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Welcome to ChamberBriefs, 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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June, 2010
Volune 1, Number 2 |
New Gunsmith Offers Quality Workmanship
Pictured above is Jim Grier, owner of Hillco Gunsmith | Hillco Gunsmith opened shop on Nov. 1, 2009, offering gun repair, gun improvements, and gun sales. Currently my shop hours are by appointment and located on my ranch on Walnut Grove Rd, 5 miles from Boerne. My background comes from being a Navy machinist, and many years of auto and aircraft mechanic. With low overhead, I try to offer good prices and quality workmanship. Please call for more information.
Jim Grier, Hillco Gunsmith. 830-431-1880.
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Hill Country Weekly Offers Free Services to Readers
 We noticed that Thursday's Hill Country Weekly is offering some neat services that owner/publisher Marie Hicks tells us she runs FREE every week in her paper.
· Did you know that the Hill Country Weekly will advertise your yard sale FREE?
· Have you seen the listings of non-profits that need volunteers? She prints them FREE.
· Are you enjoying the photos of new babies, engagements and weddings? That's right, the Hill Country Weekly runs these announcements and obituaries FREE.
Isn't it time you took a closer look at the Hill Country weekly?
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Going Green
Click on logo above to visit website. | Briggs Johnson Business Services is thrilled to announce our new subsidiary - Briggs Johnson EcoBusiness Solutions. With this new venture, we can help you streamline your business to a greener operation, look for rebates to make your eco-friendly changes worthwhile, and market your green products and services in an ethical way. Call Jennie Briggs at (210) 489-0310 for more details! |
Make Life Easier: Call the Hungry Horse
 It's late. Your family is waiting for dinner and you are exhausted. What to do?
Fifteen minutes is usually all it takes for Steve Artale's staff at the Hungry Horse Restaurant to produce a great meal for a family of four that you can pick up on your way home from the office. You'll still be eating a family style meal around your own dining room table exchanging stories of the day with your spouse and children. You won't miss shopping for groceries or slaving over a hot stove actually preparing supper. You select the entrée from a list of nine, choose two vegetables and either muffins or cornbread and Hungry Horse staff will carefully package it all up so it is piping hot when you serve it to your family.
The price? The dinners for four generally cost less than the cost of the individual ingredients if you had to pick them up at the grocery store yourself.
If you know 24 hours ahead of time that you'll be needing food prepared, consider ordering from Steve's Casseroles to Go menu which includes Lasagna, Shepherd's Pie, Poblano Chicken Enchiladas, King Ranch Chicken and Tuna Pasta Bake. With 24 hours notice the Hungry Horse can have casseroles serving four or serving 12 ready for your family and friends to enjoy with you. Ask them about side orders.
To take advantage of any of these time savers from the Hungry Horse, call 830-816-8989.
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McKamie Establishes New Law Office
McKAMIE KRUEGER, LLP | William M. (Mick) McKamie (formerly of the Law Offices of Wm. M. McKamie, P.C.) and William W. (Bill) Krueger III (formerly of Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom, L.L.P. are pleased to announce the establishment of McKamie Krueger, LLP. The new Richardson office is staffed by Krueger, and associate attorneys, Casey S. Erick and Kevin M. Curley. The San Antonio office is staffed by partners, Mick McKamie and Bradford E. Bullock, associate attorneys, Charles H. Sierra and Adrian A. Spears II, and Of Counsel attorneys, J. Frank Onion III and Bradley S. Wilder, P.L.L.C. The firm also maintains a Georgetown office.
The firm's practice focuses on governmental defense litigation, major case defense and municipal law. The San Antonio office is located at 941 Proton Road, (210) 546-2122. The new Richardson office is located at 2007 N. Collins, Suite 501, (214) 253-2600. The Georgetown office is located at 1633 Williams Drive, Building 2, (512) 617-9333. |
Access Storage Has New Employee
 Jennifer Bustamante is now working in the Access Storage office. Jennifer is a long time resident of Boerne and has a daughter, Kelsey, who is a sophomore at Boerne High School. Jennifer has only worked for Access Storage for a few weeks and owner Sarah Hamilton have already received great compliments about her! One customer recently gave her an A+ and just this morning a customer told Sarah how fantastic Jennifer is. Please come by the office when you can to meet her in person and let her get to know you. Chamber members are welcome to put their cards on Access' counter and they always promote Chamber members to their customers. In addition, there are 3 office warehouses available at Access Storage that staff would be happy to show you!
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Technology Results in Better Eye Care
 Dr. Jack Rountree with Texas State Optical Fair Oaks is excited to let everyone know he has added a new technology included in every medical eye evaluation for every patient. This previously unavailable medical technology assists doctors in viewing the back of the eye (retina) to detect early signs of eye disease as well as diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, and cancer. This retinal screening photo is called the Optos. Here is a link to learn more. Please note that Dr. Rountree takes most medical and vision insurances. Call 210-698-6393 to schedule your annual appointment with TSO Fair Oaks today.
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Schooley Media Ventures Expands Services
Click on logo above to visit website. | Schooley Media Ventures, the publisher of Cordillera Ranch Living and EXPLORE magazines is now offering graphic design services. You've seen their work via the beautiful magazines; why not put them to work for you? From a simple business card design to a complete marketing and advertising campaign, they can handle it all. Postcards, brochures, logos, websites...you name it. Call Ben at 210-507-5250 and find out all the ways that the SMV team can help your business!
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Hill Country Leadership Summit
Click on insert picture above to download/view flyer in full.
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Wednesday, August 11, 2010
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Discount applicable if registered and paid by July 15. |
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Mercedes-Benz of Boerne Selected for Sprinter Vans
 Mercedes-Benz is back in the commercial van business and Mercedes-Benz of Boerne is one of only five Texas Mercedes-Benz dealerships offering the acclaimed Sprinter Van, with 2010 models available in cargo vans, passenger vans and cab chassis, and featuring the eco-friendly BlueTEC diesel engine.
"Consumers in the U.S. are already well aware of the Mercedes-Benz name for premium passenger vehicles, but are only just beginning to appreciate the Mercedes-Benz global reputation for excellence in commercial vehicles," explains Bill Bird, general partner and operator of Mercedes-Benz of Boerne. Mercedes-Benz is the world's largest manufacturer of commercial vehicles. To date, more than one million Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans have been sold throughout the world.
The 2010 Sprinter Van boasts Best-in-Class features, based on a comparison of the Automotive News classification of full-size commercial vans, including:
· Best-In-Class payload capacity of up to 5,375 lbs.
· Best-In-Classcargo capacity of up to 547 cu. ft.
· Best-In-Classrear and side door opening areas.
· Best-In-Classstanding height of 6'4''.
· Best-in-Classinterior compartment accessibility.
In addition, the Sprinter has one of the cleanest diesel engines in the world and is the only 50-state emissions diesel engine in the industry. Sprinter's BlueTEC engineturns harmful emissions into harmless nitrogen and water - all without sacrificing power, efficient drivetrain, or quiet rides. Other features include ABS, acceleration skid control, load adaptive control, electronic brake force distribution, brake assist, roll over mitigation and understeering control. The Sprinter Van is also noted for its high versatility, making it a sort of chameleon among fleet vehicles and used for everything from delivery, service and shuttle vehicles to ambulances and armored vans.
"With factory authorized mobile service available and required only every 10,000 miles instead of 3,000 to 4000, and its low-cost maintenance and operation, the Sprinter is the most practical service vehicle on the road today," says Bird. |
Coyle Engineering Wins Best Places to Work for Third Time
 Coyle Engineering, Inc. has won the San Antonio Business Journal's sixth annual Best Places to Work Award. Placing 8th overall in the Small Business category, the company is excited to have won the award for the third time in four years. The winners were selected based on the results of online confidential surveys completed by the companies' employees.
"We are thrilled about winning this award again," stated Coyle Engineering CEO Beth Coyle. "Since the award is base on how our employees rate us, we couldn't be happier about what that says about our firm. At Coyle Engineering, we are not just a place to work. We are a family who care about each other and enjoy spending time with each other away from the office. We are all about each person being the best they can be, and make sure everyone has the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally."
Coyle employees enjoy monthly Celebration Challenges instead of the usual cake in the conference room. Every month a group of employees plans a themed event to celebrate the birthdays and anniversaries for the month. Coyle Engineering has season tickets to the San Antonio Spurs and often does a drawing for employees to have an opportunity to attend. The company also has a large break room with a pool table for employees to use. Coyle Engineering realizes the importance of being involved in professional community and insists that employees are involved in at least two professional organizations with memberships paid for by the company. Additionally Coyle Engineering sponsors events and programs supported by staff such as baseball teams and walks and races for special causes.
According to Mike Coyle, President and Senior Project Manager, "We work hard together and play hard together too. We share good times and are there for each other in the not so good times."
Coyle Engineering, Inc.is a small, woman-owned firm providing the highest quality civil engineering, design, planning and consulting services for commercial, industrial, residential, municipal and institutional projects. Coyle Engineering serves private and public sector clients throughout Texas who value the knowledge and expertise gained from a professional engineering service. Areas of specialty include commercial and residential land development, master planning, public works improvements, and institutional projects.
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An Anniversary Note from the Mazals
 Ewe and Eye has just celebrated its 20th year in Boerne. Offering a vast array of yarns, needlepoint, toys, gifts, Russian Santas, German nutcrackers, children's clothing, and the list goes one, Ewe and Eye is proud to have served the Boerne community for two decades.
With ample parking, a relaxing courtyard, and adjacent to Little Gretel Restaurant, Ewe and Eye has become a destination for hundreds of customers throughout the years. We are proud to be members of the Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce who have graciously promoted our store to many over the years. For this we are grateful.
We're shooting for another 20 years!
Jimmy & Denise Mazal
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Riven Rock Ranch Introduces New Summer Menu
Click on above picture to visit website. | Riven Rock Ranch is going to be tempting you soon with some exciting new menu items for summer at The Terrace Grill. Even though they have unique specials every weekend, it's nice to change things from time to time. You will notice some brand new items 'in' and a few of the older items 'out' for awhile. It's always fun for Joseph and his crew to do some different things, and he always has excellent ideas. Along with the menu changes, they will be having some fun, light & refreshing Summer Wine Specials. This is their restaurant manager, Bonnie's, specialty and she's very enthusiastic. You can call (830) 995-4045 for reservations.
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Ever Tried Texas Champagne or San Antonio in a Cup?
Click on above logo to visit website. | Tootie Pie Company announced that it is rolling out its new coffee and iced tea at its two Tootie Pie Gourmet Cafés.
"Choosing just the right blend of coffee and tea to serve with Tootie Pie is a serious undertaking" said Don Merrill, President & CEO. "We called on several purveyors of fine coffee and teas, tasting and testing various blends and varieties. We then tested these blends in our Cafés, soliciting customer feedback all along the way. I am happy to announce that we have made our selections."
"A special Latin American blend will be called 'Poquito De San Antonio,' because we think it reflects the flavor of our city. In other words, it's a little bit of San Antonio in a cup," said Merrill.
He added, "Our iced tea blend will be called 'Texas Champagne' in a nod to the special place a good iced tea holds for anyone who lives in or visits the Lone Star State."
"I know it has been tough to be in South Texas and not have iced tea," joked Merrill. "Fortunately, we made it just in time for those long hot summer months. We trust it will be worth the wait, and we appreciated our customer's patience through this and other changes we've made to whip our cafes into shape."
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Shop Local & Members First
Click on red button above to view 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.
Click on key logo above to view Member to Member Discounts. |
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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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