for shoppers to enjoy a lunch break then continue to shop into the afternoon hours. Entertainment will be continuous throughout the day.

There is a $5 admission fee to shop the

Burleson Holiday Bazaar which includes a free Holiday Bazaar shopping tote, over 60 vendors, free photos with Santa, and a chance to win door prizes. The Power of Heels is the women’s division of the Bur-leson Area Chamber of Commerce. All proceeds benefit the Burleson Chamber, a 501c(6) non-profit organization, and sup-ports its mission of promoting local busi-ness.

Interested in sponsoring the 2015 Bur-leson Holiday Bazaar? There are still spon-sorship opportunities available! Contact Ellen Larimore at the Burleson Chamber at 817-295-6121.

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TITLE SPONSORS

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SHOPPING BAGSPONSORS:

PHOTO BOOTHSPONSOR:

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Chair: Jared Treesh, Northstar BankSecretary: Kelly Qualls

Members:Leslie Asher, Stevan Buren Roofing & Win-

dowsSonny Bauer, Aflac Supplemental InsuranceKevin Cooksey, Farmers InsuranceLisa Deese, Meals-on-Wheels of Johnson &

Ellis CountyRachel House, Pit to Palace CleaningDebbie Martin, Fort Worth Star-TelegramNorman Meyer, Christian Brothers Automotive

Becky Montgomery, The CabinetryJeff Montgomery, Pinnacle BankVeronica Neal, Springleaf FinancialBruce Nelson, Legal Shield / Go Small BizJason Reynolds, Keller Williams RealtyJackie Stephenson, Thrive Life FoodsReich Vanwinkle, National Fleet TrackingMary Warren, Eliot Management Group

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

MEMBER APPRECIATION

TOP:Pinnacle Bank;

651 NE Als-bury, Burleson;

817-426-0168; www.pinnbank-

tx.com; Financial Institution

MIDDLE: Star Bank of Texas; 2500 SW Wilshire

Blvd., Burleson; 817-710-

8888; www.starbanktexas.com; Financial

Institution

BOTTOM:Diet Solution

Centers; 740 S Crowley Rd #2, Crowley;

817-297-2100; www.dietsolu-

tioncenters.com; Weight

Management

In September, the Diplomats visited a few of the 2015 Honey TourBike Ride sponsors and thanked them for their support.

Texas Health Neighborhood Care & Wellness; 2750 SW Wilshire Blvd., Burleson; 817-250-5082; www.texashealth.org; Hospital

Northstar Bank; 201 W Ellison, Burleson; 817-295-1186; www.nstarbank.com; Financial Institution

Pence and Panache Bridal Boutique; 113 NE John-son Ave. Suite 500, Burleson; 682-224-3484; www.penceandpanache.com; Specialty Retail: Wedding

City Market; 200 E Renfro, Burleson; 817-295-1051; www.citymarketburleson.com; Grocery Store

Monticello Diagnostic Imaging; 649 NE Alsbury Blvd., Suite 101, Burleson; 817-295-5477; www.monticellodiagnosticimaging.com; Radiology/Oncology

Edward Jones Financial Advisor, Tris FitzGibbon; 1351 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 102, Burleson; 817-447-5520; www.edwardjones.com; Investors/Financial Advisors

DIPLOMATS

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AMBASSADORSPresident: Audrey Gibson, Encore Alsbury

Apartment HomesPresident Elect: Tami King, Couch & Russell

Financial GroupSecretary: Danielle Elston, Upper Cut SalonSergeant of Arms: Terri Trefger, TNT

EmbroideryPast President: Melissa McCoy, Burleson

NOW MagazineMembers:Debbie Arney, American National Bank of

TexasKevin Cooksey, Farmers InsuranceElizabeth Claypool, Pit to Palace CleaningTerrie Goodloe, Service First MortgageJack Mattson, LegalShield (Legal & Business

Services)Ruth Moor, Gonzo StrategiesJeannie Moss, Springleaf Financial ServicesTerri Perez, Looking Suite at Legacy SalonsDan Taylor, Community RepresentativeAmber Tollison, Century 21/ A-One Realty

AmeriPro Home Loans; 312 E. Renfro St. Ste. 201, Burleson; 817-800-9967; www.reneburson.com; Mortgage Lending

LEFT: The Uprising; Services held at The BRiCk on Sunday’s: 550 NW Summercrest, Burleson; 817-637-4496; www.theuprising.church; Church

Complete Dental Care; 720 SW Wilshire Blvd., Burleson; 817-295-6141; www.completeden-talcareburleson.com; Dentists/OrthodontiaPrinting Plus; 149 Loy St., Burleson; 817-332-2310;

www.printingplustexas.com; Printing ServicesHome Instead Senior Care #297; 2201 Dottie Lynn Pkwy. Suite 115, Fort Worth; 972-576-1100; www.homeinstead.com/297; Home Health Care

The Academy of Okinawan Karate of Texas; 2650 SW Wilshire Blvd., Burleson; 817-484-2985; www.burlesonkarate.com; Martial Arts

Corliss Home Inspection; Burleson; 817-564-4818; www.corliss-homeinspection.com; Home Inspection

Home Instead Senior Care #742; 101 Austin Blvd. #800, Red Oak; 972-576-1100; www.homein-stead.com/742; Home Health Care

Farmers Insurance, Cindy Irvin; 8507 Benbrook Blvd. Suite B, Benbrook; 817-249-4400; www.farmersagent.com/cirvin; Insurance

Crazy8 Ministries; 1100 W FM 917, Joshua; 817-447-0088; www.crazy8ministries.com; Non-profit

For more information or to find out how to be-come involved with the Ambassadors, contact the Chamber.

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