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Welcome to Chamber Briefs, an electronic publication produced by the Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce. This is a monthly newsletter about members and their businesses. We encourage you to email us a paragraph or two about what is going on in your business. We can't include every submission, but we are doing our best to print as many as possible. If you don't see your submission, check again next month, or watch for our other e-Newsletter in your inbox. |
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Extraordinary Chef Partners with Little Gretel
 Forget about driving into San Antonio, or up to Dallas, or even flying off to New York City. Culinary master, Chef Philip Delaplane is teaming up with owner and Executive Chef Denise Mazal at Little Gretel. Together they have created an exciting new menu of amazing food that will have people driving from San Antonio and Dallas to Boerne for a sampling.
Chef Delaplane, formerly a professor and instructor at the Culinary Institute of America at Hyde Park in New York and Chef at the famed Trellis Restaurant in Williamsburg, Virginia under Marcel Desaulniers (renowned restaurant owner and author of the "Death by Chocolate" cookbook), brings a wealth of knowledge and hands on experience in the preparation of the finest dishes presented for dining anywhere. "You can expect many chocolate surprises," promises Denise Mazal.
Don't wait for a special occasion to try the new menu at Little Gretel. The restaurant is the site of the next Chamber mixer on May 27 from 5 to 7 p.m. Together with Lillians and Ewe & Eye, Little Gretel is your host. Mark your calendar. |
TMI - The Episcopal School of Texas makes leadership change
 TMI - The Episcopal School of Texas has named Madellaine Costello assistant to the headmaster. She will assist TMI Headmaster James A. Freeman, Ph.D., in all operations of the school. Costello previously was head of school for nine years at Hill Country Montessori School (HCMS) in Boerne, where she managed a capital campaign that enabled the school to move to a new, larger campus last summer. She continues to serve as vice chair of the HCMS board and is a former chair of the scholarship and government-affairs committees of the Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce. Costello, who holds a master's degree in educational leadership, sits on the board of the Texas Association of Non-Public Schools and is a past chair of the Independent Schools Association of San Antonio.
Visit the TMI - The Episcopal School of Texas website.
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Frost Bank Receives National Recognition
 The Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce is so pleased to share some great news about one of our Sustaining Level Members, Frost Bank.
Greenwich Associates presented several national and regional awards to Frost Bank for delivering quality banking services to small businesses and middle-market firms.
Frost received 17 national and regional awards from
Greenwich. The San Antonio-based bank was recognized as a national winner in
the areas of overall satisfaction, financial stability, treasury management,
accuracy of operations, customer service and product capabilities.
Frost was named a regional winner for the West in overall
satisfaction and treasury management for both middle-market and small business
banking. The bank also won a national excellence award for small business
relationship-manager performance.
This is the fourth year Frost has received these
prestigious awards, which reflect distinguished service and performance in
serving small businesses and middle-market firms.
Greenwich interviewed more than 13,000 business banking
executives and more than 17,000 middle-market executives to as part of the
awards process. Greenwich is a financial services research and consulting firm
based in Stamford, Conn.
Frost
is the banking, investments and insurance subsidiary of Cullen/Frost Bankers
Inc. (NYSE: CFR) - a San Antonio-based based financial holding company with
assets of $16.3 billion and trust assets of $22.7 billion as of Dec. 31, 2009.
Frost operates more than 110 branches across Texas in the Austin, Corpus
Christi, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Rio Grande Valley and San Antonio areas.
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Adventure Bootcamp Can Help Make Your Summer Beautiful!
 With locations in both Boerne and Kerrville, you can try the ultimate out-of-gym experience and get into swimsuit shape in just 4 weeks. When you sign up for a 10 week cycle from Adventure Boot Camp, you can expect:
· one hour of intensive workouts a day for 4 weeks
· Mon-Fri 5:30 - 6:30 a.m. or 8:30-9:30 a.m. (Boerne Only)
· Dynamic Instruction from Jeff Seale, voted Best Personal Trainer in Boerne, and Dr. Katherine Seale, Life Coach and Personal Trainer.
· Spaces fill quickly
· Registration is just $299 for a 4-week camp
· Enjoy Circuit Training, Hiking, Core Conditioning, Obstacle Courses, Weight Training, Pilates, Short Distance Running/Walking, and more
All shapes, sizes and abilities are welcome. Whether you are at a level 1 or 10, you will get a work-out to accommodate your goals! Register today for the next cycle and you'll be ready for summer activities. |
Dentist Tim Rainey voted "Superdentist" for third consecutive year
 Texas Monthly named Boerne's Dr. Tim Rainey of Lifetime Dental one of the top dentists in Texas for the third year in a row. Justifiably proud of this award, Tim has also passed all the requirements and will be formally receiving his Fellowship from the Academy of General Dentistry next summer in a ceremony in San Diego. His new title, FAGD, which will appear in his title after DDS) means he is a general dentist who is a "fellow" in the Academy of General Dentistry and has been recognized by other general dentists as a leader and exemplified to other dentists the importance of quality continuing dental education. To earn the FAGD, Tim had to complete a minimum of 500 continuing dental education credit hours, pass a comprehensive exam and have been an AGD member for three continuous years. Congratulations on your success, Tim.
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Therapeutic riding services can change a life
 Triple H Equitherapy Center announces their new video "Walk On" that describes the therapeutic riding services it offers to people with disabilities and wounded warriors in the greater San Antonio area. Call Richard or LaRue at 830-510-9515 to schedule a presentation for your civic, fraternal or church group.
Visit the Triple H Equitherapy Center website.
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Celebrating 100 Years of Service  Berger Transfer is celebrating 100 years of service in the moving industry. They threw a big open house on May 13, 2010 and gave tours of their facility for interested customers. Congratulations Mike Gilmore and crew!
Visit the Berger Transfer website.
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Census 2010 Enters Second Phase
 The voluntary mail participation phase is over for the 2010 Census and in preparation for the second phase of the "Count" they have recruited tens of thousands of people to go door-to-door across the country to complete the project. Census workers are trained to go into communities, knocking on those doors of families who have not returned their Census questionnaire.
Official Census workers wear a badge identifying them as Census Bureau employees. These workers will NEVER ask for social security numbers, bank account information, immigration status, donations, credit card numbers or fees and will never ask to come in your home. They are prepared to conduct their interview on the doorstep if you don't invite them in.
Most Census workers will have the distinctive black canvass bag with the Census logo on it. They will provide (on request) a phone number to call to verify their identity. That phone number is 1-800-563-6499.
Census workers will be knocking on doors between now and mid-July.
The data must be delivered to the President on December 31. More detailed information will be delivered to communities by March 2011.
The Chamber asks that you share this information with your employees to encourage them to fully cooperate with this important national project. |
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Visit the Interiors by Design website.
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Boerne's Newest TV Star
 Phillip Bell reported to us that GVTC produced a new customer profile video about him and it is going to appear on their website, cable channel and on youTube. Click on this link to view the video.
Visit Phillip Bell's website.
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AKRIDGE WINS FARMERS INSURANCE BLUE VASE AWARD
 Catherine A. Akridge of Boerne recently won the Farmers Insurance Blue Vase Award. The Blue Vase Award is offered to agents for outstanding performance in sales. Akridge is a Boerne resident and board member of the Kendall County United Way, Hill Country Council for the Arts and a Boerne Chamber of Commerce Ambassador. Akridge opened her office on March 1 at 309 Water Street, Suite 118 in Boerne, Texas.
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BIG LOSERS IN THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY  The Hill Country Health and Fitness Center at Rancho Cortez is boasting of their guests recent results where being a big loser is truly a good thing! The facts are, while it may be a Dude Ranch setting, guests get fantastic results due to the:
· Unique Approach
· Fitness Cuisine
· Caring Staff
· Sensible and Balanced Fitness Program
You WILL find a slightly different approach at the Fitness Center at Rancho Cortez. The "workout gym" on the Ranch includes roughly five thousand acres of the most scenic areas of Texas, and riding horses is also an option on this Dude Ranch. The tranquility of nature allows for leaving life stresses behind!
At Rancho Cortez, the personal trainers make it easy to meet your fitness goals with immediate feedback and encouragement and tailor activities to each individual's ability and fitness limitations for both women and men. Rusty, one of our Fitness Instructors doubles as a Wrangler on the Ranch entertaining guests on the Dude Ranch and switching gears midday to instruct water aerobics, circuit training, strength training, and giving the guests a workout at the obstacle course. He even does an exercise class on horseback!
The Hill Country Health & Fitness Center at Rancho Cortez may not be for you if you are looking for facials and manicures. However, you have hit the jackpot if you have been searching for:
· Magnificently unspoiled natural surroundings
· A caring, friendly staff with your best interest in mind
· Wholesome, healthful meals
· A just-right balance between hard work and recovery
· Healthful, life-enriching and life-extending benefits of physical activities
The sensible fitness program at Rancho Cortez will help you lose weight, lower your cholesterol and blood pressure, and gain insight into how to stay fit when you get home. Visit them and find out if you can be a big loser!
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Meet Ed Chandler, New Morning Host  Ranch Radio has a new morning host on 92.3 the Ranch.! His name is Ed Chandler who comes to the hill country with over 35 years of broadcasting experience. Most recently he was at the top country music radio station in Houston, CBS-owned KILT-FM in Houston. Before that he was living in the Boerne area and working in San Antonio at KJ97 and Y100 so he is a country boy returning home to the Texas hill country. In fact his on air nickname is "The Native Texan" because he was born and raised in Texas. You can catch his show weekday mornings from 6 until 10 am on 92.3 THE RANCH!
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Remote Support Now Available from Bond Computers
 Bond Computers is now offering remote computer support which means you can get faster service without having to wait for an appointment to become available, you don't have to disconnect your computer and bring it into the office, and same day service. Simply call 830-446-1598 and ask for remote support. Bond will have a technician on your computer before the day is over (normal business hours only).
Bond Computers has been repairing and building custom PCs since 1997. Brian takes great pride in his work and guarantee it will be accurate and free of defects. He started building custom web pages and hosting in 2004 and works with a host of consultants to provide his customers with the type of site that meets the needs of their businesses.
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CellTeks offers signal boosters customized for Your Business
 At the Chamber, volunteers field calls from residents asking "do you know anyone who can fix cell phones?" Well, yes we do. But more recently the calls have been about signals, or the lack of signals. CellTeks has long been in the business of selling refurbished cell phones along with providing cell phone repair. As part of their services, the company has worked with customers over the years in trying to resolve "dead zone" issues. Signal strength has become an even bigger issue since contractors are being asked to build highly energy-efficient buildings that feature Low-E and radiant barrier Tech-Shield insulation designed to keep heat out. They are also highly effective at blocking the cell phone signal.
Most people don't even know that there is something that can be done about the low signal problem and CellTecks in the company with great proficiency in dealing with and correcting the problem for individuals and businesses alike. If you have problems with signal strength where you live or work, call Brent Holmes or visit his website. |
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Ewe & Eye saves the day for Local Visitor
 One day last week a
tourist rushed into the Chamber office, flustered and obviously in a big hurry.
"We're going to see our grandchildren and we need presents!" she said. "We
can't go empty handed and it has to be special!" We told her about Ewe & Eye,
the ecclectic shop at 512 River Road owned by Jimmy and Denise Mazal. The lady
practically flew out of our office and we thought we'd heard the last from her.
About an hour later, here
she comes, back to the Chamber. She had her arms full because she had done some
serious shopping. She was so excited about her purchases she felt she had to
come back to the Chamber to thank us for directing her to two of the cutest
puppets we've ever seen! This lady told us they looked much like ones she
played with when she was a child. Sweet memories.
The next time you need a
special treat for a child in your life, stop by Ewe & Eye and find a wide
variety of toys, gifts and needlework supplies.
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Shop Local for Hot Deals
 One of the Best kept secret in the Hill Country is the front page Hot Deals button on www.boerne.org. Any one can take advantage of the great deals posted by Chamber members. Check out the Hot Deals.
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Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce
126 Rosewood Ave. Boerne, TX 78006
Ph 830-249-8000 Fax 830-249-9639
Strong Businesses Lead to Stronger Communities.
The Greater Boerne Area Chamber of Commerce is an association of businesses organized to promote and improve economic vitality through partnerships, leadership and education of our members and community. |
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