Chamber. Connection. March The. Proudly Promoting Lockhart Businesses. Al Hopkins Tolbert Texas State Chili Championship. Business after Hours

Transcription

1 The Chamber Connection March 2014 Al Hopkins Tolbert Texas State Chili Championship Mark your calendars now for the 8 th Annual Tolbert Chili Championship and BBQ Cook-off held in the Lockhart City Park, 504 E. City Park Road on March 14 & 15, This is a FREE event both days with family fun, music, food, drinks and vendor booths. Overnight camping is allowed, but there are no hookups at the City Park. The City of Lockhart is also having their Welcome Spring to Lockhart celebration and Kid Fish in the City Park on Saturday, March 15. Prizes are awarded to winners in Chili, Chicken, Brisket, Ribs, Beans, Salsa, Showmanship, Bloody Mary, and Margarita categories. The top 3 chili winners qualify to cook Behind the Store in Terlingua in November. Registration for cookers begins Saturday from 8am to 10am with cook s meeting at 10:30am. The public is welcome to come out for samples and an opportunity to judge the best Chili. This event is hosted by the Central Texas Tolbert Chili Group, the Lockhart Chamber of Commerce and City of Lockhart. For more information call Ron Faulstich at , the Lockhart Chamber of Commerce at or go to: Business after Hours On Thursday, February 20th the quarterly Business after Hours was sponsored by our own Mayor and local dentist, Dr. Lew White and held at 205 S. Main next to the Dr. Eugene Clark Library. Dr. White and his staff rolled out the carpet for Chamber members and his patients with an incredible spread of food and beverages. Fabulous gift bags were also given away along with three drawings for door prizes. About 75 people in total came to the come n go event from 5:30-7pm. Attendees were treated to a sneak peek at the renovations at the Library with tours given by Jim Smith and his son Will of Countywide Builders. Business after Hours is a great opportunity to network and socialize with other local business people in a casual atmosphere after normal business hours. The Chamber Board and Staff would like to thank Dr. Lew White for his sponsorship of this event and his countless hours as our Mayor, giving of himself and his treasures for the betterment of our community. The next Business after Hours is scheduled for May and we are looking for a sponsor. For more information, please call the Lockhart Chamber of Commerce at We are Lockhart s source for Community and Tourism Information. Proudly Promoting Lockhart Businesses

2 Renewals Thank you to the following businesses and/or individuals for investing in the Chamber of Commerce by renewing their membership. Luncheon The monthly Chamber luncheon will be held on Thursday, March 13th at 12 noon at First Lockhart Baptist Church Connection Center, 200 S. Blanco. This month s luncheon is sponsored by CTMC Hospice and Central Texas Medical Center. The catering will be provided by the Black s Barbecue for $7 per person for Chamber members, $10 per person for future members. The Member Only cash drawing is $100 (You must be present and a member in good standing to win). VFW Post 8927 Gene Crouch Realty Pegasus Schools, Inc. Meitler Storage Terry W. Black, CPA, CFP Wendy R Fred A. & Laura Moore Southwest Plumbing Lockhart Motor Company Plum Creek Dental Group Carl & Ann Cisneros Juliana Michie Lockhart Realty Ann Starling, Coldwell Banker, Green-Mills Neto & Sara Madrigal Jet Stop Mike & Beverly Annas Independent Cattlemen s Association of Texas McCurdy Funeral Home First United Methodist Church Law Office of William Schroeder Printing Solutions, Inc. Little Caesar s Pizza Apple Lumber Alliance Self-Storage CTMC Hospice Westy s Pharmacy, Inc. DSM, Inc. Plum Creek Counseling Services, Inc. Garage Door Services Windsor Door John Cyrier Lockhart Evening Lions Club Fish Fry The Lockhart Evenings Lions Club is holding their annual Lenten Fish Fry on Friday, March 21 at the Lion Community Center, 220 Bufkin Lane from 5:00-8:00pm. Tickets may be purchased from any club member or at the door from $7 each. You may eat at the Community Center or pick -up for take out. The meal will include fried catfish (cooked by former Freshman Campus Principal Lorenzo Miles), hushpuppies, cole slaw, beans and dessert. Money from this fundraiser goes toward Lions sight conservation projects and Lockhart HS Scholarships. Please join the Lions for a great meal and help support your community at the same time. Ribbon cutting to celebrate the Grand Opening of Bella Sera Italian Restaurant on February 24 at 2pm. They are located at 2001 S. Colorado St. (Plum Cree Inn). CALENDAR OF EVENTS Ribbon cutting for the new business start of Rachel Jessen, Nerium Independent Brand Partner on February 20 at 10am. March 4: City Council Meeting March 4: Primary Election Day March 5: Ribbon Cutting at 10am for River Rock Dental, 1906 S. Colorado St. March 6: Heel Power Breakfast at 7:15am at Mr. Taco March 7: Ribbon Cutting at 2pm for Longhorn Hearing, 216 Bufkin Lane March 12: Executive Board Meeting March 13: Chamber Luncheon at noon at Connection Center, 200 S. Blanco March 19: Board of Directors Meeting at Bella Sera March 10-14: LISD Spring Break March 14-15: Tolbert Chili Championship, Welcome Spring, and Kid Fish March 15: Ribbon Cutting at 11am for Camp Gladiator (in Kreuz Market park lot), 619 N. Colorado March 18: City Council Meeting March 24: LISD Board of Trustees Meeting For a full calendar visit our website at

3 From the pen of the President Welcome our New Members River Rock Dental 1906 S. Colorado, Suite 110, Lockhart TX This past weekend was the 2nd Annual Lone Star Grand Prix and from all accounts, it was a tremendous weekend even with the rain and cold on Sunday. It is amazing what we can do when we all pull together for our community. We want to especially thank Vance Rodgers for his foresight in bringing this to Lockhart and all the extra effort by our City Staff. We also want to thank the Lockhart Post-Register for the Visitors Guide and SH 130 Concessions for the help and advertising with our Press Release and signage on the toll road. There are also the countless volunteers. Can t wait until next year s races! Speaking of racing, your Chamber staff and Board of Directors are revving up as we race towards the 42nd Annual Chisholm Trail Roundup. If you have not heard, we have Roger Creager headlining Saturday night and Granger Smith opening. In fact we have a very diverse line-up June on two stages. Sponsorships packets went out this last week and we need the community s support to ensure proper advertising and promotion of this event. This brings economic activity as far as tourism dollars to our community that benefits us all. The reports show that this is the biggest two weekends as far as putting heads in beds for our Hotel Occupancy Tax Funding. We are bringing back the Rodeo for a second year and many of our first year sponsors are supporting us again to continue this tradition. It is family friendly and a joy to watch. We are adding new higher bleachers for even better seating at the City Park. Make sure you stay up to date on everything about Chisholm Trail Roundup by monitoring the updates on Facebook and on our website at: Again, it is a pleasure to serve as the President of YOUR chamber of commerce. If you have idea or suggestions, my door and ears are open to hear from you. Stop by or shoot us an any time. HealthSense Home Care 1505 Main St., Lockhart TX Referred by Jo Anna Ivey Agarita Ranch Events Center 1000 Pin Oak Road, Lockhart, TX Chuck Leshikar Burro Tacos 1126 S. Colorado, Lockhart TX Matthew Cisneros D. R. Horton 210 W. Hutchison St, San Marcos TX Olivia Barnard Hernandez, Sales Mgr. Camp Gladiator Lockhart, TX J. P. Juarez State Representative Tim Kleinschmidt Tim.kleinschmidt@house.state.tx.us Lexington, TX Amanda s Honey Pots 421 Taylor, Taylor TX Sam Dowdy EPICC P O Box 787, Lockhart, TX James Abshier, Chairman Byron & Jodie Friedrich P O Box 454, Lockhart TX Becki Womble President/CEO PRINTING SOLUTIONS 202 E. Market Street

4 Business Spotlight Agarita Ranch Event Center, 1000 Pin Oak, Lockhart, TX The Lockhart Chamber Board of Directors and Chamber Ambassadors kicked off the Texas Independence Day celebration at Agarita Ranch Event Center on February 14 with a traditional Ribbon Cutting. A three day event celebrating our independence from Mexico was held February 28 through March 2 at their Ranch located 1000 Pin Oak Road (off Westwood Road) here in Lockhart. If you have not met Chuck Leshikar or toured the Ranch, please call him at (512) and set one up. It is a hidden jewel in our community and a great location for corporate events, parties, weddings and family reunions with a great western theme. We appreciate your membership Agarita Ranch and for being a part of the community! March 12 Executive Board Meeting Noon Garage Door Services March 13 Chamber Luncheon at Noon First Lockhart Baptist Church Connection Center, 200 S. Blanco The $100 Members Only Cash Drawing March 19 Board of Director Meeting Noon Bella Sera Italian Restaurant PRESORT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT #94 LOCKHART TX P.O. Box 840 Lockhart, Texas BOARD OF DIRECTORS RON FAULSTICH, Chairman TERRY WRIGHT, Past Chair HOPPY HADEN, Chair Elect TOMMY BARRON - LINDA BROOKS JERRY BURGENER - JOYCE BUCKNER MISSIE HAGAN - JOANNA IVEY ANGELA MEITLER - MARY BETH NICKEL MARTIN RITCHEY - ED THERIOT JANIE WRIGHT - VANCE RODGERS - TOM BONN STAFF BECKI WOMBLE, President / CEO ANGELA RAWLINSON, Member Service Manager The Mission of the Lockhart Chamber of Commerce as stated in our by-laws is: To improve and strengthen the business environment of Lockhart in order to promote the economic well being of all citizens, to provide services to membership, to communicate views of the business community; to enhance the quality of life for the entire community; to support constructive initiatives on major issues of public policy.

5

6

7

8

9

10 Join us for the 3rd Annual FROM 4:00 7:30PM At the Historic Town Square in Lockhart Wine and beer tastings Numerous area artists displaying work for show & purchase Local restaurants serving up samples of their dishes 8 groups playing live music sets Over 15 businesses hosting wine & beer tastings while showcasing their spring wares and their historic buildings A $20 advance donation will get you a Cowtown Stroll souvenir wine glass to enhance your experience at the festivities, including the Chuckwagon Corral. $25 the day of the event. Proceeds of this event go toward Lockhart Downtown Revitalization efforts. For more info: CowtownStroll@gmail.com or contact the Economic Development Office, City of Lockhart Sponsorships are still available! See

11