March/april 2010
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March/april 2010
March/April 2010 ON THE COVER: Fort Worth Plastic Surgery Center– Robert G. Anderson, M.D. Maximizing Your After Tax Earnings Meet Colleyville’s NEW Police Chief! ♥ Supervised by licensed medical physician ♥ Free Medical assessment/consultation with weight loss specialist 99% Success Rate ♥ Exercise/Stretching classes ♥ Cooking classes ♥ InfraredSauna–fordetoxification,celluliteremoval, reducemuscletension,stressandfatigue. Burns 200-800 calories per session ♥ 24/7/365 Support 817.442.4040 6230 Colleyville Blvd, Colleyville, TX 76034 www.ShapeShiftersWeightloss.com Business-Building Secrets of Online PR FREE ! T EN V E ing Your Ouwnnch Br gL n Ba Brow Brown Bag Lunch Seminar March 11 • 11am-1pm • Colleyville Library Who Should Attend: What You Will Learn: This seminar is perfect for business owners and employees responsible for marketing and business development who want to get more traffic, higher search engine ranking and increase sales. It applies to brick and mortar and online businesses of any size. • An overlooked, yet powerful method to get consistent website traffic and get better search engine ranking What is online PR, and how can it help my business? • 49 reasons to issue press releases Paula lost 37 lbs in 40 days • Which social media sites can give you a big traffic boost • A free tool you can use to monitor what is being said about you online • 4 results-driven SEO techniques for online PR Jim Bowman with J.R. Bowman & Associates, LLC and The PR Doc al lost 50 lbs in 40 days A case study that shows the smashing PR success one Colleyville Area Chamber member achieved...and MORE! • E FRsuEltatioionn con ment ! with this ad of What are you waiting for? “all you have to lose is weight!” www.ShapeShiftersWeightloss.com table of contents Letter from Chairman Dave Jung Letters to the Chamber Letter from Colleyville’s Police Chief, Steve Dye Letter from the Mayor David Kelly Letter from GCISD Superintendent, Kay Waggoner FULL SERVICE InCLUdES: • Skim, Brush and Vacuum • Chemical Service • Empty Basket and Bags • Equipment Inspection • Deck Spray Save the Date: E the mpowered Woman “The Power of the Purse” Wednesday, July 14, 2010 10am - 12pm Piazza in the Village, Colleyville $30 Members and Guests $35 Non Members Shopping * Brunch * Speakers * Prizes Come to our first ever Women in Business brunch and learn about the 2010 fashion trends, how to make your way to the top of your specific ladder, and also how to stay healthy and look your best. 2 Colleyville Chamber MArch/april 2010 MaIntEnanCE • REModEL • REpaIR Distributor of AquA GuArd SAfety fenceS Sponsorship Opportunities: * Prada sponsor - $2,000 Reserved seating of eight, logo with website link on event page of Chamber website, promotion in all advertising material, opportunity to provide door prize, one market table. * Louis Vuitton Sponsor - $1,000 Reserved seating of six, name with website link on event page of Chamber website, promotion in Weekly E-Newsletter and bi-monthly magazine, opportunity to provide door prize, one market table. * Dooney & Bourke Sponsor - $650 Seating for four, one market table, recognition on Chamber website and in newspaper ad preceding event, opportunity to provide door prize. * Coach Sponsor - $450 Seating for two, recognition on Chamber website and newspaper ad preceding event, opportunity to provide door prize. * Market Table - $100 Members, $150 Non-members Seating for one, opportunity to provide door prize, 8ft. market table. Only 20 available. Presenting Sponsor: letters 4 6 12 13 16 article Maximizing Your After Tax Earnings 14 –2009 and 2010 Tax Law Changes and How it Will Affect Your Business Many of the tax breaks you have been enjoying are scheduled to expire in 2010. Are you ready? Are you planning for the changes? members Area Ribbon Cuttings New Members Become a Member Today Luncheon Member Recognition Board Members The start of 2010 has brought with it some new faces to our Colleyville Area Chamber of Commerce Board. Join us in congratulating all of our 2010 Board Members. on the cover: 10 Fort Worth Plastic Surgery Center – Dr. Robert G. Anderson Preserving Your Health and Beauty for Over 20 years 7 8 9 25 27 events 18 Annual Awards Banquet Re-Cap 24 Calendar of Events 26 City Slickers 2010 “For over 20 years, he has served his patients, earning the very distinguished reputation as a caring, talented, and consistently successful plastic surgeon.” MArch/april 2010 www.ColleyvilleChamber.org 3 LETTER from the CHAIRMAN The Colleyville Area Chamber is a reflection of all of our businesses and of our community. The economy is on a slow process of recovery. Because of this, everyone is doing more with less. We are working more hours and putting more energy into our businesses. The Chamber has been doing the same. The Board of Directors has passed a lean budget for this year, recognizing we need to do more with less income. The staff has worked hard to reduce our expenses as much as possible. Now we all need to pull together to utilize the Chamber and a great means to grow our businesses. There are many low cost or no cost ways to do more for your business. One of the most effective ways to take advantage of the Chamber is to become involved in one of the networking groups of the Chamber. These groups become promoters of our individual businesses and spend time understanding the unique products and services our businesses offer. We all can use more positive word of mouth advertising. We recently held our Awards Banquet where we recognized the outstanding service of many volunteers in the Chamber and in our community. This was a great time to celebrate the past. Now we look forward to one of the most enjoyable events of the Chamber: City Slickers. This has been a long-standing tradition of our Chamber that many in our community enjoy attending. City Slickers provides another means for you to market your business to the Colleyville area community through sponsorships, donating auction items or volunteering on the committee. Make plans to join us on May 16 at the Grapevine Convention Center! Dave Jung Chairman of the Board COLLEYVILLE AREA CHAMBER STAFF Mary Smith President msmith@colleyvillechamber.org lauren duke Director of Membership lduke@colleyvillechamber.org Stevie Bearden Membership Coordinator sbearden@colleyvillechamber.org 4 Colleyville Chamber MArch/april 2010 sunny meeks Events & Programs Coordinator smeeks@colleyvillechamber.org Shirlee Randall Executive Assistant srandall@colleyvillechamber.org traci townsend Graphic Design & Marketing ttownsend@colleyvillechamber.org Nelda Seifert Volunteer LETTERS to the CHAMBER AREA RIBBON CUTTINGS “...our team welcomed 17 new patients.” The Fort Worth Plastic Surgery center joined the Colleyville Chamber in July of 2009. Understanding the value of putting your membership to work, I was anxiously awaiting the Chamber Expo to showcase our practice as well as the Robert G. Anderson, MD Medical Spa. True to form, the Expo was packed and our booth produced outstanding results. From the Cosmetic and Reconstructive side of our practice to our noninvasive Medical Spa, Dr. Robert G. Anderson and our team welcomed to date 17 new patients. Thank you for putting on such fabulous events that enable me to speak with and meet so many people. Carlene Altom Fort Worth Plastic Surgery Center– Dr. Robert G. Anderson (817) 810-0770 “It’s a Wonderful Life” For 2009 our business was very successful inpart to our relationship with our friends at the Colleyville Chamber. Those friends provided encouragement, support, services, business and referrals. Every small business needs friends. If you remember the greatest movie “It’s a Wonderful Life,” George built relationships. George was faithful to his friends in the good and bad times alike. And when George had a bad day what he needed most was his family & friends. During this past year’s tumultuous economic times it has been my family and friends in the Colleyville Chamber that have supported me and our business. During 2009 our business GREW! Thank you friends of Colleyville Chamber for helping us succeed in 2009. Rod Geisler Home Energy Doctors (817) 656-5096 6 Colleyville Chamber MArch/april 2010 You gotta Love Your Chamber! One thing I have learned about networking is you get out of it what you put into it! As a second year member of the Colleyville Area Chamber of Commerce, I have obtained many rewards through the friendships developed with other chamber members. What I have learned is the chamber is an excellent tool to help you find additional customers and create lasting relationships. It is about knowing the person behind the business name which makes a difference with me. When I became an Ambassador, I met Patrice Ciaccio, Sales Director with Cambridge Luxury Patio Homes. A year later I am now in the process of building a house with Cambridge Homes! I am also involved with the Thursday “Colleyville Connection” network group. Guess who my realtor is? Sophie Tel-Diaz of Prudential Texas Properties! Another person who I trust with such a large investment. That is just a small sample since I try to do all my business with chamber members now –to know them is to love doing business with them. Therefore you gotta love your chamber! Scott M. Suiter Concierge of Colleyville (817) 948-6955 GCISD FFA Barn Open House Grapevine High School 3223 Mustang Drive Grapevine, TX 76051 (817) 251-5267 Dear Colleyville Area Chamber of Commerce Friends: I wanted to thank you for a great first six months. This has been my first Chamber experience and I have been pleasantly surprised. From the very welcoming Ambassadors to the ever accommodating staff – you guys know how to make a new chamber member feel at home! As a guest at the August Monthly Chamber Lunch, I learned first hand the effectiveness of being involved in a chamber. I was a new member and gave my 30 second “commercial” to the large crowd in attendance. As I walked off stage and headed back to my seat, another guest reached out for my arm and said he wanted to meet me after the lunch. That person, that day, became a client. “Developing students’ potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.” TyVe L.P. dba McDonald’s Paige Green Southlake Style Magazine– Account Executive (817) 416-4500 LeSara Cupcake Bar 5615 Colleyville Blvd., Suite 420 Colleyville, TX 76034 (817) 581-1999 “Providing quality service on time, the first time, every time.” “We offer an assortment of traditional and gluten-free cupcakes daily along with a selection of frostings and toppings for you to combine any way you like.” Mr. Jim’s Pizza Texas Beauty Institute 5609 Colleyville Blvd. Colleyville, TX 76034 (817) 656-4100 1001 Glade Rd. #100 Colleyville, TX 76034 (817) 514-6600 1900 Industrial Blvd., Suite 200 Colleyville, TX 76034 (817) 416-6934 “We serve the world some of its favorite foods - World Famous Fries, Big Mac, Quarter Pounder, Chicken McNuggets and Egg McMuffin.” “Our goal is to be Colleyville’s favorite pizza place.” “The Institute is dedicated to research, implementation, training and equipment in the art of non-invasive cosmetic recovery.” Have your very own Ribbon Cutting with the Since the luncheon, there is not an event in town that I walk into without knowing a majority of the attendees – connections and clients I have made through the Chamber. Thank you for all you do. I look forward to a promising future as an active member of the Colleyville Chamber. Image Cleaners 5604 Colleyville Blvd., Suite C Colleyville, TX 76034 (817) 427-1166 Shape Shifters Weight Loss 6230 Colleyville Blvd. Colleyville, TX 76034 (817) 442-4040 “Our primary goal is to have you shed weight for life and keep it off because the health benefits are tremendous.” Contact Stevie Bearden at 817.488.7148 or e-mail sbearden@colleyvillechamber.org. MArch/april 2010 www.ColleyvilleChamber.org 7 new members AccuExpress Provider Services, LLC Anita Ali (214) 680-6954 ASDierolf Concrete, LLC 1527 Hwy 114 Grapevine, TX 76051 Tony Dierolf (214) 797-5825 Colleyville Dermatology 5209 Heritage Colleyville, TX 76034 Dr. Sreedevi Kodali (817) 868-1616 Commerce Title Company 181 Grand Avenue, Suite 236 Southlake, TX 76092 Tiffanie Lyons (817) 488-6626 gcisd FFA 3223 Mustang Drive Grapevine, TX 76051 Kathryn Howlett (817) 251-5267 Glint Advertising and Design 235 NE Loop 820, Suite 304 Hurst, TX 76053 Ryan Cormier (817) 616-0320 i5 Web Works 105 Creekway Bend Southlake, TX 76092 Leslie Curtiss (817) 657-5724 LeSara Cupcake Bar 5615 Colleyville Blvd, Suite 420 Colleyville, TX 76034 Susan Lott (817) 581-1999 Apache’s Angels Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit support organizaiton for Stajduhar Stables, a hippo therapy and therapeautic riding barn in Colleyville. You are invited to An Evening Among Angels Saturday, April 17, 2010 6:30 pm to 11:00 pm The Ranch of Lonesome Dove Tickets are on Sale for $100 each. Please email anette.snook@netzero.com for ticket purchases and information. Sponsorships Opportunities are still available at different levels. Donations are welcome for the live and silent auction. www.ApachesAngels.org 8 Colleyville Chamber MArch/april 2010 LifeCare Acupuncture and Alternative Medicine Center 4603 Colleyville Blvd. Colleyville, TX 76034 Dr. Henry Li (817) 788-8388 Lips2Lashes Permanent Makeup 1009 Glade Rd. Colleyville, TX 76034 Tamara Turner, RN (817) 343-8319 little giant printers 7905 Grapevine Hwy Grapevine, TX 76051 Stephanie Sterie (817) 281-2300 Mason Insurance Group 7702 Jefferson Circle Colleyville, TX 76034 Dale Mason (817) 770-8804 Pieter Andries Jewelers 2525 E. Southlake Blvd. Southlake, TX 76092 Pieter Andries, GG (817) 749-4367 PNC Mortgage 1866 E. Keller Pkwy., Ste. A Keller, TX 76248 Mallory Bassham (817) 337-8505 Ponder & Rivera, PLLC, Attorneys & Counselors at Law 5712 Colleyville Blvd. Colleyville, TX 76034 Rachel Ponder (817) 533-5100 scott electric PO Box 1884 Roanoke, TX 76262 Michelle Scott (817) 948-3915 “ Send Out Cards Colleyville, TX 76262 Estee Hammer (817) 800-9212 Shape Shifters Weight Loss 6230 Colleyville Blvd. Colleyville, TX 76034 Don Mordecai (817) 442-4040 Sterling’s Bookkeeping & Tax Service 5418 St. Charles Ave. Dallas, TX 75223 Melissa Etie (817) 455-4463 Stewart Title 6225 Colleyville Blvd., St. 150 Colleyville, TX 76034 Tracie Beeson (817) 410-4111 The Body Firm 466 Mid-Cities Blvd Hurst, TX 76054 Dave Fannin (817) 891-1672 We love the Colleyville Area Chamber! We were welcomed with open arms into this beautiful community and can attribute 100% of our success to the wonderful staff and members. Joining the Colleyville Area Chamber of Commerce is a must and will be an integral part of your businesses success! erin lucia Ferrari’s Italian Villa Colleyville Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Membership The Colleyville Area Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization. Our mission is to promote the economic, civic and cultural well-being of the Colleyville area. Information required Business: Representative: Title: TSS Photography 2319 Hall Johnson Rd. Colleyville, TX 76034 Dean James (817) 251-8251 Benefits of Membership: Business Category: •Networking • New Contacts physical Address: •Business Referrals • Credibility City: State: •Professional Developement • Value-Added Advertising Telephone: Fax: TyVe L.P. dba McDonald’s 5609 Colleyville Blvd Colleyville, TX 76034 Tyrous Ingram (817) 656-4100 •Publicity • Discounts E-mail Address: •Community Support • Relationships Web Site Address: W.E., Inc. Christina Rinearson (817) 310-6336 Make Check Payable to Colleyville Area Chamber of Commerce or charge to a credit card Membership Levels: ○ Platinum $8,000 ○ Gold $5,000 ○ Silver $ 3,000 ○ Bronze $1,500 ○ Partner $275 ○ Non-Profit or No Business Affiliation $150 ○ Corporations, Banks, Hospitals, Hotels, Universities or Utilities $450 I’d like to donate this additional amount to the Colleyville Area Chamber of Commerce Building Fund $_________. Zip: Mastercard ○ visa ○ discover ○ card #: Expiration date: signature: american ex. ○amount enclosed: $ Mail to the colleyville Area Chamber of Commerce 6700 Colleyville Blvd. Colleyville, TX 76034 Fax to (817) 488-4242 Sign up online at www.colleyvillechamber.org For more information, contact lauren duke at (817) 488-7148 or e-mail lduke@colleyvillechamber.org. MArch/april 2010 www.ColleyvilleChamber.org 9 Welcome to the Team: J. Martin English, M.D. Most recently, Dr. Anderson has announced J. Martin English, M.D., a board-certified plastic surgeon with more than 20 years of experience, as the newest member of the surgical team at the Fort Worth Plastic Surgery Center. Preserving Your Health and Beauty for Over 20 years Fort Worth Plastic Surgery Center Robert G. Anderson, M.D., a board-certified plastic surgery specialist and medical director of the Fort Worth Plastic Surgery Center, provides exceptional care and outstanding results to his cosmetic surgery patients. For over 20 years, he has served his patients, earning the very distinguished reputation as a caring, talented, and consistently successful plastic surgeon. Fort Worth Plastic Surgery Center specializes in cosmetic surgery and complex reconstructive procedures. Every member of Dr. Anderson’s support team – including anesthesiologists, anesthetists, nursing personnel, and administrative team – strive to provide you with relevant information and the education you need to make the best possible decisions for yourself. Dr. Anderson and his team are experts in both the science of reconstructive surgery and the art of cosmetic surgery at their Fort Worth practice. From facial rejuvenation and breast augmentation to body contouring, their goal is the same: to preserve and enhance your appearance and elevate your self-image. When choosing a cosmetic surgeon, one of the most important decisions you and your surgeon can make is the choice of a surgery center. Fort Worth Plastic Surgery Center is conveniently located at 800 12th Avenue in Fort Worth’s medical district. While beautifully appointed, the comfortable waiting area provides a most welcoming and pleasant environment for patients, family and friends. The immaculately maintained cosmetic surgery center is a 2000-square-foot, accredited facility in which Dr. Anderson performs the majority of his procedures, providing an added level of convenience and privacy to his patients. Fort Worth Plastic Surgery Center is devoted to medical and surgical excellence, offering comprehensive surgery services. The education of their team, the selection of technologies, and the range of surgical processes and procedures offered are regularly updated to provide patients with the safest, most comfortable surgical experience possible. The Fort Worth Plastic Surgery Center features a vast array of clinical 10 Colleyville Chamber MArch/april 2010 specialists and support team who assist patients throughout their plastic surgery procedures and recovery. As a renowned Fort Worth plastic surgeon, Dr. Anderson is devoted to providing his patients with exceptional care and outstanding results. Over the years, he has gained considerable recognition as a leading facelift and rhinoplasty (nose reconstruction) surgeon. He is also highly regarded as a liposuction, tummy tuck and breast augmentation specialist in the Metroplex. Dr. Anderson is a member of numerous professional organizations, including the American Society of Plastic Surgery and the prestigious American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. He was seen in Forbes Magazine as one of the top 10 cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgeons in the United States in 2009, and also featured in Newsweek Magazine as plastic surgeons you should know in Texas. Prior to establishing himself as a cosmetic and reconstructiove surgeon in Fort Worth, Dr. Anderson completed his medical degree at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas. He completed residencies in Plastic Surgery and Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, as well as a fellowship in Otology, Neurotology, and Skull Base Surgery. Dr. Anderson maintains a firm commitment to patient education and the advancement of plastic surgery. He spent more than five years on the full-time faculty of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and has been a member of the editorial board of Selected Readings in Plastic Surgery since 1987. He is the author of numerous scientific articles and book chapters and is a nationally recognized authority on facial nerve injuries. Volunteering as a medical missionary, Dr. Anderson spent nearly six months in the Fiji Islands, working with and training local surgeons and lecturing at the University of the South Pacific. More recently he has been involved in medical missionary work in Mexico and Central America. Dr. Anderson, his wife Janie, and their three children have resided in the Fort Worth area since 1987. * Dr. English complements Dr. Anderson’s expertise in offering world-class facial enhancement and body contouring surgical procedures including facelifts, breast augmentations, abdominoplasty and rhinoplasty, as well as the latest cosmetic techniques such as BOTOX, Fraxel Re:pair laser skin resurfacing and several injectable fillers for specific areas of the face and neck. Like Dr. Anderson, Dr. English is skilled in reconstructive surgery following treatment for skin cancer, breast cancer and other medical conditions. In addition, Dr. English specializes in performing lower body lifts of the torso, buttocks and thighs and is skilled at combining “tummy tucks” and liposuction. “Many patients who have undergone considerable weight loss after bariatric surgery have benefited greatly from these techniques,” he says. Dr. English received his undergraduate degree at the University of Florida and his medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine, where he graduated in the top five percent of his class. Dr. English has been in private practice in the Dallas area since 1988 and continues to maintain a private practice there in addition to offering his services at the Fort Worth Plastic Surgery Center. With the addition of another world-class surgeon and the ever-expanding selection of breakthrough treatments and procedures available, Dr. Anderson and Fort Worth Plastic Surgery Center remain at the forefront of surgical cosmetic enhancements in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Get Your Summer Body On! ZERONA® Body Sculpting Procedure ZERONA® is a new non-invasive body sculpting procedure designed to remove fat and contour the body without invasive surgery. The ZERONA® Laser Scanner allows for the emulsification of fat tissue, which is then passed through the body during its normal course of detoxification. ZERONA®, unlike other procedures, allows the patient to continue his or her daily activities without interruptions from surgery, pain, wounds or garments. About Face! Fraxel Re:pair System Fraxel re:pair® treatment is a preemptive strike against a facelift that delivers surgery-like results for the most severe skin damage! Dr. Anderson uses the treatment to tighten skin and correct damage without any incisions or subsequent scarring. Deep wrinkles, irregular texture, age spots/sunspots, and sun-induced redness are all treated by the Fraxel re:pair at The Fort Worth Plastic Surgery Center. What’s more, most patients are able to return to regular activities within just one week! Call (817) 810-0770 to schedule your complimentary consultation and prepare for swimsuit season with the team at Fort Worth Plastic Surgery Center. (817) 810-0770 www.FortWorthPlasticSurgeryCenter.com MArch/april 2010 www.ColleyvilleChamber.org 11 from your Police Chief Letter from the Mayor Colleyville police are seeking cooperation from citizens and businesses to stop a recent rash of vehicle burglaries in the city. And they’re providing a means...and a reminder... to illicit that assistance: reintroduction of the Stop Thief/Hide-Lock-Take citizen action program. This time we need our businesses to get involved. Thanks to the Colleyville Area Chamber of Commerce for allowing me the opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Steve Dye, and I am honored to be Colleyville’s new police chief. I began my career with the Houston Police Department in 1984 and served with the Garland Police Department the past 14 years, where I retired as an assistant chief to accept the position in Colleyville. In the coming weeks, Colleyville police will be working with local businesses to spread the Stop Thief!/Hide-Lock-Take message by agreeing to display a small sign on the front doors or front counters of local businesses. The police department will provide the signs. I have been fortunate to work in several different capacities in my law enforcement career including, Patrol, Traffic, SWAT, Narcotics, and Mounted Patrol. I have been married for almost 25 years to my wife, Noemi, and we have two teenage daughters in high school. One of the main reasons I was interested in serving Colleyville is the outstanding reputation of the city and its unique character. Since starting last month, I have had a chance to meet many members of the Colleyville community and have been so impressed with the sincere and gracious welcome I have received. I look forward to getting to know many more of you in the weeks and months ahead. I am privileged to work with professional and caring City of Colleyville employees and will do my part to continue to provide the best city services possible. Under my leadership, our police department will continue to emphasize a community policing philosophy in the deliverance of a high level of police service. We will always understand the importance of teamwork and collaboration with our community members and business partners in maintaining a safe and secure city. Our police department will focus on professional customer service, delivered with integrity. We will be mindful to use innovation to benefit our operations and the people we serve, and to work as efficiently as possible. It is truly an honor and privilege to be in Colleyville. I want to thank former police chief, Tommy Ingram, for his years of service with the Colleyville Police Department and wish him the best in his retirement. Thank you for your time and I look forward to a continued high level of community involvement always welcoming your input. Steve Dye Police Chief, Colleyville Colleyville: Close to Home, Miles from Ordinary. catch a flick at the imax cinema & Grill listen to live Jazz at Main street chop & steak house enjoy a Wine tasting at tivoli Wines dance the night Away at Gloria’s create a culinary Masterpiece at Market street see the ne orchestra or opera at colleyville center Get Married or renew Your vows at piazza in the village unwind at one of 15 day spas www.ExperienceColleyville.com Since December, the city has seen an increase in vehicle burglaries. In roughly half of those instances, police found that the cars were left unlocked. Now police are cautioning drivers to hide your things, lock your car, and take your keys. The Colleyville Police Department hopes it’s a message that is heeded not only in the parking lots of local stores, gyms, and businesses, but at home while parked in the driveway—where many of the burglaries have occurred. Colleyville is indeed one of the safest cities in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. However, crime can happen anywhere and when people don’t take precautions, it becomes more likely that crime will happen here. Statistics show that vehicle burglaries are crimes of opportunity. If thieves can’t easily gain access to a car, home, or garage, they are more likely to choose another target. In 2008, the Colleyville Police Department launched the STOP THIEF! Program. The first of its kind in Texas, the program is simple, consisting of a printed placard placed on the car’s rearview mirror each time it is parked. The placard serves as a notice to potential thieves that there are no valuables in the car; it also serves as a reminder to vehicle owners to remove any valuables, including bags, purses, briefcases, money, laptops, radar detectors, etc. It’s good advice. Colleyville police hope people listen. The business signs are free and can be obtained at the Colleyville Justice Center, 5201 Riverwalk Drive, in Colleyville. For more information, contact Community Services Officer Raymon Cannon at 817.503.1230. Mayor David Kelly City of Colleyville Present this ad to receive 20% off your next dry cleaning order. Not valid on laundered shirts. bluebonnet ad 5505 Colleyville Blvd., Suite 220 Colleyville, Texas 76034 Phone: (817) 514-6200 lapelscolleyville@att.net coupon code: CCC20 12 Colleyville Chamber MArch/april 2010 MArch/april 2010 www.ColleyvilleChamber.org 13 Bonus Depreciation: Along with Depreciation of assets there is a Bonus Depreciation. This is another tax benefit to stimulate spending. The bonus depreciation allows you to write off ½ of your applicable property/assets in addition to the asset depreciation described above. Maximizing Your After Tax Earnings 2009 and 2010 Tax Law Changes and How it Will Affect Your Business– Many of the tax breaks you have been enjoying are scheduled to expire in 2010. Are you ready? Are you planning for the changes? In order to stimulate spending, the government allowed businesses the opportunity to reduce income, resulting in reduced tax liabilities, enabling small businesses to purchase equipment, hire staff, and market their business. So as a business owner, when filing your 2009 returns, some of the key tax considerations you should consider include: Depreciation of Assets, Bonus Depreciations, Vehicles, Lease Hold Improvements, and Payroll Filing. Asset Depreciation: Over the last 8 years, small businesses have been able to fully depreciate assets purchased in a single year. In 2009, businesses could deduct up to $250,000 from their revenues in depreciation, when total capital purchases are under $800,000. Do note, that if your business purchased over $800,00, the depreciation deduction would be decreased dollar for dollar over the $800,000 investment. However, there are always pros and cons. If your depreciation election increased your income dramatically, you will lose the depreciation benefit in future years, thus increasing your tax liabilities each year thereafter. To avoid this, you would not take the write off immediately and thus write off the asset over a period of years. Note, this eight year opportunity is set to expire in 2010, so you may only be able to depreciate $25,000 on 2010 asset purchases. How you purchase and depreciate your assets should follow your business goals and strategies, not the other way around. Due to the complexity of the options, this is a topic that should be discussed with your CPA - it can make a huge difference in your tax liabilities. 14 Colleyville Chamber MArch/april 2010 The bonus depreciation can dramatically increase your after tax earnings and can be used to generate a loss. However, this is planned to expire in 2010, so discussions with your CPA are essential to ensure you are not increasing your income significantly, thus increasing your tax liabilities in following years. Vehicles: Another topic that continually changes are vehicle deductions. In the past there were a number of loop holes in vehicle write-offs. This is no longer the case. The only vehicles that have a 100% writeoff are heavy duty work vehicles that weigh over 6,000 lbs. These can be written off over a 7 year period. However, If your vehicle is under 6,000 lbs, then it is considered listed property and the write off amounts are: Year 1 - $10,960, and Years 2 through 7 $2,960. This now begs the question - should you depreciate your vehicle or use mileage allowance reimbursements. The vast majority of circumstances indicate utilizing mileage is a sounder financial strategy. This again depends on the type of business. Many companies buy vehicles in the company name so they can write it off. Did you know that buying a vehicle in the company name makes you liable for Business Personal Property Tax (BPP)? If purchased personally, there is no current tax on this property. The counties are starting to ask and tax any property used in business whether owned personally or in a business name. The first target is the realtors and their personally owned cars. (Exceptions to this rule would include large fleets of vehicles that you tend to lease anyway.) Ready for a remodel? Think first before you begin in 2010. From Oct 2004 to year end 2009, businesses were allowed to improve their leases and write off the improvements over a 15 year period. Do not rely on the past; “times are a changing.” Work very closely with your CPA to ensure you are making the right decisions for your business. Susan Williams A Client Focused Mortgage Company Unless there are changes to regulations, this is expected to expire in 2010, meaning businesses will have to write off remodelling expenditures over 27.5 years for a rental property, and 39 years for non-residential - with no bonus depreciation! Something to consider before renovating. Payroll: Out of habit, many businesses filed a 941 (quarterly). If your business pays less than $1000 annual liability for social security, Medicare, and withheld federal taxes, you must file the 944 (annually), this saves you money and time in quarterly tax preparation. DIF Score: Another example of potential financial impact is surpassing your DIF score, which is a line the IRS uses to determine who will be audited–your CPA can help you determine how to best invest, depreciate, and plan for the future without exceeding your DIF score. Do not rely on the past; “times are a changing.” I encourage you to work very closely with your CPA to ensure you are making the right decisions for your business. * If you have any questions, or would like a consultation, please contact: Jon Chester, CPA, MST President and Managing Partner, Sterling’s Bookkeeping & Tax Service (214) 330-4682 x7 or visit www.sterlingstax.com Kensington Mortgage Services Phone: 214.564.4775 Fax: 817.685.8700 susangwilliams@sbcglobal.net www.WilliamsMortgageGroup.com MArch/april 2010 www.ColleyvilleChamber.org 15 from GCISD Superintendent The spring semester is a busy time in Grapevine-Colleyville ISD. We continue recognizing student and staff accomplishments, and celebrating the community partnerships that are vital to the success of the District. Ten GCISD schools made the list of higher performing schools for 2009 as determined by the National Center for Educational Achievement in conjunction with Just for the Kids. Schools are selected based on outstanding performance across multiple grades and years. GCISD schools making the list are: Bransford Elementary, Colleyville Elementary, Grapevine Elementary, Heritage Elementary, O.C. Taylor Elementary, Timberline Elementary, Colleyville Middle, Heritage Middle, Colleyville Heritage High and Grapevine High. Seven students qualified for the prestigious Texas All-State band and choirs. They performed in February at the Texas Music Educators Association Annual Convention in San Antonio. Participants were: Laura Bumgardner and Kelly Springer, both of CHHS; and Teresa Gottfredson, Dustin Norwood, Jordan Sakakeeny, Vanessa Todora, and Amanda Wills, all of GHS. Congratulations to these outstanding musicians! In February, 42 GCISD students attended the first North Texas Youth Leadership Institute, a two-day leadership conference involving 150 juniors and seniors from GCISD, Carroll ISD and Keller ISD. The conference focused on service leadership and on providing students with tools to prepare them as effective and motivated leaders. The event was an excellent opportunity for students to network with area business leaders and build leadership skills. Thanks to the Southlake Kiwanis and Carroll ISD for sponsoring the event for our area students. On a personal note, you likely have heard that I have been named the sole finalist for Superintendent of Richardson ISD. The news is bittersweet for me – I am excited about this new chapter in my life and extremely honored by the invitation to join hands with their team, but I will not forget the joy I’ve experienced as part of the GCISD family. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time in this community and did not make this decision without much thought and prayer. Since coming to GCISD, I have had the pleasure of working alongside dedicated professionals who care deeply about our students and are committed to instructional excellence. I am proud of all we’ve accomplished over the last 5½ years and commend our students, staff, parents, and community members for continued support of quality programs. Rest assured that GCISD is in good hands going forward. GCISD is successful because of this community’s passion, love for students, and commitment to being the best. As I look to the opportunities ahead, I thank you for the privilege and honor of serving this community. Many opportunities for involvement are available in coming months. Important dates include: • March 8-12: Texas Public Schools Week in GCISD What’s wrapped up in your new home? FIND your home with DFW Fine Properties. Making A Move? BARRY KLOMPUS 817.271.1569 FINANCE your home with Prospect Mortgage. Buying a home is a journey. Let me guide you through your lending needs!! MELANIE VOWELL 817.715.5613 PROTECT your home with Allstate Insurance. Customize Your Insurance Needs! JASON RIDLEY 817.358.0480 • March 15-19: GCISD Spring Break • April 18-19: G-C Education Foundation Dinner, Auction and Golf Tournament • April 27-30: TAKS Testing • May 18: GCISD Science Showcase • May 31: Memorial Day, GCISD Student/Staff Holiday • June 4: Last Day for Students • June 3: G-C Education Foundation Academic Recognition Banquet • June 6: Graduation Kay Waggoner GCISD Superintendent 16 Colleyville Chamber MArch/april 2010 DECORATE your home with Bradford Interiors. Making Your Home a Reflection of You...Unique! KATHRYN BRADFORD 817.797.4277 ENJOY your home with Pool Pirates. Seizing Pools Everywhere! Maintenance, Remodels & Repairs JULI GERRARD 817.804.4970 Please visit www.colleyvillechamber.org to find out more information on these Colleyville Area businesses. Get Your Boots on City Slickers 2010 Live and Silent Auction May 16, 2010 . Grapevine Convention Center . 5:00-9:00PM the sPONSORSHIp oPPORTUNITIES Lone Star Hero . Presenting Sponsor Dr. Robert L. True, MD, FAACS, FACOG Are you having difficulty losing weight? Have you reached a plateau in losing extra pounds? Does it seem like you just can’t lose the weight no matter how hard you try? The True HCG Diet may be the solution for you! Signature Procedures: • Awake Breast Aug • SmartLipo/Bodyjet Lipo • Bikini Tummy Tuck • SmartXide Dot Therapy • Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation *All using local anesthesia, performed while you are awake! Based on using the power of HCG, the True HCG Diet changes your metabolism to burn the fat, You lose weight, feel fine, and have energy to spare. Most people lose around 20 pounds in 40 days. You also develop habits that can keep the weight off long term. As a Fellow of both the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and the American Academy of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Robert True offers a variety of services to help patients look better and feel great! 5203 Heritage Ave. • Colleyville, TX 76034 • 817.399.TRUE (8783) • www.truemd.com . Platinum Stetson . ___ Gold Boot - $2,500 Name on posters, flyers and banner; full page business promotion in City Slickers program; website banner ad and listed in magazine. and ___ Trail Boss - $1,500 Name on posters, flyers and banner; half page business promotion in City Slickers program; listed in magazine and on website. invite you to join us for a complimentary evening filled with Live Entertainment, Beer and Wine, Hundreds of Auction Items...and More! Register at: www.ColleyvilleChamber.org or by calling 817-488-7148. ___ Silver Spur - $1,000 Name on posters, flyers and banner; quarter page business promotion in City Slickers program; listed in magazine and on website. . Branding Iron Sponsor. ___ Wrangler - $500 Quarter page business promotion in City Slickers program; listed in magazine and on website. ___ Food Booth Vendor - $35 Feature your restaurant’s cuisine with a food booth at City Slickers; listed in magazine and press release. $25 per person Complimentary admission for members with RSVP. . Gold Boot Sponsors . Baylor Regional Medical Center at Grapevine Southlake Style Magazine . Trail Boss Sponsor . Living Magazine OurGreatCity.com 18 Colleyville Chamber MArch/april 2010 . Other Contributing Sponsors . All About Recognition The Colleyville Courier Republic Waste Services Star Telegram Crown of Life Lutheran Church & School Milbern Ray and Company, LLP, CPA ONCOR Electric Delivery Tarrant County College Northeast Campus The Original Joe’s Pasta ‘n Pizza MArch/april 2010 www.ColleyvilleChamber.org 19 Build it........................ Luxury Courtyard Villas Award-winning Architecture Boutique Builder Encourages Self-Expression Easy Maintenance Adult Lifestyle Enclave New Drug Free, FDA Approved* Treatment for Depression T.M.S. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Advanced TMS Clinics of Texas Cambridge Homes - Patrice Ciaccio 601 Creekview Lane Colleyville, TX 76034 (469) 446-1920 Close it....................... Attentive & Experienced Staff Practicing Real Estate Lawyer on Site Convenient & Flexible Closing Schedules Mobile Closing if you need it! Gary L. Malone, M.D., P.A. Board Certified in Psychiatry and Neurology J.P. Barth Law Firm, PLLC - Reunion Title Julia Barth 4215 Gateway Dr. #101 Colleyville, TX 76034 (817) 358-9500 Office Locations in Grapevine and at Baylor All Saints in Fort Worth, Texas www.AdvancedTMSClinics.com For appointments or information call (817) 481-2767 * Neurostar TMS Therapy is indicated for the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) in adult patients who have failed to acheive satisfactory improvement from one prior antidepressant medication at or above the minimal effective dose and duration in the current episode. Remodel it............... Shutters and Shades by Hunter Douglas Granite Countertops Backsplashes Flooring Renaissance Blinds & Shutters Larry Leeders 2209 Shadybrook Dr. Bedford, TX 76021 (817) 307-1707 Open To The Public 1905 Forest Ridge Dr. 817.835.5000 www.ftwccu.org You’re worth more (to us) Retire in it................. Planning for a comfortable retirement Protecting assets from health events Estate Consideration )UHHIDFHWRIDFH¿QDQFLDOUHYLHZ Member SIPC Edward Jones -Karl J. Kelly 5600 Colleyville Blvd. Suite J Colleyville, TX 76034 (817) 427-5585 MArch/april 2010 www.ColleyvilleChamber.org 21 City Slickers Live and Silent Auction Sunday, May 16, 2010 • 5pm Grapevine Convention Center • Diamond spur - $5,000 Logo on posters, flyers & banner, advertising and press releases. Inside front or inside back cover promotion in City Slickers program, website banner ad, banner displayed at event and listed in magazine. • Gold Boot - $2,500 Name on posters, flyers and banner; full page business promotion in City Slickers program, website banner ad and listed in magazine. • Trail Boss - $1,500 Name on posters, flyers and banner; half page business promotion in City Slickers program; listed on website and listed in magazine. • Silver Spur - $1,000 Name on posters, flyers and banner; quarter page business promotion in City Slickers program; listed in magazine and on website. • Wrangler - $500 Quarter page business promotion in City Slickers program; listed in magazine and on website. • Food Booth Vendor - $35 for food permit Feature your restaurant’s cuisine with a food booth at City Slickers; listed in magazine and press release. Presenting Sponsor: Investment Opportunities 22nd Annual Golf Tournament Monday, September 13, 2010 • 11am Trophy Club Country Club • Feature Sponsor - $7,500 (Exclusive) Logo on all marketing material, banner ad on events page of chamber website for one year, tile-size ad on home page of chamber website for one month, two golf teams, logo on clubhouse banner, logo on Colleyville Blvd. banner, five minute commercial at reception, logo on goody bags. • Eagle Sponsor - $3,000 Logo on all marketing material, logo on Colleyville Blvd. banner, banner ad on events page of chamber website for six months, logo on shirts or hats (first come, first served), logo on clubhouse banner, signage at golf tournament, two golf teams. • Birdie Sponsor - $2,000 Banner ad on events page of chamber website for four months, company name on marketing material, two golf teams, signage at golf tournament, name on Colleyville Blvd. banner, logo on golf towels. • Golf Cart Sponsor - $1,500 (Exclusive) Logo on all golf carts, company name on marketing material, one golf team, signage at golf tournament, logo on golf gloves. Business Expo Thursday, November 4, 2010 Location and Time TBD • Chairman of the Board -Feature Sponsor - $5,000 Logo prominent on Expo banner, advertising and press releases, prominent larger booth in the lobby of the Expo, banner displayed prominently at Expo, listed in Chamber Newsletter, banner ad on the events page of the chamber website for one year, tile ad on Chamber website home-page for two months, visitors guaranteed to visit your booth through passport participation, opportunity to provide door prize. • Presidential Sponsor - $2,500 Logo on Expo banner, advertising and press releases, larger booth at Expo with choice of space, banner displayed at Expo, listed in Chamber newsletter, banner ad on events page of the Chamber website for six months, tile ad on Chamber website homepage for one month, visitors guaranteed to visit your booth through passport participation, opportunity to provide door prize. • Executive Sponsor - $1,000 Company name on Expo banner, advertising and press releases, listed in Chamber newsletter & website, booth at Expo, visitors guaranteed to visit your booth through passport participation, opportunity to provide door prize. • Director Sponsor - $500 Listed in Chamber newsletter and website, booth at Expo, visitors guaranteed to visit your booth through passport participation, opportunity to provide door prize. Networking Opportunities • Leads Explosion, Quarterly Luncheon $15 Members, $20 Non Members • Young Professionals, Second Wednesday Contact Stevie Bearden for more info! • Coffee & Spiels • First Wednesday DBU Hurst/Colleyville Campus, 8:15-9:15am FREE networking, breakfast and a feature presentation • Weekly Networking Groups All networking groups are category exclusive. Business Builders • Mondays • 12pm Contact Jason Ridley, jasonridley@allstate.com l.e.a.d.s. • 2nd & 4th Wednesday’s • 12pm Contact Jim Hilton, jim@hiltonmtg.com Hour of Power • Tuesdays • Cafe Italia • 12pm Contact Doug MacPherson, doug@dougmacpherson.org Success Express • 2nd & 4th Wednesdays • 7:30am Contact Mallory Bassham, 214.762.4810 rainmakers private client Contact Tim Waterworth, t.waterworth@verizon.net AM Business Development • Thursdays • 7:30-8:30am Contact Brian Luker, bluker@prodigy.net Luncheon Connection • Thursdays • 12pm Contact Alan Linford, alinford@farmersagent.com Colleyville Business Connection • Fridays • 12pm Contact Joe Aguilar, jag_794@hotmail.com • Super Ticket Sponsor - $1,250 (Exclusive) Company name on marketing material, company name on Super Ticket bracelets, one golf team, signage at each contest hole. Bi-Monthly Magazine Website - www.ColleyvilleChamber.org • Par Sponsor - $1,000 The Chamber’s bi-monthly magazine is mailed directly to all Colleyville residents and businesses as well as all Chamber members, totaling 11,000 distributed copies. The magazine can be downloaded from our website, www.colleyvillechamber.org. Our website, www.colleyvillechamber.org, receives over 135,000 hits a month and more than 60 unique visitors everyday! We can track how many visitors click your link so you can see the value of your ad! 5% discount on annual commitments. • Rotating tile ad on home page - $100 Monthly • Drink Cart Sponsor - $750 (2 available) You can advertise in one issue, three issues or all six! Sign up to advertise for six issues and receive 5% off each ad, or sign up for three issues and receive 3% off each ad! • Trophy Sponsor - $1,250 (Exclusive) The Empowered Woman “The Power of the Purse” Wednesday, July 14, 2010 • 10am Piazza, Colleyville Center • queen sponsor - $2,000 Reserved seating of eight, logo with website link on event page of chamber website, promotion in all advertising material, opportunity to provide door prize, one market table. • princess Sponsor - $1,000 Reserved seating of six, name with website link on event page of chamber website, promotion in Weekly E-Blast and bi-monthly magazine, opportunity to provide door prize, one market table. • dutchess Sponsor - $600 Seating for four, one market table, recognition on Chamber Company name on marketing material, company name on all trophies, one golf team, prominent signage at tournament, logo with link on events page of Chamber website. Company name on marketing material, one golf team, prominent signage at tournament, item in goody bags. Recognition on beverage carts, logo on koozies, prominent signage at tournament, two players. • Score Card Sponsor - $500 (2 available) Logo on all score cards, recognition at reception and in newspaper ad, two players. • Tee Sponsor - $175 / 1 course, $300 / 2 courses Includes signage at sponsored tee, ability to set up table and distribute material, recognition in newspaper ad. Seating for two, recognition on Chamber website and newspaper ad proceeding event, opportunity to provide door prize. • Market Table - $100 Seating for one, opportunity to provide door prize, 8ft market table. Presenting Sponsor: Fort Worth Plastic Surgery Center –Dr. Robert G. Anderson 22 Colleyville Chamber MArch/april 2010 • Business Center Feature - $1,700 • Back Cover - $950 • Inside Front Cover - $800 • Inside Front Page - $775 • Inside Back Cover - $775 • Full Page Ad - $700 • Half Page Ad - $500 • Quarter Page Ad - $375 • Business Card Ad - $175 Traci Townsend, Graphic Design and Marketing, can create print ads, website ads or a flyer for only $100! E-mail ttownsend@colleyvillechamber.org. website and in newspaper ad proceeding event, opportunity to provide door prize. • countess Sponsor- $450 • Front Cover - $2,200 • Static tile ad on home page - $175 Monthly • Banner ad on Hot Deals page - $100 Monthly • Banner ad on Contact Us page - $175 Monthly • Banner ad on Job Postings page - $100 Monthly • Banner ad on Member Directory page - $185 Monthly • Banner ad on Member Category page - $50 Monthly • Web Enhancement Package - $250 Yearly By advertising for $50 on your category page, you will be moved to the top of the search list and highlighted in blue! BUNDLE Magazine and Web Advertising • Additional 2% Discount * All sponsorship benefits are subject to change. Contact smeeks@colleyvillechamber.org for details on sponsoring an upcoming event. FastBlasts! • Sent Every Monday • $100 Weekly Update • Sent Every Friday • $25 per week Get your next business promotion out to the public FAST by utilizing the Chamber’s FastBlast! FastBlasts! are sent every Monday to over 1,200 Chamber Member Representatives. There is a waiting list, so be sure and book your blast in advance! Take advantage of our “Promotional Opportunities” section on our Friday Weekly Update. Our Friday Weekly Update goes out every Friday to over 1,200 members and business representatives. You can write 75 words to describe your business promotion. E-mail ttownsend@colleyvillechamber.org for all your advertising needs! MArch/april 2010 www.ColleyvilleChamber.org 23 Congratulations April 21, 2010 July 21, 2010 The October 13, 2010 congratulates the following winners of the 34th Annual Awards Banquet: Business of the Year Award CECILIA MONACELLI and 2009 AMBASSADORS GRAPEvINE DENTAL CARE Outstanding Service–Business Award Ambassador of the Year Award BANK OF TExAS SCOTT SuITER, Concierge of Colleyville Outstanding Service–Individual Award Director of the Year Award STEvE JENKINS, Asset Preservation Group BARRY KLOMPuS, DFW Fine Properties Community Spirit–Business Award President’s Award MACAux FLORAL COuTuRE & EvENTS JASON RIDLEY, Allstate Insurance Community Spirit–Individual Award Youth of the Year Award SuSAN SANDERS, Don Sanders Marketing ALTAz KASSAM volunteer of the Year Award Leadership Award SuSAN TAYLOR SuE HOWERY Member of the Year Award Citizen of the Year Award DENISE PROCACCINO, The Screen Scene 11am-1pm Ferrari’s Italian Villa 1200 William D. Tate Grapevine, TX 76051 $15–members $20–non-members ambassador of the Month Kim Harrison OurGreatCity.com business of the Month Crown of Life Lutheran Church & School Diane Myers PAT JONES Gold SponSorS: Media SponSorS: verizon Southlake Style Magazine Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital at HeB Silver SponSorS Bronze SponSorS All About Recognition Allen Samuels Dodge Hyundai AT&T ATMOS Energy Bank of Texas Baylor Regional Medical Center at Grapevine Ken Green & Co. C.P.A.’s Mark S. Henderson, CFP® City of Colleyville Colleyville Woman’s Club Crown of Life Lutheran Church & School DFW Airport Brad & Earlene Garvey Grapevine-Colleyville Education Foundation IESI Susan Williams Market Street ONCOR Electric Delivery OurGreatCity.com Wells Fargo Bank President of the Asset Preservation Group, Inc. Asset Preservation Group our sponsor: Texas Back Institute, our speaker: Tara Green, and our caterer: Sweet Memories Cakes, Catering & Florals for making the December luncheon a very successful event. We WoUld alSo like To THank oUr SponSorS: preSenTinG SponSor: Member of the Month Steve Jenkins We would like to thank Owner of Kensington Mortgage Join the Colleyville Area Chamber of Commerce for Young Professionals! Join next generation leaders who are passionate about building better places to live and work! march 17 5:30pm april 14 5:30pm may 11 5:30pm *check www.colleyvillechamber.org for event location. january Luncheon Chairman’s Award December Luncheon “ConGraTUlaTionS!” Leads Explosion to the award winners of our December and January Chamber Luncheons! Member of the Month Ralph Zuranski Gator Management ambassador of the Month Cindy Koetter BB&T Bank business of the Month Gaylord Texan We would like to thank our sponsor: Barbara Gordon Montessori School, our speaker: Mant Hawkins, and our caterer: Cliff’s Star Neighborhood Grill for making this a wonderful January luncheon! E-mail SBearden@colleyvillechamber.org for details! MArch/april 2010 www.ColleyvilleChamber.org 25 Upcoming Chamber Events executive board of directors march 3 Coffee and Spiels 8:15-9:15am How to Survive in Today’s World of Cyber Attacks Deborah Frazier, User Friendly Computers DBU Hurst Colleyville 110 Grapevine Hwy in Hurst RSVP to sbearden@colleyvillechamber.org. 4 Monthly Luncheon 11:30am Crown of Life Lutheran Church & School 6605 Pleasant Run Road Colleyville, TX 76034 11 Brown Bag Lunch Seminar– 11:00am-1:00pm Business-Building Secrets of Online PR See ad on Inside Front Cover for more details. David Jung Brad Rice Susan Williams Cecilia Monacelli Mike Taylor Mark Henderson Chairman Crown of Life Lutheran Church Chair-elect Decker Jones Past-Chairwoman Kensington Mortgage Treasurer Community Volunteer Economic Development Edward Jones, Colleyville City Council Vice-Chairman Business Strategies Asset Preservation Speaker: Robert Early - JPS CEO Sponsor: Texas Health Harris Methodist HEB Caterer: Chill Rebecca Barksdale Barry Klompus Carlene Altom Shirlee Randall Mary Smith Vice-Chairman Marketing Tarrant County Commissioner’s Office Vice-Chairman Special Events DFW Fine Properties Vice-Chairman Membership Dr. Robert G. Anderson Board Secretary President advisory board 17 St. Patrick’s Day Mixer/Young professionals 5:00pm The Original Joe’s Pizza n’ Pasta Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day or just another Wednesday! Lee and Emma at The Original Joe’s Pasta N Pizza are offering free appetizers, beer and wine for all Chamber members who attend the mixer on the 17th. Donations will be accepted for City Slickers so bring your donation to the mixer. april 1 Monthly Luncheon 11:30am Crown of Life Lutheran Church & School 6605 Pleasant Run Road Colleyville, TX 76034 7 14 21 Coffee and Spiels 8:15-9:15am Ferrari’s Italian Villa 1200 William D. Tate Grapevine, TX 76051 $15-members, $20 non-members RSVP to sbearden@colleyvillechamber.org. 22 Multi-Chamber Mixer 5:00-7:00pm Hilton Southlake Town Square The following Chambers are invited: Colleyville, Grapevine, Southlake, Keller, NW Metroport & HEB. FREE tickets will be required for entry and must be picked up at the Colleyville Chamber office prior to the event. RSVP to sbearden@colleyvillechamber.org. 26 may Young Professionals 5:30pm Leads Explosion 11:00am-1:00pm Colleyville Chamber MArch/april 2010 5 6 Coffee and Spiels 8:15-9:15am Crown of Life Lutheran Church & School 6605 Pleasant Run Road Colleyville, TX 76034 11 16 Young Professionals 5:30pm See pages 18 & 19 for more information Monthly Luncheon 11:30am Lance Andrew Danielle Arnett Roger Badchkam Susan Clark Bob Culley Atmos Energy Elixir Salon and Day Maker AFLAC Sweet Memories Cakes and Catering PuroClean Larry Darlage Carlos De La Torre Paige Dixon Evelyn Englert John Fletcher TCC Northeast ONCOR Paige’s Volunteer Fletcher Communications Brad Garvey City Slickers CHARLIE & MARIA MOORMAN Managers 6511 Colleyville Blvd. Colleyville, TX 76034 board of directors Ken Green Elsie Gunter Robin Hall David Kelly Ken Green & Co. C.P.A.’s Woodhaven Bank Destination Health Mayor of Colleyville Micah Lane Jay Long Kenny Marchant Danielle Marez DeeDee Ogrin ViewPoint Bank Coca-Cola Congressman Mid-Cities Black Belt Academy Baylor Grapevine John Orrell Keith Riewe Shirley Schollmeyer Kevin Smith Ginny Tigue J.S.M. Investments Bice’s Florist B & S Diversified Tivoli Wines Tigue Properties Vicki Truitt Kay Waggoner Laurie Wall Randy White Renova Williams State Representative GCISD The Wall Team Randy White Real Estate Services Volunteer Eric Cook Steve Ewing Jennifer Fadden Market Street Frost Bank City Manager Robert Gill Denise Procaccino Jason Ridley Robert B. Gill, CPA Community Volunteer Allstate Jeff Robinson Susan Sanders Lynn Stillman Macaux Floral Couture & Events Don Sanders Marketing All About Recognition Chris Strittmatter Barbara Walker Barbara Wicker Peoples Bank Verizon The Station House (817) 488-7795 Fax (817) 251 5079 www.packnstackstorage.com MArch/april 2010 www.ColleyvilleChamber.org 27 www. 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Southlake Blvd 180 Southlake, TX 76092 (817) 271-1569 www.mlstexashomes.com Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home page 13 5725 Colleyville Blvd. Colleyville, TX 76034 (817) 498-5894 www.bluebonnethills.com 100 Main Street Colleyville, TX 76034 (817) 503-1000 www.colleyville.com Colleyville Center page 16 Colleyville Chamber 110 Grapevine Hwy Hurst, TX 76054 (214) 333-5888 www.dbu.edu Fort Worth Plastic Surgery Center–Dr. Robert G. Anderson 800 12th Avenue, Suite 100 Fort Worth. TX 76104 (817) 810-0770 www.plasticsurgerytexas.com 4215 Gateway Drive #101 Colleyville, TX 76034 (817) 358-9500 www.jpbarthlaw.com Karl Kelly – Edward Jones page 20 5600 Colleyville Blvd, Suite J Colleyville, TX 76034 (817) 427-5585 www.edwardjones.com Kathryn Bradford – Bradford Interiors page 17 (817) 797-4277 www.bradfordinteriors.com Lapels Dry Cleaning page 12 5505 Colleyville Blvd., #220 Colleyville, TX 76034 (817)514-6200 www.lapelsdrycleaning.com OurGreatCity.com page 21 (817) 876-8654 www.ourgreatcity.com Patrice Ciaccio – Cambridge Homes page 20 601 Creekview Ln. Colleyville, TX 76034 (469) 446-1920 www.cambridgehomes.biz Pool Pirates page 2 1000 Ballpark Way, Suite 208 Arlington, TX 76011 (817) 804-4971 www.PoolPirates.com Shape Shifters Weight Loss page1 6230 Colleyville Blvd. Colleyville, TX 76034 (817) 442-4040 www.shapeshiftersweightloss.com Susan Williams – Kensington Mortgage page 15 Larry Leeders – Renaissance Blinds & Shutters page 20 Colleyville, TX 76034 (214) 564-4775 Housewarmers page 28 (817) 307-1707 www.rblinds.com Inside Front Cover Hwy. 26 Mini Storage page 26 MasterCenter for Minimally Invasive Surgeries (972) 217-5547 City of Colleyville page 12 28 4709 Colleyville Blvd, Suite 550 Colleyville, TX 76034 (817) 485-9700 www.colleyvillekarate.com Colleyville Rotary Club page 28 816 W. L.D. Lockett Dr. Colleyville, TX 76034 (817) 849-1999 www.apachesangels.org 5301 Riverwalk Drive Colleyville, TX 76034 (817) 503-1330 www.colleyville.com Colleyville Family Karate Center page 21 Julia Barth – J.P. Barth Law Firm, Pllc page 20 6511 Colleyville Blvd Colleyville, TX 76034 817-488-7795 Jason Ridley – The Ridley Agency page 17 4100 Heritage Avenue, Ste. 107 Grapevine, TX 76051 (817) 358-0480 www.ridleyagency.com MArch/april 2010 Inside Back Cover 1545 E. 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This information will need to be verified by buyer. $18 - $20 PPS Lease Westgate Properties Certified Master Builder 817.313.9573 • • • High Traffic Hwy. 26 Frontage Energy Efficient • • Medical Parking High End Finish Out www.WestgateProperties.biz