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APR•2013EVENTS CALENDAR

10 Business Networking Breakfast - Spare

Time, 6:45am

10 RCA Committee Meeting, 12pm

17 Education/Workforce Committee

Meeting, 8am

18 Board Meeting, 8am

23 Legislative Luncheon - State

Demographer, 12pm

25 Business After Hours - Johnson Brother s

Ford, 5:15pm

FRIDAY, April 5, 2013

Community business leaders can access the knowledge and experience of world-renowned leaders byattending Chick-fil-A© Leadercast© hosted by the Temple College Business and Community EducationDivision, in partnership with the Temple Chamber of Commerce, at the Temple College Pavilion onFriday, May 10. Chick-fil-A© Leadercast© is a one-day leader development

event broadcast LIVE from Atlanta, GA to hundreds of sites throughout the nation. Speakersfor this year’s event include:

Friday, May 10, 2013o Jack Welch, Former Chairman and CEO of

General Electr ic

o Andy Stanley, Best-sel l ing leadership author

and communicator

o Mike Krzyzewsk i , Head men’s baske tba l l

coach, Duke Universi ty and Team USA

o John Maxwell , Best-sel l ing author and leader-

ship expert

o Dr. Henry Cloud, Best-sel l ing author and lead-

ership consul tant

o LCDR Rorke Denver, Navy SEAL and s tar of

the 2012 movie Act of Valor

o Sanya Richards-Ross, 2012 London Olympic

gold medal is t , t rack & f ie ld

o David Allen, Best-sel l ing author of Get t ing

Things Done and product ivi ty expert

o Condolezza Rice, Secretary of State (2005-

2009) , via exclusive Simply Lead video inter-

view

By: Erin Spencer, Temple College

Last year, over 100,000 leaders from 14 countries attended Chick-fil-A© Leadercast©, and in Temple, the event sold out. In its 14th year,

this full-day experiential conference is predicted to reach its largest audience to date.

This year the program will focus on the idea of simply leading. Our lives are full of things that we think will grow our businesses and

increase our influence. What if there was potential impact in simplifying our lives so that our leadership could thrive? Leading in a complex

world requires simplicity to cut through the clutter. This diverse group of internationally-acclaimed

authors, leadership experts and practitioners will share insights to help leaders learn how to Simply Lead.

For more information about Chick-fil-A® Leadercast®, visit www.chick-fil-aleadercast.com. For

local ticketing information, call (254) 298-8625.

Temple ChamberMembers: Use promo code

TCOC & receive $10 off.

When presented withthis information lastyear, Waco EDC

changed their strategic plan. Because of that, Temple Business leaders are encour-aged to attend, ensuring that our decision making is relevant and responsive to cur-rent trends.

The Office of the State Demographer disseminates demographic and related socioeconomicdata to the State of Texas and the general public. The State Demographer monitors demo-graphic and socioeconomic changes in the State in order to better inform the executive and

legislative branches of Texas government. Special emphasis is placed on data that may be useful to policy makers indealing with issues regarding the demand for state services.

RSVP by Monday, April 15 by visiting our events page at www.TempleTX.org or by calling the Temple Chamber ofCommerce at (254) 773-2105. For available marketing opportunities, e-mail Judy Covington at judy@templetx.org.

MISSION:

Who we are determineswhat we need - what are the

implications for your business?

A Legislative Luncheon With OurState Demographer

Dr. Lloyd Potter

April 23, 2013 - 12PM * Hilton Garden Inn

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

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April 255:15 - 7pmSponsored & hosted by: Johnson BrothersFord-Lincoln

Event includes drinks,BBQ, door prizes and aribbon cutting at theirnew location!

Catering by:Johnny’s Steaks& Bar-Be-Que

For more informa-tion about any of theseevents, visit the Temple

Chamber ofCommerce website atwww.TempleTX.org andselect the “events” tab.

The Bloomin’ Temple Festival, oneof Central Texas’ most popularannual events, is now under themanagement of Townsquare Media.

They will take over the production and staging of the Bloomin’Temple Festival for 2013, which will be held May 10-11 indowntown Temple.

“Townsquare has a strong history of producing successfullive events across the country, and we are delighted to workwith the Temple Chamber of Commerce to continue a localtradition they started” commented Townsquare Media Killeen-Temple General Manager Bourdon Wooten. Townsquare Mediaowns and operates local radio stations US105 (KUSJ-FM), K101-7 (KLTD-FM), B106 (KOOC-FM), Kiss 103-1 (KSSM-FM) andNewsradio 1400 KTEM (KTEM-AM).Bloomin’ Temple has been a highlight of the local spring event

calendar in Temple since 2006. The weekend includes family-friendly entertainment, food, vendors and both regional andnational music acts. This year the Bloomin’ Fest will also playhost to the Texaco Country Showdown.

The music lineup for this year’s two-day festival will not dis-appoint. Friday will be full of great Tejano performers includ-ing Ruben Ramos & The Mexican Revolution, Joe Posada andAmerican Idol’s Savannah Votion. Saturday’s lineup will

include Brian Gowan, Grammy-nominatedcountry artist Lee Roy Parnell and Texascountry favorite Randy Rogers Band.

Additional festival activities are beingplanned and more information, includingvendor applications, will be available soon atwww.MyUS105.com.

Imagine yourc o m m u n i t ycoming together

for an unforget-table high school experience, complete withthe perfect dress, shoes and accessories. That’s Project Prom.

Senior girls live a memorable high schoolprom through Project Prom, a local programof the Junior League of Bell County.Counselors in Bell County high schools rec-ommend senior levelyoung ladies whose per-sonal and financial circum-stances may prevent themfrom participating in theirhigh school’s prom.

Transforming the Second Hand Rose, theJunior League of Bell County’s resale store,into an exclusive shopping experience forProject Prom’s young ladies is one aspect ofthe program. Junior League members helpthe girls find the perfect dress and supplythem with everything they need for a memo-rable night, at no cost to the young ladies ortheir families.

The 5th Annual Project Prom was held

Saturday, February 9, 2013. An additional dayhas been scheduled this spring to accommo-date young women not able to participate inFebruary.

Project Prom seeks community donateditems including new or gently used promdresses, shoes, jewelry and other accessories.You can also choose to sponsor a young ladyfor just $100. A combined community effortof donations from individuals, salons, restau-rants, jewelry and makeup representatives,

and the 2012-2013 ProjectProm Sponsor T3: TitanTotal Training, have allplayed a part in making the5th Annual Project Prom asuccess for the 24 young

women participating this year.Donate to a future Project Prom by con-

tacting the Junior League of Bell CountyProject Prom co-chairs by email at project-prom@jlbellco.org. Donations designatedProject Prom are also accepted at SecondHand Rose, located at 17 East Central Avenuein Temple.

Making Memories With the Junior League of Bell County & “Project Prom”By: Ashley Bland, Bell County Expo Center

“I couldn’t help but smile thinking about our mission‘Women building Better Communities’ and know that is

truly what we are doing with Project Prom.”-Megan White, Project Prom Chair.

The race honors our Soldiersand National Guardsmen on theanniversary of the “Shot HeardAround The World” — the Battles

of Lexington and Concord in 1775 that signaled thebeginning of the American Revolution and our inde-pendence.

The race will take place onApril 21, 2013 coursing fromKilleen to Temple, Texas inthe vicinity of Ft. Hood – thelargest active duty armored postin the United States military. You can register easilyonline at www.TheArmyMarathon.com/register.Race fees are $30 for the 5K and $85 for theMarathon. Participation and support of the event

will enhance thelives of the veteransand families servedby the benefittingcharities.

We have faced many challenges in the process ofcreating and executing this event. Our membershipwith the Temple Chamber of Commerce continuesto be immensely helpful and aligns us with an organ-ization that is trusted in and around the city. As webegan outreach to potential sponsors, it was invalu-

able to have the credibili-ty of the Chamber associ-ated with our brand. Thesupport we continue to

receive from theChamber’s staff and Board Members provides uswith a collaborative partnership and also serves as asource of encouragement.

Our work across Central Texas has proven that astrategy rooted in forming strong alliances with

active chambers is integral to success. We are con-fident that partnerships like the one we createdwith the Temple Chamber will be a key factor in tak-ing this event national and, in the process, bringingmore business to Central Texas.

-Ed Bandas, President of the Army Marathon

“We Run With Heroes”Army Marathon Ends In Temple

Ed Bandas and Richard Archer, The ArmyMarathon, during the Temple Chamber ofCommerce Military Appreciation Luncheon,organized by the Military Affairs Committee.

The Army Marathon was createdto raise funds in support of our

American heroes: the men and womenof the armed services.

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Keep Temple Beautiful With “Great American Cleanup” Events

April 1 - May 1Project ReDirectory: Coordinator Tanya GrayInformation: This phone book recycling contest is going on its 20th year. TISDand BISD schools that are in Temple’s school zone are asked to collect booksfor recycling for a share of cash and individual prizes. This year the prizes willbe donated by Yellow Pages (YP) formerly known as AT&T. As part of this part-nership, we are opening the competition up to all middle and high school aswell as private school students. So, take your phone books to your favoriteschool or drop them in one of the Project ReDirectory bins outside of HEB orWalmart!

April 5, 10:00AM-1:00PMOperation Shred It!: Coordinators Barbara Cardinal-Sorge & Tanya GrayInformation: As part of an effort to help Temple Go Green, Wells Fargo Advisorsis partnering with Keep Temple Beautiful to offer residents a chance to disposeof their documents in a safe manner. The event is an identity theft, fraud pre-vention and educational initiative that features on-site document destructionand distribution of identity protection tips and resources to local communities.Operation Shred It! is an opportunity for local consumers and businesses toprevent identity theft and help the environment through free on-site documentshredding. Operation Shred It! Area: Downtown – Wells Fargo Advisors Operation Shred It! Location: 1 N. Main Street

April 6, 9:00AM-4:00P.MRaye-Allen Secret Garden Day: Coordinator Gill HollieInformation: KTB is partnering with Raye-Allen Elementary tohelp beautify and plant a school garden. We will be weeding, till-ing, planting and building. Volunteers are needed. Area: Raye-Allen’s school campus Location: 5015 S. 5th Street

April 13, 9:00AM-12:00PMAdopt-A-Street Cleanup: Coordinators Bill & Virginia Leak Information: Join the NAACP in cleaning up a heavily traveledarea on Saturday, April 13 as part of their Adopt-A-Street com-mitment.

Area: Martin Luther King Drive

April 17, 12:00-1:00PM Eco-Lunch & Learn: Coordinator Tanya GrayInformation: 1 hour FREE environmental presentation for home & work. Lunchis provided. Area: Temple Chamber of CommerceLocation: 2 N. 5th Street

April 20, 9:00AM-2:00PME-Waste Recycling: Coordinator Tanya GrayInformation: Keep Temple Beautiful and Electronic Waste Disposal are hostingthe bi-annual electronic recycling on April 20. Businesses, citizens and sur-rounding communities will have the opportunity to protect the environmentby properly recycling computer equipment, cell phones, monitors, lawn equip-ment, gaming equipment and much more. There is a $10.00 fee for CRTs andtelevisions. All other items are free of charge. The event is open to individuals,businesses and neighboring cities; Fort Hood, Killeen, Copperas Cove, HarkerHeights, Belton, Salado, Waco and all others. Area: Holy Trinity High SchoolLocation: 6608 W. AdamsFor more information on these events, go to www.keeptemplebeautiful.org orcall (254) 493-4000.

BLOOD DRIVES

April 6, 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.Scott & White West Campus (5701Airport Road)

April 8, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Bridge to Health Wellness Fair (1206West Campus Drive)

April 10, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Scott & White Westfield Clinic (7556Honeysuckle)

April 17, 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Scott & White Santa Fe Clinic (1402West Avenue H)

April 18, 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.Temple High School (415 North 31stStreet)

April 18, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Scott & White Center for DiagnosticMedicine (1605 South 31st Street)

April 24, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Scott & White Health Plan (1206 WestCampus Drive)

April 30, 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.McLane Children’s Hospital Scott &White (1901 SW HK Dodgen Loop)

To sign-up to donate bloodor to find out how to host ablood drive, please contact theScott & White BloodCenter at (254) 724-6231.

The Great American Cleanup (GAC) is an annual event started in 1999 by Keep America Beautiful. Each year millions of Texansand Americans across the nation come out to improve their communities by picking up litter in parks, waterways and roadways;planting trees and flowers to beautify public spaces; painting over graffiti; repairing local buildings; and holding recycling drivesand environmental education events.

Today, we realize that these efforts don’t just create beautiful places, they create a healthier environment. They build strongercommunities. They inspire sustainable behaviors and motivate people to volunteer. They improve the quality of life of local citi-zens. In essence, the Great American Cleanup captures the energy and enthusiasm of today’s powerful and growing green move-ment.Contact Keep Temple Beautiful to participate or volunteer for currently scheduled events in the area:

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Ribbon Cutting Events

Smith Supply Co.: Founded in 1961 and family owned,Smith Supply Co. is located at 5202 Midway Dr. inTemple. They offer residential and commercial cleaningsupplies, swimming pool chemicals and equipment, janito-rial and pool equipment repair service and commercialjanitorial service. For more information, contact Edgar,Linda or Casey Smith at (254) 773-3592 or visit themonline at www.SmithSupply.com.

Precision Tune Auto Care: Located at 4707 S 31stStreet in Temple, Precision Tune Auto Care provides oilchanges, tune ups, diagnostics, scheduled maintenance,cooling systems, A/C and heat systems, tires, alignments,brakes and much more. They have been a family ownedbusiness for over 25 years and all of their services arebacked by a 12 month, 12,000 mile nationwide warranty.Appointments are recommended but not necessary.Office hours are M - F: 8am - 6pm & Sat: 8am - 5pm.For more information, call (254) 791-8228 or visit themonline at www.PrecisionTune.com.

Jennifer Boudreault, Mary Kay Independent BeautyConsultant: Located in the Temple area, JenniferBoudreault is an Independent Beauty Consultant for MaryKay. She offers a variety of services, including:

For more information, contact Jennifer at (254) 290-1967,e-mail her at jboudreault@marykay.com or go online atwww.MaryKay.com/jboudreault.

Balcones Recycling: Located at 9301 Johnny MorrisRoad in Austin, Balcones Recycling provides recycling col-lection, processing and end-use marketing services to busi-nesses, industries and municipalities in central Texas, DFW,north Texas and Arkansas. They also offer multi-lingualrecycling education and training programs as well aswaste and resource audits.

Balcones has been providing recycling services in Texasfor 20 years. They recently opened the largest recyclingMaterial Recovery Facility in Texas; a 25 million dollar,multi-capability facility in northeast Travis County. Thefacility is designed to serve the regional recycling needs ofcommunities, businesses and industries in central Texas.For more information, e-mail Steve Shannon at steves@bal-conesresources.com, call (512) 472-6200 or visit themonline at www.BalconesResources.com.

Direct Auto Insurance: Headquartered in Nashville, TN,Direct Auto Insurance has a local office at 3614 SW H.K.Dodgen Loop. They have been in business for 21 yearsand are a licensed carrier in thirteen states, includingTexas. Direct Auto Ins. is a non-standard provider focusingon the middle to lower income demographic. Individualswith a lapse in insurance coverage, less than stellar driv-ing record, lapsed or absent driver’s license are able tosecure auto insurance with Direct. Office hours are M - F:9am - 6 pm & Sat: 10am - 3pm. For more information, con-tact Dennis Nixon at (469) 853-4490 or go online atwww.DirectGeneral.com.

Heartland Executive Suites: Located at 16 EastAvenue A in Temple, Heartland Executive Suites offersoffice space and creative lofts for lease in the heart ofTemple’s business and entertainment district. HeartlandExecutive Suites is a loft conversion of an existing 1920’swarehouse in Temple, TX. Modern loft and creativeoffices reflect the building’s functional past, highlightingthe original wood floors, high ceilings and windows.Centrally located and within walking distance to bank-ing, legal services, retail, restaurants and nightlife, thislocation is ideal for those looking for modern workspaces. Whether you are expanding, consolidating orupgrading, Heartland Executive Suites will set your busi-ness apart from the competition. For more information,call Holley Major at (254) 780-5485.

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Advance America #3103Susan Seidl2910 S. 31st StTemple, TX 76502(254) 774 9143www.advanceamerica.netFinancial Services

Cactus Jack's Sushi Bar & JapaneseRestaurantChan Hoh300 SW HK Dodgen LoopTemple, TX 76504(254) 778 1384www.cjsaboten.comRestaurants

First Presbyterian ChurchRev. Ken Ritchie12 W. FrenchTemple, TX 76501(254) 773 3407www.firstpresbyteriantemple.orgChurches

Jazzercise Temple Fitness CenterTerri Manning2601 Trade PlaceTemple, TX 76504(254) 938 7167www.jazzercise.comHealth & Fitness

Moniker Insurance & Financial Services,LLCTerence A. Townsend1116 S. 31st StTemple, TX 76504(254) 295 0166www.monikerinsurance.comFinancial ServicesTax Service

Power Consulting & SearchCraig D. HilesPO Box 234Florence, TX 76527(254) 624 1530www.powerconsultingandsearch.comEmployment Services

The SpotRose Collins100 N. MainTemple, TX 76501(254) 624 7111www.thespottemple.comYouth Services

Temple Allergy ClinicMichelle Anderson1713 SW HK Dodgen Lp #121Temple, TX 76502(254) 773 8916www.harkerheightsallergy.comMedical Services

Temple Literacy CouncilDon Stiles100 W. Adams Ave.Temple, TX 76501(254) 774 7323www.templeliteracy.orgOrganizations & Associations

Thiele Real Estate, LLCTwila Thiele314 E. CentralBelton, TX 76513(254) 760 5758www.bellcountyhomeseller.comReal Estate

Tulip Nails & SpaDavid Nguyen4311 S 31st #130Temple, TX 76502(254) 231 3986www.tulipnailsandspa.comNail Salons

Vista Real EstateJimmy Torres7348 W. Adams #700Temple, TX 76502(254) 638 8670www.thevistarealtors.comReal Estate

March New Members

March RenewalsAmerican ClassifiedsArbor House TempleAustin Printing & MailingBelco Signs, Inc.Biggie Mini Self Storage Inc.Brazos Stamp & Engraving Inc.The Bridge ApartmentsBury + PartnersChaseChristian Farms Treehouse, Inc.Cleo Bay HondaCochran, Blair & PottsCracker Barrel #692Datalogic

Discount Floors SuperstoreDuBois Furniture, Inc.Ted Duffield/JP, Precinct 1Dynamic Protection Security Services,LLCEBCO General Contractor, Ltd.Fairways at Sammons ParkFirst Convenience Bank inside H E BFolkerson Communications, Ltd.Friends of the Temple Public LibraryH E B Food Store #182Historic Preservation League ofTempleHoliday Inn Temple

House of FloorsIKON Office Solutions, Inc.Impact Fire ServicesIntegriCo CompositesJason's DeliJoan Mikeska Realty/Joan MikeskaKelly ServicesLott, Vernon & Company, P.C.LULAC Council #4593McAlister's DeliPaperGraphics PrintingPignetti'sPrater & Ridley, AttorneysRotary Club of Temple South

Rural Rental Housing Assoc. of TexasSecrest Law FirmSedona Staffing ServicesShallow Ford Construction Co., IncStrasburger Enterprises Inc.Sweet Adelines InternationalTaste of Thai RestaurantTemple CollegeTexas Land Bank, FLCATwin Liquors TempleJames Van NessWildflower Country Club

Member SpotlightsKeeping You Cool - Sundek Of Central TexasBy: Melissa Davis, Charter Real Estate

Sundek of Central Texas, an authorizedSundek dealer, is proud to offer an awardwinning decorative concrete product to areahomeowners and businesses.

Sundek originatedin 1970 inCalifornia. Theresurfacing prod-uct, invented bytwo brothers,stood up to theharsh and variableclimate conditionsin the state. After ten years in business, the familytook their product to the national level, offering deal-ership opportunities across the country.

Sundek offers concrete resurfacing for amultitude of uses. Whether you need apool deck, patio or a decorative stone lookto your driveway, Sundek has a productthat will withstand the harshest of wintersand the blazing sun of the Texas summers.The product can be applied both toground cover areas as well as vertically as away to resurface concrete walls in a deco-

rative way. In addition to the traditional exterioruses, Sundek also offers a variety of applications forinside your home or business. The product is one of the only on the market to get

rave reviews in residential, commercial and industri-al industries. Sundek is also a member of the USGreen Building Council a non-profit organization

composed of leaders fromevery sector of the build-ing industry working topromote buildings andcommunities that ared e e m e denvironmentallyr e s p o n s i b l e ,profitable andhealthy places tolive and work.

Sundek of Central Texas is located just off of I-35 inBelton. Give them a call today at (254)933-8380 tosee what they can do to help you improve your liv-ing space.

Whether you need a

pool deck, patio or a deco-

rative stone look to your

driveway, Sundek has a

product that will with-

stand the harshest of win-

ters and the blazing sun

of the Texas summers.

The Fikes Wholesale story begins withthe birth of Clarence Edison Fikes inCameron, TX in 1919. He grew up inrural, depression era Texas along with allthe character building that that entailed.Fast forward to 1952, when Edisonopened a Texaco “filling station” inCameron.

You may know that Sam Walton grewhis Walm art chain by controlling hisown distribution. Great men think alike!In a parallel manner, in 1979 C.E. Fikesbegan to focus his attention to the

wholesale fuel business. In that year healso opened his first CEFCO branded convenience store. From that change infocus the CEFCO brand grew quickly and became the customer for fuel distri-bution by Fikes Wholesale.

In 1988 Edison turned over the CEO reins to his son James, a Vietnam era Armyveteran who had worked in the company since 1971 in a variety of positions.This sparked another burst of entrepreneurship as the company soon acquired achain of stores in Alabama and Mississippi. The growth by acquisition strategyhas been sound as they continued to acquire other small store chains to fill inthe geography between here and Alabama and growing north in Arkansas. Inrecent acquisitions the company expanded their footprint in Oklahoma and NewMexico, while increasing the density of stores in their current market. Today theCEFCO brand is on almost 260 convenience stores, and Fikes Wholesale suppliesover 200 million gallons a year of branded and unbranded gasoline and dieselfuel to retail and commercial locations throughout their service area. They havealso created a network of over 6,000 ATM machines, adding another service totheir convenience stores, along with an air charter service from the airport in

Temple. Fikes employs over 2,500 people.All this has come back to serve the community from which it grew. Fikes con-

tributed in a big way with the construction of their new corporate offices inTemple. They have a 19+ acre campus with a 42,000 sq. ft. building.

Fikes is not only a major economic contributor to our local economy; they alsocontribute philanthropically in a big way. They support the Children’s MiracleNetwork with large cash donations and support college scholarships, endowedin the name of C.E. Fikes to colleges in Bell and McLennan counties, supportinglocal students and the local educational institutions.

Help keep our local economy growing – support Fikes and all the other greatChamber of Commerce Members!

Fikes Wholesale, Inc.6261 Central Pointe ParkwayTemple, TX 76504www.FikesInc.com254-791-0009

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Member Spotlights (Cont.)

When Johnny Walker opened a little sandwich shopacross from Temple City Hall in 1974, local residentsraved about the chili he sold by the bowl. Thisencouraged him to open another EmporiumSandwich Shop in Waco. Soon, Walker realized thathis unique chili seasonings kept the customers com-ing back – so he sold the shops and focused on thespices.

And that’s how Emporium Packaging & SpiceCompany was born. Walker said the first local gro-cery store to accept his chili mix on contingencywas “Spot Cash” owned by Strasburger Enterprises at9th & Adams near downtown. He then started cus-tom blending chili mixes for restaurant chains such

as Chuy’s Mexican Restaurant, County LineBBQ and Double Dave’s Pizza. His clientsnow stretch fromcoast-to-coastand overseas.

“We don’tsell someoneelse’s prod-ucts,” Walkersays. “They are

our own blends.” The company develops cus-tom flavor profiles for a variety of food service oper-ations. “For example, Mexican food on the west coastis not flavored like Tex-Mex. The west coast approachtends to be gentler and smoother, while Tex-Mex ismore robust.”Some of the many spices and mixes they sell online

to retail customers include: Emporium Chili Mix,Johnny’s Fajita Seasoning, Chicken Fried Steak &Onion Ring Coating, Emporium Spiced Tea,Emporium Cajun Blend and Emporium Bread RollMix.The company’s manufacturing operations are locat-

ed at 1104 South 1st St near Ave K and include a

small retail business for walk-in sales. Emporiumemploys 14 people, although the number varies with

the chili season (chilis are inseason August throughNovember; retail salesare highest when thecold weather startsthrough the end of win-

ter, as well as during theheat of summer.) Walker

says he plans to move to a larger establishment inTemple within a year. “We’ve outgrown our currentspace – which is a very good thing!”

Walker, who has a degree in hotel and restaurantmanagement, is active in the American Spice TradeAssociation and the National Restaurant Association.His company is also a Temple Chamber member. “TheChamber does fantastic work for the Temple area andI’m a big believer in supporting the community,” hesays.

For more information, phone 254-774-9098, orcheck their website at www.emporiumspice.com.

By: Vane Hugo, The Entrepreneur Center of Central Texas

Fikes WholesaleA Local Entrepreneurial Success Story

By Carol Mouché, Chisholm Trail Chorus Sweet Adelines

Emporium Packaging & Spice

“We don’t sell some-one else’s products ... They

are our own blends.”

FRIDAY, April 5, 2013 TEMPLE DAILY TELEGRAM / 7

Leadership Templejoined forces withLeadership Belton andLeadership Salado toform a unified frontrepresenting BellCounty at the StateCapitol Building in

Austin this month. Along with a private tour of theCapitol Building, the group met with numerous rep-resentatives from Bell County and Central Texas. Wehad to the pleasure of observing both House ofRepresentatives and Senate sessions. We were askedto stand and be recognized by Representative RalphSheffield and Senator Troy Fraser at each session.Governor Rick Perry also took time to speak with

the group privately about key issues in our area. There were three important issues this session that

became obvious throughout our discussions withvarious representatives. First was education funding.The state legislature is currentlywrestling with how to addressprevious spending cuts for educa-tion as well as educational fundingfor the 2014-2015 budget.

The other two issues were relat-ed to the anticipated growth inTexas over the next ten years. Thestate population is growing at arapid rate and anticipated popula-tion within the “Texas Triangle”which is outlined by the four

major metro areas in Texas (DFW, Houston, SanAntonio and Austin) is expected to nearly doublefrom 20 million people currently to approximately40 million in 2050. This rapid expansion is wreaking

havoc on the state’s water sup-ply and infrastructure.Developing a comprehensivewater plan to handle the antici-pated population growth andfinding a funding source foranticipated infrastructureimprovements are the otherfocal points of the 83rd congres-sional session.

Economic development can be definedas the process by which a communitycreates, retains and reinvests wealth andimproves the quality of life for many. Thisdefinition may mean industrial recruit-

ment, but that is onlyone piece of the eco-

nomic development puzzle. To bring economichealth and prosperity to a community requires busi-ness retention and expansion, small business, entre-preneurial development, tourism and workforcedevelopment. Most importantly, successful localeconomies are created by the quality of leaders in acommunity, how individuals work together, commu-nicate, make decisions and propel a community for-ward.

On March 12, 2013 Leadership Temple visited witha handful of industrial companies, small businessesand development agencies that are under the eco-nomic development umbrella. The day began with afocus on entrepreneurial development with a visit tothe Central Texas Entrepreneurial Center (CTEC)directed by Vane Hugo who explained that CTEC is

the starting point for an entrepreneur to receivecounseling, support and low cost office space asthey are growing a new company. For start-up companies the CTEC is the first stop butTemple is also fortunate to have a diverse group ofdistribution, warehouse, logistics, healthcare servic-es, education, military facilities, small businesses and

software developmentcompanies that makeup the employers inthe community. LeePeterson, President,Temple EconomicD e v e l o p m e n tCorporation, con-ducted a bus tour for

the Leadership Temple class highlighting the majorindustrial companies that have expanded or havebeen recruited in the past few years. Dan & Mary AnnJones, Kwik Kopy Business Center, and EdwardMcCaffrey, Megg's Cafe & Hamilton Bread Co., sharedexperiences in owning and operating family-orient-ed small businesses.

Wilsonart, LLC and Mars Petcare US Inc., two majorindustrial employers, gave Leadership Temple theopportunity to tour their Temple plants. During thetour, the plant employees only had praise for thewonderful companies and the opportunities present.It was also apparent that the plants also had a strongculture of safety and quality.

To round out the day workforce development andeducation was addressed by Temple College, Divisionof Business and Community Education and CharleyAyres, Vice President, Temple EconomicDevelopment Corporation. Mr. Ayres concluded withthe future outlook and changes in economic devel-opment that aretaking place indemographics,quality of life aswell as ways wecan all promoteand improveTemple, Texas. Leadership Temple discussing a presentation

by Charley Ayres, TEDC, during EconomicDevelopment day on March 12, 2013.

Since 1907 the Temple Chamber of Commerce has been committed to serving small andentrepreneurial firms in Central Texas. The staff and leaders of the Chamber also recog-nize that running a small business can be one of the most challenging and rewarding jobsthat exists today. In addition to being a CEO, small-business owners frequently wear manyhats, including finance manager, human resources director, marketing coordinator, prod-uct development specialist, technology professional, janitor, receptionist and more. Andthrough the Chamber plenty of assistance is available to help small businesses succeed.

Connect to your peers … Other business leaders can provide insights and advice basedon their own experiences. By attending any of the Chamber’s standing monthly net-working events – Business Networking Breakfast, Business Link Lunch and Business AfterHours – members can stay connected with other leaders.

Connect to resources or committees that can help you … To connect to a committeeor resource specific to your needs, contact the Chamber or visit www.templetx.org andlink to the Business Directory that receives more than 35,000 visits on a monthly basis!The Chamber has knowledgeable staff members who receives an average of 2,000 phonecalls a month for business referrals.A recent study conducted by The Schapiro Group determined the following.

Chamber membership has a major impact on Small BusinessesSmall businesses are the largest number of members in most chambers of commerceincluding the TCOC. The study indicates that membership carries consistent and power-ful benefits for those small businesses. If respondents know that a small business is a mem-ber of its local chamber, the business enjoys:

• a 49% increase in consumer favorability rating;• a 73% increase in consumer awareness;• a 68% increase in its local reputation; and• an 80% increase in the likelihood that consumers will patronize the business in the

future.Chamber membership has a major impact on Restaurant FranchisesWhen consumers know that a national restaurant franchise is a member of the local cham-ber of commerce, they are:

• 68% more likely to eat at the franchise in the next few months;• 15% more likely to report knowing a lot about the fran-

chise;• 58% more likely to eat at the franchise more often; and,• 37% more likely to think favorably of the franchise.

For more than 100 years, the Chamber has provided its members in Central Texas withaccess to valuable resources that businesses and professionals need to succeed. Formore information on Chamber membership or sponsorship, contact Judy Covington atthe Chamber, 254-773-2105.

Leadership Temple Class of 2013 listens totheir guide for the day, Ralph Gauer with Sen.Troy Fraser's office during State Day in Austin.

Gov. Rick Perry poses during a meet and greet withLeadership classes from Temple, Belton, and Salado

Construction at the site forPanda Energy. Photo by Skeebo.

Spare Time & Fun Center will openon April 8 and includes bowling, anarcade and laser tag. Photo by Skeebo.

State Day In Austin

By: Elizabeth Carlton, Tyson Murphy, Kirk Scopac & Jennifer Boudreault, Leadership Temple

By: Tyler Johnson, Ryan Holler & Russell Stenman, Leadership Temple

Economic Development Day

Did You Know?By: Judy Covington, Temple Chamber of Commerce

A Look Inside the Lone Star State & LocalEconomics with Leadership Temple

8 / TEMPLE DAILY TELEGRAM FRIDAY, April 5, 2013

Can You Imagine Not Being Able To Read?

The Start Up SpotBy: Vane Hugo, The Entrepreneur Center of Central Texas

It would be great if we all had rich uncles who could fundour business ideas. I don’t and since you are reading this,you probably don’t either. That’s OK, though we might beable to get a grant or loan, right?? At the risk of being blunt,for almost all of us, “That’s not going to happen!”.According to the Kaufman Center less than one-fifth of onepercent of business ideas are funded at any level. Thatmeans out of 500 entrepreneurs looking for money 1might get some. Your time is better spent working at yourbusiness than looking for money. So let’s figure out how toget going without a gift or a loan.

Targeted ActionsTo change your business and your life requires action.Thinking about it, worrying about it, reading about it andeven attending training about it will not “get it done.” Sureall those things can provide you the knowledge or skillsyou need to act appropriately, yet action is the only way toproduce results.

You must target your actions to produce a planned andmeaningful result. Money doesn’t necessarily promote tar-geted actions. Easy money often promotes poor decisions.You have heard the phrase, “His money is burning a hole inhis pocket.” We all tend to spend on things we want ratherthan on things we need. So tie the money you do have, tospend on your business, for specific short term activitiesthat will produce a meaningful change in your business.

Building a business can go faster ifyou have more money, though moremoney doesn’t make the businessgrow faster just because you spend it.Spend only to fund intentionalresult producing actions.

Going for the Free Stuff!An effective way to control spending is to useyour time or the time of people in your networkrather than spending money. It may be quicker topay for training or mentoring and that is great ifyou can afford it. That’s not the only way toacquire knowledge. Get out there and talk topeople in similar businesses, use the Chambernetworking opportunities or meet with otherbusiness people in free venues, like the Central TexasEntrepreneur MeetUp Group.http://www.meetup.com/Central-Texas-Entrepreneurs-Meetup-Group/ . If you are resourceful you will likely findsomeone who has done whatever you are trying to do.Entrepreneurs are mostly very willing to help out otherentrepreneurs. Another way to get some free business training is on theweb at these sites and others:www.life-global.org/en/LEARN-ONLINE/HP-Life-e-Learning www.sba.gov/sba-learning-center www.youtube.com/user/stanfordbusiness/videos?tag_id=&view=0&sort=p For actual stuff, like office equipment, furniture or tools trywww.freecycle.org.

Working for MoneyIf you have a funding need, then work to fund it. If you arepaid hourly at your current job, see about working morehours. If you have quit your job to start a business, find

another job to support your business buildingefforts. In two weeks of work at a second, mini-mum wage job, you can pay for setting up yourbusiness legal structure and tax IDs. In two moreweeks you can pay for the expenses in setting upyour own web presence. You get the idea.Working to fund the business makes you work insmall bite size chunks. You can only make smallmistakes, protecting yourself from the big crush-ing errors. Let’s wrap this up, knowing there are always ways

to cut up a business need into manageable chunksthat you can afford to do without a big pile of cash. Sureit takes longer, but you learn by using free resources andmaking easy to fix mistakes. Keep learning, keep buildingyour business. Just like the tortoise, slow and steady winsthe race. Money is just the throttle. Don’t stomp down onthe accelerator just ‘cause you got a full tank!‘til next month!

-VanePlease send your comments to vhugo@tec-centex.com

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What would your life be like if you could not read trafficsigns, labels on groceries or merchandise, applicationforms, menus or the hundreds of written messages you seeevery day?

In Bell Countyapproximately 13per cent of theadult population isfunctionally illiter-ate…they lack thebasic reading andwriting skills neces-sary in life. The BellCounty HELPCenter, SalvationArmy, churches,employers and various other community agencies and indi-viduals often help non-readers improve their quality of lifeby referring them to the Temple Literacy Council orTemple College for tutoring or classes to improve theirreading and writing skills.

“It’s amazing howmany young peoplecan’t read,” JudyMorales, HELP centerdirector, said. “Readingis so essential to beingable to be productiveand independent ineveryday life. We alwaysmake people aware of the resources available because theyneed to be able to read, both for themselves and their chil-dren. It really impacts their life.”Each adult learner is paired with a volunteer literacy tutor.The free tutoring sessions are held in a quiet, confidential

setting, often at the Temple Public Library where theLiteracy Council has its office.The Literacy Council works closely with Temple Collegeand other community agencies to provide the level of assis-tance needed. TLC tutors are trained in the Laubachmethod of teaching phonetic reading and also have accessto other materials and books through ProLiteracy, an inter-national literacy organization of which TLC is a member. Inaddition to the required one-day training program, option-al in-service workshops are held regularly for tutors andothers interested in literacy education.

Temple Literacy Council currently has 45 active stu-dents and 32 active tutors and there are 12 students wait-

ing for tutors. Tutor training sessions are scheduledtwice a year; the next one will be Saturday, April 6.

Persons interested in becoming students, tutors, volun-teers or donors should contact the Temple Literacy

Council at (254) 774-7323 or emailtempleliteracy@juno.com.

The Literacy Council is fundedby donations from communityorganizations and individuals aswell as grants from ITWFoundation through Wilsonartand Dollar General Foundation.

Temple College Adult BasicEducation enrolls from 250 to

300 persons in GED classes eachyear with about 125 obtaining a GED. ESL classes aretaught at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, whichare free along with GED classes. A six-week citizenshipclass and a naturalization workshop are also offered. Formore information, contact Patrick Finnegan, ABE grant

coordinator, at 254 298-8620.“One of the greatest blessings in life is being able to read,”

Sue Hamby, a TLC Ambassador and Salvation Army volun-teer, said. “What TLC is doing is wonderful.”

By: Susan Howe, Friends of the Temple Public Library

For more than 25 years, theTemple Literacy Council has beenworking to help adults learn basic

reading and writing skills or Englishas a Second Language

How To Get Past the Lack of Money!