Committee Updates

5 Minute Networking®
Laura Leigh Whitnell contact

We're hoping to build attendance at these events so that regular participants continue to reap the full benefits of attending. Please make plans to attend, and be sure to bring someone new to experience this fun, fast, no-nonsense networking event! Lunch is always provided!

September's Event will be held at the Temple Chamber of Commerce! 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

The next event is: December 2nd

To register, please Click Here!
Pay early to get a discounted rate!

DECEMBER FOOD SPONSOR:

To be determined

DECEMBER EVENT SPONSOR:

To be determined

Bloomin' Temple Festival - Kenny Martin, Chairman \ Mayor Bill Jones, Co-Chair
Sarah Hylander contact

We Need Volunteers!

Spring will be here before we know it! This festival is growing, and we need committed volunteers to chair various areas of the Festival. This is a great way to give back to the community and to have a little fun in the process! Please contact Sarah Hylander, if you're interested in participating. The 2009 Festival dates are April 16-19!

Business After Hours – Ali Thompson, Chairman \ Danny Dunn, Co-Chairman
Joni Lange, Temple Chamber Staff Contact

A link to the BAH mailer has been added to Chamber’s home page under the Business After Hours link- Mark your calendars because monthly reminders will no longer be mailed out! As always, the information will also be available on the Chamber's online calendar and through email invitations.

Business Networking Breakfast - Mark Jermstad, Chairman | John C. Perry, Co-Chair
Sarah Hylander, Temple Chamber Staff contact

Next event is scheduled for November 12, 2008- Temple College Pavilion

Event Sponsor: TEDC

Food Sponsor: Ralph Wilson Youth Clubs

Special Theme: "Referral Workshop" by Ken Higdon

Communication - Bonnie Hunt, Chairman \ Carol Mouche, Co-Chair
Laura Leigh Whitnell, Temple Chamber Staff contact

This committee produces the Focus on Business, a monthly publication printed in the Temple Daily Telegram. They have several fresh ideas for the coming year. If you have a story suggestion or if you know a member business who has recently won an award, send the press release our way!

Leadership Temple - Eric Weeden, President \ Regina Beard, Curriculum Chair
Laura Leigh Whitnell, Temple Chamber Staff contact

Keep your eye on the Focus on Business for articles on the day's happenings. If you have questions regarding Leadership Temple, please contact Laura Leigh Whitnell.

Legislative Affairs - Dave Hermann, Chairman | Neftali Javier Garcia, Co-Chair
Sarah Hylander, Temple Chamber Staff contact

We had a great turn out at the State of TISD Luncheon on October 15th. Dr. Robin Battershell was our featured speaker.

Next Event to be determined.

Military Affairs - Jim Granfor, Chairman \ Nancy Glover, Co- Chair
Sarah Hylander, Temple Chamber Staff contact

Military Affairs is working on many projects including the Yellow Ribbon Campaign, and Military Appreciation Luncheon. To get involved with this committee, contact the Sarah at the Chamber!

The Military Appreciation Luncheon was postponed due to Hurricane Ike.

The new date for the Military Appreciation Luncheon is November 14, 2008.

Red Carpet Ambassadors - Dorothy Mathieson, Chairman \ Eula Jett, Co-Chair
Joni Lange, Temple Chamber Staff contact

Please see the Ribbon Cutting sections for the week's ceremonies and the month's photographs.

Small Business Roundtable - Sonny Jaramillo, Chairman | Charlie Chapman, Co-Chair
Sarah Hylander, Temple Chamber Staff contact

There are no events scheduled at the time.

Temple Downtown Development Alliance - Gregory Free, Chairman \ Larry Howell, Co-Chair
Laura Leigh Whitnell, Temple Chamber Staff contact

TDDA is involved in many downtown projects, including the Strategic Investment Zones with the City. For more information, please contact Laura Leigh.

The TDDA sub-committee, Holidays in Temple, is very excited to present the Christmas Bells and Bows Celebration December 1-6. For more information on the many fun events for that week, click here.

Women in Leadership - Cindy Zavodny, Chairman \ Charlette Stallworth, Co-Chair
Laura Leigh Whitnell, Temple Chamber Staff contact

Women in Leadership is gearing up for the Sandy Gerik Memorial Grant.

The 4th Quarter Luncheon this past Wednesday was a great success. Our guest speaker, Carol Walls, had a great presentation on her trip to Africa.

We are currently working on Project Prom. For more information on how to get involved, or on how to donate to this great cause, please Click Here.

Workforce development committee - Sherry Hollinger, Co-Chair | Jessica Lucksinger, Co-Chair
Laura Leigh Whitnell, Temple Chamber Staff contact

Workforce Development is currently soliciting information from various business sectors regarding the community’s workforce needs in an effort to assist businesses in finding and retaining highly educated and skilled workers.

Our Job Shadow Day was a huge success! A special Thanks to all of the mentors and committee members.