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Small Changes that Should Lead to Big Results for the Chamber In November, the Chamber saw the departure of Blaire Zahn, Tourism Director from May 2015 through November of 2016. After some thoughtful consideration in how to fill the position and what makes the most sense at the present time, Chamber President, Ryan Roach, has decided to merge the marketing and tourism position into one. Rachel Lively will now be the Director of Marketing and Tourism. She will continue her past responsibilities related to marketing the chamber and promotions for members in addition to handling the marketing and advertising of our community to visitors. Rachel has brought her exceptional marketing and design talents to the organization since her hiring in June 2015 and looks forward to advancing tourism for Mineral Wells. Marcelinda Williams, who has been with the Chamber for over 10 years now, will be taking the lead once again with membership recruitment and development along with her current responsibilities related to member programs and services. Marcelinda has a strong passion for the members and will continue to work on your behalf. These of course are not the only changes taking place. As a result of the Envision Mineral Wells planning from the community, the Chamber will be assuming a stronger leadership role in the support and advancement of the goals developed through the strategic planning process. Much of the details will be presented at the State of the Community Address, the evening of February 6 at Lamar Elementary. Please attend and learn about Envision Mineral Wells and how the Chamber is working to “Build Community and Grow Business.”
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Renewing Investors Board of Directors Raymond Greenwood- Chairman of the Board Suddenlink Roger Smith-Chair Elect Genesys Aerosystems Kelli Buschow-Vice Chair Nix Rental Homes Dacey Malone-Finance Chair Titan Bank Linda Porter-Bradford-Secretary Children’s Alliance Center Mitch Bradshaw-Past Chairman Ace Hardware
CHARIMAN’S COUNCIL Mineral Wells Chevy Buick GMC EXECUTIVE Baum-Carlock-Bumgardner Funeral Home ENTREPRENEUR Buckley Oil Company Mesquite Pit Simms Lumber Co.
Brian Bennett Bennett’s Office Supply & Equipment
Tommy Boy Sausage
Mel Kincaid First Baptist Church Mineral Wells
BASIC Cowboy Church of Mineral Wells Days Inn & Suites Eagle Sound
John Ludlum Ram Country Dodge Rhett Warren The Warren Firm, PLLC
Major Investors Chairman’s Council: City of Mineral Wells, First Financial Bank, Jerry Durant Auto Group, Mineral Wells Chevy Buick GMC, Mineral Wells Index, QXFM Radio, Ram Country Dodge, Community National Bank, Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Executive Members: Baum-Carlock-Bumgardner Funeral Home, Oncor Electric Delivery, Texas Gas Service, First National Bank of Santo Staff Ryan Roach President Marcelinda Williams Director of Member Services Nikki Bossaller Office Manager Rachel Lively Director of Marketing & Tourism
The Mineral Wells Area Chamber of Commerce and Convention and Visitors Bureau advances, supports and promotes the economic vitality of the Mineral Wells Area and Palo Pinto County.
Mineral Wells Area Chamber of Commerce 511 E. Hubbard St. P.O. Box 1408 Mineral Wells, TX 76067 Phone: (940) 325-2557 Fax: (940) 328-0850 Web: www.mineralwellstx.com www.visitmineralwells.org Follow us on:
BASIC, Continued First Presbyterian Church Freeze Carpets Golden Chick Lori Vick dba H&R Block Mineral Wells Heritage Association Napa Auto & Truck Parts Palo Pinto County Democratic Club Palo Pinto Sheriff’s Posse Personnel Services Pratt & Garrett, Attorneys at Law Salvation Army Palo Pinto County Service Unit The Warren Firm FRIENDS MZ Dunn
Ambassador Spotlight Name: Brittany Cox Business/ how long have you worked here? Phil Luker State Farm / almost a year Title: Account Representative Family/Pets: I have 3 handsome boys in my life, Sergio, Kaden my 7 year old & Daniel my 3 year old. Our cat Keila, the guinea pig, Piggy and we just recently added a dog, Aries to the mix. Hobbies: Sleeping & playing co-ed sports (softball, volleyball & football – I’m terrible at all of them but I have fun) Something most people do not know about me: I am NOT a morning person. Doesn’t matter if I sleep for half of the day, when I first wake up I’m a monster! Years of Service as an Ambassador: This is my first year Why I became an Ambassador? I wanted to learn to more & become more involved in the community The Chamber is important to me because: Anytime I need to know anything going on in the county I know I can always count on the Chamber to have the answers. They are always there to get the word out about businesses and events in our community. What is your passion for Mineral Wells? To watch us grow as a community and watch the businesses succeed in every way they have set forth for themselves. I love watching people conquer goals.
Snapshots of a Memory By Danielle Thursday, February 16th | 5:00pm to 6:30pm
301 SE 3rd St.
Ribbon Cutting Photo: A+ Steel, LLC 1.
Tommy’s Chuckwagon (817) 598-6919 505 Pritchard Ln. Brock Calvary Baptist Church (940) 328-1128 708 SE 5th St. Mineral Wells Phase 2-Change Your View: Mineral Wells Friendly Training held at Chamber On Wednesday, January 25, twenty-eight individuals from businesses and organizations attended the 1st Mineral Wells Friendly Customer Service Training at the MWACC Community Room. Mineral Wells Friendly, the Chamber’s version of Texas Friendly, is a program developed by Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service. The Goals of the program are to help participants discover the art of customer service, learn key habits of hospitality and service, discuss the importance of quality customer service, and more importantly, learn about the community to better engage visitors and residents as they become acquainted with our wonderful town. The lasted about two hours and attendees were provided lunch during the session. Those that attended represented a broad cross-section of the membership ranging from small retail business to those that provide services to customers. There were employees from PPGH, MWISD, MWPD, and a local manufacturer. There was great interaction amongst the group with great examples about what employees encounter and how to resolve customer complaints. One of the key focuses of the training is to help those who attend become more aware of the community in order to better serve those who come from out of town. It is important to know where things are, how to give proper directions, when other businesses are open, and what events are going on. That is not only useful to visitors but also to those who live in our community. The Chamber will host the Mineral Wells Friendly Training once a quarter. We will also be available to come to your place of business and train staff no matter how big or small. Contact Marcelinda at (940) 325-2557 or
[email protected] to learn how we can help your business or organization become certified Texas Friendly!
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Licia Lee $1,500 winner Rafael Vales $750 winner Keith Ragle $500 winner
Featured Members
Calling all
Member of the Month
Congratulations Freeze Carpets, the January 2017 Member of the Month. Celebrating 50 years in business, this family owned operation provides quality service and also contributes to the many non-profits in our community.
Business Beautification The January 2017 Business Beautification Award was presented to Dairy Mart for the painting of the building and the parking lot improvements. This hometown favorite restaurants provides great good and quality service! Congratulations, Dairy Mart.
Leadership Mineral Wells Alumni! Join your fellow classmates on Friday, March 3rd at Camp Grady Spruce for an alumni reunion. Help class 23 get off to a great start by sharing your knowledge and stories about what makes for a successful class! $20 covers your dinner. Contact Marcelinda by calling (940)325-2557 or email her at
[email protected] to RSVP. The class with the most alumni present gets bragging rights for a year!
It’s not too late to get your ticket!
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