The Annual Chamber Banquet on January 31st saw a large crowd of Chamber Members come together to celebrate the successes of Brady/ McCulloch County over the last year. Decorated with a vintage circus theme, the brief program saw many deserving award winners named complete with a few special surprises.


Here is a list of award winners with a summary of their accomplishments from their nominations:

• Lifetime Achievement: Kenneth Young: consistent commitment to community service, successful businessman, 2nd of four generations in Brady
• Citizens of the Year: Paden & McKenna Behrens-K-Life Directors : work with local youth, Haven Family Shelter board member
• Small Business of the Year: West Central Wireless: great service, community support
• Large Business of the Year: Ed Davenport Trucking: recent increase in employees (40%) and fleet (60%), community support
• Volunteer of the Year (3): Mary Bradshaw; Carol Henderson; Mary King: volunteer ambassadors for the Chamber of Commerce
• President's Award for Service: Brian King: continued support of Chamber events, namely cooking a meal for the teams at the annual Duffers Golf Tourney.
• Distinguished Public Servant: Marvin Smith, City of Brady Streets, Parks, Gas Department Head: work on special events
• Director of the Year: Missi Davis: for tireless service and valuable insight.

From a giant chicken being on stage when Mr. Young was presented with his award to the Behrens who had to be "kidnapped" from the K-Life club house to be surprised with their award, it was a fun-filled evening for all that attended!  

 

The Brady Economic Development Corporation will be hosting EDC Days in the Chamber of Commerce board room on February 22, March 22, and April 26 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. The purpose of these days is to learn what Brady EDC's role is in the community, spend 1-on-1 time with staff and board of directors, and to have the opportunity to ask questions about EDC.

There is no cost to attend and it is come and go at your own pleasure. If you have any question, please feel free to call the Chamber office at 597-3491 or email us at info@bradytx.com.

AUSTIN, TX- The Texas Association of Business (TAB) has launched an on-line petition drive to encourage the passage of $1.8 billion in tax relief targeted at Texas small business.

 

"Small businesses are the job creators in Texas," said Bill Hammond, TAB President and CEO. "We feel targeting tax relief towards small business will rev up the job creation engine in this state."

 

The tax relief plan would make permanent the $1 million franchise tax exemption. This would allow businesses who have less than $1 million in taxable income to avoid paying the tax.  It also creates a $1 million franchise tax deduction, where businesses could deduct their first $1 million in taxable income. 

 

"If a business is paying taxes on $2 million a year now, this deduction would cut their tax bill in half," said Hammond.  "That would be an immediate stimulus for that business."

 

This plan will also bring more equity to the overall taxing system.  "If a business has $900,000 in taxable income right now they don't pay any taxes, but a business that has $1.1 million in taxable income pays taxes on that whole amount," said Hammond.  "Under this plan, that business would only pay taxes on the $100,000 in taxable income, instead of the full amount.  This plan certainly creates more fairness than the current system does."

 

The online petition is linked on the front page of the Texas Association of Business's website, http://www.txbiz.org/.

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Bar 3 Ranch

Berkly Enterprises, Inc

Best Western/Brady Inn

Brady Butane Company

Brady Cabinet

Brady Implement Company

Brady National Bank

Complete Inspection Services

Ed Davenport, Inc.

Evridge's Inc.

Heart of Texas Country Music Museum

Higginbotham Brothers Company

Housing Authority of Brady

James Long Real Estate

Just Off The Vine

Lubke's GM Cars & Trucks, Inc.

Marshall Law Office, PLLC

McAnelly Insurance Agency

McDonald's of Brady

Mike Schaffner & Associates, PC

Office Furniture Discounters

Patio on Church Street

Richard Arons

Scott & White Health Plan

Shannon Medical Center - Air Med

Sonic Drive In

Tracy & Charla Pitcox

V. Murray & Jeanette Jordan

Web It For You

Yates Ranch

Young Ready Mix, Inc.

Young's Jewelry