Chamber Newsletter (2nd Quarter, 2010)

Chairman's Corner

It's that time of year once again when we get to "Spring Forward!" We get one more productive hour of daylight, we get to pick up where we left off just before winter hibernation, and now we should plan to hit the ground running.

We just had our Business2Business Expo; the event this year was very well attended. Reports we are getting indicate success on many levels, both from the participants as well as from all of the visitors! This year I think there was just a little more excitement in the air and folks really wanted to get out and learn more about what is going on in the HEB area.

The theme for the Business2Business Expo was to reConnect, reVitalize, and reInvest. If you missed out on that opportunity, I hope that you will find the time to come out and participate in The Chamber's next big event.

Heading up the event is our Golf Chairman Micah Lane, ViewPoint Bank. The Golf Tournament is scheduled for Wednesday April 28th, at the FabEuless Texas Star Golf Course. Micah has done a great job of reminding us it's not all about the game, but also about getting the opportunity to meet and network with other business people in our area that we would like to do business with, so spring into action there is still time for you to participate!

Remember, every time you participate, you are making your Chamber Membership work for you! I am looking forward to seeing you there!

Geoff Graham

New Members

Be sure to check out the list of new members. Invite a new member to an upcoming event or introduce yourself when you see them at a ribbon cutting, Business After Hours, leads group meeting, monthly luncheon, or other Chamber function.

Members of the Month

The January Member of the Month was Bill Hurlbut of Hurlbut Insurance Services. As an independent agent, he is able to assist clients with life and health insurance products from over 60 companies. He is interested in helping you find a solution, not just sell you something. If Bill is not able to directly assist, you he will readily refer you to another agent or give you ideas to explore with your current agent. You can reach him at 817-803-4498 to confidentially discuss all your life and health insurance problems or check him out on the web at www.all-his.com.

Jay Stephens with American Air and Heat Company, and Bob Dahdaleh of D&B Computers/Cosmic Counselor were the February Members of the Month. Without these two volunteers the EXPO wouldn't have run so smoothly. Jay and Bob planned and worked prior to and during the event to make it a success. They showed with great planning and hard work how to host an excellent event. If you need your air conditioner serviced or repaired during these spring and summer months give Jay Stephens of American Air and Heat Company a call at (817) 284-0864 or visit www.americanair.biz. Cosmic Counselor can help you use the law of attraction and feng shui to help attract what you want in life, more success and wisdom and better health and relationships. Contact Bob Dahdaleh at 817-540-2675, or visit www.cosmiccounselor.com.

Ambassador of the Quarter

The Ambassador of the First Quarter was Linda Huggins. Whether it's a ribbon cutting or other Chamber event, Linda will be there. Her dedication to welcoming new members and greeting at Chamber ribbon cuttings and luncheons throughout the year has earned Linda this distinction. Ambassadors are known as the meeters and greeters of the HEB Chamber, and are essential in helping new members feel welcome and getting involved. Linda Huggins works at Dr. James B. Wright, D.D.S., Inc. dental office and encourages members to drop by for any cosmetic dentistry procedures. Contact Linda Huggins at 817-788-0573.

Previous Newsletters

If you didn't get a chance earlier, be sure to see the 1Q 2010 Newsletter.