June 2013 BusinessLink Monthly Newsletter

BusinessLin
An official publication of the Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce
Vol. 2 Issue 1 • June 2013
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➤ From KEDC: Jonas Titas gives his take on what makes
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➤ Vision 2016: Get a look at the chamber’s strategic plan
and goals for the future. 16
➤ Kerrfest 2013: The third annual event was bigger and
drew more people than ever before. 22
BusinessLin
CHAIRMAN’S CORNER
An official publication of the Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce
Kerrville is the regional ‘Hub of the Hill Country’
KERRVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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1700 Sidney Baker St., Suite 100, Kerrville, TX 78028
PHONE 830-896-1155 FAX 830-896-1175
OFFICERS
Kent McKinney, Chairman of the Board, Guadalupe National Bank
Kyle Bond, Chair-elect, Terminix Pest Control
Mike Graxiola, First vice chair, The Kerrville Daily Times
Randy Evans, CPA, Treasurer, Massey Itschner & Co., P.C.
Kim Clarkson, Secretary, Kerr County Abstract & Title Company
DIRECTORS
Frank Dunlap, The Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center
Judy Eychner, Century 21 The Hills Realty
Denny Foster, Lemon Tree Cleaners
Keri Kropp, Schreiner Goods
Trace McCuan, Kerrville Public Utility Board
Scott Rain, Huser Construction Company
Jeff Talarico, Ameriprise Financial
Mark Tuschak, Schreiner University
Ellen Williams, Kerrville Independent School District
Keri Wilt, Grape Juice
CHAMBER STAFF
Harold Dean, President/CEO, [email protected]
Kristan Weaver, Vice President of Operations, [email protected]
Allison Bueché, Member Relations, [email protected]
Donna Harris, Customer Service Representative, [email protected]
BUSINESS LINK STAFF
Mike Graxiola, Publisher
Carlina Villalpando, Managing Editor
Tom Holden and Marivel Resendiz, Photographers
Bev Barr, Editorial Assistant
Advertising: John Doran, Shea Kelton, Jennifer McCullough and Halsey Bascom
Composing: Dean Heep, manager, and Johanna Rangel
A PUBLICATION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
The Kerrville
Daily Times
FOR ADVERTISING INFORMATION, CALL 896-7000
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The list of
businesses
that serve regional
visitors is too long
to name. More
importantly, it
might be difficult
to come up with a
list of businesses
that don’t have an
opportunity to serve
these visitors ...“
his month’s topic is “Hub of the Hill Country” — recognizing Kerrville’s role as a regional hub for health care,
shopping, business, restaurants, entertainment and more. People come here to go to the hospital, department
of motor vehicles, the movies, school shopping, to buy feed for their livestock and game animals. We are the
county seat. We have a veterans hospital, and we host the Hill Country District Junior Livestock Show, bringing in
more than 30 counties. It’s important for local business owners to understand this market that comes from outside of
Kerrville, so they can know how to capitalize on it.
The value of this aspect of the community may well be overlooked by many. So it’s not just tourism that brings
people to our county, but it’s a wide spectrum of goods and services that attract our nearby neighbors.
We can be grateful for entities here that serve multiple counties. The medical community may be the most obvious
with the presence of both Peterson Regional Medical Center and the veterans hospital and the many private practice
physicians, therapists and other health care providers. Maybe the most overlooked positive regional aspect of Kerr
County is the large number of charitable organizations that serve a number of other counties, such as the Hill Country
Chapter of the American Red Cross, Hill Country CARES, the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, Any
Baby Can and many others.
The list of businesses that serve these regional visitors is too long to name. More importantly, it might be difficult to
come up with a list of businesses that don’t have an opportunity to serve these visitors, even if those visits are not the
primary reason for their trip into Kerr County. Is your business reaching out to capitalize on this opportunity?
Maintaining and expanding our regional role is a team effort in which we are all members of the team. Let’s make
all our visitors feel welcome and provide them with high quality service. We will all benefit from the friends we make
by doing business this way.
Kent McKinney
Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce
Chairman of the Board, 2012-13
BUSINESS BAROMETER - APRIL 2013
Utility Connections 2013
Electric meters Active gas meters
Active water sewer
21,931
N/A
9,734
Tourist Inquiries at CVB
Month
Cumulative
3,797
22,542
County Sales Tax Payment
Month Cumulative (Oct.-Sept.) Full
244,182
1,788,258
City Sales Tax
2013
City sales tax revenue (month)
City sales tax revenue (cumulative)
4B sales tax revenue (month)
4B sales tax revenue (cumulative)
Financial Institution Deposits 2013
431,654
3,131,478
215,800
1,605,562
Real Estate Statistics
Residential active
Residential sold
All residential sales (month)
All residential sales (cumulative) 682
64
13,766,660
37,319,626
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Bank of the Hills
Centennial Bank
Guadalupe National Bank
Security State Bank & Trust
Union State Bank
Wells Fargo Bank
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98,120,911
133,419,845
31,911,120
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HIGHLIGHTS
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NEW MEMBERS
Find out what new businesses have
joined The Kerrville Area Chamber of
Commerce, along with which businesses
are celebrating renewals.
RIBBON CUTTINGS
Find out what local businesses celebrated
grand openings and other ribbon cuttings
with the chamber of commerce.
KERRVILLE OR BUST
COVER STORY — When it comes to the
local consumer market, Kerr County is
a regional hub of the Hill Country that
attracts thousands of shoppers from
surrounding areas who do business here.
FROM KEDC
Kerr Economic Development
Corporation Director Jonas Titas offers
insight into what attracts shoppers from
the surrounding area.
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WHEN THEY GROW UP
The Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce’s
annual Sixth-Grade Speakers Event was a
success. Get a look inside the annual event.
VISION 2016
The chamber leadership has been hard at
work, developing a goals and a strategic plan
for the future. See the map for 2013-16 laid
out here.
MIXING & MINGLING
The May Business After Hours Mixer hosted
by Roberts Auto Sales was a success. See who
attended the mixer, and get details about the
June 20 mixer.
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KERRFEST 2013
The third annual Kerrfest, hosted by the
Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce, offered
more events and drew more people than ever.
Get a look inside the event.
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CELEBRATING new & Returning members
We welcome these businesses and organizations that have recently joined or renewed memberships with the chamber. For membership information, call 896-1155.
NEW MEMBERS
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit * Gold Member
881 Junction Highway, Kerrville, 792-0757,
www.dickeys.com.
Broken Arrow Ranch * Bronze Member
3296 Junction Highway, Ingram,
367-5875,
www.brokenarrowranch.com.
Find Your Youth * Gold Member
P.O. Box 293952, Kerrville, 210-557-6540,
www.findyouryouth.com.
K2 Photography, LLC * Bronze Member
926 Encino Loop, Kerrville, 806-252-6936,
www.k2photosonline.com
Lamb Creek Family Adventures
* Gold Member
P.O. Box 290131, Kerrville, 367-3235,
www.lambcreek-adventures.com.
Kerr County Produce * Bronze Member
215 A St., Kerrville, 896-7330.
The Firm * Gold Member
120 La Hacienda Way, Hunt, 238-4112,
www.thefirmservices.com.
Action Automotive * Silver Member
1321 Broadway, Kerrville, 792-6546,
www.aplusactionautomotivekerrville.com.
Kerrville Tennis Academy *Bronze Member
801 Tennis Ave., Kerrville,
896-7955,
www.kerrvilletennisacademy.com.
Wahoo’s Seafood Co. * Bronze Member
305 Francisco Lemos St., Kerrville,
830-992-1948,
www.wahoosseafood.com
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A Matter of Time, Inc.
Advanced Insurance Group - Margie Jetton
Benefit Choices Co.
Bonzai Sushi & Sake, Inc.
Brown, Jr., Charles C., DDS
Buckhorn Lake R. V. Resort
Camp Mystic
Camp Rio Vista / Camp Sierra Vista
Camp Verde General Store & Post Office
Children’s Association for Maximum Potential
Commission To Every Nation
Dwaine Machann, Attorney at Law
First American Storage
First Insurance Agency of the Hill Country
Gold Cup Pawn Shop, Inc.
Hewitt Engingeering, Inc.
Hill Country Columbus Club
Hill Country Pest Control
Hofer Construction Company
iGrow
Jewish Community of the Hill Country
Keller Williams Realty - Kerrville
Kerr County Market Association
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La Quinta Inn & Suites
National Car Rental & Sales
Nature Blinds, LLC
OB/GYN Associates
R & T Truck Inc.
RE/MAX - Kerrville Lucy Fullerton
River Front Village Mobile Home Park
Rivers Edge Gallery, Framing & Printing
Roberts, Krista Speech Therapy Services
San Saba Cap & Apparel, Inc.
Schlotzsky’s Deli
Sheftall’s, Inc. Jewelers
Stephen B.Schulte, P.C.
Teambuilders Counseling Svc., Inc.
Tejas Appraisal & Inspection Co.
Texas Democratic Women - Kerr County Chapter
The Wilderness
Time Warner Cable
T-N-J Engraving
Vision Source - Dr. Tobin B. Tilley
Wood Law Firm, The (D. Lyle Wood)
Y.M.C.A. Camp Flaming Arrow
Zuber Construction, Inc.
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On April 26, Five Star Rental &
Sales celebrated 20 years in the
Hill Country and the opening of its
new equipment yard next door to
the FSR South location at
1492 Medina Highway. The
business now offers a larger
inventory of new Kubota tractors,
construction excavators, rough
terrain vehicles and much more.
For information, call 896-0282, or
visit www.fivestarrental.com
Kerrville Tennis
Academy
Johnny Brink’s Floor Store
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On May 2, Kerrville Tennis
Academy celebrated new things
happening with a ribbon cutting.
The organization is offering
new tennis leagues, clinics,
tournaments and training camps
for both juniors and adults. Drop
by and visit with the new director
of tennis Jess Asper at the H-E-B
Tennis Center, 801 Tennis Ave.
Call 896-7955, or visit www.
kerrvilletennisacademy.com.
The Gardens
at the Ridge
On May 11, The Gardens at The Ridge
celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon
cutting. The one-stop shop for Hill Country
gardeners offers organic native plants,
landscape consultation, design, education
and installation. Its mission is to educate
others on successful gardening in the
Hill Country. If you drop by the shop at
13439 S. Ranch Road 783, you will find a
beautiful gardening center, potting shed,
gift shop area, cafe, bakery and more.
You can call them 896-0420 or visit www.
shopsattheridge.com/gardens.html.
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errville’s always been
a really good town. My
family’s always traded there. I
continue to trade there; there’s
really nice people. It’s a pretty good
hub for this part of the world.”
— Tooter Trees, a Divide-based rancher, who travels to
Kerrville almost weekly, on why he enjoys shopping in the
area. Read more from other shoppers on page 11.
F
or motorcycle shop owner Bob
Kee, being a place where people
want to go is not just part of his
business model, it’s part of his
company’s name Destination
CycleSports.
“Unless I can get everybody in Kerr County to
ride a motorcycle ... I’ve got a limited audience,”
Kee said. “It’s part of why we called it Destination.
We knew we’d be a hub for the area.”
Siblings Kathy Thompson and Julie Milam have
also stitched together a business at Creations
that’s based on more than just local customers.
“We have a lot of wonderful customers here,
but the inventory we carry, the variety we
carry, could not be supported by a small town
— any small town,” Thompson said.
Although the two businesses couldn’t be
more different, what they have in common is
a business plan shared by many local shops,
restaurants and service providers — a plan
built on a base of regional customers who come
in from surrounding counties.
Jonas Titas, executive director of the Kerr
Economic Development Corporation, said the
business community here is a hub that draws in
people from all over.
“We’re the biggest city in the Hill Country,
so we have more amenities, more diversity a
bigger population base and more things to do,”
Titas said.
He said organizations like KEDC and the
Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce look to
promote Kerrville as a destination and a place
for people to come do business.
Titas said it’s not just retail that brings
people to Kerrville. In addition to shopping,
people come from surrounding communities
for medical services, to get their driver’s license
renewed, golfing and restaurants.
In addition to the local population, there
are another 55,587 residents in the five
counties that surround Kerr County. Many
come here for services from medicine
to agriculture and make it a day visiting
downtown stores and local restaurants.
In addition to Peterson Regional Medical
Center, which is one of two major hospitals in
the region, Kerrville is home to the Kerrville
VA Medical Center. There also are a number
of charitable organizations based in Kerrville
that serve the surrounding area, such as Big
Brothers Big Sisters, the Hill Country Chapter of
the American Red Cross and CASA.
Harold Dean, president of the Kerrville Area
Chamber of Commerce, said the out-of-town
customers are extremely important, especially
for retail shops.
Story by Mark J. Armstrong • Photos by Tom Holden
See Hub, page 8
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“Customers from out of town bring in a lot
of tax dollars, they buy goods and services, and
they support our community,” said Harold Dean,
executive director of the Kerrville Area Chamber
of Commerce.
Kee estimates that up to 30 percent of his
business is from out of town, with many customers
coming from the Dallas and Austin areas. He said
he has even met a customer at the San Antonio
airport, so the customer could buy a bike and ride
it home.
Kee said he relies a lot on his store’s website
and Internet presence and added that he thinks of
himself and his staff as “two-wheel ambassadors”
for Kerrville.
“You always talk about how do people find
Kerrville, what makes them want to retire here.
It’s because they have a great experience here at
some point and time,” Kee said.
In addition to Creations, a quilting and sewing
retail shop on Main Street, Thompson and Milam
own an adjacent retreat facility where they host
three-day quilting and sewing events. Thompson
estimates as much as 90 percent of their business
comes from out of town, with some people
driving three to five hours to visit the shop.
“We have a great website and word of mouth. I
know that’s such an old-fashioned term, but that’s
our No. 1 way of getting people,” Thompson said.
Destination
Cycle owner
Bob Kee
and his wife,
Sarah Kee, are
shown inside
their shop
at 3341A
Loop 534
in Kerrville.
The shop is
an example
of the many
retailers
and service
providers in
Kerr County
that draw
shoppers
from the
surrounding
area.
Like Kee, Thompson views her business as
a destination where people want to go. And
although the business couldn’t be more different
— Thompson refers to her customers as “gals”
while the motorcycle industry is still geared
mostly toward men — both business owners have
the same desire to have their shops be more than
a place to buy something.
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“When it rains, (the riders) hole up in my shop
and drink my coffee,” Kee said. “We want this to
be that base for them.”
And at Creations, the idea was just a little
sweeter.
“If you like fabrics, it’s a wonderful place to
hang out, have coffee and some chocolate,”
Thompson said.
10th Annual River Clean Up
July 27, 2013
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The UGRA River Clean Up provides a creative solution
to the litter problem by offering fun, family-oriented activities
while accomplishing the dual goals of raising public awareness
and removing trash from our waterways.
Free T-Shirts • Prizes • Food!
For more information or to Pre-Register, visit www.ugra.org/AnnualRiverCleanUp.html
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Kathy Thompson, along with her sister Julie Milam, own Creations, a
local quilting and fabric art shop, that draws an estimated 90 percent
of its business from outside of Kerr County.
CITY VIEW: Many destinations draw visitors from surrounding area
What do you think when you hear Hill Country? You
should be thinking of majestic scenery, the Guadalupe
River and a community rich in culture and heritage.
The face of downtown Kerrville has changed. With
the addition of Peterson Plaza, City Hall and upgrades
to private properties, our downtown truly is the heart
of the city. Downtown is the place to be for unique
shopping experiences and distinctive dining.
Take a ride through the rugged hills. Swim in the
spring-fed creeks, canoe or kayak on the Guadalupe
River. See the wildlife in the early morning or late in the
evening. Stop on the side of the road and take family
pictures in wildflower fields.
There’s something for everyone in Kerrville. The
recent opening of the first segment of the Kerrville River
Trail appeals to the fitness-minded and nature lovers
alike. The trail head at the Riverside Nature Center is
the perfect beginning of a walk, bike or run along the
Guadalupe River. And when you return, save time to
visit the Riverside Nature Center, a premier educational
facility with a focus on native plants and wildlife.
Visit the new and improved Butt-Holdsworth
Memorial Library, a modern library featuring multimedia access. Parents can curl up with a good book,
while children of all ages can enjoy a wide variety of
summer programs.
The Cailloux Theater is one of the most impressive
public theaters in this part of Texas. Magnificent
Broadway musicals, as well as a variety of worldrenowned performers, grace the stage. Outstanding
educational programs are held on a regular basis on the
campus of Schreiner University. Or spend a beautiful Hill
Country evening enjoying great outdoor entertainment
at the Point Theater nearby in Ingram — a venue that
draws patrons from around the world.
If you have a special someone in your family who
likes to golf, you’re in luck. Kerrville is fortunate to have
three distinguished golf courses — the Scott Schreiner
Municipal Golf Course, Riverhill Country Club and
Comanche Trace.
Music and art lovers make their annual pilgrimage to
the Kerrville Folk Festival and the Texas State Arts and
Crafts Fair, as well as visits to the Museum of Western
Art and the Kerr Arts and Cultural Center, where you can
appreciate the Mother’s Love sculpture designed by
James Avery.
Kerrville is blessed with outstanding public parks,
including the downtown Louise Hays Park and KerrvilleSchreiner Park with a variety of different campsites
and facilities that are always in demand. Both are
great places for families to hike, bike, canoe and swim.
During the summer, the Kerrville Parks and Recreation
Department offers an assortment of programming and
events such as a free “Movie in the Park” series, which
is fun for the entire family, adult sports leagues, kid’s
triathlon and bike rodeo, swimming at the Olympic Pool
and more. Don’t forget to cool off at the Carver Park
Sprayground, which is a free water playground amenity.
When you’re looking for something to do, you can find it
in Kerrville.
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5:30pm - 7:30pm
The Men’s Event
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From the KEDC
What makes Kerrville the business center of the Hill Country
Kerrville is the “Hub of the
Hill Country.” We have the most
vibrant and diverse economy in
the region and the largest population base. The city of Kerrville has
a population of more than 22,000,
while Fredericksburg and Boerne
have about 10,000 each. Comfort
has 2,300 residents, and Bandera
has fewer than 1,000. Kerrville is
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more than double the size of our
neighboring Hill Country
communities.
Many of the other cities and communities in the region are
reliant exclusively on one or two economic drivers, making them
vulnerable to downturns in certain industries. Kerrville’s economy
is multifaceted, driven by tourism, service/hospitality, retail and
health care, as well as a growing and very important manufacturing base.
This burgeoning manufacturing base supports high-paying
and quality jobs for local residents. We are fortunate to have
leading companies like Fox Tank, James Avery Craftsmen and
Nature Blinds. Manufacturing is the fastest growing sector of
our economy. The success of this industry provides valuable job
opportunities that enable local residents to buy houses and live
comfortable lives. This helps support the local school systems,
hospitals and retail/service providers.
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Kerrville’s robust service and hospitality base is driven by the
natural beauty of the hills and the Guadalupe River, which attract
motorcycle tours, RV parks, summer camps and hunters from
around the country. Visitors come to town and stay in hotels,
shop in our stores and eat in our restaurants. They spend money
in our community. Plans and initiatives are under way to further
strengthen this segment of the economy by continuing to work
toward the development of a new hotel/convention center and
creation of a wine or craft agriculture trail that will continue to
make Kerrville the Hill Country destination.
Kerrville boasts a wealth of community assets that we are all
lucky to enjoy, which attract new residents, entrepreneurs/employees and families. We have great schools, health care, quality
of life amenities, retail outlets, infrastructure and a pro-business
philosophy. The development and pooling of these assets fosters
the development of more commercial enterprises.
The growth of Kerrville’s commercial and industrial base will
help create more revenue for local governments. This helps keep
our personal property taxes low and makes it possible for us to enjoy the high level of services (police, fire, EMS, road maintenance)
that we all enjoy. It will also help create more job opportunities for
local residents. This comprehensive economic development strategy of focusing on jobs, tourism and quality of life will continue to
drive Kerrville’s status as the “Hub of the Hill Country.”
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From the CUSTOMER’S PERSPECTIVE
Out-of-towners share
why they shop in Kerrville
By Marivel Resendiz & Beth Elderkin
P
atrons from Ingram, Center Point
and Hunt flock to Kerrville every
week to shop, dine and be entertained, but Kerrville’s reach extends
far beyond this county, with people
from as far as Divide, Rocksprings and Medina
also coming to the area to do business. The
city has a potential customer reach of more
than 100,000 people, going 60 to 80 miles
beyond the city limits.
So what exactly convinces out-of-area residents to drive two hours to buy groceries or go
to the bank, and what can Kerrville businesses
do to encourage more out-of-towners to come
here? The Kerrville Daily Times chatted with a
few rural residents to get their input.
Local retailers
About every two weeks, Nancy Craddock
travels more than 70 miles to get to Kerrville
from Rocksprings to stock up on supplies. She
said her must-visit stores are H-E-B and
Wal-Mart.
“They have the things I need on my list,”
she said. “And for whatever else, I love Belk’s.
It’s my favorite place.”
Also from Rocksprings, Judy Letsinger also
said her main stop for groceries, pet grooming
and restaurant dining is Kerrville.
“Whatever we don’t have available in Rocksprings, I come to Kerrville for,” Letsinger said.
Wide restaurant selection
Local medical practitioners and social reasons are what brings Evelyn Weaver into town.
She said she and her husband spend three to
four days a week in Kerrville. Aside from attending the meeting of the Kerr County Cactus
& Succulent Society, food is on their mind
when they visit
“We go to all the restaurants,” she said.
“There’s not anyone we (classify as) favorite.
We’ll eat Italian food, seafood, Mexican food
— whichever we want to go to that day.”
Exercise opportunities
Rocksprings resident Amanda Cox was
traveling to San Antonio for her needs before a
fitness center convinced her otherwise.
“It was TrueFit that brought me to Kerrville,”
she said, adding that her reasons for continuing to venture into Kerrville have broadened.
“I’ve made friends through working out.
Girlfriends and I try to get together once a
month, and we’ll go eat at Grape Juice,”
Cox said.
Not just a matter of proximity
These transient customers aren’t just coming to Kerrville because of proximity alone.
Becky Brown makes an hour and a half trip
to Kerrville despite, opting to come to the
are, despite having the Uvalde shopping 20
minutes closer to her residence in Nueces
Canyon near Barksdale. On her visits, Brown
also works out at TrueFit, visits her mom and
then spends time shopping.
“When we travel to do things, a majority
of the time, it’s Kerrville,” Brown said. “I’ve
done all the restaurants, and of course, I’m
crazy about Schreiner Goods. It’s just mind
boggling Kerrville has a store of that caliber.”
Business & ranch supplies
Vince and Dora Maltos, who own a restaurant in Rocksprings, have been coming to Kerrville for restaurant supplies for the past 26
years. The couple prefers Kerrville’s close-knit
community over San Antonio, but they also
like the selection better than they find in Del
Rio, which is closer to home.
“I know all the stores (in Kerrville). Sometimes I go to Del Rio, and I don’t know what
I’m going to buy in Wal-Mart because I don’t
know (the store), but I know Kerrville. So I go
to Kerrville,” Dora Maltos said.
Tooter Trees is a Divide-based rancher who
comes to Kerrville once or twice per week for
feed and other ranch supplies. He said the
65-mile drive is worth it to see a movie or get
a bite to eat.
“Kerrville’s always been a really good
town,” Trees said. “My family’s always traded
there. I continue to trade there; there’s really
nice people. It’s a pretty good hub for this
part of the world.”
For employment
Fredericksburg resident Christie Zenner
commutes five days a week to come work
in Kerrville at an insurance agency, but she
also comes every weekend for manicures,
shopping, dry cleaning and other necessities.
Although she travels away from home to do
much of her shopping, Zenner said Kerrville
should consider giving discounts to the local
shoppers who opt to stay here to shop.
“Over in Fredericksburg, if you are a local
resident and you show them your driver’s
license, they’ll normally give you a 10-percent
discount on your purchase. ... If you lived
here, you might like it if your merchant gave
you a discount, being as how you’re supporting them being in the community,”
Zenner said.
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District and Kerrville Independent School District gathered May 7 at B.T. Wilson
Sixth Grade School for career day, hosted by The Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce.
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local business professionals, who shared their business and career expertise.
Presenters represented the following businesses:
A3 Studio
Advanced Computer Repair
AT&T
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Cailloux Theatre
Camp C.A.M.P.
Conlee’s College of Cosmetology
County Attorney
Dallas Exploration
Destination CycleSports
Hill Country Smiles
J M Lowe & Company
James Avery Craftsman, Inc.
Kerr County Environmental Officer
Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce
Kerrville Convention & Visitors Bureau
Kerrville Daily Times
Kerrville EMS
Kerrville Fire Department
Kerrville Independent School District
Kerrville Police Department
Kerrville Public Utility Board
LeMeilleur’s RV, Truck & Equip. Repair
Mooney Airplane Co.
Peterson Regional Medical Center
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Eric Maloney, EMT coordinator with Kerrville
Fire Department, left, and Lt. Mary Krebs of
the Kerrville Police Department, talk with
sixth-graders about careers in emergency
services and law enforcement.
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Riverside Nature Center
Schreiner University
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Tivy Airforce Junior ROTC
Town & Country Animal Hospital
True Fit Training
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 863
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Mission
The Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce exists to strengthen and improve the greater Kerrville area business community in order to promote
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Vision Statement
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Kent McKinney
Chairman of The Board
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Frank Dunlap
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Judy Eychner
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Mark Tuschak
Immediate Past Chairman
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Denny Foster
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Kyle Bond
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Trace McCuan
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Goals
• Achieve increasing economic improvement and growth.
• Diversify our tax base.
• Become the voice for the future of our community.
• Combine physical efforts with Convention and Visitors Bureau.
• Develop a communitywide branding effort.
• Foster and encourage the development of transportation resources.
• Promote the civic interests, general welfare, trade and commerce of the Kerr County communities.
• Be the advocate for employers and employees as new government policies are considered.
• Implement a plan to achieve a balanced demographic.
• Become the leading Chamber of Commerce in our peer group.
Strategies
• Chamber takes lead role to emphasize Kerrville as a “Regional Hub” and a “Tourism Destination” along with continued
support for retirement opportunities.
• Chamber takes responsibility to understand and communicate economic health, economic future, challenges and
solutions and develop a reporting system for progress (economic report card).
• Build a single, strong brand to better market Kerrville.
• Update Chamber Membership Program (i.e., Dues Structure, Retention of existing members and Five-Star Accreditation of
Chamber).
• Create and promote a commercial development plan to be able to respond quickly to economic development opportunities.
• Be a policy advocate/shape policy to the benefit of all businesses.
• Utilize and communicate valid research.
• Educate business members, potential members and the entire community.
• Be the information hub for the community.
• Encourage the recruitment and retention of job creators.
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Bar Association; Peterson Foundation; Cailloux Foundation; Historic Downtown Business Alliance; Board of Realtors; Alamo Colleges; Schreiner University; Kerrville Independent School
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Corporation and the executive director of the Kerrville Convention & Visitors Bureau shall
meet on a monthly basis and offer updates for compliance on this plan. Bench marks shall
be met for this plan to be complete. An annual update shall be presented to each entity
mentioned in the Tactics and Performance Indicators section. During the second year of this
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JUNE/JULY CALENDAR
JUNE 13- 22
Hard Ware - National Ceramics Exhibt
9 a.m. - 4 p.m., The Gallery at the Point, Hwy 39, Ingram.
367-5120. www.hcaf.com.
Tivy High School Cheerleader’s Golf Tournament
Schreiner Golf Course, Annual Tivy High School Cheerleader’s
Golf Tournament. All proceeds benefit the Tivy High School
Cheerleaders Organization.
JUNE 13 - 23
Southwest Gourd Fine Art Show
10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Kerr Arts & Cultural Center, 228 Earl
Garrett St. 895-2911. www.kacckerrville.com.
JUNE 15
Harper’s 150th birthday celebration
8 a.m. Cowboy breakfast, 10 a.m. Parade, Harper Community
Park. Beard contest, dutch oven contest, extreme pinewood
derby races, handcraft and art booths and an old time
photographer. Food vendors and live music all day in the park.
Fiber Arts Invitational
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kerr Arts & Cultural Center, 228 Earl
Garrett St. 895-2911. www.kacckerrville.com.
JUNE 13- 27
KACC Visions 10 Exhibit
1 p.m - 4 p.m., Kerr Arts & Cultural Center, 228 Earl
Garrett St. 895-2911. www.kacckerrville.com.
JUNE 14- 29
“Snow White: The Untold Story”
8:30 p.m., The Point Outdoor Theatre, Hill Country Arts
Foundation, Texas 39, Ingram. 367-5121. www.hcaf.com.
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JUNE 20
Cailloux Humane Society “Pick of the Litter”
Resale Shop Ribbon Cutting
1 p.m. 2900 Junction Highway.
Business After Hours Mixer
5:15-6:30 p.m. LeMeilleur’s RV Truck & Equipment Repair
Corp., 500 Yorktown Blvd. Sponsored by LeMeilleur’s & NAPA
Auto Parts. Networking opportunities, door prizes, cash
jackpot drawing and more.
1st Annual Taste of the Hill Country
6 - 9 p.m., Kronkosky Place, 17 Old San Antonio Road,
Boerne. Benefitting Any Baby Can. 210-547-3004.
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JUNE 14
Movies in the Park 2013
9 p.m., “Narnia” (PG 2005) Kerrville-Schreiner Park
Amphitheater, 2385 Bandera Hwy. Sponsored by the
Bosworth Company. Load up the car and bring the kids,
blankets, drinks and a flashlight for a free evening outside at
the movies. Glass containers are not permitted in the park.
T.J. Smith in Concert
7:30 p.m., Kathleen C. Cailloux Theater, 910 Main St.
Vocal impressionist T.J. Smith will perform his “Voices in My
Head” tour. 896-9393. www.caillouxtheater.com.
JUNE 22
Kerr County Market Day
9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Courthouse Square, 700 Main S., Oldfashioned, pet-friendly, child-friendly open air market
featuring local growers, artisans and vendors on the grounds
of the Kerr County Courthouse Square. Free.
JUNE 24
Ribbon Cutting for Kerr County Greeters
10:30 a.m., Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce,
Celebrating new ownership
The 2nd Annual Salvation Army Boys
& Girls Club Golf Tournament
9 a.m., Comanche Trace Golf Course, 2801 Comanche Trace
Drive. Four-person scramble, putting contest, awards and
door prizes. 315-5762. www.kerrvillekroc.org.
JUNE 26
Quarterly Open House & Member Orientation
4 p.m., Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce, 1700 Sidney
Baker St., Suite 100. Program will cover membership
benefits, program of work, demonstration of the chamber
website and member login tools.
JUNE 27- JULY 11
KACC Exhibits
10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Kerr Arts & Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett
St. Exhibits include “Kerr County History,”“Birds of A Feather”,
“Photography by Mark Holly,” and “Hometown Crafts
Teachers’ Show.” 895-2911. www.kacckerrville.com.
JUNE 27
Lunch Seminar - “Defend Retirement”
11 a.m. -1 p.m., Y.O. Ranch Resort Hotel and Conference
Center, 2033 Sidney Baker St., Guadalupe Room. Join Joyce
Mechler of Edward Jones Investments and guest speaker for
an informative presentation about Universal Life Insurance
with Long-Term Care Benefits. Food, fun and door prizes are
always included in this relaxed, friendly atmosphere. RSVP
by 5 p.m. June 24. 257-4059.
July 2
1st Tuesday Leadership Kerr County Mixer
5 - 7 p.m., Grape Juice, 623 Water St. Free.
New Member-2-Member Discount
The American Red Cross is offering a 10 percent
discount on full-service FA/CPR/AED training for
members of the Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce
who schedule training for at least eight participants,
either at the chapter office on Earl Garrett St. or at
their workplace. To schedule training, contact Robin
Aiken, preparedness advisor - PHSS, Division 3, at
257-4677 or [email protected].
July 6
Texas Hill Country Wine and Brew Festival
11 a.m. - 7 p.m., Lake Comanche Trace. Texas Wineries,
Microbreweries, specialty food vendors, retail booths and
July 4
entertainment. General Admission is $35, including either a
Kerrville’s 4th on the River 2013 & fireworks
souvenir wine or pilsner glass, a wine-bottle carrier, as well
Noon, Louise Hays Park (east side), 202 Thompson Drive.
Annual Fourth of July Celebration, street festival, food, arts as 10 tasting-tickets for 10 1 oz. tastings of wine or 10 3.5 oz.
and crafts. Music starts mid-afternoon, fireworks at dusk. tastings of beer. Additional tasting is $10 for 10 tickets. Adult
Free performances by Robert Earl Keen and special guests non-alcohol admission is $25; $10 for those 21 and younger
and free for those 6 and younger.
perform free concert after the firework display at 9 p.m.
sponsored by Mamacita’s. 792-3535. www.kerrvilles
15th Annual Hill Country Auto Club Open Car Show
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9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Kerrville Court House parking lot, 700 Main
St. www.hillcountryautomobileclub.com
July 5
1st Friday WineShare
6 p.m - 7:30 p.m., The Gardens at the Ridge, 13439 South
July 9 - 11
Ranch Road 783, Kerrville. Please bring one bottle per every Art Camp Museum
two people. Singles may bring a bottle every other month. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., The Gallery at the Point, Texas 39, Ingram.
Bring your own wine glass www.1stfridaywineshare.com. 367-5120. www.hcaf.com.
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