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Latest Edition - February 2004
Vernon Bryant column
No one in Fort Worth has greater respect for the Fort Worth Chamber than I. The Chamber is one of the driving forces behind the renaissance of our economy as well as its continued growth. Other comparable cities around the U.S. look with envy on the success of Cowtown.
But as business people, we know that success comes with a cost. It takes money to fund the Chamber's efforts. Chambers of commerce around the country long ago realized that membership dues alone could not fund all the necessary programs. Over the past decade, many chambers have turned to Total Resource Campaigns (TRCs) to help raise the funding vital to ensure their programs continue. TRCs are proven to dramatically increase revenues, grow memberships and help develop Chamber leadership. The accompanying story fully explains just how TRCs work.
On Feb. 24 - Mardi Gras -- the Fort Worth Chamber will kick off its first Total Resource Campaign with the ambitious goal of raising $800,000. Because I am a staunch supporter of the Chamber, I have agreed to chair this first campaign. It's going to mean a lot of hard work from a lot of dedicated supporters. But you know what? It's going to be fun, too.
The terrific logo donated by Scott Dally of Dally, Inc. was developed for this campaign - the Krewe of Kowtown. The Chamber staff decided to start this campaign on Mardi Gras in style. The kick off party will have a carnival flair, but with a Texas twist. Throughout the three-month campaign, volunteers will be recognized for their efforts and treated to exciting weekly meetings. This program is a win-win for everyone involved - the Chamber, the volunteers and the community.
The Chamber and its members benefit from having the year's funding in place allowing staff to concentrate on programming, not fundraising. The Chamber also has the opportunity to identify and develop future Chamber leadership.
The volunteers, with the blessings of their employers, sell Chamber sponsorships and memberships. They get out in the community and make valuable contacts for themselves and their companies. It also lets other companies know just how well supported the Chamber is. And the volunteers get paid incentives on everything they sell. At the end of the campaign, top producers will be rewarded with an exciting trip.
And, last but not least, the community benefits because the Chamber can press forward with its mission - recruiting and retaining businesses for Fort Worth and promoting the interests of members by assuming a leadership role in making Fort Worth an excellent place in which to live, work and do business.
I believe the Chamber already does an excellent job of that and I'm signing on to this campaign to show my support. When a Krewe of Kowtown volunteer contacts you, I urge you to be generous. After all, the Chamber works for all of us.
And "laissez les bons temps moo-ler!"
Vernon Bryant is President of TexasBank
Total Resource Campaign
Krewe of Kowtown Rolls in Fort Worth:
Chamber Launches First Total Resource Campaign
 On Feb. 24, Mardi Gras will come to a crescendo and end in New Orleans where "Laissez les bons temps rouler!" (Let the good times roll!) is the rallying cry.
But here, Feb. 24 will see the kickoff of the Fort Worth Chamber's first Total Resource Campaign (TRC), a proven program to increase Chamber revenues, grow membership and develop Chamber leadership. Given the campaign's slightly skewed Mardi Gras theme - Krewe of Kowtown - and somewhat irreverent logo, perhaps the rallying cry here should be "Laissez les bons temps moo-ler!" This is no mad cow; this is a boisterous bovine.
TRCs have proven successful in chambers of commerce across the country. "TRCs are a great way to raise the public's level of awareness of chambers of commerce as well as what they do for a community," said Netty Matthews, vice president of membership for the Fort Worth Chamber. "We plan to make this as much fun for our volunteers as it can be. We will have weekly meetings to recognize those volunteers that have made sales, but they will be fun and in keeping with the Krewe of Kowtown theme. Our kickoff party will have a distinctly New Orleans flavor from the food to the music and our closing party will be a real blowout to celebrate our success."
A total resource campaign markets sponsorships of the Chamber's programs, events, publications and electronic media as well as recruits new members. In a highly structured 12-week period, volunteers will raise the funding for the Chamber programs for the entire year.
Each TRC is organized with a campaign chair, a campaign cabinet and teams with team captains. For the inaugural campaign, Vernon Bryant, president of TexasBank will serve as chair. Each volunteer level recruits the next. These volunteers are paid an incentive to competitively sell chamber memberships and sponsorships for the upcoming year's activities to the business community. It sounds like a lot of work and it will be, but it will also be lots of fun and very rewarding to those volunteers who sell the most. Financial incentives and a special trip at the end await top producers.
"The most important reason for undertaking a total resource campaign is that we can approach our members one time a year with marketing and sponsorship opportunities instead of constantly coming back to them," said Bill Thornton, president of the Fort Worth Chamber. "That allows us to ensure that we have adequate funding for all of our projects at the beginning of the year."
According to TRC chair Vernon Bryant, he accepted the position because he values the work of the Chamber. "The Fort Worth Chamber is vital to our business community," he said. "Chamber programs are important to all businesses, but especially small businesses."
Bryant's co-chairs include:
Stewart Alcorn, Frost Bank
Larry Anfin, Coors Distributing Co.
Michael Berry, Hillwood Properties
Tim Carter, Harris Methodist Fort Worth Hospital
Steve Dutton, Samaritan House
Suzanne Hill, The Hill Company
Gary Michel, Buehler Moving/Mayflower
Philip Norwood, Summit Bank, N.A.
Cherryl Peterman, Winston Services, Inc.
Julie Wilson, Reasons Group, Inc.
Companies that have already committed to teams include Buehler Moving, Herman Miller, FutureNet, TexasBank, Surety Bank, Coors, Cantey & Hanger, Frost Bank, Hillwood, Summit Bank, ATC, Pavecon, Holiday Inn N/S, Thumbtechs, Jefferson Wells, Xspedius, Gachman Metal, Beck Group, Pate Engineers, Higginbotham, Southwestern Bell, Williams Trew, Y2Marketing, Raymond James and New York Life.
Says Bryant, "The total resource campaign provides the most effective tool to take the Fort Worth Chamber to the next level by marketing chamber memberships and recruiting more non-dues revenue than ever before."
Update
Recap
of Recent Economic Activities in Tarrant County Pier 1 and Manhattan/Thos. S. Byrne contractors "topped out" the new Pier 1 corporate headquarters at 100 Pier 1 Place. Fort Worth Business Press, Dec. 5-11
According to building permits issued by Fort Worth, the value of commercial permits issued for 2003 was $618.2 million, a 34 percent increase from 2002, while the value of residential permits was $928.6 million, a 20 percent increase from 2002. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Dec. 29
The Fort Worth Zoning Commission approved rezoning 192 acres in the Cultural District to high-intensity mixed use. During the next 25 years, it is estimated that there is the potential for $500 million worth of new development in the Cultural District. The City Council still must approve the zoning change.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Dec. 15
Expansions and Moves
McIntire and Associates celebrated their move to a new location at 700 North Freeway, the former Pitney Bowes facility. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Dec. 29
Fort Worth Running Co. has moved to a 2,250-square-foot space at 5800 Camp Bowie Blvd., doubling the size of its previous location. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Dec. 22
Fort Worth's second Texadelphia sandwich shop will open in January at 902 Houston St., formerly the home of Terry's Grill. Fort Worth Business Press, Dec. 19-25
Tyson Foods announced plans to move some production of meat products from plants on the East Coast to its North Richland Hills facility. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Dec. 8
Accurate Metal Stamping has moved into 68,800 square feet at 7124 Belton St. in the Richland Business Park. The move was needed for expansion and consolidation of operations. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Dec. 29
New in Town
Regions Bank has leased an 11,000 square foot office at 100 Main St. The office is expected to open in the first quarter next year. The bank is planning five other Fort Worth branches during the next 12-18 months. Fort Worth Business Press, Dec. 12-18 Eliot Management Group, a Salt Lake City-based provider of credit card processing, plans to open an office at 1320 South University Dr. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Dec. 15
Under Construction
Construction has started on Eagle Mountain Plaza, a 17,000 square foot strip shopping center, at 7000 Golf Club Drive. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Dec. 29
On the Dotted Line
Weber & Co. announced the acquisition of a 48-acre tract of land at the intersection of State Highway 199 and Paul Meador Rd. for a new shopping center, Lake Worth Towne Crossing Center. Groundbreaking is planned for the first quarter of 2004. Target Corporation has acquired approximately 16 acres of land within the project and will construct a 123,735 square-foot-store to open in July 2005. Fort Worth Business Press, Dec. 26-Jan. 1
Colbert/Ball Tax Service has leased 1,100 square feet of space in the Summit at Bridgewood Shopping Center at 1100 Bridgewood Dr. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Dec. 29
ARI has leased 4,500 square feet of industrial space at 7540 Sand St. in the Riverbend Business Park. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Dec. 29
Saddle Creek Corp., a nationwide distribution services company has leased 75,697 square feet of industrial space at 751 Eight-Twenty Boulevard.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Dec. 29
The Lone Star Shopping Center, 6500 Camp Bowie Blvd., has been sold to Uptown 6500 Partners. The 23,250-square-foot shopping center will be renamed 6500 Camp Bowie. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Dec. 22, Fort Worth Business Press, Dec. 19-25
Breathe Studio, a yoga studio, has leased 1,750 square feet at 5800 Camp Bowie Blvd. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Dec. 22
Whitco Consulting Ltd./PV Partners Ltd. concluded its purchase of eight acres at the southeast corner of North Tarrant Parkway and Park Vista Blvd. The property is earmarked for development as a shopping center. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Dec. 22
Roger L. Duck purchased a 400-unit self-storage facility on Camp Bowie Boulevard. He has worked closely with Historic Camp Bowie and will remodel and expand the facility to emulate the old architectural style found in the Camp Bowie/Ridglea areas, including tile roofs, stucco facades and arches. Salerno's Italian Restaurant has moved into another building on the property. Fort Worth Business Press, Dec. 19-25
A one-acre lot at the northeast corner of Vickery Boulevard and Prevost Street recently sold to Hinkle Properties for a Family Dollar store. Fort Worth Business Press, Dec. 19-25
Vickery Capital Partners purchased a 7,200-square-foot office building at 4388 Vickery Blvd. Fort Worth Business Press, Dec. 19-25
The owner of A-Briggs Heating and Air has sold the company's 7,500-square-foot warehouse at 5124 Vickery Blvd. to CMC Property Management. Fort Worth Business Press, Dec. 19-25
Southland Property Tax Consultants has leased about 3,750 square feet of office space on the 16th floor of Carter-Burgess Plaza at Seventh and Main streets. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Dec. 15
Covenant Hospice and Palliative Care has leased 2,546 square feet of office space at 3221 Collinsworth Street. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Dec. 8
Agape Home Care has leased 3,239 square feet of office space at 8509 Western Hills Blvd. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Dec. 8
Hanna Isul, a skin-care salon, has leased 4,911 square feet at 6333 Camp Bowie Blvd. for a day spa and retail center for its line of Hanna Isul skin care products. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Dec. 8
Kwik Industries, has bought 53,000 square feet at 6651 Camp Bowie Boulevard near Clayton Road. The Western Hills Hotel is being razed and a Quick Oil Change and Dry Clean Super Center are being built on the lot. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Dec. 8
Phifer/Hogan Realty purchased approximately eight acres in the 8000 block of Davis Boulevard. They plan to develop the rear portion of the land into a 19-lot residential subdivision. Four lots fronting Davis Boulevard will be available for garden offices. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Dec. 8
Jim Ryffel has acquired the 55,700-square-foot Rancho North Shopping Center at 500 South Saginaw Blvd. and a 6,500 square foot retail building at 3055 South University Drive. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Dec. 1
Cenex Harvest State, a manufacturer of tortillas, has leased 101,893 square feet of space in Railhead Business Park at 401 Railhead Rd. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Dec. 1
Maenius Acquisitions, which does business as Ridglea & Vine, has leased 1,763 square feet in the Ridglea Village Shopping Center, 6100 Camp Bowie Boulevard, for a wine bar and retail wine store. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Dec. 1
Penske Truck Leasing, 20/20 Cos. and Supreme Lending have leased space on the third and fourth floors at the Lone Star Tower at Texas Motor Speedway. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Dec. 1
Countrywide Financial Corp., a California-based mortgage lender, is leasing a 387,000-square-foot building in the Fossil Creek Business Park on Beach Street. The company intends to buy the building from current owner Berkeley Investments when the lease expires in 2004. Countrywide plans to employ up to 2,000 people during the next five years. Fort Worth Business Press, Dec. 5-11
The 129,000-square-foot former headquarters for Inspire Insurance Co., at 300 Burnett St., has been sold to a father-and-son investment team from Midland.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Dec. 8
Openings
Home Presence, a home furnishings store, opened at 4825 Camp Bowie Boulevard. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Dec. 8
Porter Morgan, an affiliate of financial services company Raymond James Financial Service, has opened at 1,550-square-foot office at 5587 Davis Blvd. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Dec. 8
The Rusty Spur Western Bistro opened at 5322 Trail Lake Dr. in the Wedgewood Shopping Center. Fort Worth Business Press, Dec. 26-Jan. 1
Dollar Tree has opened a 22,150-square-foot store at 6605 Forest Hill Dr.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Dec. 15
Ridgmar 13, a movie theatre project of Rave Motion Pictures, opened in Ridgmar Mall in December. Fort Worth Business Press, Dec. 5-11
Data provided by Strategic Insight Group,
Intelligence Research Partner of the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce
Dateline: Fort Worth...
Cowtown earns national kudos
The Washington Post recently offered up its picks for travel trends in 2004, and on its list of top-10 U.S. destinations, at No. 5 -- just after Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and just before Hawaii cruises -- is little ol' Fort Worth. Yes, Cowtown is cool. We always knew what a great place it was, of course, but suddenly the rest of the world has caught on.
"Joining the world-class Kimbell Art Museum, Amon Carter Museum of Western Art and Will Rogers Center is the city's revamped Modern Art Museum, in an acclaimed new building designed by Japanese modernist architect Tadao Ando. The spunky National Cowgirl Museum honors western gals with spirit like Annie Oakley, Patsy Cline and Georgia O'Keeffe," reads The Washington Post story.
The story also mentions upcoming attractions, including the new visitors center at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing.
And, of course, it touts the barbecue. Fort Worth Star-Telegram
January 2004
State of the City
Moncrief Delivers First State of the City Address
When recently elected Fort Worth Mayor Mike Moncrief delivers his first State of the City address to the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, there will be much to talk about - downtown revitalization, the capital improvement bond election scheduled for a vote Saturday, Feb. 7, a downtown convention hotel, Southwest Parkway among the potential topics.
The luncheon is sponsored by Wells Fargo, The T and Weaver and Tidwell Risk Assessment Sarbanes-Oxley Solutions Division.
- What: Annual State of the City Address by Mayor Mike Moncrief
- When: Wednesday, Feb. 18, noon-1:30 p.m. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m.
- Where: Renaissance Worthington Grand Ballroom, 200 Main St.
- Cost: Chamber members - $30; Gold members - $25; and non-members - $50.
Mayor Moncrief is a successful Fort Worth business owner involved in various community and civic affairs. He also has served as an elected official at the county and state levels for 26 years. Mayor Moncrief served for two years as a Texas House representative (1971-1972), 12 years as Tarrant County judge (1974-1986) and 12 years as Texas State senator (1991-2003).
As a state representative, Mayor Moncrief served on five major committees, including the Appropriations Committee. He secured passage of major drug legislation and is responsible for the bill that authorized the construction of the Fort Worth State School. At the end of his legislative term, he was voted legislator of the Year by his fellow members. As Tarrant County judge, Mayor Moncrief worked closely with the leadership of Fort Worth and Tarrant County in construction of the Fort Worth/Tarrant County jail. Working with family court judges, the District Attorney's Office and adult probation officers, then County Judge Moncrief set up the county's Restitution Enforcement Program, and he worked with the historic preservation community to pass a bond program that financed the renovation of the historic Tarrant County Courthouse.
For more information on the State of the City address, register online at www.fortworthchamber.com.
For more information contact:
Jeanean
Herod
Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce
817-336-2491 Ext. 275
Leaders in Govt.
National Politics To Be Highlighted by Senator Cornyn
Texas Senator John Cornyn will address the Fort Worth Chamber's Leaders in Government Series held in partnership with the Petroleum Club and sponsored by Kelly, Hart & Hallman, TXU and Wells Fargo.
- What: Leaders in Government Series featuring Texas Senator John Cornyn
- When: Friday, Feb. 2, noon-1:30 p.m.
- Where: The Petroleum Club Wildcatter Room, 777 Main St., 39th floor
- Cost: $15 for Chamber members; $30 for non-members.
John Cornyn was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2002 after serving as Texas Attorney General from 1999-2002. During his tenure as attorney general, he won wide praise for his dedication to professionalism over politics. Sen. Cornyn was sworn in with a commitment to strengthen our national defense and homeland security, get the economy moving again, improve education for Texas children, and reform Medicare by offering a prescription drug benefit for seniors in need. Among the topics Sen. Cornyn is expected to address are air quality compliance, transportation funding and the current round of base realignment and closure (BRAC).
For more information contact:
Jeanean
Herod
Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce
817-336-2491 Ext. 275
Get to Know Your Chamber
Get to Know Chamber and Fellow Members
It's that dreary time of year when the weather's no fun. What a great reason to attend the March "Getting to Know Your Chamber" session for a little fun, education and networking.
GTKYC is a great opportunity to learn about what the Chamber does for you, the member. It's also an opportunity to network with your fellow Chamber members. The event is sponsored by FutureNet Solutions.
GTKYC sessions are held bi-monthly for new as well as long-time Chamber members. Everyone is welcome. At GTKYC, members can meet Chamber staff and learn about programs, benefits and events available to Chamber members. These lively sessions are jam-packed with useful information served up with light snacks and beverages. Attendees also get an opportunity to network with fellow Chamber members and learn what's new at the Chamber.
- What: Getting To Know Your Chamber
- When: 3:30-5 p.m., Thursday, March 4
- Where: The Fort Worth Club, 306 West Seventh St., 12th Floor
There is no cost to attend these informative sessions, which are open to Chamber members only. Reservations are required by March 1 and may be made by calling Doris Becker at 817/336-2491, ext. 288 or by email at dbecker@fortworthchamber.com.
For more information contact:
Teresa
Pearson
Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce
817-336-2491 Ext. 249
BRAC Update
2005 BRAC Process Begins; Draft Criteria Published
On Dec. 23, the Department of Defense (DOD) submitted its draft selection criteria for Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) to Congress and it appeared in the Federal Register for public comment. That public comment period ended Jan. 28. DOD will submit its final criteria to Congress on Feb. 16 and, unless Congress rejects these criteria, they will become final March 15.
A delegation from Fort Worth, including Congresswoman Kay Granger, Albon Head, the Fort Worth Chamber's BRAC Task Force Chair; Bill Thornton, president of the Chamber; and Pete Rose, a consultant with Williams Mullens Strategies met with government officials in Washington last month to hand-deliver a briefing paper on the importance of Fort Worth's Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base (NAS JRB).
The fiscal 2002 National Defense Authorization Act authorized the DOD to pursue one BRAC round in 2005. According to the American Forces Press Service, the DOD will use BRAC to eliminate unnecessary infrastructure and to increase military capability and effectiveness. The Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990 (as amended by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002) requires that closure and realignment recommendations be based on published criteria that make military value the primary consideration.
Those military value criteria include:
- Current and future mission capabilities and the impact on operational readiness of DOD's total force, including the impact on joint warfighting, training and readiness.
- The availability and condition of land, facilities and associated air space (including training areas suitable for maneuver by ground, naval or air forces throughout a diversity of climate and terrain areas and staging areas for the use of the armed forces in homeland defense missions) at both existing and potential receiving locations.
- The ability to accommodate contingency, mobilization and future total-force requirements at both existing and potential receiving locations to support operations and training.
- The cost of operations and the manpower implications.
Other considerations include:
- The extent and timing of potential costs and savings, including the number of years, beginning with a date of completion and the closure or realignment, for the savings to exceed the costs.
- The economic impact on existing communities in the vicinity of military installations.
- The ability of both the existing and potential receiving communities' infrastructure to support forces missions and personnel.
- The environmental impact, including the impact of costs related to potential environmental restoration, waste management and environmental compliance activities.
The list of BRAC recommendations - based on the above criteria - will be submitted to the independent BRAC commission by May 16, 2005.
According to Head, the Chamber's BRAC Task Force has been taking a proactive role in working to ensure that NAS JRB not only survives this round of base closings, but stands ready to take on further missions which may result from BRAC. "The Task Force draws on the resources of the community to bring together federal, state and local government officials, business and community leaders, key military support groups, and experts in the base realignment and closure process to proactively address all issues that may potentially impact the future of the NAS JRB and its importance to the North Texas region," Head said.
Fundraising efforts continue to help finance the committee's lobbying efforts.
For more information contact:
Tim
Keleher
Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce
817-336-2491 Ext. 264
FastTrac
FastTrac Forming Spring Class
FastTrac, a program designed to help small business owners streamline business processes, analyze strengths and shortcomings, and achieve more balance in their work and personal lives, is forming its eighth class to begin in mid-March. FastTrac is a cooperative program of the Fort Worth Chamber and the Tarrant County College Small Business Development Center.
The 11-week FastTrac program helps participants by allowing them to interact with a group of business pros sharing ideas, strategies and successes. The FastTrac program helps business owners create a network of entrepreneurial peers and valuable mentor relationships. Upon completing the 11-week program, participants can prepare a strategic business plan for growth and possess the skills necessary to successfully handle business ventures.
The FastTrac programs offers business counseling and mentoring in a small class as well as one-on-one assistance. Participants interact with a diverse group of business owners. Upon completion of the program, participants can always access further business counseling and mentoring as necessary. And FT graduates can always repeat any course segment at no additional cost.
Participants develop successful marketing campaigns by learning the most effective marketing tools for their businesses. FastTrac also gives graduates the financial management tools required to run a successful business as well as how to develop an effective business plan.
FastTrac has an impressive track record.
- 10-25% of graduates more than double their sales within one year of graduation.
- 40-50% of graduates more than double their sales within two years of graduation.
- More than 90% of graduates are still in business five years after graduation (compare that to SBA statistics that say on average, 60% of business ventures fail by the end of the sixth year.
- Recipient of the 1998 "Vision 2000 Models of Excellence" Award for Entrepreneurial education from the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Spring 2003 classes begin Thursday, March 20 and run through June 12. Scholarships are available. For more information contact:
Lydia
Hall
Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce
817-336-2491 Ext. 272
SBOY Finalists
Small Business Award Finalists Talk 'Best Practices'
The final judging is currently underway to select the recipients of the 2004 Small Business of the Year "Rising Star" Awards. Finalists were selected from more than 150 nominees and the events surrounding the awards ceremony are underway. A reception honoring all of the finalists was held last month. And a special Small Business Council Breakfast will feature finalists as well. The SBOY
Awards will be presented on Friday, March 26. Mark your calendar now.
- What: Small Business Council Breakfast featuring the Small Business of the Year Finalists
- When: Wednesday, Feb. 25, 7:15-9 a.m.
- Where: Luby's Cafeteria, 251 North University
- Cost: Complimentary
The breakfast will feature a panel discussion on "best practices" involving the SBOY finalists - an excellent opportunity for other small business owners to learn from successful businessmen and women.
And the 2004 "Rising Star" Small Business of the Year Award finalists are:
Emerging Businesses:
Artisan Works, Clay Childs, President & COO
Comresco, LLC, Brian Center, President
Crescent City Beignets, Lee Rogers, President
1-10 Employees:
Printing Plus, Sue Johnson, President
Teresa's Treasures, Teresa Nelson, Owner
Winston Services, Inc., Cherryl J. Peterman, President
11-50 Employees:
Café Aspen, David Rothman, Owner/General Manager
Lonesome Dove Western Bistro, Tim Love, Owner/Chef and Emilie Love, Owner
William Trew Real Estate Services, Marshall Boyd, COO/Managing Partner
51-100 Employees:
Branch-Smith Printing, David Branch, President
Teague Nall and Perkings, Inc., Gary Teague, President
The Fort Worth Club, Walter Littlejohn, General Manager
101-250 Employees:
CI Host, Christopher Faulkner, CEO
Higginbotham & Associates, Rusty Reid, President & CEO
Empire Roofing, Ronnie McGlothlin, President
The Small Business of the Year Awards will be presented at a luncheon at the TCU Dee Kelly Alumni Center, 2820 Stadium Drive. The awards are sponsored by Citizens National Bank, KBK Financial and Fort Worth Business Press.
For more information contact:
Lydia
Hall
Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce
817-336-2491 Ext. 272
Ribbon Cuttings
Recent Ribbon Cuttings
The Rusty Spur Western Bistro celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting at their 5322 Trail Lake location. For more information on the restaurant, contact G.L. Potts at 817/370-8500.
Thumbtechs Corporation held a ribbon cutting to mark the completion of the expansion/renovation of their facility at 8205 Camp Bowie, #110. For more information about the computer management company, contact George Fassett at 817/923-2419.
A new company held a ribbon cutting to mark the opening of its office. McKinney Commercial Real Estate, located at 8205 Camp Bowie, #201, is owned by Paul McKinney. For more information on the company, call 817/244-6300.
Shuck 'A Peel, a seafood restaurant near the Stockyards, held a grand opening and ribbon cutting. For more information on the restaurant, located at 2513 Rodeo Plaza, Suite B, call John Hale at 817/740-1245.
Ethics conference
NCAA Exec, Top National Collegiate Leaders to Debate Sports Ethics
From illegal recruiting practices to player and coach misconduct to academic fraud, college athletics has faced its share of high-profile scandals in recent years.
On Thursday, Feb. 12, five of college athletics most influential personalities, including NCAA President Dr. Myles Brand, will gather on the TCU campus in Fort Worth to discuss a wide range of ethical issues facing athletes, coaches and administrators in today's high-pressure collegiate sports world.
- What: Martin Lecture - Ethical Issues in College Athletics
- When: Thursday, Feb. 12, 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m. with seating on a first come, first served basis)
- Where: Daniel-Meyer Coliseum, TCU Campus
- Cost: Free and open to the public
In addition to Brand, other panelists will include Roy Kramer, former commissioner of the SEC and architect of the BCS; Andy Geiger, athletic director at Ohio State University and University of Texas Head Football Coach Mack Brown. Dutch Baughman, executive director of the Division I-A Athletic Directors' Association, will moderate the discussion. The final portion of the program will allow audience members to ask questions of the panel.
"TCU is proud to host a discussion of Ethical Issues in College Athletics, a subject of great interest nationally," says TCU Athletics Director Eric Hyman. "We are especially pleased to welcome such a prominent panel of speakers to share their opinions on this matter and look forward to a special night Feb. 12 in Daniel-Meyer Coliseum."
The event is sponsored by TCU, the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the Delta Gamma Foundation and the TCU Student Government Programming Council.
For more information on the event, please call the lecture's information line at 817-257-5276.
South Area Council
Southern Exposure: Take a Look at South Fort Worth
Downtown Fort Worth is not the only area of town being revitalized. The Medical District, south of I-30 and west of I-35 West, is being positively transformed. Look at the recent and new construction and renovation taking place. Don Scott, president of Fort Worth South, Inc. will give the next Fort Worth Chamber membership luncheon an update on the bustling activity going on down south.
- What: Membership Luncheon hosted by the South Area Council
- When: Thursday, Feb. 26, noon-1:30 p.m.
- Where: Thistle Hill, 1509 Pennsylvania
- Cost: $25 for Chamber members; $20 for Gold members; and $40 for non-members. Seating is limited; reservations taken on a first come, first served basis.
Just drive down Rosedale, along Lipscomb, Hemphill and Henderson, or up Main. You can't miss the unmistakable signs of economic renaissance - the new Tarrant County Public Health facility, the Ben Hogan Sports Therapy Institute, the North Texas Affiliated Medical Group as well as numerous residential projects underway.
Join the South Area Council as they explore the economic rebirth of Fort Worth's historic Medical District. For more information contact:
Jeanean
Herod
Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce
817-336-2491 Ext. 275
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