January

The
Chamber
The HuntsvilleWalker County
Chamber of
Commerce is the
Heart and Voice of
Walker County
Volunteers. Opportunities. Involvement. Community. Events.
The Chamber V.O.I.C.E. is a monthly publication that highlights people who are the heart of the Chamber, recognizes the countless volunteers who dedicate their time and
talents, gives insight to the endless opportunities to network and connect with others, promotes ideas for involvement from businesses and/or organizations that make up the
membership, provides communication to the Huntsville-Walker County community, and keeps you abreast of the events within the chamber and our town.
January 2012
Market your Business at the
Member Spotlight…
Trade Expo & Taste of
Hodges Business Interiors
Huntsville
H
odges Business Interiors was founded in 1976 by Bill
Hodges and his son Jim Hodges is the second generation
owner. HBI is a full service office furniture dealer. Services
include new furniture sales, service, reconfigurations and moves,
space planning, interior design and project management. “Our mission is to provide superior service and products to our
customers at competitive prices. This
means creating efficient, effective, and
aesthetically pleasing environments for
our customers to maximize their real
estate dollar. HBI also strives to be a
good community partner through supporting local activities and organizations,” stated Jim. HBI service
area is not limited to Huntsville and Walker County. The area also
includes Bryan/College Station as well as most of South East
Texas.
When asked why HBI was a member of the chamber, Jim stated, “I believe that a strong chamber of commerce is vital to the economic health of our community. I am currently serving on the
Executive Board of Directors for a second time. Being involved
with the Chamber keeps me connected to other local business peo-
See SPOTLIGHT page 6
What’s Happening!
Business After Hours - sponsored by
Huntsville YMCA January 26 - 5:15 p.m.
Small Business Breakfast - sponsored by
Double Daves Pizzaworks-February 9 @
Register Now for the 25th Annual
Interested in marketing your business to over 2,500 consumers all within a four hour time period? If so, make plans for the Silver
Anniversary Trade Expo and Taste of Huntsville. It is a huge opportunity
for businesses, well established or relatively new, to display their merchandise and/or services to the public. The Trade Expo and Taste of Huntsville
are held annually at the Walker County Fairgrounds and are scheduled for
Thursday, March 1, 2012 from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. with booths starting at
Golden Corral-7:30 a.m.
SAVE THE DATE: Trade Expo & Taste of
Huntsville — March 1, 2012
SAVE THE DATE: Shot in the Dark-June 1, 2012
Welcome Our New Members:
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Clear-View Window Cleaning
Sue Harris
John Otto, State Representative
Yummy Yummy Mongolian Grill &
Sushi
Over 500 members and growing!
See TRADE
EXPO page 6
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U.S. POSTAGE
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HUNTSVILLE TX
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Thoughts from
CAROL’S CORNER
HAPPY NEW YEAR from Your Chamber of
Commerce:
Isn’t it great to have a new beginning every
year!! This time of year typically brings with it
the renewed spirit of optimism, great expectations and enthusiasm. 2012 is off to a great start
here at the Chamber and we trust it is for you as
well!
Coach Willie Fritz, his team, coaching staff
Carol Smith.
and support personnel are to be highly complimented for their awesome football season, and
the great job they did of representing SHSU and its surrounding community!! We couldn’t be more proud. As I worked with the Chamber Execs in
both Frisco and Fargo, ND, it was with great pride that I described what
awesome communities we have here in Walker County! After a busy day
working with these folks and others, it was wonderful to walk into the
NYCO Hotel Friday evening for the BearKat pep rally. Arriving a bit early
(or so I thought), we met a large group of BearKat fans already there and
celebrating. Within the hour, the hotel lobby and court yard were packed
with even more fans, full of electricity, passion and pride for “our
BearKats”! As the band arrived and began to play, the enthusiasm picked
up to a fevered pitch, I doubt another person could have squeezed into that
hotel! It was an honor and privilege to represent our community in Frisco
along with so many devoted fans!!
You will notice several new things at the Chamber this year…you will
see all our Chamber Board members and program of work featured in the
center section of this publication. The chamber board’s first meeting of the
new year is set for January 19 with Tommy Stewart presiding as the 2012
Board Chair. It is exciting to work with Tommy and the board as they are
all strong leaders and are committed to helping make this community the
best it can be. Tommy plans to move the board forward this year to greater
involvement with tourism and economic development, and we look forward to continuing visiting and serving our membership. Our members are
the heart, soul and voice of this community, and we want to hear from you.
As the board leadership is transferred, it is only fitting that we recognize Paul Davidhizar and the phenomenal job he did in leading the
Chamber during 2011. Paul, as the Alpha Omega Headmaster, was and
continues to be a wonderful chamber supporter as we move forward with
expanding our member services. He and wife Nancy have been two very
devoted Chamber Ambassadors this past year. Paul has served on the
Chamber Board of Directors since 2007 in various positions. Under Paul’s
leadership the Chamber provided great services for its members, held an
outstanding marketing event at Trade Expo, promoted tourism and the
economy with Fair on the Square, continued a tremendous new event
(Diva Night), and hosted a wonderful celebration at the annual Gala…so, a
heartfelt thanks to Paul for his direction and leadership during the 77th
anniversary year!
Please allow me to use this column to say how very humbled and honored I am to continue serving the membership as the Chamber President. I
am committed to continuing to build on the strong foundation presently at
the chamber and helping move this community forward in a positive manner. The committed staff at the Chamber is the best to be found anywhere!! They are constantly working for the continued betterment of this
organization and community. So, to Shannon, Chris, Susie and Laura…
you all are the best and the Chamber is so fortunate to have each of you…
GO TEAM!!
In closing, we extend our very best wishes for 2012. May your new
year be filled with happiness and prosperity! Working together is the key to
accomplishing goals and dreams of this community!! We are looking forward to a busy and productive year in working with our membership.
Please drop by for a visit soon!!
Best Regards, Carol Smith, YOUR President
NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS
as of JANUARY 12, 2012
The following businesses recently joined the Chamber and we extend A WARM CHAMBER WELCOME. The information printed was gained from membership applications. For any additions and/or corrections, contact the Chamber as complete membership information is vital to your records with us. Our most
recent new members we welcome:
Thoughts from the 2012
Chairman of the Board
— Tommy Stewart
First, let’s say, “Happy New Year”! Next,
let’s follow with “Wow”! What a great year
2011 was for the chamber, the staff, the board
and most important of all, the members. Every
event of 2011 set a record with both attendance
and support. None of us individually can take
credit for this achievement but what a great
opportunity to thank everyone for their efforts
and what turned out to be a fantastic year.
As we look forward, let’s continue to build
on this momentum. There are new board members and officers in place, all of which seem
excited, willing and anxious to serve. They are committed to serve not
only the chamber and the membership but the entire Huntsville-Walker
County community. Isn’t that what it should all be about for each of us?
As business owners, we all strive to deliver outstanding customer
service. By doing so, we are able to set ourselves and our businesses
apart from the competition. I would like to suggest that with the start of
this new year, we apply that strategy to “our” chamber. As we provide
service to the chamber members, who in fact are the customers of the
chamber, we are all growing that relationship for a stronger organization. Then as the chamber services the needs of the community, it will
build and develop a local bond that is able to promote the entire
Huntsville–Walker County area. As members, we are all ambassadors of
the chamber and share a unique opportunity to serve our community.
This is a very exciting time to serve our community and see opportunities for growth and economic development that can happen almost
daily. Let’s be part of it!
All the best!!
Tommy Stewart
Ribbon Cuttings
Sue Harris joined the chamber and will be joining the chamber Ambassadors when they make their prize patrol visits. She can be contacted at 936-439-0086, or
by email at [email protected].
State Representative John Otto with Texas District 18 recently joined the chamber. Terri Bivins, a member of his staff can be reached at 936-258-8135/Fax 936258-7190 or his email [email protected]. The office is located at 104 W. Clayton in Dayton, TX and the mailing address is PO Box 965, Dayton TX
77535.
Yummy Yummy Mongolian Grill & Sushi is a new restaurant located at 3006 Highway 30 West. The manager is Chase Walker and he can be reached at 936291-6888/Fax 936-291-6889 or email [email protected]. They are open Monday-Thursday 11am-10pm and Friday-Saturday 11am-11pm. For more
information visit their website at www.yummyyummyhuntsville.com.
Clear-View Window Cleaning is owned and operated by Katie Ellis. She is available Monday-Friday from 8am-7pm and half days on Saturday. She joined the
chamber to become an active member of our community as well as to promote her new business to the area. Katie can be reached by calling 936-577-9573 or email
[email protected].
Thursday, March 1st, 2012
Call the Chamber
for more information!
Fincher Fabric Fantasies
On Thursday, January 5th the Chamber Ambassadors & staff visited Fincher Fabric Fantasies to host
a red ribbon cutting ceremony. Shown here cutting the ribbon is Linda Summers, the owner. They are located at 1102-B 11th Street on the downtown square and may be reached by calling 936-435-0800 or email
[email protected]. For more information visit the website at www.finfabricfantasy.com.
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Business Leaders Present “CHOICES” To MPMS 8th Grade Students
Business leaders from across Walker County assisted the Chamber in presenting “CHOICES” to 8th grade students in Huntsville ISD this month. New Waverly ISD presentations were completed this past fall.
Interactive and fun, the Choices program is geared to helping young people focus on self discipline and planning for the future. Not only are business leaders preparing themselves as presenters, many are sponsoring this activity. Watch future editions of this newsletter for sponsor recognition. Hats off to everyone involved in this program, and a BIG Thank You to Schlotzsky’s for providing sandwiches for the trainers.
Contact Susie Holland at the Chamber if you would like to be involved in this program.
Quotes from Mance Park 8th Graders:
What does self-discipline mean to you?
— “To hold yourself to the things you set and not veer from
the path.”
— “You have to work hard to get what you want.”
Quotes from Mance Park 8th Graders:
What did you learn from the
CHOICES workshop?
— “When you make choices whether they
are good or bad, it’s going to determine
the outcome of you life.”
— “To make good choices and my choices will lead me to a good path.”
— “Good choices make a good life.”
— “Never give up on your dream.”
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Huntsville Walker County Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors and 2012 Program of Work
2012 Chairman of
the Board
Business
Services Division
Tommy Stewart
(Wells Fargo Advisors)
Jim Hodges — Vice Chair
(Hodges Business Interiors)
The
Chamber’s
Business
Services division is responsible for
the direction and oversight of
member events such as Diva Night,
existing business events such as
Trade Expo, leadership development such as Huntsville Leadership Institute, and business training seminars, along with other business-related
events.
Community Affairs Division
Michelle Spencer — Director
(Boys & Girls Club)
This Chamber division is responsible for the direction and oversight
of community events such as Fair
on the Square, the Chamber’s
involvement with the various educational
entities
throughout
Walker County, Prayer on the
Square and the Senior Citizen
Health Fair, along with other community events.
Member Events Council
Brenda Yancy — Director
(First National Bank)
Diva
Night
Committee:
Committee Chair— TBA; Chamber
Staff Liaison — Laura Green
Community Events Council
Weldon Wallace — Director
(The Carpet Store)
Fair on the Square Committee:
Committee Chair — Sue Slater;
Chamber Staff Liaison — Laura
Green
Prayer
on
the
Square
Committee: Committee Chair—
TBA; Chamber Staff Liaison —
Susie Holland
Senior
Citizen
Health
Fair/Symposium
Committee:
Committee Chair—TBA; Staff Liaison—Susie Holland
Existing Business Council
Bart Davis — Director
(Davis Construction Management)
Trade Expo & Taste of Huntsville
Committee: Committee Chair —
John Cole; Chamber Staff Liaison
— Shannon Higbie
Council for Education/Workforce Alliance
Kim Williams — Director
(First Victoria Bank)
CHOICES Committee: Committee Chair—TBA; Chamber
Staff Liaison — Susie Holland
Teacher
Appreciation
Committee:
Committee Chair—
TBA; Chamber Staff Liaison —
Susie Holland
Mary Frances Park Scholarship
Committee:
Committee Chair—
TBA; Chamber Staff Liaison—
Shannon Higbie
Business Training Council
Networking Council
Institutional Liaison Council
Finance Committee
Amy Lee — Director
(Huntsville Item)
Chamber Staff Liaison — Laura
Green/Susie Holland
Brooke Addams — Director
(KSAM 101.7/104.9 The Hits)
Networking Events: Event Chair
— Brooke Addams; Chamber Staff
Liaison — Laura Green
• Small Business Breakfast
• Business After Hours
Sally Nelson — Director
(Huntsville Memorial Hospital)
Community Liaison Committee:
Committee Chair — Sally Nelson;
Chamber Staff Liaison — Carol
Smith
John Hendricks — Director
(American Bank)
Finance Committee: Committee
Chair — John Hendricks;
Chamber Staff Liaison — Carol
Smith/Shannon Higbie
Membership/Communications Economic
Division
Development
Cindy Pierce — Vice Chair
(Heartfield Florist)
Division
The Chamber’s
Membership/Communication division is responsible for the direction and oversight of member
processes and events such as
member development/recruitment,
communications and
Ambassadors. It also includes
existing business events such as annual meeting/gala and
auctions, and networking events, such as Small Business
Breakfast and Business After Hours.
Membership Development
& Recruitment Council
Sherry Ingram — Director
(KSTAR Radio)
Membership
Develop/Recruit.
Committee:
Committee Chair—
Cindy Pierce; Staff Liaison—Carol
Smith/Susie Holland
Ambassador Committee:
Committee Chair — TBA; Staff
Liaison — Carol Smith/Susie Holland
Annual Meeting/Gala Committee: Committee Chair —
TBA; Chamber Staff Liaison — Shannon Higbie
Silent & Live Auction Committee: Committee Chair —
TBA; Chamber Staff Liaison — Laura Green
Leadership Development Council
Clint McLaren — Director
(Wiesner Huntsville)
HLI Board:
Board Chair —
Tommy Stewart; Chamber Staff
Liaison — Laura Green
Communications/Resources Council
Charlie Vienne — Director
(SHSU Alumni Relations)
The VOICE Newsletter:
Publication Chair — TBA;
Chamber Staff Liaison—Laura
Green
The Chamber Directory & Map:
Publication Chair — TBA;
Chamber Staff Liaison — Carol
Smith/Susie Holland
John Cole — Vice Chair
(John Cole Insurance)
The Chamber’s
Economic/Institutional Liaison
Division is responsible for the
direction and involvement with
economic development of the
Huntsville/Walker County area in
addition to liaison between the
chamber and major entities
throughout the area. It includes community growth,
including agricultural/natural
resource events, and networking
events.
Community Growth
Council
Robert Pate — Director
(First Financial Bank);
Staff Liaison—Carol Smith
Luke Gustafson — Director
(Brookshire Brothers)
Tyler Johns — Director
(Edward Jones Investments)
Shot
in
the
Dark
Golf
Tournament Committee:
Chair — Bill Gulley; Chamber Staff
Liaison — Laura Green
Natural Resources/Ag Council
Michael Biesiada — Director
(AgriLand Farm Credit)
Natural Resources/Ag
Committee: Committee Chair —
Michael Biesiada; Chamber Staff
Liaison — Carol Smith
Past Chairman’s Council
Paul Davidhizar — Past Chair
(Alpha Omega Academy)
Nominating Committee:
Committee Chair — Paul
Davidhizar; Chamber Staff Liaison
— Carol Smith
Tourism Division
Frankie McCaffety — Vice Chair (McCaffety Electric)
The Chamber’s Tourism division
is responsible for the direction and
oversight of tourism processes and
events such as the 5K Run and
Town Creek Musical Festival.
“If you can dream it, you can do it.”
— Walt Disney
“Making a difference in the world
is no accident.
People choose to make a difference”
— Maya Angelou
Tourism/Visitor Services Council
Dee Dee Dretke — Director
(Keller-Williams Realty)
Tourism Committee: Committee
Chair — Dee Dee Dretke; Chamber
Staff Liaison — Carol Smith/Chris
Schmitt
5K Run Committee: Committee
Chair — Toni Bruner; Chamber
Staff Liaison — Susie Holland
Town Creek Musical Festival
Committee: Committee Chair —
TBA; Chamber Staff Liaison —
Susie Holland
Other Key Activities:
• Tuesday & Thursday Leads Groups
• Bearkat Mania
• SHSU Freshman Orientations
• SamWorks
• Working Women’s Wednesday
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RECENT MEMBER
RENEWALS
Hat’s off to the following members who recently renewed their Chamber membership. Marketing, advertising and networking are
just a few of the benefits of Chamber membership. We encourage everyone to shop with Chamber members.
A-1 Locksmith
Aberdeen Designs
BearKat Books
Carbonero Rotisserie Chicken & Steak
Eagle Graphics
Family Hearing & Sensory-Neural Center
First Financial Bank Huntsville
First National Bank of Huntsville
Fresh Donuts
Fuller & Associates
Griggs Fleet Service
Gullo Yamaha Motor Sports & Marine
Heartfield Florist
Juice Plus+
Bobby K. Marks
McDonald’s
Jerry McGinty
Medina Lawn Service
Medina Remodeling
Modello Footwear & Accessories
Reliable Auto Parts Co., Inc.
The Stardust Room Restaurant & Bar
Try 2 Recycle
Tyler Johns – Edward Jones Investments
Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church
Wharton Insurance/Investments Network
Wing Stop
SAVE
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Friday,
June 1st
ple. A healthy, pro business environment benefits our entire community, and this is what the
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Chamber strives to provide.”
Hodges Business Interiors is located at 308
Hwy 75 North. You can contact them at 936-295-5708. For more information visit
their website at www.hbi-inc.com.
SPOTLIGHT
$175. Call 295-8113 for a reservation.
Participants are provided an 8 x 10 booth space
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with a professionally draped backdrop, skirted
table and chairs. Displays run the gamut from
simple to sophisticated; based on past experience, there are some very creative people
doing business in Walker County! Any Walker County based business and/or members of the chamber who service our area are encouraged to register.
The Existing Business Council of the chamber spearheads the event which is a part
of the Business Services Division of the chamber under the leadership of Vice Chair
Jim Hodges, Hodges Business Interiors. The director of the Existing Business
Council is Bart Davis, Davis Construction. Event Chair is John Cole of John Cole
Insurance. Volunteers are welcomed and encouraged to assist in making plans and carrying out arrangements.
If you want your business to reach thousands of people in the Huntsville-Walker
County area then add the 25th Annual Trade Expo/Taste of Huntsville set for
Thursday, March 1 to your Must Do List for 2012! For more information contact the
Chamber at 936-295-8113.
Sponsorships are still available. These include booth space and business logos
included in advertisement and printed materials. Sponsor commitment to this event
allows us to maintain reasonable booth rates while presenting a quality event. Trade
Expo is regarded as the premier opportunity for Chamber members and businesses in
Walker County to showcase and promote their products and services, network among
fellow business owners, receive leads and referrals, get feedback from prospective
customers and make media contacts.
TRADE EXPO
FIRST STEP to Starting Your Own Business
Tuesday, January 24, 2012, 6-8 p.m.
No Fee
Presenter: SBDC Staff
Great seminar if you are thinking of beginning your own small business. Key business concepts, avoiding common problems and basic
financial terminology will be discussed. Planning exercises, determining the profit potential for your idea and websites you should
know will be covered. Filing your business name to IRS and State
Sales Taxes will be reviewed.
Working with QuickBooks Pro
Thursday, February 2, 2012, 6-9 p.m. – Part I
Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 6-9 p.m. – Part II
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 6-9 p.m. – Part III
Fee: $45 online ($50 by check or cash)
Presenter: Sherry Donaleski, QuickBooks Pro Advisor
Learn the basic operations of this automated bookkeeping program
through hands-on exercises and examples including writing checks,
reconciling accounts and credit card transactions. How to handle
sales and invoicing, receiving payments, deposits, lessons on entering and paying bills will be in the second session. Analyzing financial data, sales taxes and payroll will be covered in the final
session. Working experience with Windows required.
Seminars are open to the general public and will be held in the
SHSU SBDC Computer Learning Center located at 2424 Sam
Houston Avenue, Huntsville, TX unless otherwise noted. To register
for a seminar visit our website at:
http://www.samhoustonstateuniversity.sbdcnetwork.net . For questions or assistance registering, contact the SBDC office at (936) 2943737. Chamber V.O.I.C.E., JANUARY 16, 2012 — PAGE 7
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BUSINESS TEXAS
SMALL BUSINESS
After Hours
6
Breakfast
Save the Dates for Business After Hours in 2012!
YMCA
Subway
ACMI - Publisher of Postcards of the Piney Woods
Magnolia Lake
Inscriptions of the Heart
New Member Showcase
Huntsville Funeral Home
Mari Montgomery Realty
Frameworks & Gallery
Adams Furniture
Reliable Parts Co.
McCaffety Electric
The purpose of the Business After Hours Events is to provide Chamber members an
opportunity to meet informally once a month at local business establishments to visit
and share ideas and opinions, socialize, make business contacts, meet new people, and
learn more about their host's business. We have already begun booking for 2013. If
you would like to reserve a month, contact Laura Green at the chamber at 936-2958113.
Chamber Board Planning
Retreat
Like most businesses, there are five important questions the Chamber Board
must address: What is our mission? Who is our customer? What does the customer
consider value? What have been our results? What is our plan? These are just a
few of the topics addressed recently at the annual Planning Retreat for the
Huntsville-Walker County Chamber Board members.
On January 10 and 11, Board members were motivated by special presentations
by Ms. Janice Willett (Director of Institutional Parole Operations for Texas Board of
Pardons/Paroles) and Dr. Steve Johnson (HISD Superintendent). Willett spoke on
strategic planning and its importance to an organization, and Dr. Johnson’s presentation centered on “change leadership”.
Planning and discussion was led by the 2012 Board Chairman Tommy Stewart
(Wells Fargo Advisors) and Paul Davidhizar (Alpha Omega), 2011 Board Chair, now
serving as Immediate Past Chair. Joining these gentlemen on the leadership team for
2012 are Secretary/Treasurer John Hendricks (American Bank), Vice Chairs Michelle
Spencer (Boys and Girls Club), Jim Hodges (HBI), Cindy Pierce (Heartfield Florist
and chair elect for 2013), John Cole (John Cole Insurance), and Frankie McCaffety
(McCaffety Electric).
NUPLISTEN UPLISTE
Huntsville Health Care Center welcomes Jan Avery, AIT, as Assistant
Administrator. Jan started January 2nd, 2012 and will provide Administrative
support to the Center.
Thanks to Curves for sponsoring the Chamber Small
Business Breakfast in January. Curves celebrated their 11th
anniversary and their one year anniversary in their new location in August. Owner Tish Humphrey said, “My staff and I
are so excited to see so many women starting 2012 with such
enthusiasm for exercise and fitness. Curves’ goal is to make
sure those same people are still excited in June!”
Huntsville Curves has been utilizing SMART technology
since 2009 to let each member have technology as a personal
trainer on each machine as well as a friendly “human” circuit
coach too, and since 2011 they have been offering a Circuit
with Zumba classes. “Fun, fast and safe fitness is what
Curves is all about. We will be offering our first weight
management class of 2012 on Wednesday January 18th at
Pictured are: Circuit Coach/Zumba Instructor Vicki Rowland and Owners
Tish and Samatha Humphrey.
1:00 pm and then January 24th at 6:30 pm, please call the
club for more details. The Huntsville club also offers the convenience of shopping for supplements, workout
clothes, and weight management tools. Avon products are also available with new brochures available for pickup. The mission of
Strengthening Women
involves community involvement including helping the
SAAFE House, Pregnancy
Care Center, Humane Society,
Relay for Life and The Good
Shepherd Mission.”
The Curves staff always
answer the phone “It’s great to
be at Curves” and Tish invites
you in to see for yourself!
Stop by their location at 279
SH 75 North or give them a
call at 936-295-3900.
Small Business Breakfast guests started off the new year with a mini Zumba lesson from Curves!
ECONOMIC INDICATORS
January 26
February 23
March 22
April 26
May 24
June 28
July 26
August 23
September 27
October 25
November 15
December 13
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Your 2012 Huntsville-Walker County
Chamber of Commerce
2012 Officers
Tommy Stewart, Chairman of the Board ..................................................Wells Fargo Advisors
Paul Davidhizar, Immediate Past Chair/Nominating ............................Alpha Omega Academy
John Hendricks, Treasurer, .................................................................................American Bank
John Cole, Vice Chair Economic Development..........................................John Cole Insurance
Jim Hodges, Vice Chair Business Services .......................................Hodges Business Interiors
Frankie McCaffety, Vice Chair Tourism .......................................................McCaffety Electric
Cindy Pierce, Vice Chair Membership/Communications ................................Heartfield Florist
Michelle Spencer, Vice Chair Community Affairs ..........Boys & Girls Club of Walker County
Carol Smith, President............................................................................Chamber of Commerce
Directors
Brooke Addams, Networking Council ..........................................101.7KSAM/104.9The HITS
Michael Biesiada, Natural Resources/Ag Council ..................................AgriLand Farm Credit
Bart Davis, Existing Business Council ..................................Davis Construction Management
Dee Dee Dretke, Tourism/Visitor Services Council ..............................Keller Williams Realty
Luke Gustafson, Community Growth Council ...........................................Brookshire Brothers
Sherry Ingram, Membership Development Council.................................KSTAR Country 99.7
Tyler Johns, Community Growth Council ........................................Edward Jones Investments
Amy Lee, Business Training Council..........................................................The Huntsville Item
Clint McLaren, Leadership Council .....................................................Wiesner, Inc.-Huntsville
Sally Nelson, Institutional Liaison...............................................Huntsville Memorial Hospital
Robert Pate, Community Growth Council..................................................First Financial Bank
Charlie Vienne, Communication/Resources Council .................Sam Houston State University
Weldon Wallace, Community Events Council .................................................The Carpet Store
Kim Williams, Education/Workforce Council ...............................First Victoria National Bank
Brenda Yancy, Member Events Council ......................................................First National Bank
Chamber Calendar
JANUARY
16
CLOSED – Martin Luther King Day
17
Preferred Partners, 8:00 a.m. @ Chamber
17
HLI Class – Education @ Various Locations
18
Tourism Board Meeting @ Comfort Suites
18
Executive Board Meeting, 11:30 a.m. @ Chamber
19
Board Meeting, 8:00 a.m. @ Chamber
19
Ambassador Planning Meeting, 12:00 p.m. @ Chamber
19
Thursday Leads Exchange, 8:00 a.m. @ SHSU Career Services
24
Preferred Partners, 8:00 a.m. @ Chamber
26
Thursday Leads Exchange, 8:00 a.m. @ Chamber
26
Business After Hours, 5:15 p.m. @ YMCA
31
Preferred Partners, 8:00 a.m. @ Chamber
2
Thursday Leads Exchange, 8:00 a.m. @ Chamber
2
Ribbon Cutting, 11:30 a.m. @ Mari Montgomery Realty
8
Tourism Board Meeting, 8:30 a.m. @ Chamber
9
Small Business Breakfast, 7:30 a.m. @ Golden Corral
13
Executive Board Meeting, 11:30 a.m. @ Chamber
14
Preferred Partners, 8:00 a.m. @ Chamber
16
Board Meeting, 8:00 a.m. @ Chamber
16
Thursday Leads Exchange, 8:00 a.m. @ TBA
21
HLI Class – Business Tours @ Various Locations
21
Preferred Partners, 8:00 a.m. @ Chamber
23
Thursday Leads Exchange, 8:00 a.m. @ Chamber
23
Business After Hours, 5:15 p.m. @ Subway Travel Center
28
Preferred Partners, 8:00 a.m. @ Chamber
FEBRUARY
Community Calendar of Events
JANUARY
10-3/12 Deep Spaces Exhibit @ Walker Education Center
16
Walker County Historical Commission Meeting @ Gibbs-Powell Home Museum
19
Reception for Deep Spaces Exhibit @ Walker Education Center
20
“Getting to Know John W Thomason” @ Wynne Home Arts Center
23
Re-Dedication of Huntsville High School in Auditorium
26
Business After Hours @ YMCA
3
Harlem Globetrotter Ambassador Basketball Game @ Huntsville High School
OUR MISSION:
4
Rocky Raccoon 100 Mile/50 Mile Race @ Huntsville State Park
4
Walker County Proud/City of Huntsville Tree Sale
The Huntsville-Walker County Chamber of Commerce
is a member and community service organization
that develops and promotes
businesses, leadership and tourism
for the enrichment of our quality of life
and the local economy.
4
9th Annual SAAFE House “Strike Out Abuse” Bowling Tournament @ Huntsville Lanes
9
Small Business Breakfast @ Golden Corral
9
Ducks Unlimited Banquet @ Walker County Fairgrounds
10-12
“The Dixie Swim Club” Huntsville Community Theatre @ Old Town Theatre
11
Sweethearts 5K Fun Run @ SHSU Bowers Stadium
15-18
“Musical Review” @ SHSU Showcase Theatre
17-19
“The Dixie Swim Club” Huntsville Community Theatre @ Old Town Theatre
20
Walker County Historical Commission Meeting @ Gibbs Powell Home
20-21
Auditions for Huntsville Community Theatre “12 Angry Men” @ Old Town Theatre
23
Business After Hours @ Subway Travel Center
25
“For the Children” Alpha Omega Academy Banquet & Auction @ Alpha Omega Academy
29-3/3
“Can’t Take It With You” @ SHSU Erica Starr Theatre
Chamber Staff
Carol Smith ...................................................................................................................President
Laura Green.......................................................................Events & Communications Manager
Shannon Higbie ..................................................................................................Office Manager
Susie Holland.......................................................................................Membership Coordinator
Chris Schmitt ...........................................................................................Receptionist/Secretary
Contact Us
The Chamber V.O.I.C.E. is the monthly newsletter of the Huntsville-Walker County Chamber of Commerce. For story
ideas, calendar of events, advertising information or any other contributions to this publication, please contact the
Chamber at 295-8113 or toll free 877-646-8068, by mail at PO Box 538-Huntsville, TX 77342, by fax at 295-0571 or
The chamber web site can be viewed at
by e-mail at [email protected].
http://www.chamber.huntsville.tx.us. The Chamber office, located at 1327 11th Street in Huntsville, is open from 9-5
weekdays. Switchboard from 8:30-5.
FEBRUARY