Temple Chamber Connection
Tuesday    |    June 30, 2015
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Hood Howdy Donations Needed
Would you like to get your business name out to new Fort Hood families? Contribute to the Temple Chamber Goody Bag, which will be handed out at the Aug. 13th Hood Howdy event. 400 items needed.
Donation deadline is Aug. 4th -
Contact Amber or call 254.773.2105 with questions.
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Tips you can use to Maximize 
YOUR MEMBERSHIP
Advertise
Advertise on the Temple Chamber of Commerce website! Why should you do this? Our website receives thousands of visits each week. As a member of the Chamber you have a unique opportunity to advertise on our site, providing the opportunity to increase web traffic to your own site and and helping your own SEO. 

Contact us today at 254.773.2105 on ways you can maximize YOUR membership!
In This Issue . . .
Member Benefits
7th ANNUAL CHAMBER GOLF CLASSIC & TEE IT UP PARTY
Are you looking for an opportunity to promote your business? Look into sponsoring the 7th Annual Chamber Classic Golf Outing and Tee It Up Event! Click on the image below for opportunities available.
7th Chamber Golf Classic Sponsorship Opportunities
NOW ACCEPTING LEADERSHIP TEMPLE APPLICATIONS
Applications for the 2015-2016 Leadership Temple class ARE NOW AVAILABLE by clicking here. Chamber leadership is looking for motivated individuals throughout the business community that want to learn more about the City of Temple and all different facets that make our community grow and work. This elite program for budding leaders gives a unique perspective on the strengths, needs, and growth of our community.

The nine-month program encompasses time spent learning about local government, at the city, county, and state level, healthcare, education, public safety entities, and much, much more. We encourage you to get involved and learn more, not only helping your company, but helping your community. 

Email Seanna Williams today if you have questions regarding this program.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Hosted by:
Don Ringler Chevrolet - Business Elite Department
6:45am-8:00am  |  7777 S. General Bruce Dr., Temple

9:00am  |   315 W. Ave. B, Temple

Hosted by :  Hilton Garden Inn
5:00pm  |  1749 Scott Blvd, Temple

2015 BS&W SHOWCASE LAUDED A SUCCESS
The 2015  Baylor Scott and White Healthcare  Community Showcase was lauded a great success by both attendees and merchants highlighted! With several hundred participants and attendees, over 75 local businesses represented, food, fun, prizes, and a grand door prize worth $500, we could not ask for a better event! We appreciate everyone who came out to support the event, the Temple Chamber of Commerce, and all of Temple's newest Resident Physicians as they transition into our community.
For more images from this event, click here.
BS&W SHOWCASE & ORIENTATION PRIZE WINNER
Congratulations to Dr. Matt Bradbury, one of the newest Resident Physicians with the  Baylor Scott & White  Psychiatric Department. He won the Temple Chamber of Commerce Grand Door Prize worth $500 in local Chamber gift cards by attending the 2015 Baylor Scott & White Community Showcase on Friday, June 26, 2015. 

The Temple Chamber of Commerce would like to thank Salon KarenWings-Pizza-N-ThingsPignetti's RestaurantCheeves Bros. Steak HouseThe Patio on MainSpare Time Texas, and H-E-B for their generous donations to this fantastic door prize! 

This prize was awarded on June 30, 2015 by President Rod Henry at the annual orientation provided by Baylor Scott & White to all first year residents. We would like to extend an additional thank you to  Schlotsky's, Hilton Garden Inn, Subway, and Jason's Deli for providing food to all new residents during this year's Orientation.

Welcome to Temple, Dr. Bradbury, and to all of this year's new Residents!
May New Members

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Flanky's Steak Sandwiches Food Truck, one of Temple's newest food trucks, offers a unique mouthwatering steak sandwich, a refreshing Tabbouleh salad and authentic Shaved Ice. Check Facebook, Twitter, or e-mail for current locations.

 

Roberta Cook    |    254.771.3481

Temple, TX


FlashBanc is a leading National Merchant Service Provider, providing credit card processing and a host of other electronic payment solutions to businesses, small and large, in almost every vertical market throughout the United States. Call 254.563.3302

 

Larry Howell    |    254.563.3302
Temple, TX


Pinnacle Dental Implants

Dr. Larry Pritchard is a Board Certified Oral & Maxillofacial surgeon who has been placing dental implants for 30 years. His office is located on I-35 in Belton and is open Monday thru Thursday. Call 254.933.7429 for more information.

 

Larry J. Pritchard, DDS    |    254.933.7429
203 North Interstate 35, Ste. C, Belton, TX


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Located at 3410 Lucius McCelvey Drive in Temple. PPG's Temple operations is the primary manufacturing site for solvent and latex based caulk and adhesives products. Built in 1985, Temple is the only home of Liquid Nails. They have also manufactured the MULCO thermoplastic adhesive product line since 2011. Visit www.ppg.com or www.liquidnails.com for more information on this unique company today.

 

Luis Santiago    |    254.771.3831
3410 Lucius McCelvey Dr., Temple, TX


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Rustic Acres Event Center is a 5500 square foot building that can easily accommodate over 300 seated guests and is designated to meet your wedding, reception, banquet, prom, reunion or general party needs. The facility is nestled on over 22 peaceful acres, but conveniently located only minutes off I-35 between Belton and Salado. They anticipate being ready for your next event around late Summer 2015.

 

Jake & Laurie Lingo    |    254.791.9010

8513 Fox Road, Belton, TX



 254.295.1057
 
3550 S. General Bruce Dr., #A-100
 
Temple, TX

TX Country Gentlemen Barbershop Chorus

Texas Country Gentlemen, a men's barbershop chorus and members of the Barbershop Harmony Society has been singing in Temple since 1984. They meet on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 at The Cultural Activities Center. For more information contact Gary Morton @ 254-771-2721 or visit their website at www.tcgharmony.org.

 

Gary Morton    |    254.771.2721
 
Temple, TX

Texas Office Systems Logo

Texas Office Systems began in 1997 offering full line office solutions with an emphasis on mailing and copy machines. Since inception, their focus has remained unchanged. Provide superior products & services at an affordable cost. 254.666.2592

 

Alex Farmer    |    254.666.2592

1080 Industrial Blvd., Hewitt, TX

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Thank you for b eing a VALUED MEMBER
of the Temple Chamber of Commerce.

We appreciate your membership, we appreciate your feedback, and we encourage you to contact us with questions, concerns, thoughts, or ways to improve our organization. We hope you have a phenomenal week, and we support you as you continue to grow your business and our community.
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Sincerely, 
Temple Chamber of Commerce Board & Staff


President

Director of Membership

Director of Programs & Events

Vice President

Director of Marketing

Administrative Assistant