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205 S Main StAubrey, TX 76227
940-365-9781www.aubreycoc.org
January 2012
Aubrey 380 Area Chamber of Commerce
TIME OF RESOLVE
The history of 2011 has been written and in the record books. The closing of the old and ringing in the New Year represents more than a symbolic change. For me, I have
found the beginning of a new year brings a mental and physiological change. It’s a time to clean the mind and let go of any missed opportunities, goals not achieved and experience a natural recharging of the spirit and self motivation. Your “mental plate” is wiped clean, and refilled with optimism and confidence for the upcoming year. There hasn’t been enough time yet to have any measurable results of our New Year goals and achievements. However, we thrive on the belief the goals are achievable and acclaim profound RESOLVE to taking the necessary actions to accomplish them.
Our resolve, often expressed in the form of a New Year resolution, can cover both our personal and professional lives. As a business owner it is hard to separate the impact one can have on the other. It’s also hard to separate the impact a successful business can have on the overall business
community and vise versa. Therefore, it seems appropriate that among one’s proclaimed resolve, you should take note of Donna Sims’ suggested resolution last week in the weekly email: “Become more active in the Chamber”. I am reminded of a well-known quote of former President John F Kennedy: “Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country”. If we (Chamber members & business owners) resolved to apply this mentality to our business community (utilizing the Chamber as the conduit), our overall community business health and prosperity in 2012 could be significantly different than 2011.
Including the Chamber in your New Year’s resolutions is also synonymous with resolving to make a difference. Many times the question is asked, how do I make a difference? What can I do for my business community? In answering these questions, often you quickly hear comments like, “I’m just one person, or just a small business”. This reminds me of a question I heard someone ask that has stuck with me and I believe is applicable. The question was, “how does a tiny flea consume an elephant”? Of course, the answer is, “one bite at a time”. There are some lessons to be gained from this riddle:
McKinney Barn photo by Flickr user CamMan - http://www.flickr.com/photos/forrer/4492172349/ (cont’d)
Welcome to our New Members...Freedom Green, Inc.
(940) 736-1286 111 Bent Oak DriveKrugerville, TX 76227
Doug Boydston for Constable(940) 390-2135
6595 Sam Bass RdSanger, TX 76266
Mr. Jim’s Pizza of Aubrey(940) 365-4100
928 S Hwy 377 #110Aubrey, TX 76227www.mrjims.com
and Thank You to ourRenewing Members!
Co ServRunning Branch Equine Appraisals
First Security BankSpeed of Light Broadband
Snyder Custom HomesAnytime Fitness
True Integrity PlumbingReata Ranch
Acton Septic, IncEmerus Emergency Hospital
Midway Baptist ChurchFortress Computer Service
Allison EngineeringTimmons Law Office
Construction Zone, Inc.
No action is too small• Everyone has the potential to make • a contributionPersistence pays dividends• Success is the sum of all efforts•
(con’d. from front)
Our business community will benefit from all contributions, regardless of the size and individual impact. The cumulative effect can be significant, and in return, pay dividends to all involved.
Working together, the Chamber can be utilized as a tool or vehicle to help you with your resolve to make a difference within our business community. Also, the Chamber will hold steadfast in its resolve to continue our work on adding value to your membership.
The Chamber Board extends our wishes for a happy and prosperous New Year and much success in accomplishing your resolutions!
David Painter - Board President
Do you have an event, announcement, or celebration that you‘d like to see included in the Chamber newsletter? Want to get the word out to our members? Please send it to Leah at [email protected] by the 1st of the month.
Community EventsJanuary 18 - Chamber • Networking Luncheon, 11:30 am at Prairie House Restaurant, 10001 Hwy 380 in Cross Roads. The Luncheon is open to everyone; tickets are available in advance on the Chamber website, or you can get them at the door.
January 25 - 4th Wednesday • Networking Breakfast, Glen Sanders Insurance Agency, 7:15 - 8:30 am. Bring plenty of business cards to trade, and an extra card to leave on display at Glen’s office.
January 25 - Open House for • Financial Fitness, 4:00 - 7:00 pm, the new location at 900 N Potter Shop Road, #100, in Cross Roads. Anita Jean invites everyone to come check out the new location and enjoy some refreshments.
TIMMONS LAW OFFICE
401 S. MainAubrey, Texas940-365-1673
www.timmonslawoffice.com
Wills & TrustsReal Estate
ProbateOil & Gas
Guardianships
Russell Shaul, AgentJessica Marcantel, Office Representative26795 E. Hwy 380, Suite 1000Aubrey, TX 76227-7654jessica.marcantel.r3bv@statefarm.comwww.russellshaul.com
Bus 972-346-9100Fax 972-346-9101
State Farm®
Providing Insurance and Financial Services
Home Office, Bloomington, Illinois 61710
The greatest compliment you can give is a referral.
Presbyterian HospitalDENTON
David Layton
3000 N. I-35 Denton TX 76201Phone: 940-898-7297 Fax: 940-898-7071
Notes from the Luncheon
About 40 members and guests were on hand at Prairie House Restaurant on Dec. 21st to enjoy the Christmas carols, fajita lunch, and holiday spirit at the December Networking Luncheon. Director Carol Henry introduced Pastor Chris Yost and members of Cross Way United Methodist Church, who entertained us with an inspiring message and uplifting music.
Suddenlink Communications, represented by John Moses, sponsored the event. Door prizes were provided by Suddenlink Communications, Raphael’s Restaurante Mexicano, Prairie House Restaurant, Cross Way United Methodist Church, and Senator Craig Estes.
Board of Directors President David Painter presented commemorative plaques to Glen Sanders of Glen Sanders Insurance Agency and John Moses of Suddenlink Communications in honor of recent Ribbon Cuttings at their business locations.
The Aubrey 380 Area Chamber of Commerce would like to say “Thank You” to Danny Mitchell and First Security Bank for continuing their Gold Sponsorship in 2012. FSB is a great role model and example for our business community.
Chris Yost of Crossway UMC
Danny Mitchell of First Security BankGlen Sanders and President David Painter
John Moses and President David Painter
Held on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at the Prairie House on Hwy 380 in Cross Roads, our Networking Luncheon is open to Chamber members as well as non-members. We feature a variety of speakers and presenters whose subjects relate to business as well as personal interests.
This month we will be holding our annual meeting, during which we will be announcing our Board of Directors for 2012 as well as recognizing our Citizen and Business of the Year for 2011.
The cost of the luncheon is $12 per person. You can buy your ticket in advance on our website, www.aubreycoc.org, on the “Join Now” page, or by calling the Chamber office. Tickets are also available at the door.
Would you like to be featured at our luncheon with your own talk or presentation? Or do you know someone else willing and eager? Contact the Chamber office at 940-365-9781, or send us an e-mail at [email protected].
Networking Luncheon
10001 Hwy. 380, Cross Roads, TX 76227940.440.9760 www.PHTexas.com
January 18th 11:30 am
Want an easy way to market your business? Become a sponsor for this month’s Luncheon! Your pre-paid $100 sponsorship, which includes one lunch, will allow you to spotlight your business with a 3-minute talk and pass out your marketing materials to every table. The Chamber will also be advertising your business in our weekly emails. Contact the Chamber office if you are interested. Sponsorship slots are also available for the February and March Luncheons.
the Aubrey 380 Area Chamber of Commerce presents
Saturday, March 3rd 2012Aubrey Library Community Room
PUBLIC WELCOME!
Slot Machines ***** Roulette *** Dice *** Blackjack
Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournament
$20$ $Buy-In - Only 50 Seats - First Come First Served
$20 Buy-In is additional and not included in price of admission
Silent AuctionsRaffles for Big Prizes!
Advance Tickets - $$20//person
Tickets at the Door - $$25//person
Includes $$1000 in chips!!
5 to 6 PM - Reception
6 to 9 PM - Casino Play
9 to 10 PM - Raffles
Food Catered by
Raphael's Restaurante Mexicano
Be On The Lookout:Form 1099-K making Debut in January 2012
Starting in January 2012, businesses that accept credit and debit cards or use third party network payers such as PayPal when making sales to customers will receive an IRS tax form 1099-K from their merchant card processing company. The 1099-K will report the total payment transactions for the year 2011. The new reporting requirement is part of on-going government efforts to increase collection of income tax.
The IRS tax form 1099-K was created as part of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 to increase compliance in reporting sales income by merchants. Because the IRS also gets a copy of the form, it will help the agency to determine whether or not business owners are reporting correct sales figures on their tax returns.
Not only must banks and credit card processing companies comply with the new reporting requirement, third party networks such as PayPal and eBay, Inc. must also report total credit card transactions to their business customers who use their services to process online sales. Compliance may prove to be a major adjustment for these entities. PayPal, a subsidiary of eBay, Inc., generated more than $31 billion in total net payments in 2009, according to eBay’s annual report for that year.
Not every merchant will receive a form 1099-K from third party networks; only those who generated a minimum of 200 transactions and $20,000 or more in
sales. Casual sellers should keep in mind that even though they may not receive a 1099-K, their sales income is subject to income tax and must be reported on their tax return. Knowing whether your online “garage sale” qualifies as a business in the eyes of the IRS can be tricky, so check with a tax professional to determine if your casual sales may qualify as a business.
The 1099-K filing requirement is just one method being looked at by Congress to close the tax gap — that is, the gap between the tax revenues that the government should be collecting and the actual collections. Another IRS form 1099 that some merchants may receive is the form 1099-MISC which is used to report payments made to independent contractors when total payments for the year are at least $600. In addition to income taxes, independent contractors must also pay their own Social Security and Medicare taxes.
--submitted by Anita JeanFinancial Fitness
www.financialfitnesstx.com
Thank You - Your Support Helps Us Excel!
Aubrey Chamber Of Commerce SponsorsGOLD
Atmos EnergyFirst Choice PowerFirst Security BankFirst Texoma National BankPoint BankTexas Health Presbyterian Hospital DentonTexas New Mexico Power Co.Woodlands Eyecare
SILVERAubrey Brick and Claystone Co. Aubrey ChiropracticAubrey PharmacyDATCUDenton LifestylesECAP LendingGood LIfe Concepts
Lone Star Ag CreditMetroplex Surveying, Inc.Palette Financial GroupRaphael’s Restaurante MexicanoRustic Furniture DepotSnyder Custom HomesSpeed of Light Broadband
Arrow Pest Control - $99.99 Complete Interior and Exterior Pest Treatment
Signs by Design - Get black & white copies for $0.05 each when you mention this hot deal!
Check our website for more details:http://chamber.aubreycoc.org/hotdeals/
This Month’s
Make Your Presence Known...Advertise with Us!
You can advertise your business to your fellow Chamber members by sending in your business card to be placed in the newsletter for $40.00 a Quarter.
Want to make more of a splash? We can also include your full-page ad, flyer, or announcement in the newsletter for $50.00 per issue.
For information, contact the Chamber Office at 940-365-9781 or send us an e-mail at [email protected].
Phone: (214) [email protected]
David E. Painter
Insurance . Financial . Retirementwww.palettefinancial.com
909 Garnet CoveOak Point, TX 75068
Financial Consultant, Securities and Advisory Services offered through Ameritas Investment Corp. (AIC). Member FINRA/SIPC. AIC and Palette Financial
Group are not affiliated. Securities email: [email protected].
Name: Doug Boydston
Business: Doug Boydston for Constable Precinct 5
Birth Date, City and State: 12/18/62, Denton, Texas
Family: Wife, Susan; 2 boys, Josh and Jeremy
Community Activities: President, Denton Shop With a Cop; Denton Police Association
The one thing I enjoy most about my work is: Helping People
My business philosophy is: Building a partnership with the communities, schools, and reaching out to the youth
My Dream Job: Constable
The 4 guests at my fantasy dinner party would be: John Wayne, Roger Staubach, Michael Young, my Dad
My hobbies are: Camping and golfing
When I retire I plan to: Travel and camp
I wish I knew how to: Build houses
My guilty pleasure is: Chips
I’m happiest when: Camping
If I won the lottery, here is what I’d do: Travel
I feel the Aubrey Chamber of Commerce is important because: Networking
MEMBER PROFILEHelping Your Fellow Members Get to Know You
&
Wesley H. Moore
900 N. Pottershop, Suite 100Cross Roads, Texas 76227Metro: (940) 440-9704 (800) 447-8766Fax: (940) 440-9700
Securities offered through WFG Investments, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC
Five Reasons to be a Member of the Aubrey 380 Area Chamber of Commerce
1. You can make business contacts. By staying involved in the Chamber, you can meet new people and network with other area businesses.
2. You can find your voice. Aubrey 380 Area hamber of Commerce provides a voice for its members in local and state government by providing you with opportunities to meet your area representatives.
3. You receive referrals from the Chamber office. Every month people call or walk into the Chamber office and rrequest information for area products and services; the Chamber sends them directly to our active members.
4. Your involvement is encouraged. You get what you give! Our members are the reason we are successful. We are always working to improve the quality of our area business environment.
5. The Chamber encourages local residents to buy locally. We make every effort to keep local money within the Aubrey 380 Corridor so that our dollars will continue to work for our community. (with Thanks to Jodie Linton-Prickett)
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JODIE LINTON-PRICKETT Publisher972.658.2033 | [email protected]
Steve & Krys Murray101 Elm St.
Aubrey, TX 76227(940) 202-4940
www.edwardjones.com Member CIPF
HAVE 401(k) QUESTIONS? LET'S TALK.
Adam Friday, AAMS®Financial Advisor.
5315 S Hwy 377Aubrey, TX 76227940-365-0030
MEMBERS WANTEDEstablished Chamber seeks forward-thinking individuals to join our team of dedicated, active professionals. You need us to help promote and grow your business. We need you to further develop a vital, thriving business machine in the Aubrey 380 Area. Experience a plus, but not required. All welcome. Will train.
AttentionNew Businesses!If your business is new, relocated,
newly recognized, or you just want to attract attention to your business, you can host a ribbon cutting! We will provide the advertising and the people, and you provide the location. We will also provide you with a plaque and recognize you at the next luncheon and on the website.
Contact the Chamber office at 940-365-9781 or send us an e-mail at [email protected] to schedule your ribbon cutting... and celebrate your business!
LITTLE ELM DENTAL CAREWe Ensure Quality and Comfort
Dr. James Grogan, DDS
972-292-3820800 W Eldorado Pkwy
Ste. 124Little Elm, TX 76058
RUSTIC FURNITURE DEPOT
11901 US Hwy 380Cross Roads, TX 76227
(Between Denton & McKinney on Hwy 380)
940-440-0455 or Metro 972-292-1344
