Saturday, November 14th is the date for the 3rd Annual Power of Heels Holiday Bazaar! The Holiday Bazaar is a premier shopping event that consists pri-marily of women owned micro-businesses featuring holiday gifts, women and children’s apparel, home décor, craft items and more. The event will be held at The Academy at Nola Dunn, located at 201 S. Dobson Street in Burleson from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. There is a $5 Ad-mission fee which includes a free Holiday Bazaar shopping tote, over 60 vendors, free photos with Santa, and a chance to win door

prizes. Look for our “Buy One/Get One” coupons in upcoming local print ads!

Shop local this Christmas sea-son at the Holiday Bazaar! There will be food trucks in the park-ing lot for shoppers to conve-

niently enjoy a lunch break then continue to shop into the afternoon hours. Enter-tainment will

be continuous throughout the day in the gymnasium featuring local choirs and dance groups. Make it a daughter date or bring a friend and come check out the 2015 Burleson Holiday Bazaar.

Title Sponsors for the 2015 Burleson Holiday Bazaar are

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The Chamber offers excel-lent exposure for our members through sponsorship and volun-teer opportuni-ties. In 2016, we will also of-fer one more way for chamber members to pro-mote your busi-ness through our Corporate Partnership Program.

In addition to standard Mem-bership Dues, Corporate Part-ners contribute an additional investment in the Chamber in support of our mission of serv-ing as an advocate for our mem-

bers and business in Burleson. A Corporate Partnership provides added visibility for your business

through three P a r t n e r s h i p Benefi ts:

D I G I T A L SIGN: From April 1, 2016 – December 31, 2016, your Com-pany logo or

name, plus your company phone number or website, will display on the Chamber’s digital sign four times per hour, 24 hours a day, seven days per week. This is over 30,000 annual impres-sions to the 38,000 vehicles that

pass by the Chamber offi ces on Wilshire each month.

WEBSITE: Your Logo will be included as a corporate partner on the Chamber Website Home Page Slider Display for one full week each calendar month. This will run from January 1 through December 31, 2016. The Cham-ber averages 2,800 unique views each month with an average on-site time of over two minutes.

E-BLAST: A click-through ver-sion of your logo will be included on a Corporate Partner banner ad which will run six times between Janu-ary 1, and December 31, 2016. Our E-News subscriber list is just under 2,000 with an excellent open rate.

The cost for a Corporate Part-nership is $850 plus your stan-dard membership dues and is limited to 40 Corporate Partners for 2016. For more information, contact the Chamber.

Baylor All Saints Medical Center at Fort Worth and Kris Brown Buick GMC and Affi liate spon-sor, H-E-B.

For more information about the Burleson Holiday Bazaar, fol-low the Burleson Holiday Bazaar page on Facebook (facebook.com/burlesonholidaybazaar) or visit the Burleson Chamber Event Calendar at burlesonchamber.com. The Power of Heels is the women’s division of the Burleson Area Chamber of Commerce.

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Friday, November 6: Lunch & Learn – Cultivating Innovation and an Entrepreneurial Friendly Community11:30a.m. – 1:00p.m. at Burleson Public Library, 248 SW Johnson Ave.Presented by Ben Magill, Executive Director, Labor Market Intelligence, Dallas Community College**Free Small Business Workshop - Bring Your Own Brown Bag LunchCo-Hosted with the Burleson Public Library

Tuesday, November 10: Business After Hours5:30p.m. - 7:00p.m. at Sunset Winery, 1535 S Burleson Blvd.Free to Burleson Chamber Members Sample the fi ne wines of Sunset Winery, a Texas Wine Producer! Catering by Villa DiannaSponsor & Host: Sunset Winery

Saturday, November 14: Burleson Holiday Bazaar 10:00a.m. - 4:00p.m. at The Academy at Nola Dunn, 201 S. Dobson St.$5 Admission which includes a free Holiday Bazaar shopping tote, over 60 vendors, free photos with Santa, and a chance to win door prizes.For more information visit facebook.com/BurlesonHolidayBazaarSanta (Title) Sponsors: Baylor All Saints Medical Center at FWKris Brown Chevrolet Buick GMC Reindeer (Affi liate) Sponsor: H-E-BSponsorships and Vendor Table Opportunities still Available! Contact the Chamber for details.

Friday, December 4: No Lunch & Learn the month of December.

Tuesday, December 8: Business After Hours 5:30p.m. - 7:00p.m. at Jellystone Park at Rustic Creek Ranch, 2301 South I-35W, BurlesonFree to Burleson Chamber Members Free Hayrides through Jellystone’s Holiday Light Extravaganza and H-E-B’s Famous Holiday Cake & light refreshments provided by H-E-B. Last Chamber Event of 2015! Don’t Miss It!Sponsors and Hosts: Rustic Creek Ranch/Jellystone Park & H-E-B

Visit burlesonchamber.com for more event details.

City of Burleson Annual Christmas Events

Saturday, December 5: Breakfast with Santa7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at the BRiCk, 550 N.W. Summercrest Blvd.Advance tickets are $4 for children and $5 for adults; Tickets are $5 for children and $7 for adults on Dec. 5.Geared to children from birth to 12 years old (children 2 and younger get in free). Serving pancakes, sausage, orange juice & coffee. Santa will be in the BRiCk’s Winter Wonderland until 11 a.m.

Saturday, Dec. 5: Christmas Tree Lighting and FireworksFREE! 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., corner of Johnson Avenue & Ellison StreetEntertainment, tree lighting, fi reworks, and visit with Santa

Saturday, Dec. 12: Christmas Craft Fair9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Senior Activity Center (next to the post offi ce), 216 S.W. Johnson Ave.One-of-a-kind handmade items – art, jewelry, wood crafts and more

Saturday, Dec. 19: Christmas at Russell FarmNoon to 8:00 p.m., 405 W. CR 714, BurlesonFREE! Bring your own camera for pictures with Joey the rein-donkey.Christmas trees, hay rides, handmade crafts, and tours of the farm

WEEKLY NETWORKING:Wednesdays: Burleson Business Connections7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. @ Holiday Inn ExpressFor more info, contact Ruth Moor at 817-447-3476.Thursdays: New Business Meet & GreetA Networking Group for new business ventures.11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. @ Hidden Creek - The TerraceFor more info, contact Annmarie Newell at 817-249-4400.Fridays: Burleson Business Builders8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. @ Fresco’s — For more info, contact Linda Molina at 817-447-7371.

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John Houston Custom Homes-Willow CreekMeagan Rowland204 Hawks Ridge TrailBurleson, TX 760281-866-646-6008www.johnhoustoncustomhomes.comHome Builder Richardson Auto GlassManuel Rangel200 Centre Dr. Suite1Burleson, TX 76028817-295-2278www.richardsonautoglass.comAutomobile-Repairs/Service Solis MammographyAnne Koonce12500 S. Freeway #202Burleson, TX 760281-866-717-2551www.solismammography.comRadiology/Oncology Sweet FrogAndrea Melton12918 S. FreewayBurleson, TX 76028817-295-0004www.sweetfrog.comSweets Wings of HopeAllison Gross4200 County Road 806Cleburne, TX 76031817-790-8810www.wingsofhopehorses.orgNon Profi t Organization

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Alsbury Dental Carewww.alsburydental.com Artistic Motion Dance Academywww.amdacademy.netBaylor Emergency Medical Centerwww.baylorburleson.com Brazos Chamber Orchestrawww.brazoschamberorchestra.org Burleson Area Midday Rotarywww.middayrotary.orgBurleson Smiles Dentistrywww.burlesonsmiles.com Community Partners of Johnson Cowww.gtcp.orgC & C Academy of Dancewww.candcacademyofdance.comChick-fi l-Aw w w. c f a r e s t a u r a n t . c o m /burleson

Comfort Suites- Burlesonwww.choicehotels.com/hotel/tx387County Commissioner Pct. 2, Kenny Howellwww.johnsoncountytx.orgDevon Energywww.devonenergy.com Pathway Churchwww.pathway.churchHealthsource Chiropractic & Rehabwww.healthsourceofburleson.comHill Collegewww.hillcollege.eduHuguley Medical Associates, Dr. Perrymanwww.huguleymedicalassociates.comJustice Insurance Specialists817-295-5008Lone Star Orthopaedic & Spine Specialistswww.lonestar-ortho.net

McDonald'swww.mcdonalds.com Moncrief Cancer Institutewww.moncrief.comNational Bank of Texaswww.nationalbankoftexas.comNorthstar Bankwww.nstarbank.com Orr, RobIndividual The Upper Cut Salonwww.danielleelston.comToastmasters706449.toastmastersclubs.orgUnited Dermatology Assoc.www.united-derm.com YMCA Joshuawww.joshuaymca.orgZ Technologies Industrial Automationwww.ztechnologies.com

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Chamber’s First CEO Forecast a Big SuccessOver 150 chamber members and community leaders

enjoyed the organization’s fi rst ever “CEO Forecast” at the Fall Quarterly Meeting on October 15, 2015.

Highlight of the meeting was a conversation with two local CEO’s moderated by Justin Bond, the City of Burleson Director of Development. Bruce Basden with Basden Steel Industries and Bill Mecke with KWS Manufacturing shared their thoughts on a series of di-verse topics. Both companies are industry and employ-ment leaders in our city.

When Bill Mecke purchased KWS Manufacturing thirteen years ago, the company employed 34 people. Today, 150 work at KWS to manufacture screw convey-or equipment that is sold all over the world. The compa-ny has experienced 500% growth in the last ten years. Thirty-four years ago, Bruce Basden started Basden Steel Industries, fi nding a niche that incorporated both steel fabrication and construction in a single turnkey solution. Today, that model is used by most of the Indus-try. Basden Steel is also a signifi cant employer, with 380 employees working in Burleson, Texas and Oklahoma.

One of the greatest challenges facing both men is attracting and retaining skilled labor, which can com-mand salaries that are highly competitive. However, Burleson’s proximity to a Tarrant County labor pool is a plus for Burleson employers. Both men agreed that doing business in Burleson and with the City of Burle-son is one of their greatest assets. They follow industry trends through professional source models and from ob-serving sales and expenses in their own industry.

Members also heard an Economic Update from Jus-tin Bond, who talked about new businesses coming to Burleson, our increasing tax revenue, and the contin-ued interest in Burleson as a place to do business. Cur-rently, Burleson has a vacancy rate of 2%, the lowest in the metroplex. Our economic development team contin-ues to work with inquires for business, industrial and retail interested in moving to the city of Burleson. With 16,000 acres developed, Burleson has an additional 38,000 in the EJT – and available land is another rea-son businesses are moving to Burleson.

The meeting was sponsored by Star Bank of Texas. Affi liate Sponsors were ER at Burleson and the City of Burleson. The meeting was held at Pathway Church and catered by On the Border.

Justin Bond, City of Burleson moderates a discussion with Bruce Basden and Bill Mecke.

BACC Members and community leaders listen attentively at the CEO Forecast.

KWS Manufacturing CEO, Bill Mecke, pictured with KWS team members.

Sechrist pictured speaking with State Rep. Bill Zedler and Shanda Perkins.

Pictured (L-R) Marc Marchand, Burleson Library; Craig Couch, Couch & Russell Financial; Tim Southerland, Northstar Bank.

QUARTERLY MEETING

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Thanks to all of these Chamber members who made our 2015 Annual Golf Tournament a huge success! Look for a tournament article and player photos in our December publication.

• Albert L. Young & Associates• Baylor All Saints Medical Center

at Fort Worth• Century 21 A-One/Home Team• Chick-fi l-A• Craig's Collision• D & G Quality Roofi ng, Inc.• Edward Jones, Tris FitzGibbon• Hill College

• Liquid-Stone Concrete Partners LP• Lucien Wright Insurance Services, Inc.• Mariposa Apartment Homes Elk Drive• McClendon Construction Co. Inc.• Nissan of Burleson• Pinnacle Bank• Richardson Auto Glass• Texas Overhead Door• Town Square Title

Hat Sponsors Golf Cart Sponsor

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Hole-In-One Sponsors Lunch Sponsors

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Flag Sponsor Patio Party Sponsor

Prize Sponsor Straightest Drive Sponsor

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Player Packet Sponsor

Snack Sponsor Front 9 Hole Sponsor Back 9 Hole Sponsor

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Chair: Jared Treesh, Northstar BankSecretary: Kelly Qualls

Members:Leslie Asher, Stevan Buren Roofi ng & Win-

dowsSonny Bauer, Afl ac Supplemental InsuranceKevin Cooksey, Farmers InsuranceLisa Deese, Meals-on-Wheels of Johnson &

Ellis CountyRachel House, Pit to Palace CleaningDebbie Martin, Fort Worth Star-TelegramNorman Meyer, Christian Brothers Automotive

Becky Montgomery, The CabinetryJeff Montgomery, Pinnacle BankVeronica Neal, Springleaf FinancialBruce Nelson, Legal Shield / Go Small BizJason Reynolds, Keller Williams RealtyJackie Stephenson, Thrive Life FoodsReich Vanwinkle, National Fleet TrackingMary Warren, Eliot Management Group

For more information or to fi nd outhow to become involved with theDiplomats, contact the Chamber.

DIPLOMATS

RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS

Victory Family Church; 455 NW John Jones Dr., Burleson; 817-447-2667; www.victoryfamily.com; Church

Cana Baptist Church; 2309 East Renfro St., Burleson; 817-295-3891; www.canachurch.com; Church

Comfort Suites; 321 S Burleson Blvd., Burleson; 817-426-6666; www.choicehotels.com/hotel/tx387; Hotel/Motel

Felts Family Car Care; 1500 E Renfro St., Ste 100, Burleson; 817-447-3358; Automobile - Repairs/Service

Quisenberry Construction; 101 E Renfro St., Burleson; 469-667-7601; www.quisenberryconstruction.com; Construction - Full Service

The National Bank of Texas; 400 E Renfro St., Burleson; 817-426-6268; www.nationalbanktexas.com; Bank

iKids Pediatric Dentistry; 809 SW Alsbury Blvd., Burleson; 817-295-1144; www.ikidsdental.com; Dentists/Orthodontia

Springleaf Financial Services; 621 SW Johnson Ave. Ste. B, Burleson; 817-295-3197; www.slfs.com; Lending Institution

United Dermatology Associates; 780B NE Alsbury Blvd., Burleson; 817-529-1753; www.united-derm.com; Dermatology

Vapor Depot; 339 NW Renfro St., Burleson; 817-447-2447; www.txvapordepot.com; Specialty Retail

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AMBASSADORS

President: Audrey Gibson, Encore Alsbury Apartment Homes

President Elect: Tami King, Couch & Russell Financial Group

Secretary: Danielle Elston, Upper Cut Salon

Sergeant of Arms: Terri Trefger, TNT Embroidery

Past President: Melissa McCoy, Burleson NOW Magazine

Members:

Debbie Arney, American National Bank of Texas

Kevin Cooksey, Farmers Insurance

Elizabeth Claypool, Pit to Palace Cleaning

Terrie Goodloe, Service First Mortgage

Jack Mattson, LegalShield (Legal & Business Services)

Ruth Moor, Gonzo Strategies

Jeannie Moss, Springleaf Financial Services

Terri Perez, Looking Suite at Legacy Salons

Dan Taylor, Community Representative

Amber Tollison, Century 21/ A-One Realty

For more information or to fi nd out how to become involved with

the Ambassadors, contact the Chamber.

RIBBON CUTTINGS

Inspired Boutiques; 140 W. Bufford Rd., Burleson; 817-501-4251; www.inspiredboutiques.com; Apparel

FrameDezine; 437 SW Wilshire Blvd., #B, Burleson; 817-905-6411; Specialty Retail

Woolard's Custom Jewelers; 437 SW Wilshire Blvd., Burleson; 817-295-6361; www.woolardsjewelrytx.com; Jewelry

Amber Fuchs Insurance; 225 Exchange St. Ste 1, Burleson; 817-447-2680; www.farmersagent.com/afuchs; Insurance

Bahama Buck’s; 765 NW Summercrest Blvd. #107, Burleson; 817-295-5688; www.bahamabucks.com; Sweets

Service First Mortgage; 437 SW Wilshire Blvd. Suite A-1; Burleson; 817-447-7300; www.terriegoodloe.com; Mortgage Lending

All American Dog Training, Grooming & More; 418 NE Wilshire Blvd., Burleson; 817-295-2238; www.allamericandogtraining.com; Pet Services/Supplies

Chisholm Trade, LLC.; 1821 W. FM 917, Joshua; 817-320-0833; www.chisholmtrade.com; Shopping Center

Jimmy Johns Gourmet Sandwiches; 674 SW Wilshire Blvd. Ste. 100, Burleson; 817-887-9325; www.jimmyjohns.com; Restaurant

Sunday Dinner Catering Services; Burleson; 817-521-2650; www.sundaydinnercateringtx.com; Catering

Raising Cane's; 824 SW Wilshire Blvd., Burleson; 817-447-1128; www.raisingcanes.com; Restaurant

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Below are some of our Confirmed Vendors

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Affiliate Sponsor: H-E-B

Entertainment Sponsor: Artistic Motion Dance Academy

Photo booth Sponsor: Couch & Russell Financial Group

Restroom Attendant Sponsor: Pit to Palace Cleaning LLC

Food Truck Sponsor: Jennifer Herren State Farm Insurance

Shopping Bag Sponsors: First National Bank of Burleson

Frost Bank Huguley Medical Associates Woolard's Custom Jewelers

Vision City State Farm Insurance, Art Brucks

Thank You to Our 2015 Holiday Bazaar Sponsors Title Sponsors:

Baylor All Saints Medical Center FW Kris Brown Chevrolet Buick GMC

A Lil' Bit of Texas Décor Bake Diva's Bakery

Community Opportunities Crafts by Mary

dkpenworks Four Winds Fry Bread

Frosted Perfections Goodies 4 You

High Cotton Deisgns Inspired Boutiques

Jamberry Nails Keep Collective

Kristin's Creations KKG Creations

LJ Couture Marbut Designs

Mary Kay

MB Cakes and Cupcakes Norwex

Origami Owl Originally Twisted

Photography by Margaret Pink Chandelier Boutique

Rachel's Hope Resale Rapture Scentsy

Stella & Dot The Pampered Chef Thepcmom Crafts

Thirty One Thrifty Nanny's Top Notch Diva

Tupperware Younique by Laura

2016 is fast approaching! NOW is the time to submit applications and nominations for Chamber STAR Small Business of the Year Awards, Chamber Legacy Awards, Burleson Young Executives Alliance, and nominations for candidates to fi ll three positions on the Chamber’s Board of Directors (three year terms). You can fi nd all these forms on the Chamber’s website under MEMBERS. It’s YOUR time to shine! Nominate yourself, your business or a colleague today. All applicants or nominees must be a Chamber Member in good standing for a minimum of one year.

BURLESON CHAMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORSNOMINATION DEADLINE: November 13, 2015

Seeking three new Board membersElected by General Membership for three year termsCandidates must be leaders in chamber and community

STAR SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARDSAPPLICATION DEADLINE: January 2, 2016For businesses with LESS THAN $20 Million in Sales Annually

Rising Star In Business Three Years or LessShooting Star 1 10 EmployeesShining Star 11+ Employees

LEGACY AWARDAPPLICATION DEADLINE: January 2, 2016Honoring Chamber and Community Service & Leadership

Citizen of the Year (Community and Chamber Service)Marzie Bartee Volunteer of the Year (Chamber Service)ATHENA Leadership Award (Honoring a Local Woman)

BURLESON YOUNG EXECUTIVES ALLIANCE: CLASS OF 2016APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 1, 2016Developing tomorrow’s leaders today

Class Size limited to 12Attendance of nine half and full-day sessions requiredTuition Required to cover all Class/Trip Expenses

AWARDS & NOMINATIONS