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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-Newsletters in your inbox.
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October, 2010
Volume 1, Number 6
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Boerne Community Theatre Opens New Comedy
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"Bingo Bunnies", G-rated comedy by Terry Earp, will be performed by Boerne Community Theatre, Nov. 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20. Thursday 7:30 pm; Fri/Sat 8:00 pm; Sundays 2:30 pm. Two women, arch rivals over one man and then another, meet over bingo at a Halloween evening event. Tickets are $10-$19.00. Reserve online or call (830) 249-9166. 907 E. Blanco, Boerne, TX.
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Tim Moranz promoted to Sales Manager at KCA
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Kendall County Air announced this week that Tim Moranz of Boerne is being promoted to Sales Manager. Moranz, who became an air conditioning Replacement Specialist with Kendall County Air in 2006, was also awarded honors this year after being recognized as the 2nd highest AC sales producer of high-efficiency AC equipment in the nation. Moranz will continue to be in sales as a Replacement Specialist, along with his managerial duties, as he builds on the team that KCA has put in place. "There are tax credits, rebates and specials that will be ending soon, so my initial focus will be to
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make sure people know how much money they are leaving on the table if they don't act quickly. The major return on their investment is available immediately if they don't wait too long. But after December 31st this year, all those incentives are over," said Moranz.
"We are all very proud of Tim's achievements over the past few years. His dedication to customer satisfaction and commitment to his clients is exactly what we are all about at Kendall County Air. It's that type of example that we are looking forward to expanding under his leadership", said Steve Driskill, owner of KCA. If you are interested in learning how you can take advantage of these incentives, call Kendall County Air at 816-1879 today.
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Holiday Party Ideas
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We asked our members to share ideas about where your company might want to hold a Christmas Party and what kinds of parties they could help you with. Click here to see what these businesses have to offer:
- SPURS Sports and Entertainment
- Enchanted Springs Ranch
- Shutter-Happy Photography
- Kronkosky Place
- Sweet Celebrations Party Boutique
- Hungry Horse Restaurant & Catering
- Boerne on the Banks
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Christmas Gift Ideas from Boerne Businesses
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We asked our members to share ideas about great holiday gift suggestions. Click here to find out what these members have to offer:
- Tootie Pie Company
- Access Storage
- Classic Trim Embroidery & Upholstery
- Maid in Texas
- Pat's Creative Stitches
- United SA Federal Credit Union
- Texas Institute of Dermatology, Laser and Cosmetics
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Maximize the Return on Your Marketing Budget
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Applying an effective bid strategy is critical to maximizing the return on your marketing budget. By assuming management of the Google Adwords account for San Antonio's largest home builder, Digett doubled traffic to their website without increasing ad spend.
If you're not investing in AdWords now, why not? No other advertising medium is as effective and affordable. Contact Digett to learn how and why pay-per-click advertising works.
Digett helps companies generate leads through content marketing. We combine content strategy, marketing automation, and buyer feedback analysis to build relationships and derive insights for continuous improvement. To find out more, contact Mark Figart, Digett's owner at (830) 249-9494 ext 111.
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New Office Spaces At Boerne Township
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Ken Nietenhoefer, KCN Builders, is getting ready to add additional office buildings at 916 E. Blanco. Offices can be pre-leased, customized and will vary from 450 to 850 square feet in size. KCN Builders also builds custom homes in a six-county area in the Hill Country. For information call (830) 816-5202 or send him an e-mail.
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Do You Feel Anxious When You Speak in Front of a Group?
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Do you get excited or anxious at a Networking Breakfast when it is your turn to say who you are and tell listeners why they should do business with your company? Do you worry about giving a presentation at Leadership Boerne or New Member Orientation? Toastmasters can build your confidence and teach you how to deliver a brief message with very little preparation time. Visit a local meeting in Boerne and see how millions of others around the world have found confidence and speaking skills. For more information, call Cindy Arledge (210) 414-7512 or Lynda Kohler (830) 249-6614.
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Members "Give Back" To the Community
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We asked our members to share ways they and their employees "give back" to the community. Click here to find out what these members had to share:
- Texas State Optical
- Access Storage
- ABC Home & Commercial Services
- All County Home Care
- Nelson Interiors
- Maid in Texas
- Ebensberger-Fisher Funeral Home
- Just Between Friends
- Texas institute of Dermatology, Laser & Cosmetics
- Little Gretel Restaurant
- Texas Heritage Bank
- Toyota of Boerne
- Home Instead Senior Care
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Texas Heritage Bank Wins Community Banking Award
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Texas Heritage Bank has been awarded a Bronze Medal in the 2010 Best of Community Banking Awards for community service. The sponsoring Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) honored the Boerne based bank along with other medal winners in special ceremonies held September 28 during the organization's 36th annual convention in Fort Worth.
After a fire destroyed 7,600 acres and 116 homes in Cross Plains, TX, the original
 | CEO Steve Mack (3rd from left) and Cross Plains President David Estes (2nd from left) receive the
2010 Best of Community Banking Award. |
sight for Texas Heritage Bank, the bank took on a community housing project to develop six single family residences across the town. CEO Steve Mack comments, "We take our responsibility as community bankers seriously. So, our efforts to assist in the Cross Plains housing shortage is simply an outgrowth of our commitment to the communities we live and work in. We are honored to receive the award from IBAT."
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Thrill to the Music at the San Antonio Opera Gala
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The fabulous Trois Estate is the site for a San Antonio Opera/Hill Country Opera league benefit on Saturday evening, November 20th beginning at 5:30pm. The San Antonio Opera, celebrating its 15th season, started the Hill Country Opera League in the Summer of 2009 and has staged opera events in the Hill Country beginning with "Opera On the Ranch" at the Knibbe Ranch near Spring. The opera event at the Trois, hosted by Charles and Rebecca Trois, will be the first opera event in the Fredericksburg area since the inception of the Hill Country Opera League and will celebrate the growing interest in opera in the hill country.
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The Hill Country will come to life at the Trois with the magic of great opera, a fine wine reception, a gourmet dinner, a live auction and a 50 minute opera program performed by San Antonio's Three Tenors and the newly formed operatic girl group, Stiletto.
Tickets are $125 per person and include a ticket voucher for any San Antonio Opera production in the 2010-2011 season at the Lila Cockrell in San Antonio. To purchase tickets, call the San Antonio Opera Box Office at 210-225-5972.
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Calamity Jane's Trading Co. From the Inside
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Have you been inside Calamity Jane's Trading Co. since they moved to 404 S. Main Street? Walking through the front door of the new larger space is like stepping inside a great Hill Country ranch house filled with luxurious furniture and western accessories that are both chic and comfortable to live with. Like the name implies, Calamity Jane's offers an exclusive selection of home furnishings that blend the richness of earth tones and textures with the gracefulness of artistic design and function. Owner and designer, Shawn Beach, handpicks each and every item for its beauty, craftsmanship, comfort and style and accepts nothing but the best for her valued customers.
Jennifer Joiner, Shawn's right hand gal, points out a couple of special items in the shop right now that might make great gifts, for you or for your family and friends. Bring fall indoors with Calamity Jane's soybean wax candles; tis the season for these scents: gingerbread, pumpkin vanilla and warm cinnamon buns - how irresistible! Also, quality cowhides for rugs, upholstery or décor are now only $189. See Shawn and Jennifer today to check these out. Remember, free in-home interior design consultation with any purchase!
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Mayor Dan Heckler presents "State of the City Address"
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Do you want to know how your tax dollars are being spent? When is the Trail System getting started?
Mayor Dan Heckler is inviting the public to attend his "State of the City" address on November 18, 2010 at 7 PM at the Boerne Convention and Community Center. "The budget has just been approved by the City Council and the Mayor wants the public to be kept informed on what the City of Boerne will spend their money on and what the City has planned for this coming year. "There should be no surprises, no guessing, and no question on what the City is doing with your money" Mayor Heckler said. There will be a 30 minute open mike for questions following the mayor's address. The public is encouraged to attend.
Did you hear that Boerne was named a "Top workplace in the San Antonio area". Click here for more information.
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Jeff Seale Sends "You can do it!" Message
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Women of all fitness levels, sizes and ages are gaining great results with Adventure Boot Camp! You can, too! Are you looking for a jump-start to your fitness program? Then this adventure is for you! Whether you are a beginner, an avid fitness enthusiast, or just tired of the same routine, come try this whole new approach to exercise...fun!
BoerneˇKerrville Adventure Boot Camp is a four-week outdoor fitness program that offers fitness instruction, nutritional counseling and motivational training - packed with fun and energizing activities designed to help you reach your fitness goals. Whether you want to lose weight to fit into that special dress, shed the extra pounds from a pregnancy, or just get fit before that special occasion, this is the program for you! (Jeff Seale has been voted Boerne's Best Personal Trainer two years in a row!)
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Halloween Eve at Riven Rock Ranch Resort in Comfort
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Riven Rock Ranch is holding a special event Saturday, October 20 at The Terrace Grill. Join Dave Kemp for live music on Saturday evening, aka Halloween Eve, from 6 to 9 p.m. Dave has a deep repertoire of cowboy songs, country hits and oldies. Enjoy a gourmet feast while relaxing to some really great music. Riven Rock Ranch is in Comfort just off Hwy 27 on Hermann Sons Road. For reservations call 830-995-4045.
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Member Spotlights
Look Who Sent YOU 100 Word Messages This Month
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member spotlights. |
We asked our members if they had 100 words they'd like to share with the other members of our Chamber. Click here to find out what these members (in the order they were received) had to share:
- Wells Physical Therapy of Boerne
- Tejas Appraisal Company
- Ranch Radio
- Allstate - Smeby and Associates
- Hillco Gunsmith
- Belden's Automotive & Tires
- Jefferson Bank
- Rashid, Rice, and Flynn Eye Associates
- Hugs Gymnastics
- Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation
- CareChoice of Boerne
- Judith Rochelle
- Boerne ISD
- Palmer Drug Abuse Program
- Coyle Engineering
- Bending Branch Winery
- Boerne Collision Center
- Hill Country Weekly
- Messiah Lutheran Church
- Armadillo Homes
- Alamo Powersports
- Texas Hill Country Telecom
- Texas Institute of Dermatology, Laser and Cosmetics
- Massage Heights Leon Springs
- candy on main
- Little Black Dress Society
- Cambridge Healthcare Management
- Fair Oaks Ranch Golf & Country Club
- Ryland Homes
- Don Smith Company
- KM Designs
- Preferred Landscape and Lighting
- BconnectedUSA Welcome Services
- Rudkin Productions
- SWBC
- The Focus
- Majestic Ranch Arts Foundation
- Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Greater San Antonio
- O'Brien's Restaurant
- Boerne Gymnastics Center
- American Key Service
- Vanguard Institute
- Computer Doctor
- Safer is Better
- ColBran Electric
- Mama T's Grocery
- Mission Pharmacal
- Connections Speech-Language Therapy
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Can You Read About Your Business in ChamberBriefs? We know your business has something to say, a
story to tell. We'd like to share it with all our members. We distribute
ChamberBriefs at the end of every month. If you have information to share such as a new employee, a new
product, a new address, or an award, email us and we'll do our very best to get it in the next issue. If you'd like to place
an ad, give Bonnie a call at 830-249-8000. Just remember, if you don't let us
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Shop Local & Members First
Click on red button above to view Hot Deals. | One of the best kept secrets in the Hill Country is the front page Hot Deals button on www.boerne.org. Anyone 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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