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Printed and Designed by VP Printing Signs and Designs - 254-699-2600 or www.vpprinting1.com Harker Heights Chamber Monthly Newsletter Are you making a difference; of course you do, as a business leader and collective member of this amazing community. As we look at the true definition of A Chamber of Commerce, we reflect on an organization of businesses and citizens seeking to further their interests, which advances their environment and the area around them. A Chamber of Commerce mission may vary from community to community, but they all tend to focus to some degree of primary goals: build a strong and enriched community to which residents, visitors and investors are attracted; promoting their area and also sharing a common ambition for sustained prosperity within their town. We at the Harker Heights Chamber understand that your time is extremely valuable, but we also know that by partaking in some of the Chambers many community events that you will maximize your membership investment and expand your networking opportunities. We appreciate your continual assistance in the active role you play in supporting and enriching our area. Some of the many Chamber involvement opportunities that you might consider include: • Annual Golf Tournament Committee • Annual Wine Fest- 5K Walk/Run • Government Affairs Committee For more information on how to get involved contact the Chamber at (254)699-4999 or www. hhchamber.com. As always we thank you for your continued support of the Harker Heights Chamber. Best to All, Bill Kozlik ISSUE 2 May 1, 2013 Straight Talk from Bill C ONNECTION CHAMBER Highlights Chamber Golf Tournament Business Spotlight Chambers Gone Mobile Professional Development Workshop Ribbon Cuttings Monthly Mixer Coffee Connection Vision Harker Heights
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May 2013 monthly newsletter
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Harker Heights Chamber Monthly Newsletter
Are you making a difference; of course you do, as a business leader and collective member of this amazing community. As we look at the true definition of A Chamber of Commerce, we reflect on an organization of businesses and citizens seeking to further their interests, which advances their environment and the area around them. A Chamber of Commerce mission may vary from community to community, but they all tend to focus to some degree of primary goals: build a strong and enriched community to which residents, visitors and investors are attracted; promoting their area and also sharing a common ambition for sustained prosperity within their town.
We at the Harker Heights Chamber understand that your time is extremely valuable, but we also know that by partaking in some of the Chambers many community events that you will maximize your membership investment and expand your networking opportunities. We appreciate your continual assistance in the active role you play in supporting and enriching our area. Some of the many Chamber involvement opportunities that you might
consider include: • Annual Golf Tournament Committee • Annual Wine Fest- 5K Walk/Run • Government Affairs CommitteeFor more information on how to get involved contact the Chamber at (254)699-4999 or www.hhchamber.com. As always we thank you for your continued support of the Harker Heights Chamber.
Best to All,
Bill Kozlik
ISSUE 2 May 1, 2013
Straight Talk from Bill
ConnectionCHAMBER
HighlightsChamber Golf Tournament
Business Spotlight Chambers Gone Mobile
Professional Development Workshop
Ribbon Cuttings Monthly Mixer
Coffee Connection Vision Harker Heights
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Meet The Chamber Board
ChairpersonMike Miller ‘13’
Chair-ElectLarry Linder ‘13’
Past ChairPatrick Starns ‘13’
Vice ChairTeri Worley ‘15’
TreasurerJim McKinnon ‘15’
Directors:Jim Anderson ‘15’
Cheryl DeWine ‘14’Eva Keagle ‘14’
Brenda Johnson ‘14’Jennifer McCann ‘15’Steve Menczer ‘13’
Tony Mino ‘13’Melissa Purl ‘14’
Greg Schannep ‘15’Randy Sutton ‘14’
Ex-Officio
StaffPresident
Bill Kozlik
AdministratorJennifer Ciffra
Membership DirectorGina Pence
Travel & Events CoordinatorJeanette McNiesh
MembershipRichard Parker
Erin Bultje
SIGN YOUR TEAM UP TODAY!!!
8:00 AM SHOTGUN START$85 Entry Fee (per person) Includes:
Green Fee, 1/2 Cart, Lunch & Drinks, T-Shirt, Chances to Win Prizes, Keagle Eagle and 2 Mulligans!!
For more information contact the Harker Heights Chamber of Commerce at 254-699-4999 or email [email protected]
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Connect with New Chamber Members
75 Realty, LLCJustin Wisen2201 South WS Young Dr. Suite 106-C103Killeen, TX 76543
Foot Detox Relaxation Room Hierila Carter4304 Fremont DriveKilleen, TX 76549
First Command Financial Services Manny Tamarez3803 Levy Lane Suite 101Killeen, TX 76543
Harker Heights Allergy Michelle Anderson5656 Bee Caves Road G201Austin, TX 78746
How to Connect to the Chamber
Harker Heights Chamber of Commerce552 E. FM 2410, STE. B
Harker Heights, TX 76548(254) 699-4999
www.hhchamber.comwww.hhfoodandwine.com
www.hhchamber.tx
The Harker Heights Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that we are launching Mobile Marketing as a way to keep you up to date on everything going on with your chamber!!
From your mobile phone TEXT hhchamber to 71441 and opt in to text message reminders and announcements as well as coupons and to view our mobile site.
Community Events2ND ANNUAL
BRAVE RIFLES RUNSaturday - May 18, 2013
Salado, TXHelp celebrate the 167th
birthday of the 3d Cavalry Regiment – “Veterans!”
$15 (Military and Vets)$20 (Non-military)
Proceeds support the Soldiers/Families of the 3d Cavalry Regiment
Register online after April 1 at:
www.BraveRifles.org
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RenewingMembers
195 Hardware & Lumber Co. of Killeen75 Realty, LLCAccredited Auctioneer ServiceBates NissanBehavior 4 LifeBelco Signs, IncBig Chief Distributing Co, Inc.Brake CheckCentral Texas Armed Services YMCA’Childrens Advocacy Center of Central TexaChrist, PatrickChristian Farms-Treehouse, Inc.Color Visual Concepts, Inc.Corbin & Associates, PCExit Homevets Realty-JoseFirst Command Financial Services-Manny TaFirst State Bank Central Texas - Randy SuFoot Detox Relaxation RoomFort Hood Family Housing-Mack QuinneyFort Hood Harley DavidsonFreedom Jeep ChryslerH.E.B. Grocery Company-Harker HeightsHarker Heights AllergyHarker Heights Lions ClubHarper-Talasek Funeral Home - Rob LichtenHeart O’ Texas Federal Credit Union-DaveHeritage Funeral HomeHomer Garza, CSM Ret.Indeco Sales, Inc.Jimar Enterprises, Inc.Jubilee HomesLaw Office of Keiko GriffinLazar Family, LTDLochridge-Priest, Inc.Lowe’sMama’s Soul CateringMetroplex Health Systems- Vickie HillMetroplex Hospital- Kathy Clark-JonesPulmonary Diseases & Internal Medicine ClRecovery Room Upholstery.Robinson, RobertSedona StaffingSterling Payment Technologies, LLCStonegate EstatesStudent Textbook SolutionsThe Furniture Zone & Sleep ShopThe National Banks of Central Texas - AnnUptown LiquorWal-Mart Discount Store #407Who’s Talking Now Speech Therapy
In The Spot Light
60 DAy FREE TRIAL FOR HH CHAMbER MEMbERS
[email protected] • www.dealsoffthood.com
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TWC Funding Programs UPCOMINGEVENTS
Visit The Chamber Website for Details:www.hhchamber.com
Dinosaur George Museum ExhibitFriday May 3, 2013 - Saturday May 4, 2013
CENTEX Junior Football and Cheer CampSaturday May 4, 2013 - Sunday May 5, 2013
Harker Heights Farmers MarketSaturday May 4, 2013
Teacher Appreciation DaySaturday May 4, 2013
Lone Star History ConferenceFriday May 10, 2013 - Saturday May 11, 2013
Oliver!Friday May 10, 2013Saturday May 11, 2013Sunday May 12, 2013
Vista College Ribbon Cutting CeremonyTuesday May 14, 2013
Board of Directors MeetingWednesday May 15, 2013
Oliver!Friday May 17, 2013Saturday May 18, 2013Sunday May 19, 2013
Yoga for CyclistsSaturday May 18, 2013
Brave Rifles RunSaturday May 18, 2013
Military Appreciation WeekendSaturday May 25, 2013 - Monday May 27, 2013
1. Skills for Small Business. http://www.twc.state.tx.us/svcs/funds/ssb.html
About the Program• Emphasizes training newly hired employees - those who have been hired by the business up to three months prior to the date that TWC receives an application.• The program pays up to $1,450 for each new employee being trained and $725 for existing employees per 12-month period.• Funding for training is for full-time employees.• All training must be provided by a public community or technical college, or the Texas Engineering Extension Service (TEEX). No third-party vendor training is allowed.• Training must be selected from active course catalogs/schedules - credit, continuing education, on-line or other available unpublished courses.• May also emphasize training in occupations targeted by Local Workforce Development Boards.• Employers must pay the prevailing wages in the local labor market for the trainees funded under the grant.
How to ApplyBusinesses:• Identify new or incumbent employees to be trained.• Identify each employee’s job/occupation title and corresponding Standard Occupational Classification Code.• Identify employee’s wages. Wages must meet prevailing wage for the area where the business is located.• Identify the 2-year Public Community or Technical College nearest the business’ location.• Select training course(s) from the regular credit, continuing education and/or on-line course catalogs (PDF).• Determine the business’ targeted occupation. Skills for Small Business emphasizes training in occupations targeted by the local workforce board. To identify your local workforce board, please visit the state map showing all local workforce boards. Once you know your workforce board, review the board’s list of targeted occupations.• Complete and submit application directly to TWC. E-mail application to: [email protected] or fax to (512) 463-7187. For assistance, contact TWC Workforce Business Services staff at (877) 463-1777 or e-mail [email protected].
2. Skills for Veterans.http://www.twc.state.tx.us/svcs/funds/skills-veterans-initiative-program-overview.html
About the ProgramSkills for Veterans benefits:• Private, for-profit businesses and private, nonprofit hospitals• Newly hired post-9/11 era veterans, especially those veterans who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom/ Operation New Dawn or Operation Enduring Freedom. Eligible veterans are identified as such through the submission of a copy of the veteran’s Form DD214 (Member 4 copy).
Date: May 7, 2013 Time: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Hosted by: JP Credit Repair Location: Armed Services YMCA
100 E. Beeline Lane • Harker Heights, TX. 76548Presented by: The Harker Heights Chamber of Commerce
Website: http://www.hhchamber.com
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April Chamber Ribbon Cuttings
Back In Motion Chiropractic
Foot Detox & Relaxation
Action Motors
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April After Hour Mixer
Time To Mix It UpSpecial ThanksSpecial thanks to the following businesses that donated raffle items for the March Business After Hours Mixer.
Cookie Addiction Color Visual Concepts Killeen Free Clinic Sedona Staffing Freebirds Rudy’s Bar-B-Q Bucks Mayborn Planetarium & Space Theater Boston’s AnyLab Test Now Island Kisses Glamour Shots Heights Lumber Sterling Merchant Services Medifast Weight Control Center Royal Dental Ladies Workout Express The National Bank of Central TexasStillhouse Electric
Vision XXI Austin Legislative Day
Fuddruckers - Killeen
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CHAPTER CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS
ISSUE 1 Feburary 1, 2013
Harker Heights Chamber Monthly NewsletterConnection
CHAMBER
The Army Marathon 2013The Army Marathon was created to honor our Soldiers and National Guardsmen on the anniversary of the “Shot Heard Around The World” — the 1775 Battles of Lexington and Concord that signaled the beginning of the American Revolution and our independence! This exciting event was held on April 21, 2013 coursing from Killeen to Temple, Texas in the vicinity of Ft. Hood – the largest active duty armored post in the United States military. Our Mission is to honor the service and sacrifice of all military personnel, their families and survivors by raising funds through The Army Marathon and other races in order to support charitable activities for the broader military community.
