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A Capitol idea: "We tell folks our greatest enemy is a completely competent government," writer Mark Eaton told the Fort Worth Chamber. "That's never gonna happen. We should be in business for a long time." Fortunate, yes. Funny, heck yes! Political satirists Capitol Steps will be the keynote entertainment for the Chamber's Annual Meeting June 14 at the Omni Fort Worth Hotel. Dannon is the Presenting Sponsor and Capitol Steps' performance is courtesy of XTO Energy. The comedy troupe's past song-and-dance ditties include "Lirty Dies," "If There Were No Rich Men" and "Workin' 9 to 10." It is all non-partisan, too, chiding Democrats and Republicans equally. Step up for one of these four seats.

Play hooky: Thanks to Underwood Law Firm, that could be you and three Buds light-ing up the right-field porch at Globe Life Park June 9. You're in the perfect viewing spot when Rougned Odor returns from suspension to smack another player or his 10th homer screaming right at you in Row 7. It's the Texas Rangers and Houston Astros in the 1 p.m. series finale and a scuffle is likely to break out between these intra-state rivals. If you're caught on camera skipping out on work, don't forget that Underwood is a law firm and that Monica is its Employment Law specialist.
Fort-ified: Mr. B believes Rock the Fort is one of the better fundraising names for an event in D/FW. Rock the Fort with Reckless Kelly is even mo' better. Lena Pope's Young Professional Advocates throw this party -- 7 p.m. Saturday, June 4 at Heart of the Ranch at Clearfork -- and it includes some of the best food trucks in Fort Worth, an open bar and live music. All proceeds from Rock the Fort benefit students at Chapel Hill Academy charter school and the Early Learning Center. Arrive early to hear former B2B Insider template titan Adrian Johnston, who got out ASAP only to become a top country singer. Who knew! With a helping Hand from Keegan, here is a pair of tickets.

Front & center: Kendal (jump in the Lake) Smith sent over the Magnolia at the Modern film series for June 10-July 17 and Mr. B was interested in seeing romantic comedy Maggie's Plan, the first in the series. Hmmm, this second one, The Man Who Knew Infinity, sounded as good if not better.  Oh, wow, the fourth, A Monster with a Thousand Heads, may be the best of the noirs. Mr. B broke down and bought a season's pass and figures he'll go to those three and offer the other three to the Prospective Ms. B. You won't have to make that choice (or ruin your relationship) because Kendal has a season's pass for two. Choose between shows at the Modern Art Museum Friday at 6 and 8 p.m., Saturday at 5 p.m. or Sunday at noon, 2 and 4 p.m.

Cutting humor: The elevator speech from Scott Casey of Baylor Surgical is a bit surgical -- "We cut on you. I'd like to say I'd like to see you, but..."

Crying kid: New member Jolin Promo cleverly markets itsownself with a clear snack bag of red hot candy with a note -- "Promotions made easier than taking candy from a baby."

Unpaid testimonial: Melissa Peters of CMP Construction is the epitome of Leads Group success. She heads the Cowtown Leads Group and "I've done business with 14 companies in our Leads Group and I wouldn't have known one of them if I weren't in the Chamber."

Big Impacts? TECH Fort Worth held its annual IMPACT Awards last week and before the luncheon it showcased some promising technology client companies. One has an ear drop to clear impacted wax; another is working on a treatment for sepsis/septic shock; A third has a prototype for fans built into chandeliers and the most promising is probably a company testing eye drops that would replace reading glasses.

Yes, we've got Spirit! Congrats to Big Brick Dennis Knautz and the Acme Brick Company team. They have been selected to receive the Spirit of Enterprise Award at the Chamber's Annual Luncheon June 14. Perhaps every attendee should receive one of those Acme Brick signs used at Dallas Mavericks games.

No Dog house: JDog Junk Removal & Hauling Fort Worth is having a ribbon cutting Friday and is "borrowing" Saltgrass Steak House at 5845 Sandshell Drive for its celebration. Chamber Am-Bass-Adorables will be there to admire JDog's wrapped truck and trailer. Restaurant appetizers and cake to follow.

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