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Membership Directory 2013 Community Guide 2013 THE guideLufkin/Angelina County the 1615 S. Chestnut • Lufkin, TX 75901 Chamber 936.634.6644 • Lufkin Angelina County www.LufkinTexas.org Follow Me On Twitter Subscribe to BBrosConnects and experience the benefits! • Exclusive Coupons • Exclusive Contests • Online Weekly Ad • Special Offers www.LufkinTexas.org 1 When your heart’s on the line, Expertise. choose nationally accredited care. The moment you feel chest pain or shortness of breath that could be a heart attack, go to Woodland Heights Medical Center. We are Lufkin’s only hospital to be accredited by the Society of Chest Pain Centers, the national chest pain center accreditation agency. That’s important because accredited chest pain centers have demonstrated expertise in the timely diagnosis and treatment of cardiac emergencies.* So in an emergency, call 911 and know where to go. Choose a nationally accredited Chest Pain Center. Choose Woodland Heights. Take our online heart risk assessment to learn your risk of heart attack and how you can reduce it. Visit WoodlandHeights.net/heart. *According to the Society of Chest Pain Centers, www.scpcp.org. Woodland Heights Medical Center is directly or indirectly owned by a partnership that proudly includes physician owners, including certain members of the hospital’s medical staff. 62332_WHMC_EKG_8_5x11c.indd 1 6/20/12 11:21 AM 2013 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Table of Contents Welcome the from the Chairman Chamber Lufkin • Angelina County On behalf of the Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce, it is my privilege to welcome 1615 S. Chestnut • Lufkin, TX 75901 you to the retail, shopping, 936.634.6644 manufacturing, healthcare, and fine arts hub of Deep East Texas! Welcome from the Chairman 3 Since 1919, the Chamber has About the Chamber 4 served as the catalyst for growth Chamber Board Leadership 6 and positive change in our region. Fueled by its mission to continually improve Chamber Staff 7 economic prosperity, the business environment and Business and Industry 8 the quality of life in Angelina County, the Chamber has led in developing and fostering growth in the number Facts and Figures 12 and size of industries and businesses, educational Transportation 14 institutions, and fine arts organizations. Media 15 Unemployment is below state and national average Newcomer Information – Businesses 16 and sales tax receipts are up. In addition, the spirit of philanthropy is as strong as ever, built upon the Newcomer Information – Families and Individuals 19 many foundations and generous individuals that call Municipalities 22 Angelina County home. You won’t find a more giving community anywhere! Healthcare 27 Education 34 YOUR participation is key to our ongoing success! Whether you are looking to retire, relax, or raise a Fun Things to do 38 family, Lufkin and Angelina County can fit your needs, Non-profit and Civic Organizations42 and The Chamber is your “go to” organization to get things done. Join us as we continue to foster the Sports and Recreation 44 business and quality of life initiatives that make Lufkin Entertainment and Shopping 50 and Angelina County a great place to live and call home! Great Places to Eat 52 Great Places to Shop 53 Sincerely, Leadership Lufkin 54 Sidney C. Roberts, MD Leadership Tomorrow 56 2013 Board Chairman Advertiser’s Index 57 DISTRIBUTION Copies of The Guide may be obtained from the Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce, 1615 S. Chestnut, Lufkin, TX 75901 or via U.S Mail by requesting your copy. The Guide is published annually by Lufkin Printing Company with offices at 1030 N. First St. Lufkin, TX 75901, (936) 634-3337 for the Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce. Listed content descriptions for members of the Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce were provided and approved by each active Chamber member. While we have made every attempt at accuracy, the publisher and the Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce assume no responsibility for errors or omissions. Please contact us about corrections for future editions. All rights reserved. Copyright ©2013. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Publisher is not responsible for printing logos and trademarks instructed for use by advertisers. For more information, contact Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce (936) 634-6644. www.LufkinTexas.org 3 guide THE 2013 / Lufkin/Angelina County About the Chamber Founded in 1919, the Lufkin/Angelina Chamber created the Community Chest, which County Chamber of Commerce exists in is now the United Way. Angelina Beautiful/ Angelina County to improve the business Clean was started at the Chamber and is now climate in Lufkin and Angelina County. The its own organization. The Chamber started Chamber currently has more than 900 businesses the Leadership Tomorrow and Leadership and represents 1400-plus business professionals Lufkin programs that are designed to generate in the area. leaders in Angelina County. Most recently representatives of the Chamber of Commerce Growing businesses and building our created an Education Summit that is working to community are the top priorities of the Lufkin/ connect business leaders with educators in order Angelina County Chamber of Commerce. The to increase the quality of education in the area Chamber and its representatives strive to serve and the list goes on. the membership through the stimulation of economic growth and trade, the education of the The Chamber offers volunteers numerous public in the role and purpose of business, the avenues to contribute to the community. With support of activities which enhance the area’s various Chamber committees, Networking quality of life and by serving as a catalyst for meetings and affiliated organizations, the positive change in the community. Chamber offers a plethora of opportunity for you to get connected in Angelina County. The Chamber is the birthplace of ideas for many of the area’s great accomplishments. Joining the Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber Community leaders working through the of Commerce gets you immediate access to other 4 www.LufkinTexas.org guide THE 2013 / Lufkin/Angelina County business decision makers in Angelina County. request information about Angelina County. NETWORKING THROUGH THE CHAMBER Chamber Member Logos - A high quality Power Networking Breakfasts membership logo is available so you can First Friday Luncheons display your membership proudly to your Women’s Networking Luncheons clients on your website and in printed Business After Five Mixers materials. Young Professionals Networking Mixers Focus Groups Weekly e-newsletter – The Chamber distributes Leads Groups weekly e-newsletters that include the latest Diplomats Club news and upcoming Chamber events. Ribbon Cutting Celebrations Online Community Calendar – The Chamber Red Carpet Salutes maintains an interactive calendar of local events on our website www.LufkinTexas.org/ COMMITTEES & TASKFORCES calendar. Organizations are invited to enter Business Resource Council their events on the Joint Legislative calendar. Committee Neches River Professional Education Rendezvous and Development Committee Opportunities – The Technology Chamber presents Taskforce monthly seminars Women’s and workshops Networking on relevant topics Committee such as current Salute To Healthcare trends, new laws Committee and regulations Texas State Forest affecting business. Festival Committee New member orientation – New BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP members are invited to make new business In addition to the other benefits of Chamber contacts and meet the Chamber team as they membership, Chamber members are also learn more about the benefits of membership entitled to these additional benefits: and the opportunities for involvement. A one-on-one orientation is held once you join, Visibility for your business – All Chamber receptions are held bi-annually. members receive two complimentary listings in the Chamber Guide. Listings are presented in Meeting rooms available – The Chamber both alphabetical and business category formats. facility can be used by members for events, This full-color publication is distributed free of workshops, luncheons, etc. There is a small charge to all Chamber members and to all who fee and advance reservations are required. Mission Statement: The MISSION of the Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce is to continuously improve the economic prosperity, the business environment and the quality of life in Angelina County. www.LufkinTexas.org 5 guide THE 2013 / Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber Board Leadership 2013 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2013 ELECTED BOARD MEMBERS Dr. Sid Roberts Casey Robertson Jerry Johnson Stephen King John Streety Board Chairman Board Chairman- Brookshire Brothers Consolidated Lufkin Industries Angelina Radiation Elect Communications Oncology Associates Woodland Heights Medical Center Brian Cyr Les Leach Mark Dunn Commercial Bank Memorial Health Dunn Construction of Texas System of East Texas Max Alvis Jason Sobel Immediate Past Secretary Chairman Regions Bank Merrill Lynch Jaime Hensley Kevin Langston Roy Knight American Real Langston Construction Lufkin ISD Estate Codie Jenkins Aimee Slusher Treasurer Vice Chairman First Bank & Trust Zeleskey Law Firm East Texas Jason Crager Lynne Haney Sally Muhlbach Lockheed Martin Lufkin Coca-Cola Audiological Bottling Co Services Jay Jackson Ben Bartlett Stephen Raley Vice Chairman Vice Chairman Vice Chairman State Farm Insurance Bartlett, Baggett & Temple-Inland Victor Patel Martha Quintanilla G. 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