Burleson Star Insert April 2016

Vol. 4, No. 7 • A monthly publication of the Burleson Area Chamber of Commercece

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Chamber members and community leaders will hear a “State of the State” at the Burleson Chamber’s upcoming Spring Quarterly Meeting. The Quarterly will take place on Thursday, April 21st. State Representative DeWayne Burns and Comptroller Glenn Hegar will present the State of the State address beginning at 11:30 a.m. at NorthPointe Church.

Members will hear a brief update for Texas State District 58 from our local State Representative DeWayne Burns, now serving his second term in the Texas House of Representatives. Glenn Hegar, Texas State Comptroller will discuss the health of Texas finances from a recent historic and a projections standpoint. Comptroller Hegar will discuss economic development statewide and the impact is has on the state and North Texas. Burleson Chamber members and community leaders will hear a firsthand report on the vitality and challenges facing the Texas economy.

Republican DeWayne Burns was first elected to the Texas House of Representatives in 2014 and is currently serving his first term in office. Raised in southwest Johnson County, he grew up on a small farm near the Bosque County line and

the Brazos River. A Cleburne native, Representative Burns began his career with a stint at the Texas Grain and Feed Association before being hired as a legislative analyst for State Representatives Arlene Wohlgemuth and Gary Walker during the 74th legislative session. Later, he moved to the Texas Department of Agriculture under then-Commissioner Rick Perry where he was ultimately promoted to Coordinator for Special Issues in the department’s Intergovernmental Affairs Division.

Glenn Hegar was elected as the 33rd Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts in November 2014. Hegar is Texas' chief financial officer — the state's treasurer, check writer, tax collector, procurement officer and revenue estimator. As CFO for the world's 12th-largest economy, Hegar monitors Texas' financial health to ensure it maintains strong fund balances. Upon taking office, he reorganized the Comptroller's office for quicker and more effective decision-making, and reduced its size by eliminating some inefficient programs and transferring others that didn't fit its core missions.

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CHAMBER EVENTSFriday, April 1: Power of Heels LuncheonThe People Advantage: 3 Keys to Build Better RelationshipsPresented by: Betsy Allen-Manning, Corporate Trainer & Motivational Speaker11:30a.m. – 1:00p.m. – Pathway Church (325 NW Renfro St.)$20 BACC Members; $25 Non-Members; All Meeting Tickets $25 after March 30Title Sponsor: Texas Health Huguley Hospital Fort Worth SouthSweet Sponsor: H-E-B Tuesday, April 12: Business After Hours Networking5:30p.m. - 7:00p.m. – Old Texas Brewing Company (112 W Ellison St., Burleson)Free to Burleson Chamber MembersSponsored by: Crazy8 Ministries and Old Texas Brewing Co. Thursday, April 21: Spring Quarterly Luncheon – The State of the StatePresented by State Representative DeWayne Burns, District 58Featuring Glenn Hegar, Texas State Comptroller11:30a.m. – 1:00p.m. at NorthPointe Church (2450 SW Wilshire Blvd.)$20 BACC Members; $25 Non-Members; All Meeting Tickets $25 after April 19Title Sponsor: Texas Health Neighborhood Care & Wellness Center BurlesonAffi liate Sponsor: Frost Bank Friday, May 6: Lunch & LearnNobody Wants to Smell a Rose Named Skunk - Making Sure Your Branding Says the Right ThingPresented by Gerry Rubendall, Gonzo Strategies - Visit burlesonchamber.com for more info.11:30a.m. – 1:00p.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, May 10: Business After Hours Networking5:30p.m. - 7:00p.m. – Peter Piper Pizza (1551 SW Wilshire., Burleson)Free to Burleson Chamber MembersSponsored by: Peter Piper Pizza Friday, May 20: Power of Heels LuncheonTopic to be Announced.Keynote Speaker: Allen Forte, Executive Development and Performance; People Programs Group11:30a.m. – 1:00p.m. – Location to be Announced$20 BACC Members; $25 Non-Members; All Meeting Tickets $25 after May 18Title Sponsor: Citizens National Bank of TexasVenue Sponsor: ER @ BurlesonSweet Sponsor: H-E-B Saturday, May 28: 18th Annual Burleson Honey Tour Bike RideMemorial Day Weekend Fun for the Whole Family!How Far Will You Ride? 7 Miles, 30 Miles, 46 Miles, 67 MilesPre-Register for a chance to win two (2) Carbon Fiber Wheels, thanks to Spoke’s Bicycles & Service or a 14K Gold Bicycle Pendant, thanks to Woolard’s Custom Jewelers.Pre-Register online at honeytour.athlete360.comOn-site registration on day of ride opens at 6:30 AMLocation: Centennial High SchoolContact the Chamber for volunteer or vendor opportunities.Title Sponsor: H-E-B

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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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3B Roofi ngwww.3BRoofi ng.com95.9 The Ranch/92.1 Hank FMwww.959theranch.comAntonio’s Mexican Restaurantwww.antoniosmex.comArmy Navy Storewww.evansoutfi tters.comAutoNation Ford Burlesonwww.autonationfordburleson.netBarham Electric817-300-9518Chicken Expresswww.chickene.comEncore Alsbury Apartment Homeswww.encorealsbury.comFrost Bankwww.frostbank.comGoldwater Bank Mortgagewww.goldwaterbank.comHeritage Placewww.heritageplacelife.com

Home Depot #8438www.homedepot.comLKQ North Texas - Burlesonwww.lkqcorp.comPapa Murphy’s Pizza - Burlesonwww.papamurphys.comPathway Communicationswww.usapathway.comPence and Panache Bridal Boutiquewww.penceandpanache.comRendon Road Animal Clinic817-478-1515Storage Depotwww.storage-depot.comTelePacifi c Communicationswww.telepacifi c.comTexas Farm Bureau Insurancewww.txfb-ins.comTop Producers Real Estate, Howard Wrightwww.topproducersrealestate.com

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Arts Unlimited SouthwestHortensia Bryce1663 W. Henderson St.Cleburne, TX 76033817-726-8503www.artsunlimitedsouthwest.comNon-Profi t Cherish the PromiseDave Tucker329 Miss Mary Rd.Cleburne, TX 76031817-506-9197www.cherishthepromise.comMarriage Coaching Collision MaxxJennifer Schipper1600 SW Wilshire Blvd.Burleson, TX 76028817-447-2661www.collisionmaxx.comAutomobile - Collision Repair Eagle Eye Commercial JanitorialVincent FrantomBurleson, TX 76028817-343-5801Cleaning/Janitorial Hometown Commercial Roofi ngCarl HumesPO Box 87Burleson, TX 760971-800-434-2231www.hometowncommercialroofi ng.comRoofi ng

Marvel DentistryJay Oza1561 SW Wilshire Blvd., Suite 435Burleson, TX 76028817-933-3883Dentists/Orthodontia Pink Chandelier BoutiqueLeslie Lummus100 S. Dobson St.Burleson, TX 76028817-447-5002www.pinkchandelierboutique.comApparel & Specialty Retail Prestige Dermatology of BurlesonHang Nguyen621 SW Johnson Ave., Suite CBurleson, TX 76028817-766-7421www.prestigedermatology.comDermatology Stringer Realty GroupBecky Stringer344 SW Wilshire Blvd., Suite HBurleson, TX 76028682-312-5511www.stringerrealtygroup.netRealtors

Zonta Club of Johnson CountyKasey Rachel501 W. Chambers St.Cleburne, TX 76033817-897-7900www.zontaofjc.orgNon-Profi t


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RANDOM ACTS & SPONSOR APPRECIATION

ER at Burleson; 300 SE John Jones Dr., Burleson; 469-608-6112; www.ERatBurleson.com; Emergency Medical Care

All American Dog Training, Grooming & More; 418 NE Wilshire Blvd., Burleson; 817-295-2238; www.allamericandogtraining.com; Pet Services

Texas Health Huguley Hospital; 11801 South Freeway (I-35W), Burleson; 817-293-9110; www.texashealthhuguley.org; Hospital

Pathway Communications; 427 N Broadway, Joshua; 817-484-2222; www.usapathway.com; Telecom Products/Services

Laser Rejuvenation; 3517 SW Wilshire Blvd., Joshua; 817-447-5270; www.laserrejuv.com; Personal Services & Care

Joshua Spine and Health Center; 332 N. Broadway St., Joshua; 817-641-1313; www.joshuahealthcenter.com; Chiropractor/Treatment Center

Couch & Russell Financial Group, Inc.; 388 SW Johnson Ave. Burleson; 817-295-2236; www.couchandrussell.com; Investors/Financial Advisors

• Chair: Jason Reynolds, Visions Realty & Investments Inc.• Vice Chair: Mary Warren, Eliot Management Group• Secretary: Kelly Qualls, Community Representative• 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.

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RIBBON CUTTINGS

Blessings Boutique; 113 NW Ellison St., Burleson; 682-312-5353; Apparel

Cara Young Fish for Life Tournaments; Burleson; 817-233-1305; Non-Profi t

Braum’s Ice Cream & Dairy Store; 1085 SW Wilshire Blvd., Burleson; 817-447-1795; www.braums.com; Restaurants

Baylor Scott & White Family Medicine; 12500 S Freeway, Suite 207, Burleson; 817-912-8530; www.burlesonfamilymedicine.com; Medical Practice/Groups

Wings of Hope; 4200 County Road 806, Cleburne; 817-790-8810; www.wingsofhopehorses.org; Non-Profi t

McLennan Small Business Development Center; Burleson by Appointment; 254-299-8157; www.mccsbdc.com; Non-Profi t

Nothing Bundt Cakes; 140 NW John Jones Dr., Suite 134, Burleson; 817-426-4565; www.nothingbundtcakes.com; Sweets/Bakery

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 InsuranceNichol Peppers, Pit to Palace CleaningMacy Carlock, The Upper Cut SalonAudrey 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 EmbroideryFor more information or to fi nd out how to become involved with the Ambassadors, contact the Chamber.


The winner of the Chamber’s 2015 Shining STAR Small Business of the Year is Vision City, a full service optometry center whose mission is to provide professional eye care services in a comfortable and friendly environment. Accepting the award on behalf of Vision City was Susan Wise and Andrea Maltz. Vision City’s professional eye care team believes healthy eyes are vital to getting the most out of life. Vision City provides the best of care; in October of 2012, owner Dr. Kent Wise was recognized as one of "America's Top Optometrists" by the Consumers Research Council of America. Vision City opened for business in Burleson in 2002. Today, Vision City has fourteen employees at the Burleson location. “Being awarded the Shining Star Small Business of the Year” was a huge honor for Vision City,” says Susan Wise with Vision City. “In this economy it is a blessing to not only operate a small business, but

to keep it going year after year. We are mindful that the thanks of our success belongs to our faithful patients, our amazing staff, and most importantly, to God.”

Vision City sets itself apart with its “small business” approach to customer care. It’s not uncommon to find an employee delivering glasses to someone with transportation issues, or the Vision City team going to nursing and assisted living homes to help those residents that can’t make it out on their own any more.

Susan added that all of the Vision City employees were thankful to receive this award. “What struck me the most at the awards ceremony was seeing a room full of familiar faces and being overcome with humility. Everyone there was just as deserving as us. It was a beautiful thing to be surrounded by people at the Chamber who support each other in such positive ways all year long. There is no fierce competition, even by people in the same line of work. It is a gathering of people in our wonderful town, who stand together at inspiring events put on by the Chamber throughout the year to benefit one another by sharing their time, talents, and knowledge for the betterment of all.”

Vision City has been an active member of the Burleson Chamber for ten years. Susan has served in leadership roles with the Chamber’s Power of Heels (women’s division) on the Executive Committee and as a corporate sponsor of the Power of Heels Holiday Bazaar, luncheons and more.

The Chamber’s mission to promote small business is particularly meaningful to Susan. “Our community has so many wonderful small businesses. Tiffany Griffin, my friend and the owner of Local Life Magazine, proudly wears anything she can find that advertises shopping local... the cutest tee shirt collection I have ever seen! I have found much joy in "shopping small" and in the friendships I have discovered in the small business community.”

The Shining STAR Small Business of the Year award was sponsored by the Office of Economic Development for the City of Burleson.

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Now in its 18th year and considered one of the most beautiful bicycle rides in North Texas, the Burleson Honey Tour Bike Ride is growing in popularity and respect in the bicycling community. Take your pick and RIDE 67, 46, 30 or 7 Miles through the beautiful Burleson countryside. Not a cyclist? There are several opportunities available for you to participate in the fun and watch hundreds of riders by serving as a VOLUNTEER. Over 200 volunteers help make the Honey Tour possible. We have riders from nearly every corner of our state, plus a few from out-of-state, too.” The Honey Tour is a great event to market your business if you are looking for a broader market. There are several opportunities to be a SPONSOR or set up an EXHIBIT TABLE at the finish line. If you’re interested in being a Sponsor, Volunteer or marketing your business with an Exhibit table, Contact the Chamber.

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